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Richard Baxter's dying thoughts upon Phil. I, 23 written for his own life and…
Richard Baxter's dying thoughts upon Phil. I, 23 written for his own life and the latter times of his corporal pains and weakness.
London: printed by Tho. Snowden for B. Simmons, 1683
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Because we shall know God himself as much as we are capable, and therefore we shall know his works, in him, or by a subordinate knowledge, the less being in the greater, 4. Because God hath made his works to be known to his glory: But it is little that is here known of them by Mortals; therefore they are known by them in Heaven, who are fitted to improve that knowledge to his praise.
If Christ who is the wisdom of God, will teach me the true Philosophy, how to love God, and live here in all well pleasing unto him, I shall quickly in Heaven be a perfect Philosopher; and experience will tell me, that the surest way to be truly Learned, and know the wonderful works of God, was to know, love, and serve the Great Creator, and in Him we shall have all, and without him we know nothing, and have nothing at all.
Satan tempted Christ by showing him the Kingdoms and glory of the World, and promising them all to him if he would have worshipped him: But God will show me more than Satan could show, and give me more of that which is best, than Satan could give.
Satan tempted Christ by shewing him the Kingdoms and glory of the World, and promising them all to him if he would have worshipped him: But God will shew me more than Satan could shew, and give me more of that which is best, than Satan could give.