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One Hundred and Ninety Sermons on Psalm 119
One hundred and ninety sermons on the hundred and nineteenth Psalm preached by the late reverend and learned Thomas Manton, D.D. ; with a perfect alphabetical table directing to the principal matters contained therein.
London: printed for T.P. &c, 1681
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.
The next Reason is, because of the suitable Execution that is to follow in this world, and in the next.
1. In this world: It is an easy matter to reconcile the Word and Providence together, for Providence is but a comment upon the Word; and you may even transcribe Gods dispensations from the threatenings and promises of the Law. The story of the people of the Jews might have been transcribed from the threatenings of the Law, so that the Comminations of the Law were but as a Calendar and Prognostication what kind of weather it would be with that people. So still the Apostle makes the observation, Heb. 2. 2. Every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward. Mark, it is notable to observe how God hath been punctual in executing the sentence of every command, the breach of it hath had a just recompense and reward, (as I might instance in all the Law of God.) Moses and Aaron, if they will not sanctify God according to the first Commandment, they shall be shut out of the land of Canaan. And if the people will have their false worship, how will God punctually accomplish it that he will ruin them and their posterity? So Rom. 1. 18. you have this general a little more specified, God hath not only taken notice of the first Table, but of the second: The wrath of God is revealed from heaven, not only against all ungodliness, but unrighteousness of men, &c. God from Heaven hath owned both Tables, and executed the sentence of the Law against sinners: Hos. 7. 12. I will chastise them as their congregation hath heard. If a man would observe Providence, he might find not only Justice in Gods Dispensations, but Truth. I rather note this, because Gods Children may smart in this life for breach of the Law. Though sentence of absolution takes place as to their persons and state, yet in this life they may smart sorely for the breach of the Law. In time of trial God will make the world know he is impartial, that none shall go free, but the sentence of the Word shall be executed,