A17385:573
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
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Secondly, we should all then be persuaded to settle about this work of faith and assurance, knowing the singular worth and use of it, and to this end pray unto God to show us the greatness of his power in them that believe, and withal make use of the light, while we have it to walk in it, that •o the Lord may still own us, as the children of light, &c.
Secondly, we should all then be perswaded to settle about this work of faith and assurance, knowing the singular worth and use of it, and to this end pray unto God to shew us the greatnesse of his power in them that beleeve, and withall make use of the light, while we have it to walke in it, that •o the Lord may still owne us, as the children of light, &c.
Lastly, it may be a great comfort to all, that have gotten assurance. He dthat believeth is in such an estate for happiness, as he needs not be ashamed, no the Lord will so perform all things according to his faith, that he shall never be ashamed. A man need be ashamed of nothing but his unbelief; and of every such Christian it may be said, as once it was of one,e Blessed is she that believed. For there shall be a performance of those things, which were told her from the Lord.
Lastly, it may be a great comfort to all, that have gotten assurance. Hee dthat beleeveth is in such an estate for happinesse, as he needs not be ashamed, no the Lord will so performe all things according to his faith, that he shall never be ashamed. A man need be ashamed of nothing but his unbeliefe; and of every such Christian it may be said, as once it was of one,