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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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Praise is not comely in the mouth of a fool (saith the Wise man) nor of a wicked man, as Psal. 50.16, 17. saith God to such, What hast thou to do ⟨p. 59⟩to take my words in thy mouth since thou hatest to be reformed, and hast cast my words behind thee? There are a company who are ordinary swearers, and filthy speakers; for them to praise God,1 James tells them, that these contrary streams cannot flow out of a good heart; O no: God requires not the praise of such fools.
Praise is not comely in the mouth of a foole (saith the Wiseman) nor of a wicked man, as Psal. 50.16, 17. saith God to such, What hast thou to doe ⟨p. 59⟩to take my words in thy mouth since thou hatest to bee reformed, and hast cast my words behind the? There are a company who are ordinary swearers, and filthy speakers; for them to praise God,1 Iames tells them, that these contrarie streames cannot flow out of a good heart; O no: God requires not the praise of such fooles.
I gave you also some Directions how to praise God, and to stir up your selves to this most excellent duty, which I will not insist on now, but add a little unto that I then delivered, which is,1