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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.
Wheresoever he loves, he makes the things lovely: we see things lovely; and then we love them: but God so loves us, that in loving us he makes us lovely. So saith God by the Prophet, ⟨p. 206⟩I have seen his ways and will heal him: I will lead him also and restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners. 1And from this experience of the fruitfulness of Gods love, the Church is brought in rejoicing.2 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation; he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness: as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth her self with her jewels. Thus he makes us such as may be amiable objects of his love, that he may delight in.
Wheresoever he loves, he makes the things lovely: we see things lovely; and then we love them: but God so loves us, that in loving us he makes us lovely. So saith God by the Prophet, ⟨p. 206⟩I have seene his wayes and will heale him: I will lead him also and restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners. 1And from this experience of the fruitfulnesse of Gods love, the Church is brought in rejoycing.2 I will greatly rejoyce in the Lord; my soule shall be joyfull in my God: for hee hath cloathed mee with the garments of salvation; hee hath covered mee with the robe of righteousnesse: as a bridegroome decketh himselfe with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth her selfe with her jewels. Thus he makes us such as may be aimeable objects of his love, that he may delight in.