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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 20
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.
And as he doth things by contraries: so when thou art in contraries look 1for contraries: when thou art in fin, and feelest it on thy conscience, believe that he is made righteousness to thee; he hath promised it, it is Yea, and Amen in Christ. When thou shalt be turned to dust in the grave, believe that he will raise thy body: this promise is Yea, and Amen, and as a pledge of it Christ is gone to heaven: when thou art miserable, remember the Promise, thou shalt be glorious with Christ as he is glorious: All his Promises are Yea, and Amen: in contraries believe contraries: because in contraries he performs contraries: and say as Job doth, Though he kill me, yet will I trust in him. I know thou canst not deny thy self, and thy Promises are Yea, and Amen.
And as he doth things by contraries: so when thou art in contraries look 1for contraries: when thou art in fin, and feelest it on thy conscience, believe that he is made righteousnesse to thee; he hath promised it, it is Yea, and Amen in Christ. When thou shalt be turned to dust in the grave, believe that he will raise thy body: this promise is Yea, and Amen, and as a pledge of it Christ is gone to heaven: when thou art miserable, remember the Promise, thou shalt be glorious with Christ as he is glorious: All his Promises are Yea, and Amen: in contraries believe contraries: because in contraries he performs contraries: and say as Job doth, Though he kill me, yet will I trust in him. I know thou canst not deny thy self, and thy Promises are Yea, and Amen.
- 1Believe contraries in contraries.
In the worst estate that befalls us, let us learn to wrestle with God in the Promises, and implead his Promises. Why, Lord, thou hast promised forgiveness of sins to them that ask it: thou hast promised grace, and mercy, and favour; remember thy promise, thou canst not deny thy self, thou canst not deny thy gracious promise, thy Word is as thy self, thou art Amen, and thy Word is Yea, and Amen, only give me grace to wait thy good leisure: yet I will not let thee depart without a blessing, I will hold thee till I have received a gracious answer, as Jacob wrestled with him till he had the blessing. Let us labour to answer the promise with our faith, and labour to bring our souls to be like his Promises; they are Yea, and Amen, though they be not presently performed: let us constantly believe a constant Promise, let us cleave to God, let us have a Amen for Gods Amen. Are the Promises Amen? Amen let the soul say; Lord, So be it, so it shall be, I will