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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.
So when many fell from Christ for a fit, because his Doctrine seemed harsh, Peter justified that way, when Christ asked him, will ye also leave me with the rest who are offended? Lord (saith he) whether shall we go? we have tasted the sweetness of the Word, and felt the power thereof: Whether shall we go Lord, 1thou hast the words of Eternal life. So Gods people have an affection carriage and course contrary to the world.
So when many fell from Christ for a fit, because his Doctrine seemed harsh, Peter justified that way, when Christ asked him, will ye also leave me with the rest who are offended? Lord (saith he) whether shall we goe? we have tasted the sweetnesse of the Word, and felt the power thereof: Whether shall we goe Lord, 1thou hast the words of Eternall life. So Gods people have an affection carriage and course contrary to the world.
Reason. The Reason is taken from their own disposition, they are partaker of the divine nature,1 which carrieth them up to God-wards against the stream and currant of the time.
Reason. The Reason is taken from their owne disposition, they are partaker of the divine nature,1 which carrieth them up to God-wards against the streame and currant of the time.