A12184:219
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the…
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulness. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philip. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Gray's-Inn.An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulnesse. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philipp. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne.
London: printed by T. Cotes and John Dawson for Peter Cole, 1639
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In the second place,1 This ought to put us in mind to put apart times, to meditate of the excellency of this knowledge: and to this end, we are to empty our selves of whatsoever fills us. Especially, we are to empty us of sin, and of care for the world, and the vanities thereof, and the knowledge of them: because both it, and they shall all perish; make no excuses of venturing displeasure, or suffering discommodity: true love pretends no delays, nor will endure them. Behold Lord, half of my goods I do give to the poor, and I do restore to every man his own, said Zacheus.
In the second place,1 This ought to put us in minde to put apart times, to meditate of the excellencie of this knowledge: and to this end, we are to emptie our selves of whatsoever fills us. Especially, we are to emptie us of sinne, and of care for the world, and the vanities thereof, and the knowledge of them: because both it, and they shall all perish; make no excuses of venturing displeasure, or suffering discommodity: true love pretends no delayes, nor will indure them. Behold Lord, halfe of my goods I doe give to the poore, and I doe restore to every man his owne, said Zacheus.
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In the next place,1 We must call upon God to open our eyes: that we may see and know his nature, his offices, his benefits, and our duties, to know more distinctly, effectually, and setledly, to see the wonders of his law: that we may be even ravished, when we behold his fullness. We
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