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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.
Take their High-Priest, and though he did go into the Holy of Holiest for the people, yet he never led the people into the Holy of Holiest, they stood without: But our great High-priest, is not only gone into the Holy of Holiest himself, but doth also lead every poor believer into the Holy of Holiest: as we read in the 10. of the Hebrews, and the 19. verse: Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus Christ. The people might not enter into the Holiest, in the time of the Jews: But our great High-Priest, hath improved his favour for us thus far, that every man may come into the Holy of Holiest.
Take their High-Priest, and though he did go into the Holy of Holiest for the people, yet he never led the people into the Holy of Holiest, they stood without: But our great High-priest, is not only gone into the Holy of Holiest himself, but doth also lead every poor beleever into the Holy of Holiest: as we reade in the 10. of the Hebrews, and the 19. verse: Having therefore brethren boldness to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus Christ. The people might not enter into the Holiest, in the time of the Jewes: But our great High-Priest, hath improved his favour for us thus far, that every man may come into the Holy of Holiest.
Now, If our great High-Priest in this respect, go beyond all the High-Priests that ever were before him, and they did improve their interest, and their favour, and their acceptance for the people, much more doth the Lord Jesus Christ, our High-Priest, improve the favour, interest, and acceptance that he hath in heaven, for our acceptance, and and the acceptance of all our Duties. And that is a Third Particular.
But, Quest. 4 If that it be so; then surely we have great acceptance in all our Duties: but have we so?