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A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude
A practical commentary, or An exposition with notes on the Epistle of Jude. Delivered (for the most part) in sundry weekly lectures at Stoke-Newington in Middlesex. By Thomas Manton, B.D. and minister of Covent-Garden.
London: printed by J.M. for Luke Fawn, 1658
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2. When we think of God, 'tis a relief to the Soul to consider 1of his glory▪ majesty, dominion and power; for this is that which the Apostle would have to be manifested, acknowledged, and esteemed in God, as the ground of our respect to him; it encourageth us in our service, we need not think shame of his service to whom glory, and power and majesty and dominion belongeth: It hearteneth us against dangers; surely the great and glorious God will bear us out in his work; it increaseth our awe and reverence, shall we serve God in such slight fashion as we would not serve the Governor? Mal. 1. 8. 'tis a lessening of Gods majesty, you do not treat him as a great and glorious Potentate, Mal. 1. 14. It inviteth our Prayers, to whom should we go in our necessities but to him that hath Dominion over all things, and power to dispose of them for the glory of his majesty: It increaseth our Dependence, God is glorious, and will maintain the honour of his name and truth of his promises: When we are daunted by earthly Potentates 'tis a relief to think of the majesty of God, in comparison of which all earthly Grandeur is but the dream of a shadow: Again, God that hath a sovereignty▪ over all things, and such an almighty power to back it, will not be wanting to do that which shall make for his glory.
2. When we think of God, 'tis a relief to the Soul to consider 1of his glory▪ majesty, dominion and power; for this is that which the Apostle would have to be manifested, acknowledged, and esteemed in God, as the ground of our respect to him; it incourageth us in our service, we need not think shame of his service to whom glory, and power and majesty and dominion belongeth: It hearteneth us against dangers; surely the great and glorious God will bear us out in his work; it increaseth our awe and reverence, shall we serve God in such slight fashion as we would not serve the Governour? Mal. 1. 8. 'tis a lessening of Gods majesty, you do not treat him as a great and glorious Potentate,