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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 in the next place, when we look to our selves, to know those ways which are required of us in regard of our selves: for every Christian is a Temple wherein God dwells, therefore we are to carry our selves holily, to be much in Prayer, and Communion with God in secret; A man is best distinguished to be a good walker by those secret ways betwixt God and his soul; those walks of Meditation and Prayer, wherein there is much sweet intercourse betwixt God and the soul. Therefore in this case a man makes conscience of his Communion with God in his thoughts, desires, affections, using all good means appointed of God to maintain this Communion.
So in the next place, when we looke to our selves, to know those wayes which are required of us in regard of our selves: for every Christian is a Temple wherin God dwells, thefore we are to carry our selves holily, to be much in Prayer, and Communion with God in secret; A man is best distinguished to be a good walker by those secret wayes betwixt God and his soule; those walks of Meditation and Prayer, wherein there is much sweet intercourse betwixt God and the soule. Therefore in this case a man makes conscience of his Communion with God in his thoughts, desires, affections, using all good meanes appointed of God to maintaine this Communion.
Then we should look to our own carriage in the use of the creatures: to carry our selves in all things indifferently, because Wisdom and ⟨p. 471⟩Prudence is seen in those things especially, to use things indifferent, indifferently, not to be much in the use of the world, in joy or sorrow: but in moderation to use these things, being sure to set our affections upon the main.
Then we should look to our own carriage in the use of the creatures: to carry our selves in all things indifferently, because Wisedome and ⟨p. 471⟩