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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
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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.
First, Quest. 1 If ye ask me, What power Satan hath to infest, molest, and thus to tempt the children of men?
First, Quest. 1 If ye aske me, What power Satan hath to infest, molest, and thus to tempt the children of men?
I answer, Answ. 1 First, ye know that Satan is an Angel still; ⟨p. 243⟩and being an Angel, he is a Superior creature to man, and therefore, according to the rank of Creation he hath a great deal of power over man. Man hath a great power over the Beasts, for man is a Superior. The Beasts have a great deal of power over the Herbs, and the grass, for the Beast is the Superior. The Angels by Creation are Superior to man, Satan, though fallen, is an Angel still: according to the rank of Creation, therefore he must needs have a mighty power over the children of men.
I answer, Answ. 1 First, ye know that Satan is an Angel still; ⟨p. 243⟩