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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 13
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.
It is not for us to deliver our minds, and there an end: but when we are to speak, we ought before-hand to look up to God, and desire his Spirit to be effectual in us, that we may speak in the wisdom and grace of the Spirit; and likewise that it may be effectual to them, that they may acknowledge it, that they may feel in their souls and consciences the power of what we speak and feel in our selves. So you see the truth of what I said before, That God was not only wise in S. Paul, but he was gracious and good for him in those that he was to deal with.
It is not for us to deliver our minds, and there an end: but when we are to speak, we ought before-hand to look up to God, and desire his Spirit to be effectuall in us, that we may speak in the wisdome and grace of the Spirit; and likewise that it may be effectual to them, that they may acknowledge it, that they may feel in their soules and consciences the power of what we speak and feel in our selves. So you see the truth of what I said before, That God was not onely wise in S. Paul, but he was gracious and good for him in those that he was to deal with.
And there is the glory of a good Minister, that is a humble man, and denies carnal wisdom, That God will delight to honour himself by using him as an instrument to do good to others. God usually will give report of what he saith to the hearts of others.
And there is the glory of a good Minister, that is a humble man, and denies carnal wisdome, That God will delight to honour himself by using him as an instrument to do good to others. God usually will give report of what he saith to the hearts of others.
Proud men that speak what they speak by carnal projects, and carnal wisdom, and seek themselves, usually the hearts and consciences of other men give no report to them. For man naturally is proud, and when he sees that the most excellent man in the world hath by-aims, he will not be gone beyond by him, say what he will: If a man set up sails for himself, he doth not win upon others. But he that discovers himself, that he seeks the glory of God, and the good of the souls that he deals with, and denies himself in that which otherwise he could do, that useth not the strength of parts which he hath, because he would discover the simple Word, which is most Majestical in simplicity; God seeing this simple and sincere desire, he honours and crowns the Ministry of such a man with success in the hearts of the people. Therefore saith S. Paul here, I write no other thing concerning my self, but God hath honoured me with the issue of it in your hearts likewise, that you acknowledge what I say.