A17385:667
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.
1The troubles and griefs of Gods children are but for a season, for a moment: God hides his face pbut a little while; and the reason is, because afflictions are used of God, but as plasters, or medicines, or as a furnace. Now in as much as the godly will quickly judge themselves, and make their peace, therefore the Lord will soon qdraw off the cross, the plaster shall lie no longer than till the sore be whole; and the goldsmith will let his metal lye in the fire no longer than till the dross be• melted off, or it be fit to be wrought upon.
1The troubles and griefs of Gods children are but for a season, for a moment: God hides his face pbut a little while; and the reason is, because afflictions are used of God, but as plaisters, or medicines, or as a •urnace. Now in as much as the godly will quickly judge themselves, and make their peace, therefo•e the Lord will soone qdraw off the crosse, the plaister shall lie no longer than till the sore be whole; and the goldsmith will let his metall lye in the fire no longer than till the drosse be• melted off, or it be fit to be wrought upon.
- 1Why the afflictions of the godly are but for a ••••on: and how.Why the afflict••ns of the godly are but for a ••••on: and how.
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