A26903:289
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.
§. 29. Lastly, I advise you, that you begin not the exercise of your Ministry too boldly, in public, great or judicious Auditories. Over much confidence signifieth Pride and Ignorance of your imperfection, and of the greatness of the work, and the dreadfulness of the most Holy Majesty. But (if you can) at first settle a competent time in the house with some ancient experienced Pastor, that hath some small Country Chapel, that needs your help. And
§. 29. Lastly, I advise you, that you begin not the exercise of your Ministry too boldly, in publick, great or judicious Auditories. Over much confidence signifieth Pride and Ignorance of your imperfection, and of the greatness of the work, and the dreadfulness of the most Holy Majesty. But (if you can) at first settle a competent time in the house with some ancient experienced Pastor, that hath some small Country Chappel, that needs your help. And
1. There you may Learn as well as Teach, and learn by his practice that which you must practice, which in a great house as a Chaplain ⟨p. 158⟩you will hardly do, but must cast your self into a far different mould.
1. There you may Learn as well as Teach, and learn by his practice that which you must practice, which in a great house as a Chaplain ⟨p. 158⟩you will hardly do, but must cast your self into a farre different mould.
2. By Preaching some years to a small ignorant people where you fear not critical judgments, you will get boldness of speech, and freedom of utterance, without that servile Study of words, and learning your written notes without Book, which will be tiresome, time-wasting and lifeless. And when freedom and use hath brought you to a habit of ready speaking of the great and necessary things, and acquaintance with ignorant Country people hath taught you to understand their case, you will have a better preparation for more public places (when you are clearly called to them) than you were ever like to get either in Universities, among Scholars, or in great mens Houses.