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A learned commentary or exposition
A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Gray's-Inn, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the public good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoke-Newington, near London.A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Grayes-Inne, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the publick good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoake-Newington, near London.
London: printed by J.L. for N.B., 1655
A COMMENTARY upon the first CHAPTER of the second Epistle of S. PAU… › Commentary on verse 2
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This should stir up our hearts, above all things in the world to pray for Grace, to get Grace, to empty our selves of self-confidence, that we may be vessels for Grace: to make Grace our plea, to magnify the Grace of God.
This should stir up our hearts, above all things in the world to pray for Grace, to get Grace, to empty our selves of self-confidence, that we may be vessels for Grace: to make Grace our plea, to magnifie the Grace of God.
We must never look in this world for a peace altogether absolute, that is reserved for heaven, our peace here is a troubled peace; God will have a distinction between heaven and earth. But when our peace is interrupted, when the waters are come into our souls, what must be our course? when we would have peace, go to Grace, go to the free promise of Grace in Christ. Grace and Peace. From God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The spring of Grace and peace are here mentioned.
After the Preface he comes to the Argument which he intends, and begins with blessing.