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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.
There is no condition so sad, Reas. 2 but somewhat is good that is mingled with it. No darkness so dark, but-some light withal. No misery so miserable but some mercy withal. Heaven is all Mercy: and Hell is all Misery: but this life ⟨p. 307⟩is made up of both, 'tis a twi-light: Some good in every condition, and therefore, in Every thing we are to give Thanks unto God.
There is no condition so sad, Reas. 2 but somewhat is good that is mingled with it. No darknesse so dark, but-some light withal. No misery so miserable but some mercy withal. Heaven is all Mercy: and Hell is all Misery: but this life ⟨p. 307⟩is made up of both, 'tis a twi-light: Some good in every condition, and therefore, in Every thing we are to give Thanks unto God.
'Tis the duty of a Christian to be like unto Jesus Christ: Reas. 3 he was thankful in Every thing. When he had not whereon to lay his head, Father, I thank thee. 1When he was to go to his agony, and sweat drops of blood; they sung an Hymn, (says the text) a Psalm of Praise. So, when a Christian is to go to his agony: what ever agony he meets withal, there is rise enough yet for his Thankfulness: In Every thing be thankful. As the Apostle hath it in the 5. to the Ephesians, and the 20. Giving thanks always, for all things unto God, even the father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
'Tis the duty of a Christian to be like unto Jesus Christ: Reas. 3 he was thankful in Every thing. When he had not whereon to lay his head, Father, I thank thee. 1When he was to go to his agony, and sweat drops of blood; they sung an Hymne, (saies the text) a Psalm of Praise. So, when a Christian is to go to his agony: what ever agony he meets withal, there is rise enough yet for his Thankfulnesse: In Every thing be thankful. As the Apostle hath it in the 5. to the Ephesians, and the 20. Giving thanks alwaies, for all things unto God, even the father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.