A17385:1128
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.
That the Lord hath been used to deny the requests,1 or desires of his servants in respect of the circumstances of their suits, such as were time, place, manner, means, measure &c yea, we see, how he denieth his best servants in the letter of his desires: Isaac must not have his will concerning Esau: nor Joseph concerning Manasseh: Moses may see Canaan, but he must not enter in: David must not prosper in his beloved Absalom: the Apostles must not be ⟨p. 88⟩great in an earthly kingdom: nor Paul have his tentation depart just as soon as he prays: Jonah must not be humoured; nor Elijah die when he list: David shall not bring in the Ark at his pleasure: nay Christ himself must not be heard in the very letter of his desires; for the cup did not pass from him. The Use is therefore to commit our ways to God with all patience and humility,2 and never rebel in our hearts, if the Lord cross us, but rather confess our errors, and yield our selves to God, as knowing that all shall work together for the best, &c. and he will so hear and so answer, as may be best for our best good.
That the Lord hath beene used to deny the requests,1 or desires of his serva•ts in respect of the circumstances of their suits, such as were time, place, manner, meanes, measure &c yea, we see, how he denieth his best servants in the letter of his desires: Isaac must not have his will concerning Esau: nor Ioseph concerning Manasses: Moses may see Canaan, but he must not enter in: David must not prosper in his beloved Absolon: the Apostles must not be ⟨p. 88⟩great in an earthly kingdome: nor Paul have his tentation depart just as soon as he prayes: Ionah must not be humored; nor Elias die when he list: David shall not bring in the Arke at his pleasure: nay Christ himselfe must not be heard in the very letter of his desires; for the cup did not passe from him. The Use is therefore to commit our waies to God with all patience and humility,