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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
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2. In this Improvement there is an Appeal to Conscience; for here is a question put to our own Hearts, let Reason and Conscience speak: After the serious consideration of the glory and terror of Christs second coming, what holiness and preparation is necessary on our part? Surely the holiest upon Earth, if they would put this question to their own hearts, they would not be satisfied with that holiness which they had, but would seek after more; their desires would be strengthened, their endeavours quickened, their diligence doubled: 'Tis for want of self-communing that we are so dull and sluggish: If men did oftener ask of themselves, Reason would tell them, that no slight thing will serve the turn. But Truths are not improved, First, For want of a sound Belief: Secondly, For want of a serious Consideration. Therefore, in Scripture when any notable Truth is propounded and improved, there are these Appeals to Conscience; Heb. 2.3. How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? and Rom. 8.31. What shall we say to these things?
2. In this Improvement there is an Appeal to Conscience; for here is a question put to our own Hearts, let Reason and Conscience speak: After the serious consideration of the glory and terrour of Christs second coming, what holiness and preparation is necessary on our part? Surely the holiest upon Earth, if they would put this question to their own hearts, they would not be satisfied with that holiness which they had, but would seek after more; their desires would be strengthned, their endeavours quickened, their diligence doubled: 'Tis for want of self-communing that we are so dull and sluggish: If men did oftner ask of themselves, Reason would tell them, that no slight thing will serve the turn. But Truths are not improved, First, For want of a sound Belief: Secondly, For want of a serious Consideration. Therefore, in Scripture when any notable Truth is propounded and improved, there are these Appeals to Conscience; Heb. 2.3. How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? and Rom. 8.31. What shall we say to these things?