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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.
Answ. 2 Though the sense of the Scripture be but one entire sense, yet sometimes the Scripture is to be understood Literally, sometimes Figuratively, and Metaphorically (but always Spiritually, for when it is taken Literally, it is taken Spiritually) for says the ⟨p. 49⟩Apostle; If thy Brother offend thee, heap coals of fire upon his head. that is not to be taken Literally, but Metaphorically. So when our Saviour saith, If thine eye, or hand, or foot offend thee, pull it out, and cut it off; this is not to be understood Literally, but Metaphorically.
Answ. 2 Though the sense of the Scripture be but one intire sense, yet somtimes the Scripture is to be understood Literally, somtimes Figuratively, and Metaphorically (but alwaies Spiritually, for when it is taken Literally, it is taken Spiritually) for saies the ⟨p. 49⟩Apostle; If thy Brother offend thee, heap coals of fire upon his head. that is not to be taken Literally, but Metaphorically. So when our Savior saith, If thine eye, or hand, or foot offend thee, pull it out, and cut it off; this is not to be understood Literally, but Metaphorically.
Answ. 3 Though the Scripture be applied Mystically sometimes, and doth receive a Mystical application; yet for your direction herein, ye must know,
Answ. 3 Though the Scripture be applied Mystically somtimes, and doth receive a Mystical application; yet for your direction herein, ye must know,