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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.
For in thee the Fatherless findeth mercy.
For in thee the Fatherlesse findeth mercy.
Wherein we have set forth unto us for our consideration of Gods rich goodness towards poor miserable sinners.
Wherein we have set forth unto us for our consideration of Gods rich goodnesse towards poore miserable sinners.
1. The Attribute of God, Mercy. 2. The fit Object thereof, The Fatherless.
1. The Attribute of God, Mercy. 2. The fit Object thereof, The Fatherlesse.
1Mercy is Gods sweetest Attribute, which sweeteneth all his other Attributes; for but for Mercy, whatsoever else is in God, were matter of terror to us. His Justice would affright us: His Holiness likewise (considering our impurity) would drive us from him: