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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.
Now beloved in the Lord, I appeal unto all your souls, you that make this Objection, that are afraid the Lord Christ hath not blest you as your High-Priest, hath not laid his hand upon you, and blest you: yet don't ye know more of Christ than ye have known before? hath not the hidden truths of the Gospel been increased and multiplied upon your hearts? hath not your hearts been brought nearer to God by Affliction? hath not your souls been drawn nearer to God by his outward dealings with you? And as Abraham was therefore blest, because he was made a blessing ⟨p. 92⟩to others: So I appeal to ye, have not your Parts, Gifts, and Graces, in some measure been blessings unto others, even unto your poor Family, and unto others also? Then be of good Comfort (man or woman) where ever thou standest, the Lord Christ hath blest thee, and thou shalt be blessed, hold up thy head poor blessed soul, the Lord Jesus hath blest thee: when the Lord did lay this blessing upon thee, I cannot till thee, but I find thee a blessed man, stay thy self upon the Lord, cheer up thy drooping heart, thou art a blessed soul.
Now beloved in the Lord, I appeal unto all your souls, you that make this Objection, that are afraid the Lord Christ hath not blest you as your High-Priest, hath not laid his hand upon you, and blest you: yet don't ye know more of Christ than ye have known before? hath not the hidden truths of the Gospel been increased and multiplied upon your hearts? hath not your hearts been brought neerer to God by Affliction? hath not your souls been drawn neerer to God by his outward dealings with you? And as Abraham was therefore blest, because he was made a blessing ⟨p. 92⟩to others: So I appeal to ye, have not your Parts, Gifts, and Graces, in some measure been blessings unto others, even unto your poor Family, and unto others also? Then be of good Comfort (man or woman) where ever thou stand'st, the Lord Christ hath blest thee, and thou shalt be blessed, hold up thy head poor blessed soul, the Lord Jesus hath blest thee: when the Lord did lay this blessing upon thee, I cannot till thee, but I find thee a blessed man, stay thy self upon the Lord, cheer up thy drooping heart, thou art a blessed soul.