The Saints' Everlasting Rest

The Saints' Everlasting Rest by Richard Baxter is a Christian devotional book that explores the concept of eternal rest in heaven for believers in Jesus Christ. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the topic. In the first part, Baxter discusses the nature of rest and how it is related to the Christian faith. He emphasizes the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God in order to attain this rest in the afterlife. The second part of the book focuses on the obstacles that can prevent believers from attaining this rest, such as sin, temptation, and worldly distractions. Baxter encourages readers to persevere in their faith and overcome these obstacles through prayer and spiritual discipline. The third part of the book explores the joys and rewards of the saints' everlasting rest, describing the beauty and glory of heaven and the fellowship with God and other believers that awaits those who have faith in Jesus Christ. Finally, in the fourth part of the book, Baxter offers practical advice and guidance for living a life of faith and preparing for the afterlife. He emphasizes the importance of repentance, prayer, and spiritual discipline, and encourages readers to cultivate a deep and abiding love for God. Overall, The Saints' Everlasting Rest is a classic work of Christian devotional literature that offers a powerful and inspiring vision of the afterlife and the rewards that await those who have faith in Jesus Christ.1758. This volume is considered one of the most valuable parts of Baxter's practical works. He wrote it when he was far from home, without any book to consult but his Bible, and in such an ill state of health as to be in continual expectation of death for many months. At this time, he fixed his thoughts on this heavenly subject. Heavenly rest is a subject in its own nature so universally important and interesting, and at the same time so truly engaging and delightful, as sufficiently accounts for the great acceptance of this book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.