A17385:853
A17385:853
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.
4 Fourthly, we may know it by believing in him, John 16.27. For if we love him we put our trust in him, and rely upon him and his merits.
4 Fourthly, we may know it by beleeving in him, Iohn 16.27. For if we love him we put our trust in him, and relye upon him and his merits.
5. Fifthly, we may know it by our care to keep his commandments. For so he saith himself, He loveth me, that keepeth my commandments, John 14.21. The love of Christ and the love of sin cannot stand together.
5. Fiftly, we may know it by our care to keep his commandements. For so he saith himselfe, He loveth me, that keepeth my commandements, Iohn 14.21. The love of Christ and the love of sinne cannot stand together.
7 Seventhly, we may know it by our willingness to suffer for his sake, Joh. 21.19 Thus Peter must one day prove that he loves Christ, by being willing to be carried whither naturally he would not, for the confirmation of the truth.
7 Seventhly, we may know it by our willingnes to suffer for his sake, Ioh. 21.19 Thus Peter must one day prove that he loves Christ, by being willing to be caryed whither naturally hee would not, for the confirmation of the truth.
2 Now there are seven signs also of the inflamed love of Christ:1 For they that have such tender affection after Christ:
2 Now there are seaven signes also of the inflamed love of Christ:1 For they that have such tender affection after Christ:
1 Do sometimes feel the very passions of love, they are as it were sick of love, for the time overcome with the wonderful affection they bear to Christ, Cant. 2.5. especially when they have felt great comfort in the means.
1 Doe sometimes feele the very passions of love, they are as it were sick of love, for the time overcome with the wonderfull affection they beare to Christ, Cant. 2.5. especially when they have felt great comfort in the meanes.
2. Their love is unquenchable and unresistible, it is strong as death, and much water cannot quench it, Cant. 8.6, 7.
3. They do wonderfully, earnestly, and affectionately sometimes long ⟨p. 72⟩after his second coming, greatly desiring to be dissolved and to be with Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Phil. 1.23.
3. They doe wonderfully, earnestly, and affectionately sometimes long ⟨p. 72⟩after his second comming, greatly desiring to be dissolved and to be with Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Phil. 1.23.
4. Fourthly, they do almost only joy in Christ. God forbid I should rejoice in any thing but the cross of Christ, Gal. 6.14. They account all other things loss & dung in comparison of the excellent knowledge of Christ, Phil. 3.9.
4. Fourthly, they doe almost onely joy in Christ. God forbid I should rejoyce in any thing but the crosse of Christ, Gal. 6.14. They account all other things losse & dung in comparison of the excellent knowledg of Christ, Phil. 3.9.
5. Fifthly, they continually talk of him, they never lin, they have words at will, their tongue is as the pen of a ready writer, Psal. 45.1. They can easily praise him, and admire almost every thing in him. Cant. 5.9. to the end.
5. Fiftly, they continually talk of him, they never linn, they have words at will, their tongue is as the pen of a ready writer, Psal. 45.1. They can easily praise him, and admire almost every thing in him. Cant. 5.9. to the end.
6. Sixthly, their inflamed love is shown by a willingness with contentment to do the meanest service to Christ, or his religion. This was a sign Mary loved much, that she could even kiss the feet of Christ, and wash them with her tears, and wipe them with the hair of her head, Luke 7.44. to the end.
6. Sixtly, their inflamed love is shewne by a willingnesse with contentment to doe the meanest service to Christ, or his religion. This was a signe Mary loved much, that shee could even kisse the feet of Christ, and wash them with her teares, and wipe them with the haire of her head, Luke 7.44. to the end.
7. Seventhly, they are wonderfully encouraged with his praises, they are more fired with his praises of them, or his acceptation of them in the word or prayer, then with the applause of the whole world besides, Cant. 4.16.
7. Seventhly, they are wonderfully incouraged with his praises, they are more fiered with his praises of them, or his acceptation of them in the word or prayer, then with the applause of the whole world besides, Cant. 4.16.
Coherence.
2. Secondly, if we want the love of Christ, we should use all means to get it. Now there are three things that would further us in getting this love.
2. Secondly, if wee want the love of Christ, wee should use all meanes to get it. Now there are three things that would further us in getting this love.
11. To pray for it to God.
2. To acquaint our selves with the word of Christ. For that sets out his praises, his love to us, and the singular blessings he hath purchased for us.