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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 58: Q. Is Self-revenge and Penance self-denial?
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CHAP. LVIII. Q. Is Self-revenge and Penance self-denial?
Quest. 8. Whether self-denial require us after sin, to use vindictive penance or punishment of the flesh, by fasting, watching, going barefoot, lying hard, wearing hair-cloth, or to do this ordinarily? as some of the Papists, Monks, and Friars do?
Quest. 8. WHether self-denial require us after sin, to use vindictive penance or punishment of the flesh, by fasting, watching, going barefoot, lying hard, wearing hair-cloth, or to do this ordinarily? as some of the Papists, Monks, and Fryars do?
Answ. The easiness of this case may allow a brief decision. 1. The Body must be so far afflicted, as is needful to humble it, and subdue it to the spirit, and tame its Rebellion, and fit it for the service of God. 2. The exercise of a holy revenge on our selves may be a lower end, subservient to this. 3. It must also be so far humbled as is necessary to express Repentance to the Church when Absolution is expected upon public Repentance. 4. As also to concur with the soul in secret or open humiliation.
Answ. The easiness of this case may allow a brief decision. 1. The Body must be so far afflicted, as is needful to humble it, and subdue it to the spirit, and tame its Rebellion, and fit it for the service of God. 2. The exercise of a holy revenge on our selves may be a lower end, subservient to this. 3. It must also be so far humbled as is necessary to express Repentance to the Church when Absolution is expected upon publick Repentance. 4. As also to concur with the soul in secret or open humiliation.