A17385:1350
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.
3. It is to hope continually, to hope to the end, as some read it here It is to hope in all estates, whatsoever befalls us either internally or externally.
3. It is to hope continually, to hope to the end, as some reade it here It is to hope in all estates, whatsoever befals us either internally or externally.
4. It is to trust wholly upon it, even to trust upon nothing else: it is to withdraw our hearts from confidence in any earthly thing whatsoever, so to esteem it, as to care for nothing else.
4. It is to trust wholy upon it, even to trust upon nothing else: it is to withdraw our hearts from confidence in any earthly thing whatsoever, so to esteeme it, as to care for nothing else.
5. It is to trust fervently; not coldly, or dully, but with a lively hope, and inflamed affections.
5. It is to trust servently; not coldly, or dully, but with a lively hope, and inflamed affections.