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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.
God will be as a fir tree in regard of shadow to the passenger, and keeping off of storms, the great God, and the good God who is goodness it self, hath provided in this world, not only good for us, but hath also promised defences against all annoyances. In the comparison it self we will observe somewhat concerning the goodness of God, for as in this life we are subject to many inconveniences, wants ⟨p. 384⟩and necessities, so God hath supply for all, even outward necessities; we are subject to cold, for that we have the element of fire: we are subject to storms, he hath provided garments and skill to make them: so in our travels he hath provided some trees especially to shelter us. We cannot name any inconvenience of this life, but the rich God in his goodness hath provided a suitable supply. Doth God take care for this fading perishing life, which is but as a vapour, and hath he good things for it, and •ences from the ill and annoyances of it, till we have fulfilled our pilgrimage upon earth? and will not that God have a care of our best life of grace that shall end in glory, that we shall have all things necessary for life and godliness, which hath the promise not of this life only,1 but of a better: he that is so good to this natural life, will be much more in things concerning a better life, which he would have us mind more, I will be as a green fir tree unto him.
God will be as a firre tree in regard of shadow to the passenger, and keeping off of stormes, the great God, and the good God who is goodnesse it selfe, hath provided in this world, not onely good for us, but hath also promised defences against all annoyances. In the comparison it selfe we will observe somewhat concerning the goodnesse of God, for as in this life we are subject to many inconveniences, wants ⟨p. 384⟩and necessities, so God hath supply for all, even outward necessities; wee are subject to cold, for that we have the element of fire: we are subject to stormes, he hath provided garments and skill to make them: so in our travells he hath provided some trees especially to shelter us. Wee cannot name any inconvenience of this life, but the rich God in his goodnesse hath provided a sutable supply. Doth God take care for this fading perishing life, which is but as a vapor, and hath he good things for it, and ences from the ill and annoyances of it, till we have fulfilled our pilgrimage upon earth? and will not that God have a care of our best life of grace that shall end in glory, that we shall have all things necessary for life and godlinesse, which hath the promise not of this life onely,