THE SAINTS' EVERLASTING REST

by Richard Baxter, 1652
(A paraphrase and abridgment by Robert E. Baxter)

"There remains therefore a rest to the people of God."
  Hebrews 4:9
 

The Nature of the Saints' Rest

The Hallway to the Saints' Rest

The Splendor of the Saints' Rest

The People Who Receive the Saints' Rest

The Misery of Those Who Lose the Saints' Rest

The Necessity of Seeking the Saints' Rest

The Title to the Saints' Rest

The Duty of Helping Others to Seek the Saints' Rest

The Possession of the Saints' Rest is Not on Earth

The Suburbs of Heaven

Hindrances to a Heavenly Life on Earth

How to Seek the Saints' Rest While on Earth

Directions for Heavenly Contemplation

Four Aids to Heavenly Contemplation

How to Persevere in Heavenly Contemplation

Heavenly Meditation

Concluding Encouragements