A17385:1304
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.
5. We must get the word of God written in our minds, and obey the motions of the Spirit, that law of our minds.
6. We must converse much with the godly, and wise, that they may stir up our minds, especially labouring to be of the same mind with them.
7. We must carefully put on that girdle of truth, mentioned Eph. 6. which is inward sincerity, which is a care speedily to strive against those inward corruptions daily, and with strength of resolution.
8. Lastly, in this text two things are exceedingly available: viz. 1. sobriety in the use of earthly things: 2. and perfect assurance of Gods favour and glory to come. It is want of settled assurance, and the love of earthly things, that so much entangles men with the hurt of all sorts of impediments.