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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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CHAP. VI. Holiness is the only way of Safety.
I Have proved to you that Holiness is best for Common wealths, and given you many General undeniable evidences, to prove that it is Best for all men in particular: I shall now come to the particular evidences, and show you wherein it is that it is Best for all men.
I Have proved to you that Holiness is best for Common wealths, and given you many General undenyable evidences, to prove that it is Best for all men in particular: I shall now come to the particular evidences, and shew you wherein it is that it is Best for all men.
There are three sorts of Good that men have to look after. The first is the security of their Life and Being; the second is their moral well-being; and the third is, their Natural well-being. This last also is divided into three branches, and consisteth in our Profit, our Honour, and our Pleasure.
So that here are five several sorts of Goodness to be considered of; and you will find that Holiness is Best, beyond all comparison, in each respect. 1. In respect of Safety. 2. In point of Honesty. 3. In point of Gain. 4. In point of Honour. And, 5. In point of Pleasure or Delight. If I prove not every one of these, then tell me, I promised more then I could perform: But if I do prove them, I look that you that Read it, should promise presently to come in to God, and a Holy life, and faithfully perform it.