A17385:534
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.
From the coherence and general consideration of these words three things may be briefly noted.
From the coherence and generall consideration of these words three things may be briefly noted.
First, that such is our wretched condition in this world in respect of corruption, adversaries, temptations, &c. that were it not for Gods mercy and power, neither present grace would hold out, nor the glory of heaven ever be enjoyed.
Secondly, that the same God, that of his mercy begot us again, and provided an incorruptible inheritance, doth undertake also to preserve it, he takes it upon himself to see it accomplished; which should be a singular comfort […].
Secondly, that the same God, that of his mercy begot us againe, and provided an incorruptible inheritance, doth undertake also to preserve it, hee takes it upon himselfe to see it accomplished; which should bee a singular comfort 〈…〉.