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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 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.
But let me add this by the way, Matter erroris similitudo, Likeness is the mother of error: so there is somewhat like Constancy in Governors, 1