A51846:733
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, Others are Pusillanimous and Diffident, because they do not arrive at the Eminency and Perfection of the highest. David had other Worthies besides the first three. There were two faithful Servants, one brought five Talents, the other two. Now the middle is of those that can see in themselves more Zeal than Formality, more Grace than Corruption; that for the main, have made it their business to Honour God, though conscious to many Weaknesses and Defects, yet throughout Grace gets the upper hand; according to the degrees of Grace, received they are faithful with God.
Secondly, Others are Pusillanimous and Diffident, because they do not arrive at the Eminency and Perfection of the highest. David had other Worthies besides the first three. There were two faithfull Servants, one brought five Talents, the other two. Now the middle is of those that can see in themselves more Zeal than Formality, more Grace than Corruption; that for the main, have made it their business to Honour God, though conscious to many Weaknesses and Defects, yet throughout Grace gets the upper hand; according to the degrees of Grace, received they are faithful with God.
(2.) The Masters Approbation; Well done thou good and faithful Servant. The Faithful Servants are well accepted by Christ. First, He entertaineth them with Praise, Verse 21.23. Secondly, With Preferment and Advancement, Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many. Thirdly, With Joy, Enter into the Joy of thy Lord.
Doct. That at Christs appearing, faithful Servants shall not only be commended, but gloriously Rewarded.