A17385:536
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.
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 〈…〉.
Thirdly, that Gods children may draw many arguments of consolation, and get great experience of joy from the very observation of Gods providence in preserving them.
1Kept] The word in the original signifieth properly to keep as a town is kept from the enemies in the time of war with a garrison and so it is rendered 2 Cor. 11.32. where it is said Aretas kept the City with a garrison: In the athird of the Galatians the word is used metaphorically to express our condition under the Law, he saith we were kept under the Law, that is, the sinner having transgressed was kept by the Law, as it were under a strong garrison, that he could not possibly escape, unless he be delivered by Christ, the law will hold him so fast, he shall not possibly get away; now here it is used to express the wonderful safety of all men, and women truly converted, they are kept with a garrison, wherein two things may be noted.