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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.
This Intercession of Jesus Christ; Ans. this work of the Priestly Office of Christ, and the consideration thereof, it does conduce exceedingly unto our Grace, and Holiness. For.
This Intercession of Jesus Christ; Ans. this work of the Priestly Office of Christ, and the consideration thereof, it does conduce exceedingly unto our Grace, and Holinesse. For.
First, §1What a mighty encouragement is here unto all poor sinners, for to come unto Jesus Christ? He ever liveth to make Intercession for those that come unto God by him: Oh! then, who would not come unto God by Christ? who would not come unto Jesus Christ? Me thinks a poor sinner should say, Indeed my sins were so great, that I was afraid for to come unto God: But now I hear, that the Lord Jesus Christ is in Heaven, to make intercession, for all those that come unto God by him; Though I have been a Drunkard, now I will go unto God by Christ: And though I have been a Swearer, and though I have been an unclean wanton, yet I will go unto God by Christ. Indeed, I thought that my time was past; for I have been an Old Swearer; and I have been an Old Drunkard; and I have been an Old Sabbath-breaker; and I have been a sinner so long, that I was even afraid of going to God at all; and thought there was no mercy, nor no pardon for me: But seeing now, that this is true, That the Lord Jesus Christ is in Heaven, to make intercession for all those that come unto God by him; Well, through the Lords grace, now I will go unto the Lord Christ, I will go unto Jesus Christ: I indeed, am a young man, and I thought it was to no purpose to go unto God, God would not regard poor ignorant ones, and I am a poor ignorant creature, and ⟨p. 49⟩thought it was to no purpose for me to go unto God: But now I understand this, That the Lord Jesus Christ is in Heaven to make intercession for all those that come unto God by him: Well then, Though I am ignorant, yet will I go unto God by Christ: and though I am but a poor young thing, and scarce understand the terms of Religion; yet will I go unto God by Christ. Oh! come unto Christ, come unto Christ: Behold here, in the Name of the Lord, I stand and make invitation to poor sinners; Come poor Drunkard, Swearer, Sabbath-breaker, Unclean heart; the Lord Jesus Christ is in Heaven to make intercession for all that come unto God by him; and will not you come? Oh! how will you answer it at the great day? when it shall be said, The Lord Jesus Christ made a tender, and offer of mercy to you, and you would not accept of it, you would not come unto him. Here is matter of great Encouragement unto all poor sinners to come unto Jesus Christ.