“It is a matter of natural revelation that there is a God;
and that he is infinite in his immensity and eternity, in his power, wisdom,
and goodness; that he is the First Cause and ultimate End of all things; that
he is the Preserver and overruling Disposer of all things, and the Supreme
Governor of the rational world, and the great benefactor of all of mankind, and
the special favorer and rewarder of such as truly love him, seek him, and obey
him: also that the soul of man is immortal; and that there is a life of reward
or punishment to come, and that this life is but preparatory unto that: that
man is bound to love God his Maker, and serve him, with all his heart and
might; and to believe that this labor is not in vain: that we may do our best
to know God’s will, that we may do it.”
-Richard Baxter
English Puritan Minister
1615-1691
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