A17385:599
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.
1I answer, we must prepare five ways. 1. Bya repentance for our sins. 2. By procuring the assurance of it in the signsb, seals, and pledges of it. 3. By the labour of love, endeavouring with speed to dispatch Godsc work, even the task that God hath set us to. 4. By laying up treasures in heaven, both by sending our prayers thither before, and by conversing in heaven by meditationd and desires. 5. Lastly, by special preparation for death, waiting till the time of our changing do• come.
1I answer, we must prepare five waies. 1. Bya repentance for our sinnes. 2. By procuring the assurance of it in the signesb, seales, and pledges of it. 3. By the labour of love, endevouring with speed to dispatch Gods