A17385:828
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.
All which should make us the more to long for his appearing: for that shall be such a time as never was.
The third thing implied is, that the thought of the day of Judgement is §3a sure refuge to a Christian mind, when many other comforts for the present fail.
The third thing implyed is, that the thought of the day of Judgement is §3a sure refuge to a Christian minde, when many other comforts for the present faile.
But the main doctrine is, that faithful and patient Christians shall have a ⟨p. 70⟩great deal of praise, and honour, and glory in the day of Christ. Christ will be made marvellous in them, 2 Thes. 1.11. they shall shine as the stars of heaven, and as the sun in the firmament, Dan. 12. Mat. 13. they shall appear in singular glory when Christ appears, Col. 3.4.
But the maine doctrine is, that faithfull and patient Christians shall have a ⟨p. 70⟩