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XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing…
XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostasy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...XVIII sermons on the second chapter of the 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians containing the description, rise, growth, and fall of Antichrist : with divers cautions and arguments to establish Christians against the apostacy of the Church of Rome : very necessary for these times / by that late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...
London: printed by J.D. for J. Robinson, 1679
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
To reprove those, that are so impatient of giving a little attendance to such Doctrines for a while, and think at least matter more profitable should be insisted on; they are persuaded enough already. It is well if it be so; but those that stand, should take heed lest they fall; and presumptuous confidence soonest giveth out, and forsaketh Christ. I would but propound this Argument to them, If it were profitable for them that were to go out of the body long before Antichrist was revealed, to be taught these things again and again, and they be charged to keep these things in remembrance; certainly it is more profitable for others, that live at the time when these things are in being, and the temptation is at the next door, ready to break in upon them; surely it is profitable to discover Antichrist, to reduce those that are gone astray, much more to prevent a revolt, that we may not return to this bondage after a deliverance from it.
To reprove those, that are so impatient of giving a little attendance to such Doctrines for a while, and think at least matter more profitable should be insisted on; they are perswaded enough already. It is well if it be so; but those that stand, should take heed lest they fall; and presumptuous confidence soonest giveth out, and forsaketh Christ. I would but propound this Argument to them, If it were profitable for them that were to go out of the body long before Antichrist was revealed, to be taught these things again and again, and they be charged to keep these things in remembrance; certainly it is more profitable for others, that live at the time when these things are in being, and the temptation is at the next door, ready to break in upon them; surely it is profitable to discover Antichrist, to reduce those that are gone astray, much more to prevent a revolt, that we may not return to this bondage after a deliverance from it.
Secondly, I come to consider the time of his Appearing, and there to observe three things.