A17385:789
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.
6 Sixthly, our own experience: Did we ever lose by resting upon God? Was he not a help in trouble ever ready to be found? Can we say, that we ever believed in God and were ashamed of it afterwards? Or can we tell the time, that by our care we could ever add one cubit to our stature. Matth. 6. Rom. 9.33.
6 Sixtly, our owne experience: Did we ever lose by resting upon God? Was he not a help in trouble ever ready to be found? Can wee say, that wee ever beleeved in God and were ashamed of it afterwards? Or can wee tell the time, that by our care wee could ever adde one cubit to our stature. Matth. 6. Rom. 9.33.
7 Seventhly, the recompense of reward proposed to them that will glorify God by believing in him: He will be made marvellous in them that believe. 2 Thess. 1.11. A crown of life is prepared for them, that by faith and patience prove their love to God, in enduring tentations. Jam. 1.12.
7 Seventhly, the recompence of reward proposed to them that will glorifie God by beleeving in him: He will be made marvellous in them that beleeve. 2 Thess. 1.11. A crowne of life is prepared for them, that by faith and patience prove their love to God, in enduring tentations. Iam. 1.12.