A17385:1548
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. Having our natures by regeneration in part healed, and freedom of will in part restored; so as no•, if we be not holy, it is because we will not be holy.
3. Having our natures by regeneration in part healed, and freedome of will in part restored; so as no•, if wee be not holy, it is because wee will not be holy.
4. Having such mighty helps, as are ⟨p. 123⟩1. The assistance and supply of the spirit of grace within us.1 2. Prayer, with a promise of granting whatsoever we ask. 3. Guides and spiritual Pastors to oversee and direct us. 4. A cloud of witnesses, even the examples of the godly of all sorts. 5. Such acceptation with God, if we be willing, and love to be his servants, Act. 10.36. But of this in the next point.
4. Having such mighty helps, as are ⟨p. 123⟩1. The assistance and supply of the spirit of grace within us.1 2. Prayer, with a promise of granting whatsoever we aske. 3. Guides and spirituall Pastors to oversee and direct us. 4. A cloud of witnesses, even the examples of the godly of all sorts. 5. Such acceptation with God, if we be willing, and love to be his servants, Act. 10.36. But of this in the next point.