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I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…
I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet. I. 19 : II. Christ in travel ... in three sermons on Isai. 53. 11 : III. A lifting up for the down-cast ... delivered in thirteen sermons on Psal. 42, 11 : four several sermons ... / preached by William Bridge ...
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1656
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The Light, and Law within us here, is imperfect; for we see but in part, and know in part, 1 Cor. 13.9. Now we see through a Glass darkly: And lest any man should think, that Paul spake this only of some Babes in Christ, he speaketh out yet more expressly, putting himself into the number, ver. 12. Now I know in part; and this in part, is set in opposition to what is perfect; for says he, verse 9. We know in part, and prophesy in part; but when that which is perfect is come, &c. verse 10. So that whatever Law, or Light, or Knowledge is within us now, is imperfect; but the Word of God written, the Scripture, and the Light thereof, is perfect; for says the Psalmist, The Law of the Lord, is perfect, Psal. 19.
The Light, and Law within us here, is imperfect; for we see but in part, and know in part, 1 Cor. 13.9. Now we see through a Glass darkly: And lest any man should think, that Paul spake this only of some Babes in Christ, he speaketh out yet more expresly, putting himself into the number, ver. 12. Now I know in part; and this in part, is set in opposition to what is perfect; for saies he, verse 9. We know in part, and prophesie in part; but when that which is perfect is come, &c. verse 10. So that whatever Law, or Light, or Knowledg is within us now, is imperfect; but the Word of God written, the Scripture, and the Light thereof, is perfect; for saies the Psalmist, The Law of the Lord, is perfect, Psal. 19.
The Law of Grace within, and the Light within, is not able to convince others. If I feel a Light, and Law within me, and say this must needs be so, for I find it thus within me, I have a Light within me for it; this will not convince another. But the Scripture by the breathing of the Spirit of God with it, will convince another, and is able to convince another: