A17385:96
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.
It is a matter of great weight in the condition of life, we live in, to have, and to be able to show a good warrant, and sound calling thereunto: For the knowledge of our calling from God may both encourage us, and support us: encourage us to do the work required, as in this case of preaching: Woe unto us, if we preach not the Gospel when we are sent of God: support us against all the troubles, that •ay befall us in our Callings for the doing of our duties.
It is a matter of great weight in the condition of life, we live in, to have, and to be able to shew a good warrant, and sound calling thereunto: For the knowledge of our calling from God may both incourage us, and support us: incourage us to doe the worke required, as in this case of preaching: Woe unto us, if we preach not the Gospell when we are sent of God: support us against all the troubles, that •ay befall us in our Callings for the doing of our duties.
1. Such as run into callings, before God send them: as many Ministers do. 2. Such as live by such means, as God calls them from, as they do, that live by usury, lottery, oppression, deceit, &c. 3. Such as do the works of a lawful calling at an unlawful time, or on the Sabbath. 4. Such, as abide not in their callings