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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.
1. The favour and blessing that he promiseth, to be as the dew to Israel. 2. The excellency of it, in divers particulars. 3. The order wherein it is promised.
1. The favour and blessing that he promiseth, to be as the dew to Israell. 2. The excellency of it, in divers particulars. 3. The order wherein it is promised.
Before we come to the words themselves, if we remember and read over the former part of the prophecy, we shall find it full of terrible curses; all opposite unto that here promised, to show,
Before we come to the wordes themselves, if we remember and read over the former part of the prophecie, we shall find it full of terrible curses; all opposite unto that here promised, to shew,
Observ. We can never be in so disconsolate a state, but God can alter all.
Observ. Wee can never be in so disconsolate a state, but God can alter all.