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A treatise of self-denial. By Richard Baxter, pastor of the church at KidderminsterA treatise of self-denial. By Richard Baxter, pastor of the church at Kederminster
London: printed by Robert White for Nevil Simmons, 1675
Treatise › Chapter 50: A Renowned and Perpetuated Name to be denied.
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.
2. And if honour be given in to us this way, even as we partake of it our selves, as a Means to Gods honour, we must thankfully accept it, esteem it, and rejoice in it. And therefore it is made the matter of many promises, and spoken of in Scripture as a blessing, Prov. 22. 1. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches] and 10. 7. The memory of the Just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot] Eccles. 7. 1. A good name is better than precious ointment] with many the like.
2. And if honour be given in to us this way, even as we partake of it our selves, as a Means to Gods honour, we must thankfully accept it, esteem it, and rejoyce in it. And therefore it is made the matter of many promises, and spoken of in Scripture as a blessing, Prov. 22. 1. A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches] and 10. 7. The memory of the Just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot] Eccles. 7. 1. A good name is better than precious oyntment] with many the like.
Thus much I have said to prevent a mis-application of that which followeth; and to help you so to understand me on this point of Honour, as not to run from extreme into extreme, and to sin by seeking to avoid sin.
Thus much I have said to prevent a mis-application of that which followeth; and to help you so to understand me on this point of Honour, as not to run from extream into extream, and to sin by seeking to avoid sin.