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158 Sermons on Psalm 119
Thomas Manton's collections of sermons on Psalm 119 is one of the lasting works of the Puritan era.
Here's what Spurgeon said on Manton's exposition of Psalm 119: "Fully up to Manton's highest mark, and he is well known to have been one of the chief of the Puritan brotherhood. The work is long, but that results only from the abundance of matter."
J.C. Ryle championed the republication of Manton's works in the 19th century. He wrote,
"Manton’s chief excellence as a writer, in my judgment, consists in the ease, perspicuousness, and clearness of his style. I find it easier to read fifty pages of Manton’s than ten of some of his brethren’s; and after reading, I feel that I carry more away.
Let no one, moreover, suppose that because Manton’s style is easy, his writings show any lack of matter and thought. Nothing of the kind. The fertility of his mind seems to have been truly astonishing. Every page in his books contains many ideas, and gives you plenty to think about.
If Manton never soars so high as some writers, he is, at any rate, never trifling, never shallow, never wearisome, and never dull."
On Manton's practical commentary on James, Spurgeon "In Manton’s best style. An exhaustive work, as far as the information of the period admitted. Few such books are written now."
Here's what Spurgeon said on Manton's exposition of Psalm 119: "Fully up to Manton's highest mark, and he is well known to have been one of the chief of the Puritan brotherhood. The work is long, but that results only from the abundance of matter."
J.C. Ryle championed the republication of Manton's works in the 19th century. He wrote,
"Manton’s chief excellence as a writer, in my judgment, consists in the ease, perspicuousness, and clearness of his style. I find it easier to read fifty pages of Manton’s than ten of some of his brethren’s; and after reading, I feel that I carry more away.
Let no one, moreover, suppose that because Manton’s style is easy, his writings show any lack of matter and thought. Nothing of the kind. The fertility of his mind seems to have been truly astonishing. Every page in his books contains many ideas, and gives you plenty to think about.
If Manton never soars so high as some writers, he is, at any rate, never trifling, never shallow, never wearisome, and never dull."
On Manton's practical commentary on James, Spurgeon "In Manton’s best style. An exhaustive work, as far as the information of the period admitted. Few such books are written now."
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First published February 8, 2013
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December 25, 2024
Update (12/24/24): After reading his commentary on James I decided to finish this book. There is repetition, and an editor would have helped streamline it, but it's so good that I wanted to get all I could of him. He's now my favorite Puritan writer. One word to describe him is practical. Somehow in this exposition on one Psalm, he teaches so many subjects. It's the closest I've come to having a Puritan mentor.
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I haven't read the whole thing yet, and I doubt many have--I pick it up now and then to 'fill in' spots when I need something to read. What Spurgeon and Ryle have to say about these sermons absolutely represents this work. Plus, you'll learn as much about the Bible, doctrine and living as a Christian as you will about Psalm 119 itself. He expands on every verse and somehow doesn't seem to wander too far.
I may be biased because Psalm 1119 is my favorite of the Psalter, and I like Manton's style a lot, but I can't imagine anyone being really disappointed with these sermons.
I believe I converted a PDF from Monergism to Epub:
https://www.monergism.com/thethreshol...
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I haven't read the whole thing yet, and I doubt many have--I pick it up now and then to 'fill in' spots when I need something to read. What Spurgeon and Ryle have to say about these sermons absolutely represents this work. Plus, you'll learn as much about the Bible, doctrine and living as a Christian as you will about Psalm 119 itself. He expands on every verse and somehow doesn't seem to wander too far.
I may be biased because Psalm 1119 is my favorite of the Psalter, and I like Manton's style a lot, but I can't imagine anyone being really disappointed with these sermons.
I believe I converted a PDF from Monergism to Epub:
https://www.monergism.com/thethreshol...
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