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In Good Earnest
Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor
In Good Earnest
Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor
Whatever you do, let the people see that you are in good earnest…You cannot break men's hearts by jesting with them, or telling them a smooth tale, or patching up a gaudy oration. Men will not cast away their dearest pleasures upon a drowsy request of one that seemeth not to mean as he speaks, or to care much whether his request be granted.
