A17385:561
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.
Lastly, this serves for consolation to all Gods servants against all their fears, troubles, adversaries, temptations, or what else might make them doubt their perseverance: For God is able to do above all that they can ask, or think, according to his powerc, which worketh in them: The divine Power gives us all things dneedful to life and godliness, and though they have but a little strength, yet the Lord can open a door of knowledge, and grace, and comfort unto them, which no eman, nor devil can shut; and therefore let us from our hearts give praise unto the only wise, and strong God, that is able to support us from falling, and to present us faultless before the presence of his glory at the appearing of Jesus Christf.
Lastly, this serves for consolation to all Gods servants against all their feares, troubles, adversaries, temptations, or what else might make them doubt their perseverance: For God is able to doe above all that they can aske, or think, according to his powerc, which worketh in them: The divine Power gives us all things dneedfull to life and godlinesse, and though they have but a little strength, yet the Lord can open a doore of knowledge, and grace, and comfort unto them, which no eman, nor devill can shut; and therefore let us from our hearts give praise unto the onely wise, and strong God, that is able to support us from falling, and to present us faultlesse before the presence of his glory at the appearing of Iesus Christf.
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