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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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2. That all may know, that all Fullness is only in Himself, Col. 1.19. The greatest degree of Gifts and Graces that God bestoweth upon any, is far below that fullness that is in Christ; they have a measure, but Christ without measure, John 3.34. He giveth to none so much, but there is always something wanting; and they that have received most, are capable of receiving more.
2. That all may know, that all Fulness is only in Himself, Col. 1.19. The greatest degree of Gifts and Graces that God bestoweth upon any, is far below that fulness that is in Christ; they have a measure, but Christ without measure, John 3.34. He giveth to none so much, but there is always something wanting; and they that have received most, are capable of receiving more.
3. God will have this Difference for the Beauty and Order of the whole: Variety is more grateful. Hills and Valleys make the World Beautiful; so do distinct Orders, Ranks and Degrees of men; all Eye, or all Belly, is monstrous: difference with Proportion, maketh Beauty: therefore one excelleth another, and several gifts and ranks there are for the service of the whole.
4. That every one in the Sight of his own Wants may be kept Humble. When we are singular for any Excellency, we are apt to grow proud, and unsociable; the Eye is apt to say to the Hand or Foot, I have no need of thee,