A27061:207
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.
1. It appeared in her accompanying in London with the holiest, how mean soever, avoiding them that were proud, and vain, and carnal: She desired most to be acquainted with those that she perceived were best acquainted with God, neglecting the pomp and vain glory of the world.
2. When she was called to a married state, ⟨p. 147⟩though her portion and other advantages invited persons of greater estates in the world, She chose rather to marry a Minister of known integrity, that might be a near, and constant guide, and stay and comfort to her, in the matters which she valued more than riches. And she missed not of her expectations, for the few years that she lived with him. Even in this age, when the Serpent is hissing in every corner at faithful Ministers, and they are contemned both by Profane and Heretical Malignants. She preferred a mean life with such a one, for her spiritual safety and solace, before the Grandeur of the world.
2. When she was called to a married state, ⟨p. 147⟩though her portion and other advantages invited persons of greater estates in the world, She chose rather to marry a Minister of known integrity, that might be a near, and constant guide, and stay and comfort to her, in the matters which she valued more than riches. And she missed not of her expectations, for the few years that she lived with him. Even in this age, when the Serpent is hissing in every corner at faithful Ministers, and they are cnotemned both by Prophane and Heretical Malignants. She preferred a mean life with such a one, for her spiritual safety and solace, before the Grandeur of the world.