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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.
We are deceived oft-times in mens ends; they acknowledge good ways, 1and good courses: and on the other side some of Gods good Children they pronounce the contrary: but let none trust to that, good courses are so evident, and clear, that if men be not Atheists they must acknowledge them, especially when the impediment that hindered them before is taken away. You must acknowledge, therefore acknowledge now; not in your hearts only, but acknowledge them in laying aside your opposition, in casting away your weapons, and by joining with them in good courses: set not your hands against good courses, and good persons; set your tongues to speak for their good. Take Gods part, stand on Gods side, it is the best side; if you allow it only hereafter it will be a barren allowance, it will be no comfort to you, it often falls out to be so.
We are deceived oft-times in mens ends; they acknowledge good waies, 1and good courses: and on the other side some of Gods good Children they pronounce the contrary: but let none trust to that, good courses are so evident, and clear, that if men be not Atheists they must acknowledge them, especially when the impediment that hindred them before is taken away. You must acknowledge, therefore acknowledge now; not in your hearts onely, but acknowledge them in laying aside your opposition, in casting away your weapons, and by joyning with them in good courses: set not your hands against good courses, and good persons; set your tongues to speak for their good. Take Gods part, stand on Gods side, it is the best side; if you allow it onely hereafter it will be a barren allowance, it will be no comfort to you, it often falls out to be so.
- 1Men deceived in the death of others.
O beloved, whatsoever courses else you take they will sink, and fall; they will sink first in your own souls, and none will be readier to condemn you then your own conscience: when God shall make you wiser, you will censure your selves, What folly was it? how was I deluded with