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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.
The wise Virgins slept not 'till their main work was in some measure over: and therefore a strange security and sleepiness is incident to us, and may befall not only the wicked, who scarce ever think of the world to come, being blinded with present things; but those that are good, have their drowsy fits, by which they remit of their Zeal, and grow more dead, and are not so diligent in seeking occasions to do good.
The wise Virgins slept not 'till their main work was in some measure over: and therefore a strange security and sleepiness is incident to us, and may befall not only the wicked, who scarce ever think of the world to come, being blinded with present things; but those that are good, have their drowsie fits, by which they remit of their Zeal, and grow more dead, and are not so diligent in seeking occasions to do good.
2. When we are in greatest danger, and matters most concerning us are in hand, and God calleth most for our Service, and so have most need to watch, then are we usually most secure; witness the Disciples upon Mount Olivet, after many warnings given them by Christ, Matth. 26.41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 'Till Christ telleth them, Sleep on now; that is, sleep if you can, it will not be long ere you are throughly awakened: so often are the Saints slumbering and sleeping, when most need to be awake; and misspend the time in sluggishness and carnal rest, which is granted them to prepare themselves for trial: So Jonah 1.5. when a Storm arises for his sake, though the Winds blow, and the Sea roar, and the Mariners at their wits end, yet Jonah was fast asleep. Those most guilty, and those whom the correction pointed at, are most secure under it. And Sampson is asleep when the Philistines are ready to come upon him. Now, if ever, should men be awake. Now we are awakened by Gods providence, and the estate of the Christian World round about us; now we should exercise all the grace and skill we can.