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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.
You will say unto me; Quest. What special thing is there that we should be Thankful unto God for in these times?
Hath the Lord done such great things for England, and art thou only a stranger in Israel? Answ. Did ever England hear of such a year as this last year hath been? Can any Records tell us of such a year? May I not say, Stand out, O all ye Ancient Records from your dust, and tell us from the first day of Englands birth, Did ever England see such a year as this hath been? wherein the Power, and Mercy, and Free-grace of God hath rode in Triumph throughout the Kingdom?
Hath the Lord done such great things for England, and art thou only a stranger in Israel? Answ. Did ever England hear of such a year as this last year hath been? Can any Records tell us of such a year? May I not say, Stand out, O all ye Ancient Records from your dust, and tell us from the first day of Englands birth, Did ever England see such a year as this hath been? wherein the Power, and Mercy, and Free-grace of God hath rode in Triumph throughout the Kingdome?
Yet that I may not be wanting to you, to your Question: look I pray into the 107. Psalm, the 1, and the 2. verses: ye shall find it written: O Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so; whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy. See who are to say so: Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath Redeemed from the hand of the enemy. Beloved! ye know that not long since we were in Captivity, I mean, a Spiritual Captivity: we sate down by the waters side, and said, How shall we do to sing a Christian song? The Lord hath Redeemed us, he hath Redeemed us out of the hand of our Enemies. And if the Lord hath not Redeemed you out of the hand of your Enemy: don't say so: but if he have, Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so.