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The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at…
The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at Dunstan's-West and published in answer to the accusations of some and the desires of others / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by R. White for F. Tyton, 1662
THE Mischief of Self-ignorance, AND Benefit of Self-acquaintance. › Part
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.
But let Ministers know that this is their •uty, to show every man himself, his deeds, •nd state as indeed they are: And let Christians choose and love such Ministers. Choose not the Glass that makes you fairest, but which is truest, and representeth you to your selves as God accounteth you, whether he do it with more eloquence or less; with smoother or with rougher language; hear him if you may, that will best acquaint you with the truth of your condition, and choose not those that speak not to the heart.
But let Ministers know that this is their •uty, to shew every man himself, his deeds, •nd state as indeed they are: And let Christians choose and love such Ministers. Choose not the Glass that makes you fair•st, but which is truest, and representeth you to your selves as God accounteth you, whether he do it with more eloquence or less; with smoother or with rougher language; hear him if you may, that will best acquaint you with the truth of your condition, and choose not those that speak not to the heart.
2. And when you have heard the best, the clearest, the most searching Preacher, do ⟨p. 418⟩not think that now you can do all the rest of work your selves: and that you have further need of help: But make use their more particular personal advice not needlessly, but in these follow••• cases.
2. And when you have heard the best, the clearest, the most searching Preacher, do ⟨p. 418⟩not think that now you can do all the rest of work your selves: and that you have further need of help: But make use their more particular personal advic not needlesly, but in these follow cases.