A17385:523
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.
The third thing affirmed of this inheritance is, that it withereth, or fadeth not, and well is this happiness praised for this: For how should it wither, 1. if we respect mthe presence of God, and the Lamb, who will be all in all? Can the Sun in nature refresh the creatures, and shall not the brightness of Gods presence do it much more? Was it such a privilege to eat at Davids table, or to nsit down in the kingdom with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: what then shall it be to be refreshed with the fullness of the sweet presence of God? 2. If we respect the fullness of all joys and contentment, which shall for ever support the hearts of the Elect; their joys shall never be dried up, nor grow into loathing, as all earthly ojoys do: 3. If we respect the perfection of all things round about them, they shall inherit pall things, and those made new also.
The third thing affirmed of this inheritance is, that it withereth, or fadeth not, and well is this happinesse praised for this: For how should it wither, 1. if we respect mthe presence of God, and the Lambe, who will be all in all? Can the Sun in nature refresh the creatures, and shall not the brightnesse of Gods presence doe it much more? Was it such a priviledge to eate at Davids table, or to nsit downe in the kingdome with Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob: what then shall it be to be refreshed with the fulnesse of the sweete presence of God? 2. If we respect the fulnesse of all joyes and contentment, which shall for ever support the hearts of the Elect; their joyes shall never be dryed up, nor grow into loathing, as all earthly ojoyes doe: 3. If we respect the perfection of all things round about them, they shall inherit p