Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons

Name: Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons
Author: William Bridge

Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons ... by that learned and judicious divine, Mr. William Bridge ...

William Bridge 1600?–1670London : Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock Senior and Junior ..., 1673

[16], 204 p. : port. · 61k words · Wing B4459 · ESTC R18600

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Sermons › Sermon 6: What our Work is, And how to be done.

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[ Earlier:380–395 of 523

:380p. 147

Quest. But how shall I be able to do the work which God hath put into my hand, with all my might?

:381p. 147

Ans. First you must know what that work is which is in the power of your hand, else you cannot turn your hand to do it withal your might. Now,

Ans. First you must know what that work is which is in the power of your hand, else you cannot turn your hand to do it withall your might. Now,

:382p. 147–148

First, Look what that work is which is opus diei, The work of the day, which can neither be done in Heaven nor Hell, that is now in the power of your ⟨p. 148⟩hand to do, There is some work which we may do in this life, that can neither be done in Heaven nor Hell. Preaching and Hearing the word, cannot be done in Heaven nor Hell, Repentance cannot be done in Heaven nor Hell, Patience under affliction cannot be done in Heaven nor Hell, Contributing to, or helping the poor, cannot be done in Heaven nor Hell. Now look what that work is that can neither be done in Heaven or Hell, that is the work of your present day, and is in the power of your hand to do.

:383p. 148–149¶2

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