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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. No: For though your Grace be never so small, yet if it be good Coin, and not a Counter, then you have no reason to be discouraged in this regard. Now to satisfy you in this scruple, I'll tell you what small, weak, little Grace will do, and not do, in opposition to common Grace.
Answ. No: For though your Grace be never so smal, yet if it be good Coyn, and not a Counter, then you have no reason to be discouraged in this regard. Now to satisfie you in this scruple, I'le tell you what smal, weak, little Grace will do, and not do, in opposition to common Grace.
It will not oppose much Grace; the least Spark of fire will not oppose the flame, or resist the flame; Water will, because Fire and Water are contrary: and so, false Grace, will oppose the highest degree of Grace, saying, What need you be so strict, and precise? You may go to Heaven with less ado: but the least degree of true Grace, will not oppose the highest.
It will not oppose much Grace; the least Spark of fire will not oppose the flame, or resist the flame; Water will, because Fire and Water are contrary: and so, false Grace, will oppose the highest degree of Grace, saying, What need you be so strict, and precise? You may go to Heaven with less ado: but the least degree of true Grace, wil not oppose the highest.
It loves Examination, it loves to examine; and to be examined; for it is sincere, and sincerity is much in examination: it is called [Greek or Hebrew], for it holds up all its actions to the Sun and light; it doth love the work of examination: false, counterfeit, common Grace, doth not so.