A Pen in God's Hand

Here are two quotes from Puritan Richard Baxter (1616-1691) that I like:

"My Lord, I have nothing to do in this World, but to seek and serve Thee; I have nothing to do with a Heart and its affections, but to breathe after Thee. I have nothing to do with my Tongue and Pen, but to speak to Thee, and for Thee, and to publish Thy Glory and Thy Will. What have I to do with all my Reputation, and Interest in my Friends, but to increase Thy Church, and propagate Thy Holy Truth and service? What have I to do with my remaining Time, even these last and languishing hours, but to look up unto Thee, and wait for Thy Grace, and Thy Salvation?"

When commended for all his preaching and writing, Baxter said: "I was but a Pen in God's hand, and what praise is due to a Pen?"

Peace,
Sam