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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
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Again, labour for the Earnest of the Spirit, that we may be joyful in 1all conditions: how can a man suffer willingly, that knows not that he is sealed with the Spirit? that knows not that God hath begun a good work in him? Alas, he is lumpish and heavy under the Cross.
Again, labour for the Earnest of the Spirit, that we may be joyfull in 1all conditions: how can a man suffer willingly, that knowes not that he is sealed with the Spirit? that knowes not that God hath begun a good work in him? Alas, he is lumpish and heavy under the Crosse.
- 1No joy without the Spirit.
What makes a man bear the Cross willingly, but this assurance? what makes him deny himself in temptations, and corruptions? Oh (saith the child of God,) the work of the Spirit is begun in me, sealing me up to life everlasting, shall I grieve and quench this Spirit for this base lust? But a man that hath not the Spirit, saith, I had as good take this pleasure, as have none at all; for ought I know, I shall have none: he sees no greater pleasure, then the following of his lust.
What makes a man bear the Crosse willingly, but this assurance? what makes him deny himself in temptations, and corruptions? Oh (saith the child of God,) the work of the Spirit is begun in me, sealing me up to life everlasting, shall I grieve and quench this Spirit for this base lust? But a man that hath not the Spirit, saith, I had as good take this pleasure, as have none at all; for ought I know, I shall have none: he sees no greater pleasure, then the following of his lust.