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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.
Use. 1 Since things are thus, learn this of it, if there be so few prudent and wise, as the Prophets complain in all times. To whom is the arm of the Lord revealed; and,1 Who hath believed our report, &c. Then take heed of living by example, that we be not led away with the sway and error of the times: for seeing there are few wise and prudent, it is better and safer to follow one man reformed by judgement, then a thousand others, one man is worth a thousand who is led with judgement and by the Spirit of God.
Vse. 1 Since things are thus, learne this of it, if there be so few prudent and wise, as the Prophets complaine in all times. To whom is the arme of the Lord revealed; and,1 Who hath beleeved our report, &c. Then take heed of living by example, that we be not led away with the sway and error of the times: for seeing there are few wise and prudent, it is better and safer to follow one man reformed by judgement, then a thousand others, one man is worth a thousand who is led with judgement and by the Spirit of God.
Use. 2 And likewise take no scandal, if you see men run upon heaps in the broad and worst way, for that men have always done, it is the complaint of all the Prophets in all times, calling the better sort few:1 as the grapes after the vintage, like a few scattered ears of corn after harvest: one of a City, and two of a Tribe, a few of all. Therefore now let us seal this truth with this exhortation.
Vse. 2 And likewise take no scandall, if you see men runne upon heapes in the broad and worst way, for that men have alwayes done, it is the complaint of all the Prophets in all times, calling the better sort few: