A60194:1946
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 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.
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 soules, and best for the publick estate. For, doth not God know the mysteries of State better then any man? Is not he a better Politician then any Achitophel 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 Sunne? 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 darknesse, and the other be ruled by reasons of conscience, and Religion, there is no comparison.
God will cross and curse their projects that are for their own ends, both in themselves, and in the State too.
God will crosse and curse their projects that are for their own ends, both in themselves, and in the State too.
As for the other that are under Grace, and the government of Grace, God will be wise in them by his Spirit, and he will be wise for them,