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A saint or a brute the certain necessity and excellency of holiness, &c. ...…
A saint or a brute the certain necessity and excellency of holiness, &c. ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by R.W. for Francis Tyton, 1662
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12. Lastly, consider that this is not the life of perfect Joy, and therefore some sorrows will be intermixed. Comfort will not be perfect till Holiness be perfect; and till we arrive at the place of perfect joy. Whats wanting now while we live in a troublesome malignant world, shall shortly be made up in the Heavenly Jerusalem, when we have admittance into our Masters joy. And then all the world shall be easily convinced, whether sin or duty, a fleshly or or Holy life, hath the greater Pleasures and contents.
12. Lastly, consider that this is not the life of perfect Joy, and therefore some sorrows will be intermixt. Comfort will not be perfect till Holiness be perfect; and till we arrive at the place of perfect joy. Whats wanting now while we live in a troublesome malignant world, shall shortly be made up in the Heavenly Jerusalem, when we have admittance into our Masters joy. And then all the world shall be easily convinced, whether sin or duty, a fleshly or or Holy life, hath the greater Pleasures and contents.
Object. But it is not only the weakness of professors, but the very way that is prescribed them, that must bear the blame: For they are commanded to fast, and weep, and mourn.
Answ. 1. That is but with a medicinal necessary sorrow, for preventing of a greater sorrow; as bitter medicines and bloodletting, and strict diet, are for the prevention of death. God first commandeth them to take heed of sin, the cause of sorrow: But if they will fall and break their bones, they must endure the pain of setting them again.
Answ. 1. That is but with a medicinal necessary sorrrw, for preventing of a greater sorrow; as bitter medicines and bloodletting, and strict diet, are for the prevention of death. God first commandeth them to take heed of sin, the cause of sorrow: But if they will fall and break their bones, they must endure the pain of setting them again.