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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 why, Quest. and what Reason is there, That the Lord Jesus Christ should in all things be made like unto us his Brethren?
The Apostle in these words gives the Reason, Answ. That he might be a merciful, and a faithful high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people, &c. The Lord God our Father, swear unto Jesus Christ, Thou art a Priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek. He was to be the great high Priest. Among the Jews, in the times of the old Testament, they had an high Priest, that was in all things to stand between God and them, and in case any sinned, to make an atonement for them. As the Jews had their High Priest: So the Lord Jesus Christ, he was to be, and he is, The Apostle, and the High Priest of our Christian profession, as Aaron was of the Jews profession. And therefore says the Apostle, It behoved him, in all things to be made like unto us.
The Apostle in these words gives the Reason, Answ. That he might be a merciful, and a faithful high Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people, &c. The Lord God our Father, swear unto Jesus Christ, Thou art a Priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek. He was to be the great high Priest. Among the Jews, in the times of the old Testament, they had an high Priest, that was in all things to stand between God and them, and in case any sinned, to make an atonement for them. As the Jewes had their High Priest: So the Lord Jesus Christ, he was to be, and he is, The Apostle, and the High Priest of our Christian profession, as Aaron was of the Jewes profession. And therefore saies the Apostle, It behoved him, in all things to be made like unto us.
But could not Jesus Christ be merciful unto poor tempted souls, Quest. unless he were in all things made like to them: like in their Natures, like in their Affections, like in matter of Temptations.