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The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel College in CambridgeThe vvorks of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge
The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel College in Cambridge: now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The second volume. [sic] Viz. 1. Grace for grace; or, The overflowing of Christs fullness received by all saints. II. The spiritual actings of faith through natural impossibilities. III. Evangelical repentance.The vvorks of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge: now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The second volumn. [sic] Viz. 1. Grace for grace; or, The overflowing of Christs fulness received by all saints. II. The spiritual actings of faith through natural impossibilities. III. Evangelical repentance.
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1649
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You will say unto me: Here are encouragements indeed, Quest. to Believers; for the Doctrine runs thus: There is a communication of the Fullness of Jesus Christ unto all Believers. Oh! but what encouragement is here for others, that are not Believers? And truly I am afraid, I am even afraid that I am not one of those; what encouragement is there for others, that are not Believers also?
You will say unto me: Here are incouragements indeed, Quest. to Beleevers; for the Doctrine runs thus: There is a communication of the Fulness of Jesus Christ unto all Beleevers. Oh! but what incouragement is here for others, that are not Beleevers? And truly I am afraid, I am even afraid that I am not one of those; what incouragement is there for others, that are not Beleevers also?
I pray look into the, 68. Psalm; Answ. (and consider it well) at the 18. verse. See what is spoken concerning Christ to this purpose that now I am upon: Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; ('tis spoken of Christ) yea, for the Rebellious Also; Mark that word: Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, For the Rebellious Also. Well then, is there ever a Rebellious Child in this Congregation? Is there ever a Rebellious Drunkard, that hath taken up arms against the Lord Jesus Christ? Is there ever a rebellious Swearer, or an unclean heart here, that hath taken up arms against the Lord Jesus Christ? (Says the Text) He hath received gifts for men; yea, for the Rebellious Also; The Reason why you have not these gifts, is, because you do not come to Christ. Oh! But if you would come to Christ, (Mark) If you would come to Christ, you that are Rebellious, if you would come to Jesus Christ, He hath these gifts, or Grace by Him; if you would come to Him, you should have these gifts from Him. Who would not throw down his weapons now? Is there ever a Rebel in all this Congregation, that hath taken up arms against the Lord Jesus Christ heretofore? Me thinks he should be encouraged hence to come unto Jesus Christ. Bodin hath a story concerning a great Rebel, that had made a great, and strong party against a Roman Emperor: & the Emperor ⟨p. 42⟩