A51847:852
Sermons preached
Sermons preached by the late reverend and learned divine, Thomas Manton ...
London: printed for Brabazon Aylmer, 1678
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.
1. Because of their stupid Carelessness, they do not see the Need of this Mercy, and therefore do not prize the Worth of it: If they were sensible that there is an Avenger of Blood at their heels, or God's Wrath making Inquisition for Sinners, they would more earnestly run into the City of Refuge, Heb. 6. 18.
1. Because of their stupid Carelesness, they do not see the Need of this Mercy, and therefore do not prize the Worth of it: If they were sensible that there is an Avenger of Blood at their heels, or God's Wrath making Inquisition for Sinners, they would more earnestly run into the City of Refuge, Heb. 6. 18.
2. They do not truly believe this Mystery of Grace, but speak of it by rote, and hear-say, after others. All Affections follow Faith; 1 Pet. 1. 7. Unto you therefore which believe, he is precious.
3. They do not seriously consider the Importance of it, therefore the weightiest Objects do not stir us. Our Minds are taken up about Toys and Trifles.