The life & death of that pious, reverend, learned, and laborious minister of the Gospel Mr. Richard Baxter Who departed this life Decemb. 8, 1691. and of his age 77.
But this Pious, Reverend, Learned and Laborious Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Richard Baxter, has given such Evidences of his Labour, Zeal and Piety, that it is impossible a pretended Christian,
But this Pious, Reverend, Learned and Laborious Minister of the Gospel, Mr. Richard Baxter, has given such Evidences of his Labour, Zeal and Piety, that it is impossible a pretended Christian,
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Yet, for the satisfaction of those who admir'd him when alive, and yet bear a Respect to his Memory now when Dead, I have here set down his Life, in short Characters, for their satisfaction:
Yet, for the satisfaction of those who admired him when alive, and yet bear a Respect to his Memory now when Dead, I have Here Set down his Life, in short Characters, for their satisfaction:
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That Laborious Minister of the Gospel Mr. Richard Baxter, was descended of a good Honest Pedegree, born in a small Village in Worcestershire, the 12th of November, 1614. No sooner began he to be capable to know good from evil,
That Laborious Minister of the Gospel Mr. Richard Baxter, was descended of a good Honest Pedigree, born in a small Village in Worcestershire, the 12th of November, 1614. No sooner began he to be capable to know good from evil,
and reprehending others for rash Oaths, and obscene Speeches, which was no small matter of Joy to his Parents, who were careful to send him to School when but a small Child,
and reprehending Others for rash Oaths, and obscene Speeches, which was no small matter of Joy to his Parents, who were careful to send him to School when but a small Child,
for he had such a Natural Inclination to Learning, that (notwithstanding his Parents Reproofs for so frequent Reading and Studying) it was his constant Exercise, without intermission,
for he had such a Natural Inclination to Learning, that (notwithstanding his Parents Reproofs for so frequent Reading and Studying) it was his constant Exercise, without intermission,
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so that in a very short time, he was more Learned in the Languages, and had greater Knowledg in Theology than those who had spent twenty years in prosecuting that which he attained in half the time.
so that in a very short time, he was more Learned in the Languages, and had greater Knowledge in Theology than those who had spent twenty Years in prosecuting that which he attained in half the time.
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therefore went, as a Preacher of the Gospel of Peace, in the time of War, with the Parliament's Army, praying, that God might compose the Differences betwixt his Anointed and his People,
Therefore went, as a Preacher of the Gospel of Peace, in the time of War, with the Parliament's Army, praying, that God might compose the Differences betwixt his Anointed and his People,
But he still behav'd himself so much a prudent Christian, that no Accusation could penetrate his Reputation, God's Glory and the People's Good being the only Design of his Soul.
But he still behaved himself so much a prudent Christian, that no Accusation could penetrate his Reputation, God's Glory and the People's Good being the only Design of his Soul.
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Yea, (as it is said by the Apostle ) he went from House to House, teaching and instructing in the Knowledge of God, perswading stedfastly to persevere in the good Work of Regeneration.
Yea, (as it is said by the Apostle) he went from House to House, teaching and instructing in the Knowledge of God, persuading steadfastly to persevere in the good Work of Regeneration.
And notwithstanding, that he was a Dissenter from Ecclesiastical Government, yet did he so behave himself, that no Man had ought wherewithal to stain his Reputation;
And notwithstanding, that he was a Dissenter from Ecclesiastical Government, yet did he so behave himself, that no Man had ought wherewithal to stain his Reputation;
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and united, in the Bond of Peace, both Episcopal, Presbyterian and Congregational Parties, oft regretting, that Christ's Seamless Coat (which his Crucifiers would not tear) should be rent in Schisms.
and united, in the Bound of Peace, both Episcopal, Presbyterian and Congregational Parties, oft regretting, that Christ's Seamless Coat (which his Crucifiers would not tear) should be rend in Schisms.
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after the Restauration of K. Charles II.) he went to London. And many Endeavours, that time, being used, in order to an Agreement betwixt the Episcopal and Presbyterian Ministers, Mr. Baxter behaved himself as a good Christian, and a blessed Peace-Maker:
After the Restauration of K. Charles II) he went to London. And many Endeavours, that time, being used, in order to an Agreement betwixt the Episcopal and Presbyterian Ministers, Mr. Baxter behaved himself as a good Christian, and a blessed Peace-Maker:
therefore the Lord Chancellor Clarendon (who had before proffer'd him a Bishoprick, so he would conform) with all Flourishes of Oratory, did again perswade him to acquiesce to his Requests,
Therefore the Lord Chancellor Clarendon (who had before proffered him a Bishopric, so he would conform) with all Flourishes of Oratory, did again persuade him to acquiesce to his Requests,
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She at the Door, over-hearing, entered the Chamber, and told him, Dear Mr. Baxter, I protest, with a sincere and real Heart, I do not make a Tender of my self to you, upon any Worldly or Carnal Account;
She At the Door, overhearing, entered the Chamber, and told him, Dear Mr. Baxter, I protest, with a sincere and real Heart, I do not make a Tender of my self to you, upon any Worldly or Carnal Account;
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At this Mr. Baxter was at a stand, and convinc'd, that, with a good Conscience, he could not despise so Zealous a proffer, springing from so pure a Fountain of Love.
At this Mr. Baxter was At a stand, and convinced, that, with a good Conscience, he could not despise so Zealous a proffer, springing from so pure a Fountain of Love.
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Now, though some ill-minded people, make a bad Construction of this Marriage (like Wasps, who suck Poyson from the sweetest Herbs) it is clear, That this Gentlewoman had no Worldly or Carnal Design in this her matching with Mr. Baxter, an Old, Poor, Ejected Minister, descended of no great Family,
Now, though Some ill-minded people, make a bad Construction of this Marriage (like Wasps, who suck Poison from the Sweetest Herbs) it is clear, That this Gentlewoman had no Worldly or Carnal Design in this her matching with Mr. Baxter, an Old, Poor, Ejected Minister, descended of no great Family,
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In the year 1661. a Parliament was call'd, wherein was past the Act of Ʋniformity. About this time Mr. Baxter was sent to the Common Goal, where he lay a considerable time;
In the year 1661. a Parliament was called, wherein was passed the Act of Ʋniformity. About this time Mr. Baxter was sent to the Common Goal, where he lay a considerable time;
but neither he nor his Wife were seen to be troubled for suffering for Christ's Sake, but chearfully submitted to Providence, and bore the Cross patiently.
but neither he nor his Wife were seen to be troubled for suffering for Christ's Sake, but cheerfully submitted to Providence, and boar the Cross patiently.
Quickly after the Parliament made a New and sharper Act against Dissenters, whereupon Mr. Baxter was forced to remove to another County, his Wife securing some small part of his Goods from being seized, by conveying them privately to Totteridge, where she endured such hardships as few poor People Endure.
Quickly After the Parliament made a New and sharper Act against Dissenters, whereupon Mr. Baxter was forced to remove to Another County, his Wife securing Some small part of his Goods from being seized, by conveying them privately to Totteridge, where she endured such hardships as few poor People Endure.
Mr. Baxter took a House in Southhampton-Square (where he continued till his Wife Died) and the Market-house in St. James 's Market for a Meeting house.
Mr. Baxter took a House in Southhampton-Square (where he continued till his Wife Died) and the Market-house in Saint James is Market for a Meeting house.
but before he was setled in the place, he was forced to Remove, and Mr. Siddon, a Stranger, who first Preached in the House, in Mr. Baxter 's Absence, was Apprehended by three Justices of the Peace, and sent to Prison.
but before he was settled in the place, he was forced to Remove, and Mr. Siddon, a Stranger, who First Preached in the House, in Mr. Baxter is Absence, was Apprehended by three Justices of the Peace, and sent to Prison.
but Preached in several Meeting-Houses, as he was invited, but was most desirous to be at Dr. Mantou 's Meeting-house in Covent-Garden, that his former poor Flock, about St. James 's might come there and hear him, which they did, to his great Satisfaction.
but Preached in several Meeting-Houses, as he was invited, but was most desirous to be At Dr. Mantou is Meetinghouse in Covent garden, that his former poor Flock, about Saint James is might come there and hear him, which they did, to his great Satisfaction.
When Warrants were out to Distrain his Goods for Fines for his Preaching, he did undergo the loss without repining, only his Library he was willing to save, which his Wife afterwards freely gave to the Colledg of New England, and other Friends at home.
When Warrants were out to Distrain his Goods for Fines for his Preaching, he did undergo the loss without repining, only his Library he was willing to save, which his Wife afterwards freely gave to the College of New England, and other Friends At home.
yet neither Goods, Mony, Imprisonment, could terrifie the Zealous Baxter from following his Spiritual Employment. His Wife fell Sick on Friday, June 3d, 1681. and Died June 14th. her Death occasion'd much Grief to Mr. Baxter; he Mourn'd, but not like an Infidel;
yet neither Goods, Money, Imprisonment, could terrify the Zealous Baxter from following his Spiritual Employment. His Wife fell Sick on Friday, June 3d, 1681. and Died June 14th. her Death occasioned much Grief to Mr. Baxter; he Mourned, but not like an Infidel;
on which she had caused a fair, rich, and large Marble-stone to be laid, Anno. 1661. The Rehearsal of Mr. Baxter 's Afflictions were but a Repetition of the same Sorrow;
on which she had caused a fair, rich, and large Marble-stone to be laid, Anno 1661. The Rehearsal of Mr. Baxter is Afflictions were but a Repetition of the same Sorrow;
for no good end) God, who catcheth the Wise in their own Craftiness, opened a Door of utterance to all his faithful Ministers, among whom Mr. Richard Baxter, though Old and Weak (yet strong in Faith,
for no good end) God, who Catches the Wise in their own Craftiness, opened a Door of utterance to all his faithful Ministers, among whom Mr. Richard Baxter, though Old and Weak (yet strong in Faith,
and constant in perseverance) renewed his Strength and Endeavours, preaching in divers places, as occasion offered, till he setled at last in Charter-House-Yard in London, where he preached with great Fervency of Spirit every Sabbath day at his Meeting-house;
and constant in perseverance) renewed his Strength and Endeavours, preaching in diverse places, as occasion offered, till he settled At last in Charter-House-Yard in London, where he preached with great Fervency of Spirit every Sabbath day At his Meetinghouse;
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At last, finding his Natural Strength quite decayed, and that his Pilgrimage was near an End, he took Bed, with these Words in his Mouth, Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace, according to thy Word;
At last, finding his Natural Strength quite decayed, and that his Pilgrimage was near an End, he took Bed, with these Words in his Mouth, Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace, according to thy Word;
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Thus he continued sick and weak in Body, but strong in the Inward Man, till he departed this Life, December 8, 1691. at his Dwelling House in Charter-House-Yard, London, whence he was carried to Merchant-Taylors-Hall, and on Decem. 17. to Christ-Church (several thousands mourning after the Corps) where he was decently buried near his Wife's Grave;
Thus he continued sick and weak in Body, but strong in the Inward Man, till he departed this Life, December 8, 1691. At his Dwelling House in Charter-House-Yard, London, whence he was carried to Merchant-Taylors-Hall, and on Decem 17. to Christ church (several thousands mourning After the Corpse) where he was decently buried near his Wife's Grave;
Of his comfortable Expressions, Ejaculations, and sound Advice to his Brethren, during the time of his Sickness, many Worthy Ministers can give an Account.
Of his comfortable Expressions, Ejaculations, and found advice to his Brothers, during the time of his Sickness, many Worthy Ministers can give an Account.
Some are set down in his Funeral Sermon, preached by that Worthy Servant of Jesus Christ, William Bates, D.D. who was wrapt up in Love with him, even to his Grave.
some Are Set down in his Funeral Sermon, preached by that Worthy Servant of jesus christ, William Bates, D.D. who was wrapped up in Love with him, even to his Grave.
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He was more in love with Poverty than Riches; and the last Sermon he preached, was in contempt of Worldly Enjoyments; his Text being, Luke 16.25. Thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things;
He was more in love with Poverty than Riches; and the last Sermon he preached, was in contempt of Worldly Enjoyments; his Text being, Lycia 16.25. Thou in thy life time Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things;
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His Days, in respect of any outward Felicity, were but a Scene of Sorrow, a Holy Strife, and a Flood of Troubles. He was persecuted from place to place, carried from one Prison to another, brought before Judges, Counsellors, and mighty Powers:
His Days, in respect of any outward Felicity, were but a Scene of Sorrow, a Holy Strife, and a Flood of Troubles. He was persecuted from place to place, carried from one Prison to Another, brought before Judges, Counsellors, and mighty Powers:
and the Enemies of the Cross of Christ could not withstand. Had he lived a Roman Priest, under Pope Poul III. he had been Canonized a Saint, in Circulo per se, and fill'd all his Ware-houses with Works of Supererrogation, and brought into his Temporal Treasury, more money than his 50000 Prostitutes, with their Julio 's per month. In one word;
and the Enemies of the Cross of christ could not withstand. Had he lived a Roman Priest, under Pope Poul III. he had been Canonized a Saint, in Circulo per se, and filled all his Warehouses with Works of Supererogation, and brought into his Temporal Treasury, more money than his 50000 Prostitutes, with their Julio is per Monn. In one word;
his Encomium being ten Degrees above Parnassus. I wrote several Lines, whereof this was one, Aedes erat Aedis, erat integr• Concio vita, Os aurum, &c. But could get no further. FINIS.
his Encomium being ten Degrees above Parnassus. I wrote several Lines, whereof this was one, Aedes erat Aedis, erat integr• Concio vita, Os aurum, etc. But could get no further. FINIS.
