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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 Recreations, and outward Mirths: It is an excellent thing for a man so to be merry, as he may not grieve for his Mirth afterwards; to have your part and share in the Saints breakings, as well as in their rejoicings; so to rejoice in the Creature, as not to forget the Creator; so to rejoice in the Servant, as not to forget the Master; so to rejoice in your Inn, as not to forget your Home; so to recreate your self, as you may not take pleasure in your pleasure; but to rise from this Table with an appetite, not with a glut; and to be a bungler at the best Recreation; and to make all your Recreations as so many Engagements to serve God the more freely and cheerfully. These are excellent things in regard of your Mirths and Recreations.
As for your Recreations, and outward Mirths: It is an excellent thing for a man so to be merry, as he may not grieve for his Mirth afterwards; to have your part and share in the Saints breakings, as wel as in their rejoycings; so to rejoyce in the Creature, as not to forget the Creator; so to rejoyce in the Servant, as not to forget the Master; so to rejoyce in your Inn, as not to forget your Home; so to recreate your self, as you may not take pleasure in your pleasure; but to rise from this Table with an appetite, not with a glut; and to be a bungler at the best Recreation; and to make al your Recreations as so many Engagements to serve God the more freely and cheerfully. These are excellent things in regard of your Mirths and Recreations.
As for the Works of God, and his Dispensations: It is an excellent thing for a man to know what Gods Design is, yet to admire where you cannot understand; to praise God for his Judgments, as well as for his Mercies; for his Hell, as well as for his Heaven: and though the vial be poured out upon your Relation, yet to bless God, and at least to be silent; remember Aaron. And in all Gods dealings, still to make a good, and candid Interpretation, for that will argue your Love to God, which will argue his Love to you; for that which ends in your Love to him, came from his Love to you. These are excellent things in regard of Gods Works, and Dispensations.