A17385:451
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.
Man blesseth God three ways: 1. In his heart, 1when being refreshed with Gods favour, and inflamed with the joys of his presence, and nourished with the sense of his blessings, he doth lift up his heart within him inwardly with affection, striving to la•d God and acknowledge his mercy▪ 2. In his tongue, when he taketh to him words and openeth his lips to confess and praise God either in secret, or openly: either privately or publicly. 3. In his works, and that 4. ways: •. When he sets up memorials of Gods great works or deliverances. 2. When he receives the Sacrament, setting himself apart to celebrate the memory of Christs death, by which the covenant of God was confirmed, and the fountain of all grace opened. David when he would render thanks unto God takes the cup of csalvation. And the Sacrament is called the Eucharist from giving of thanks, and so the cup is called the cup of dblessing: 3. By the obedience of his life striving to glorify God in a holy conversation. 4. And lastly by showing mercy, and thereby causing the hearts and lives of others to bless God.
Man blesseth God three wayes: 1. In his heart, 1when being refreshed with Gods favour, and inflamed with the joyes of his presence, and nourished with the sense of his blessings, hee doth lift up his heart within him inwardly with affection, striving to la•d God and acknowledge his mercy▪ 2. In his tongue, when he taketh to him words and openeth his lips to confesse and praise God either in secret, or openly: either privately or publikely. 3. In his workes, and that 4. wayes: •. When hee sets up memorialls of Gods great workes or deliverances. 2. When hee receives the Sacrament, setting himselfe apart to celebrate the memory of Christs death, by which the covenant of God was confirmed, and the fountaine of all grace opened. David when hee would render thankes unto God takes the cup of