Richard Baxter

Explore the profound theological insights and spiritual wisdom of Richard Baxter in this comprehensive collection, "The Practical Works Of The Rev. Richard Baxter, With A Life Of The Author, And A Critical Examination Of His Writings, Volume 12." This volume offers a deep dive into Baxter's influential writings, accompanied by a detailed biography and critical analysis by William Orme. Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was a significant figure in Puritan history, known for his pastoral work, theological contributions, and efforts toward Christian unity. His writings cover a broad range of topics, including practical divinity, Christian living, and ecclesiology. This collection provides valuable resources for theologians, historians, and anyone interested in exploring the depth of Puritan thought and its enduring impact on Christian practice. Discover why Baxter's works continue to resonate with readers seeking spiritual guidance and theological understanding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An abridged edition of the classic Christian devotional that was written by Richard Baxter in 1650.

"Ministers by their calling are friends of the bride, to bring Christ and his spouse together, and therefore ought, upon all good occasions, to lay open all the excellencies of Christ." Richard SibbesThe prophet Isaiah said that Christ would not break a bruised reed or quench a smoking flax. In this book, Richard Sibbes explains how we are the bruised reed because we have been broken by knowledge of our sin. Christians must learn how to properly be sorrowful for their sins and how to find relief in Christ. Jesus is a loving and merciful shepherd who is truly pleased with our obedience, no matter how feeble it seems. No false comfort can compare to the true comfort we have in Christ." The Christ of The Bruised Reed is not a light-weight Christ. He is determined to establish his government in the hearts of his people. But neither does he batter us into submission. Instead, through the operation of his Spirit, his love wins our loves. He captures our will by captivating our hearts. Sibbes' concern is not to explicate a dry theory of affections, but warmly to commend Christ to wounded souls and thereby win our love afresh. This is what makes him such a delight to read nearly 400 years on." From Tim Chester's Introduction