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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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God himself is a Spirit, and spiritual means reach unto him, who is the first mover of the great wheel of all the affairs of this world: It is preposterous to begin at the second cause, we trouble our selves in vain there, when we neglect the first. We should therefore begin the work in Heaven, and first of all, Take up ⟨p. 8⟩that quarrel which is betwixt God and our souls: If this be done first, we need not fear the carriage of second things,1 all which God out of his good providence, and gracious care will frame to work for good to his: for whose sakes (rather then help should fail) he will create new helps.2 Wherefore in all things it is best to begin with God.
God himselfe is a Spirit, and spirituall means reach unto him, who is the first mover of the great wheele of all the affaires of this world: It is preposterous to beginne at the second cause, we trouble our selves in vaine there, when wee neglect the first. Wee should therefore begin the worke in Heaven, and first of all, Take up ⟨p. 8⟩that quarrell which is betwixt God and our soules: If this be done first, we need not feare the carriage of second things,1 all which God out of his good providence, and gratious care will frame to worke for good to his: for whose sakes (rather then helpe should faile) he will create new helpes.2 Wherefore in all things it is best to beginne with God.