A17385:1552
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.
6. A Christian should be especially careful of his outward conversation, even to show forth the light of good works and holy carriage before men. We should be exceeding careful to express holiness in conversing one with another.
6. A Christian should be especially carefull of his outward conversation, even to shew forth the light of good works and holy carriage before men. Wee should be exceeding carefull to expresse holinesse in conversing one with another.
There are many motives.1
- 112 Motives to holy conversation.12 M•tives to holy conversation.
1. We are Gods witnesses, 2 Tim. 2.2. 2. Tis a good profession, 2 Tim. 2.2. 3. There are many witnesses to observe us, 2 Tim. 2.2. 4. Carnal men are crooked and perverse, Phil. 2.16. 5. A holy conversation will silence foolish men, 1 Pet. 2.15. 6. It will bring much glory to our heavenly Father,