A77358:212
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.
Answ. I wish it were so: that all were indeed able to Deny themselves in Spiritual things. But give me leave a little, to speak something to ye, by way of Convincement.
Answ. I wish it were so: that al were indeed able to Deny themselves in Spiritual things. But give me leave a little, to speak something to ye, by way of Convincement.
Are there not some here, that cannot deny themselves in Outward things? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves in their Appetite, their Eating, and their Drinking for Jesus Christ? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves of their wicked Company? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves of a Frothy, Vain, Jest, or Jeer at the people of God for Christs sake? Are there not some here, that cannot Deny themselves in Clothes? in their Words? in an Oath, for Christ? Are there not some here, that cannot deny themselves in their Passions for Christ? froward, and they live frowardly in their Families? Our Saviour says, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. Meekness and Humility go together:1 Frowardness and Pride therefore go together. Now, when you cannot deny your selves in your Passions, in your Clothes, in your Company, in a foolish Word for Christ: Doest thou think, that thou canst deny thy self, or doest deny thy self in thy Duties, or in thy Righteousness, or in thy Spiritual things for Christ? Be not deceived.
Are there not some here, that cannot deny themselves in Outward things? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves in their Appetite, their Eating, and their Drinking for Jesus Christ? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves of their wicked Company? Some here, that cannot Deny themselves of a Frothy, Vain, Jest, or Jeer at the people of God for Christs sake? Are there not some here, that cannot Deny themselves in Cloaths? in their Words? in an Oath, for Christ? Are there not some here, that cannot deny themselves in their Passions for Christ? froward, and they live frowardly in their Families? Our Saviour saies, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. Meekness and Humility go together: