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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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Famous Richard Baxter Quotes

“As holy zeal is the fervency of our grace, so sinful zeal is the intention and fervency of sin.”

Sin Grace Holy Intention Zeal

Book:The Practical Works of Richard Baxter; with a Preface, Giving Some Account of the Author, and of this Edition of His Practical Works; an Essay on His Genius, Works, and Times ...

Source: The Practical Works of Richard Baxter; with a Preface, Giving Some Account of the Author, and of this Edition of His Practical Works; an Essay on His Genius, Works, and Times ...

“Make careful choice of the books which you read: let the holy Scriptures ever have the preeminence.”

Book Choices Holy Careful Scripture Holy Scriptures

Book:The practical works of Richard Baxter: with a life of the author and a critical examination of his writings by William Orme

Source: The practical works of Richard Baxter: with a life of the author and a critical examination of his writings by William Orme

“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.”

Men World Light Age Wise Holy Shining Library Holy Man Shining Light

Book:The Dying Thoughts: Of the Reverend Learned and Holy Mr. Richard Baxter; ... Abridged by Benjamin Fawcett

Source: The Dying Thoughts: Of the Reverend Learned and Holy Mr. Richard Baxter; ... Abridged by Benjamin Fawcett

“My Lord, I have nothing to do in this World, but to seek and serve thee; I have nothing to do with a Heart and its affections, but to breathe after thee. I have nothing to do with my Tongue and Pen, but to speak to thee, and for thee, and to publish thy Glory and thy Will. What have I to do with all my Reputation, and Interest in my Friends, but to increase thy Church, and propagate thy holy Truth and Service? What have I to do with my remaining Time, even these last and languishing hours, but to look up unto thee, and wait for thy Grace, and thy Salvation?”

Source: The saints' everlasting rest; The divine life; and Dying thoughts; also, A call to the unconverted; and Now or never. Carefully revised

“Of all the preaching in the world, I hate that preaching which tends to make the hearers laugh, or to move their minds with tickling levity and affect them as stage plays used to, instead of affecting them with a holy reverence for the name of God.”

World Mind Play Moving Used Hate Names Laughing Stage Holy I Hate Reverence Preaching Levity Stage Play Tickling

Book:The Reformed Pastor

Source: The Reformed Pastor

“Make careful choice of the books which you read: let the holy scriptures ever have the pre-eminence, and, next to them, those solid, lively, heavenly treatises which best expound and apply the scriptures, and next, credible histories, especially of the Church... but take heed of false teachers who would corrupt your understandings.”

Book Choices Next Understanding Church Teacher Holy Careful Scripture Heavenly Lively Heed Credible Holy Scriptures Eminence

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).