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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.
Secondly, In the Parable, this man, the Owner, is represented as travelling into a far Country, and undertakes there to receive a Kingdom, and disposing of all his Interests till his return. This noteth Christs Ascension into Heaven; and the Point will be,
Secondly, In the Parable, this man, the Owner, is represented as travelling into a far Countrey, and undertakes there to receive a Kingdom, and disposing of all his Interests till his return. This noteth Christs Ascension into Heaven; and the Point will be,
Doct. II. That Christ at his departure appointed every man his Work; and at his Ascension gave Gifts unto men, to be employed for his Glory till he come again.
There are two Things offered in the Parable, and in the Point.
1. His Appointing every man his Work; as the man disposed of all his matters till his return. Christ hath given order how every man according to his Ability and Calling should employ himself till he come again. We read,