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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.
And cast forth his roots as Lebanon.
And cast forth his rootes as Lebanon.
1Because we have spoken of growth and shall have occasion to touch it hereafter, we will not be large in the Point. God here promiseth a growth not only to the Church, but to every particular Christian: and it is very necessary it should be so; for without growth, neither can we give God his due Honour, nor he receive the smell of a sweet Sacrifice from us, as is fit. Nor can we without it with-stand our enemies, or bear our crosses that God may call us too. Again, without growth and strength we cannot perform those great duties that God requires at our hands of Thankfulness: nor do things so cheerfully and sweetly as may be comfortable to us. In sum without growth, we can do nothing acceptably, either to God or his people: the more Grace, the more acceptance. Which is spoken that we may value the Promises, this especially that we shall grow up in Grace and Knowledge, as the Lillie, and cast forth our roots as Lebanon.
1Because we have spoken of growth and shall have occasion to touch it hereafter, we will not be large in the Point. God here promiseth a growth not onely to the Church, but to every particular Christian: and it is very necessary it should be so; for without growth, neither can we give God his due Honour, nor he receive the smell of a sweet Sacrifice from us, as is fit. Nor can we without it with-stand our enemies, or beare our crosses that God may call us too. Againe, without growth and strength we cannot performe those great duties that God requires at our hands of Thankfulnesse: nor doe things so cheerefully and sweetly as may be comfortable to us. In summe without growth, wee can doe nothing acceptably, either to God or his people: the more Grace, the more acceptance. Which is spoken that wee may value the Promises, this especially that we shall grow up in Grace and Knowledge, as the Lillie, and cast forth our rootes as Lebanon.