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A second volume of sermons preached by the late reverend and learned Thomas Manton…
A second volume of sermons preached by the late reverend and learned Thomas Manton in two parts : the first containing XXVII sermons on the twenty fifth chapter of St. Matthew, XLV on the seventeenth chapter of St. John, and XXIV on the sixth chapter of the Epistle of the Romans : Part II, containing XLV sermons on the eighth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans, and XL on the fifth chapter of the second Epistle to the Corinthians : with alphabetical tables to each chapter, of the principal matters therein contained.
London: printed by J. Astwood for Jonathan Robinson, 1684
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.
[2.] Faith working by Love; that is the great principle of Gospel-obedience. True Grace doth not lye hid in the Soul in lazy habits, but sets the Soul awork for God, upon the apprehension of his Love in Christ; this constraineth us entirely to give up our selves to God, 2 Cor. 5.14. Minding his Interest, studying his Will, seeking to please him in all things. A man is not to be judged by present pangs, but by the constant bent and bias of his Soul; 'tis set Godward, to please him, and enjoy him, notwithstanding the back bias of Corruption.
[2.] Faith working by Love; that is the great principle of Gospel-obedience. True Grace doth not lye hid in the Soul in lazy habits, but sets the Soul awork for God, upon the apprehension of his Love in Christ; this constraineth us intirely to give up our selves to God, 2 Cor. 5.14. Minding his Interest, studying his Will, seeking to please him in all things. A man is not to be judged by present pangs, but by the constant bent and bias of his Soul; 'tis set Godward, to please him, and enjoy him, notwithstanding the back bias of Corruption.
Secondly, We now come to the Effects: The Effects are Two.
1. A constant fitness, readiness and propension, to do and suffer what God calleth us unto; or an habitual Inclination of Heart towards that which is good. 2. An habitual Aversation to that which is evil.
1. A constant fitness, readiness and propension, to doe and suffer what God calleth us unto; or an habitual Inclination of Heart towards that which is good. 2. An habitual Aversation to that which is evil.