A41327:13
Meditations upon Mr. Baxter's review of his treatise of the duty of heavenly meditation…
Meditations upon Mr. Baxter's review of his treatise of the duty of heavenly meditation in answer to the exceptions of Giles Firmin, against some things in that treatise concerning meditation : published for the satisfaction of many sincere Christians troubled at their inability to perform that duty as the said author (and some others with him) have described it and charged it / by Giles Firmin.
London : s.n., Printed in the year 1672
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.
Obj. Why did you not write while they were living.
Answ. 1. While they lived, I was but a novice in the study of Divinity as a Minister. 2. I did write to Mr. Shepherd, and give you an account of it. 3. I found after their death, more experience of the trouble those points had caused. 4. I know they have successors, able to answer, if Christ and his Apostles did so Preach.
Answ. 1. While they lived, I was but a novice in the study of Divinity as a Minister. 2. I did write to Mr. Shephard, and give you an account of it. 3. I found after their death, more experience of the trouble those points had caused. 4. I know they have successors, able to answer, if Christ and his Apostles did so Preach.
Towards the close of my book, I touched upon Meditation, which I saw by a person of eminent abilities, was driven to such a height, made so difficult, and yet charged with such vehemency, that many serious Christians, being not able to come near it, were rather scared and discouraged, then drawn unto their Duty. The question therefore I discussed was this.
Towards the close of my book, I touched upon Meditation, which I saw by a person of eminent abilities, was driven to such a height, made so difficult, and yet charged with such vehemency, that many setious Christians, being not able to come neer it, were rather scared and discouraged, then drawn unto their Duty. The question therefore I discussed was this.