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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 is written to the Thessalonians, is written for our instruction. What they are commanded as Christians, we are commanded as Christians.
In the latter part of this Chapter, several Exhortations were given to them: among the rest this is one: In which ye have, The Exhortation it self; In every thing give thanks. And the Reason in forcing that Exhortation: for this is the will of God in Christ Tesus concerning you.
In the latter part of this Chapter, several Exhortations were given to them: among the rest this is one: In which ye have, The Exhortation it self; In every thing give thanks. And the Reason in forcing that Exhortation: for this is the wil of God in Christ Tesus conerning you.
In every thing give thanks] In Prosperity, and in Adversity; whether things go well, or whether they go ill: In every thing give thanks. He had said before, verse 16, 17. Rejoice evermore, Pray continually. Unto those Exhortations he adds no such Reason as here: Because it may seem strange, that a man should give thanks in every thing; he adds also: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. So that plainly here lies this Observation, or Truth upon the words.
In every thing give thanks] In Prosperity, and in Adversity; whether things go well, or whether they go ill: In every thing give thanks. He had said before, verse 16, 17. Rejoyce evermore, Pray continually. Unto those Exhortations he adds no such Reason as here: Because it may seem strange, that a man should give thanks in every thing; he adds also: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. So that plainly here lies this Observation, or Truth upon the words.