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A breviate of the life of Margaret, the daughter of Francis Charlton ... and…
A breviate of the life of Margaret, the daughter of Francis Charlton ... and wife of Richard Baxter ... : there is also published the character of her mother, truly described in her published funeral sermon, reprinted at her daughters request, called, The last work of a believer, his passing-prayer recommending his departing spirit to Christ, to be received by him.
London: printed for B. Simmons, 1681
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.
Judgm. 3. Mine then is the spirit of Cain, for I cannot endure any that are not of my opinion and way, and it inclineth me to malice, and unpeaceableness, and division.
Mark 4. The Spirit of Christ is a spirit of Holiness, and doth not favour licentiousness in doctrine, or in life.
Judgm. 4. Though I am for strict Principles, I am loose in practise.
Mark 5. Christs Spirit inclineth to love, humility and meeknest, and makes men stoop to each other for their good.
Judgm. 5. None more uncharitable, proud and censorious than I.