A17385:418
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.
Be not doubtful, of the efficacy of it: For if the blood of bulls and goats &c. could purify in respect of legal cleansings? how much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the eternal spirit offered up himself to God, purge thy conscience from dead works, and make atonement for all thy sins, cleansing thee from all unrighteousness, Heb. 9.13, 14, 15. 1 John 1.7.
Be not doubtfull, of the efficacy of it: For if the blood of buls and goates &c. could purifie in respect of legall cleansings? how much more shall the blood of Christ, who by the eternall spirit offered up himselfe to God, purge thy conscience from dead workes, and make attonement for all thy sins, cleansing thee from all unrighteousnesse, Heb. 9.13, 14, 15. 1 John 1.7.
Be not discontent, with thy condition, thou hast what was merited, and purchased with blood, how little soever it seem in thy eyes.
Be not discontent, with thy condition, thou hast what was merited, and purchased with blood, how little soever it seeme in thy eyes.
But especially be not unthankful for such a singular way of mercy, but with all gladness of heart rejoice above all things in Christ, & him crucified for thee. Hitherto of the persons saluted, the form of the salutation follows.
But especially be not unthankfull for such a singular way of mercy, but with all gladnes of heart rejoyce above all things in Christ, & him crucified for thee. Hitherto of the persons saluted, the forme of the salutation follows.