A17385:1606
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.
Not to respect persons in judgement hath divers things in it: It is to judge without […]: •t is to judge without care how the judged takes it: it is to judge without respect of their strength, or disgrace: it is to take no reward, […] accept the persons of great men for their greatness, or riches sake: it is to be led with no colours, or vain pretences: it is to judge according to truth, and not according to opinion, or the common voice: and thus much and much more is imported in this justice of the Lord at that day.
Not to respect persons in judgement hath divers things in it: It is to judge without 〈…〉: •t is to judge without care how the judged takes it: it is to judge without respect of their strength, or disgrace: it is to take no reward, 〈…〉 accept the persons of great men for their greatnesse, or riches sake: it is to be led with no colours, or vain pretences: it is to judge according to truth, and not according to opinion, or the common voice: and t•us much and much more is imported in this justice of the Lord at that day.
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1. For humiliation and terror to wicked men: This should wonderfully pierce them •o hear how they must speed at that day: their judgement shall