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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 8, 9
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Hence, we may see the reasons of Gods dispensation, why God doth 1seldom work by great means (I say seldom, sometimes he doth, to show that they are good means.) As it is said and observed by an ancient Father, that seldom he saw any good come by general counsels: why? they are good in themselves, but men trust too much upon them, and therefore God disappoints them of that they trust to. Because the naughty nature of man puts too much trust in these things, therefore God will not give that issue that we look for, but on the contrary a curse.
Hence, we may see the reasons of Gods dispensation, why God doth 1seldome work by great meanes (I say seldome, sometimes he doth, to shew that they are good means.) As it is said and observed by an ancient Father, that seldom he saw any good come by generall counsels: why? they are good in themselves, but men trust too much upon them, and therefore God disappoints them of that they trust to. Because the naughty nature of man puts too much trust in these things, therefore God will not give that issue that we look for, but on the contrary a curse.
- 1Why God seldom works by great means.Why God seldom works by great meanes.
Why doth not God bless great preparations (many times) to war, &c? because we put too much trust in them: here are too many, saith God to Gideon; take away some, here are too many to go to war. What is the reason that God where the greatest excellencies are, adds some imperfection to balance them? Because they should not trust in themselves.
Why doth not God blesse great preparations (many times) to war, &c? because we put too much trust in them: here are too many, saith God to Gideon; take away some, here are too many to go to war. What is the reason that God where the greatest excellencies are, adds some imperfection to balance them? Because they should not trust in themselves.