A17385:1587
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.
If you call on the Father.]
Many things may be noted from these words with their coherence.
1. That the heart of man is not able to bear the contemplation of the last judgement; nor can we with comfort any way be fitted for it, •ill we know, and by practice and experience do find that God is our Father.
1. That the heart of man is not able to beare the contemp•ation of the last judgement; nor can we with comfort any way be fitted for it, •ill we know, and by practice and experience doe find that God is our Father.
1The Use is, 1. for information: The reason why many are so troubled with the thought of the judgement to come, is the defect of assurance of Gods love as a Father: these fears show weakness of faith, and if they reign constantly, show there is no assurance at all. 2 It should teach us by all means to labour about assurance, that we might with boldness and confidence go unto God, and cry Abba Father.