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Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons
Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons ... by that learned and judicious divine, Mr. William Bridge ...
London : Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock Senior and Junior ..., 1673
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Sermons › Sermon 5: THE CARNALITY OF Professors.Sermons › Sermon 5: THE CARNALITY OF Professours.
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2ly, Though Professing good men may be very carnal, yet there is a grace and goodness that doth run along therewithal, for they are the smoking flax, and though there may be much smoke and carnality that may offend the eyes of beholders; yet there is a fire of grace and zeal that runs out therewithal. What a smoke did Jonah make when he ran away from God, and was froward and peevish even with God himself? But though therein he was very carnal, yet still there was a grace and goodness that did go along therewith.
2ly, Though Professing good men may be very carnal, yet there is a grace and goodness that doth run along therewithall, for they are the smoking flax, and though there may be much smoke and carnality that may offend the eyes of beholders; yet there is a fire of grace and zeal that runs out therewithall. What a smoke did Jonah make when he ran away from God, and was froward and peevish even with God himself? But though therein he was very carnal, yet still there was a grace and goodness that did go along therewith.
Thirdly, though a good man may be very carnal, yet he doth not sow to the flesh, or savour and relish the things of the flesh most. A carnal wicked man doth savour and relish the things of the flesh; thus to be carnally minded is death, saith the Apostle, Rom. 8. And those that sow to the flesh, shall reap corruption.
Thirdly, though a good man may be very carnal, yet he doth not sowe to the flesh, or savour and relish the things of the flesh most. A carnal wicked man doth savour and relish the things of the flesh; thus to be carnally minded is death, saith the Apostle, Rom. 8. And those that sowe to the flesh, shall reap corruption.