A17385:999
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.
1. First, it shows the excellency of Theology, 1or the truth according to godliness, in that it is penned and confirmed by such admirable instruments.
1. First, it shewes the excellency of Theologie, 1or the truth according to godlinesse, in that it is penned and confirmed by such admirable instruments.
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2. Secondly, it shows, that in matters of religion men must have recourse to the testimony of the Prophets: their writings are the true touchstone a•d square. And so in matters of consolation, if the Prophets speak comfortably to our hearts, it matters not what all the world besides says, or thinks of us: sure it is that Christ came not to destroy either Law or Prophets, and therefore by them we shall be tried whether we will or no.
2. Secondly, it shews, that in matters of religion men must have recourse to the testimony of the Prophets: their writings are the true touchstone a•d square. And so in matters of consolation, if the Prophets speak comfortably to our hearts, it matters not what all the world besides saies, or thinks of us: sure it is that Christ came not to destroy either Law or Prophets, and therefore by them we shall be tryed whether we will or no.