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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.
But you will say: Quest. Suppose that a man be oppressed with sad Temptations, black and dark Temptations; God does not only withdraw, but Satan draws near, heavy, and dreadful Temptations press in upon him: is it the will of God the Father, that he should be Thankful in this condition also?
But you will say: Quest. Suppose that a man be oppressed with sad Temptations, black and dark Temptations; God does not only withdraw, but Satan draws neer, heavy, and dreadful Temptations presse in upon him: is it the will of God the Father, that he should be Thankful in this condition also?
Yes, Answ. For is it not matter of Praise (think ye) and Thankfulness, that your Enemy is overcome before you strike a stroke? you shall be more than Conquerors: write your Enemy overcome before you fight.1 Be of good comfort ⟨p. 313⟩(says Christ) I have overcome the world; and so the god of the world: Satan: your Enemy is overcome before you do strike a stroke.
Yes, Answ. For is it not matter of Praise (think ye) and Thankfulnesse, that your Enemy is overcome before you strike a stroke? you shall be more than Conquerers: write your Enemy overcome before you fight.1 Be of good comfort ⟨p. 313⟩(saies Christ) I have overcome the world; and so the god of the world: Satan: your Enemy is overcome before you do strike a stroke.
- 1Job. 16.33.