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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.
But especially, it is the Duty of all the Churches to pray, and pray much for this great Mercy of Establishment; for the Lord hath said, Isaiah. 62.6. Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest, till he establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth. Such a time as this, there is a coming; we are commanded to pray, and to pray earnestly for it; and the Lord hath not only promised the Mercy, but to give hearts to pray for it: for saith he, I have set Watch-men upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace, day nor night, wherefore let us give him no rest: So shall the Churches have rest, and be established.
But especially, it is the Duty of al the Churches to pray, and pray much for this great Mercy of Establishment; for the Lord hath said, Esai. 62.6. Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest, till he establish, and make Jerusalem a praise in the Earth. Such a time as this, there is a coming; we are commanded to pray, and to pray earnestly for it; and the Lord hath not only promised the Mercy, but to give hearts to pray for it: for saith he, I have set Watch-men upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shal never hold their peace, day nor night, wherefore let us give him no rest: So shal the Churches have rest, and be established.
Thirdly: As for Particular Persons. Wouldst thou be established in the Truth, and good Ways of God? Then observe what those things are, which do make others unsettled, and take heed thereof. In case a man doth decay, or break in his Estate; some great Merchant, Tradesman, or Farmer break, you will diligently look into the causes of it, and say, this man lived at too high a rate, beyond his Estate; or he was bound for others, or he kept ill Company, or he did not keep his Accounts well, and therefore I will take heed of these things. Now will ye observe the Causes of an outward Break, and will ye not observe what are the Reasons