A17385:1235
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.
Now for their special affection they bear to man either of love, or joy, or desire, divers Scriptures testify, Mat. 18.10. Luk. 15.7, 10. Eph. 3.10. This also appears by their wonderful readiness, and wisdom, and care in the discharge of their protection and preservation of man, excellently showed in a Vision, Ezech. 1.
Now for their speciall affection they beare to man either of love, or joy, or desire, divers Scriptures testifie, Mat. 18.10. Luk. 15.7, 10. Eph. 3.10. This also appeares by their wonderfull readinesse, and wisdome, and care in the discharge of their protection and preservation of man, excellently shewed in a Vision, Ezech. 1.
Now this desire in them ariseth 1. out of the flames of desire after the glory of God. 2. Out of a sympathy or fellow feeling that they have as the members of the same body with the Saints, Col. 2.10.