A51839:764
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
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3. By the act or grace of Hope it self, this may be called Good; either in it self, or with respect to the Degree.
(1.) In it self: It is good that a Man should ⟨p. 407⟩both hope, and quietly wait for the Salvation of the Lord, Lam. 3.26. Bonum is either Honestum, Jucundum, or Utile, it is good in all regards: It is our duty to rest assured in God's Promise. It is pleasant to anticipate, and forecast a Blessing to come. Surely, it is delightful to live in the fore-sight of endless Glory: It is profitable to support our Hearts under present Difficulties and Troubles, and the uncertainties of the present Life.
(1.) In it self: It is good that a Man should ⟨p. 407⟩both hope, and quietly wait for the Salvation of the Lord, Lam. 3.26. Bonum is either Honestum, Iucundum, or Vtile, it is good in all regards: It is our duty to rest assured in God's Promise. It is pleasant to anticipate, and forecast a Blessing to come. Surely, it is delightful to live in the fore-sight of endless Glory: It is profitable to support our Hearts under present Difficulties and Troubles, and the uncertainties of the present Life.
(2.) In respect of the Degree and Measure of it; that is good Hope, which is most able to do its Office, when it is lively Hope.