A27061:215
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
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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.
3. In secret duty she was very constant, and lived much in those two great soul-advancing works; Meditation and Prayer: in which she would not admit of interruptions. This inward holy diligence was it that maintained spiritual life within, which is the spring of outward acceptable works. When communion with God, and daily labour upon our own hearts is laid aside, or negligently and remissly followed, grace languisheth first within, and then unfruitfulness, if not disorders and scandals appear without.
3. In secret duty she was very constant, and lived much in those two great soul-advancing works; Meditation and Prayer: in which she would not admit of interruptions. This inward holy diligence was it that maintained spiritual life within, which is the spring of outward acceptable works. When communion with God, and daily labour upon our own hearts is laid aside, or negligently and remisly followed, grace languisheth first within, and then unfruitfulness, if not disorders and scandals appear without.
4. Her Love to the Lord Jesus was evidenced by her great affection to his Ordinances, and Ways, and Servants: A very hearty Love she manifested to those on whom the Image of God did appear, even the poorest and meanest, as well as the rich or eminent in the world: Nor did a difference in lesser matters, or any tolerable mistakes, alienate her affections from them.
4. Her Love to the Lord Jesus was evidenced by her great affection to his Ordinances, and Wayes, and Servants: A very hearty Love she manifested to those on whom the Image of God did appear, even the poorest and meanest, as well as the rich or eminent in the world: Nor did a difference in lesser matters, or any tolerable mistakes, alienate her affections from them.
5. She was a Christian of much plainness, simplicity & singleness of heart: far from a subtle erafty dissembling frame, & also from loquacity or ostentation. And the world was very low in her eyes to which she was long crucified, and on which she looked as a lifeless thing: Sensuality and pampering the flesh, she much loathed: When she was invited to feasts, she would oft complain, that they occasioned a difficulty in maintaining a sense of the presence of God, whose company in all her company, she preferred.