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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
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For answer to that, Answ. look into the 2. of the Canticles, and the 14. verse. O my dove that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, (they are the words of Christ) let me hear thy voice; Why? for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. But I pray, where now is the Church? In the clefts of the rock, and in the secret places of the stairs: in a hole under the stairs (as it were) in a poor distressed place, an hidden place; now (says he) here thy voice is sweet, and thy tountenance comely.
For answer to that, Answ. look into the 2. of the Canticles, and the 14. verse. O my dove that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, (they are the words of Christ) let me hear thy voice; Why? for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. But I pray, where now is the Church? In the clefts of the rock, and in the secret places of the staires: in a hole under the staires (as it were) in a poor distressed place, an hidden place; now (saies he) here thy voice is sweet, and thy tountenance comely.
Well, Quest. But suppose that a Duty, or service be performed by one that is weak; weak in Grace, or weak in parts and Gifts: for this is my case, (will some say) I am one of very weak parts and Gifts, and I have little Memory, or Ability of speech; there are some men indeed, that are of great Parts, and Graces, and when they pray, I make no question but their prayers do find acceptance; but as for me, I am one of very mean Abilities; Oh! can there be any acceptance of such prayers as mine are through Jesus Christ? Will God answer such stammerings, lispings, half-words, broken imperfect petitions?
Well, Quest. But suppose that a Duty, or service be performed by one that is weak; weak in Grace, or weak in parts and Gifts: for this is my case, (will some say) I am one of very weak parts and Gifts, and I have little Memory, or Ability of speech; there are some men indeed, that are of great Parts, and Graces, and when they pray, I make no question but their prayers do find acceptance; but as for me, I am one of very mean Abilities; Oh! can there be any acceptance of such prayers as mine are through Jesus Christ? Will God answer such stammerings, lispings, halfe-words, broken imperfect petitions?