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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.
§. 12. And when Satan hath once got such Instruments, how great an advantage hath he for the success against themselves, against the Flock, and against the Church and Cause of Christ, above what he might expect by other Servants.
1. They are far hardlier brought to Repentance than others.
1. They are farre hardlier brought to Repentance than others.
(1.) Because they have by Wit and Study, bended that Doctrine to defend their sin, which should be used to bring them to Repentance.
(2.) And because their aggravated sin against Light, doth most forfeit that help of Grace which should work Repentance in them.