A60194:1945
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 know, proud carnal Machiavellian dispositions make a scorn at these positions, they think them to be austere, and poor principles, till they come to death: As that Wretch said himself when he came to dye, That he had provided for all things but for death: but while they are in their ruff, they think they can manage States, and do all. When indeed they bring the vengeance of God upon their own persons, and upon the State they live in: For God is neither in them, nor with them. He is not in them: for they want Grace, they are led by carnal wisdom altogether. And he is not with them: God will not give them good success, unless it be to increase their Judgement. He will not give good success to those projects that they take up contrary to his rule.
I know, proud carnall Machivillian dispositions make a scorn at these positions, they think them to be austere, and poor principles, till they come to death: As that Wretch said himself when he came to dye, That he had provided for all things but for death: but while they are in their ruffe, they think they can manage States, and do all. When indeed they bring the vengeance of God upon their own persons, and upon the State they live in: For God is neither in them, nor with them. He is not in them: for they want Grace, they are led by carnall wisdome altogether. And he is not with them: God will not give them good successe, unlesse it be to increase their Judgement. He will not give good successe to those projects that they take up contrary to his rule.
Therefore those that will be guided by reasons of Religion, and submit themselves to the guidance of Gods blessed Spirit, they are best for the state of their own souls, and best for the public estate. For, doth not God know the mysteries of State better then any man? Is not he a better Politician then any Ahithophel in the world. If they have any State-policy that is worth the naming, is it not from him? Is it not a beam from that Sun? Yes, why then who is the better? (the difference of parts excepted,) but take them alike, a gracious man, and another that is not so: let the one fetch his counsel from hell, from darkness, and the other be ruled by reasons of conscience, and Religion, there is no comparison.