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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.
Thirdly, 'Tis spoken of with respect to its Present State in this World. The Relation is begun, but 'tis not publicly Solemnized. 2 Cor. 11.2. I have Espoused you to one Husband, that I may present you as a chaste Virgin to Christ: The Church is Sponsa, ⟨p. 59⟩not Uxo• : here by the offers of the Gospel, we are Espoused, and by Faith engaged to him: 'Tis called a betrothing to him, Hosea 2.19, 20. I will betroth thee to me for ever: Yea, I will betroth thee to me in Righteousness, and in Judgment, and in Loving-kindness, and Mercy: I will betroth thee to me in Faithfulness: The word is not taken generally for Marriage, but strictly, and hath a special Emphasis in that place; and so noteth either the goodness of God, he would not receive Israel as an unchaste Prostitute, that had broken Covenant with him, but as a Virgin, as if never any breach of Contract before; or rather noteth the present state of the Church, she is betrothed to Christ, but the Marriage is not consummate. The day of Espousals and public Solemnities are deferred till the Resurrection, when Christ will come as a Bridegroom, to conduct his Spouse into his Fathers House, for ever to remain with him.
Thirdly, 'Tis spoken of with respect to its Present State in this World. The Relation is begun, but 'tis not publickly Solemnized. 2 Cor. 11.2. I have Espoused you to one Husband, that I may present you as a chast Virgin to Christ: The Church is Sponsa, ⟨p. 59⟩not Vxo• : here by the offers of the Gospel, we are Espoused, and by Faith engaged to him: 'Tis called a betrothing to him, Hosea 2.19, 20. I will betroth thee to me for ever: Yea, I will betroth thee to me in Righteousness, and in Judgment, and in Loving-kindness, and Mercy: I will betroth thee to me in Faithfulness: The word is not taken generally for Marriage, but strictly, and hath a special Emphasis in that place; and so noteth either the goodness of God, he would not receive Israel as an unchast Prostitute, that had broken Covenant with him, but as a Virgin, as if never any breach of Contract before; or rather noteth the present state of the Church, she is betrothed to Christ, but the Marriage is not consummate. The day of Espousals and publick Solemnities are deferred till the Resurrection, when Christ will come as a Bridegroom, to conduct his Spouse into his Fathers House, for ever to remain with him.