A17385:1544
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.
2. It must be holiness indeed, not the picture of it will serve the turn, nor counterfeit holiness, nor temporary holiness, nor civill honesty.
2. It must be holinesse indeed, not the picture of it will serve the turn, nor counterfeit holinesse, nor temporary holinesse, nor civill honesty.
3. If Christians want holiness, the fault is in themselves; for he saith, be ye holy, implying, if they be not so, it is because they are careless, and will not labour for it; and great reason the blame should lie upon us, if we will still neglect sanctification.
3. If Christians want holinesse, the fault is in themselves; for he saith, be ye holy, implying, if they be not so, it is because they are carelesse, and will not labour for it; and great reason the blame should lie upon us, if wee will still neglect sanctification.
1. Having such a great recompense of reward set before us.
1. Having such a great recompence of reward set before us.