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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 because I know that the Lord would pardon me if I did it, therefore I will not do it. Thus labour to exercise your faith in time of a temptation.
Sixthly, §6Be sure of this, When temptation arises, don't fear too much: nor don't fear too little. I confess, it's an hard thing to carry it equally, between too much, and too little: but (beloved) if you fear too Much; you honour Satan, you weaken your selves: immoderate fear weakens. And if you fear too little, then you grow secure: security betrays you, and so you lose all before you strike a stroke. Wherefore ⟨p. 117⟩this Rule is: If temptation arise, don't fear too much, though the temptation be never so great: don't fear too little though the temptation be never so small.
Sixthly, §6Be sure of this, When temptation arises, don't fear too much: nor don't fear too little. I confesse, it's an hard thing to carry it equally, between too much, and too little: but (beloved) if you fear too Much; you honour Satan, you weaken your selves: immoderate fear weakens. And if you fear too little, then you grow secure: security betraies you, and so you lose all before you strike a stroke. Wherefore ⟨p. 117⟩this Rule is: If temptation arise, don't fear too much, though the temptation be never so great: don't fear too little though the temptation be never so small.