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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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Use. Many think they have repented and are deceived upon this false ground: they are and have bin grieved for their sins and offences, are determined to leave and forsake them, and that is all they do, they never lay hold on Christ and come home to God.
Vse. Many think they have repented and are deceived upon this false ground: they are and have bin grieved for their sins and offences, are determined to leave and forsake them, and that is all they do, they never lay hold on Christ and come home to God.
For thou hast fallen by thine Iniquity.
For thou hast fallen by thine Iniquitie.
Here divers points might be insisted on. 1. that
1Where there is a falling into sin, there will be a falling into misery and judgement.