“What unthankfulness is it to forget our consolations, and to look upon matters of grievance. To think so much upon two or three crosses as to forget an hundred blessing.”
Quote by Richard Sibbes
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Works of Richard Sibbes
This comprehensive volume includes sermons, meditations, and treatises on Christian doctrine, reflecting Sibbes's emphasis on the grace of God and the spiritual life. more
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Richard Sibbes
Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) was a prominent English theologian and writer during the 17th century. His works held significant influence within the Puritan movement, particularly his seminal work 'The Soul's Ease,' which has had a profound impact on subsequent theologians and believers. more
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