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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.
For God makes a supply in himself, I will hear him and observe him. Nothing is lost, for God will be true of his promise, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, 1and all other things shall be ministered unto you. The Truth of God and then his Mercy makes this good. Is not God merciful to his children when they renounce all false confidence? In regard of the truth of his promise and mercy, he will make good this, that nothing is lost by cleaving to him. We read in the story of our own times, in King Edward the Sixth's reign, the same day that there was reformation of Idolatry in London, purging of Churches from roods and Idols. The same day was that noble victory and conquest in the North parts over the enemies. So God answered their care in reforming things amiss with good success.
For God makes a supply in himselfe, I will heare him and observe him. Nothing is lost, for God will be true of his promise, Seeke ye first the Kingdome of God and his Righteousnes, 1and all other things shall be ministred unto you. The Truth of God and then his Mercy makes this good. Is not God mercifull to his children when they renounce all false confidence? Jn regard of the truth of his promise and mercy, he will make good this, that nothing is lost by cleaving to him. We reade in the story of our owne times, in King Edward the sixts raigne, the same day that there was reformation of Idolatry in London, purging of Churches from roodes and Idols. The same day was that noble victorie and conquest in the North parts over the enemies. So God answered their care in reforming things amisse with good successe.
On the contrary, when we go on with favouring abuses and corruptions, yet expecting good success, it is in vain. Let Ephraim come to say, What have I to do with Idols? and see then whether God will respect him or not. Do Nations or persons think that God will respect them or bless them, whilst they do that which is abominable to him. No; when Ephraim saith, what have I to do with Idols? then presently comes, God will hear and observe him, and look to him, as you have it in that gracious promise, The eyes of the Lord are open unto all them that fear him,