Bridge's remains, being VIII sermons

Fourthly, And when a man comes to dye, Then there is a great parting between the soul and the body; Then I part with that which is most dear to me. Now when a man parts with his Children, or those things that are dear to him, he will put them into the safest hands that he can; But when we come to dye, then is the great parting-time: And therefore then and then especially we are to resign and give up our selves and our souls unto God. Thus Christ did; Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

Quest. Well, But how and by what means shall I be able to resign and give up my self and soul unto God when I dye, so as I may receive this Depositum again to my comfort?

Quest. VVell, But how and by what means shall I be able to resign and give up my self and soul unto God when I dye, so as I may receive this Depositum again to my comfort?

Answ. It is good for us to enquire into this matter; We know• not how soon we may be called to this dying work •f the Candle be newly lighted, it may easily be put out; and if it have burned long, it will easily go out. 'Twas the desire of Dionysius, That Christs last word on the Cross,¹ might be the last word of his life. Do you therefore desire to close up your life with this gracious Resignation according to Christs Example. Then,

Answ. It is good for us to enquire into this matter; VVe know• not how soon we may be called to this dying work •f the Candle be newly lighted, it may easily be put out; and if it have burned long, it will easily go out. 'Twas the desire of Dionysius, That Christs last word on the Cross,