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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.
Yea, As the Lord Jesus Christ is said to be made sin for us, in the Abstract: So are we said to be made Righteousnesses by him; in the Abstract too: As we have it, in the 1. of ⟨p. 52⟩the Canticles, & the 3. vers. Therefore do the Virgins love thee: so we read it in our english translation: But in the Hebrew it is Therefore do the Righteousnesses love thee. The Saints and Believers through Christ, are called, Righteousnesses, in the Abstract. So that here is the great acceptance, that the Saints, and Believers do find through this acceptation of Jesus Christ our High-Priest.
Yea, As the Lord Jesus Christ is said to be made sin for us, in the Abstract: So are we said to be made Righteousnesses by him; in the Abstract too: As we have it, in the 1. of ⟨p. 52⟩the Canticles, & the 3. vers. Therefore do the Virgins love thee: so we reade it in our english translation: But in the Hebrew it is Therefore do the Righteousnesses love thee. The Saints and Beleevers through Christ, are called, Righteousnesses, in the Abstract. So that here is the great acceptance, that the Saints, and Beleevers do find through this acceptation of Jesus Christ our High-Priest.
But, Quest. Suppose a man be very poor, and lives in some mean cottage; which hath but one room to lie, dine and sup in; and that a smoky, dark room too: and this poor creature comes and prays unto God: Will the Great and Glorious God of Heaven and Earth take notice of such a prayer, from such a worm as this? and shall he find acceptance with God the Father?
But, Quest. Suppose a man be very poor, and lives in some mean cottage; which hath but one room to lie, dine and sup in; and that a smoky, dark room too: and this poor creature comes and prayes unto God: Will the Great and Glorious God of Heaven and Earth take notice of such a prayer, from such a worme as this? and shall he find acceptance with God the Father?