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Quote by Richard Baxter

“The sweetest poison doth often bring the surest death (645).”

Quote by Richard Baxter

Book:The Saints' Everlasting Rest

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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

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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. more

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