A17385:796
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.
Now for the second: It is true also, that the very afflictions and trials of §2Gods servants are better than gold.1 Moses thought they were better than the treasures of Egypta, and they are so in divers respects. 1. Because they take away our sins, which is all fruitb. 2. In respect of the wonderful joys of God, which a Christian finds in afflictionc. 3. Because they are notable means to wean us from the world, and fit us for heaven. 4. Because they work unto us dan eternal weight of glory, which all the treasures in the world would not purchase. All which should greatly hearten us in all wrongs and troubles, knowing that the Lord will cause all to work for the beste, and in all these we shall be more then Conquerors. But I think chiefly it is to be referred to faith, and so it assures us, that grace is better than treasure, and faith is better than gold: and this will appear better, if we compare the nature, or the use, or the end of these.
Now for the second: It is true also, that the very afflictions and tryals of §2Gods servants are better than gold.1 Moses thought they were better than the treasures of Egypta, and they are so in divers respects. 1. Because they take away our sinnes, which is all fruitb. 2. In respect of the wonderfull joyes of God, which a Christian findes in affliction