A17385:477
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.
Answ. It is not: For this doctrine is restrained for that;1 both if we respect godly men, and if we respect wicked men. If we respect godly men:2 It is certain, that though the Lord will not deny his mercy, or take away his goodness from them; yet if they break his commandments, he will visit them with the rodg, and make them to know by his strokes, how bitter • thing it is to abate of their care to fear, and serve God: 1. And for wicked men, it is wonderful clear, that the Lord for all this goodness in himself, or unto good men, will not by any means hclear the wicked. If they bless their hearts against his threatenings, he will not be merciful to themi: It is true, that power and mercy belongeth to God; yet it is as true, that khe will give to every man according to his work: they only shall find lmercy, that confess and forsake their sins: while they mfollow foolish vanities they forsake their own mercies: nHe that made them will not pity them, and he that formed them, will not have mercy upon them: God is gracious, and merciful, slow to anger, &c. but it is only to such, as turn to him with fasting, weeping, and mourningo.
Answ. It is not: For this doctrine is restrained for that;1