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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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Again. The Grace and Mercy of our Adoption, is to be had in a way of Receiving. Gal. 4.5. He came to redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the Adoption of Sons. Adoption is a Blessing that is most desirable: This Christ gives; and this we receive.
Again. The Grace of our Sanctification, is to be had in a way of Receiving. What is the Cause, and Original of all our Grace, or Holiness but the Spirit of God? And that is received. Gal. 3.2. This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? The Schools say, that the word Grace, is either taken for The Gifts of the holy-Ghost: or for Saving, and Sanctifying Grace.
Again. The Grace of our Sanctification, is to be had in a way of Receiving. What is the Cause, and Original of all our Grace, or Holinesse but the Spirit of God? And that is received. Gal. 3.2. This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? The Schools say, that the word Grace, is either taken for The Gifts of the holy-Ghost: or for Saving, and Sanctifying Grace.
Take Grace for, The gifts of the holy-Ghost, (as sometimes the Word is used in Scripture) and that is in a way of Receiving. Acts, 10.47. They heard them speak with Tongues ⟨p. 47⟩(at the 46. ver.) Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be Baptized, which have received the holy-Ghost; That is The Gift of the holy Ghost.