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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.
Well, But what will make a man to be always Blessing, Quest. and Praising of God in Christ?
Well, But what will make a man to be alwaies Blessing, Quest. and Praising of God in Christ?
The knowledge that a man is blessed by Christ, Answ. will make a man bless God for Christ. And therefore consider how the Apostle reasons, in the 1. of the Ephesians, & the 3. vers. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Why? Who hath blessed US. When once a man can come to this, for to say, That the Lord Christ hath blest him; then he will break forth into blessing and praising of the Lord; Oh! Blessed be the Lord: Bless the Lord, O my soul; & bless the Lord all that is within me: For the Lord hath blessed me with spiritual blessings. Do you therefore desire to be always in this work of blessing the Lord? think much of this.
The knowledge that a man is blessed by Christ, Answ. wil make a man blesse God for Christ. And therefore consider how the Apostle reasons, in the 1. of the Ephesians, & the 3. vers. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Why? Who hath blessed ƲS. When once a man can come to this, for to say, That the Lord Christ hath blest him; then he will break forth into blessing and praising of the Lord; Oh! Blessed be the Lord: Blesse the Lord, O my soul; & blesse the Lord all that is within me: For the Lord hath blessed me with spiritual blessings. Do you therefore desire to be alwaies in this work of blessing the Lord? think much of this.
To conclude all; give me leave to call upon you, to remember what ye have read. Ye have read, That it is the work of our great High-Priest, To Satisfy for the sins of the people. To answer unto all Accusations that are brought against them: To