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Endorsement<\/h2>\n

‘To read the work of a Puritan doctor of the soul is to enter a rich world of spiritual theology to feed the mind, heart-searching analysis to probe the conscience, Christ-centred grace to transform the heart, and wise counsel to direct the life. This series of Pocket Puritans provides all this in miniature, but also in abundance.’– SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON<\/p>\n

Book Description<\/h2>\n

Drawn from Baxter\u2019s famous work, The Reformed Pastor<\/em>, and arranged topically as a month\u2019s supply of brief daily readings, the maxims and meditations in this little book will not only challenge but encourage the gospel minister to pay careful attention to himself and to the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made him an overseer (Acts 20:28). With an introduction by J.I. Packer.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nIntroduction<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNote Regarding the Text<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nA Month\u2019s Meditations:<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 1: Of the Ministerial Office<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 2: Of the Minister\u2019s Primary Duty<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 3: Of the Demands of the Ministry<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 4: Of Fitness for our Calling<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 5: Of a Pure Heart and a Single Mind<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 6: Of Temptation<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 7: Of Ministerial Self-Examination<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 8: Of Slackness<\/td>\n61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 9: Of Watchfulness<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 10: Of Criticism<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 11: Of Preaching<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 12: Of Preaching: Its Manner<\/td>\n69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 13: Of Preaching: Its Matter<\/td>\n72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 14: Of Example<\/td>\n74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Precept and Practice<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 15: Of Studies<\/td>\n78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Self-Preparation<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 16: Of the Pastoral Office<\/td>\n83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 17: Of the Cure of Souls<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 18: Of Christian Counsel<\/td>\n87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 19: Of Personal Dealing<\/td>\n89<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 20: Of Prejudice and Passion<\/td>\n92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 21: Of Special Nurture<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 22: Of Public Prayer<\/td>\n96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf the Sacraments<\/td>\n96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf the Visitation of the Sick<\/td>\n97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Comfort<\/td>\n97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 23: Of Christian Unity<\/td>\n98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 24: Of Church Discipline<\/td>\n102<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 25: Of Maintenance (Stipend)<\/td>\n104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Removals and Settlements<\/td>\n106<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 26: Of Ministerial Privilege<\/td>\n107<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 27: Of Family Religion<\/td>\n109<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Reverence<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Hope<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 28: Of Success<\/td>\n111<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 29: Of Patience<\/td>\n113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 30: Of Meekness<\/td>\n115<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOf Love<\/td>\n116<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDay 31: Of the Present Challenge<\/td>\n117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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