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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.
I am such a cursed Swearer, I am such a profane Drunkard, I am such a vile, wretched Wanton, such a Notorious, Scandalous sinner: Oh! these people are blessed, but I am Cursed, but now through the Lords grace I will go unto the Lord Christ that I may be blessed.
I am such a cursed Swearer, I am such a prophane Drunkard, I am such a vile, wretched Wanton, such a Notorious, Scandelous sinner: Oh! these people are blessed, but I am Cursed, but now through the Lords grace I will go unto the Lord Christ that I may be blessed.
Yea, My beloved, here is (me thinks) a strong Invitation, unto all those that are young people for to come unto Jesus Christ: even those that are very young. Hear the word of the Lord ye Children. The Lord Jesus Christ received Children into his arms, and he blest them. You that are nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen years old; you can be solicitous for your fathers blessing, and have gone down upon your knees often unto your father, and you have said, Pray father, pray to God to bless me. Oh! will ye go to your outward father for his blessing? and will ye not go unto Jesus Christ? He is an Everlasting Father, this your earthly father will be dead erelong; He is an Everlasting father (children) and he is able to bless ye, and willing to bless ye. Have ye gone ⟨p. 94⟩down upon your knees to your outward father? Oh! children, down, down upon your knees before the Lord Jesus Christ, and go to him for his blessing. Some of you (it may be) never went yet to Christ for his blessing; ye have lived so many years, ten, eleven, or twelve years, and never went to Christ as a High-Priest, for his blessing all this while: Oh! what a mighty encouragement is here unto all men to come to Christ, that they may be blessed by him.
Yea, My beloved, here is (me thinks) a strong Invitation, unto all those that are young people for to come unto Jesus Christ: even those that are very young. Hear the word of the Lord ye Children. The Lord Jesus Christ received Children into his armes, and he blest them. You that are nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen years old; you can be solicitous for your fathers blessing, and have gone down upon your knees often unto your father, and you have said, Pray father, pray to God to bless me. Oh! will ye go to your outward father for his blessing? and will ye not go unto Jesus Christ? He is an Everlasting Father, this your earthly father will be dead erelong; He is an Everlasting father (children) and he is able to bless ye, and willing to bless ye. Have ye gone