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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.
[2.] As to the frame of the Heart; that it be renewed, and Sanctified. Habitual Grace is Oil in the Vessel, that there may be a Spring or Fountain of Grace in the Heart, Joh. 7.38. but that I spake of before. The Graces of the Spirit are the Brides Jewels, and Ornaments are the things which the Bridegroom delights in, Isa. 61.10. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my Soul shall be joyful in my God. For he hath clothed me with the Garments of Salvation, he hath covered me with the Robes of his Righteousness,: As a Bridegroom decketh himself with Garments, and as a Bride adorneth herself with Jewels, &c. The more these things are in us, and abound in us, the more lovely in Christs eyes.
[2.] As to the frame of the Heart; that it be renewed, and Sanctified. Habitual Grace is Oyl in the Vessel, that there may be a Spring or Fountain of Grace in the Heart, Joh. 7.38. but that I spake of before. The Graces of the Spirit are the Brides Jewels, and Ornaments are the things which the Bridegroom delights in, Isa. 61.10. I will greatly rejoyce in the Lord, my Soul shall be joyful in my God. For he hath cloathed me with the Garments of Salvation, he hath covered me with the Robes of his Righteousness,: As a Bridegroom decketh himself with Garments, and as a Bride adorneth herself with Jewels, &c. The more these things are in us, and abound in us, the more lovely in Christs eyes.
[3.] Something as to the course of our Conversation. 'Tis not enough to have Oil in the Vessel, but the Lamp must be kept burning, our Graces in actual and continual exercise; and we must always make it our study to please the Lord. This is part of our Preparation: For men are judged according to their works; therefore what manner of persons ought we to be, in all holy conversation and Godliness?