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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 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.
As for your Condition: It's an excellent thing for a man to be thankful for his present Condition, and yet not to be in love therewith, nor to live thereon: it's ill to murmur in any Condition, it's good to be content in some, but in every Condition to be thankful, is excellent: To fear the Lord in Prosperity, and to love him in Adversity, never to think that my condition is extraordinary; to trust God with my condition by Experience, and yet to trust in God for my condition, over and beyond all experience. These are excellent things in reference to our Condition.
As for your Condition: It's an excellent thing for a man to be thankful for his present Condition, and yet not to be in love therewith, nor to live thereon: it's ill to murmur in any Condition, it's good to be content in some, but in every Condition to be thankful, is excellent: To fear the Lord in Prosperity, and to love him in Adversity, never to think that my condition is extraordinary; to trust God with my condition by Experience, and yet to trust in God for my condition, over and beyond al experience. These are excellent things in reference to our Condition.