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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.
As for the Ordinances, and means of Grace: It is an excellent thing so to use the public Ordinance, as we may be more fit for private Exercise; and so to use our private Exercise, as we may be the more fit for public Ordinances; to wait upon God in the use of all means, yet not to tie the workings of the Spirit unto any one particular; to observe what that Ordinance is, that is most decried, and despised by the World, and to advance, and honour that; to worship Christ in a Manger. These are excellent things in regard of the Ordinances, and Means of Grace.
As for the Ordinances, and means of Grace: It is an excellent thing so to use the publick Ordinance, as we may be more fit for private Exercise; and so to use our private Exercise, as we may be the more fit for publick Ordinances; to wait upon God in the use of al means, yet not to tie the workings of the Spirit unto any one particular; to observe what that Ordinance is, that is most decried, and dispised by the World, and to advance, and honor that; to worship Christ in a Manger. These are excellent things in regard of the Ordinances, and Means of Grace.
As for your Graces, Gifts, and Comforts: An excellent thing it is, for a man so to exercise one Grace, as he may be fit for another; so to exercise his Faith, as he may be fit for Repentance; and so to exercise his Repentance, as he may grow up into more Assurance; to make all your Graces, Parents to your Comforts, and your Comforts, Hand-maids to your Graces; that your Gifts may beautify your Graces, and your Graces sanctify your Gifts; to be of high Parts, and a low Spirit; to know much, and yet to love, respect, and honour those that know less. These are excellent things in regard of our Gifts, Graces, and Comforts.
As for your Graces, Gifts, and Comforts: An excellent thing it is, for a man so to exercise one Grace, as he may be fit for another; so to exercise his Faith, as he may be fit for Repentance; and so to exercise his Repentance, as he may grow up into more Assurance; to make al your Graces, Parents to your Comforts, and your Comforts, Hand-maids to your Graces; that your Gifts may beautifie your Graces, and your Graces sanctifie your Gifts; to be of high Parts, and a low Spirit; to know much, and yet to love, respect, and honor those that know less. These are excellent things in regard of our Gifts, Graces, and Comforts.