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Richard Baxter was born in Shropshire on the 12th November 1615 and died in London on the 8th December 1691. Baxter often suffering persecution and imprisonment because of his faith. Although he constantly suffered ill-health, and sometimes plagued with doubt, Baxter’s life and ministry proved inspirational to many people of his day. Right up to the day of his death there was a constant stream of visitors to his door seeking his help and counsel. Today there is a growing interest in the life and work of Richard Baxter and a recognition that here is someone with a message for people of every age. he is the author of the book "The Saints' Rest." |
The Saints' Rest
CHAPTER 1 The introduction to the work, with some account of the nature of the Saints
CHAPTER 2 The great preparatives for the Saints'
CHAPTER 3 The excellencies of the Saints's
CHAPTER 4 The character of the persons for whom this Rest is designed
CHAPTER 5 The great misery of those who lose the Saints' Rest
CHAPTER 6 Losing the enjoyments of time, and suffer the torments of hell.
CHAPTER 7 The necessity of diligently seeking the Saints' Rest
CHAPTER 8 How to discern our title to the Saints' Rest
CHAPTER 9 The duty of the people of God to excite others to seek this Rest
CHAPTER 10 The Saints' Rest is not to be expected on Earth
CHAPTER 11 The importance of leading a Heavenly life upon Earth
CHAPTER 12 Directions how to lead a Heavenly life upon Earth
CHAPTER 13 The nature of Heavenly contemplation for it
CHAPTER 14 What use Heavenly contemplation makes of consideration
CHAPTER 15 Heavenly contemplation assisted by sensible objects
CHAPTER 16 Heavenly contemplation exemplified, and the whole work concoluded
CHAPTER 17 Conclusion