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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
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Therefore in ill times let us labour to justify truth, both the truth of things to be believed, and all just religious courses, not only in case of opposition being opposed, but in example, though we say nothing.1 Noah condemned the world though he spake not a word by making an Ark: so Lot Sodom, though he told not all Sodom of their faults. So a man may justify good things though he speak not a word to any man: for such a ones life is a confutation and sufficient witness for God against the world. Therefore it is good, though a man do not confront the world in his speeches: yet notwithstanding at least to hold a course contrary to the world in his conversation. We have need of a great deal of courage to do this: but there is no heavenly wise man, but he is a courageous man; though in his own spirit, he may be a weak man, yet in case of opposition, Grace will be above Nature, he will show then his heavenly Wisdom and Prudence and of what metal he is made, by justifying ⟨p. 461⟩wisdom in all times: The just shall walk therein. But to come more directly to the words.
Therefore in ill times let us labour to justifie truth, both the truth of things to be beleeved, and all just religious courses, not onely in case of opposition being opposed, but in example, though wee say nothing.1 Noah condemned the world though he spake not a word by making an Arke: so Lot Sodome, though he told not all Sodome of their faults. So a man may justifie good things though he speake not a word to any man: for such a ones life is a confutation and sufficient witnesse for God against the world. Therefore it is good, though a man doe not confront the world in his speeches: yet notwithstanding at least to hold a course contrary to the world in his conversation. We have need of a great deale of courage to doe this: but there is no heavenly wiseman, but he is a couragious man; though in his owne spirit, he may be a weake man, yet in case of opposition, Grace will be above Nature, hee will shew then his heavenly Wisedome and Prudence and of what mettall he is made, by justifying ⟨p. 461⟩wisdome in all times: The just shall walke therein. But to come more directly to the words.