A12190:972
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. 4 Fourthly, because they want Faith, which is called The Faith of Gods elect; 1and we know without Faith it is impossible to please God: for it is said that the word profited not those unbelieving Jews, because it was not mingled with Faith in those who heard it.2
Reason. 4 Fourthly, because they want Faith, which is called The Faith of Gods elect; 1and wee know without Faith it is impossible to please God: for it is said that the word profited not those unbelieving Iewes, because it was not mingled with Faith in those who heard it.2
Reason. 5 Fifthly, Because the Word is like the Sun,which causeth plants to smell sweet, and a dunghill to smell stinking. So it works grace in some, and extracts the sin and foul vapours out of others.
Reason. 5 Fiftly, Because the Word is like the Sunne,which causeth plants to smell sweet, and a dunghill to smell stinking. So it works grace in some, and extracts the sinne and foule vapours out of others.