Sermons Volume 4, Table of contents – Notice
A TABLE of the Texts treated on in this Fourth Volume.
Part I.
TITUS 2.11. For the Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, hath appeared to all Men;
Ver. 12. Teaching us, that denying Vngodliness and worldly Lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present World:
Ver. 13. Looking for that blessed Hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Iesus Christ;
Ver. 14. Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all Iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar People, zealous of good Works. In 22 Sermons,
pag. 1.
Heb. 6.18. That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong Consolation, who have fled for Refuge to lay hold upon the Hope set before us. In 5 Sermons,
p. 195
John 14.1. Let not your Heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In 2 Sermons,
p. 235
Luke 12.48. —For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; and to whom Men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. In 2 Sermons,
p. 249
Deut. 32.51. Because ye trespassed against me among the Children of Israel, at the Waters of Meribah-Kadesh, in the Wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the Children of Israel. In 1 Sermon,
p. 267
Acts 17.30. And the times of this Ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all Men every where to repent:
Ver. 31. Because he hath appointed a Day, in the which he will judg the World in Righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given Assurance unto all Men, in that he hath raised him from the Dead. In 1 Sermon,
p. 275
Mark 10.17. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal Life?
Ver. 18. And Iesus said unto him, Why callest thou me Good? there is none Good but one, that is God.
Ver. 19. Thou knowest the Commandments, Do not commit Adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false Witness, Defraud not, Honour thy Father and Mother.
Ver. 20. And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my Youth.
Ver. 21. Then Iesus beholding him, loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest; go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the Poor, and thou shalt have Treasure in Heaven; and come, take up the Cross, and follow me.
Ver. 22. And he was sad at the Saying, and went away grieved, for he had great Possessions.
Ver. 23. And Iesus looked round about, and saith unto his Disciples, How hardly shall they that have Riches enter into the Kingdom of God?
Ver. 24. And the Disciples were astonished at his Words; but Iesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in Riches to enter into the Kingdom of God?
Ver. 25. It is easier for a Camel to go through the Eye of a Needle, than for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of God.
Ver. 26. And they were astonished out of Measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
Ver. 27. And Iesus looking upon them, saith, With Men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. In 15 Sermons,
p. 284
2 Thess. 1.3. We are bound to thank God always for you, Brethren, as it is meet, because that your Faith groweth exceedingly, and the Charity of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth. In 5 Sermons,
p. 420
Matth. 8.5. And when Iesus was entred into Capernaum, there came unto him a Centurion, beseeching him,
Ver. 6. And saying unto him, Lord, my Servant lieth at home sick of the P…lsie, grievously tormented.
Ver. 7. And Iesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
Ver. 8. The Centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my Roof; but speak the Word only, and my Servant shall be healed.
Ver. 9. For I am a Man under Authority, having Souldiers under me; and I say unto this Man, Go, and be goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my Servant, Do this, and he doth it.
Ver. 10. When Iesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great Faith, no not in Israel. In 1 Sermon,
p. 459
Matth. 15.21. Then Iesus went thence, and departed into the Coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
Ver. 22. And behold, a Woman of Canaan came out of the same Coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have Mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David, my Daughter is grievously vexed with a Devil.
Ver. 23. But he answered her not a Word; and his Disciples came, and besought him, saying, Send her away, for she crieth after us.
Ver. 24. But he answered, and said, I am not sent, but unto the lost Sheep of the House of Israel.
Ver. 25. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
Ver. 26. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the Childrens Bread, and to cast it to Dogs.
Ver. 27. And she said, Truth, Lord; yet the Dogs eat of the Crumbs which fall from their Master's Table.
Ver. 28. Then Iesus answered, and said unto her, O Woman, great is thy Faith; be it unto thee even as thou wilt; and her Daughter was made whole from that very Hour. In 1 Sermon,
p. 466
John 8.56. Your Father Abraham rejoiced to see my Day; and he saw it, and was glad. In 1 Sermon,
p. 474
Rom. 4.18. Who against Hope, believed in Hope, that he might become the Father of many Nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy Seed be.
Ver. 19. And being not weak in Faith, he considered not his own Body, now dead, when he was about an hundred Years old, neither yet the Deadness of Sarah's Womb.
Ver. 20. He staggered not at the Promise of God, through Vnbelief, but was strong in Faith, giving Glory to God.
Ver. 21. And being fully perswaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform. In 1 Sermon,
p. 482
Mark 3.5. And Iesus looked round about on them with Anger, being grieved for the Hardness of their Hearts. In 3 Sermons,
p. 497
Exod. 4.21. I will harden his Heart, that he shall not let my People go. In 2 Sermons,
p. 519
Gen. 3.15. —It (i. e. the Seed of the Woman) shall bruise thy Head, and thou shalt bruise his Heel. In 2 Sermons,
p. 533
Gen. 24.63. And Isaac went out to meditate in the Field at the Even-tide. In 10 Sermons,
p. 601
Part II.
LUKE 16.30. And he said, Nay, Father Abraham, but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
Ver. 31. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be perswaded though one rose from the dead. In 2 Sermons,
p. 671
Heb. 13.20. Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the Dead our Lord Iesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant,
Ver. 21. Make you perfect in every good Work, to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his Sight, through Iesus Christ: to whom be Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. In 1 Sermon,
p. 686
2 Chron. 32.25. But Hezekiah rendred not again, according to the …enefit done unto him, for his Heart was lifted up: therefore there was Wrath upon him, and upon Judah, and Jerusalem. In 1 Sermon,
p. 694
Luke 22.31. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as Wheat.
Ver. 32. But I have prayed for thee, that thy Faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy Brethren. In 1 Sermon,
p. 703
Heb. 1.9. Thou hast loved Righteousness, and hated Iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the Oil of Gladness above thy Fellows. In 1 Sermon,
p. 711
Acts 24.14. —Believe all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets.
Ver. 15. And have Hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the Dead, both of the Iust and Vnjust.
Ver. 16. And herein do I exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man. In 2 Sermons,
p. 720
Zech. 14.20. In that Day shall there be upon the Bells of the Horses, Holiness unto the Lord; and the Pots in the Lord's House shall be like the Bowls before the Altar.
Ver. 21. Yea every Pot in Jerusalem, and in Judah, shall be Holiness unto the Lord of Hosts. In 1 Sermon,
p. 737
John 3.14. And as Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up;
Ver. 15. That whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal Life. In 1 Sermon,
p. 745
1 Thess. 5.16. Rejoice evermore.
Ver. 17. Pray without ceasing. In 3 Sermons,
p. 756
Mark 2.17. When Iesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the Physician, but they that are sick. I came not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to Repentance. In 1 Sermon,
p. 782
Psal. 8.2. Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings hast thou ordained Strength, because of thine Enemies; that thou mightest still the Enemy and the Avenger. In 1 Sermon,
p. 787
Josh. 6.26. —Cursed be the Man before the Lord that riseth up and buildeth this City Jericho; he shall lay the Foundation thereof in his First-born, and in his youngest Son shall be set up the Gates thereof. In 1 Sermon,
p. 793
Micah 6.5. O my People, remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the Son of Beor answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the Righteousness of the Lord. In 1 Sermon,
p. 801
Isa. 50.10. Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the Voice of his Servant, that walketh in Darkness, and hath no Light? Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. In 1 Sermon,
p. 809
2 Sam. 7.27. —Therefore hath thy Servant found in his Heart to pray this Prayer unto thee. In 1 Sermon,
p. 816
Psal. 51.5. Gather my Saints together unto me, those that have made a Covenant with me by Sacrifice. In 1 Sermon,
p. 825
Psal. 127.3. Lo, Children are an Heritage of the Lord; and the Fruit of the Womb is his Reward. In 1 Sermon,
p. 833
Philip. 4.8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good Report; if there be any Vertue, and if there be any Praise, think on these things. In 1 Sermon,
p. 840
Luke 19.14. But his Citizens hated him, and sent a Message after him, saying, We will not have this Man to reign over us. In 1 Sermon,
p. 846
Luke 2.52. And Iesus increased in Wisdom and Stature, and in Favour with God and Man. In 1 Sermon,
p. 855
Philip. 2.7. But made himself of no Reputation. In 1 Sermon,
p. 860
1 Cor. 8.3. But if any Man love God, the same is known of him. In 1 Sermon,
p. 868
Psal. 84.10. For a Day in thy Courts is better than a thousand: I had rather be a Door-keeper in the House of my God, than to dwell in the Tents of Wickedness. In 1 Sermon,
p. 877
Luke 19.10. For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. In 2 Sermons,
p. 883
Psal. 90.1. Lord, thou hast been our Dwelling-place in all Generations. In 2 Sermons,
p. 895
1 Tim. 6.9. But they that will be rich, fall into Temptation, and a Snare, and many foolish and hurtful Lusts, which drown Men in Destruction and Perdition. In 1 Sermon,
p. 908
1 Pet. 1.12. —Which things the Angels desire to look into. In 1 Sermon,
p. 917
Gal. 5.5. For we through the Spirit wait for the Hope of Righteousness by Faith. In 1 Sermon,
p. 927
2 Pet. 3.9. The Lord is not slack concerning his Promise, (as some Men count Slackness) but is long-suffering to us-ward; not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to Repentance. In 1 Sermon,
p. 934
Rom. 10.5. For Moses describeth the Righteousness which is of the Law, that the Man which doth those things shall live by them.
Ver. 6. But the Righteousness which is of Faith, speaketh on this wise; Say not in thine Heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above.)
Ver. 7. Or who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
Ver. 8. But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy Mouth, and in thy Heart; that is, the Word of Faith which we preach.
Ver. 9. That if thou shalt confess with thy Mouth, and shalt believe in thine Heart that God hath raised him from the Dead, thou shalt be saved.
Ver. 10. For with the Heart Man believeth unto Righteousness, and with the Mouth Confession is made unto Salvation. In 2 Sermons,
p. 942
1 Cor. 8.6. But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Iesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. In 1 Sermon,
p. 958
2 Cor. 4.18. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. In 2 Sermons,
p. 969
Luke 16.25. —Son, remember that thou in thy Life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. In 1 Sermon,
p. 984
1 Cor. 13.4. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; Charity envieth not; Charity vaunteth not it self, is not puffed up;
Ver. 5. Doth not behave it self unseemly; seeketh not her own; is not easily provoked; thinketh no Evil;
Ver. 6. Rejoiceth not in Iniquity, but rejoiceth in the Truth.
Ver. 7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Ver. 8. Charity never faileth: but whether there be Prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be Tongues, they shall cease; whether there be Knowledg, it shall vanish away. In 1 Sermon,
p. 995
Psal. 84.7. They go from Strength to Strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1000
1 Cor. 11.26. For as often as ye eat this Bread, and drink this Cup, ye do shew the Lord's Death till he come. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1009
Mal. 3.17. —And I will spare them as a Man spareth his own Son that serveth him. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1016
2 Tim. 2.19. Nevertheless the Foundation of God standeth sure, having this Seal, The Lord knoweth them that he his; and let every one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from Iniquity. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1024
Acts 24.25. And as he reasoned of Righteousness, Temperance, and Iudgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a more convenient Season, I will call for thee. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1031
Prov. 3.17. Her ways are ways of Pleasantness, and all her Paths are Peace. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1038
Prov. 10.20. The Tongue of the Iust is as choice Silver; the Heart of the Wicked is little worth. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1053
Acts 10.34. Then Peter opened his Mouth and said, Of a Truth I perceive that God is no Respecter of Persons:
Ver. 35. But in every Nation he that feareth him, and worketh Righteousness, is accepted with him. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1065
Mark 4.24. And he said unto them, Take heed what you hear: with what Measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that bear, shall more be given. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1076
Heb. 2.11. For both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all of one: for which Cause he is not ashamed to call them Brethren. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1083
Heb. 13.5. —For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1093
1 Thess. 5.8. But let us who are of the Day, be sober, putting on the Breast-plate of Faith and Love, and for an Helmet, the Hope of Salvation. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1100
Prov. 14.14. The Backslider in Heart shall be filled with his own ways; and a good Man shall be satisfied from himself. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1108
John 1.29. —Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the Sin of the World. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1116
John 18.11. —The Cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? In 1 Sermon,
p. 1131
Luke 23.34. — Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1138
John 19.30. — He said, It is finished; and he bowed his Head, and gave up the Ghost. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1149
Eccles. 7.29. —But they have sought out many Inventions. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1153
Eccles. 12.7. Then shall the Dust return to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit shall return unto God who gave it. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1161
Rev. 1.5. And from Iesus Christ, who is the faithful Witness, and the first begotten of the Dead, and the Prince of the Kings of the Earth; VntoUnto him that loved us, and washed us from our Sins in his own Blood;
Ver. 6. And hath made us Kings and Priests unto God and his Father; unto him be Glory and Dominion for ever and ever. Amen. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1175
Levit. 19.17. Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thine Heart, thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin upon him. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1195
1 Cor. 15.19. If in this Life only we have Hope in Christ, we are of all Men most miserable. In 2 Sermons,
p. 1209
Rom. 2.7. To them, who by patient Continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality; eternal Life. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1224
2 Cor. 13.14. The Grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. In 1 Sermon,
p. 1232
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Publication of this Fourth Volume, as also the Author's former Works in Folio, is due to the kind Incouragement of many worthy Persons, both Ministers and others, who from a publick Spirit, and a true Sense of the real Benefit that may accrue thereby to the Church of God, have readily contributed their Assistance. But that it came out no sooner, it must admit of this favourable Excuse from those that were concern'd in the Publication thereof, that notwithstanding the hopeful Incouragement it met withal when first proposed, yet many Persons (that did not decline it) were very backward in sending in their first Payments, by means of which there could not be any Paper procured before this last Summer to begin the Work: which Omission in Subscribers proves very injurious to the speedy finishing any Work of this Nature; and sometimes is the Cause of their being wholly laid aside. There are some also (that's very strange) that were not willing to promote this Work themselves, were not satisfied in that, but did very industriously indeavour to hinder others, by giving out, that what was printed were but Scraps, and not from his own Notes; and that (if publish'd) would tend rather to the Dishonour than Credit of the Author. All which savours so much of Disingenuity, that it needs no more Words to refute it. But let such judg (if they are able) by this and the Doctor's former Works, if any thing has been publish'd under Dr. Manton's Name that has not truly born his Character; and there is so little need of publishing Scraps, that there remains as many single Sermons under his own Hand, as would make as large a Volume as this; besides several whole Chapters, which would make one (if not more) large Folio's, viz. on Psalm 131. Isaiah, chap. 53. Ephesians, chap. 5. Philip. chap. 3. most of 2 Thess. chap. 1. most of the Chapters of the 1st Epistle of Iohn, with many others not mentioned.