'The very love of holiness and holy persons, and your desire to know God and perfectly love him, do show that heavenly nature or spirit within you, which is your surest evidence for eternal life. For that spirit was sent from heaven to draw up your hearts and fit you for it; and God does not give you such natures, and desires, and preparations in vain. God would not have given us a heavenly nature or desire, if he had not intended us for heaven.'
Richard Baxter, 'Directions for a Peaceful Departure' in Nancy Guthrie (Ed.), O Love That Will Not Let Me Go, p.101.
