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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.
The Lord Jesus Christ does give leave sometimes unto Satan, Doct. to tempt and winnow his own and best Disciples; Christs own, and best Disciples are exposed to Satan's temptings, and winnowings: not Peter only, but James, and John, and all the beloved Disciples of Jesus Christ were exposed here unto Satan's winnowings. He hath desired You, in the Plural number, not thee Peter only, but you all my Disciples, that he may sift you as wheat.
The Lord Jesus Christ does give leave sometimes unto Satan, Doct. to tempt and winnow his own and best Disciples; Christs own, and best Disciples are exposed to Satans temptings, and winnowings: not Peter only, but James, and John, and all the beloved Disciples of Jesus Christ were exposed here unto Satans winnowings. He hath desired You, in the Plural number, not thee Peter only, but you all my Disciples, that he may sift you as wheat.
For the clearing and making out of this Truth, I shall labour to discover.
First, What great power Satan hath to tempt, molest, and annoy the children of men. Secondly, That he puts forth this power especially upon the Saints, Christs own-and best Disciples. Thirdly, How he comes by this power, and why God the Father gives him this leave. And so to the Application.
First, What great power Satan hath to tempt, molest, and annoy the children of men. Secondly, That he puts forth this power especially upon the Saints, Christs own-and bestDisciples. Thirdly, How he comes by this power, and why God the Father gives him this leave. And so to the Applycation.