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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
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5. It is unacquaintedness with themselves that makes Christ so undervalued by the unhumbled world: that his Name is reverenced but his office and Saving grace are disregarded. Men could not set so light by the Physician, that felt their sickness, and understood their danger. Were you sensible that you are under the wrath of God, and shall shortly and certainly be in Hell, if a Christ received by a hearty working, purifying faith, do not deliver you, I dare say, you would have more serious, savoury thoughts of Christ, more yearnings after him, more fervent prayers for his healing grace, and sweet remembrance of his love and merits, example, doctrine and inestimable benefits, then lifeless hypocrites ever were acquainted with.
5. It is unacquaintednes with themselves that makes Christ so undervalued by the unhumbled world: that his Name is reverenced but his office and Saving grace are disregarded. Men could not set so light by the Physicion, that felt their sicknes, and understood their danger. Were you sensible that you are under the wrath of God, and shall shortly and certainly be in Hell, if a Christ received by a hearty working, purifying faith, do not deliver you, I dare say, you would have more serious, savory thoughts of Christ, more yearnings after him, more fervent prayers for his healing grace, and sweet remembrance of his love and merits, example, doctrine and inestimable benefits, then lifeless hypocrites ever were acquainted with.
Imagine with what desires and expectations the diseased, blind and lame cried after him for healing to their bodies, when he was on earth. And would you not more highly value him, more importunately solicit him for your souls, if you knew your selves?
Imagine with what desires and expectations the diseased, blind and lame cryed after him for healing to their bodies, when he was on earth. And would you not more highly value him, more importunately solicite him for your soules, if you knew your selves?