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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 22
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.
Thirdly, a work of Sanctification.
Fourthly, Peace of Conscience, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
By these four ways we may know the sealing of the Spirit after we believe, and that our faith is a sound belief, and that we are in the state of grace indeed.
By these four wayes we may know the sealing of the Spirit after we believe, and that our faith is a sound belief, and that we are in the state of grace indeed.
First, (I say) the Spirit speaks to us by a secret kind of whispering and intimation, (that the soul feels better then I can express,) Be of good comfort, thy sins are forgiven thee, saith he to the soul, I am thy salvation: there is (I say) a sweet joining, a sweet kiss given to the soul, I am thine, and thou art mine: God by his Spirit speaks so much; there is a voice of Gods Spirit speaking peace to his people upon their believing.
First, (I say) the Spirit speaks to us by a secret kind of whispering and intimation, (that the soul feeles better then I can expresse,) Be of good comfort, thy sins are forgiven thee, saith he to the soul, I am thy salvation: there is (I say) a sweet joyning, a sweet kisse given to the soul, I am thine, and thou art mine: God by his Spirit speaks so much; there is a voyce of Gods Spirit speaking peace to his people upon their believing.