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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.
1He hath a right hand as well as a left, Blessings as well as Curses: Mercy as well as Justice; which is more proper to his nature then that. Therefore, let Christian souls never be discouraged with their condition and state whatsoever it is.
1He hath a right hand as well as a left, Blessings as well as Curses: Mercie as well as Iustice; which is more proper to his nature then that. Therefore, let Christian soules never be discouraged with their condition and state whatsoever it is.
- 1That God hath a salve for all sores.
Reason. 1For, as there are many maladies, so there are many remedies opposite to them; as Solomon saith, This is set over against that, &c. If there be a thousand kinds of ills, there are many thousand ⟨p. 203⟩kinds of remedies. For,2 God is larger in his helps, then we can be in our diseases and distresses, whatsoever they are: therefore it is good to make this use of it. Use. To be so conceited of God as may draw us nearer unto him upon all occasions.
Reason. 1For, as there are many maladies, so there are many remedies opposite to them; as Salomon saith, This is set over against that, &c. Jf there be a thousand kinds of ills, there are many thousand ⟨p. 203⟩kindes of remedies. For,