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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.
First. Whosoever thou art that makes this Objection: §1Didst thou never find a spiritual fire come down from Heaven (as it were) upon thy heart in Duty, or after Duty? In the times of the old-Testament, if they offered up a sacrifice, and a material fire came down from Heaven and burnt up the sacrifice to ashes, it was a certain testimony, that the sacrifice was accepted. Now in the times of the Gospel we must not expect material fire to come down upon our Duties: But hath the Lord at any time caused an inward, and spiritual fire to fall down upon thy heart, warming thy spirit in Duty? there the Lord speaks thus much to thee; Thy sacrifice is turned into ashes, and it is accepted by Jesus Christ.
First. Whosoever thou art that makes this Objection: §1Didst thou never find a spiritual fire come down from Heaven (as it were) upon thy heart in Duty, or after Duty? In the times of the old-Testament, if they offered up a sacrifice, and a material fire came down from Heaven and burnt up the sacrifice to ashes, it was a certain testimony, that the sacrifice was accepted. Now in the times of the Gospel we must not expect material fire to come down upon our Duties: But hath the Lord at any time caused an inward, and spiritual fire to fall down upon thy heart, warming thy spirit in Dutie? there the Lord speaks thus much to thee; Thy sacrifice is turn'd into ashes, and it is accepted by Jesus Christ.
Again, §2Did you never find in your heart (you that make this Objection) to Pray, and Cry, and Intercede for others, for the godly especially? Look what disposition there is in your heart towards the members of Christ, there is the same disposition in Christ's heart towards you. Ah! do you think that there is love in your bosom towards the Saints; and that there is none in Christ's heart towards you? Do you think that your bowels are more large than Christ's? Canst thou find in thine heart to go unto God, when thou seest a Saint in misery, to go to God, and pray, and cry, and intercede for him? and don't you think that the Lord Jesus hath as much bowels towards you, to go and intercede for you, and present your prayers unto God the Father.