A17385:869
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
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3. To converse with Christians that do tenderly love Christ, and abound in holy affections. Those daughters of Jerusalem, that wondered why the Church should make such ado about Christ, when they had conversed with her a while, and heard her speak with such affection and admiration, they are turned, and will now go seek Christ as well as she, Cant. 5.9. to the end, and 6.1.
3. To converse with Christians that doe tenderly love Christ, and abound in holy affections. Those daughters of Ierusalem, that wondered why the Church should make such adoe about Christ, when they had conversed with her a while, and heard her speak with such affection and admiration, they are turned, and will now goe seek Christ as well as shee, Cant. 5.9. to the end, and 6.1.
13. Thirdly, such as have felt this love of Christ, should be careful to keep it; now there are seven things to be observed, if we would preserve the love of Christ in our hearts.
13. Thirdly, such as have felt this love of Christ, should be carefull to keep it; now there are seven things to be observed, if wee would preserve the love of Christ in our hearts.
- 17. Things to be observed to keep our hearts in the love of Christ.