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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 23
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.
We must spare none, that God may spare all. We that are Ministers 1must spare no sin, that God may spare all. Lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, (saith God) and tell Israel of their sins. If gentle means will not reform them, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet. Cast out Jezebel with her painted face: though sin paint, and colour it self, it must be cast out. Jonah must out of the ship, the ship will perish else: Achan must be stoned. We must tell men of their danger, not with hatred of their persons, but to prevent an eternal punishment.
We must spare none, that God may spare all. We that are Ministers 1must spare no sin, that God may spare all. Lift up thy voice like a Trumpet, (saith God) and tell Israel of their sins. If gentle means will not reform them, lift up thy voice like a Trumpet. Cast out Jezabel with her painted face: though sin paint, and colour it self, it must be cast out. Jonas must out of the ship, the ship will perish else: Achan must be stoned. We must tell men of their danger, not with hatred of their persons, but to prevent an eternal punishment.
- 1Reason. Men must not spare, that God may.
You know well that preventing justice is better then executing justice. Is not discipline better then execution? Is it not better to hear of our faults roundly, when other means will not prevail, then to cherish that that will be for our eternal destruction? Is not searing, and cutting, better then killing? Is it not better that a limb be seared and cut, then that all be clear cut off, and the whole body perish? Is not the pain of Chirurgery, or Physic that makes a man sick for a while, better to be endured then the pains, and terrors of death it self? These preventing courses are the best courses: therefore we must spare none, but tell them of their danger faithfully.