A17385:2058
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.
3. We should speedily run to Christ, when we find any disease, or neglect in our faith, whose glory it is to be the finisher of our faith.
5. We should watch against all things that might slacken our love to the means: For it is certain, the love of the means is strong like death.
5. We should watch against all things that might slacken our love to the meanes: For it is certaine, the love of the means is strong like death.
6. If we find we have offended God, let us not go long without humiliation, but quickly run and confess our sins, and not be quiet till we be reconciled: It is dangerous to defer our repentance, and neglect our communion with God long.