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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.
Reason 2 2. Because no creature can deserve any thing at Gods hands. 1. Because by nature we are all Gods enemies and therefore what can enemies deserve? nothing but wrath and vengeance. 2. If we have any graces, they are the gift of God, and therefore we deserve nothing by them, they being of his own gift. So saint James speaks,1 Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning. And Saint Paul saith: That of him, and through him, and to him are all things: 2what should follow hereupon? To whom be glory for ever.
Reason 2 2. Because no creature can deserve any thing at Gods hands. 1. Because by nature wee are all Gods enemies and therefore what can enemies deserve? nothing but wrath and vengeance. 2. If we have any graces, they are the gift of God, and therefore wee deserve nothing by them, they being of his owne gift. So saint Iames speakes,1 Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and commeth downe from the Father of lights, with whom is no variablenesse nor shadow of turning. And Saint Paul saith: That of him, and through him, and to him are all things: 2what should follow heereupon? To whom be glory for ever.