A26892:1424
A Christian Directory
A Christian directory, or, A sum of practical theology and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortify every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.A Christian directory, or, A summ of practical theologie and cases of conscience directing Christians how to use their knowledge and faith, how to improve all helps and means, and to perform all duties, how to overcome temptations, and to escape or mortifie every sin : in four parts ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by Robert White for Nevill Simmons, 1673
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
§. 15. Direct. 13. A skilful experienced Pastor, who is able to open the treasury of the Gospel, and 1publicly and privately to direct his flock in the work of self-examination and the heavenly exercises of faith, is a great help to Christians spiritual delight. The experiences of believers teach them this: How oft do they go away refreshed and revived, who came to the assembly or to their pastors in great distress, and almost in despair. See Job 33. 23. 2 Cor. 1. 3, 4. It is the office and delight of the Ministers of Christ, to be helpers of his peoples faith and joy. 2 Cor. 1. 24. Phil. 1. 4, 25. 1 Thes. 2. 20.
§. 15. Direct. 13. A skillful experienced Pastor, who is able to open the treasurie of the Gospel, and 1publickly and privately to direct his flock in the work of self-examination and the heavenly exercises of faith, is a great help to Christians spiritual delight. The experiences of believers teach them this: How oft do they go away refreshed and revived, who came to the assembly or to their pastors in great distress, and allmost in despair. See Iob 33. 23. 2 Cor. 1. 3, 4. It is the office and delight of the Ministers of Christ, to be helpers of his peoples faith and joy. 2 Cor. 1. 24. Phil. 1. 4, 25. 1 Thes. 2. 20.