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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 17
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Now you know Authority is a beam of Majesty, and God hath put it upon Magistrates above others; and imprinted likewise the respect of it in the peoples hearts, to maintain the World, the pillars of the earth will shake else, as the Psalmist saith. What would become of the Pillars of Government, if it were not for Authority in them that are above, and respect of that Authority, an impression of it in them that are under.
Now there are many grounds of Authority, as success, when God blesseth them with it wonderfully to admiration; and good parts, &c. but ⟨p. 360⟩one main Ground of Authority is Constancy, and firmness: this raiseth a high respect in the hearts of the people.
Now there are many grounds of Authority, as successe, when God blesseth them with it wonderfully to admiration; and good parts, &c. but ⟨p. 360⟩one main Ground of Authority is Constancy, and firmnesse: this raiseth a high respect in the hearts of the people.
I will not multiply reasons why those that are in place should avoid the imputation of lightness. Ministers especially should take heed of it; because they are Ministers of Gods truth: and if they take not heed of it, people will be ready to go from their moral civil carriage, to their doctrine; and think there is an uncertainty in that they speak, because they do not regard what they say.
I will not multiply reasons why those that are in place should avoid the imputation of lightnesse. Ministers especially should take heed of it; because they are Ministers of Gods truth: and if they take not heed of it, people will be ready to go from their moral civil carriage, to their doctrine; and think there is an uncertainty in that they speak, because they do not regard what they say.