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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 2
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What shall we think of cursed spirits, that insult over others misery, that give them gall to eat, and vinegar to drink, that add affliction to the afflicted? What shall we say to barren spirits, that have not a word of comfort to say, but come in a profane, and dead manner, I am sorry to see you thus, and I hope you will be better; barren soul, as the wilderness. What, a member of Christ, of the communion of Saint, and no way furnished, no word of comfort to a distressed soul? We may know the comfort we have our selves to be comfort indeed, and from the grace and favour of God, when we have hearts enlarged to do good to others with it.
What shall we think of cursed spirits, that insult over others misery, that give them gall to eat, and vinegar to drink, that add affliction to the afflicted? What shall we say to barren spirits, that have not a word of comfort to say, but come in a prophane, and dead manner, I am sorry to see you thus, and I hope you will be better; barren soul, as the wildernesse. What, a member of Christ, of the communion of Saint, and no way furnished, no word of comfort to a distressed soul? We may know the comfort we have our selves to be comfort indeed, and from the grace and favour of God, when we have hearts enlarged to do good to others with it.
How do gifts, and grace differ? (to add that useful distinction.) And 1man may have a great many gifts and be proud, and full of envy, and have a devilish poysonful spirit to draw all to himself, and not be good, but be carried with self-love, and die a devil notwithstanding his excellent parts. Why? here are such gifts, and parts, but there is a bitter root of self-love to draw all to himself, to deify himself, to make an Idol of himself: but grace with gifts works otherwise, that turns all by a spirit of love and humility to the good of others.
How do gifts, and grace differ? (to add that useful distinction.) And 1man may have a great many gifts and be proud, and full of envy, and have a divellish poysonful spirit to draw all to himself, and not be good, but be carried with self-love, and die a divell notwithstanding his excellent parts. Why? here are such gifts, and parts, but there is a bitter roote of self-love to draw all to himself, to deifie himself, to make an Idol of himself: but grace with gifts works otherwise, that turnes all by a spirit of love and humility to the good of others.