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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.
But you will say unto me; Quest. We are greatly unskilled in this ⟨p. 113⟩matter: temptations I have, and great temptations, where ever I go, in every business: but Oh! how should I so order things, and manage my thoughts, and my heart, as that I may be able so to walk under these temptations, that I may have peace and comfort in the latter end.
But you will say unto me; Quest. We are greatly unskil'd in this ⟨p. 113⟩matter: temptations I have, and great temptations, where ever I go, in every business: but Oh! how should I so order things, and mannage my thoughts, and my heart, as that I may be able so to walk under these temptations, that I may have peace and comfort in the latter end.
Beloved, the next point tells us, Answ. That Jesus Christ is a succouring Christ to all his tempted people: and I intend (God willing) to show you, how Christ succours, and how we should draw succour from him under temptations. But for the present, give me leave to give you some Rules, and Directions, against these suffering temptations, and so I will wind up all.
Beloved, the next point tels us, Answ. That Jesus Christ is a succouring Christ to all his tempted people: and I intend (God willing) to shew you, how Christ succours, and how we should draw succour from him under temptations. But for the present, give me leave to give you some Rules, and Directions, against these suffering temptations, and so I will winde up all.