Unity in things Necessary, Liberty in things Unnecessary, and Charity in all. Richard Baxter More Quotes by Richard Baxter More Quotes From Richard Baxter In my library I have profitably and pleasantly dwelt among the shining lights, with which the learned, wise, and holy men of all ages have illuminated the world. Richard Baxter light wise men I did nothing that I might not have done better. Richard Baxter done humility might We must study as hard how to live well as how to preach well. Richard Baxter live-well wells study As holy zeal is the fervency of our grace, so sinful zeal is the intention and fervency of sin. Richard Baxter intention sin grace Sinful zeal doth make men doubly sinful. Richard Baxter zeal men You shall find this to be God's usual course: not to give his children the taste of his delights till they begin to sweat in seeking after them. Richard Baxter sweat giving children If you do not see yourselves and all things as living, moving, and having their being in God, you see nothing, whatever you may think you see. Richard Baxter environmental moving thinking A little love has made me willingly study, preach, write, and even suffer. Richard Baxter suffering writing littles I must confess, as the experience of my own soul, that the expectation of loving my friends in heaven principally kindles my love to them while on earth. Richard Baxter soul expectations heaven You little know what you have done, when you have first broke the bounds of modesty; you have set open the door of your fancy to the devil, so that he can, almost at his pleasure ever after, represent the same sinful pleasure to you anew. Richard Baxter devil done doors You little know what you have done, when you have first broke the bounds of modesty; you have set open the door of your fancy to the devil, so that he can, almost at his pleasure ever after, represent the same sinful pleasure to you anew; he hath now access to your fancy to stir up lustful thoughts and desires, so that when you should think of your calling, of your God, or of your soul, your thoughts will be worse than swinish, upon the filth that is not fit to be named. If the devil here get in a foot, he will not easily be got out. Richard Baxter feet doors thinking You will cast away your cards and dice when you find the sweetness of youthful learning. Richard Baxter dice wisdom cards It is not the reading of many books which is necessary to make a man wise or good, but the well-reading of a few, could he be sure to have the best. And it is not possible to read over many on the same subject without a great deal of loss of precious time. Richard Baxter reading wise book Never does sin so reign in the Church or State, as when it has gained reputation,or, at least, is no disgrace to the sinner,nor is a matter od offence to we who behold it. Richard Baxter reign church doe If a man that is desperately sick today, did believe he should arise sound the next morning; or a man today, in despicable poverty, had assurance that he should tomorrow arise a prince: would they be afraid to go to bed....? Richard Baxter christian morning death It is past all question, and agreed on by all sides, that no religion will save a man who is not serious, sincere, and diligent in it. If thou be of the truest religion in the world, and are not true thyself to that religion, the religion is good, but it is none of thine. Richard Baxter men past world If life be long, I will be glad, Tthat I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad, To soar to endless day? Richard Baxter inspirational-life may long Special mercy arouses more gratitude than universal mercy. Richard Baxter gratitude mercy special Dangers bring fears, and fears more dangers bring. Richard Baxter He is not drowning His sheep when He washeth them, nor killing them when He is shearing them. But by this He showeth that they are His own and the newshorn sheep do most visibly bear His name or mark, when it is almost worn out and scarce discernible on them that have the longest fleece. Richard Baxter
