A17385:1229
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.
It is because God delights in them for their service,1 and they themselves are more glad of well-doing, then of their happiness in nature: from whence we may learn, that it is not enough to get singular gifts and excellent estates, unless we be industrious in the use of them: our glory lieth not in excellent parts, but in the fruitful use of them. We should learn then of Gods Angels to obey as they obey, that Gods will may be done on earth as it is in heaven: that is, 1 willingly, 2 speedily, 3 constantly. For so the Angels obey,2 else we may be as the Angels of God for gifts, and y•t go to hell.
It is because God delights in them for their se•vice,1 and they themselves are more glad of well-doing, then of their happinesse in nature: from whence we may learn, that it is not enough to get singular gifts and excellent estates, unlesse we be industrious in the use of them: our glory lieth not in excellent parts, but in the fruitfull use of them. We should learn then of Gods Angels to obey as they obey, that Gods will may be done on earth as it is in heaven: that is, 1 willingly, 2 speedily, 3 constantly. For so the Angels obey,2 else we may be as the Angels of God for gifts, and y•t goe to hell.
- 1Answ.
- 22 Sam. 16 •3.