A17385:653

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.…

Name: A commentary upon the three first chapters of the first Epistle general of St.…
Author: Nicholas Byfield

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.

Nicholas Byfield 1579–1622London: printed by Miles Flesher and Robert Young, 1637

[14], 196 p., 197-200 leaves, 200, [8], 201-569, [3], 573-599, 596-654, 657-706, [20] p. · 480k words · STC 4212 · ESTC S107139

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Exposition of chapter 1 › Verse 6. Wherein ye rejoice greatly, though now for a season (if ne…: Verse 6. Wherein ye rejoice greatly, though now for a season (if need require) ye are i…Exposition of chapter 1 › Verse 6. Wherein ye rejoyce greatly, though now for a season (if ne…: Verse 6. Wherein ye rejoyce greatly, though now for a season (if need require) ye are i…

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:650p. 55§5

But what shall I do to preserve the joys of God in my heart?¹

But what shall I doe to preserve the ioyes of God in my heart?¹

1Quest.

:651p. 55§5

First, keep thy self free from the allowance of the least sin, violate not the peace of thy conscience. Secondly,¹ digest the promises concerning infirmities after calling. Thirdly, take heed of omission, or careless use of Gods ordinances. Lastly, care not for the world, but retire thy self, else from thence will flow unavoidable unrest.

First, keep thy self free from the allowance of the least sin, violate not the peace of thy conscience. Secondly,¹ digest the promises concerning infirmities after calling. Thirdly, take heed of omission, or carelesse use of Gods ordinances. Lastly, care not for the world, but retire thy selfe, else from thence will flow unavoidable unrest.

1Answ. What w• must do to preserve the joys of God in our hearts.Answ. What w• must doe to preserve the joyes of God in our hearts.

:652p. 55

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Author

Nicholas Byfield 1579–1622

Place

London

Printer

Miles Flesher and Robert Young

Year

1637

Size

[14], 196 p., 197-200 leaves, 200, [8], 201-569, [3], 573-599, 596-654, 657-706, [20] p.

Words

479,586

Catalogue

STC 4212 · ESTC S107139

Text

EEBO-TCP A17385

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8,226

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Title page

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.…

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

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