A17385:1463
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. We should be here informed to take heed of any of these degrees of sin, and by a daily watch to look to our selves, that we be not overcome of ⟨p. 116⟩the deceitfulness of sin, and be thankful to God, if thy sins get not this head in thee; or if they have, dally no longer, but repent: For certainly thou art fallen away, inquire no further into it, but repent and amend.
3. We should be here informed to take heed of any of these degrees of sin, and by a daily watch to looke to our selves, that wee be not overcome of ⟨p. 116⟩the deceitfulnesse of sinne, and be thankfull to God, if thy sins get not this head in thee; or if they have, dally no longer, but repent: For certainly thou art fallen away, inquire no further into it, but repent and amend.
4. Lastly, here is implied, wherein the holiness of a Christian doth consist, viz. 1. To be free from the power of his old corruptions. 2. To fashion himself to the law of God, and the law of his mind: It doth not consist in the perfect resembling of the holiness of Gods law, but in a desire and daily endeavour to fit and frame himself more and more to the holiness set before him, and that daily striving still to come nearer and nearer to the pattern.
4. Lastly, here is implyed, wherein the holinesse of a Christian doth consist, viz. 1. To be free from the power of his old corruptions. 2. To fashion himselfe to the law of God, and the law of his minde: It doth not consist in the perfect resembling of the holinesse of Gods law, but in a desire and daily endevour to fit and frame himselfe more and more to the holinesse set before him, and that daily striving still to come neerer and neerer to the patterne.