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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
THE RETURNING BACKSLIDER. › Sermon 1THE RETVRNING BACKSLIDER. › Sermon 1
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2. The Form [Take with you words, and say unto the Lord, &c.] Uer. 2.
2. The Forme [Take with you words, and say unto the Lord, &c.] Uer. 2.
3. A Restip••ation, what they should Do and Return back again, having their Prayers granted. 1. Thanksgiving [So will we render the Calves of our life] 2. Sound Reformation of their beloved Sin, [Ashur shall not save us, &c.] with the Reason thereof, [For in that the Fatherless findeth Mercy, ⟨p. 4⟩Verse. 3.
3. A Restip••ation, what they should Doe and Returne backe againe, having their Prayers granted. 1. Thankesgiving [So will wee render the Calves of our life] 2. Sound Reformation of their beloved Sin, [Ashur shall not save us, &c.] with the Reason thereof, [For in that the Fatherlesse findeth Mercy, ⟨p. 4⟩Uerse. 3.
4. Gods Answer to their Petitions. 1. In what He will do for them. [Heal their backsliding, Love them freely: and be as the Dew unto Israel] with the Reason thereof, [For mine Anger is turned away from him] V. 4. 2. What he will Work in them: A proportionable speedy growth in height, breadth and depth: [He shall grow as the Lillie, and Cast forth his roots as Lebanon, &c.] Which Mercy is further Amplified; by a blessing poured out also upon their Families. [They that dwell under his shadow shall return] Verse. 5. 6. 7.