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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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Let us therefore observe Gods gracious and mild dealing in so much mercy, who giveth us so many warnings by his servants, & lesser judgments, which we have had amongst us, Let us take notice and believe, so as belief may stir up fear, and fear may provoke care, and care stir up endeavours, to provide us an Ark even a hiding place betimes before winter and worse times come upon us.
Let us therefore observe Gods gratious and milde dealing in so much mercy, who giveth us so many warnings by his servants, & lesser judgments, which wee have had amongst us, Let us take notice and believe, so as beliefe may stirre up feare, and feare may provoke care, and care stirre up indeavours, to provide us an Arke even a hiding place beimes before winter and worse times come upon us.
Hence issueth another general Point: Observ. That
Hence issueth another generall Point: Observ. That
The best provision for preventing of destruction is spiritual means.
The best provision for preventing of destruction is spirituall meanes.