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Seasonable truths in evil-times in several sermons / lately preached in and about London
Seasonable truths in evil-times in several sermons / lately preached in and about London by William Bridge, late preacher of the word of God at Yarmouth.Seasonable truths in evil-times in several sermons / lately preached in and about London by Willam Bridge, late preacher of the word of God at Yarmouth.
London: printed for Nath. Crouch, 1668
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Sermon 4: The two Witnesses, their Testimony.Sermon 4: The two VVitnesses, their Testimony.
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.
Thirdly, Be fruitful as the Olive tree; And be lightsome as the Candlestick. O that God would roll away the reproach of a barren heart from every one of you, and of a barren life. Tis time now to be fruitful that you may be as the Olive-Tree, and as the Candlestick, to hold forth your light to others.
Thirdly, Be fruitful as the Olive tree; And be lightsome as the Candlestick. O that God would roul away the reproach of a barren heart from every one of you, and of a barren life. Tis time now to be fruitful that you may be as the Olive-Tree, and as the Candlestick, to hold forth your light to others.
Fourthly, Pray now have a care that you wear your Sackcloth handsomely. Truly these Meetings that now we do enjoy, they have a Sack-cloth on them: there is a Sack-cloth upon the loins of every such meeting as this. Christians, you have your Sack-cloth on, pray wear your Sack-cloth handsomely, for in due time you shall have Robes, you shall come forth in white Robes, having your Palms in your hands, only for the present wear your Sack-cloth handsomely. I mean, carry your sad and mournful condition as you ought.
Fourthly, Pray now have a care that you wear your Sackcloth handsomly. Truly these Meetings that now we do enjoy, they have a Sack-cloth on them: there is a Sack-cloth upon the loyns of every such meeting as this. Christians, you have your Sack-cloth on, pray wear your Sack-cloth handsomly, for in due time you shall have Robes, you shall come forth in white Robes, having your Palmes in your hands, only for the present wear your Sack-cloth handsomly. I mean, carry your sad and mournful condition as you ought.
Fifthly, If you find that you be not able for to bear your testimony as you would, and as you should: Go then to Christ, and remember this promise, I will give power unto my Two Witnesses. O plead this promise Christians, it is a great promise: I will give power unto my two Witnesses. Though men take away power from you for Prophesy; They will not let you Pray, nor Prophesy, yet I will give power.] I will give power in opposition to your own weakness. And I will give power in opposition to mens Malice. Therefore go to Christ and press this promise, Lord, I am one of thy poor Witnesses, therefore give power