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Richard Baxter was an English poet, born on November 12, 1615, and died on December 8, 1691. Known for his religious poetry and theological writings, Baxter held a significant position in English literature during the 17th century.

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“Oh! what a potent instrument for Satan is a misguided conscience(93)!”

Evil Conscience Puritanical

Book:The Saints' Everlasting Rest

Source: The Saints' Everlasting Rest

“Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of; in nothing on which you might not pray for the blessing of God; in nothing which you could not review with a quiet conscience on your dying bed; in nothing which you might not safely and properly be found doing if death should surprise you in the act.”

Ifs Knows Should Might Found Dying Praying Blessing Bed Quiet Conscience Surprise Reviews

Author:Richard Baxter

“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.”

Men World Giving Heart Littles Christ Broken Conscience Gains Salvation Lust Enlightened

Author:Richard Baxter

“In hell, sinners shall forever lay all the blame on their own wills. Hell is a rational torment by conscience.”

Hell Forever Conscience Blame Lays Rational Sinner Torment

Author:Richard Baxter

“It is as hard a thing to maintain a sound understanding, a tender conscience, a lively, gracious, heavenly spirit, and an upright life in the midst of contention, as to keep your candle lighted in the greatest storms.”

Hard Spirit Understanding Sound Conscience Storm Heavenly Midst Candle Gracious Lively Contention

Author:Richard Baxter

“A holy and heavenly life is a continual pain to the consciences of sinners around you and continually solicits them to change their course.”

Pain Life Is Courses Holy Conscience Sinner Heavenly

Book:The saint's everlasting rest: or, A treatise on the blessed state of the saints, in their enjoyment of God in Heaven [abridged by B. Fawcett]. Also, A call to the unconverted, by R. Baxter. To which are added, A serious address to penitents, by J. Fletcher, also Alleine's Alarm (to unconverted sinners).

Source: The saint's everlasting rest: or, A treatise on the blessed state of the saints, in their enjoyment of God in Heaven [abridged by B. Fawcett]. Also, A call to the unconverted, by R. Baxter. To which are added, A serious address to penitents, by J. Fletcher, also Alleine's Alarm (to unconverted sinners).