A17385:584
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.
This is a strong garrison to guard us in the evil day: the other is confident, till evil come, and then it betrays men.
This is a strong garrison to guard us in the evill day: the other is confident, till evill come, and then it betrayes men.
This will not rest without assurance of salvation to come: the other is secured with probabilities, and hopes, and conjectures present.
This is a great discerner of wants, and therefore bears it self upon Gods power: The other looks chiefly outwards, and considers not his fall, till he be falling.
This is a great discerner of wants, and therefore beares it selfe upon Gods power: The other lookes chiefly outwards, and considers not his fall, till he be falling.
Thus in general.