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The complete works of Thomas
Manton
THE
WORKS OF THOMAS MANTON, D.D.
VOL. VTII.
COUNCIL OF PUBLICATION.
W. LINDSAY ALEXANDER, D.D., Professor of Theology, Congregational
Union, Edinburgh.
JAMES BEGG, D.D., Minister of Newington Free Church, Edinburgh.
THOMAS J. CRAWFORD, D.D., S.T.P., Professor of Divinity, University, Edinburgh.
D. T. K. DRUMMOND, M.A., Minister of St Thomas's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh.
WILLIAM H. GOOLD, D.D., Professor of Biblical Literature and Church History, Reformed Presbyterian Church, Edinburgh.
ANDREW THOMSON, D.D., Minister of Broughton Place United Presby- terian Church, Edinburgh.
Central >Jibitot. REV. THOMAS SMITH, D.D., Edinburgh.
THE COMPLETE WORKS
OF
THOMAS MANTON, D.D.
VOLUME VIII
CONTAINING
SEVERAL SERMONS UPON THE CXIX. PSALM.
LONDON: JAMES NISBET & CO., 21 BERNERS STREET.
1872.
PRINTED BY BALLANTYNE AND COMPANY EDINBURGH AND LONDON
CONTENTS.
Several Sermons upon the cxix. Psalm.
Sermon CIV. "Thou, through thy commandments, hast made me wiser than mine enemies ; for they are ever with me," ver. 98, . . . .3
„ CV. " I have more understanding than all my teachers :
for thy testimonies are my meditation," ver. 99, 9
J, CVI, " I understand more than the ancients, because I
keep thy precepts," ver. 100, . . .14
„ CVII. " I have refrained my feet from every evil way,
that I might keep thy word," ver. 101, . 25
J, CVIII. " I have not departed from thy judgments : for
thou hast taught me," ver. 102, . . 36
„ CIX. " How sweet are thy words unto my taste ! yea,
sweeter than honey to my mouth," ver. 103, . 43
y, ex. " Through thy precepts I get understanding :
therefore I hate every false way," ver. 104, . 53
„ CXI. " Therefore I hate every false way," ver. 104, . 59
„ CXII. " Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light
unto my path," ver, 105, . . .64
„ CXIII. " Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light
unto my path," ver. 105, . . .74
„ CXIV. " I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will
keep thy righteous judgments," ver. 106, . 80
„ CXV. " I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will
keep thy righteous judgments," ver. 106, . 88
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Sermon CXVI. "I am afflicted very much : quicken me, 0
Lord, according unto thy word," ver, 107, 94
„ CXVII. "Quicken me, 0 Lord, according unto thy
word," ver. 107, . . . .100
„ CXVIII. " Accept, I beseech thee, the free-will-offer-
ings of my mouth, 0 Lord, and teach me thy judgments," ver. 108, . . 106
„ GXIX. " My soul is continually in my hand : yet do
I not forget thy law," ver. 109, . . 1 14
,, CXX. " The wicked have laid a snare for me ; yet I
erred not from thy precepts," ver. 110, . 127
„ CXXI, " Thy testimonies have I taken as an heri-
tage for ever : for they are the rejoicing of my heart," ver. Ill, , . .134
„ CXXIL "Thy testimonies have I taken as an heri-
tage for ever : for they are the rejoicing of my heart," ver. Ill, . . . 141
3 CXXIIL " I have inclined my heart to perform thy
statutes always to the end," ver. 112, . 148
„ CXXIV. "I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do 1
love," ver. 113, . . .155
„ CXXV. " Thou art my hiding-place and my shield :
I hope in thy word," ver. 114, . . 166
J, CXXVL " Depart from me, ye evil-doers : for I will
keep the commandments of my God," ver. 115, . . . .177
„ CXXVIL " Uphold me according unto thy word, that
I may live ; and let me not be ashamed of my hope," ver. 116, . . . 188
„ CXXVIII. "And let me not be ashamed of my hope. Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe ; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually," ver. 116, 117, . . 198
„ CXXIX. '• Thou hast trodden down all them that err
from thy statutes : for their deceit is false- hood," ver. 118, . . .208
„ CXXX. " Thou puttest away all the wicked of the
earth like dross : therefore I love thy testimonies," ver. 119, . . . 220
CONTENTS. Vii
Sermon CXXXI. "My flesh trembleth for fear of thee, and ^'""^ I am afraid of thy judgments," ver. 120, 230
„ CXXXII. " I have done judgment and justice : leave
me not to mine oppressors," ver. 121, . 238
„ CXXXIII. "Be surety for thy servant for good: let
not the proud oppress me," ver. 122, . 248
„ CXXXIV. "Be surety for thy servant for good: let
not the proud oppress me," ver. 122, . 2.57
„ CXXXV. "Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for
the word of thy righteousness," ver. 123, 263
„ CXXXVI, "Deal with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes," ver. 124, 273
„ CXXXVII. " I am thy servant ; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies," ver, 125, . . . . .285