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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.
Besides, Is it not matter of Praise, and Thanksgiving, That Satan can tempt you no more, than your own Father gives him leave to do? Simon, Simon, 1(says Christ) Satan hath desired thee, that he may winnow thee as wheat: Mark the words. He hath desired: he was fain to ask leave first, he could not winnow Peter till he had leave. And he could not winnow Job till he had leave: he hath not power to tempt you further than your own Father gives him leave.
Besides, Is it not matter of Praise, and Thanksgiving, That Satan can tempt you no more, than your own Father gives him leave to do? Simon, Simon, 1(saies Christ) Satan hath desired thee, that he may winnow thee as wheat: Mark the words. He hath desired: he was fain to aske leave first, he could not winnow Peter till he had leave. And he could not winnow Job till he had leave: he hath not power to tempt you further than your own Father gives him leave.
Again, Is it not matter of Praise, and Thanksgiving, That nothing hath befallen you, but what hath befallen the best of Gods Children, the greatest Saints? Men say sometimes, Oh! never any ones condition like to mine: never any affliction like to mine. The most godly men have been most sorely tempted. In the old Testament: David, a man after Gods own heart: 'tis said of him;1 The Devil stood up, and moved him to number the people. What a report did God give of Job: and you know his winnowing, and his continuance. In the new Testament: Two famous Apostles Paul and Peter. Peter, Satan hath desired to winnow thee: Paul, a messenger Satan, sent to buffet him. And our Lord Jesus Christ himself, In all things tempted,