A17385:108
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St.…A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St.…
A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St. Peter Wherein are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very useful application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabetical table, not formerly published.A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle generall of St. Peter VVherin are most judiciously and profitably handled such points of doctrine as naturally flow from the text. Together with a very usefull application thereof: and many good rules for a godly life. By Nicholas Byfield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex. To which is now newly added an alphabeticall table, not formerly published.
London: printed by Miles Flesher and Robert Young, 1637
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.
2. In respect of the want of Gods favour and grace, so wicked men are strangers from the covenant of promise, from the Common-wealth of Israel, and from the life of Godn.
- nEphes. •.12. & 4.17.
3. In respect of the contempt of the world: so Gods children, when they begin to fear God, the world accounts them as strangers, and avoids them. so David was a stranger to his brethren and kindredo.
3. In respect of the contempt of the world: so Gods children, when they begin to feare God, the world accounts them as strangers, and avoids them. so David was a stranger to his brethren and kindredo.
4. Some make themselves strangers by a wilful rety•ing, and discontentment for crosses that befall themp.