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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.
And this life (that now I am speaking of) 'tis of all other lives, the most Communicative life. A Man does communicate life unto his Child; but his Child is not able presently, as soon as 'tis born, to communicate life unto an other child. One Beast does communicate life unto another; the Sheep communicates life unto the Lamb: but the Lamb as soon as 'tis brought forth is not able to communicate life to another, and beget another. And so, the Herb communicates life to another, but not presently as soon as 'tis an Herb. But now, no sooner does a man partake of this Spiritual life, but he is presently able to communicate life unto another: When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 1No sooner was Paul made alive by another, but he presently goes and communicates this life unto his brethren.
And this life (that now I am speaking of) 'tis of all other lives, the most Communicative life. A Man does communicate life unto his Child; but his Child is not able presently, assoon as 'tis born, to communicate life unto an other child. One Beast does communicate life unto another; the Sheep communicates life unto the Lamb: but the Lamb assoon as 'tis brought forth is not able to communicate life to another, and beget another. And so, the Herb communicates life to another, but not presently assoon as 'tis an Herb. But now, no sooner does a man partake of this Spiritual life, but he is presently able to communicate life unto another: When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 1No sooner was Paul made alive by another, but he presently goes and communicates this life unto his brethren.
And let me tell you one thing more: Though your sins have been very great while you were in the state of death, before you were made partakers of this Spiritual life: yet when once ye come to partake of this spiritual life, the Lord will look upon all your former sins under another consideration, a mollifying consideration.