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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
Contents: THE CONTENTS Of the First VOLUMEContents: THE CONTENTS Of the First VOLVMNE
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.
Hebrews, 2.18. SERMON I Text opened Page 98 Doct. God suffers his deerest children to suffer by the hand of temptation Page 101 Opened 1 There is an afflictive disposition in every temptation Page 101 2 God suffers his own children thus to suffer 1 The best many times suffer most Page 103 2 At that very time when they have most of God ibid 3 Satan many times seems to have the better of them Page 104 4 This continues a long time ibid Why God doth so 1 That they may be the more enlightened Page 104 2 That they may be cleansed ibid 3 That they may be kept ibid 4 That their graces may increase Page 105 5 That it may be discovered to themselves and others, what their sins and graces are ibid 6 That they may be the more fit to receive Christ as a Saviour ibid 7 That they may be made like to Christ ibid 8 Upon the same reasons that God suffered the children of Israel to suffer under the Egyptians 1 That his power might appear Page 106 2 That they might not learn their manners ibid 3 That they might be provoked against them to cut them off Page 106 4 That they might long for the Land of Rest Page 107 5 That they might not return back to Egypt. ibid Objection. Answered Page 108 Application Do not question the love of God because of temptations Page 109 Object. How shall I order my heart in temptations? Answ. 1 Take heed you do not yield to any part of a temptation that you may be delivered from. ⟨image 8⟩Page 113 2 Do not carry the guilt of your old condition into a new condition ibid 3 Note what suitableness there is in your condition to the temptation, and take away that Page 114 4 Turn your thoughts to another object Page 115 5 Take the Shield of Faith. ibid 6 Do not fear too much, Do not fear too little Page 116 7 If you overcome, be thankful; if you be overcome, hold up still Page 117 8 Make good improvement of it ibid
Hebrews, 2.18. SERMON I Text opened Page 98 Doct. God suffers his deerest children to suffer by the hand of temptation Page 101 Opened 1 There is an afflictive disposition in every temptation Page 101 2 God suffers his own children thus to suffer 1 The best many times suffer most Page 103 2 At that very time when they have most of God ibid 3 Satan many times seems to have the better of them Page 104 4 This continues a long time ibid Why God doth so 1 That they may be the more enlightened Page 104 2 That they may be cleansed ibid 3 That they may be kept ibid 4 That their graces may encrease Page 105 5 That it may be discovered to themselves and others, what their sins and graces are ibid 6 That they may be the more fit to receive Christ as a Saviour ibid 7 That they may be made like to Christ ibid 8 Ʋpon the same reasons that God suffered the children of Israel to suffer under the Egyptians 1 That his power might appear Page 106 2 That they might not learn their manners ibid 3 That they might be provoked against them to cut them off Page 106 4 That they might long for the Land of Rest Page 107 5 That they might not return back to Egypt. ibid Objection. Answered Page 108 Application Do not question the love of God because of temptations Page 109 Object. How shall I order my heart in temptations? Answ. 1 Take heed you do not yeeld to any part of a temptation that you may be delivered from.