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The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel College in Cambridge, now preacher…The vvorks of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, now preacher…
The works of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel College in Cambridge, now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The third volume. [sic] Viz. 1. The spiritual life, and in-being of Christ in all believers. 2. The woman of Canaan.The vvorks of William Bridge, sometime fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, now preacher of the Word of God at Yarmouth. The third volumn. [sic] Viz. 1. The spiritual life, and in-being of Christ in all believers. 2. The woman of Canaan.
London: printed by 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.
First, Be ye humbled in the sight and presence of the Lord, that you have walked in that way, that you have tied Jesus Christ unto your conditions, and that you have made use of Christ, only to eke out your Performance, as to the matter of your Acceptance.
First, Be ye humbled in the sight and presence of the Lord, that you have walked in that way, that you have tied Jesus Christ unto your conditions, and that you have made use of Christ, only to eek out your Performance, as to the matter of your Acceptance.
Secondly, Study much the Transactions of things between God the Father and Jesus Christ. And then you will find, That Jesus Christ had satisfied God the Father, before ever you came into the world: and therefore your souls when you think of this will say, How therefore can my Work, or my Duty, any way bring in Satisfaction, or Acceptance with God the Father. Study (I say) the Transactions between God the Father and Jesus Christ.
Thirdly, Acquaint your soul much, with the difference between the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace. In the Covenant of Works, a mans Work is first accepted, and then his Person: But in the Covenant of Grace, a mans Person is first accepted, and then his Work. And when you understand this, then you will say, I, if this be true, That a mans Person is first accepted, and then his Work, How can my Work any way fetch me in acceptance with God the Father? O my soul, for ever stand clear in this great matter of my Acceptance in my Duties.