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.
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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.
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Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635.
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London :: Printed by G[eorge] M[iller] for George Edwards in the Old Baily in Greene Arbour at the signe of the Angell,
MDCXXXIX. [1639]
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Subject terms
Bible. -- O.T. -- Hosea XIV -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800.
Repentance -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800.
Sermons, English -- 17th century.
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"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." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A12190.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 3, 2024.
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Objection.
...Alas I am not convinced of the Spirit that Christ is my righteousnesse, therefore what case am I in.
The full answer of this very comfortable. P. 501.
The use of all this. P. 503.
In which is shewen the priviledges and preroga∣tives of a man that is convinced in all temptations. P. 503.
1. When God himselfe seemes to bee our enemie. P. 503.
2. Against Satan. P. 503.
3. Against our owne consciences. P. 504
...How we may know whether we be convinced of this righteousnesse.
The answer to this. P. 504.
...Secondly, but how shall I know that the Holy Ghost hath convinced me enough of sinne, so that I may without presumption apply the righteousnesse of Christ.
1. If the Holy Ghost have discovered my sinfull condition. P. 504.
2. By the worke of the Spirit. P. 505.
3. By inward peace and great joy. P. 505.
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4. Where this is it answers all objections. P. 506.
The use.
How we should live by faith. P. 506.
2. How every day to make use of the righteousnesse of Christ. P. 507.
Wherefore did Christ goe to the Father.
1. To make application of what he had wrought. P. 508.
2. To send the Spirit. P. 508.
3. To stop Satans mouth. P. 508.
4. To make the Father our Father. P. 508.
5. Sweet comforts at the hower of death. P. 508.
The use.
Great comfort in the hower of death P. 509, 510.
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