'My second request to the ministers in these kingdoms, is, that they would at last, without any more delay, unanimously set themsleves to the practice of those parts of Church discipline which are unquestionably necessary, and part of their work. It is a sad case, that good men should settle themselves so long in constant neglect of so great a duty. The common cry is, "Our people are not ready for it; they will not bear it." But is not the fact rather, that you will not bear with the trouble and hatred which it will occasion?'
Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor, p.47.
