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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 8: THE Dignity and Duty OF Gods Called-ones.
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Fourthly, Observe what that is that hath been your god, and give that to God. Bishop Babington (who was a good man in his time) observes, that the Children of Israel did sacrifice to God that which was the gods of other Nations; and herein they honoured God. If you can give that ⟨p. 203⟩to God which hath been your God; consider God the Father gave that to you that was dearest to him. If you give him that which is dearest to you, which you have made your God; This is a thing worthy of God, who hath called you to his Kingdom and Glory.
Fifthly, Take heed of sinning in secret, because God sees you; and be sure you be much in private duty, for God beholds you: The more I walk in the eye of an All-seeing God, the more I walk worthy of God.
Sixthly, In case you do, or have received any mercy from God, be not only thankful upon account of a benefit, but praise God: There is a great deal of difference between Thankfulness and Praise. I am thankful to God for a benefit; but I praise him for that excellency of God which shines forth in that benefit.
Lastly, Let there be always something of God stamped upon all that you do, suffer, or enjoy; Do you think that a naked Profession is worthy of God? To pray morning and evening, and never think of God all the day after, is worthy of God? No, but if you will walk worthy of God, something of God should be stamped upon all your doings, Sufferings, Company, Converses, and Enjoyments. How is it with you, as to what you have heard? Observe your selves; Would you walk worthy of God? You have heard it is the duty of