The Works of the Reverend Richard Sibbs, D.D., Late Master of Catharine-Hall, in the University of Oxford; And Preacher of Gray's Inn, London, Vol. 3 of 3: To Which Is Prefixed, a Short Memoir of the

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More than anything else, Richard Sibbes was a great preacher. He never lost sight of the fact that the best Christian counselling is done through the patient and enlivening exposition of the Word of God. The republication of the Nichol edition of his complete works is a notable event for all who have an appetite for helpful and faithful biblical preaching.

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Excerpt from The Soul's Conflict and Victory Over Itself by Faith There be two sorts of people always in the visible Church; one that Satan keeps under with false peace, whose life is nothing but a diversion to present contentments, and a running away from God and their own hearts, which they know can speak no good unto them, these speak peace to themselves, but God speaks none. Such have nothing to do with this scripture; the way for these men to enjoy comfort, is to be soundly troubled. True peace arises from knowing the worst first, and then our freedom from it. It is a miserable peace that ariseth from ignorance of evil. The angel troubled the waters, John v., and then cured those that stepped in. It is Christ's manner to trouble our souls first, and then to come with healing in his wings. But there is another sort of people, who being drawn out of Satan's kingdom and within the covenant of grace, whom Satan labours to unsettle and disquiet: being the god of the world, he is vexed to see men in the world, walk above the world. Since he cannot hinder their estate, he will trouble their peace, and damp their spirits, and cut asunder the sinews of all their endeavours. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Soul's Conflict and Victory Over Itself by Faith (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, D.D, Vol. 5: Master of Catherine Hall, Cambridge; Preacher of Gray's Inn, LondonChristian reader, thou mayest please to take notice that this book is divided into two parts the first whereof is upon the whole third chapter of the Epistle to the Philippians, and contains 256 pages and because it is entire, and upon the whole third chapter, we have therefore put it first. The second part is upon some certain verses only of the second chapter to the Philippians, and some other texts of Scripture, and contains 204 pages.Now, for the ready finding out of any principal or material things in the whole book, we have to the book annexed this alphabetical index; for the understanding whereof take thou notice, that the first p signifies the part, and the second p the page of that part, as for example: There being nothing observed in A, we begin with B, where first thou seest, Christians must be blameless, p. 92; that is, part the second, page 92 of the second part then how Saint Paul was blameless, when he was without the law, p. 1.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, D.D., Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)

Having now in my library the whole of the Works of Sibbes, with the exception of two small volumes, I beg to note them here, in the hope that thereby I may secure them. (1.) The Saintâs Comforts, being the substance of divers sermons preached on Ps. cxxx., the beginning; The Sa.intâs Happiness, on Ps. lxxiii. 28 ;T he Rich Pearl, on Mat. xiii. 45, 46 ;T he Success of the Gospel, on Luke vii. 34, 35 ;M aryâs Choice on Luke X. 38-40. By a Reverend Divine now with God. Printed at London by Thos. Cotes, and are to be sold by Peter Cole, at the sign of the Glove. in Cornhill, near the Exchange. 1638. 12mo. (2.) A ntidotum contra Naufragium Fidei et Bonae Conscientiae, Concio Latine. .2 Tim. i. 14. Pp. 78. 18mo. In view of the bibliographical list (see a of this Preface), it is also exceedingly desirable to have the following editions :- (3.) Bruised Reed. 4th edition. 1632. 18mo. (4.) Two Sermons on First Words of Christâs Last Sermon. 4to. 1636. lst edition. (5.) Spiritual Manâs A im. 2d edition. (6.) Fountain Sealed. 2d edition. (7.) Divine Meditations. 2d edition. (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, D.D., Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, D.D, Vol. 7: Master of Catherine Hall, Cambridge; Preacher of Gray's Inn, LondonHe was a Puritan in 'doctrine,' but loyal to the Church of England with that touching loyalty shewn to the throne by illustrious contemporaries even when they despised its occupant. On almost every point of Theology the Works of Richard Sibbes will rarely be consulted 'in vain.' They are a casket of gems, and the lid needs but to be raised to flash forth wealth of spiritual thought.In closing his onerous labours, the Editor would, in a few sentences, characterise the Works now collected and completed; and at once that epithet, which seems by universal consent to have been associated with the name of Richard Sibbes - 'heavenly' - recurs. It is the one distinctive adjective for him. For if there ever has been, since apostolic times, a 'heavenly' man, the meek 'Preacher' of Gray's Inn was he. Emphatically, 'he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith' (Acts xi. 24); and in accord with this, he is pre-eminently and peculiarly a 'son of consolation,' a 'comforter.' This, I should say, is the merit of these works. The minister of the gospel and the private reader will find abundant 'consolations' for bruised, tried, despondent, groping souls. Nor is this characteristic a small thing. It must be a growing conviction, with all who mark the 'signs of the times,' that the want of our age, in the church as in the world, is not more intellect or genius, learning or culture, but more reality of Christian life - more 'Good' rather than more 'great' men. Perhaps there never has been a period - speaking generally - of more intellect in intense activity, if not in mass, more learning and diffused culture, than the present; and certainly never was there an age of such thick-coming interrogation of all problems in all realms of thought and speculation. But these seem often lamentably disassociated from Goodness, from conscience, from spiritual integrity and truthfulness, and above all, from Christian life.For Sibbes, then, is not claimed the title of 'great' - so much abused, and indeed vulgarised - in the world's meaning. Weighed against contemporaries - Shakespeare, Bacon, Milton - he has no awful crown of genius. Placed beside other divines, Church and Puritan, he lacks the orient splendour of Jeremy Taylor, the massiveness of Barrow, the intensity of Baxter, the unexpected wit of Thomas Adams, the exhaustiveness of John Owen, the profundity of Thomas Goodwin; nor has he left behind him any great work such as that on the 'The Creed' by Pearson, or the 'Defensio' by Bull.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, D.D., Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint)

Sibbes never wastes the student's time. "He scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands: - C. H. Spurgeon. Richard Sibbes was known in London in the early 17th century as "the Heavenly Doctor Sibbes." The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax; is a masterful exposition of Matthew 12:20. In this the author explains what the reed refers to, then he explains what is to be "a bruised reed."  Publisher’s Note: This book was produced by a team of hard-working volunteers in an effort to keep books of antiquity alive and well among our modern day readers. We are grateful for the hard work and effort that went into the reproduction of these classics. We make a concerted effort to achieve a high quality product while at the same time offering these precious books at lower prices to reach the widest readership possible. Our prayer is that you will find them honoring to the name of Christ and share these rich Christians books with others.

The Bruised Reed And Smoking Flax

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In the arrogance of his own imagination, man is a great and mighty tree. The man who considers himself as God considers him undergoes a ‘bruising.’ Puritan theologian Richard Sibbes uncovers what it means to be a ‘bruised reed’ in this 17th century text, a passionate expression of Christian faith.

Bruised Reed

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Refreshment For The Soul

Richard Sibbes always sought to get under the superficial layer of his listeners' behaviour and deal with their hearts. He knew that the outward acts of sin spring from the inner desires of the heart. Merely to alter a person's behaviour without dealing with those desires would cultivate hypocrisy, the self-righteous cloak for a cold and vicious heart. Sibbes believed that hearts must be turned, and evil desires eclipsed by stronger ones for Christ. This book is as relevant today as when it was first published in 1629. Our busyness and activism so easily degenerate into a hypocrisy in which we keep up all the appearance of holiness without the heart of it. Christians even use Christ as a package to pass on to others, instead of enjoying him first and foremost as their own Saviour. But true reformation must begin in the heart, with love for Christ. And that can only come when the free grace of God in Christ Jesus is preached.

Josiah's Reformation (Puritan Paperbacks)

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