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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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Let us therefore enter into our own souls, Use. 1 and examine our selves, how far forth we are guilty of this sin, and think we come so far short of Repentance: for the ten Tribes here, the people of God when they repented, say, Ashur shall not save us, we will not ride upon Horses; he speaks comparatively, as trusted in. Therefore let us take heed of that boasting vain-glorious disposition arising from the supply of the creature: Saith God, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, 1neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth this, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindness, judgement ⟨p. 82⟩and righteousness in the earth, &c. Let a man glory that he knows God in Christ to be his God in the Covenant of grace: that he hath the God of all strength, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to be his: who hath all other things at his command; who is independent, and All-sufficient. If a man will boast, let him go out of himself to God, and plant himself there, and for other things take heed the heart be not lift up with them.
Let us therefore enter into our owne soules, Vse. 1 and examine our selves, how farre forth we are guilty of this sinne, and thinke we come so farre short of Repentance: for the ten Tribes here, the people of God when they repented, say, Ashur shall not save us, wee will not ride upon Horses; he speakes comparatively, as trusted in. Therefore let us take heed of that boasting vaine-glorious disposition arising from the supply of the creature: Saith God, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdome, 1neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that hee understandeth and knoweth this, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindnesse, judgement ⟨p. 82⟩and righteousnesse in the earth, &c. Let a man glorie that he knowes God in Christ to bee his God in the Covenant of grace: that hee hath the God of all strength, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to be his: who hath all other things at his command; who is independant, and All-sufficient. If a man will boast, let him goe out of himselfe to God, and plant himselfe there, and for other things take heed the heart be not lift up with them.