A17385:800
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.
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. Oh happy are the men that find• the merchandise of faith! Let all poor Christians rejoice, that they are thus exalted; and contrariwise, woe is unto the world because of faith: men seek gold, but who seeks faith? what shall it profit him to have an empty soul, and a full chest; to have goods, and not be good?
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, Iob 22.23, 24, 25. Oh happy are the men that find• the merchandise of faith! Let all poore Christians rejoyce, that they are thus exalted; and contrariwise, woe is unto the world because of faith: men seek gold, but who seeks faith? what shall it profit him to have an empty soule, and a full chest; to have goods, and not be good?
Yet before I pass from these words, we may note some things that are implied:
Yet before I passe from these words, wee may note some things that are implyed:
First, gold is precious: He granteth that, when he saith, faith is more precious. For these outward things are Gods creatures, and he retaineth his title