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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.
Observ. That where Love is not well contracted and begun, it will not hold to the end, but will end in eternal hatred.
Observ. That where Love is not well contracted and begunne, it will not hold to the end, but will end in eternall hatred.
1The Serpent and Hevah had some poor acquaintance together (as the issue proved.) What did it end in? The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head. This association and acquaintance ended in everlasting war and breach. So all covenants leagues and associations with those we should not join with, can never solder handsomely together but will end in everlasting hatred. What a strict league was in ⟨p. 327⟩former times betwixt Ephraim and Idols? But when Ephraims eyes are opened to see his Idols Devils, he detests and loathes all abominations; and is of another mind; What have I any more to do with Idols? he abominates them, as the word importeth.
1The Serpent and Hevah had some poore acquaintance together (as the issue proved.) What did it end in? The seed of the woeman shall breake the Serpents head. This association and acquaintance ended in everlasting warre and breach. So all covenants leagues and associations with those wee should not joyne with, can never soder handsomely together but will end in everlasting hatred. What a strict league was in ⟨p. 327⟩former times betwixt Ephraim and Idols? But when Ephraims eyes are opened to see his Idols Divels, he detests and loaths all abhominations; and is of another minde; What have I any more to doe with Idols? he abhominates them, as the word importeth.
- 1That all wicked leagues must end in everlasting hatred