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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.
Now that which is expressed is; Christs tender care of, and love unto his Disciples in regard of their temptations. And this love and care of his towards his Disciples under temptation, is Expressed in many things. First in the forewarning of them, of a temptation coming upon them: there is his love and care, in that he told them of the temptation before it came. And then also, He prayed for them. Yea, He prayed for them before they were tempted. Yea, And he tells them that he did pray for them that they might have assurance of ⟨p. 286⟩his help in the time of their temptation. Great was his love and care, to, and for his Disciples under their temptation. And so the Observation is this.
Now that which is exprest is; Christs tender care of, and love unto his Disciples in regard of their temptations. And this love and care of his towards his Disciples under temptation, is Exprest in many things. First in the forewarning of them, of a temptation coming upon them: there is his love and care, in that he told them of the temptation before it came. And then also, He prayed for them. Yea, He prayed for them before they were tempted. Yea, And he tels them that he did pray for them that they might have assurance of ⟨p. 286⟩his help in the time of their temptation. Great was his love and care, to, and for his Disciples unders their temptation. And so the Observation is this.
Christs love and mercy, Doct. is never more at work for his Disciples, and people, then when they are most assaulted by Satan. When Satan is most busy to tempt, and assault their faith, then is Christs love and mercy most at work, to keep and defend both them and their faith. We don't read of such a prayer for Peter before. We read indeed, that our saviour said unto Peter; Unto thee do I give the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; Thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church: but we don't read there, that he prayed for Peter. But here he prays, and for Peter in particular: I have prayed for Thee. Why? because now his temptations were to be more than Ordinary; and therefore Christs love and care was drawn out, and expressed in a more than ordinary way.