In our first paradise in Eden there was a way to go out but no way to go in again. But as for the heavenly paradise, there is a way to go in, but not way to go out. Richard Baxter More Quotes by Richard Baxter More Quotes From Richard Baxter Such is the depth of the Christian Scriptures, that even if I were attempting to study them and nothing else from early boyhood to decrepit old age, with the utmost leisure, the most unwearied zeal, and talents greater than I have, I would be still daily making progress in discovering their treasures. Richard Baxter progress bored christian We shall then have joy without sorrow, and rest without weariness...Be of good cheer, Christian, the time is near, when God and thou shalt be near, and as near as thou canst well desire. Thou shalt dwell in his family. Richard Baxter cheer christian joy The devils never had a Savior offered to them, but you have; and do you yet make light of Him? Richard Baxter savior devil light What we most value, we shall think no pains too great to gain. Richard Baxter gains pain thinking Prayer must carry on our work as much as preaching; he preacheth not heartily to his people that will not pray for them. Richard Baxter praying prayer people O what a blessed day that will be when I shall . . . stand on the shore and look back on the raging seas I have safely passed; when I shall review my pains and sorrows, my fears and tears, and possess the glory which was the end of all! Richard Baxter pain blessed sea Till men are deeply humbled, they can part with Christ and Salvation for a lust, for a little wordly gain, for that which is less than nothing. But when God hath enlightened their consciences, and broken their hearts, then they would give a world for Christ. Richard Baxter broken heart men Lord, I surrender. I am completely overcome by your love. Richard Baxter surrender lord overcoming Screw the truth into men's minds. Richard Baxter screws mind men Keep up your conjugal love in a constant heat and vigor. Love will suppress wrath: you cannot have a bitter mind upon small provocations, against those that you dearly love. Richard Baxter conjugal heat vigor Get masters of families to do their duty, and they will not only spare you a great deal of labor, but will much further the success of your labors. You are not like to see any general reformation, till you procure family reformation. Some little religion there may be, here and there; but while it is confined to single persons, and is not promoted in families, it will not prosper, nor promise much future increase. Richard Baxter here-and-there may promise Surely love is both work and wages. Richard Baxter wages love-is Overvalue not therefore the manner of your own worship, and overvilify not other men's of a different mode. Richard Baxter tolerance different men Do not waste your time on light, weak, milktoast ministries and books Richard Baxter ministry light book That which once was, will be no more. Yesterday will never come again. To-day is passing, and will not return. You may work while it is day; but when you have lost that day, it will not return for you to work in. While your candle burns, you may make use of its light, but when it is done, it is too late to use it. Richard Baxter light yesterday too-late Paganism attributes the creation of the world to blind chance. Richard Baxter paganism chance world 'Tis hard preaching a stone into tears, or making a rock to tremble. Richard Baxter rocks tears stones It is true, that men may have Christ whenever they are willing to comply with His terms. But if you are not willing now, how can you think you shall be willing hereafter? Richard Baxter may men thinking Death is half disarmed when the pleasures and interests of the flesh are first denied. Richard Baxter blessing christian death Life is short, and we are dull, and eternal things are necessary, and the souls that depend on our teaching are precious. Richard Baxter life-is-short soul teaching
