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A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed showing wherein its enmity…A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed shewing wherein its enmity…
A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed showing wherein its enmity consisteth and how it is destroyed : part of it was preached at the funerals [sic] of Elizabeth, the late wife of Mr. Joseph Baker ... / by Rich. Baxter ; with some few passages of the life of the said Mrs. Baker observed.A treatise of death, the last enemy to be destroyed shewing wherein its enmity consisteth and how it is destroyed : part of it was preached at the funerals [sic] of Elizabeth, the late wife of Mr. Joseph Baker ... / by Rich. Baxter ; with some few passages of the life of the said Mrs. Baker observed.
London: printed by R.W. for Nev. Simmons, 1660
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3. In secret duty she was very constant, and lived much in those two great soul-advancing works, Meditation and Prayer: in which she would not admit of interruptions. This inward holy diligence was it that maintained spiritual life within, which is the spring •f outward acceptable works. When communion with God, and daily labour upon our own hearts is laid a•ide, or negligently and remissly ⟨p. 234⟩followed, grace languisheth first within, and then unfruitfulness, if not disorders and scandals appear without.
3. In secret duty she was very constant, and lived much in those two great soul-advancing works, Meditation and Prayer: in which she would not admit of interruptions. This inward holy diligence was it that maintained spirituall life within, which is the spring •f outward acceptable works. When communion with God, and daily labour upon our own hearts is laid a•ide, or negligently and remisly ⟨p. 234⟩followed, grace languisheth first within, and then unfruitfulness, if not disorders and scandalls appear without.
4. Her Love to the Lord Jesus was evidenced by her great affection to his Ordinances, and ways, and servants: A very hearty Love she manifested to those on whom the Image of God did appear, even the poorest and meanest, as well as the rich or eminent in the world: Nor did a difference in lesser matters, or any tolerable mistakes, alienate her affections from them.
4. Her Love to the Lord Jesus was evidenced by her great affection to his Ordinances, and wayes, and ser•ants: A very hearty Love she manifested to those on whom the Image of God did appear, even the poorest and meanest, as well as the rich or eminent in the world: Nor did a difference in lesser matters, or any tolerable mistakes, alienate her affections from them.