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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.
To this purpose consider the 4. to the Philippians: says the Apostle: Be ye in nothing careful (at the 6. verse) but in every thing, by prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving; let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. This is the way to get a great, and a full peace: Be in nothing careful: be in all things Thankful, then the peace of God shall guard you.
To this purpose consider the 4. to the Philippians: saies the Apostle: Be ye in nothing careful (at the 6. verse) but in every thing, by prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving; let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. This is the way to get a great, and a full peace: Be in nothing careful: be in all things Thankful, then the peace of God shall guard you.
Besides, Hereby ye shall shame the Devil: §4your great adversary shall retreat from tempting of you, as one ashamed and confounded. Some there are that shame the Saints: and are a shame to the ways of God, the Gospel: Some there are that shame the Devil: The Devil said unto God concerning Job, Do but touch him, 1and he will curse thee to thy face. says the Lord, He is in thy hand, only save his life: and Satan touched him: what then? The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away; blessed be his Name. The Devil said, he would Curse God, and he blesses God: See how the Devil is shamed, and confounded here. Some there are that make the Devils words good: Touch him, and he will curse thee to thy face: and so do some do, and thereby they are a shame indeed unto the people of God, and the ways of God. But when people can bless God under Affliction: if ye in every this be Thankful; the Devil is confounded, God is much honoured. Wherefore (beloved) as ye desire that God may be much honoured by you: the Devil confounded: your own peace settled: all your afflictions turned into blessings: and the Lord engaged to you, to raise you