A26903:182
Compassionate counsel to all young men especially I. London apprentices, II. students of divinity,…
Compassionate counsel to all young men especially I. London apprentices, II. students of divinity, physic, and law, III. the sons of magistrates and rich men / by Richard Baxter.Compassionate counsel to all young men especially I. London apprentices, II. students of divinity, physick, and law, III. the sons of magistrates and rich men / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by T.S., 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.
1. If they have not Natural Capacity, there is not matter for Art and Ordinary Grace to elevate.
2. And if this Capacity be not improved by diligent and long study (which most will not undergo) it is no wonder if it be useless, or much worse.
3. And if it be not directed by a sound and skilful Teacher, but fall into the hands of an erroneous, or bad Guide; you may conjecture what the Fruits will be.
4. And if that good parts and studies be not kept from the mischievous enmity of a Worldly Mind, and Fleshly Lusts, how easily are they corrupted, and turned against their use and end, to the great hurt of the Church, and of themselves.