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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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Reason. 2 Secondly, Because they who do evil hate the ⟨p. 477⟩light, and therefore cannot love what they hate. This (Christ saith) is the condemnation, 1that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness better then light, because their deeds were evil.
Reason. 2 Secondly, Because they who doe evill hate the ⟨p. 477⟩light, and therefore cannot love what they hate. This (Christ saith) is the condemnation, 1that light is come into the world, and men loved darkenesse better then light, because their deeds were evill.
Reason. 3 Thirdly, Because they are blinded,1 therefore they are led away by the god of this world Satan, so that they cannot perceive any thing that is spiritual, for God hath not given them a heart to perceive, &c.2
Reason. 3 Thirdly, Because they are blinded,1 therefore they are led away by the god of this world Satan, so that they cannot perceive any thing that is spirituall, for God hath not given them a heart to perceive, &c.