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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.
1But why doth the Prophet especially mention lips; The Calves of our lips, which are our words.
- 1Quest. Why lips are mentioned for praise only, Answ.Quest. Why lips are mentioned for praise onely, Answ.
1. Partly, because Christ who is the Word, delights in our words. 2. Because our Tongue is our glory, and that whereby we glorify God. 3. And especially, because our Tongue is that which excites others
1. Partly, because Christ who is the Word, delights in our words. 2. Because our Tongue is our glory, and that whereby we glorifie God. 3. And especially, because our Tongue is that which excites others
Being a trumpet of praise, ordained of God for this purpose. Therefore, The Calves of our lips. Partly, because it stirs up our selves and others; and partly, because God delights in words especially of his own dictating. To come then to speak more fully of Praise and Thanksgiving, let us consider, what a sweet, excellent and prevailing duty this is; which the Church (to bind God) promiseth unto him, The Calves of our lips. I will not be long in the point,1 but only come to some helps how we may come to do it.
Being a trumpet of praise, ordained of God for this purpose. Therefore, The Calves of our lips. Partly, because it stirres up our selves and others; and partly, because God delights in words especially of his owne dictating. To come then to speake more fully of Praise and Thankesgiving, let us consider, what a sweet, excellent and prevailing duty this is; which the Church (to bind God) promiseth unto him, The Calves of our lips. I will not bee long in the point,