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Two treatises the first of death, on I Cor. 15:26, the second of judgment…
Two treatises the first of death, on I Cor. 15:26, the second of judgment on 2 Cor. 5:10, 11 / by Rich. Baxter.
London: printed for Nevil Simmons, 1672
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Some imitable Passages of the Life of Elizabeth, late Wife of Mr. Joseph Baker.
Though I spoke so little as was next to nothing, of our dear deceased friend; it was not because I wanted matter, or thought it unmeet: But I use it but seldom, lest I raise expectations of the like, where I cannot conscionably perform it. But he that hath promised to honour those that serve and honour him, (Joh. 12. 26. 1 Sam. 2. 30.) and will come at last to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that do believe, (2 Thes. 1. 10.) I know, will take it as a great and acceptable act of service, to proclaim the honour of his grace, and to give his servants their due on earth, whose souls are glorified with Christ in Heaven; though Serpentine enmity will repine and play the envious accuser.
THough I spoke so little as was next to nothing, of our dear deceased friend; it was not because I wanted matter, or thought it unmeet: But I use it but seldom, lest I raise expectations of the like, where I cannot conscionably perform it. But he that hath promised to honour those that serve and honour him, (Joh. 12. 26. 1 Sam. 2. 30.) and will come at last to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them that do believe, (