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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
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SERMON III Luke 22.31, 32. Text opened Page 241 Doct. Christ gives leave to Satan sometimes to tempt his own and best Disciples Page 242 Opened 1 What great power Satan hath to tempt and molest the children of men 1 He is an Angel Page 242 2 He is a Spirit Page 243 3 He is able to suggest what he pleaseth ibid 4 He knows what bait will soonest take ibid 5 He is able to follow his suggestions ibid 6 He is able to bemire the fancy ibid 7 To hold down a mans mind to that particular thing Page 244 ⟨image 9⟩8 The same words which are given to God for good, are given to the Devil for evil ibid Wherein the Devil falls short of God ibid 2 He puts forth this power especially upon the best of Saints Page 245 Object Why doth Satan lie so heavy upon the Saints seeing he knows they shall be saved Answ. 1 His envy Page 246 2 That they may be stumbling blocks to others ibid 3 He loves to molest them Page 247 3 How he comes by this power Page 248 4 Why God gives Satan leave to tempt his own children 1 To wean them from that sin they fall into Page 249 2 The manifestation of his own power, wisdom, faithfulness, and free-grace Page 250 Application Why should any man doubt of his sonship Page 251 Object. Mine is no temptation of Satan but the corruption of my own heart Answered 1 It is usual for Saints to charge all Satan's temptations upon their own hearts Page 254 2 The Saints never fall into any great sin, but Satan hath a special hand in it. Page 255 3 It is the disposition of the Saints to be grieved for their sins, as if all were from themselves and nothing from Satan ibid 4 The difference between Satan's temptations and our corruptions Page 256 Object. What comfort can we have in this condition? 1 Nothing befalls you but what may befall a child of God Page 257 2 Whilst thou art tempted Christ is praying for thee ibid 3 The enemy is overcome before he strikes ibid 4 He hath no more power than God gives him Page 258 5 Thou hast something cannot be taken from thee ibid Object. 2 What shall I do that I may not not yield to temptation? ⟨image 10⟩Answered Page 258 Object. What shall I do that I may avoid temptation? 1 Do not stand playing upon the borders of any sin Page 260 2 Get your hearts mortified to the objects of love and fear ibid 3 Take your temptation and dip it in the blood of Christ Page 261