A17385:1923
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.
1. Shall we not be ashamed of our negligence, that have not with all diligence laboured to make our calling and election sure, when we see God so careful to make all sure?
1. Shall we not be ashamed of our negligence, that have not with all diligence laboured to make our calling and election sure, when wee see God so carefull to make all sure?
2. Shall we not ever willingly be subject to Gods statutes and laws, when we see Christ himself subject himself to Gods ordinances, and that from all eternity?
2. Shall wee not ever willingly be subject to Gods statutes and lawes, when we see Christ himselfe subject himselfe to Gods ordinances, and that from all eternity?
3. Shall we not long for those times, when those eternal statutes shall be opened, and Gods counsels displayed to our infinite joy?
3. Shall we not long for those times, when those eternall statutes shall be ope•ed, and Gods counsels displayed to our infinite joy?