A17385:801
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.
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 §1to them still: It is his gold, and his silver still; which may teach men to be careful, how to dispose of these outward things. For they must give an account §2of their stewardship even in these.1
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 §1to them still: It is his gold, and his silver still; which may teach men to be carefull, how to dispose of these outward things. For they must give an account §2of their stewardship even in these.1
- 1Gold perisheth both actively and passively.
Secondly, gold is here said to perish, which is true, both actively and ⟨p. 68⟩