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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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2. His present actions also be contrary to his former: there is not only a change of the disposition of his soul:1 Behold all things are become new. Not some things but all, not only new, but with a Behold new. 2This change undoubtedly showeth that there is a true conversion and unfeigned.
2. His present actions also be contrary to his former: there is not only a change of the disposition of his soule:1 Behold all things are become new. Not some things but all, not only new, but with a Behold new. 2This change undoubtedly sheweth that there is a true conversion and unfained.
- 1There is a Change of Actions.
- 22. Cor. 5.17.
13. By our association, he that turns to God, turns presently to the company of Gods people: together with the change of his nature and course of life, there is a change of company, that is of such as we make choice of for amity and friendship;2 other company by reason of our callings, and occasionally may be frequented.