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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.
Neither will we say any more to the works of our hands, ye are our gods.
Neither will we say any more to the workes of our hands, ye are our gods.
All false confidence hath two objects, for it is always either 1. Out of Religion, or 2. In Religion.
All false confidence hath two objects, for it is alwaies either 1. Out of Religion, or 2. In Religion.
For the first, all ill confidence and trust if it be out of Religion, it is in the Creature, either 1. Out of us, or 2. In our selves.
Secondly, if it be in Religion, it is in a false god, as here, neither will we say any more to the works of our hands, ye are our gods. Observe hence in the first place, Observ. Man naturally is prone to Idolatry.
Secondly, if it be in Religion, it is in a false god, as here, neither will wee say any more to the workes of our hands, ye are our gods. Observe hence in the first place, Observ. Man naturally is prone to Idolatry.