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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 If therefore we will ever be counted righteous persons let us keep these rules set down here, have a respect to all Gods commandments, do all things to the glory of God, desire to grow in grace, and love the Brethren.
Vse. 1 If therefore we will ever be counted righteous persons let us keepe these rules set downe here, have a respect to all Gods commandements, doe all things to the glory of God, desire to grow in grace, and love the Brethren.
Use. 2 And so it is also for Consolation unto such who are thus qualified: for unto them belongeth all the promises of this life and of that to come, They are in a blessed estate,1 for all things are theirs, because they are Christs, therefore it is their bounden duty having an upright heart to rejoice in God, as the Prophet speaks: Rejoice in the Lord ye righteous, 2for praise is comely for the upright. None have cause to rejoice but upright men. 1. Because they of all others have title and right to joy: 2. Because they have command to do it, seeing Heaven is theirs, all the promises are theirs, and they are heirs of all things: it is a comely service and the work of Heaven.
Vse. 2 And so it is also for Consolation unto such who are thus qualified: for unto them belongeth all the promises of this life and of that to come, They are in a blessed estate,1 for all things are theirs, because they are Christs, therefore it is their bounden duty having an upright heart to rejoyce in God, as the Prophet speakes: Rejoyce in the Lord yee righteous, 2for praise is comely for the upright. None have cause to rejoyce but upright men. 1. Because they of all others have title and right to joy: 2. Because they have command to doe it, seeing Heaven is theirs, all the promises are theirs, and they are heires of all things: it is a comely service and the worke of Heaven.