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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.
It is the will of God, Doct. even our father; that we should be thankful to him in every thing.
It is the will of God, Doct. even our father; that we should be thankfull to him in every thing.
When we are Full, it will be granted that then we are to give thanks to God. Deuteronomy the 8. and the 10. But ye are not only to give thanks when ye are Full; but when ye are Empty: not only when ye are strong, but when ye are weak: not only when you are delivered from the hands of your Enemy; but when you are delivered into the hands of your Enemy.1 Therefore Job says, The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be his Name. Job was plundered by the Enemy, and yet he does bless the Lord: Job was emptied of a full Estate, and yet he does bless the Lord: Job had lost his dear Children, and yet he does bless the Lord: Job in a great measure given up into the hands of Satan, and yet he blesses the Lord: for which he is commended.
When we are Full, it will be granted that then we are to give thanks to God. Deuteronomy the 8. and the 10. But ye are not only to give thanks when ye are Full; but when ye are Empty: not only when ye are strong, but when ye are weak: not only when you are delivered from the hands of your Enemy; but when you are delivered into the hands of your Enemy.1 Therefore Job saies, The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away, blessed be his Name. Job was plundered by the Enemy, and yet he does blesse the Lord: Job was emptied of a full Estate, and yet he does blesse the Lord: Job had lost his dear Children, and yet he does blesse the Lord: Job in a great measure given up into the hands of Satan, and yet he blesses the Lord: for which he is commended.