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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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Thirdly, 'Tis possible men may go down with a careless Profession, and a blind Confidence to the Grave, but in Gods Judgment it will not hold out: For the day of Revelation and Manifestation is hereafter, and every one is not in a safe Condition that dyeth in Peace, or without actual horror and trouble. Usually indeed, 1 Cor. 15.56. The Sting of Death is sin: But 'tis possible Hypocrites may dye with stupid and benumbed Consciences, and therefore Christ maketh their vain Conceits to be blown away in the day of accounts, Matth. 7.22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord! That is, 'till the day of Doom may think their Plea sufficient.
Thirdly, 'Tis possible men may go down with a careless Profession, and a blind Confidence to the Grave, but in Gods Judgment it will not hold out: For the day of Revelation and Manifestation is hereafter, and every one is not in a safe Condition that dyeth in Peace, or without actual horrour and trouble. Usually indeed, 1 Cor. 15.56. The Sting of Death is sin: But 'tis possible Hypocrites may dye with stupid and benummed Consciences, and therefore Christ maketh their vain Conceits to be blown away in the day of accounts, Matth. 7.22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord! That is, 'till the day of Doom may think their Plea sufficient.
Reasons why this Profession is apt to fail; for there is a distinct consideration of these things.