A17385:1656
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.
It is an error to think that there are no good works but giving of alms:1 For the obedience to Gods law in any commandment is a good work; works of piety to God are good works, and so are the works of a particular calling. It is a good work to provide for a mans family; and so to deal justly with men is a good work. Besides, there are many works of mercy, which the poorest Christian may do, he may pray for others, or reprove, or comfort, or instruct, &c.
It is an error to think that there are no good works but giving of almes:1 For the obedience to Gods law in any commandement is a good worke; works of piety to God are good works, and so are the works of a particular calling. It is a good worke to provide for a mans family; and so to deale iustly with men is a good worke. Besides, there are many works of mercy, which the poorest Christian may doe, hee may pray for others, or reprove, or comfort, or instruct, &c.
- 1Answ.