A17385:930
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.
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.
Hence we may briefly note the causes, why many professors have no more joy.
Hence wee may briefly note the causes, why many professors have no more ioy.
1. Some neglect the means. 2. Others are mastered by strong affections, as Envy, or Passions, &c. 3. Others have neglected mortification. 4. In many their very unprofitableness is the cause. 5. In some, the love of some secret sin blasts all grace and joy.
1. Some neglect the meanes. 2. Others are mastered by strong affections, as Envy, or Passions, &c. 3. Others have neglected mortification. 4. In many their very unprofitablenesse is the cause. 5. In some, the love of some secret sinne blasts all grace and joy.