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The Riches of Mercy

Published: 1638
Length: 24,957 words
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Divisions: 56

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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 I[ohn] D[awson] for Francis Eglesfeild, and are to be sold by him at the signe of the Marigold in Pauls Church-yard 1638.

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TreatiseLYDIAS Conversion.
PartA certaine woman named Lydia, &c.
PartAnd a certaine woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, &c.
PartA certaine woman named Lydia.
PartA Seller of Purple.

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PartWhose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things that were spoken of Paul.
1 subpart
PartTo attend to the things that were spoken of Paul.
PartWhose heart the Lord opened that shee attended, &c.
PartShee attended to the things which were spoken of Paul.
PartAnd shee was baptized, and her houshold.
PartAnd her houshold.
PartAnd she besought them saying, if you have judged me faithfull to the Lord come to my house and abide there.
PartIf you have judged mee faithfull &c. Come to my house and abide there.
PartIf yee have judged me faithfull.
PartCome to my house, and and abide there.
Table of contentsThe Table.
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part E
Part F
Part G
Part H
Part I
Part L
Part M
Part N
Part O
Part R
Part S
Part T
Part W
TreatiseA Rescue from DEATH, with a Returne of Praise.
PartFooles because of their transgressions, and because of their iniquities are afflicted, &c.
PartFooles because of their transgressions, &c.
PartWhy are wicked men fooles, and Gods children, so farre as they yeeld to their lusts?
1 subpart
PartAre afflicted.
PartTheir soule abhorres all manner of meate.
PartThey draw neere the gates of death.
PartThey Cryed to God in their trouble.
1 subpart
PartGods children in extremity they cry to him.
PartHee saved them out of their distresse.
PartHee sent his word and healed them.
PartOh that men would therefore prayse the Lord for his goodnesse, and for his wondrous works to the children…
PartOh that men would therefore prayse the Lord for his goodnesse, &c.
PartOh that men would prayse the Lord.
1 subpart
PartThat men would prayse God. And sacrifice the sacrifice of thankesgiving, and declare his workes.
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Author: Richard Sibbes (1577–1635)
Imprint: London Printed by I[ohn] D[awson] for Francis Eglesfeild, and are to be sold by him at the signe of the Marigold in Pauls Church-yard 1638.
Extent: [2], 108, [16]; 146, [2] p.
Language: English
Catalogue: STC 22501 · ESTC S100975
Source: TCP A12191
Licence: CC0 1.0 Universal (Text Creation Partnership)

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