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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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And surely the very consideration of that should move us to let them have such encouragement from our carriage and demeanour, that they may have hearts to think of us to the throne of Grace, to give us a good wish, to give us a good desire: for every gracious desire, every prayer hath its effect when it comes from a favourite of God, especially from such a man as St. Paul was; from a Minister, a holy man in a calling, a man of God: they have their efficacy with them, they are not empty words, Grace and peace.
And surely the very consideration of that should move us to let them have such incouragement from our carriage and demeanour, that they may have hearts to think of us to the throne of Grace, to give us a good wish, to give us a good desire: for every gracious desire, every prayer hath its effect when it comes from a favourite of God, especially from such a man as St. Paul was; from a Minister, a holy man in a calling, a man of God: they have their efficacy with them, they are not empty words, Grace and peace.
The Popes think it a great favour when they bestow their Apostolical benediction and blessing: their blessing is not much worth; their curse is better then their blessing: but surely the blessing of a man rightly called, those that are true Ministers of Christ, they are clothed with Power and efficacy from God: Grace be with you, and peace, it is no idle complement.
The Popes think it a great favour when they bestow their Apostolical benediction and blessing: their blessing is not much worth; their curse is better then their blessing: but surely the blessing of a man rightly called, those that are true Ministers of Christ, they are cloathed with Power and efficacy from God: Grace be with you, and peace, it is no idle complement.
And here you see likewise what should be the manner of the salutation