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The riches of mercy In two treatisesThe riches of mercie In two treatises
The riches of mercy In two treatises: 1 Lydia's conversion. 2. A rescue from death. By the late learned, and reverend divine, Richard Sibbs, Doctor in Divinity. Published by the authors own appointment, and subscribed with his own hand to prevent imperfect copies.The riches of mercie In two treatises: 1 Lydia's conversion. 2. A rescue from death. By the late learned, and reverend divine, Richard Sibbs, Doctor in Divinitie. Published by the authors own appointment, and subscribed with his owne hand to prevent imperfect copies.
London: printed by John for Francis Eglesfeild, 1638London: printed by Iohn for Francis Eglesfeild, 1638
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.
If she had not been sincere she would not have done so: but sincerity makes a man bold to appeal to God himself. Lord thou knowest that I love thee saith S. Peter, and If there be any iniquity in my heart saith David, they dare appeal to God and to Gods people, if ye have judged me faithful.
If she had not beene sincere she would not have done so: but sinceritie makes a man bold to appeale to God himselfe. Lord thou knowest that I love thee saith S. Peter, and If there be any iniquitie in my heart saith David, they dare appeale to God and to Gods people, if yee have judged me faithfull.
In this speech likewise she desires to have confirmation of her estate from the Apostles.1 And indeed it is a great confirmation of weak Christians to have the judgement ⟨p. 96⟩of strong Christians that they are good, If you have judged me faithful, do me this courtesy. And would it not comfort her soul to have the judgement of so strong a man as Paul?
In this speech likewise shee desires to have confirmation of her estate from the Apostles.1 And indeed it is a great confirmation of weake Christians to have the judgement ⟨p. 96⟩of strong Christians that they are good, If you have judged mee faithfull, doe me this courtesie. And would it not comfort her soule to have the judgement of so strong a man as Paul?
- 1Approbation of strong Christians confirms the weak.Approbation of strong Christians confirmes the weake.