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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 a mighty encouragement is here to all that hear the word of the Lord, to get into Jesus Christ!
What a mighty incouragement is here to al that hear the word of the Lord, to get into Jesus Christ!
But if I be godly; and all this be true: Why should I question the love of God towards me in the time of my temptation? Beloved! ye know it in your Experience, ye are never more apt for to question the love of Christ, than in temptation; and yet Christs love is never more at work for you, than in temptation. Oh! what an unworthy answering of Christs love is here!
But if I be godly; and al this be true: Why should I question the love of God towards me in the time of my temptation? Beloved! ye know it in your Experience, ye are never more apt for to question the love of Christ, than in temptation; and yet Christs love is never more at work for you, than in temptation. Oh! what an unworthy answering of Christs love is here!
Again, If I be Godly: Why should I not be contented, and quiet under all my temptations, though they be never so great? Christ prayeth for me, Christs love is most at work now I am most assaulted, his bowels then yearn towards me.
Again, If I be Godly: Why should I not be contented, and quiet under all my temptations, though they be never so great? Christ prayeth for me, Christs love is most at work now I am most assaulted, his bowels then yern towards me.