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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.
We are often pressed, to set our selves in such a state, and put our selves into such a frame, as will endure the glory of Christs presence; and to think of that time, and what we shall do, or how we shall be found when he appeareth. He only believeth aright in Christ, that will not be ashamed at his appearance. Luk. 21.36. That ye may stand before the Son of Man: And 1 Joh. 4.17. That we may have boldness at the day of Judgment. And 1 John 2.29. When he shall appear we may have confidence, and not be ashamed of him at his coming.
We are often pressed, to set our selves in such a state, and put our selves into such a frame, as will endure the glory of Christs presence; and to think of that time, and what we shall doe, or how we shall be found when he appeareth. He only believeth aright in Christ, that will not be ashamed at his appearance. Luk. 21.36. That ye may stand before the Son of Man: And 1 Joh. 4.17. That we may have boldness at the day of Judgment. And 1 John 2.29. When he shall appear we may have confidence, and not be ashamed of him at his coming.
3. A saving work of Grace, is an inward Principle of Life, and that in such a degree and measure, which the unsound, though the most glorious Professors of the Gospel, do not attain unto. Some sleight and insufficient touches upon their hearts, many Professors may attain unto; that yet never had this rooted Principle of Grace, which may properly be called Oil in the Vessel: It differeth in Radication and Efficacy, as I showed before. They are enlightened, but the day-star doth not arise in their hearts,