A51846:831
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.
First, By Faith we are not to understand, Confidence and reliance upon Gods Promises, a probable humane Faith and Hope will not be sufficient, but a firm adherence to Gods Word; whatever falleth out we are sure to have enough in the Promise: We must have Faith, because the things Promised are invisible, rare and excellent, far above the power of the Creature to give: The Promise is a firm and immutable foundation of our Hope, we should rejoice in it, as much as if the thing Promised were in hand; In God I will rejoice, in the Lord I will praise his Word; or praise his Word 'till the thing Promised cometh to be enjoyed; Faith, 'tis the substance of things hoped for.
First, By Faith we are not to understand, Confidence and relyance upon Gods Promises, a probable humane Faith and Hope will not be sufficient, but a firm adherence to Gods Word; whatever falleth out we are sure to have enough in the Promise: We must have Faith, because the things Promised are invisible, rare and excellent, far above the power of the Creature to give: The Promise is a firm and immutable foundation of our Hope, we should rejoyce in it, as much as if the thing Promised were in hand; In God I will rejoyce, in the Lord I will praise his Word; or praise his Word 'till the thing Promised cometh to be enjoyed; Faith, 'tis the substance of things hoped for.
Secondly, For Patience, Heb. 10.36. For ye have need of Patience, that after the have done the will of God, ye might receive the Promise: And we must have Patience, because the things hoped for are to come, and at a great distance, Rom. 8.25. But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it: Besides, we shall meet with many Difficulties, Oppositions and Trials, all which must be overcome; many things must be done, many things must be suffered, and we must make our way through the midst of dreadful Enemies, before we can attain our End. Further, our Desires are vehement, and we long for enjoyment, which is yet to come, therefore we must be patient, that we may quietly wait Gods leisure,