Richard Baxter, Reliquiae Baxterianae

Alison Searle (University of Leeds)
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Matthew Sylvester, the editor of Richard Baxter's autobiography, records:

I neither craved nor expected such a Trust and Legacy as his Manuscripts...My Heart akes exceedingly at every remembrance of my incumbent Trust...I am deeply sensible of my inability for such Work; even to discouragement, and no small Consternation of Spirit. I want not apprehensions of the Pardon which I shall need from God, and Candour from Men (“Preface”, Reliquiae Baxterianae).

I neither craved nor expected such a Trust and Legacy as his Manuscripts...My Heart akes exceedingly at every remembrance of my incumbent Trust...I am deeply sensible of my inability for such Work; even to discouragement, and no small Consternation of Spirit. I want not apprehensions of the Pardon which I shall need from God, and…

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Citation: Searle, Alison . "Reliquiae Baxterianae". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 10 October 2006 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=2421, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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