A26856:52
Additions to the poetical fragments of Rich. Baxter written for himself and communicated to…
Additions to the poetical fragments of Rich. Baxter written for himself and communicated to such as are more for serious verse than smooth.
London: printed for B. Simmons, 1683
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Their Writings are the Holy Ghosts own Book, Though human Imperfection do appear; In Modes and Phrases, it's no just offence, But leaves the Truth, and Use still sure and clear.
Words but the Vehicle of matter be, Gods Spirit owns not the Translators words; But if as signs, they with his Words agree, The Sense and Matter of them is the Lords.
This Spirit helps the Church, but not to bring Another Gospel, Law or Word from Heaven, Nor mend or change Gods Laws in word or sense. But to preach and obey the word once given.
This Spirit helps the Church, but not to bring Another Gospel, Law or Word from Heav'n, Nor mend or change Gods Laws in word or sense. But to preach and obey the word once given.
To bring new Laws or Messages from God; A Prophets Office is, and not a Priests, To forge such, or make Laws for all the Church, The Authors prove, false Prophets, or false Christs.