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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
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So, Promises and vows of praise are alleged as an argument to prevail with God, for the obtaining of that the Church begs for; So will we render, &c. Not to enter into the common place of vows, only this much I say, that there is a good use of them, to vow and promise Thankfulness when we would obtain blessings from God. That which a promise is to men, that a vow is to God; and usually they go together in Scripture, as Psal. 132.2. It is said of David, That he vowed unto God; and sware unto the mighty God of Jacob. So we have all in Baptism vowed a vow, so that it is good to renew our vows often, especially that of new obedience; and in this particular, to vow unto him, that we will praise him, and strive that his glory be no looser by us.1
So, Promises and vowes of praise are alleadged as an argument to prevaile with God, for the obtaining of that the Church begs for; So will wee render, &c. Not to enter into the common place of vowes, onely this much I say, that there is a good use of them, to vow and promise Thankefullnesse when we would obtaine blessings from God. That which a promise is to men, that a vow is to God; and usually they goe together in Scripture, as Psal. 132.2. It is said of David, That hee vowed unto God; and sware unto the mighty God of Iaakob. So wee have all in Baptisme vowed a vow, so that it is good to renew our vowes often, especially that of new obedience; and in this particular, to vow unto him, that wee will praise him, and strive that his glory be no looser by us.1
- 1Helps and use of vows.Helpes and use of vowes.
1It is good thus to vow, if it were but to excite, and quicken our dullness and forgetfulness of our general vow; to put us in mind of our duty, the more to oblige us to God and refresh