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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.
6. The Omission of holy Duties, and the want of a constant serious Exercise, induces a secure careless temper of Spirit. Solomon telleth us, Prov. 19.15. Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle Soul shall suffer hunger. Labour dispelleth the vapours, and scattereth them; but sloth and idleness maketh way for sleep. 'Tis true in the Soul: The renewed part hath need of a great deal of spiritual Exercise to keep it awake; much Prayer, much hearing, much fasting. The Apostle saith, Rom. 12 11. Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. The way to be fervent in Duties, is to be frequent in them. Be much in action, and in the exercise of Grace, that you may be kept fresh and lively. Wells are the sweeter for draining; so is the Soul the more fresh and ready for every good work. In Gifts, we see, if they be not traded with, they rust and decay, and fail; so in Graces, to him that hath shall be given. He that uses his gifts well, shall find them increased. The right arm is bigger, and stronger, and fuller of spirits than the left, because more in use.
6. The Omission of holy Duties, and the want of a constant serious Exercise, induces a secure careless temper of Spirit. Solomon telleth us, Prov. 19.15. Sloathfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle Soul shall suffer hunger. Labour dispelleth the vapours, and scattereth them; but sloath and idleness maketh way for sleep. 'Tis true in the Soul: The renewed part hath need of a great deal of spiritual Exercise to keep it awake; much Prayer, much hearing, much fasting. The Apostle saith, Rom. 12 11. Not sloathful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. The way to be fervent in Duties, is to be frequent in them. Be much in action, and in the exercise of Grace, that you may be kept fresh and lively. Wells are the sweeter for draining; so is the Soul the more fresh and ready for every good work. In Gifts, we see, if they be not traded with, they rust and decay, and fail; so in Graces, to him that hath shall be given. He that uses his gifts well, shall find them encreased. The right arm is bigger, and stronger, and fuller of spirits than the left, because more in use.