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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.
How shall we do this? Quest (you will say:) how must that be done?
Some few things in answer to that, and so I will wind up all.
First, Answ. 1 Observe your own temper, and accommodate your selves: put thy self upon that duty, and that grace, which thine own disposition lies next unto. God hath given us this indulgence.1 Is any afflicted? let him pray: is any merry? let him sing Psalms. According to your disposition (says he) that is the meaning: So let your work be, so let your grace be. It may be thou canst not Pray: by that time thou hast been at another duty that thy disposition lies more unto, next unto, thou wilt be fit to pray. It may be thou canst not Sing: by that time thou hast been at Prayer, which thy disposition lies next unto, thou wilt be fit to Sing, Let us not be more cruel to our souls than God is: he hath give us this indulgence: observe your selves, accommodate your selves; and by this means you shall be able upon all occasions to bless and praise the Lord.
First, Answ. 1 Observe your own temper, and accommodate your selves: put thy self upon that duty, and that grace, which thine own disposition lies next unto. God hath given us this indulgence.1 Is any afflicted? let him pray: is any merry? let him sing Psalms. According to your disposition (saies he) that is the meaning: So let your work be, so let your grace be. It may be thou canst not Pray: by that time thou hast been at another duty that thy disposition lies more unto, next unto, thou wilt be fit to pray. It may be thou canst not Sing: by that time thou hast been at Prayer, which thy disposition lies next unto, thou wilt be fit to Sing, Let us not be more cruel to our souls than God is: he hath give us this indulgence: observe your selves, accommodate your selves; and by this means you shall be able upon all occasions to blesse and praise the Lord.