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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.
The just shall walk in them.
The just shall walke in them.
As the just shall walk in them; so whosoever walks in them, are just, wise and prudent: for is not he prudent who walks in those ways that lead directly to eternal happiness? is not he a wise man that walks by rule in those ways where he hath God over him to be his Protector, Ruler, and Defender? is not he a wise man who walks in those ways that fits him for all conditions whatsoever, prosperity or adversity, life or death? for all estates? he that walks therefore in Gods ways must be the only wise man.1
As the just shall walke in them; so whosoever walks in them, are just, wise and prudent: for is not he prudent who walks in those wayes that leade directly to eternall happinesse? is not he a wiseman that walks by rule in those wayes where he hath God over him to be his Protector, Ruler, and Defender? is not he a wise man who walks in those wayes that fits him for all conditions whatsoever, prosperity or adversity, life or death? for all estates? he that walkes therefore in Gods wayes must be the onely wise man.1
- 1What walking in Gods ways implies.What walking in Gods wayes implyes.
Now what things doth this walking in the ways of God imply?
Now what things doth this walking in the wayes of God imply?