A60194:1891
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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In a word, you may know Grace in a man that hath great parts of nature: 1How shall we distinguish grace from nature in him? Thus, you shall have him subdue his parts unto grace, and to the rules of Religion: If he have a strong wit, he will not make show of the strength of it, as though he would break through business with his wit; but he will consult with conscience. You may know a man that is led by grace, especially where there are great parts; he can deny not only his corruptions, but other things if they stand not at that time with the will of God: he forbears ostentation of learning when he sees it is hurtful, when it is rather to show himself, then to get glory to God, or to win souls. When a man sees that such and such courses might crush another, and advance himself: yet if it touch upon conscience he will not do: here is a conflict between parts, and the Grace of God, and goodness: now when a man in this can deny himself, it is a sign that a man makes grace his guide.
In a word, you may know Grace in a man that hath great parts of nature: 1How shall we distinguish grace from nature in him? Thus, you shall have him subdue his parts unto grace, and to the rules of Religion: If he have a strong wit, he will not make shew of the strength of it, as though he would break through businesse with his wit; but he will consult with conscience. You may know a man that is led by grace, especially where there are great parts; he can deny not onely his corruptions, but other things if they stand not at that time with the will of God: he forbeares ostentation of learning when he sees it is hurtfull, when it is rather to shew himself, then to get glory to God, or to win soules. When a man sees that such and such courses might crush another, and advance himself: yet if it touch upon conscience he will not do: here is a conflict between parts, and the Grace of God, and goodnesse: now when a man in this can deny himself, it is a sign that a man makes grace his guide.
- 1Sign 4. In men of great parts. By abasing his gifts and parts.