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The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emanuel College in CambridgeThe works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge
The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emanuel College in Cambridge; now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The first volume. Viz. I. The great Gospel-mystery of the saints comfort and holiness, opened and applied from Christs priestly office. II. Satan's power to tempt; and Christs love to, and care of his people under temptation. III. Thankfulness required in every condition.The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge; now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The first volume. Viz. I. The great Gospel-mysterie of the saints comfort and holinesse, opened and applyed from Christs priestly office. II. Satans power to tempt; and Christs love to, and care of his people under temptation. III. Thankfulnesse required in every condition.
London: printed for Peter Cole, 1649
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.
But you will say unto me: Object. This is indeed exceeding ⟨p. 41⟩good, and very comfortable in it self: but what is this to me? for I am afraid that the Lord Christ, does not intercede for me: if indeed I could persuade my self, that the Lord Jesus were in Heaven as my High-Priest, to intercede for me, I think verily I should have comfort, though I were in the lowest bottom, though I were in Hell it self: but Oh! I am afraid to bear my self upon the Intercession of Jesus Christ, lest I should presume.
But you will say unto me: Object. This is indeed exceeding ⟨p. 41⟩good, and very comfortable in it self: but what is this to me? for I am afraid that the Lord Christ, does not intercede for me: if indeed I could perswade my self, that the Lord Jesus were in Heaven as my High-Priest, to intercede for me, I think verily I should have comfort, though I were in the lowest bottom, though I were in Hell it self: but Oh! I am afraid to bear my self upon the Intercession of Jesus Christ, lest I should presume.
This is the great Objection, and stands up continually, Ans. to resist the comforts of Gods people: Give me leave therefore, to deal with this Objection all along, and to take it off, that so the comfort may fall the more fully upon you.
First, I will show, It is no presumption for us, to bear our selves upon the Intercession of Jesus Christ.
First, I will shew, It is no presumption for us, to bear our selves upon the Intercession of Jesus Christ.