A60194:1803
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 12
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I but God knows that he hath but a little proportion in him, and therefore Gods Wisdom is more for him without him. God doth wondrously for infants and weak persons; the lack in them is supplied by his heavenly wisdom.
I but God knowes that he hath but a little proportion in him, and therefore Gods Wisdome is more for him without him. God doth wondrously for infants and weak persons; the lack in them is supplied by his heavenly wisdom.
And that makes Christians confident, not to take thought what they shall speak, or how to carry themselves (more then is meet) not to have distracted thoughts (I mean) to be discouraged in a good cause: he thinks I have not only a promise of grace to direct and guide me, but likewise the wisdom of heaven for me, to discourage others, to take away occasions of discouragement from me, to offer me encouragements, and to lift up my spirit when occasion serves.
And that makes Christians confident, not to take thought what they shall speake, or how to carry themselves (more then is meet) not to have distracted thoughts (I mean) to be discouraged in a good cause: he thinks I have not onely a promise of grace to direct and guide me, but likewise the wisdome of heaven for me, to discourage others, to take away occasions of discouragment from me, to offer me encouragments, and to lift up my spirit when occasion serves.
This is the comfort of a Christian, that God is his strength: He hath wrought all our works for us, saith the Prophet: he not only works gracious works in us; but he works all our works for us.