A17385:426
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.
And therefore also Christians should joy in the grace of God, wherein they stand, Rom. 5.3. and be resolved in themselves, that the grace of God is sufficient for them, 2 Cor. 12.9. Especially they should praise and esteem and glorify the grace of God: It is all God asks for as it were at our hands, even to honour him, by praising his grace and free love to us, Ephes. 1.6.
And therefore also Christians should joy in the grace of God, wherein they stand, Rom. 5.3. and be resolved in themselves, that the grace of God is sufficient for them, 2 Cor. 12.9. Especially they should praise and esteeme and glorifie the grace of God: It is all God askes for as it were at our hands, even to honour him, by praising his grace and free love to us, Ephes. 1.6.
Woe unto wicked men, that neglect the grace of God, what shall it profit them to gain the world (which yet they do not) and want grace and peace: but especially why do they not let Christians alone with their portion? why do they trouble them in their peace, and despite them for their grace? can they not follow their pleasures, lusts, profits, honours, &c. and let Christians live quietly by them, who desire but liberty to enjoy grace with peace?
Woe unto wicked men, that neglect the grace of God, what shall it profit them to gaine the world (which yet they doe not) and want grace and peace: but especially why doe they not let Christians alone with their portion? why doe they trouble them in their peace, and despight them for their grace? can they not follow their pleasures, lusts, profits, honors, &c. and let Christians live quietly by thē, who desire but liberty to enjoy grace with peace?