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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.
First, Of Sloth and Idleness in their particular Calling. This was one of Sodom's Sins: Ezek. 16.49. Pride, and fullness of Bread, and abundance of Idleness. This is Sensuality, as well other Sins, that are more noted in the World; as being an Indulgence to the Flesh, as well as other things; which are commonly decried, because they betray us to more Shame in the World.
First, Of Sloath and Idleness in their particular Calling. This was one of Sodom's Sins: Ezek. 16.49. Pride, and fulness of Bread, and abundance of Idleness. This is Sensuality, as well other Sins, that are more noted in the World; as being an Indulgence to the Flesh, as well as other things; which are commonly decryed, because they betray us to more Shame in the World.
1. Every Creature is God's Servant, and hath his Work to do, wherein to glorify God; some in one Calling, some in another; Neither Rich nor Poor are exempted; for a lawful Calling is not a matter of Necessity, but Duty, enforced by a Commandment. What our Callings should be, is determined by Providence, giving Gifts, and Education, and obtruding us upon such a course of Life: But 'tis a mistake to think, that bare Necessity maketh a Calling; no, 'tis Obedience: And if we be without such Necessity, we may live idly, without any Calling: No; every Man and Woman hath their Labour and Service; for God made no Man or Woman in vain. Would the Wise and Almighty God make so noble a thing, as a Rational Humane Creature, only to eat, and drink, and sleep, and rise and dress themselves, that they may show themselves to Company, and impertinently chat away their ⟨p. 124⟩Hours, and precious Time? No; he hath ordained them for some Service, which at length they are to give an Account of; as the Mediator did of his Work: Joh. 17.4