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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.
1Therefore do not despair, but lay up this against evil times, never fear for the time to come. Let the mountains be cast into the midst of the Sea, and let the Earth and all rage, as the Psalmist says, and let things run upon a head,2 come what can come, God is where he was, and Gods children are where they were, in regard of the main comfort. They cannot be in such a condition, as that they can be deprived of their God, and of his assistance, From me is thy fruit found. Therefore care not for any condition that thou art in, this or that, thou shalt have that condition which shall be comfortable to thee: though many like beasts go on, and look for no fruit from God.
1Therefore doe not despaire, but lay up this against evill times, never feare for the time to come. Let the mountaines be cast into the midst of the Sea, and let the Earth and all rage, as the Psalmist sayes, and let things runne upon a head,2 come what can come, God is where he was, and Gods children are where they were, in regard of the maine comfort. They cannot be in such a condition, as that they can be deprived of their God, and of his assistance, From me is thy fruit found. Therefore care not for any condition that thou art in, this or that, thou shalt have that condition which shall be comfortable to thee: though many like beasts goe on, and looke for no fruit from God.
- 1Against future fears.Against future feares.
- 2Psal. 46.2.