“A foolish physician he is, and a most unfaithful friend, that will let a sick man die for fear of troubling him; and cruel wretches are we to our friends, that will rather suffer them to go quietly to hell, then we will anger them, or hazard our reputation with them.”
Quote by Richard Baxter
Work
The Saints' Everlasting Rest
This book delves into the theological and philosophical ideas surrounding the concept of the afterlife and the rest that is promised to the faithful in various religious traditions. more
Author
Richard Baxter
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. more
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