A17385:1280
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.
These words are metaphorical, and may be three ways interpreted.
These words are metaphoricall, and may be three waies interpreted.
1. First, hereby may be signified, that we should with all care lay hold upon Gods covenant, and in our minds and affections embrace it: For the girdle upon Jeremies loins is a type of Gods covenant with the people, Jer. 13.11.
1. First, hereby may be signified, that wee should with all care lay hold upon Gods covenant, and in our mindes and affections imbrace it: For the girdle upon Ieremies loynes is a type of Gods covenant with the people, Ier. 13.11.
2. It may note the humiliation wherewith our minds and hearts should be abased before the Lord: so to gird the loins must be taken, Isaiah 32.11.
2. It may note the humiliation wherewith our minds and hearts should be abased before the Lord: so to gird the loynes must be taken, Esay 32.11.