A17385:1400
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.
1. Though they deserve it not. 2. In gr•at abundance. 3. In matters of holiness as much as any other way, it being the best means to show mercy to the souls of men. 4. To bring it to them, not tarry till it be sought of us. 5. In the most seasonable time: God doth not give heaven, or his blessings all at once, as men do their works of mercy all at one time of the year. 6. With constancy: God will never leave till they be in heaven. 7. With faith and faithfulness: so as promised mercy may be trusted ⟨p. 111⟩on without fail; God never disappoints after he hath promised, we may trust perfectly on it.
1. Though they deserve it not. 2. In gr•at abun•ance. 3. In matters of holinesse as much as any other way, it being the best meanes to shew mercy to the soules of men. 4. To bring it to them, not tarry till it be sought of us. 5. In the most seasonable time: God doth not give heaven, or his blessigs all at once, as men doe their workes of mercy all at one time of the yeere. 6. With constancie: God will never leave till they be in heaven. 7. With faith and faithfulnesse: so as promised mercy may be trusted