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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
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(2.) God is not very forward to cast you off, when he hath a just cause to do it. Your constant experience evidenceth this; If he here had done so, what had become of you long ago? For you have given him abundant occasion, you have wearied him with your Sins, abused his Mercies; and yet he hath not cast you off: He hath not utterly forsaken you, when you have turned the back upon him, and have been ready to forsake him, but hath kept you from Dangers, and in Dangers; yea, called you to his Grace, confirmed you hitherto, why should you doubt of his Grace for the future? 2 Cor. 1.10. Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us, 2 Tim. 4.17, 18. Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the Mouth of the Lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil Work, and will preserve me unto his Heavenly Kingdom: To whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(3.) He hath made Promises of Sustentation, and ••eservation: Psal. 73.23. Nevertheless, I am continually with thee, thou hast holden me by my right hand. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for God upholdeth him with his Hand. If God hath promised to preserve that Grace which he hath once given, should not we pray •or the continuance of it with the •ore encouragement?
(3.) He hath made Promises of Sustentation, and ••eservation: Psal. 73.23