The returning backslider; or, A commentarie upon the whole XIV. 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. Also the Saints priviledge, &c.

The retvrning backslider; or, A commentarie upon the whole XIV. 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. Also the Saints priviledge, &c. Richard Sibbes [1577-1635] London: Printed by T. Mab and A. Coles for John Saywell, dwelling in Little-Britain, without, Aldersgate, at the Signe of the Grey-Hound.’ Dated: 1650. Quarto [7.50in tall x 5.25in wide]. Collates complete [12], 484, [15]p. A classic Puritan work by Richard Sibbes. Title page a little grubby and laid on paper with marginal wear. With watermarking to the first 30 pages or so else a very good, solid and clean copy thereafter. Minor marks, blemishes or light reading wear else a good, solid copy. Re-backed, not recently but 20th.C. With the marbled paper recently re-covered. Spine with raised bands and gilt lettering.