A17385:902
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.
7. It is unspeakable and glorious above all carnal or earthly joys: it doth ravish the heart, as if a man were already in heaven.
7. It is unspeakable and glorious above all carnall or earthly joyes: it doth ravish the heart, as if a man were already in heaven.
8. Lastly, it may be known by the effects: For
8. Lastly, it may be knowne by the effects: For
1. It will make a man more humble, and apt to acknowledge his own vileness and unworthiness.
1. It will make a man more humble, and apt to acknowledge his owne vilenesse and unworthinesse.
2. It will make a man less censorious of others, and with more compassion to tender the wants and sorrows of others.