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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.
Answ. 1 First they raise them above their degree to make them mediators, and so dethrone Christ of his office of Mediator, at least join copartners with him.
Answ. 1 First they raise them above their degree to make them mediators, and so dethrone Christ of his office of Mediator, at least joyne copartners with him.
Answ. 2 But this is not all, they pray directly to Saints, to help them against several ills (as they have several Saints, for several evils) whatsoever they say who are not ashamed of lying to further their designs, yet their books and writings do testify the contrary.
Answ. 2 But this is not all, they pray directly to Saints, to helpe them against severall ills (as they have severall Saints, for severall evills) whatsoever they say who are not ashamed of lying to further their designes, yet their books and writings doe testifie the contrary.
Answ. 3 Then again they vow to Saints, as in the form of their vows is seen: I vow to the Virgin Mary, &c. Now a vow is a religious act. They vow to Saints, and burn incense unto them, erect Temples, and set apart days for their worship, and so break all the four Commandments of the first Table. In a good fashion it is not unfit to remember them, that their memorial may be kept: but we are not to worship them.
Answ. 3 Then againe they vow to Saints, as in the forme of their vowes is seene: I vow to the Virgin Mary, &c. Now a vow is a religious act. They vow to Saints, and burne incense unto them, erect Temples, and set apart dayes for their worship, and so breake all the foure Commandements of the first Table. In a good fashion it is not unfit to remember them, that their memoriall may be kept: but wee are not to worship them.