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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.
What comfort! Is it not much comfort to know, Answ. that there is nothing does befall you, but what may befall a true child of God? Sometimes ye say thus: No mans condition is like to mine; did I but know that it is so with other of Gods children, then I should be satisfied: This Doctrine tells thee, That Christs own best Disciples, sometimes, are exposed to Satan's temptings, to Satan's winnowings.
What comfort! Is it not much comfort to know, Answ. that there is nothing does befal you, but what may befall a true child of God? Sometimes ye say thus: No mans condition is like to mine; did I but know that it is so with other of Gods children, then I should be satisfied: This Doctrine tels thee, That Christs own best Disciples, sometimes, are exposed to Satans temptings, to Satans winnowings.
Is it not a great comfort, for a man to know, that while he is tempted, Christ is at prayer for him? But I have prayed for thee. In time of temptation you cannot pray, I but Christ can pray, and he is then at prayer for you: as he said to Peter, so he says to every Disciple of his now, But I have prayed for thee: poor soul, though thou canst not pray thy self, yet I have prayed for thee.
Is it not a great comfort, for a man to know, that while he is tempted, Christ is at prayer for him? But I have prayed for thee. In time of temptation you cannot pray, I but Christ can pray, and he is then at prayer for you: as he said to Peter, so he saies to every Disciple of his now, But I have prayed for thee: poor soul, though thou canst not pray thy self, yet I have prayed for thee.
Is it not a sweet comfort, for a man to know, that the Enemy is overcome before he strikes? Satan's temptation is overcome by Christs Intercession; and Christ prays before Satan tempts; But I have prayed for thee: before the temptation came.