A51846:902
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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3. The next Consideration is, That this Increase is given in by Degrees: We have not all at first, nor all at once; but as our Capacities are enlarged, so is God's Hand. Psal. 81.10. Open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill it. The more we improve the Grace received, the more are we strengthened of God's Service; and our Desires and Expectations, which are as the Mouth of the Soul, are more raised. It is Exercise maketh us see the necessity and worth of Grace; and so desire more as necessary to bear our Burdens, perform our Duties, and resist Temptations: And the more Grace we have, and the more we are acquainted with God, the more Hopes have we towards him. By Hope and Desire the Soul is more widened, and fitted to receive: As Moses, Tell me thy Name; and then, Show me thy Glory. None see the want of Learning so much, as they that have most of it: So for Grace, the Desire and Sense of Want increaseth with Enjoyment; so doth God's Bounty to us. The Desires and Endeavours of Believers after Grace, are not easily satisfied.
3. The next Consideration is, That this Increase is given in by Degrees: We have not all at first, nor all at once; but as our Capacities are enlarged, so is God's Hand. Psal. 81.10. Open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill it. The more we improve the Grace received, the more are we strengthned of God's Service; and our Desires and Expectations, which are as the Mouth of the Soul, are more raised. It is Exercise maketh us see the necessity and worth of Grace; and so desire more as necessary to bear our Burdens, perform our Duties, and resist Temptations: And the more Grace we have, and the more we are acquainted with God, the more Hopes have we towards him. By Hope and Desire the Soul is more widened, and fitted to receive: As Moses, Tell me thy Name; and then, Shew me thy Glory. None see the want of Learning so much, as they that have most of it: So for Grace, the Desire and Sense of Want increaseth with Enjoyment; so doth God's Bounty to us. The Desires and Endeavours of Believers after Grace, are not easily satisfied.