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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.
But that which more nearly concerneth us is, whereas first of all he propounds this exhortation to regard th•se things under this holy ⟨p. 426⟩acclamation: who is wise and who is prudent? we see first of all,
But that which more neerely concerneth us is, whereas first of all he propounds this exhortation to regard th•se things under this holy ⟨p. 426⟩acclamation: who is wise and who is prudent? we see first of all,
Observ. That there are but few who are truly wise and prudent.
Observ. That there are but few who are truely wise and prudent.
Few that enter the right way: for our Saviour showeth that narrow is this way and few there be that find it. 1The point needs not much proof it is so plain, and well known, wherefore it is now touched only making way to other things. The Reason hereof is clear.
Few that enter the right way: for our Saviour sheweth that narrow is this way and few there be that finde it. 1The point needs not much proofe it is so plaine, and well knowne, wherefore it is now touched onely making way to other things. The Reason heereof is cleere.