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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
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.
2. Herein the Holy Ghost makes us perceive the exceeding desirableness of the Love of God, and maketh us most desire it.
3. He giveth the Soul some easing Hope of the Love of God.
4. He quieteth the doubts, and fears, and troubles of the Soul.
5. He raiseth our Hopes by degrees to confident assurance.
6. Then the thoughts of God's love are pleasant to the Soul, and give it such delight as we feel in the love and fruition of our most valued and beloved friends.