A60194:1855
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
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.
Therefore as all the things that we need, come from grace, and from the favour of God; so we need not doubt of the grace of God in Christ; being reconciled, he is willing to give us grace.
This I observe, to cut off all cavils of flesh and blood, and to arm us against all discouragements.
There are two things that greatly hinder us from a Christian course, Presumption, and Despair.
Presumption, to set upon things, without asking grace of God, without 1depending upon his direction by the strength of natural parts, of natural wit.
Presumption, to set upon things, without asking grace of God, without 1depending upon his direction by the strength of naturall parts, of naturall wit.
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