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Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries…
Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries necessary for the understanding of his accusation, II. a reply to his letter which denieth a solution, III. an answer to his printed sermon : humbly tendered, I. to himself, II. to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the court of aldermen, III. to the readers of his accusation, the forum where we are accused.Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries necessary for the understanding of his accusation, II. a reply to his letter which denyeth a solution, III. an answer to his printed sermon : humbly tendred, I. to himself, II. to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the court of aldermen, III. to the readers of his accusation, the forum where we are accused.
London: printed for Nevil Simmons, 1680
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.
14. Nor such as Psal. 59. 7. and 55. 21. that speak swords, or dispute with hands and not with tongues: and fetch their arguments from the Prison, or the Lyons, and speak not to the ear, but to the flesh and bones. Nor such as 2 Sam. 23. 6. Isa. 27. 4. Mic. 7. 4. Thorns and Briers speak too feelingly. If I must dispute with stings, I had rather it were with Bees that will recompense me, than with Wasps or Hornets.
14. Nor such as Psal. 59. 7. and 55. 21. that speak swords, or dispute with hands and not with tongues: and fetch their arguments from the Prison, or the Lyons, and speak not to the ear, but to the flesh and bones. Nor such as 2 Sam. 23. 6. Isa. 27. 4. Mic. 7. 4. Thorns and Bryers speak too feelingly. If I must dispute with stings, I had rather it were with Bees that will recompence me, than with Wasps or Hornets.
15. I am too weak for men over valiant, that can venture upon any thing, and easily prove that the Snow is black.