A17385:875
A17385:875
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.
5. Fifthly, we must take heed of security after feelings. For if the Church be so sleepy after communion with Christ, that when he comes again she will be slumbering, and not rise when he calls; Christ will be gone and not answer, no though afterwards she call, Cant. 5.2, 6, 7.
5. Fiftly, we must take heed of security after feelings. For if the Church be so sleepie after communion with Christ, that when he comes again she will be slumbring, and not rise when he calls; Christ will be gone and not answer, no though afterwards she call, Cant. 5.2, 6, 7.
6. Sixthly, we must walk in the steps of the flock, and feed our kids near the tents of the shepherds; we must converse with holy Christians, and keep our selves under the powerful instructions of profitable Ministers, Cant. 1.7. &c.
6. Sixtly, we must walke in the steps of the flock, and feed our kids neere the tents of the shepheards; we must converse with holy Christians, and keepe our selves under the powerfull instructions of profitable Ministers, Cant. 1.7. &c.
7. Seventhly, we must be much in the preparation for the second coming of Christ. To be much in thinking of or praying for the coming of Christ will preserve us from declination in our affection to Christ, Jud. 20, 21.
7. Seventhly, wee must be much in the preparation for the second comming of Christ. To be much in thinking of or praying for the comming of Christ will preserve us from declination in our affection to Christ, Iud. 20, 21.
The doctrine implied in these words is, that when we shall come to heaven, and shall see Christ face to face, we shall love him, and admire him wonderfully. For the Apostle takes it for granted, that it is no hard thing to love Christ, if we once saw him.
The doctrine implyed in these words is, that when we shall come to heaven, and shall see Christ face to face, we shall love him, and admire him wonderfully. For the Apostle takes it for granted, that it is no hard thing to love Christ, if we once saw him.
And thus of the first sign.
And thus of the first signe.
The second sign is the joy of the holy Ghost expressed in these words:
The second signe is the joy of the holy Ghost expressed in these words:
In whom, though you see him not, yet believing ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious.
In whom, though you see him not, yet beleeving ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and glorious.
There are six kind of joys.
There are six kind of joyes.
2. Some are natural, such are the joys Solomon commends, Eccles. 8.15. & Prov. 15.13.
2. Some are naturall, such are the joyes Solomon commends, Eccles. 8.15. & Prov. 15.13.
3. Some are sensual, such are the joys Epicures conceive in the pleasures and sports of this life, Eccles. 11.9. Job 21.12.
3. Some are sensuall, such are the joyes Epicures conceive in the pleasures and sports of this life, Eccles. 11.9. Iob 21.12.
4. Some are fantastical, when men rejoice upon mere conceits and fancies without any ground. For as in some diseases there are abundance of sorrows without cause, so are there also joys without reason in divers.
4. Some are fantasticall, when men rejoyce upon meere conceits and fancies without any ground. For as in some diseases there are abundance of sorrowes without cause, so are there also joyes without reason in divers.
1. The first is to joy in sin. 2. The second is to joy in the misery of Gods people, Ezech. 25.6. 3. The third is the joy we call illusion, when Satan to feed the security of men doth tickle their hearts with a great deal of joy and ravishing of the heart.
1. The first is to joy in sinne. 2. The second is to joy in the misery of Gods people, Ezech. 25.6. 3. The third is the joy we call illusion, when Sathan to feed the security of men doth tickle their hearts with a great deale of joy and ravishing of the heart.
6. Lastly, some joys are spiritual joys: and these are either 1. Temporary: or 2. Eternal.
6. Lastly, some joyes are spirituall joyes: and these are either 1. Temporary: or 2. Eternall.