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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
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.
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.
5. She was a Christian of much plainness, simplicity and singleness of heart: far from a subtle crafty dissembling frame, and also from loquacity or ostentation. And the world was very low in her eyes, to which she was long crucified, •nd on which she looked as a lifeless thing: Sensuality and pampering the flesh, she much loathed: Whe• ⟨p. 235⟩she was invited to feasts, she would oft complain, that they occasioned a difficulty in maintaining a sense of the presence of God, whose company in all her company she preferred.
5. She was a Christian of much plainness, simplicity and singleness of heart: far from a subtile crafty dissembling frame, and also from loquacity or ostentation. And the world was very low in her eyes, to which she was long crucified, •nd on which she looked as a lifeles• thing: Sensuality and pampering the flesh, she much loathed: Whe•