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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
YE heard the last day, that three things were contained in this last Clause, Even Grace for Grace; as it stands in relation to the former part of the verse.
First of all, It notes an Abundance of Grace: Even Grace for Grace; that is, Abundance of Grace. The Saints and People of God under the new Testament, do receive Abundance of Grace from Jesus Christ.
Secondly, It notes also thus much: That all Grace is from Jesus Christ. That whatsoever Grace the Saints have, they have it from Jesus Christ. Grace for Grace (says Austin) that is, Grace in order to Grace: God gives the former Grace (says he) to prepare for the after Grace. Whether the former, or the latter rain; whether the former or the latter Grace, 'tis all from Christ. whatsoever Grace the Saints have, they have it from Christ.
Secondly, It notes also thus much: That all Grace is from Jesus Christ. That whatsoever Grace the Saints have, they have it from Jesus Christ. Grace for Grace (saies Austin) that is, Grace in order to Grace: God gives the former Grace (saies he) to prepare for the after Grace. Whether the former, or the latter rain; whether the former or the latter Grace, 'tis all from Christ. whatsoever Grace the Saints have, they have it from Christ.