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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
SAINTS Should not be DISCOURAGED, Whatever their Condition be.
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.
Secondly, Be sure that you think of Christ in a right way and manner,1 as he suits with your condition, and as he is held forth in the Gospel, We are very apt to have mis-thoughts of Christ, as Satan doth transform himself into an Angel of light, so he would transform Christ before you into an Angel of darkness: But the scripture holds him forth under such Relations, as do make him very amiable unto poor sinners. Are you accused by Satan, world, or your own conscience? He is called your Advocate: Are you ignorant? He is called the Prophet. Are you guilty of ⟨p. 55⟩sin? He is called, A Priest, and high Priest: Are you afflicted with many enemies, inward and outward? He is called, a King, and King of Kings: Are you in straits? He is called your way; Are you hungry, or thirsty? he is called, bread, and water of life: Are you afraid you shall fall away, and be condemned at the last? He is our second Adam, a public person, in whose death we dyed, and in whose satisfaction we satisfied; As there is no Temptation or affliction, but some promise or other doth especially suit there withal; So there is no condition, but some Name, some Title, some Attribute of Christ doth especially suit with it: and as you do not look on Christ, but in reference to your condition, so you are not to look upon your condition alone, but with Christs Attribute suitable thereunto; if you look upon Christs Attribute of love without your condition, you may presume; if on your condition without Christs Attribute of love, you may despair: think on both together & you will not be discouraged.
Secondly, Be sure that you think of Christ in a right way and manner,1 as he suteth with your condition, and as he is held forth in the Gospel, We are very apt to have mis-thoughts of Christ, as Satan doth transform himself into an Angel of light, so he would transform Christ before you into an Angel of darkness: But the scripture holds him forth under such Relations, as do make him very amiable unto poor sinners. Are you accused by Satan, world, or your own conscience? He is called your Advocate: Are you ignorant? He is called the Prophet. Are you guilty of ⟨p. 55⟩