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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
Contents › Part › THE CONTENTS Of the SAINTS HIDING-PLACE &c. On ZEPHANIAH, 2.3.
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THE CONTENTS Of the SAINTS HIDING-PLACE &c. On ZEPHANIAH, 2.3.
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Doctrine 1 God hath his days of Anger. Page 5 Application 1 It is not unlawful to be angry Page 7 Applic. 2 How infinitely are our souls bound to Jesus Christ by whom we are delivered from the wrath to come Page 8 Applic. 3 What just cause there is why godly and faithful Preachers should be sent into all places of the Kingdom Page 9 Doct. 2 In the days of wrath God is exceeding willing to hide his own people Page 11 Object.⟨image 12⟩ How is it so many of his dear servants have fallen in these late wars Answered Page 12 Applic. Behold a shelter in time of a storm Page 13 Whom God hath by promise engaged to hide, 1 Those that hide the Saints of God Page 14 2 Those that keep the word of Gods patience Page 15 3 Those that fear not the fears of men ibid 4 Those that are flourishing in Religion, notwithstanding opposition Page 16 5 The meek of the earth ib. Doct. 3 Though God be willing to hide his people, yet many times he leaves them at great uncertainties Page 17 Doct. 4 When Gods wrath is abroad and his people know not what will become of them, then especially it is their duty to seek God Page 19 Object. But the wrath of God is pacified towards us Answered I would it were Three Reasons why it is not 1 The plague is begun Page 20 2 We are so angry one with another ib. 3 The former sins God hath been punishing for all this while, live still amongst us Viz. 1 Idolatry, and Superstition Page 21 2 Opposition to the Saints ib. 3 Oppression and Injustice ib. ⟨image 12⟩Question What shall we do in this case? Answered 1 Seek the Lord Himself Page 24 2 Seek Righteousness 1 The Righteousness of Christ ib. 2 Righteousness in opposition to Oppression and Injustice Page 25 3 Righteousness in seeking the Truth Page 27 Only in seeking this part of Righteousness, observe these Rules 1 Do not despise any Truth because 'tis old, nor neglect any Truth because it is new ib. 2 Be as plain and open-hearted as you can ib. 3 Rest not upon any means though never so great, nor despise any means though never so small Page 28 4 Look not for grapes among thorns ib. 5 Do not so hold the greater, as to neglect the less; and do not so seek the less as to forget the greater Page 29 3 Seek meekness Page 30 Doct. 5 If any man can do any good in the day of Gods Anger, either for himself or others, It is the meek of the earth Page 30 1 They have the promise ib. 2 They most honour Christ ib.