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The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy…
The returning backslider, or, A commentary upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is showed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorn and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Gray's Inn, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his own permission before his death.The returning backslider, or, A commentarie upon the whole XIIII. chapter of the prophecy of the prophet Hosea Wherein is shewed the large extent of Gods free mercy, even unto the most miserable forlorne and wretched sinners that may be, upon their humiliation and repentance. Preached by that learned and judicious divine, Dr. Sibbs, late preacher to the honourable society of Grayes Inne, and master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by his owne permission before his death.
London: printed by George for George Edwards, 1639
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.
Quest. But may some say, How shall I know whether or no my sins be forgiven?
Quest. But may some say, How shall I know whether or no my sinnes be forgiven?
1. By something that goes before. 2. By something which follows after.
1. By something that goes before. 2. By something which followes after.
Answ. There is somewhat which goes before, viz. 1. An humble and hearty Confession, as 1 Joh. 1.9.1 if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness: therefore, whether I feel it or not, if I have heartily, fully, and freely confessed: my sins are forgiven. God in wisdom and mercy may suspend the feeling thereof, for our humiliation, and for being over-bold with Satan's baits; yet I ought to believe it, for I make God a liar else, if I confess heartily, and acknowledge my debt, to think that he hath not cancelled the bond.
Answ. There is somewhat which goes before, viz. 1. An humble and hearty Confession, as 1 Ioh. 1.9.1 if wee confesse our sinnes, hee is faithfull and just to forgive us our sinnes, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousnesse: therefore, whether I feele it or not, if I have heartily, fully, and freely confessed: my sins are forgiven. God in wisedome and mercy may suspend the feeling thereof, for our humiliation, and for being over-bold with Satans baites; yet I ought to beleeve it, for I make God a lier else, if I confesse heartily, and acknowledge my debt, to thinke that he hath not cancel'd the bond.