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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, 'Twas fit he should Enter upon his Kingdom, before his Members participate so largely of his Fullness: John 7.38. Before his Incarnation Grace was given upon trust, therefore more sparingly; afterwards coming in the flesh, the Disciples were dull in comparison of what they were when the price was paid: He was entered into possession of his Dignity, had taken actual possession of his Kingdom; then he poureth out the Gifts and Graces of the Spirit, that the Glorious Estate of his Church and Subjects, might not go before, but come after the Glorious Estate of their King and Head.
Secondly, 'Twas fit he should Enter upon his Kingdom, before his Members participate so largely of his Fulness: John 7.38. Before his Incarnation Grace was given upon trust, therefore more sparingly; afterwards coming in the flesh, the Disciples were dull in comparison of what they were when the price was paid: He was entered into possession of his Dignity, had taken actual possession of his Kingdom; then he powreth out the Gifts and Graces of the Spirit, that the Glorious Estate of his Church and Subjects, might not go before, but come after the Glorious Estate of their King and Head.
Thirdly, To show that in his Exaltation, he is still mindful of his Servants. As soon as warm in the Mediatorial Throne, he sendeth down Gifts and Graces. Act. 2.33. Being at the right hand of the Father exalted, he hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear. Presently he beginneth to show for what reason he is gone to Heaven, powerfully to apply the work of Redemption.
Thirdly, To shew that in his Exaltation, he is still mindful of his Servants. As soon as warm in the Mediatorial Throne, he sendeth down Gifts and Graces. Act. 2.33. Being at the right hand of the Father exalted, he hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear. Presently he beginneth to shew for what reason he is gone to Heaven, powerfully to apply the work of Redemption.