A17385:447
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.
In the Proposition I observe, first, the manner of propounding, and the arguments themselves, by which he would comfort.
In the Proposition I observe, first, the maner of propounding, and the arguments themselves, by which he would comfort.
The manner of the Proposition is, that it is expressed in form of thanksgiving in these words: Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The arguments of consolation are 3. The first is taken from our Regeneration ver. 3. the second from our Glorification ver. 4. the third from our Preservation unto glory ver. 5.
The maner of the Proposition is, that it is expressed in forme of thankesgiving in these words: Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Iesus Christ. The arguments of consolation are 3. The first is taken from our Regeneration ver. 3. the second from our Glorification ver. 4. the third from our Preservation unto glory ver. 5.
Blessed be God, 1&c. Two things I observe from the coherence of these words: First, that a Christian can be in •o such distress, but he hath still cause to be thankful to God for many blessings, though he be a stranger and used like a stranger, though he be scattered and driven to and fro: yet in all §1the days of his dispersion he may observe many memorable things, for which he ought to bless God. Secondly, that a Christian should never §2think of spiritual blessings, but his heart should kindle in him with desire to praise God for them.