A17385:1721
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.
The godly fear i• •ither restrained unto our respects of God only, and so it is a part of his inward worship: or el•e it is that fear, which is required all parts of holy life, and so it i• taken here.
The god•y feare i• •ither restrained unto our respects of God only, and so it is a part of his inward worship: or el•e it is that feare, which is required all parts of holy life, and so it i• taken here.
It may not be denied but that this fear may be referred in part to wicked men: the Apostle warning them to be afraid, lest this day come upon them before they have repented of their sinne•, and so they fall into Gods eternal wrath. Wicked men have go•d cause to •eare: for the threatenings of God are against them: the wrath of God hangs over their heads; sin lieth at the door; their own conscience will witness against them; the devil is ready to devour them; death may fall […] upon them, and then they must bear the open and eternal shame and confusion of all their works: but I will restra•e the discourse to the godly fear.
It may not be denied but that this feare may be referred in part to wicked men: the Apostle warning them to be af••aid, lest this day come upon them before they have repen•ed of their sinne, and so they fall into Gods eternall wrath. Wickd men have god cause to eare: for the threatnings of God are against them: the wrath of God hangs over their heads; sinne lyeth at the doore; their owne consciece will witnesse against them; the devill is ready to devure them; death may fall upon them, and then they must beare the open and eternall shame and confusion of all thir workes: but I will restrae the dicourse to the godly feare.