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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
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And when we know them, work them upon our hearts by meditation, and shame our selves upon it: say, is it true, are these promises so? is it true, 1that God hath revealed these things in his Word? To whom hath he made them? to Angels, or to beasts? No, to men, to sinners, to men in the world to comfort them; they are their provision, their inheritance, as David saith, Psal. 119. Thy word is my inheritance, and my portion: they are sweeter then the honey, and the honey-comb. Are they so? Do I believe this, or do I not believe it? Yes, I do: If I do, can I believe them, and be so uncomfortable? Let us shame our selves: do I believe the promises of life everlasting, the promises of perseverance, the promise that God will hide me in danger, that he will be my habitation, and my hiding place? and do I look to unlawful means? Do I live without God in the world, as if there were no Promise? what a shame is this? There is a weakness in my faith certainly: when a branch withers, there is a fault in the root; so there is a defect in the radical grace, that it draws not juice out of the promises as it should: there is a defect in my faith; therefore I will look where the defect is, and strengthen my faith.
And when we know them, work them upon our hearts by meditation, and shame our selves upon it: say, is it true, are these promises so? is it true, 1that God hath revealed these things in his Word? To whom hath he made them? to Angels, or to beasts? No, to men, to sinners, to men in the world to comfort them; they are their provision, their inheritance, as David saith, Psal. 119. Thy word is my inheritance, and my portion: they are sweeter then the honey, and the honey-comb. Are they so? Do I believe this, or do I not believe it? Yes, I do: If I do, can I believe them, and be so uncomfortable? Let us shame our selves: do I believe the promises of life everlasting, the promises of perseverance, the promise that God will hide me in danger, that he will be my habitation, and my hiding place? and do I look to unlawful means? Do I live without God in the world, as if there were no Promise? what a shame is this? There is a weaknesse in my faith certainly: when a branch withers, there is a fault in the root; so there is a defect in the radical grace, that it drawes not juice out of the promises as it should: there is a defect in my faith; therefore I will look where the defect is, and strengthen my faith.