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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.
SO good is the God of Jacob to his Israel on this side the promised Land, that no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly.
Friend, If it may be verified of thee, what our blessed Saviour spake of Nathaniel, behold an Israelite indeed in whom is no guile; thou hast at present, not only a title to Esau's ENOUGH, but the tenure of Jacobs-ALL: according to that ancient Charter of all Saints recorded by that great Apostle of the Gentiles, —For All things are yours; whether Paul, 1or Apollo, or Cephas &c. All are yours, and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods.
Friend, If it may be verified of thee, what our blessed Saviour spake of Nathaniel, behold an Israelite indeed in whom is no guile; thou hast at present, not only a title to Esau's ENOƲGH, but the tenure of Jacobs-ALL: according to that ancient Charter of all Saints recorded by that great Apostle of the Gentiles, —For All things are yours; whether Paul, 1or Apollo, or Cephas &c. All are yours, and you are Christs, and Christ is Gods.
The very Persons and Ministry, Calling and Gifts, Studies and Writings, Prayers and Sermons of the faithful Ministers of the Gospel, 1All are for the use, service, and comfort of Christs LITTLE-LITTLE FLOCK. This Evangelical truth is notably proved by the same Apostle to the Ephesians. When our only High-Priest ascended up on high (into the Holy of Holies, there to transact his Priestly office of Intercession at the right hand of God the Father) He gave some (to be) Apostles, and some Prophets,