A17385:915
A17385:915
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.
Again, distinguish about feeling.
Againe, distinguish about feeling.
1 Some have those joys, but observe them not, either through ignorance of the doctrine of the joy of the holy Ghost, or through neglect.
1 Some have those joyes, but observe them not, eyther through ignorance of the doctrine of the joy of the holy Ghost, or through neglect.
2 Some have this joy and observe it, and are affected & established with it for the time, but presently either forget it, or suspect it.
2 Some haue this joy and observe it, and are affected & established with it for the time, but presently eyther forget it, or suspect it.
Lastly, this joy in the holy Ghost in some is an habitual gladness of heart, which constantly after assurance is found in them, though they feel not the passions of joy: but in others there is felt at sometimes the vehement passions of joy, but not the constant gladness. Now either may be the true joy of the holy Ghost, if it agree to the former signs.
Lastly, this joy in the holy Ghost in some is an habituall gladnesse of heart, which constantly after assurance is found in them, though they feele not the passions of joy: but in others there is felt at sometimes the vehement passions of joy, but not the constant gladnesse. Now eyther may be the true joy of the holy Ghost, if it agree to the former signes.
11 Thou must be in the general Gods servant, and devote thy self to holiness, else thou canst never feel them. Isaiah 65.13.
11 Thou must be in the generall Gods servant, and devote thy selfe to holinesse, else thou canst never feele them. Esay 65.13.
2 Thou must voluntarily seek godly sorrow for thy sins: for these joys are promised to, and most felt by such as mourn for sin, Psal. 126.2, 3, 5, 6. Isaiah 61.3. Prov. 14.10. Mat. 5.5.
2 Thou must voluntarily seeke godly sorrow for thy sins: for these joyes are promised to, and most felt by such as mourne for sin, Psal. 126.2, 3, 5, 6. Esay 61.3. Prov. 14.10. Mat. 5.5.
3. Thou must labour after the affections of godliness: till thou come to love Christ and the Word, and holy exercises, thou canst not get the joy in the holy Ghost: if we did once love to be Gods servants, the Lord would refresh us with the joys of his presence,1 Isaiah 56.6, 7.
3. Thou must labour after the affections of godlinesse: till thou come to love Christ and the Word, and holy exercises, thou canst not get the joy in the holy Ghost: if we did once love to be Gods servants, the Lord would refresh us with the joyes of his presence,1 Esay 56.6, 7.
1But what should we do to preserve the joys of God, that we might more constantly rejoice in the holy Ghost?
1But what should we doe to preserve the joyes of God, that'wee might more constantly rejoyce in the holy Ghost?
Observe these rules.
1. Thou must get a meek spirit. For passion and pride hinder the refreshings of God wonderfully, Isaiah 29.19.
1. Thou must get a meeke spirit. For passion and pride hinder the refreshings of God wonderfully, Esay 29.19.
2. Preserve uprightness: the upright shall have an harvest of joy: But if ⟨p. 75⟩thou nourish the love of any sin, it is impossible to keep the joys of God, Psal. 96.11. Prov. 29.6. & 12.20.
2. Preserve uprightnesse: the upright shall have an harvest of joy: But if ⟨p. 75⟩thou nourish the love of any sinne, it is impossible to keep the joyes of God, Psal. 96.11. Prov. 29.6. & 12.20.
3. Lose not Gods presence, but set him in thy sight, and walk before him, There is fullness of joy at his right hand, Psal, 16.11.
3. Lose not Gods presence, but set him in thy sight, and walk before him, There is fulnesse of joy at his right hand, Psal, 16.11.
4. Be much in well-doing: For that will make our joy abound, Col. 1. 9, 10, 11.
5. Hang upon the breasts of the Churches consolation and sincerity, Isaiah 66.11.
5. Hang upon the brests of the Churches consolation and sincerity, Esay 66.11.
6. Take heed of much carnal, or outward rejoicing. For the immoderate liking of earthly things hardens the heart in the things of God.
6. Take heed of much carnall, or outward reioycing. For the immoderate liking of earthly things hardens the heart in the things of God.