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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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Again observe, There should be an Amen to our praises, as 1well as to our prayers, that we may express our zeal and affection to Gods glory, as well as to our own profit; many with the Lepers will say Amen, to Jesus, Master have mercy on us, but we are not as ready to say Amen, to this to whom be glory, &c. our Hallelujahs should sound as loud as our Supplications, and we should as heartily consent to Gods praises, as to our own requests.
Again observe, There should be an Amen to our praises, as 1well as to our prayers, that we may express our zeal and affection to Gods glory, as well as to our own profit; many with the Leapers will say Amen, to Jesus, Master have mercy on us, but we are not as ready to say Amen, to this to whom be glory, &c. our Hallelujahs should sound as loud as our Supplications, and we should as heartily consent to Gods praises, as to our own requests.
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Lastly, In desiring the glory of God to all ages, we should 1express both our faith and love, faith in determining that it shall be, and love in desiring that it may be so with all our ⟨p. 567⟩hearts, both are implied to the word Amen; it will be so what ever changes happen in the world, God will be glorious; the Scene is often shifted, and furnished with new Actors▪ but still God hath those that praise him, and will have to all eternity. Well then, let your faith subscribe, and put it to its seal to the glory of God in Christ: and let earnest love interpose: Lord let it be so, yea Lord let it be so; heartily desire it, and with the whole strength of your souls; set to your seals without fear, 'tis a request that cannot miscarry, and follow it with your hearty acclamations; the world shall continue no longer, when God shall have no more glory by it; here you may be sure you pray according to Gods Will, and therefore may take it for granted only follow it earnestly, say, Lord what ever become of us, and our matters, yet let thy Name be glorified: Amen, Lord let it be even so. Now