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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.
[1.] That we be justified, and reconciled to God through Christ; that we daily renew friendship by the exercise of a godly sorrow for sin, and a lively faith in Christ. 1 John 5.1. Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And 1 John 2.1. Little Children, these things I write unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous. Others are not accepted with God.
[2.] That we be sanctified, or renewed by the Spirit, Tit. 3.5. and so fitted and framed by this general Holiness for the particular duties we are called to. A Bowl must be made round before it can run round: The Instrument must be framed, and strung, and put in tune, before it can make any melody: the Tree must first be made good, before we can expect any good fruit from it, Mat. 12.33. Actions are holy by their rule; a person is holy by his principle. Therefore till there be a principle of Grace wrought in our hearts, we are not such manner of persons as God will accept: Nor are we fitted to perform him any service, or to meet him at his coming.
4. When our Persons are in frame, we must look to the course of our Actions or walking: For the tree is known by its fruit, and a man by the course of his actions. We do but imagine we have holiness within, unless we manifest it in our outward conversation; and will strive to show our selves mindful and respectful of Gods