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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.
5. This holiness must be in all the parts of our Conversation: In all holy conversation. In our outward carriage, and secret practice; common affairs, and religious duties; In the duties of Gods immediate Worship, and the duties of Relations, towards Superiors, Inferiors, and Equals, 1 Pet. 1.5. in every creek and turning of our lives; there is no part of a Christian conversation, but should savour of Holiness and Godliness: His common and civil actions, in adversity, prosperity, at home and abroad. So Tit. 2.12, 13. The grace of God which bringeth Salvation, hath appeared to all men; teaching us, that denying all ungodliness, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world. Soberly, as to our selves: Righteously, as to our Neighbour: Godly, as to God. To rest in a partial practice of holiness, will not become the expectation of Christs coming, who will examine us upon every point of duty.
6. Godliness is added to Holiness, to increase the sense and signification. There is some formal difference between these two. Holiness signifieth the purity of our actions; and Godliness the respect they have to God; that He be eyed and aimed at in all that we do: That all things should be done in and to the Lord, or for his glory. This should be the supreme end of all our ways and actions. If we consider Grace as it provideth for the rectitude of our actions, positively it is called Holiness. If relatively, with respect to our dedication to God, 'tis called Godliness: Well then, we should be such manner of persons, not only in all holy conversation, but Godliness. We should stir up our selves to do more for God in the World, and love him, and fear him, and honour him in all that we do.
6. Godliness is added to Holiness, to increase the sense and signification. There is some formal difference between these two. Holiness signifieth the purity of our actions; and Godliness the respect they have to God; that He be eyed and aimed at in all that we do: That all things should be done in and to the Lord, or for his glory. This should be the supream end of all our wayes and actions. If we consider Grace as it provideth for the rectitude of our actions, positively it is called Holiness. If relatively, with respect to our dedication to God, 'tis called Godliness: Well then, we should be such manner of persons, not only in all holy conversation, but Godliness. We should stir up our selves to do more for God in the World, and love him, and fear him, and honour him in all that we do.