We are ignorant of things necessary, because we learn things superfluous and unnecessary
Richard BaxterThis life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.
Richard BaxterPrayer must carry on our work as much as preaching; he preacheth not heartily to his people that will not pray for them.
Richard BaxterIn a divine commonwealth holiness must have the principal honor and encouragement, and a great difference be made between the precious and the vile.
Richard BaxterMy 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?
Richard Baxter