The Pædo-baptists apology for the baptized churches shewing the invalidity of the strongest grounds for infant baptism out of the works of the learned assertors of that tenent, and that the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins is a duty incumbent upon all sinners who come orderly to the profession of Christianity : also the promise of the Spirit [b]eing the substance of a sermon on I Cor. 12, I, to which is added a post-script out of the works of Dr. Jer. Taylor in defence of imposition of hands as a never failing ministery / by Tho. Grantham.
THE Paedo Baptists Apologie FOR The Baptized Churches, &c. THere is no point of the Christian Faith, of greater importance in order to the composure of Divisions among such as conscientiously profess the Name of Christ, then the Doctrine of holy Baptisme, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins;
THE Paedo Baptists Apology FOR The Baptised Churches, etc. THere is no point of the Christian Faith, of greater importance in order to the composure of Divisions among such as conscientiously profess the Name of christ, then the Doctrine of holy Baptism, in the Name of jesus christ for the remission of Sins;
yet) there is a very great concord in doctrine, touching the main questions which concern this Heavenly Institution, between the Paedo-Baptists, and the Baptized Churces.
yet) there is a very great concord in Doctrine, touching the main questions which concern this Heavenly Institution, between the Paedobaptists, and the Baptised Churches.
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Touching the first, the doctrine of the Baptized Churches is well known, namely, That Repentance toward God, and Faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ are prerequisites to the baptisme of every sinner.
Touching the First, the Doctrine of the Baptised Churches is well known, namely, That Repentance towards God, and Faith towards our Lord jesus christ Are prerequisites to the Baptism of every sinner.
When they beleived Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdome of God &c. They were baptized both men and women, many of the Corinthians hearing, believe'd and were baptised.
When they believed Philip preaching the things Concerning the Kingdom of God etc. They were baptised both men and women, many of the Corinthians hearing, believeed and were baptised.
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1. The Church of England both in her Articles and vulgar Catechism, delivers her mind clearly to this purpose, that such repentance whereby sin is forsaken,
1. The Church of England both in her Articles and Vulgar Catechism, delivers her mind clearly to this purpose, that such Repentance whereby since is forsaken,
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nor consider this order which God used in Covenanting with them in Bapti•m deal preprosterously, oversliping the commandment of repenting and b•leiving — this is the cause of of so much profaneness in the world — we see what is done in Baptism, the Covenant of grace is solemniz'd between God and the Party baptized,
nor Consider this order which God used in Covenanting with them in Bapti•m deal preprosterously, oversliping the Commandment of repenting and b•leiving — this is the cause of of so much profaneness in the world — we see what is done in Baptism, the Covenant of grace is solemnized between God and the Party baptised,
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1. The Covenant which God made with Abraham and his seed, Gen. 17. who were to be circumcised (to wit the makes only) in their Infancy, this is thought to be a Type of baptism,
1. The Covenant which God made with Abraham and his seed, Gen. 17. who were to be circumcised (to wit the makes only) in their Infancy, this is Thought to be a Type of Baptism,
and so they ought to be baptized because they are said to be holy. 8. Unless Infants be baptized 'tis thought God is worse to Infants in the Gospel, then in the Law.
and so they ought to be baptised Because they Are said to be holy. 8. Unless Infants be baptised it's Thought God is Worse to Infants in the Gospel, then in the Law.
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10. 'Tis thought the Apostles baptized Infants because they baptized whole housholds, and 'tis said, it hath descended to this very age as a Tradition Apostolical.
10. It's Thought the Apostles baptised Infants Because they baptised Whole Households, and it's said, it hath descended to this very age as a Tradition Apostolical.
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for the deluge of waters and the ark of Noah were a figure of Baptism s•id Pe••r: and if therefore the Circumstances of one should be drawn to the other, we should make Baptism a Prodigie, rather then a rite.
for the deluge of waters and the Ark of Noah were a figure of Baptism s•id Pe••r: and if Therefore the circumstances of one should be drawn to the other, we should make Baptism a Prodigy, rather then a rite.
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but because there was in the manducation of the Pascal Lamb, no prescription of Sacramental drink, shall we thence conclude that the Eucharist is to be ministred but in one kind? and even in the very instance of this argument supp•sing a correspondence of analogie betwen Circumcision and Baptism, yet there is no correspondence of Identity:
but Because there was in the manducation of the Pascal Lamb, no prescription of Sacramental drink, shall we thence conclude that the Eucharist is to be ministered but in one kind? and even in the very instance of this argument supp•sing a correspondence of analogy between Circumcision and Baptism, yet there is no correspondence of Identity:
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for although it were granted that both of them did consign the Covenant of Faith, yet there is nothing in Circumstance of Childrens being Circumcised that so concerns that M•stery,
for although it were granted that both of them did consign the Covenant of Faith, yet there is nothing in Circumstance of Children's being Circumcised that so concerns that M•stery,
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but baptism imptints nothing that remains on the body, and if it leaves a Character at all it is upon the soul to which also the word is added, which is as much a part of the Sacrament as the sign it self is for both wch reasons it is very requisite that the Persons baptized should be capable of reason, that they may be capable of both the word of the Sacrament and th• impress made upon the Spirit.
but Baptism imptints nothing that remains on the body, and if it leaves a Character At all it is upon the soul to which also the word is added, which is as much a part of the Sacrament as the Signen it self is for both which Reasons it is very requisite that the Persons baptised should be capable of reason, that they may be capable of both the word of the Sacrament and th• Impress made upon the Spirit.
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Since therefore the reason of this pa•ity does wholly fail, there is nothing left to infer a necessity, of complying in this circumstance of age, any more then in the other anexes of the Type:
Since Therefore the reason of this pa•ity does wholly fail, there is nothing left to infer a necessity, of complying in this circumstance of age, any more then in the other anexes of the Type:
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for if the eight day be not determined, no man is able to assign the day of baptism, which being delayed till the tenth or twentieth day, may by the same reason be deferred till the Child have passed through its infancy,
for if the eight day be not determined, no man is able to assign the day of Baptism, which being delayed till the tenth or twentieth day, may by the same reason be deferred till the Child have passed through its infancy,
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and signification, and as circumcision signifies baptism so also the adjuncts of circumcision shall signifie something spiritual in the adherences of baptism.
and signification, and as circumcision signifies Baptism so also the adjuncts of circumcision shall signify something spiritual in the adherences of Baptism.
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And therefore as Infants were circumcised, so spiritu•l Infants shall be baptized, which (according to some) is spiritual circumcision [ which yet is better expounded by St. Paul. Phil. 3. Where he makes the spiritual circumcision to be the mind and spirit renewed,
And Therefore as Infants were circumcised, so spiritu•l Infants shall be baptised, which (according to Some) is spiritual circumcision [ which yet is better expounded by Saint Paul. Philip 3. Where he makes the spiritual circumcision to be the mind and Spirit renewed,
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and the putting of the body of the sins of the flesh ] for therefore babes had the ministery of the type to signifie that we must when we give our names to Christ, become NONLATINALPHABET Children in malice, [ for unless you become like one of these little ones you cannot enter into the Kingdome of Heaven ] said our blessed Saviour,
and the putting of the body of the Sins of the Flesh ] for Therefore babes had the Ministry of the type to signify that we must when we give our names to christ, become Children in malice, [ for unless you become like one of these little ones you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven ] said our blessed Saviour,
for in the ages next to the Apostles, they gave to all baptized persons mi•k and hony to represent to them their duty, that though in age and understanding they were men,
for in the ages next to the Apostles, they gave to all baptised Persons mi•k and honey to represent to them their duty, that though in age and understanding they were men,
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But to infer the sence of the Paedo Baptists, is so weak a manner of arguing, that Augustin whose device it was (and men use to be in love with their own fancies) at the most pretended it but as probable [ Lo here the newness of the argument, from Infant circumcision, to Infant baptism.
But to infer the sense of the Paedo Baptists, is so weak a manner of arguing, that Augustin whose device it was (and men use to be in love with their own fancies) At the most pretended it but as probable [ Lo Here the newness of the argument, from Infant circumcision, to Infant Baptism.
[ As for the Catholicks they hold it an absurd thing to argue as the Protestants do, from the Covenant made with Abraham and his seed, Gen 17. 7. Thus they speak.
[ As for the Catholics they hold it an absurd thing to argue as the Protestants do, from the Covenant made with Abraham and his seed, Gen 17. 7. Thus they speak.
neither can we be sons of Abraham by carnal generation, or by our carnal Paren•s (we are not Jews but Gentiles) but only by spiritual generation (to wit Baptism) by which we are born to God,
neither can we be Sons of Abraham by carnal generation, or by our carnal Paren•s (we Are not jews but Gentiles) but only by spiritual generation (to wit Baptism) by which we Are born to God,
and made the brothers of Chr••t• the Sons of Abraham, th•se (saith St. Paul) are the sons of Abraham, not who are the Sons of the flesh but of Faith Rom. 4. 12. 13.
and made the Brother's of Chr••t• the Sons of Abraham, th•se (Says Saint Paul) Are the Sons of Abraham, not who Are the Sons of the Flesh but of Faith Rom. 4. 12. 13.
Again they deride the Argument drawn from Infants being circumcised in order to their being baptized, calling it a cunning argument by which it will follow that Females are not to be baptized, &c. ]
Again they deride the Argument drawn from Infants being circumcised in order to their being baptised, calling it a cunning argument by which it will follow that Females Are not to be baptised, etc. ]
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And as ill success will they have with the other Arguments as with this for from the action of Christs blessing Infants to inser that they are to be baptize, proves nothing so much as that there is a great want of better arguments, The Conclusion would be with more probability derived thus;
And as ill success will they have with the other Arguments as with this for from the actium of Christ blessing Infants to Insert that they Are to be baptise, Proves nothing so much as that there is a great want of better Arguments, The Conclusion would be with more probability derived thus;
but let this be as weak as it's enemy, yet that Christ did not baptize them, is an argument sufficient that Christ hath other wayes of bringing them to Heaven.
but let this be as weak as it's enemy, yet that christ did not baptise them, is an argument sufficient that christ hath other ways of bringing them to Heaven.
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And therefore though neither Infants nor any man in puris naturalibus can attain to a supernatural end without the addition of some instrument or means of Gods appointing ordinarily,
And Therefore though neither Infants nor any man in puris Naturalibus can attain to a supernatural end without the addition of Some Instrument or means of God's appointing ordinarily,
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yet where God hath not appointed a rule nor an order, as in the case of Infants, we contend he hath not, this argument is invalid ▪ And as we are sure that God hath not commanded Infants t• be baptised,
yet where God hath not appointed a Rule nor an order, as in the case of Infants, we contend he hath not, this argument is invalid ▪ And as we Are sure that God hath not commanded Infants t• be baptised,
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And without any exteriour solemnity, contracted the guilt of Adams sin, and are lyable to all the punishment which can with Justice descend upon his posterity who are personally innocent;
And without any exterior solemnity, contracted the guilt of Adams since, and Are liable to all the punishment which can with justice descend upon his posterity who Are personally innocent;
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so Infants shall be restored without any solemnity or act of their own, or any other for them, by the second Adam by the redemption of Jesus Christ by his righteousness and mercies, applyed either immediately,
so Infants shall be restored without any solemnity or act of their own, or any other for them, by the second Adam by the redemption of jesus christ by his righteousness and Mercies, applied either immediately,
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and as by the disobedience of one many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous ] And so Austins argument will come to nothing without any need of God-fathers,
and as by the disobedience of one many were made Sinners, so by the Obedience of one shall many be made righteous ] And so Austins argument will come to nothing without any need of Godfathers,
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And it is too narrow a conception of God Almighty, because he hath tyed us to the observation of Ceremonies of his own institution, that therefo•e he hath tyed himself to it.
And it is too narrow a conception of God Almighty, Because he hath tied us to the observation of Ceremonies of his own Institution, that therefo•e he hath tied himself to it.
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and because they have no capacity of doing such acts, as may be in order to acquiring salvation, God will by his own immediate mercy bring them thither, where he hath intended them;
and Because they have no capacity of doing such acts, as may be in order to acquiring salvation, God will by his own immediate mercy bring them thither, where he hath intended them;
and why cannot God as well do his mercies to Infants now immediately, as he did before the Institution either of Circumcision or Baptism? [ •his query is worthy of serious consideration ] however there is no danger that Infants should perish for want of this external Ministry, much less for prevaricating Christs precept, nisi quis renatus fuerit &c. For first the water and spirit in this place [ according to some learnéd expositers ] signifie the same thing:
and why cannot God as well do his Mercies to Infants now immediately, as he did before the Institution either of Circumcision or Baptism? [ •his query is worthy of serious consideration ] however there is no danger that Infants should perish for want of this external Ministry, much less for prevaricating Christ precept, nisi quis renatus fuerit etc. For First the water and Spirit in this place [ according to Some learnéd expositors ] signify the same thing:
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as appears in its parralel place of Christs baptizing with the holy Ghost and Fire — (but to let pass this advantage and to suppose it to be ment of external Baptism [ as that is the most likely sense ] yet this no more infers a necessity of Infants Baptism,
as appears in its parallel place of Christ baptizing with the holy Ghost and Fire — (but to let pass this advantage and to suppose it to be meant of external Baptism [ as that is the most likely sense ] yet this no more infers a necessity of Infants Baptism,
why shall men be mor• burthened with a prejudice and nam• of obloquy for not giving the Infant• one Sacrament, more then they ar• disliked for not affording them the other.
why shall men be mor• burdened with a prejudice and nam• of obloquy for not giving the Infant• one Sacrament, more then they ar• disliked for not affording them the other.
If Anabaptist shall be • name of disgrace, why shall not som• other name be invented for them that deny to communicate Infants, which shall be equally disgraceful,
If Anabaptist shall be • name of disgrace, why shall not som• other name be invented for them that deny to communicate Infants, which shall be equally disgraceful,
Of which truth since we are now taking account from pretences of Scripture, it is considerable the discourse of St. Peter which is pretended for the intitleing Infants to the promise of the holy Ghost,
Of which truth since we Are now taking account from pretences of Scripture, it is considerable the discourse of Saint Peter which is pretended for the intitleing Infants to the promise of the holy Ghost,
but no possession or reception of it, till their faculties come into act, besides this, I say, the words mentioned in S. P•t•rs •rmon (which are the only record of the promise are interpreted upon a w•a• mistake;
but no possession or reception of it, till their faculties come into act, beside this, I say, the words mentioned in S. P•t•rs •rmon (which Are the only record of the promise Are interpreted upon a w•a• mistake;
but the reason of it is not yet discovered nor never will [ For indeed it is without reason ] To you and your Children, i•s you and your posterity, to you and your children when they are of the same capacity in which you are effectually receptive o• the promise.
but the reason of it is not yet discovered nor never will [ For indeed it is without reason ] To you and your Children, i•s you and your posterity, to you and your children when they Are of the same capacity in which you Are effectually receptive o• the promise.
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[ Beside the promise of the Spirit in this place is refer'd to the gift• of the holy Ghost, an• is therefore made t• those who had alread• received it in the quic•ning,
[ Beside the promise of the Spirit in this place is referred to the gift• of the holy Ghost, an• is Therefore made t• those who had alread• received it in the quic•ning,
Acts 2 38, 39 ▪ and is therefore wrongfully made an argument for the baptizing of Infants, wh• (what ever they may have of the g•aces of the spirit yet) have neither need of,
Acts 2 38, 39 ▪ and is Therefore wrongfully made an argument for the baptizing of Infants, wh• (what ever they may have of the g•aces of the Spirit yet) have neither need of,
And for the Allegation of St. Paul, that Infants are holy if their Parents be faithful, it signifie nothing, bu• that they are holy by designation, — [ or according to Erasmus they (to wit Infants born of such Parents as the o•e being a Christian the other not) are holy leg••••ately;
And for the Allegation of Saint Paul, that Infants Are holy if their Parents be faithful, it signify nothing, bu• that they Are holy by designation, — [ or according to Erasmus they (to wit Infants born of such Parents as the o•e being a Christian the other not) Are holy leg••••ately;
And however it is true, that Au•tin was a great stick•er for Paedo-Bap•ism, yet he denys that any such thing can •e deduced from the text in hand, his words •re these. lib. 3 De pec. mer. remi•.
And however it is true, that Au•tin was a great stick•er for Paedo-Bap•ism, yet he denys that any such thing can •e deduced from the text in hand, his words •re these. lib. 3 De pec. mer. remi•.
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And as the promiss appertains not (for ought appears) to Infants in that capacity and consistance, — yet Baptism is not the means of conveying the holy Ghost,
And as the promiss appertains not (for ought appears) to Infants in that capacity and consistence, — yet Baptism is not the means of conveying the holy Ghost,
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first be baptized and then by imposition of the Apostles hands, (which was another mistery and rite) 〈 ◊ 〉 shall receive the promiss of the Father and this is nothing but an infinuation of the rite of Confirmation, a• to this sense expounded by diver• antient Authors;
First be baptised and then by imposition of the Apostles hands, (which was Another mystery and rite) 〈 ◊ 〉 shall receive the promiss of the Father and this is nothing but an insinuation of the rite of Confirmation, a• to this sense expounded by diver• ancient Authors;
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and upon this ground Peters argument in the case of Cornelius was concluding enough, a mojori ad minus, thus the holy Ghost was bestowed upon him and his Family, which gift by ordinary ministry was consequent to baptism, not as the effect is to the cause,
and upon this ground Peter's argument in the case of Cornelius was concluding enough, a mojori ad minus, thus the holy Ghost was bestowed upon him and his Family, which gift by ordinary Ministry was consequent to Baptism, not as the Effect is to the cause,
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and by positive institution depending upon each o•her) God by that miracle did give Testimony that the persons of the men were in g•eat dispositions towards Heaven,
and by positive Institution depending upon each o•her) God by that miracle did give Testimony that the Persons of the men were in g•eat dispositions towards Heaven,
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and extraordinarily, it was convey'd independently from any mistery, and so the argument goes upon a wrong supposition. 2. If the supposition were true,
and extraordinarily, it was conveyed independently from any mystery, and so the argument Goes upon a wrong supposition. 2. If the supposition were true,
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so it was a national and temporal blessing and covenant, and a separation of them from the portion of the Nations, a mark•ng them for a peculiar people,
so it was a national and temporal blessing and Covenant, and a separation of them from the portion of the nations, a mark•ng them for a peculiar people,
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and therefore while they were in the Wilderness and sep•rate from the commixture of all people they were not at all ci•cumcised but as that ri•e did seal the righteousness of Faith, [ Which whe•her it did any such thing to an• s•ve to •braham only •n m•ch doubten ] so by vertue of i•'s 〈 … 〉,
and Therefore while they were in the Wilderness and sep•rate from the commixture of all people they were not At all ci•cumcised but as that ri•e did seal the righteousness of Faith, [ Which whe•her it did any such thing to an• s•ve to •braham only •n m•ch doubten ] so by virtue of i•'s 〈 … 〉,
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but also in a distinct manner to be understood, when their spirits are as receptive of a spiri•ual act or impress as the bodies of jewish children were of the sign of circumcision then it is to be consign'd;
but also in a distinct manner to be understood, when their spirits Are as receptive of a spiri•ual act or Impress as the bodies of jewish children were of the Signen of circumcision then it is to be consigned;
yet if that were granted it follows not that they were baptized, because by [ whole Families ] in Scripture is ment all Persons of reason and age within the Familie,
yet if that were granted it follows not that they were baptised, Because by [ Whole Families ] in Scripture is meant all Persons of reason and age within the Family,
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and then the argument from baptizing Stephen 's Family may be allowed just as probable: but this is unmanlike to build upon such slight and airy conjectures.
and then the argument from baptizing Stephen is Family may be allowed just as probable: but this is unmanlike to built upon such slight and airy Conjectures.
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But if we should allow the Topick to be good, yet how will it be verified? for so far as it can yet appear, it relies wholly upon the Testimony of Origen, for from him Austin had it.
But if we should allow the Topic to be good, yet how will it be verified? for so Far as it can yet appear, it relies wholly upon the Testimony of Origen, for from him Austin had it.
Now a Tradition apostolical if it be not consign'd with a fuller testimony then of one person, whom all after ages have condemn'd of many errours, will obtain so little reputation among those that kn•w that thing, have upon greater authority pretended to derive from the Apostles,
Now a Tradition apostolical if it be not consigned with a fuller testimony then of one person, whom all After ages have condemned of many errors, will obtain so little reputation among those that kn•w that thing, have upon greater Authority pretended to derive from the Apostles,
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and yet f•sly, that it will be a great argument that he is credulous and weak, that shall be de•ermined by so weak probation, in matters of so great concernment.
and yet f•sly, that it will be a great argument that he is credulous and weak, that shall be de•ermined by so weak probation, in matters of so great concernment.
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but in the year 418. in the Mileritan cou•cel (a principal of A•r•ca, there was a Cannon made for Paedo Bapt ▪ never till then, I grant it was practised in Africa before that time,
but in the year 418. in the Mileritan cou•cel (a principal of A•r•ca, there was a Cannon made for Paedo Bapt ▪ never till then, I grant it was practised in Africa before that time,
yet none of them did ever before, pretend it to be necessary, none to have been a precept of the Gospel, St. Austin was the first that ever preach'd it to be abso•utely necessary,
yet none of them did ever before, pretend it to be necessary, none to have been a precept of the Gospel, Saint Austin was the First that ever preached it to be abso•utely necessary,
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that it made him innovate in other doctrines, possibly of greater concernment then th•s, And that although this was practic'd antiently in Africa yet that it was without an opinion of necessity,
that it made him innovate in other doctrines, possibly of greater concernment then th•s, And that although this was practiced anciently in Africa yet that it was without an opinion of necessity,
and not often there, nor at all in other places, we have the testimony of a learned Paedo Baptist Ludovicus Vives who in his annotations upon Augustin De Civit. Dei. l. 1. c. 27. afirms.
and not often there, nor At all in other places, we have the testimony of a learned Paedo Baptist Louis Vives who in his annotations upon Augustin De Civit Dei. l. 1. c. 27. afirms.
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[ And because th•s Testimony is of great import I will set down the very words of Augustine and Ludovicus Vives, as I find them in the English Edition of the said book of the City of God, cap. 26. Where Augustine puts forth this question.
[ And Because th•s Testimony is of great import I will Set down the very words of Augustine and Louis Vives, as I find them in the English Edition of the said book of the city of God, cap. 26. Where Augustine puts forth this question.
What is the reason then that we do spend so much time in our exhortations, endeavouring to annimate th•se whom we have bapt•zed, ei•her unto Virginity,
What is the reason then that we do spend so much time in our exhortations, endeavouring to animate th•se whom we have bapt•zed, ei•her unto Virginity,
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Now upon these words [ •hose whom we have baptiz•d ] Vives comments t•us, Least any man should mistake this place, understand tha• in times of old, no man was brought unto baptism,
Now upon these words [ •hose whom we have baptiz•d ] Vives comments t•us, lest any man should mistake this place, understand tha• in times of old, no man was brought unto Baptism,
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The first is out of Robertus Fabianus his Chron. 4. part in fol. 107. where he brings in Augustine the Monk speaking thus to the Brittain Bishops ▪ Since ye will not assent to my H•sts generally assent ye to me specially in three things, the first is that ye keep Easter-day in due form and time as it is ordained The second, THAT YE GIVE CHRIS•ENDOM TO CHILDREN, &c. But THEY WOULD NOT THEREOF.
The First is out of Robert Fabianus his Chronicles 4. part in fol. 107. where he brings in Augustine the Monk speaking thus to the Britain Bishops ▪ Since you will not assent to my H•sts generally assent you to me specially in three things, the First is that you keep Easterday in due from and time as it is ordained The second, THAT you GIVE CHRIS•ENDOM TO CHILDREN, etc. But THEY WOULD NOT THEREOF.
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This was about the fifth Age after Christ whence its remarkable that Infant bap•ism was then opposed by •he joynt consent of the Brita•n Bish•ps which were sent to the Assembly to consul• the affairs of Religion at that time.
This was about the fifth Age After christ whence its remarkable that Infant bap•ism was then opposed by •he joint consent of the Brita•n Bish•ps which were sent to the Assembly to consul• the affairs of Religion At that time.
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Our next testimony is from the Learned Casuist Hugo Grotius who tells us, To defer baptism till ripe years was in old time left at liberty, now the observation is otherwise.
Our next testimony is from the Learned Casuist Hugo Grotius who tells us, To defer Baptism till ripe Years was in old time left At liberty, now the observation is otherwise.
That besides that the tradition cannot be proved to be Apostolical, we have very good evidence from antiquity that it was the opinion of the primitive Church that INFAN•S OUGH• NOT TO BE BAPTIZED.
That beside that the tradition cannot be proved to be Apostolical, we have very good evidence from antiquity that it was the opinion of the primitive Church that INFAN•S OUGH• NOT TO BE BAPTISED.
Because every one in that confession is to give a demonstration of his own choice and election, meaning plainly, that if the baptism of the mother did pass upon the Child, it were not fit for a pregnant woman to receive baptism,
Because every one in that Confessi is to give a demonstration of his own choice and election, meaning plainly, that if the Baptism of the mother did pass upon the Child, it were not fit for a pregnant woman to receive Baptism,
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because in that Sacrament, there being a confession of faith which confession supposes understanding, and free choyce, it is not reasonable the child should be consign'd with such a mistery,
Because in that Sacrament, there being a Confessi of faith which Confessi supposes understanding, and free choice, it is not reasonable the child should be consigned with such a mystery,
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The Cannon speaks reason, and it intimates a practice which was absolutely universal in the Church of interrogating the catechumens concerning the Articles of the Creed, which is one argument that either they did not admit Infants to baptism,
The Cannon speaks reason, and it intimates a practice which was absolutely universal in the Church of interrogating the catechumens Concerning the Articles of the Creed, which is one argument that either they did not admit Infants to Baptism,
and there is no sensible account can be given of it, for that which some imperfectly murmure concerning stipulations civil performed by tutors in the name of their pupils is an absolute vanity;
and there is no sensible account can be given of it, for that which Some imperfectly murmur Concerning stipulations civil performed by tutors in the name of their pupils is an absolute vanity;
Must God be tyed, and Christian Religion transact her misteries by proportion and complyance with the Law of the Romanes? I know God might if he would have appointed Godfathers to give answer in behalf of Children,
Must God be tied, and Christian Religion transact her Mysteres by proportion and compliance with the Law of the Romans? I know God might if he would have appointed Godfathers to give answer in behalf of Children,
and to be F•de-jussors for them, but we cannot find any authority o• ground that he hath and if he had then it is to be supposed he would have given them comission to have transacted the solemnity with better circumsta•ces,
and to be F•de-jussors for them, but we cannot find any Authority o• ground that he hath and if he had then it is to be supposed he would have given them commission to have transacted the solemnity with better circumsta•ces,
and given answers with more truth ▪ and if the Godfathers answer in the Name of the Child [ I do believe ] it is notorious they speak false and ridiculously:
and given answers with more truth ▪ and if the Godfathers answer in the Name of the Child [ I do believe ] it is notorious they speak false and ridiculously:
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and how then do they know his mind And therefore Tertullian gives advice that the bap•ism of Infants 〈 ◊ 〉 be deferred till they could 〈 ◊ 〉 an account of their faith,
and how then do they know his mind And Therefore Tertullian gives Advice that the bap•ism of Infants 〈 ◊ 〉 be deferred till they could 〈 ◊ 〉 an account of their faith,
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for though his reason taught him what was fit, [ Namely that none should b• baptized till they were of understanding yet he was overborn with the practi•• and opinion of his Age which began to bear too violently upon him,
for though his reason taught him what was fit, [ Namely that none should b• baptised till they were of understanding yet he was overborne with the practi•• and opinion of his Age which began to bear too violently upon him,
and of great efficacy for destro•ing the supposed necessity or derivation from the Apostles [ and for further evidence we may well alledge in this place, that of Theodosius the Emperor born in Spain his Parents being both Christians,
and of great efficacy for destro•ing the supposed necessity or derivation from the Apostles [ and for further evidence we may well allege in this place, that of Theodosius the Emperor born in Spain his Parents being both Christians,
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for besides that Christ never gave any precept to bap•ize them, nor never himself nor his Apostles (that appears) did baptize any of them, all that either he or his Apostles said concerning baptism, requires such pretious dispositions to it, of which Infants are not capable,
for beside that christ never gave any precept to bap•ize them, nor never himself nor his Apostles (that appears) did baptise any of them, all that either he or his Apostles said Concerning Baptism, requires such precious dispositions to it, of which Infants Are not capable,
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and these are faith and repentance, and not to instance in those innumerable places that require faith before baptism, there needs no more but this one saying, he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved,
and these Are faith and Repentance, and not to instance in those innumerable places that require faith before Baptism, there needs no more but this one saying, he that Believeth and is baptised shall be saved,
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Now if this decretory sence be to be understood of persons of age, and if Children by such an answer (which indeed is reasonable enough) be excused from the necessity of Faith, the want of which regularly does damn,
Now if this decretory sense be to be understood of Persons of age, and if Children by such an answer (which indeed is reasonable enough) be excused from the necessity of Faith, the want of which regularly does damn,
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then it is sottish to say the same incapacity of reason and Faith, shall not •xcuse them from the actual susception of baptism which as less necessary,
then it is sottish to say the same incapacity of reason and Faith, shall not •xcuse them from the actual susception of Baptism which as less necessary,
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— For since faith 〈 ◊ 〉 necessary to the susception of baptis• (and they themselves confess it b• striving to find out new kinds of fait• to daub the matter up) such as th• faith is, such must be the Sacramen• for there is no proportion betwee• an actual Sacramen,
— For since faith 〈 ◊ 〉 necessary to the susception of baptis• (and they themselves confess it b• striving to find out new Kinds of fait• to daub the matter up) such as th• faith is, such must be the Sacramen• for there is no proportion betwee• an actual Sacrament,
and an imputative faith, this being in immedia•• and necessary order to that, an• whatsoever can be said to take o• from the necessi•y of actual Faith, a• that and much more may be said t• excuse from the actual •usception 〈 ◊ 〉 baptism.
and an imputative faith, this being in immedia•• and necessary order to that, an• whatsoever can be said to take o• from the necessi•y of actual Faith, a• that and much more may be said t• excuse from the actual •usception 〈 ◊ 〉 Baptism.
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but who told them so? how can they prove it? what Revela•ion, or reason teaches such a thing? Are they by this habit so much as disposed to an actual belief without a new Master? •an an Infant sent into a Mahumetan Province be more confident for Christianity when he comes to be a, Man,
but who told them so? how can they prove it? what Revela•ion, or reason Teaches such a thing? are they by this habit so much as disposed to an actual belief without a new Master? •an an Infant sent into a Mahometan Province be more confident for Christianity when he comes to be a, Man,
then if he had not been baptized, are there any acts precedent Concomitant, or consequent to this pretended habit? this strange invention, is absolutely without Art, without Scripture, Reason or Authority.
then if he had not been baptised, Are there any acts precedent Concomitant, or consequent to this pretended habit? this strange invention, is absolutely without Art, without Scripture, Reason or authority.
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But if there were such a thing as this abitual Faith, then either all Infants have • or some only if all why do they deny bap••sm to the Infants which are horn of unbe•evers? must the child bear the unbelief of 〈 ◊ 〉 Parents? if s•me only have it,
But if there were such a thing as this abitual Faith, then either all Infants have • or Some only if all why do they deny bap••sm to the Infants which Are horn of unbe•evers? must the child bear the unbelief of 〈 ◊ 〉 Parents? if s•me only have it,
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how know they these from 〈 ◊ 〉 rest, sith when they come to years, there found a like barrenness of this grace 〈 ◊ 〉 means be used to beget it? but third where doth the Scripture make an habit•• Faith that which intitles any person to ba•tism? Surely according to these conc••• no man can ever tell to whom,
how know they these from 〈 ◊ 〉 rest, sith when they come to Years, there found a like Barrenness of this grace 〈 ◊ 〉 means be used to beget it? but third where does the Scripture make an habit•• Faith that which entitles any person to ba•tism? Surely according to these conc••• no man can ever tell to whom,
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To which also this considerati•• may be added, that if baptism be ••cessary to the Salvation of Infant upon whom is the imposition lai• To whom is the command give• To Parents or to the Children, not 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children,
To which also this considerati•• may be added, that if Baptism be ••cessary to the Salvation of Infant upon whom is the imposition lai• To whom is the command give• To Parents or to the Children, not 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children,
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and therefore it is to be presumed, that it ought to be understood and administred according as other precepts are with reference to the capacity of the subject,
and Therefore it is to be presumed, that it ought to be understood and administered according as other Precepts Are with Referente to the capacity of the Subject,
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For I consider that the baptizing of Infants does rush upon such inconveniences, which in other questions we avoid like Rocks which will appear if we discourse thus.
For I Consider that the baptizing of Infants does rush upon such inconveniences, which in other questions we avoid like Rocks which will appear if we discourse thus.
If it produces not any, why is such contention about it? — But if (as without all peradventure all the Paedo-baptists will say) Baptism does a work upon the soul, producing spiritual benefits and advantages;
If it produces not any, why is such contention about it? — But if (as without all Peradventure all the Paedobaptists will say) Baptism does a work upon the soul, producing spiritual benefits and advantages;
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These advantages are produced by the externa• work of the Sacrament alone, or b• that as it is helped by the co-operation and predispositions of the suscipien•.
These advantages Are produced by the externa• work of the Sacrament alone, or b• that as it is helped by the cooperation and predispositions of the suscipien•.
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If by the external work of th• Sacrament alone, how does this diffe• from the opus o•eratum of the Papist• save that it is worse? For they sa• the Sacrament does not produce in effect,
If by the external work of th• Sacrament alone, how does this diffe• from the opus o•eratum of the Papist• save that it is Worse? For they sa• the Sacrament does not produce in Effect,
and repentance, thoug• in a subject so disposed they say th• Sacrament by its own vertue does i• but this opinion says it does it of 〈 ◊ 〉 self without the help,
and Repentance, thoug• in a Subject so disposed they say th• Sacrament by its own virtue does i• but this opinion Says it does it of 〈 ◊ 〉 self without the help,
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But if the Sacrament does not d• its work alone, but per modum recipien•es according to the predispofition• of the suscipient, then because Infant can neither hinder it,
But if the Sacrament does not d• its work alone, but per modum recipien•es according to the predispofition• of the suscipient, then Because Infant can neither hinder it,
And if any man runs for succor to that, exploded NONLATINALPHABET that Infants have faith or any other inspired habit of I know not what how, we desire no more advantage in the world then that they are constrain•d to an answer without Rev•lation, against reason, common sence and all experience in the world.
And if any man runs for succour to that, exploded that Infants have faith or any other inspired habit of I know not what how, we desire no more advantage in the world then that they Are constrain•d to an answer without Rev•lation, against reason, Common sense and all experience in the world.
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how does it sanctifie us or make the comers thereunto per•ect? If it imploy• a duty on our part how then can Children receive it who cannot do duty at all.
how does it sanctify us or make the comers thereunto per•ect? If it imploy• a duty on our part how then can Children receive it who cannot doe duty At all.
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And indeed this way of Ministration makes baptism to be wholly an outward duty, a work of the Law, a carnal ordinance it makes us adheare to the Letter, without regard of the spirit, to be satissied with the shadows, to return to bondage.
And indeed this Way of Ministration makes Baptism to be wholly an outward duty, a work of the Law, a carnal Ordinance it makes us adhere to the letter, without regard of the Spirit, to be satissied with the shadows, to return to bondage.
because under the spiritual Covenant, or the Gospel of grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 the mistery goes not before the Symbol (which it does when the Symbol• are seales and consignations of th• grace,
Because under the spiritual Covenant, or the Gospel of grace, 〈 ◊ 〉 the mystery Goes not before the Symbol (which it does when the Symbol• Are Seals and consignations of th• grace,
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as it is said the Sacraments are) yet it always accompanies it, bu• never follows in order of time, an• this is clear in the perpetual analogy of holy Scripture.
as it is said the Sacraments Are) yet it always Accompanies it, bu• never follows in order of time, an• this is clear in the perpetual analogy of holy Scripture.
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or of eternal life, but something of duty choice or sanctity is joyned with it, in orde• production of the end so mentione• k•ow you not that s• many as are Baptis• in•o •hr•st Jesus an• Baptised into his death? There i• the mistery and the Symbol together and declared to be perpetually united NONLATINALPHABET.
or of Eternal life, but something of duty choice or sanctity is joined with it, in orde• production of the end so mentione• k•ow you not that s• many as Are Baptis• in•o •hr•st jesus an• Baptised into his death? There i• the mystery and the Symbol together and declared to be perpetually united.
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if we be so planted into Christ we shall be pertakers of his resurrection, and that is not here instanced in precise reward but in exact duty for all this is nothing but Cruc fiction of the old man, a destroying the body of sin, that we no longer serve sin.
if we be so planted into christ we shall be partakers of his resurrection, and that is not Here instanced in precise reward but in exact duty for all this is nothing but Cruc fiction of the old man, a destroying the body of since, that we no longer serve since.
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Plainer yet whosoever are baptized into Christ have put on Christ, have put on the new Man. But to put on the new Man, is to be formed in Righteousness, holiness, and truth.
Plainer yet whosoever Are baptised into christ have put on christ, have put on the new Man. But to put on the new Man, is to be formed in Righteousness, holiness, and truth.
This whole argument is the very words of St. Paul. The major proposition is dogmatically determined, Gal. 3. 27. The minor in Ephes. 4. 24. The conclusion then is obvious.
This Whole argument is the very words of Saint Paul. The Major proposition is dogmatically determined, Gal. 3. 27. The minor in Ephesians 4. 24. The conclusion then is obvious.
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That they who are not formed a new in Righteousness, holyness and truth, they who remaining in the present in incapacities, cannot walk in newness of life, they have not been baptized into Christ,
That they who Are not formed a new in Righteousness, holiness and truth, they who remaining in the present in incapacities, cannot walk in newness of life, they have not been baptised into christ,
and then they have but one member of the distinction used by St. Peter, they have that baptism which is a putting away the fi•th of the flesh [ if yet an human institute may be so called ] but they have not that baptism which is the answer of a good Conscience towards God, which is the only baptism which saveth us,
and then they have but one member of the distinction used by Saint Peter, they have that Baptism which is a putting away the fi•th of the Flesh [ if yet an human institute may be so called ] but they have not that Baptism which is the answer of a good Conscience towards God, which is the only Baptism which Saveth us,
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As Infants by the force of nature cannot put themselves into a supernaturall condition (and therefore say the Paedo baptists they need baptism to put them into it [ as if the ••re •e•e•ony of which only they are capa•'le could put them into a supernaturall con•ition ] so if they be baptized before the use of reason, before the works of the Spirit, before the opperations of grace,
As Infants by the force of nature cannot put themselves into a supernatural condition (and Therefore say the Paedo baptists they need Baptism to put them into it [ as if the ••re •e•e•ony of which only they Are capa•'le could put them into a supernatural con•ition ] so if they be baptised before the use of reason, before the works of the Spirit, before the operations of grace,
from the pains of Hell they shall be saved by the mercy of God and their o•• innocence though they dye in puris naturalibus, and baptism will carry them no further for that baptism that saves us, is not the only washing with water, of which only Infant are capable,
from the pains of Hell they shall be saved by the mercy of God and their o•• innocence though they die in puris Naturalibus, and Baptism will carry them no further for that Baptism that saves us, is not the only washing with water, of which only Infant Are capable,
but the answer of a good Conscience towards God, of which they are not capable till the use o• reason, till they know to chuse the good and refuse the evill.
but the answer of a good Conscience towards God, of which they Are not capable till the use o• reason, till they know to choose the good and refuse the evil.
And from thence I consider a new that all vows made by persons unde• others names stipulations made b• minors ▪ are not valid till they by • supervening act,
And from thence I Consider a new that all vows made by Persons unde• Others names stipulations made b• minors ▪ Are not valid till they by • supervening act,
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after they are of sufficient age do ratifie the same, wh• then may not Infants as well mak• the vow de novo as de novo ratifie th•• which was made for them ab antiqu• when they come to years of choyce ▪ If the Infant vow be invalid till th• manly confirmation,
After they Are of sufficient age do ratify the same, wh• then may not Infants as well mak• the Voelli de novo as de novo ratify th•• which was made for them ab antiqu• when they come to Years of choice ▪ If the Infant Voelli be invalid till th• manly confirmation,
And in conclusion our way is the surer way, for not to baptise Children till they can give an account of their faith is the most proportionable to an act of reason and humanity,
And in conclusion our Way is the Surer Way, for not to baptise Children till they can give an account of their faith is the most proportionable to an act of reason and humanity,
for to say that Infants may be damn'd for want of baptism (a thing which is not in their power to acquire they being yet persons not capable of a Law) is to afirm that of God which we dare not say of any wise and good man.
for to say that Infants may be damned for want of Baptism (a thing which is not in their power to acquire they being yet Persons not capable of a Law) is to affirm that of God which we Dare not say of any wise and good man.
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And therefore who ever will pertinatiously persist in this opinion of the paedo-baptists, and practise it accordingly they polute the blood of the everlasting Testament.
And Therefore who ever will pertinaciously persist in this opinion of the Paedobaptists, and practise it accordingly they pollute the blood of the everlasting Testament.
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They Ineffectually represent a sepulture into the death of Christ, and please themselves in a sign without effect, making baptism like the Figtree full-of Leaves but no fruit, &c.
They Ineffectually represent a sepulture into the death of christ, and please themselves in a Signen without Effect, making Baptism like the Fig tree full-of Leaves but no fruit, etc.
Thus far the Anabaptists may argue, and men have disputed against them with so much weakness and conf•dence, that they have been eucouraged in their error [ alias in th• truth ] more by accidentiall [ alia• real ] advantages we have given them by our weak arguings,
Thus Far the Anabaptists may argue, and men have disputed against them with so much weakness and conf•dence, that they have been eucouraged in their error [ alias in th• truth ] more by accidential [ alia• real ] advantages we have given them by our weak arguings,
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then by any truth of their cause or excellency o• of their wit [ so the Dr. is pleased t• say but the evidences of our side sp•ak otherwise ] but the use I make of it as to our ppesent question (saith the Dr.) is this, that since there is no• direct impiety in the opinion no• any that is apparently consequent to it,
then by any truth of their cause or excellency o• of their wit [ so the Dr. is pleased t• say but the evidences of our side sp•ak otherwise ] but the use I make of it as to our ppesent question (Says the Dr.) is this, that since there is no• Direct impiety in the opinion no• any that is apparently consequent to it,
and human, to b• redargued, or instructed, but if they cannot be perswaded they must be left to God, who knows every degree of every mans understanding, all his weaknesses and strength's what impress each argument makes upon his spirit.
and human, to b• redargued, or instructed, but if they cannot be persuaded they must be left to God, who knows every degree of every men understanding, all his Weaknesses and strength's what Impress each argument makes upon his Spirit.
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And for the question, I think there is so much to be petended [ he might say really urged ] against that which I believe to be truth that there is much more truth then evidence on our side [ a strange saying of so wi•e a man as if the truth in this case doth not wh•lly depend upon evidence,
And for the question, I think there is so much to be petended [ he might say really urged ] against that which I believe to be truth that there is much more truth then evidence on our side [ a strange saying of so wi•e a man as if the truth in this case does not wh•lly depend upon evidence,
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sith its a positive and no morall precept ] and therefore we may be confident as for our own particulars but not too forward premtorily to prescribe to others muchless damn,
sith its a positive and no moral precept ] and Therefore we may be confident as for our own particulars but not too forward premtorily to prescribe to Others muchless damn,
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It may well be the admiration of every wise and good man how it should come into the mind of such as pretend to be followers of Christ that holy baptism should be performed by aspertion,
It may well be the admiration of every wise and good man how it should come into the mind of such as pretend to be followers of christ that holy Baptism should be performed by aspersion,
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The scriptures every where teaching us that the originall form was by imversion in Rivers or places of much Water, Ma••. 1. John. 3. Christ himse•f who surely would do nothing superfluous or in vain, was baptized in the River, by John the first baptist, who had his direction from Heaven,
The Scriptures every where teaching us that the original from was by imversion in rivers or places of much Water, Ma••. 1. John. 3. christ himse•f who surely would do nothing superfluous or in vain, was baptised in the River, by John the First baptist, who had his direction from Heaven,
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and his approbation from on high in that very action Mall. 3. and chuss who were under the immediate direction of the holy spirit the leader into all truth, found it necessary for the administrator and subject to go both into the Water,
and his approbation from on high in that very actium Mall. 3. and chuss who were under the immediate direction of the holy Spirit the leader into all truth, found it necessary for the administrator and Subject to go both into the Water,
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Add thereunto that the proper signification of the word NONLATINALPHABET when used to express the action done in this service, is to dip or imm•rge the party in the Element as is confessed by the learned Paedo-baptists themse•ves as we shall see in the sequel.
Add thereunto that the proper signification of the word when used to express the actium done in this service, is to dip or imm•rge the party in the Element as is confessed by the learned Paedobaptists themse•ves as we shall see in the sequel.
And here we will still prefer the Church of England who teacheth us that the outward Sign or Form in baptism, is Water wherein the party baptized is dipped, &c. And though she add [ or sprinkled with it ] yet that her Conscience tells her that is not the right way appeareth, in that she only assigns that by indulgence to such Infants as are in danger of death, &c,
And Here we will still prefer the Church of England who Teaches us that the outward Signen or From in Baptism, is Water wherein the party baptised is dipped, etc. And though she add [ or sprinkled with it ] yet that her Conscience tells her that is not the right Way appears, in that she only assigns that by indulgence to such Infants as Are in danger of death, etc.,
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The Church of Rome also confesseth by a learned Pen, that she changed dipping the party baptized over the head and Ears to a little sprinkling upon the Face.
The Church of Room also Confesses by a learned Pen, that she changed dipping the party baptised over the head and Ears to a little sprinkling upon the Face.
Erasmus paraphrasing on the words, baptizing them, Mat. 28. saith thus, if they believe that which you teach them and begin to be repentant of their former Life, &c. Then dip them in Water, &c. Walfridus Strabo de rebus Eccl•s••c 26. tells us, that we must know at •h• fi•st believers were baptized simply in Floods and Fountains.
Erasmus paraphrasing on the words, baptizing them, Mathew 28. Says thus, if they believe that which you teach them and begin to be repentant of their former Life, etc. Then dip them in Water, etc. Walfridus Strabo de rebus Eccl•s••c 26. tells us, that we must know At •h• fi•st believers were baptised simply in Floods and Fountains.
To whom we will joyn T•lenus whose Testimony is in these words Baptism is the first Sacrament of the new Testament instituted by Christ, in which with a most pat and exact analogy between the sign and the thing signified, those that are in Covenant are by the Minister washed in Water.
To whom we will join T•lenus whose Testimony is in these words Baptism is the First Sacrament of the new Testament instituted by christ, in which with a most pat and exact analogy between the Signen and the thing signified, those that Are in Covenant Are by the Minister washed in Water.
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and resurruction out of the water, the form of baptism, to wit internal and essential ▪ is no other then that analogical proportion, which the signs keep with the things signified thereby,
and resurruction out of the water, the from of Baptism, to wit internal and essential ▪ is not other then that analogical proportion, which the Signs keep with the things signified thereby,
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for as the properties of the water in washing away the defilements of the body, do in a most suitable similitude, set forth the efficacy of Christs blood in blotting out of sins,
for as the properties of the water in washing away the defilements of the body, do in a most suitable similitude, Set forth the efficacy of Christ blood in blotting out of Sins,
— That same plunging into the water holds forth to us that horrible gulf of divine Justice in which Christ for our sins sake, which he took upon him, was for a while in a manner swallowed up.
— That same plunging into the water holds forth to us that horrible gulf of divine justice in which christ for our Sins sake, which he took upon him, was for a while in a manner swallowed up.
while lying in the sealed and guarded sepulchre he was accounted as one truly dead, rising out of the water holds out to us a lively similitude of that conquest, which this dead man got •ver death, which he vanquished in his own Den,
while lying in the sealed and guarded Sepulchre he was accounted as one truly dead, rising out of the water holds out to us a lively similitude of that conquest, which this dead man god •ver death, which he vanquished in his own Den,
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In like manner therefore it is meet that we being baptized into his death, and buried with him, should rise also with him and so go on in a new Life, Rom. 6. 3. 4. Col. •. 12. Th•• far Tile••s.
In like manner Therefore it is meet that we being baptised into his death, and buried with him, should rise also with him and so go on in a new Life, Rom. 6. 3. 4. Col. •. 12. Th•• Far Tile••s.
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From all which Testimonies (and many more that might be brought) it is evident beyond all doubt our opposers being Judges) that whether we respect the signification of the word baptizor the signification of the ordinance it self,
From all which Testimonies (and many more that might be brought) it is evident beyond all doubt our opposers being Judges) that whither we respect the signification of the word Baptizer the signification of the Ordinance it self,
2. That it came in stealing (as it were) being for a considerable time left at liberty (a sign it was not from Heaven) and was disliked by the Antients who therefore disswaded from it.
2. That it Come in stealing (as it were) being for a considerable time left At liberty (a Signen it was not from Heaven) and was disliked by the Ancients who Therefore dissuaded from it.
and they continued in use together about the space of six hundred years, this conceit was confirmed (saith Mr. Perkins) by the councel of Toledo, Can. 11. And Augustine was so earnest for this also that he boldly sayes in vain do we promise Infants salvation without it.
and they continued in use together about the Molle of six hundred Years, this conceit was confirmed (Says Mr. Perkins) by the council of Toledo, Can. 11. And Augustine was so earnest for this also that he boldly Says in vain doe we promise Infants salvation without it.
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Aug ep: 23. & ep. 107. & contra ep. pelag. l. 1. c. 22. & contra. 〈 ◊ 〉. l. 7. c. 2. l. 3. c. 12. 5. That divers in the Greek Church have all along to this day refused Infant baptism.
Aug Epistle: 23. & Epistle. 107. & contra Epistle. Pelagius. l. 1. c. 22. & contra. 〈 ◊ 〉. l. 7. c. 2. l. 3. c. 12. 5. That diverse in the Greek Church have all along to this day refused Infant Baptism.
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Gro•ius his words are these (as Mr. T•mbs quotes them) In every age many of the Greeks unto this day keep the custome of deferring baptism to little ones till they could themselves make a confession of their Faith.
Gro•ius his words Are these (as Mr. T•mbs quotes them) In every age many of the Greeks unto this day keep the custom of deferring Baptism to little ones till they could themselves make a Confessi of their Faith.
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6. Those foolish and sinful adjuncts, which the Authors and promoters of Infant baptism, were constrained to invent to make it look like baptism (for example their device of Godfathers, &c.) do sufficiently declare it to be of an infirm and humane Original.
6. Those foolish and sinful adjuncts, which the Authors and promoters of Infant Baptism, were constrained to invent to make it look like Baptism (for Exampl their device of Godfathers, etc.) do sufficiently declare it to be of an infirm and humane Original.
Observe how the baptism of repentance for remission of Sins, which is that one and only baptism commanded in holy Scripture hath been neglected, traduced;
Observe how the Baptism of Repentance for remission of Sins, which is that one and only Baptism commanded in holy Scripture hath been neglected, traduced;
and its affertors frequently abused, and that chiefly by thi• device of Paedo-baptism which now hath so lost it's first form, that it cannot with any shew of truth o• good sence be called baptism,
and its affertors frequently abused, and that chiefly by thi• device of Paedobaptism which now hath so lost it's First from, that it cannot with any show of truth o• good sense be called Baptism,
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and ought therefore to cease with its follow errors, viz. the giving the •ords Supper to Infants, &c. That God may be justified in the submissi•n of all sinners to the baptism of repentance for remission of sins, Luke 7. 39.
and ought Therefore to cease with its follow errors, viz. the giving the •ords Supper to Infants, etc. That God may be justified in the submissi•n of all Sinners to the Baptism of Repentance for remission of Sins, Lycia 7. 39.
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Delivered in a Sermon upon 1. Cor. 12. 1. To which is added A post-script out of the works 〈 ◊ 〉 Dr. Jer. Taylor, touching the layin• on of Hands, chiefly declaring ho• Religiously it was observed by th• Antient Christians,
Delivered in a Sermon upon 1. Cor. 12. 1. To which is added A postscript out of the works 〈 ◊ 〉 Dr. Jer. Taylor, touching the layin• on of Hands, chiefly declaring ho• Religiously it was observed by th• Ancient Christians,
as it is now revived by divers of the baptize• Christians of this age. 1 Cor. 12. 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts brethren I would not have you ignorant.
as it is now revived by diverse of the baptize• Christians of this age. 1 Cor. 12. 1. Now Concerning spiritual Gifts brothers I would not have you ignorant.
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THere was never more need for th• Church of God to seek and searc• for all those things which God hat• promised for her strength and encou•agement then now partly for that her •pposers are men of exquisite parts by •eans of all Arts and Sciences which ••e not more profitable when used in 〈 ◊ 〉 way of subserviency to the truth, ••en pernitious when used in opposi••on to it (as it often falleth out they •re) and partly for that ignorance of •hat God hath promised for his Churches comfortable subsistance, •roves a great occasion and temptati•• to Christians to trust to failing and ••comfortable helps in the great bu••ness of the Ministry of the word and •rayer, &c.
THere was never more need for th• Church of God to seek and searc• for all those things which God hat• promised for her strength and encou•agement then now partly for that her •pposers Are men of exquisite parts by •eans of all Arts and Sciences which ••e not more profitable when used in 〈 ◊ 〉 Way of subserviency to the truth, ••en pernicious when used in opposi••on to it (as it often falls out they •re) and partly for that ignorance of •hat God hath promised for his Churches comfortable subsistence, •roves a great occasion and temptati•• to Christians to trust to failing and ••comfortable helps in the great bu••ness of the Ministry of the word and •rayer, etc.
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Now in the words which we have ••osen the Apostle shews his care for ••e Church at Corinthus (and in them 〈 ◊ 〉 all Churches) that they should not 〈 ◊ 〉 ignorant concerning spiritual gifts ••d labours in three Chapters toge••er to instruct them fully in that point ••der several considerations, and •••st,
Now in the words which we have ••osen the Apostle shows his care for ••e Church At Corinthus (and in them 〈 ◊ 〉 all Churches) that they should not 〈 ◊ 〉 ignorant Concerning spiritual Gifts ••d labours in three Chapters toge••er to instruct them Fully in that point ••der several considerations, and •••st,
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1. By giving them a definition of those gifts, or shewing what they are, verse 8. 9. 10. viz. A word of Wisdom, a word of knowledge, faith, the gifts of healing, the working of miracles, prophesie, discerning of spirits, divers kinds of Tongues, interpretation of tongues, which definition or enumeration of gifts he seems to inlarge, Chap, 13. 26. a Psalm, a Doctrine, &c. 2. By shewing that the Church hath a perpetual right to, and interest in all these gif•s, Chap. 14. 1. Desire sor be zealous after spiritual gifts, Chap. 12 ▪ 31. Covet earnestly the best gifts Chap. 14. 39. Covet to prophesie and forbid not to speak with tongues.
1. By giving them a definition of those Gifts, or showing what they Are, verse 8. 9. 10. viz. A word of Wisdom, a word of knowledge, faith, the Gifts of healing, the working of Miracles, prophesy, discerning of spirits, diverse Kinds of Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, which definition or enumeration of Gifts he seems to enlarge, Chap, 13. 26. a Psalm, a Doctrine, etc. 2. By showing that the Church hath a perpetual right to, and Interest in all these gif•s, Chap. 14. 1. Desire sor be zealous After spiritual Gifts, Chap. 12 ▪ 31. Covet earnestly the best Gifts Chap. 14. 39. Covet to prophesy and forbid not to speak with tongues.
3. By shewing whereto these gifts d•serve, or to what end they were given ▪ Chap. 14. 12. Forasmuch as ye are zealous of the spiritual gifts, seek tha• ye may excel to the edification of th• Church, ver. 31. that all may learn,
3. By showing whereto these Gifts d•serve, or to what end they were given ▪ Chap. 14. 12. Forasmuch as you Are zealous of the spiritual Gifts, seek tha• you may excel to the edification of th• Church, ver. 31. that all may Learn,
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4. By distinguishing of gifts as they are more or less necessary and accordingly gives direction which to prefer in our asking them (yet so as not to forbid the use of any of them,
4. By distinguishing of Gifts as they Are more or less necessary and accordingly gives direction which to prefer in our asking them (yet so as not to forbid the use of any of them,
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This more excellent way he refers to the fruit of the Spirit, which he both distinguisheth by its several branches, 1 Cor. 13. 4, 5, 6, 7. compar'd with Gal. 5. 22. 23. and also comprehends the whole in that excelling grace of Charity follow after Charity, Chap. 4. 1. The greatest of these is Charity.
This more excellent Way he refers to the fruit of the Spirit, which he both Distinguisheth by its several branches, 1 Cor. 13. 4, 5, 6, 7. compared with Gal. 5. 22. 23. and also comprehends the Whole in that excelling grace of Charity follow After Charity, Chap. 4. 1. The greatest of these is Charity.
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6. By giving a notable Rule to know who are indeed spiritual Christians from such as only pretend to be so, Chap. 14. 35. If any man think himself to be a Prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things I write unto you are the commands of the Lord.
6. By giving a notable Rule to know who Are indeed spiritual Christians from such as only pretend to be so, Chap. 14. 35. If any man think himself to be a Prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things I write unto you Are the commands of the Lord.
as if that glorious promise of pouring out of the Spirit according to the prophesie of Joel, and the reception thereof by the primitive Churches, were taken away long since from the Churches which succeed them,
as if that glorious promise of pouring out of the Spirit according to the prophesy of Joel, and the reception thereof by the primitive Churches, were taken away long since from the Churches which succeed them,
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But that this is a very great mistake, and that the contrary, even that, that very promise of the spirit and every part of it, from the time of its first effusion upon the day of Pentecost, Acts 2. belongs to the Church throughout all Ages to the end of the World.
But that this is a very great mistake, and that the contrary, even that, that very promise of the Spirit and every part of it, from the time of its First effusion upon the day of Pentecost, Acts 2. belongs to the Church throughout all Ages to the end of the World.
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but to abide there as in his temple both by gifts and graces, even the same which Christ by vertue of his assention obtained when he ascended on high, which gifts are given to the Church for the work of the Ministry,
but to abide there as in his temple both by Gifts and graces, even the same which christ by virtue of his Ascension obtained when he ascended on high, which Gifts Are given to the Church for the work of the Ministry,
for the edification of the body till the whole be compleated. See to this purpose Ephes. 4. from vers ▪ 4. to 16. Again, The promise of the holy spirit is made by our Lord himself to the Church for ever.
for the edification of the body till the Whole be completed. See to this purpose Ephesians 4. from vers ▪ 4. to 16. Again, The promise of the holy Spirit is made by our Lord himself to the Church for ever.
for it were a strange exposi•ion to restrain this for ever to the age of the Apostles (as some do) for sith the Apostles and first Churches could neither pray nor prophysie as they ought,
for it were a strange exposi•ion to restrain this for ever to the age of the Apostles (as Some do) for sith the Apostles and First Churches could neither pray nor prophysie as they ought,
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but as that spirit did help their infirmity, it were strange the subsequent should be able to do it though destitute of that distance, seeing prophysie is expresly one of those spirituall gifts, as before we have shewed.
but as that Spirit did help their infirmity, it were strange the subsequent should be able to do it though destitute of that distance, seeing prophysie is expressly one of those spiritual Gifts, as before we have showed.
and he here takes the promise in t•at sence wher• in Jo•l meant it, and the Church had then received it, which clearly intends both the gifts and graces of the Spirit,
and he Here Takes the promise in t•at sense wher• in Jo•l meant it, and the Church had then received it, which clearly intends both the Gifts and graces of the Spirit,
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then how shall all the called of the Lord receive it? Or who will tell us when these days expired? But we know that These days the latter days last time,
then how shall all the called of the Lord receive it? Or who will tell us when these days expired? But we know that These days the latter days last time,
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During all which time we are sure that the duties in generall (and perhaps some difficult duties which were not formerly known) which were imposed upon the first Churches, are laid upon the Churches to the end of the World, Mat. 28. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, &c. Must the Churches now contend earnestly for the faith (and that both against old and new errors) must she be the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World must she strive to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all Nations, must she keep her self in the Love of God building up her self in her most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost? Surely,
During all which time we Are sure that the duties in general (and perhaps Some difficult duties which were not formerly known) which were imposed upon the First Churches, Are laid upon the Churches to the end of the World, Mathew 28. 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, etc. Must the Churches now contend earnestly for the faith (and that both against old and new errors) must she be the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World must she strive to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations, must she keep her self in the Love of God building up her self in her most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost? Surely,
if these duties remain, and the Lord requires that she should glorifie him in the faithful and constant discharge hereof as also in suffering for his sake;
if these duties remain, and the Lord requires that she should Glorify him in the faithful and constant discharge hereof as also in suffering for his sake;
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It cannot reasonably be imagined that he should recall his holy spirit, in the gifts thereof from her who when she had them all, had nothing that was superfluous,
It cannot reasonably be imagined that he should Recall his holy Spirit, in the Gifts thereof from her who when she had them all, had nothing that was superfluous,
sith then our God doth require the same service of his Churches now, which he required of his Churches in the first ages of the Gospel, let us not imagine he will require the same Brick,
sith then our God does require the same service of his Churches now, which he required of his Churches in the First ages of the Gospel, let us not imagine he will require the same Brick,
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That the gifts of the spirit here intendby our Apostle are the portion of the Church in every age (as her right) appeareth, from the nature of these exhortations she is under to ask them.
That the Gifts of the Spirit Here intendby our Apostle Are the portion of the Church in every age (as her right) appears, from the nature of these exhortations she is under to ask them.
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vers, 10. How frequent is our Apostle in these 3. Chapters in his exhortations to this Church (and in them to all others) to desire spirituall gifts, to covet earnestly the best gifts, to covet to prophesie, wishing that they may speak with tongues,
vers, 10. How frequent is our Apostle in these 3. Chapters in his exhortations to this Church (and in them to all Others) to desire spiritual Gifts, to covet earnestly the best Gifts, to covet to prophesy, wishing that they may speak with tongues,
Now to what purpose is all this if these gifts be ceased and that the Church may not now expect them? I hope no man will say these exhortations are now out of date least in so doing he deprive us of the exhortation to Charity,
Now to what purpose is all this if these Gifts be ceased and that the Church may not now expect them? I hope no man will say these exhortations Are now out of date lest in so doing he deprive us of the exhortation to Charity,
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Thus we see the Church being under perpetual exhortations, to seek for spiritual gifts without any restirction, necessarily infers her perpetual right to them and every of them, which consideration alone is sufficient (as I conceive) to satisfie any Christian, that the promise of the Spirit (even the same that was given to the first Churches) in respect of gifts as well as graces belongs to the Church of Christ throughout all ages.
Thus we see the Church being under perpetual exhortations, to seek for spiritual Gifts without any restirction, necessarily infers her perpetual right to them and every of them, which consideration alone is sufficient (as I conceive) to satisfy any Christian, that the promise of the Spirit (even the same that was given to the First Churches) in respect of Gifts as well as graces belongs to the Church of christ throughout all ages.
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for the latter, I think there is none do•h question it, and yet should the graces or fruits of the spirit which now appear, be strictly considered by what did formerly shine forth in the Churches, it might peradventure put us to some pause,
for the latter, I think there is none do•h question it, and yet should the graces or fruits of the Spirit which now appear, be strictly considered by what did formerly shine forth in the Churches, it might Peradventure put us to Some pause,
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And yet, shall we say she hath none (or may we not rather say she hath many that are endowed with a word of knowledge and that meerly by a gift from God, having otherwise, no capacity or fa•ulty more then others,
And yet, shall we say she hath none (or may we not rather say she hath many that Are endowed with a word of knowledge and that merely by a gift from God, having otherwise, no capacity or fa•ulty more then Others,
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some by a word of wisdome here understand, the well ordering of affaires in the Church, others the right or usefull applycation of the word &c. surely according to these expositions the Church hath some,
Some by a word of Wisdom Here understand, the well ordering of affairs in the Church, Others the right or useful application of the word etc. surely according to these expositions the Church hath Some,
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as also in some other memorable undertakings against Sathan himself, or against his designs, with some good success, becomes others to consider more then it doth me to write!
as also in Some other memorable undertakings against Sathan himself, or against his designs, with Some good success, becomes Others to Consider more then it does me to write!
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Now for the gift of p•ophesie, which the Apostle here intends, 'tis certain the Church enjoys it very gratiously in these days sith she hath them that by the gift of Gods spirit (and not by acquired Arts) do minister to her the word of life, by exhortation, to her edification and comfort;
Now for the gift of p•ophesie, which the Apostle Here intends, it's certain the Church enjoys it very graciously in these days sith she hath them that by the gift of God's Spirit (and not by acquired Arts) do minister to her the word of life, by exhortation, to her edification and Comfort;
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Nor is the spirit of our God removed in the gift of discerning of spirits; for if it had false spirits had by their subtilty ere this day made havock of the Churches,
Nor is the Spirit of our God removed in the gift of discerning of spirits; for if it had false spirits had by their subtlety ere this day made havoc of the Churches,
As for Revelations, there might perhaps sometimes be strange or hidden things made known by some speciall gift of God and why may not God do such things now? However it is not unsafe to understand the Revellations here ment, by Chap. 14. 30. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by let the first hold his peace &c. which cannot so well be understood af a new Oracle as of some further subject or more full explication of the matter treated on by him that spake first;
As for Revelations, there might perhaps sometime be strange or hidden things made known by Some special gift of God and why may not God do such things now? However it is not unsafe to understand the Revelations Here meant, by Chap. 14. 30. If any thing be revealed to Another that Sitteth by let the First hold his peace etc. which cannot so well be understood of a new Oracle as of Some further Subject or more full explication of the matter treated on by him that spoke First;
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according to which interpr•tation we may say the Church hath yet the gift of Revellations. And thus far we seem to be got safe, not any thing so materiall intervening,
according to which interpr•tation we may say the Church hath yet the gift of Revelations. And thus Far we seem to be god safe, not any thing so material intervening,
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so that the present repairers of the House or City of God may comfort themselves by the consideration of the words of the Prophet, Hagg. 2. 5. According to the word which I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, so my SPIRIT REMAINETH amo•g you, fear ye not.
so that the present repairers of the House or city of God may Comfort themselves by the consideration of the words of the Prophet, Haggai 2. 5. According to the word which I covenanted with you when you Come out of Egypt, so my SPIRIT REMAINS amo•g you, Fear you not.
the reasons are many (but none such as conclude the Church from under the promise of these gifts) as first these gifts differ much from the rest, chiefly in this that they may be supply'd another way,
the Reasons Are many (but none such as conclude the Church from under the promise of these Gifts) as First these Gifts differ much from the rest, chiefly in this that they may be supplied Another Way,
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for the conversion of persons of all Languages, or such as can speak other Languages and interpret the same to others, doth supply the absence of those gifts;
for the conversion of Persons of all Languages, or such as can speak other Languages and interpret the same to Others, does supply the absence of those Gifts;
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and therefore considering that they are not so necessary as the rest, the Apostle leaves these with a forbid them not, whilst the rest he wills us to c•v•t earnestly. But 3? one great cause (as I conceive) why these g•fts are so much absent,
and Therefore considering that they Are not so necessary as the rest, the Apostle leaves these with a forbid them not, while the rest he wills us to c•v•t earnestly. But 3? one great cause (as I conceive) why these g•fts Are so much absent,
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For many have been so •ar from a king these gifts of the spirit, that in truth they have been arguing that these gifts are not attainable, and then tis no wonder they have not been received.
For many have been so •ar from a King these Gifts of the Spirit, that in truth they have been arguing that these Gifts Are not attainable, and then this no wonder they have not been received.
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and atended (perhaps) with great wavering, and then little can be expected at the hand of the Almighty Jam. 1. And here let me premonish you of one thing which (by my little reading) I perceive to have been a great provocation to the Lord to wi•hdraw his gifts in times p•st (and I fear it again) And that was •and and I doubt is) an over curious performance, of that which God gave spirituall gifts for, to wit the ministering of the word,
and attended (perhaps) with great wavering, and then little can be expected At the hand of the Almighty Jam. 1. And Here let me premonish you of one thing which (by my little reading) I perceive to have been a great provocation to the Lord to wi•hdraw his Gifts in times p•st (and I Fear it again) And that was •and and I doubt is) an over curious performance, of that which God gave spiritual Gifts for, to wit the ministering of the word,
when the Churches grew populous, and great personages came to her communion, the unwary pastours, let go the simplicity of th• Gospell enclining so much to curiosities that some Counsells decreed tha• a B•shop should not read Heathen Authors and Gra•ian is said to have this passag• viz. Doth not he seem to wa•k in vanit• and da•kness of mind, who vexing himself day a•d night in the studies of Logick in the persuite of physicall specula•ion one while elevates himself above the highest Heavens and afterward throws himself below the nethermost part of the Earth True, the use that may be made o• reading is one thing, and the abuse another;
when the Churches grew populous, and great Personages Come to her communion, the unwary Pastors, let go the simplicity of th• Gospel inclining so much to curiosities that Some Counsels decreed tha• a B•shop should not read Heathen Authors and Gra•ian is said to have this passag• viz. Does not he seem to wa•k in vanit• and da•kness of mind, who vexing himself day a•d night in the studies of Logic in the persuite of physical specula•ion one while elevates himself above the highest Heavens and afterwards throws himself below the nethermost part of the Earth True, the use that may be made o• reading is one thing, and the abuse Another;
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however let the least gift o• God be preferred in the ministry o• the word, above the greatest of human Arts, otherwise we are in danger to incur the guilt of despising Prophysyings ▪
however let the least gift o• God be preferred in the Ministry o• the word, above the greatest of human Arts, otherwise we Are in danger to incur the guilt of despising Prophysyings ▪
Lastly the truth in hand appeareth from the silence of Scriptures, touching th• privation of any of the gifts of the spi•it till that which is perfect become, 1. •or. 13. 8. 9. Charity never faileth but whether there be prophesies they shall fail,
Lastly the truth in hand appears from the silence of Scriptures, touching th• privation of any of the Gifts of the spi•it till that which is perfect become, 1. •or. 13. 8. 9. Charity never Faileth but whither there be prophecies they shall fail,
Hence observe a finall determination of the matter in question, If any ask when the gifts of prophysie, knowledge and tongues &c. Shall cease? The Apostles answer is,
Hence observe a final determination of the matter in question, If any ask when the Gifts of prophysie, knowledge and tongues etc. Shall cease? The Apostles answer is,
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So then seeing the gifts of the spirit do yet remain to the Church, and every of them (as her need requires) are attainable, it remains that we humbly consider our wants,
So then seeing the Gifts of the Spirit do yet remain to the Church, and every of them (as her need requires) Are attainable, it remains that we humbly Consider our Wants,
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From these considerations I conclude, that howsoever it is too true that the gifts received by the present Churches are but low (and truly so are her graces) yet thence we may not, we ought not to infer, that the gifts promised are ceased,
From these considerations I conclude, that howsoever it is too true that the Gifts received by the present Churches Are but low (and truly so Are her graces) yet thence we may not, we ought not to infer, that the Gifts promised Are ceased,
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But contrarywise as the promise of gifts (as well as graces) pertains to us as we are the called of God, we ought to •tir one another up, to seek with all dilligence and full assurance for the spirit of promise, which being received, will abundantly supply our wants, help our infirmities, convince the contrary minded by its powerfull evidence and demonstration in the ministry of the word and prayer.
But contrariwise as the promise of Gifts (as well as graces) pertains to us as we Are the called of God, we ought to •tir one Another up, to seek with all diligence and full assurance for the Spirit of promise, which being received, will abundantly supply our Wants, help our infirmities, convince the contrary minded by its powerful evidence and demonstration in the Ministry of the word and prayer.
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Ob: If the promise of the spirit do thus belong to the Church, then this will follow, that the doctrines delivered by such gifted men must pass for Oracles of God being the effects •f the spirit of truth whose propertie it 〈 ◊ 〉 to lead into all truth.
Ob: If the promise of the Spirit do thus belong to the Church, then this will follow, that the doctrines Delivered by such gifted men must pass for Oracles of God being the effects •f the Spirit of truth whose property it 〈 ◊ 〉 to led into all truth.
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And hence •ome have conceived the decrees •f their Counsells to be infallible, and •thers have given out of their private •tters or books that they were as in•allibly the word of God as the Scrip•ure &c.
And hence •ome have conceived the decrees •f their Counsels to be infallible, and •thers have given out of their private •tters or books that they were as in•allibly the word of God as the Scrip•ure etc.
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Ans. 1. Those gifts do not argue •he infallibillity of him that hath them, •or then all the gifted brethren at Co•inth had been infallible which yet they •ere not, witness their great want of Wisdom how to use their gifts to edi•ication,
Ans. 1. Those Gifts do not argue •he infallibility of him that hath them, •or then all the gifted brothers At Co•inth had been infallible which yet they •ere not, witness their great want of Wisdom how to use their Gifts to edi•ication,
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as also the Apostles refer•ing what they delivered to Tryal, telling •s of gifted person in general (and as •uch not excluding himself) that they •ee but darkly, prophesie but in part, know but in part,
as also the Apostles refer•ing what they Delivered to Trial, telling •s of gifted person in general (and as •uch not excluding himself) that they •ee but darkly, prophesy but in part, know but in part,
and that your fruit should remain, that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name he may give it you, see Acts 10. 40. 41. and Acts 22. 14. 15. The God of o•r Fathers hath chosen thee that thou should kn•w his will,
and that your fruit should remain, that whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my Name he may give it you, see Acts 10. 40. 41. and Acts 22. 14. 15. The God of o•r Father's hath chosen thee that thou should kn•w his will,
as that the authority of one is to be valued above the authority of ten thousand subsequent teachers, which is a greater number then ever yet convened in a generall councell, 1. Cor. 4. 15. 16. These were such Fathers as laid up such a stock of doctrine for their Children,
as that the Authority of one is to be valued above the Authority of ten thousand subsequent Teachers, which is a greater number then ever yet convened in a general council, 1. Cor. 4. 15. 16. These were such Father's as laid up such a stock of Doctrine for their Children,
as whoso bringeth not along with them is not to be received. 2. John. 8. 9, 10. And whosoever corrupteth by adding takeing away or perverting is to be held accursed, to be nameless in the City of God and the book of Life, The conclusion is this, gifted persons, on whom the Holy Ghost fell as it did on the Apostles, were not thereby impowered, to propose new Oracles,
as whoso brings not along with them is not to be received. 2. John. 8. 9, 10. And whosoever corrupteth by adding taking away or perverting is to be held accursed, to be nameless in the city of God and the book of Life, The conclusion is this, gifted Persons, on whom the Holy Ghost fell as it did on the Apostles, were not thereby Empowered, to propose new Oracles,
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or to be the Apostles Competitors, and if any presume to these things (as some did in the Apostles dayes) they shall fulfill that sentence, 2. Tim. 3. 9. They shall proceed no further for their folly shall be made manifest to all men as theirs also was.
or to be the Apostles Competitors, and if any presume to these things (as Some did in the Apostles days) they shall fulfil that sentence, 2. Tim. 3. 9. They shall proceed no further for their folly shall be made manifest to all men as theirs also was.
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unless we regard the papacy who have claim'd the gift of Miracles in every age, which they urge as an undoubted proof that they only are the Church of Christ.
unless we regard the papacy who have claimed the gift of Miracles in every age, which they urge as an undoubted proof that they only Are the Church of christ.
Ans. 1. It is true that people do pretend, as 'tis said in the objection and it is now my business to examine the goodness of that pretence, only this I say they cannot find their Church to have had a being in every age since Christ,
Ans. 1. It is true that people do pretend, as it's said in the objection and it is now my business to examine the Goodness of that pretence, only this I say they cannot find their Church to have had a being in every age since christ,
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yet hence to infer the truth of their Church state is very unsafe, sith before an equall judge others will be found to have as clear a claim to Miracles as themselves.
yet hence to infer the truth of their Church state is very unsafe, sith before an equal judge Others will be found to have as clear a claim to Miracles as themselves.
but she is only known by her Conformity to the Doctrine of God our Saviour, chiefly in the principles of Religion, Heb. 6. 1. 2. For we are his House if built upon that foundation of Repentance, faith, &c ▪ and pa•takers of him,
but she is only known by her Conformity to the Doctrine of God our Saviour, chiefly in the principles of Religion, Hebrew 6. 1. 2. For we Are his House if built upon that Foundation of Repentance, faith, etc. ▪ and pa•takers of him,
and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee [ now note if he do this ] saying let us go after other Gods (which thou hast not koown) and let us serve them, thou shalt not hearken to the words of that Prophet — For the Lord your God proveth you to know whether you love the Lord your God, with all your heart,
and the Signen or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spoke unto thee [ now note if he do this ] saying let us go After other God's (which thou hast not koown) and let us serve them, thou shalt not harken to the words of that Prophet — For the Lord your God Proves you to know whither you love the Lord your God, with all your heart,
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Tis well known (and I think granted on all hand•) that they used the solemn Ordinance of prayer and imposition of hands for obtaining the promised Spirit, at least with respect to these gifts.
This well known (and I think granted on all hand•) that they used the solemn Ordinance of prayer and imposition of hands for obtaining the promised Spirit, At least with respect to these Gifts.
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but that now they should tread in this path, with faith and full assurance that a blessing is in it? As in holy baptism we are placed (as it were) among those whose sins are washed away in the blood of the Lamb.
but that now they should tread in this path, with faith and full assurance that a blessing is in it? As in holy Baptism we Are placed (as it were) among those whose Sins Are washed away in the blood of the Lamb.
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and as the pardon of our sins signified in baptism doth not prevent, but better capaciate us to pray daily forgive us our ••espasses, so imposition of hands doth put us into a better capacity to seek dayly for the gifts and graces of the spiri•, b•cause now solemnly intercessed in the promise, by that very way the primi•ive Saints were intercessed therein, Acts 8. 15, 17. Acts 19. 2. 6. 2 Tim. 1. 6. Heb. 6. 12. Who when they were down prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Ghost,
and as the pardon of our Sins signified in Baptism does not prevent, but better capaciate us to pray daily forgive us our ••espasses, so imposition of hands does put us into a better capacity to seek daily for the Gifts and graces of the spiri•, b•cause now solemnly intercess in the promise, by that very Way the primi•ive Saints were intercess therein, Acts 8. 15, 17. Acts 19. 2. 6. 2 Tim. 1. 6. Hebrew 6. 12. Who when they were down prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Ghost,
— The foundation of Repentance, and of faith towards God of the D•ctrine of bap•ism and of laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of Eternal Judgement.
— The Foundation of Repentance, and of faith towards God of the D•ctrine of bap•ism and of laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of Eternal Judgement.
It is a saying of Augustin, De trahe verbum quid est aqua &c. Take away the word and what is water, nothing but water joyn the word to the Element and it is made a Sacrament. This consideration is very concluding against Paedo Baptism, for to the Infant, the word is as it were taken away from the Element, a•d cons•quent y accordirg to Aug. it can be no Sacrament to them at all.
It is a saying of Augustin, De trahe verbum quid est aqua etc. Take away the word and what is water, nothing but water join the word to the Element and it is made a Sacrament. This consideration is very concluding against Paedo Baptism, for to the Infant, the word is as it were taken away from the Element, a•d cons•quent y accordirg to Aug. it can be no Sacrament to them At all.
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It is probable that Paul made use of his education in speaking divers Languages, as may be perceived by his discou•ses in the acts of the Apostles, and by the Epistles which he wrote to severall Churches, useing therein (as 'tis confessed) frequently the Greek Tongue.
It is probable that Paul made use of his education in speaking diverse Languages, as may be perceived by his discou•ses in the acts of the Apostles, and by the Epistles which he wrote to several Churches, using therein (as it's confessed) frequently the Greek Tongue.
