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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 11
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.
Doest thou mean to be so still, then indeed, as it is, Psal. 66. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear my prayer: but if thou have repented 1thee of thy sins, and intendest to lead a new life for the time to come, God will hear thy prayers, not only for thy self, but for others: God will bestow gifts upon others, by means of thy prayers.
Doest thou mean to be so still, then indeed, as it is, Psal. 66. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not heare my prayer: but if thou have repented 1thee of thy sins, and intenedst to lead a new life for the time to come, God will heare thy prayers, not onely for thy self, but for others: God will bestow gifts upon others, by meanes of thy prayers.
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To go on, Thanks may be given by many persons.
Gods end in delivering St. Paul by prayer, was that he might have many thanks for many prayers, when they were heard once, that thanks may be given by many [on our behalf,] that is, because we are delivered, and restored to health, and strength again, to serve the Church as we did before: you see here how Praise follows prayer.
Gods end in delivering St. Paul by prayer, was that he might have many thanks for many prayers, when they were heard once, that thanks may be given by many [on our behalfe,] that is, because we are delivered, and restored to health, and strength again, to serve the Church as we did before: you see here how Prayse follows prayer.