A17385:609
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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Thirdly, this doctrine may serve for instruction, and that two ways: First, we should be thankful, if God have in any measure revealed unto us his love, and this mystery of our salvation: For there are many wise men, and great men, to whom in the secrets of his judgement thatr knowledge is denied: Secondly, we should with earnest expectation wai• for the revelation of the sons of God, seeing that that is the time of glorious and unexpressibles liberty.
Thirdly, this doctrine may serve for instruction, and that two waies: First, we should be thankfull, if God have in any measure revealed unto us his love, and this mysterie of our salvation: For there are many wise men, and great men, to whom in the secrets of his judgement thatr knowledge is denied: Secondly, we should with earnest expectation wai• for the revelation of the sons of God, seeing that that is the time of glorious and unexpressibles liberty.
And thus of the revelation of salvation.