A17385:798
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.
The Use may be either for instruction or consolation.
For instruction two ways:1 1. First, this should raise our estimation of poor Christians that are rich in faith, Jam. 2.5. 2. Secondly, it should quicken us to the seeking of this precious faith above all treasures: Receive faith and not silver, and assurance above much fine gold, and when thou hast gotten assurance, keep that which God hath committed to thee.
For instruction two waies:1 1. First, this should raise our estimation of poore Christians that are rich in faith, Iam. 2.5. 2. Secondly, it should quicken us to the seeking of this precious faith aboue all treasures: Receive faith and not silver, and assurance above much fine gold, and when thou hast gotten assurance, keep that which God hath committed to thee.
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And for consolation, how can it but be comfortable to all that are thus honoured of God to be trusted with this true treasure: God will be their gold, as he said, Job 22.23, 24, 25