A17385:664
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.
Quest. But when is sorrow for afflictions moderate?
Answ. First, when it exceeds not the measure of sorrow for sin. 2. Secondly, when it withdraws not the heart from God and holy duties through passionate and incredulous perturbations:1 but it is to be noted in the general, that the Apostle is very loth to grant them liberty for heaviness, but it is with many limitations: as 1. it must be but a little season: 2. they must be sure need doth require it: 3. it may not be allowed for many crosses that will not be allowed for lesser, or fewer tentations.
Answ. First, when it exceeds not the measure of sorrow for sin. 2. Secondly, when it withdrawes not the heart from God and holy duties through passionate and incredulous perturbations:1 but it is to be noted in the generall, that the Apostle is very loth to grant them liberty for heavinesse, but it is with many limitations: as 1. it must be but a little season: 2. they must be sure need doth require it: 3. it may not be allowed for many crosses that will not be allowed for lesser, or fewer tentations.
- 1When sorrow in affliction is moderate.
For a season.]