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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.
Doct. That true saving faith, will do very great things.
It is true Faith that the Apostle here speaks of, as appears by the whole Chapter; and these things that they did, as appears to the Reader at first view, were great things: So that I shall not need to spend any time for clearing of the Doctrine from the words that it doth arise from; and all these Verses and words, they are witnesses to it, they cry out this Doctrine with one Voice, True saving Faith, will do very great things.
It is true Faith that the Apostle here speaks of, as appears by the whol Chapter; and these things that they did, as appears to the Reader at first view, were great things: So that I shal not need to spend any time for cleering of the Doctrine from the words that it doth arise from; and al these Verses and words, they are witnesses to it, they cry out this Doctrine with one Voyce, True saving Faith, will do very great things.
For the opening and clearing whereof, I shall labour to show, 1. That true saving Faith, is a doing, working, stirring Grace. 2. That true saving Faith, will do great things. And, 3. How Faith comes to do such great things.
For the opening and cleering whereof, I shal labor to shew, 1. That true saving Faith, is a doing, working, stirring Grace. 2. That true saving Faith, will do great things. And, 3. How Faith comes to do such great things.