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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.
And though we our selves are said to be tempted in all three respects, In regard of Afflictions, Satan's Suggestions, and our own Corruptions, and Sins; yet when it is said in the latter end of the verse, He is able to succour them that are tempted; I take it to be meant especially in he two last respects, and not in the first: for it hath relation unto that which goes before the last verse being a reason of the latter end of the 17. vers. To make reconciliation for the sins of the people, for in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour them that ⟨p. 101⟩are tempted. Hence the Observation that I shall present unto you is only this.
And though we our selves are said to be tempted in all three respects, In regard of Afflictions, Satans Suggestions, and our own Corruptions, and Sins; yet when it is said in the latter end of the verse, He is able to succour them that are tempted; I take it to be meant especially in he two last respects, and not in the first: for it hath relation unto that which goes before the last verse being a reason of the latter end of the 17. vers. To make reconciliation for the sins of the people, for in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succovr them that ⟨p. 101⟩are tempted. Hence the Observation that I shall present unto you is only this.
That God doth suffer his own Servants, and dearest Children, Doct. to be sorely tempted. Yea, even to suffer by the hand of the temptation.
Our Lord and Saviour Christ, the Son of God, the only Beloved Son of God, yet saith the text, He himself hath suffered being tempted: not only tempted, but suffered being tempted. And it is said, of his Brethren, (for so his people are called, in the beginning of the 17. verse) that they are tempted: He is able to succour them that are tempted. Succouring presupposeth suffering.