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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.
Instance 8 Sometimes the Discouragements of the Saints, do arise, From their Employments, Work, and Service.
Instance 8 SOmetimes the Discouragements of the Saints, do arise, From their Employments, Work, and Service.
Either they are not called forth to work for God, as they do desire; or they do want abilities, and skill to work; or they have no success in their work. O! says one, I am a poor, unuseful, and unserviceable Creature: God hath done much for me, but I do nothing for God: others are used, and employed for God; but as for me, I am cast by as an useless Vessel, in whom God hath no pleasure; and therefore I am thus discouraged, have I not just cause and reason now?
Either they are not called forth to work for God, as they do desire; or they do want abilities, and skill to work; or they have no success in their work. O! saies one, I am a poor, unuseful, and unserviceable Creature: God hath done much for me, but I do nothing for God: others are used, and employed for God; but as for me, I am cast by as an useless Vessel, in whom God hath no pleasure; and therefore I am thus discouraged, have I not just cause and reason now?
Answ. 1 No: For, is Family Work and Service nothing? is Relation Work nothing? There is a Three-fold Sweat, says Luther; Political Sweat; Ecclesiastical Sweat; and Domestical Sweat: A man may sweat at Family Work; and it is a great betrushment, to be betrusted with the Work of a Family: and this Work you are betrusted with.
Answ. 1 No: For, is Family Work and Service nothing? is Relation Work nothing? There is a Three-fold Sweat, saies Luther; Political Sweat; Ecclesiastical Sweat; and Domestical Sweat: A man may sweat at Family Work; and it is a great betrushment, to be betrusted with the Work of a Family: and this Work you are betrusted with.