A17385:1311
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.
Be sober.] There is a sixfold sobriety.
1. Sobriety in opinions, of which the Apostle saith, be wise to sobriety, Rom. 12.3. This hath in it,1 1. A fear to conceive of God or godliness, after any senseless or unwarranted course. 2. A repressing of that itching desire after the knowledge of Gods secrets, or hidden things, Deut. 29. ult. 3. Modesty in venting our opinions, or delivering our judgement. 4. A suspending in doubtful things. 5. A yielding upon implied dangers in things indifferent, as in reformation of such abuses as we see good men condemn, though we have not express Scripture: A singular waywardness in many, they will not leave their faults till direct Scripture be brought against it, as in vanity of apparel, &c.
1. Sobriety in opinions, of which the Apostle saith, be wise to sobriety, Rom. 12.3. This hath in it,1 1. A feare to conceive of God or godlinesse, after any senselesse or unwarranted course. 2. A repressing of that itching desire after the knowledge of Gods secrets, or hidden things, Deut. 29. ult. 3. Modesty in venting our opinions, or delivering our judgement. 4. A suspending in doubtfull things. 5. A yeelding upon implyed dangers in things indifferent, as in reformation of such abuses as we see good men condemne, though wee have not expresse Scripture: A singular waiwardnesse in many, they will not leave their faults till direct Scripture be brought against it, as in vanity of apparell, &c.