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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 14
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.
To be present where he is present: and he is present where two or three 1are met together in his Name. He is present now in our meetings, he is present when we hear the Word. He is present in the Sacrament more especially: we have his very body, and blood. As verily as we take the outward signs, so verily Christ is present to our hearts; at the same time from heaven, he reacheth us himself with all the benefits of his passion: when the Minister reacheth the bread, he reacheth his body. As our outward man is refreshed with the elements, so our souls are refreshed with the spiritual presence of Christ. Now he is excellently present in heaven, he is present to our senses in the Sacrament, and by his Spirit in the Word.
To be present where he is present: and he is present where two or three 1are met together in his Name. He is present now in our meetings, he is present when we hear the Word. He is present in the Sacrament more especially: we have his very body, and blood. As verily as we take the outward signs, so verily Christ is present to our hearts; at the same time from heaven, he reacheth us himself with all the benefits of his passion: when the Minister reacheth the bread, he reacheth his body. As our outward man is refreshed with the elements, so our soules are refreshed with the spiritual presence of Christ. Now he is excellently present in heaven, he is present to our senses in the Sacrament, and by his Spirit in the Word.
- 1How we are acquainted with Christ.
Would you have him then at his appearing come and own you, and say then, Come ye blessed? be acquainted with him now upon all occasions: hear the Word, receive the Sacrament, and come to the Sacrament as acknowledging him there.