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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.
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.
It loves Examination, it loves to examine; and to be examined; for it is sincere, and sincerity is much in examination: it is called 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, 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.
It is very inquisitive after the ways of God, and after further Truths: As the man that climbs up into the Tree, first gets hold on the lower Boughs, then on the higher, and so winds himself into the body of the Tree, till he comes to the top; So doth a Christian do; he begins with the lower, then unto higher, and so to higher discoveries: at the first therefore, he is most inquisitive, What shall I do to be saved? says he; and again, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? False and common Grace is not so.