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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
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.
Flesh. The things and persons in this world I see; But after death I know not what will be.
Spirit. Knowest thou not that which God himself hath spoken? Thou hast his promise which was never broken. Reason proclaims that noble heaven-born souls. Are made for higher things than worms and moles. God hath not made such faculties in vain, Nor made his service a deluding pain. But faith resolves all doubts, and hears the Lord Telling us plainly by his Holy Word, That unclothed souls shall with their Saviour dwell, Triumphing over sin, and death, and hell. And by the power of Almighty Love Stars shall arise from graves to shine above. There we shall see the Glorious face of God: His blessed presence shall be our abode: The face that banisheth all doubts and fears; Shuts out all sins, and dryeth up all tears. That face which darkeneth the Suns bright rays, Shall shine us into everlasting joys. Where Saints and Angels shall make up one Chore, To praise the Great Jehovah evermore.
Spirit. Know'st thou not that which God himself hath spoken? Thou hast his promise which was never broken. Reason proclaims that noble heav'n-born souls. Are made for higher things than worms and moles. God hath not made such faculties in vain, Nor made his service a deluding pain. But faith resolves all doubts, and hears the Lord Telling us plainly by his Holy Word, That uncloath'd souls shall with their Saviour dwell, Triumphing over sin, and death, and hell. And by the power of Almighty Love Stars shall arise from graves to shine above. There we shall see the Glorious face of God: His blessed presence shall be our abode: The face that banisheth all doubts and fears; Shuts out all sins, and dryeth up all tears. That face which darkeneth the Suns bright rayes, Shall shine us into everlasting joyes. Where Saints and Angels shall make up one Chore, To praise the Great Jehovah evermore.