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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.
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.
Reason. Most men we see live by sense, will, and passion, and not by Faith, whereby they enthral the wisdom they have, and make it prisoner to sinful passions and affections, rejecting thoughts of their own future happiness: and though it behoove them in this world to be broken of their will: yet they will have it here, though they perish and be damned for it hereafter. This is the state of the unbroken heart of man till he have grace in him. Yea it is the state of all men, especially those that are puffed up, either by their own place, humour, or the flattery of others, they will have their will: Mens mihi pro Regno, as one said. Now this being the proud poysonfull nature of man, we must not think it a strange thing, that there are so few wise and prudent: for a man cannot be wise and passionate, for his passion transforms him to be a beast, a Devil. Now because most men live by sense and by humour, which is a life they are nuzzled in (especially those that