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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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As we see in Jonahs case in a matchless distress, words were inforcive and did him more good then all the world besides could: for after that he had bin humbled and prayed out of the whales belly; the whale was forced to cast him out again.1 So the Prodigal son being undone, having neither credit, nor coin, but all in a manner against him; yet he had words left him. Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee: and am no more worthy to be called thy son, make me as one of thy hired servants. After which his father had compassion on him. And good Hezekiah, 2being desperately sick, of a desperate disease, yet when he set his faith a work, and took with him words (which comfort only now was left unto him) we know how after he had turned his face towards the wall and prayed with words. God not only healed him of that dangerous disease, but also wrought a great miracle for his sake, causing the Sun to come back ten degrees. Thus when life seemed impossible: yet words, prayers, and tears prevailed with God. Jehoshaphat also, going to ⟨p. 18⟩war with Ahab, 3against Gods commandment, and in the battle being encompassed with enemies: yet had words with him ready and after prayer found deliverance.4 Elijah, likewise after a great drought and famine, when rain had bin three years wanting: and all in a manner out of frame for a long time: Took with him words: and God sent rain abundantly upon the earth again.
As wee see in Ionahs case in a matchlesse distresse, words were inforcive and did him more good then all the world besides could: for after that hee had bin humbled and praied out of the whales belly; the whale was forced to cast him out againe.1 So the Prodigall sonne beeing undone, having neither credit, nor coyne, but all in a manner against him; yet hee had words left him. Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee: and am no more worthy to bee called thy sonne, make mee as one of thy hired servants. After which his father had compassion on him. And good Hezekiah,