And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, like a Dove upon him, and a voice came from Heaven which said, Thou art my beloved Son, in Thee I am well pleased.
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, like a Dove upon him, and a voice Come from Heaven which said, Thou art my Beloved Son, in Thee I am well pleased.
SInce it hath pleased Almighty God, in his gracious Providence, out of his infinite mercy and goodness to this illustrious Family, to afford unto them this new and lively hope, of repairing their late inestimable loss;
SInce it hath pleased Almighty God, in his gracious Providence, out of his infinite mercy and Goodness to this illustrious Family, to afford unto them this new and lively hope, of repairing their late inestimable loss;
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And since by the occasion of bringing this Infant to his Holy Baptisme, the opportunity of speaking concerning Baptism is so happily put into our hands;
And since by the occasion of bringing this Infant to his Holy Baptism, the opportunity of speaking Concerning Baptism is so happily put into our hands;
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The Author of this Sacrament, and the Author of our Salvation is the same, even our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who instituted this holy Sacrament by his precept,
The Author of this Sacrament, and the Author of our Salvation is the same, even our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, who instituted this holy Sacrament by his precept,
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and sanctifyed it by his Example, and hath promised to accompany the right use of it, by the internal efficacy and operation of his holy Spirit unto the end of the world.
and sanctified it by his Exampl, and hath promised to accompany the right use of it, by the internal efficacy and operation of his holy Spirit unto the end of the world.
for his part, will most surely perform, procuring in the Baptism of those that are rightly Baptiz'd, the same miraculous and supernatural effects, in an internal and visible manner, that so visibly and openly happened at his own Baptism; namely, the opening of Heaven;
for his part, will most surely perform, procuring in the Baptism of those that Are rightly Baptized, the same miraculous and supernatural effects, in an internal and visible manner, that so visibly and openly happened At his own Baptism; namely, the opening of Heaven;
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And so they will engage us to the observation of these three Particulars. 1. The Baptism it self, of our Saviour. 2. The miraculous effects that attended it, viz. the opening of Heaven;
And so they will engage us to the observation of these three Particulars. 1. The Baptism it self, of our Saviour. 2. The miraculous effects that attended it, viz. the opening of Heaven;
and lastly, a Voice from Heaven in an audible manner, proclaiming our Saviour to be the Son of God. 3. The Instrument or means whereby all this was procured, viz. the Prayers of our Saviour.
and lastly, a Voice from Heaven in an audible manner, proclaiming our Saviour to be the Son of God. 3. The Instrument or means whereby all this was procured, viz. the Prayers of our Saviour.
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as all other Actions, is to be considered with those circumstances that attend it; concerning which, the Story takes notice of three, Time, Company, and Place. 1. For the time;
as all other Actions, is to be considered with those Circumstances that attend it; Concerning which, the Story Takes notice of three, Time, Company, and Place. 1. For the time;
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doubtless the general rule, of mens judging of their readiness for this calling, would be the readiness of their preferment when they enter'd upon it.
doubtless the general Rule, of men's judging of their readiness for this calling, would be the readiness of their preferment when they entered upon it.
Other things as to the circumstance of Time, with reference to this Action, being only traditional, it will be enough (if not too much) only to mention, not to insist upon them.
Other things as to the circumstance of Time, with Referente to this Actium, being only traditional, it will be enough (if not too much) only to mention, not to insist upon them.
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There is an ancient tradition that this Baptism of our Saviour fell out on the sixth of Ianuary, on which we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany upon which day likewise (as the same tradition sayes) the first miracle that our Saviour did of turning Water into Wine, did happen.
There is an ancient tradition that this Baptism of our Saviour fell out on the sixth of Ianuary, on which we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany upon which day likewise (as the same tradition Says) the First miracle that our Saviour did of turning Water into Wine, did happen.
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What certainty there is of these things, I determine not, any more than of what St. Austin tells us, concerning the day of the work on which it happened, we (sayes he in a certain Homily of his) was on the Lords-Day.
What certainty there is of these things, I determine not, any more than of what Saint Austin tells us, Concerning the day of the work on which it happened, we (Says he in a certain Homily of his) was on the Lords-Day.
Quam sace & venerabilis est hic Dies, &c. How sacred and venerable (sayes he) is this Lords day of ours, on which so many wonderful and remarkable things have fallen out for the universal benefit and good of Mankind.
Quam sace & venerabilis est hic Die, etc. How sacred and venerable (Says he) is this lords day of ours, on which so many wondered and remarkable things have fallen out for the universal benefit and good of Mankind.
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The day on which Christ was baptized in Iordan: The day whereon he turned Water into Wine in Cana of Galilee: The day on which his sacred Benediction multiplyed five Loaves to the satisfaction of five hundred persons:
The day on which christ was baptised in Iordan: The day whereon he turned Water into Wine in Cana of Galilee: The day on which his sacred Benediction multiplied five Loaves to the satisfaction of five hundred Persons:
which the Evangelist tells us were NONLATINALPHABET All the People. Now when all the people were baptized it came to pass also that Iesus being baptized, &c. It was not a select Congregation, or Company of Saints, that Christ received his Baptism among but a Rabble or mixt multitude; Pharisees, Saduces, Publicans and Soldiers;
which the Evangelist tells us were All the People. Now when all the people were baptised it Come to pass also that Iesus being baptised, etc. It was not a select Congregation, or Company of Saints, that christ received his Baptism among but a Rabble or mixed multitude; Pharisees, Sadducees, Publicans and Soldiers;
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Yet you see, he not only complyed with the accustomed Rites of his Countrey (though there was no need for it at all) but he chose to do it, in the company of ordinary and vulgar people, in a mixt communion, the Rabble indeed, and a Generation of Vipers.
Yet you see, he not only complied with the accustomed Rites of his Country (though there was no need for it At all) but he chosen to do it, in the company of ordinary and Vulgar people, in a mixed communion, the Rabble indeed, and a Generation of Vipers.
Does not this example of our Saviour, sufficiently tax the Insolence and singularity of those who refuse the Sacrament of the Lords Supper upon no other account but this, that they must receive it in a mixt multitude? Though perhaps they may think the company they receive it in, worse then that wherein our Saviour received his Baptism;
Does not this Exampl of our Saviour, sufficiently Tax the Insolence and singularity of those who refuse the Sacrament of the lords Supper upon no other account but this, that they must receive it in a mixed multitude? Though perhaps they may think the company they receive it in, Worse then that wherein our Saviour received his Baptism;
yet I hope, they have not so high a conceit of their own purity, as to think it greater than that of the Lamb of God, that was undefiled and without spot.
yet I hope, they have not so high a conceit of their own purity, as to think it greater than that of the Lamb of God, that was undefiled and without spot.
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And yet this great and real purity of his (transcendent and imparalleld as it was) made him not disdain to communicate, in his baptism, with a generation of Vipers.
And yet this great and real purity of his (transcendent and imparalleld as it was) made him not disdain to communicate, in his Baptism, with a generation of Vipers.
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This has ever been held Orthodox Divinity in this point, and Mr. Calvin himself delivers it for such, against the Anabaptists and other Fanaticks of his time, affirming them to be no better than Novations and Donatists, that teach otherwise.
This has ever been held Orthodox Divinity in this point, and Mr. calvin himself delivers it for such, against the Anabaptists and other Fanatics of his time, affirming them to be no better than Novations and Donatists, that teach otherwise.
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A••••st others that I shall not now mention, I look up 〈 ◊ 〉 of Thomas Aquinas as most significant, viz. That the River Iordan being the water that the Children of Israel past through into the Land of Promise, was the fittest to be made use of, in the Justification of that Sacrament, by which we do (and without which we cannot) enter into the kingdome of heaven;
A••••st Others that I shall not now mention, I look up 〈 ◊ 〉 of Thomas Aquinas as most significant, viz. That the River Iordan being the water that the Children of Israel passed through into the Land of Promise, was the Fittest to be made use of, in the Justification of that Sacrament, by which we do (and without which we cannot) enter into the Kingdom of heaven;
And there are those that venture to tell us, That the place, in the River it self, where our Saviour was Baptiz'd, was the very place the Children of Israel past through, and that the Baptist pointed to those Stones, that Iosua caused to be erected upon the shore, in memory of that miraculous passage,
And there Are those that venture to tell us, That the place, in the River it self, where our Saviour was Baptized, was the very place the Children of Israel passed through, and that the Baptist pointed to those Stones, that Iosua caused to be erected upon the shore, in memory of that miraculous passage,
St. Iohn the Evangelist tells us, that the place where the Baptist did Baptize, was Aenon near Salim; whether this place was over against Iericho, where the Israelites past this River, I leave to the Geographers to dispute.
Saint John the Evangelist tells us, that the place where the Baptist did Baptise, was Aenon near Salim; whither this place was over against Jericho, where the Israelites passed this River, I leave to the Geographers to dispute.
Whatsoever the Reason was that mov'd our Saviour to be Baptized in the River Iordan, certain it is (as our Church professes in her office of Baptism) that by this Action he did sanctifie both that,
Whatsoever the Reason was that moved our Saviour to be Baptised in the River Iordan, certain it is (as our Church Professes in her office of Baptism) that by this Actium he did sanctify both that,
And so I have done with the first Particular observable in this story, which is the Baptisme of our Saviour, with the several circumstances of that Action.
And so I have done with the First Particular observable in this story, which is the Baptism of our Saviour, with the several Circumstances of that Actium.
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That it was a reall Rupture or Discontinuance of the heavenly frame, is altogether improbable, but onely an Appearance of an extraordinary Light and Brightness in the ayre:
That it was a real Rupture or Discontinuance of the heavenly frame, is altogether improbable, but only an Appearance of an extraordinary Light and Brightness in the air:
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which kind of Phoenomenon or Impression, they that write of Meteors call Vorago or Hiatus; of which kind (it is to be believed) was that Apparition that happened to St. Stephen, where he sayes, That he saw the Heaven opened, and Iesus standing at the right hand of God.
which kind of Phenomenon or Impression, they that write of Meteors call Vorago or Hiatus; of which kind (it is to be believed) was that Apparition that happened to Saint Stephen, where he Says, That he saw the Heaven opened, and Iesus standing At the right hand of God.
Waving all frivolous Questions about this matter, As, Whether this was a Dove really, or in appearance onely? Whether seen by our Saviour and the Baptist alone,
Waving all frivolous Questions about this matter, As, Whither this was a Dove really, or in appearance only? Whither seen by our Saviour and the Baptist alone,
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It will be sufficient for us to take notice that God at this time was pleased to honour the solemnity of his Sons baptisme by so glorious and visible a Miracle;
It will be sufficient for us to take notice that God At this time was pleased to honour the solemnity of his Sons Baptism by so glorious and visible a Miracle;
And though no shape of God the Father was seen, yet was his voice heard audibly, attesting the Divinity of our Saviour, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
And though no shape of God the Father was seen, yet was his voice herd audibly, attesting the Divinity of our Saviour, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
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and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Dove upon Him, and a voice came from Heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a Dove upon Him, and a voice Come from Heaven, which said, Thou art my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
and how he did submit himself to this Rite, that by his Example (as well as Precept and Institution) he might consigne the use of this holy Sacrament) unto his Church to the end of the world;
and how he did submit himself to this Rite, that by his Exampl (as well as Precept and Institution) he might consign the use of this holy Sacrament) unto his Church to the end of the world;
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I doubt not at all to affirme that one main End of the happening of these great Miracles and Ostents at this time, was, That they might serve as so many Predictions and Significations of the spiritual Effects and Influences, that in all future Ages should accompany the use of this Sacrament in the Church, especially it being assented to,
I doubt not At all to affirm that one main End of the happening of these great Miracles and Ostents At this time, was, That they might serve as so many Predictions and Significations of the spiritual Effects and Influences, that in all future Ages should accompany the use of this Sacrament in the Church, especially it being assented to,
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An expression to be understood like that of Gen. 41.26. where 'tis said, The seven Kine are (i. per figure) seven years, as the Rock being struck yielded them water;
an expression to be understood like that of Gen. 41.26. where it's said, The seven Kine Are (i. per figure) seven Years, as the Rock being struck yielded them water;
this being only a short Digression in order to my present Design, which is to shew, that the same Spirit which did accompany Christ in his Baptism, does still accompany the Baptism of Christ;
this being only a short Digression in order to my present Design, which is to show, that the same Spirit which did accompany christ in his Baptism, does still accompany the Baptism of christ;
And that the same miraculous effects that were performed when he was Baptiz'd are still perform'd in the due Administration of the Sacrament of Baptism,
And that the same miraculous effects that were performed when he was Baptized Are still performed in the due Administration of the Sacrament of Baptism,
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It is a known passage in the Song of St. Ambrose, commonly called the Te Deum, where, speaking of Christ, he sayes, When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all Believers.
It is a known passage in the Song of Saint Ambrose, commonly called the Te God, where, speaking of christ, he Says, When thou Hadst overcome the sharpness of death, thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all Believers.
and to let the whole Nation of the Jews understand, that the Kingdom of Heaven was come among them, yet the fuller Revelation of the mysteries thereof was reserved till after his death.
and to let the Whole nation of the jews understand, that the Kingdom of Heaven was come among them, yet the fuller Revelation of the Mysteres thereof was reserved till After his death.
Then it was that he did expound the Scriptures unto his Disciples concerning himself, and opened their understandings so, as sully to make them perceive the drift and meaning of what was written both in Moses and the Prophets concerning Him;
Then it was that he did expound the Scriptures unto his Disciples Concerning himself, and opened their understandings so, as sully to make them perceive the drift and meaning of what was written both in Moses and the prophets Concerning Him;
Then it was that he instituted the Sacrament of Baptism as a Dore of Admission and Entrance into that Kingdom, commanding them to baptize all Nations in the Name of the Father, the Son,
Then it was that he instituted the Sacrament of Baptism as a Door of Admission and Entrance into that Kingdom, commanding them to baptise all nations in the Name of the Father, the Son,
But that you may be more fully satisfied how Baptism is said to open the Kingdom of heaven, you must understand that the Kingdom of heaven in the New Testament is taken in two sences.
But that you may be more Fully satisfied how Baptism is said to open the Kingdom of heaven, you must understand that the Kingdom of heaven in the New Testament is taken in two Senses.
And (with submission to the Judgment of the Church) I conceive that that passage of our Saviour to Nicodemus, where he sayes, Except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, ought (primarily at least) to be understood in this sence;
And (with submission to the Judgement of the Church) I conceive that that passage of our Saviour to Nicodemus, where he Says, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, ought (primarily At least) to be understood in this sense;
What then must we conclude (will you say) concerning them that die unbaptized? Do all such certainly and eternally perish for want of this Sacrament? Many Christians in the primitive times, that had embraced the faith of Christ, died before they could have the opportunity of Baptism;
What then must we conclude (will you say) Concerning them that die unbaptized? Do all such Certainly and eternally perish for want of this Sacrament? Many Christians in the primitive times, that had embraced the faith of christ, died before they could have the opportunity of Baptism;
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as to them who died before they could have the opportunity of Baptism, they were baptized in voto, though not de facto. They were baptized in vote and desire:
as to them who died before they could have the opportunity of Baptism, they were baptised in voto, though not de facto. They were baptised in vote and desire:
and a desire of Baptism, the allmerciful God, who tyes no body to impossibilities, punishes none for the want of that, which they desired, but could not have.
and a desire of Baptism, the allmerciful God, who ties no body to impossibilities, Punishes none for the want of that, which they desired, but could not have.
Yet this we are certain of, That the denyal of salvation to such was the first foundation of the Invention of Limbus Puerorum, and that St. Austin, who sometime denyed salvation in this case, was therefore stil'd Durus Pater Infantum. And though nothing can be pronounc'd as de side herein,
Yet this we Are certain of, That the denial of salvation to such was the First Foundation of the Invention of Limbus Puerorum, and that Saint Austin, who sometime denied salvation in this case, was Therefore Styled Durus Pater Infantum. And though nothing can be pronounced as the side herein,
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so in case it die before it be baptized, the vote and desire of the whole Church in general (which would have all her Children partakers of that Sacrament) and that of the faithfull Parents in special, who did desire and design it, will be accepted and reputed for Baptism before God.
so in case it die before it be baptised, the vote and desire of the Whole Church in general (which would have all her Children partakers of that Sacrament) and that of the faithful Parents in special, who did desire and Design it, will be accepted and reputed for Baptism before God.
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Moreover it is no less credibly then piously held in this case, That what is wanting of the outward ministry of the Church (without the fault of those that want it) shall be supplyed out of the infinite Treasury of the merits of our faithful and merciful High-priest, who would not that any should perish,
Moreover it is no less credibly then piously held in this case, That what is wanting of the outward Ministry of the Church (without the fault of those that want it) shall be supplied out of the infinite Treasury of the merits of our faithful and merciful High priest, who would not that any should perish,
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For the demonstration of which Truth I shall bring Three proofes beyond all exception. 1. Our Saviour promis'd it should be so. 2. The Church believes,
For the demonstration of which Truth I shall bring Three proofs beyond all exception. 1. Our Saviour promised it should be so. 2. The Church believes,
The baptisme of Iohn was no more but a Significative Ceremony, serving to put them in mind, that came to it, of the necessity of Repenance, and Purity of Life;
The Baptism of John was no more but a Significative Ceremony, serving to put them in mind, that Come to it, of the necessity of Repentance, and Purity of Life;
His baptisme is the Laver of Regeneration, as St. Paul calls it, wherein they that are washt, are Regenerate and born anew, of Water and of the Holy Ghost;
His Baptism is the Laver of Regeneration, as Saint Paul calls it, wherein they that Are washed, Are Regenerate and born anew, of Water and of the Holy Ghost;
Secondly. This Promise of our Saviours (whose Promises are all of them Yea and Amen ) must needes be acknowledg'd a sufficient ground for the Church to build her Faith upon in this point;
Secondly. This Promise of our Saviors (whose Promises Are all of them Yea and Amen) must needs be acknowledged a sufficient ground for the Church to built her Faith upon in this point;
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and accordingly our Church does publickly profess her belief of the same, in express words, to that purpose, in the Collect that immediately succeeds the Baptisme;
and accordingly our Church does publicly profess her belief of the same, in express words, to that purpose, in the Collect that immediately succeeds the Baptism;
Seeing now dearly beloved that this Child is regenerate, and grafted into the Body of Christs Church, &c. And the ancient Fathers speaking upon this point, deliver their fence to this purpose;
Seeing now dearly Beloved that this Child is regenerate, and grafted into the Body of Christ Church, etc. And the ancient Father's speaking upon this point, deliver their fence to this purpose;
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Lastly, What Christ Promises, and the Church Professes to believe, we find was really and actually perform'd in the Apostles age in a visible and perceptible manner.
Lastly, What christ Promises, and the Church Professes to believe, we find was really and actually performed in the Apostles age in a visible and perceptible manner.
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At the nineteenth Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, we are told, that S. Paul coming upon a time to Ephesus, he found there certain Disciples that having onely received the Baptisme of Iohn, had not so much as heard whether there was such a thing as the Holy Ghost or no.
At the nineteenth Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, we Are told, that S. Paul coming upon a time to Ephesus, he found there certain Disciples that having only received the Baptism of John, had not so much as herd whither there was such a thing as the Holy Ghost or no.
Hereupon Paul takes them and baptizes them in the Name of the Lord Iesus; And immediately the Holy Ghost fell upon them, and they spake with Tongues and Prophecyed.
Hereupon Paul Takes them and baptizes them in the Name of the Lord Iesus; And immediately the Holy Ghost fell upon them, and they spoke with Tongues and Prophesied.
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'tis most certain, that upon their being baptized in the Name of the Lord Iesus, they received the Holy Ghost, which before in the Baptisme of Iohn they had not received,
it's most certain, that upon their being baptised in the Name of the Lord Iesus, they received the Holy Ghost, which before in the Baptism of John they had not received,
As those Disciples at Ephesus did, upon their being baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, receive the Holy Ghost in Gifts miraculous and extraordinary,
As those Disciples At Ephesus did, upon their being baptised in the name of the Lord jesus, receive the Holy Ghost in Gifts miraculous and extraordinary,
so doubtless they did receive those more ordinary (but more necessary) gifts and graces which by the Holy Ghost are poured forth upon all those that really and truly have given up their names to Christ;
so doubtless they did receive those more ordinary (but more necessary) Gifts and graces which by the Holy Ghost Are poured forth upon all those that really and truly have given up their names to christ;
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which then, as now, and now, as then, are shed forth in Baptism, according to what S. Peter undertakes to those new Converts of his, Act. 2.38. Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins;
which then, as now, and now, as then, Are shed forth in Baptism, according to what S. Peter undertakes to those new Converts of his, Act. 2.38. repent, and be baptised every one of you, in the name of jesus christ, for the remission of Sins;
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The Gifts of the Holy Ghost at that time poured forth together with the water of Baptism, (besides those extraordinary, which onely fell upon some (such as Tongues, Miracles,
The Gifts of the Holy Ghost At that time poured forth together with the water of Baptism, (beside those extraordinary, which only fell upon Some (such as Tongues, Miracles,
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The Ancients understanding this place of Baptism, do sometimes in their writings call Baptism it self by the names of NONLATINALPHABET or Illumination,
The Ancients understanding this place of Baptism, do sometime in their writings call Baptism it self by the names of or Illumination,
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The faith and belief of which mysteries, was the gift of God by the operation of the Holy Ghost, without which, we can neither rightly love God, or know Christ.
The faith and belief of which Mysteres, was the gift of God by the operation of the Holy Ghost, without which, we can neither rightly love God, or know christ.
Be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for Remission of sins, (so S. Peter. ) And the Counsel that the devout Ananias gave S. Paul, as he relates the story himself, Act. 22.16. was, That he would make haste to be baptized, and wash away his sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.
Be baptised every one of you in the name of jesus christ for Remission of Sins, (so S. Peter.) And the Counsel that the devout Ananias gave S. Paul, as he relates the story himself, Act. 22.16. was, That he would make haste to be baptised, and wash away his Sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.
Upon which grounds we may safely conclude, that all those first converts to Christianity, who upon the preaching of the Apostles renounc'd their Idolatry and sinful life,
Upon which grounds we may safely conclude, that all those First converts to Christianity, who upon the preaching of the Apostles renounced their Idolatry and sinful life,
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and were saved by Baptism, as S. Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 3.21. or by the washing of Regeneration, as S. Paul, Tit. 3.5. 3. Sanctification. For which the place now mentioned in Titus is most express;
and were saved by Baptism, as S. Peter speaks, 1 Pet. 3.21. or by the washing of Regeneration, as S. Paul, Tit. 3.5. 3. Sanctification. For which the place now mentioned in Titus is most express;
He saved us by the washing of Regeneration, and renewng of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us most abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour. And in 1 Cor. 6.11.
He saved us by the washing of Regeneration, and renewng of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us most abundantly through jesus christ our Saviour. And in 1 Cor. 6.11.
Seeing now, dearly beloved, that this Child is regenerate, and grafted into the body of Christs Church, &c. Which profession she makes not to men onely,
Seeing now, dearly Beloved, that this Child is regenerate, and grafted into the body of Christ Church, etc. Which profession she makes not to men only,
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They then that do not believe that the Holy Ghost does accompany this Ordinance of Christ, do not believe as the Church believes, nor as the Scripture teaches.
They then that do not believe that the Holy Ghost does accompany this Ordinance of christ, do not believe as the Church believes, nor as the Scripture Teaches.
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The third and last miraculous effect, accompanying our Saviours Baptism, was a voice from Heaven proclaiming him in the Audience of the by-standers to be the Son of God:
The third and last miraculous Effect, accompanying our Saviors Baptism, was a voice from Heaven proclaiming him in the Audience of the bystanders to be the Son of God:
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And upon this account it is, that the Church, upon the conferring of baptism, gives publick and solemn thanks to God in those words, (mentioned before) expressing not onely the gift of Regeneration,
And upon this account it is, that the Church, upon the conferring of Baptism, gives public and solemn thanks to God in those words, (mentioned before) expressing not only the gift of Regeneration,
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We yield thee hearty thanks most merciful Father, that it hath pleased thee to regenerate this Infant by thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for thy own Child by Adoption, and to incorporate him into thy Holy Church.
We yield thee hearty thanks most merciful Father, that it hath pleased thee to regenerate this Infant by thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for thy own Child by Adoption, and to incorporate him into thy Holy Church.
The third Particular remakable in this story, and that is the means or instrumental cause that procur'd the opening of the Heavens, the descent of the Holy Ghost,
The third Particular remarkable in this story, and that is the means or instrumental cause that procured the opening of the Heavens, the descent of the Holy Ghost,
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Jesus being baptized and praying, it came to pass that the Heavens were opened, &c. That so great things as these were procur'd by so powerful a means as the Intercession of the Son of God, we need not wonder.
jesus being baptised and praying, it Come to pass that the Heavens were opened, etc. That so great things as these were procured by so powerful a means as the Intercession of the Son of God, we need not wonder.
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since they are procur'd and obtained by the very same means, viz. by the mediation and intercession of our faithful and merciful High-priest, who ever lives to make intercession for us,
since they Are procured and obtained by the very same means, viz. by the mediation and Intercession of our faithful and merciful High priest, who ever lives to make Intercession for us,
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Jesus being baptized and praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Ghost descended, &c. So now in the use of this Sacrament, the Prayers of the Church, united to the Intercession of Christ, are a powerful and effectual means of epening Heaven,
jesus being baptised and praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Ghost descended, etc. So now in the use of this Sacrament, the Prayers of the Church, united to the Intercession of christ, Are a powerful and effectual means of epening Heaven,
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From hence it is obvious to observe, how the Ritual part of Christianity, (1.) The Rites and external Ceremonies enjoyn'd on Gods part, are always to be accompanied with something moral on ours.
From hence it is obvious to observe, how the Ritual part of Christianity, (1.) The Rites and external Ceremonies enjoined on God's part, Are always to be accompanied with something moral on ours.
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The Rite of Baptism is then effectual when it is rightly performed; that is, when the Administration of it is accompanied with solemn Prayer and Supplication.
The Rite of Baptism is then effectual when it is rightly performed; that is, when the Administration of it is accompanied with solemn Prayer and Supplication.
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Jesus himself being baptized [ and praying ] the heavens were opened, &c. So the Sacraments of the Church, through the Prayers of the faithful, joyn'd with the Intercession of Christ, become effectual to the very same purposes,
jesus himself being baptised [ and praying ] the heavens were opened, etc. So the Sacraments of the Church, through the Prayers of the faithful, joined with the Intercession of christ, become effectual to the very same Purposes,
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Lastly, We may from hence rest satisfied, that the Sacraments instituted by Christ, under the New Testament, are not Mera & nuda symbola, Naked symbols, Signes onely,
Lastly, We may from hence rest satisfied, that the Sacraments instituted by christ, under the New Testament, Are not Mera & nuda Symbols, Naked symbols, Signs only,
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A Rite, or external Ceremony, serving to put men in mind of the great purity that would be required of them who was to live under the Laws of the Messia; whose forerunner he was,
A Rite, or external Ceremony, serving to put men in mind of the great purity that would be required of them who was to live under the Laws of the Messiah; whose forerunner he was,
and putting away filthiness of the flesh, but that, in it self, it contributed nothing either of grace or strength towards the performance of such a work.
and putting away filthiness of the Flesh, but that, in it self, it contributed nothing either of grace or strength towards the performance of such a work.
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and Grace, to those Receivers of them, that do not in themselves, Obicem ponere (as the Schools use to speak) that is, that do not put in something by way of barr,
and Grace, to those Receivers of them, that do not in themselves, Obicem ponere (as the Schools use to speak) that is, that do not put in something by Way of bar,
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Particularly the Sacrament of Baptism, (supposing no such barre, or impediment) does in the right use of it, carry along with it among others, the Graces now mentioned of Justification, Sanctification, and Adoption;
Particularly the Sacrament of Baptism, (supposing no such bar, or impediment) does in the right use of it, carry along with it among Others, the Graces now mentioned of Justification, Sanctification, and Adoption;
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And herein, as is said before, consists the true difference betwixt the baptism of John, and the baptism of our Saviour, (by the confession of John himself:) John did indeed baptize with water unto repentance, but our Saviour did baptize with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
And herein, as is said before, consists the true difference betwixt the Baptism of John, and the Baptism of our Saviour, (by the Confessi of John himself:) John did indeed baptise with water unto Repentance, but our Saviour did baptise with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
(i.e.) did, together with his Baptism, confer the quick, active and operative Gifts of the Holy Ghost, resembled for that reason to Fire. In short, thus;
(i.e.) did, together with his Baptism, confer the quick, active and operative Gifts of the Holy Ghost, resembled for that reason to Fire. In short, thus;
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how they can be capable of those Benefits of Baptism above mentioned, or indeed of any other? Do they then receive Remission of their Sins, Divine Illumination, & c?
how they can be capable of those Benefits of Baptism above mentioned, or indeed of any other? Do they then receive Remission of their Sins, Divine Illumination, & c?
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1. Sanctification, in that their persons are then consecrated and dedicated to God: Their Natures regenerate, they being born anew of water, and the Holy Ghost.
1. Sanctification, in that their Persons Are then consecrated and dedicated to God: Their Nature's regenerate, they being born anew of water, and the Holy Ghost.
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Then do they receive the seeds of those graces which in a visible manner spring up afterwards, provided that they themselves do not obicem ponere, or put in something in Bar. The baptism of the Spirit will in due time become as visible as that of water,
Then do they receive the seeds of those graces which in a visible manner spring up afterwards, provided that they themselves do not obicem ponere, or put in something in Bar. The Baptism of the Spirit will in due time become as visible as that of water,
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To prevent which, the Church takes all possible care, enjoying the use of Confirmation, which is intended for the corroboration of baptismal Grace, being (as one calls it) the suppletory of early Baptism,
To prevent which, the Church Takes all possible care, enjoying the use of Confirmation, which is intended for the corroboration of baptismal Grace, being (as one calls it) the suppletory of early Baptism,
and to do what we can (as every true Son of the Church, and every good Christian is bound to do) to put a stop to the careir of that opinion, which, in a short time,
and to do what we can (as every true Son of the Church, and every good Christian is bound to do) to put a stop to the career of that opinion, which, in a short time,
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nor small volumes that have troubled the world upon this occasion. The Arguments they bring against paedobaptism, are either drawn from Scripture or Reason.
nor small volumes that have troubled the world upon this occasion. The Arguments they bring against paedobaptism, Are either drawn from Scripture or Reason.
Go and teach all Nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost — From whence they argue that none are to be baptized but such as are first taught,
Go and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost — From whence they argue that none Are to be baptised but such as Are First taught,
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That the placing of these words is without any such design, as that any such inference ought or might, be drawn from them, is evident from this, That in the same period Teaching is put after Baptizing,
That the placing of these words is without any such Design, as that any such Inference ought or might, be drawn from them, is evident from this, That in the same Period Teaching is put After Baptizing,
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Erroneous and groundless Deductions from Scripture, being at the best, no better. A second Argument is drawn from Mark 16.16. He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved. — Whence they conclude that Baptism is for Believers only.
Erroneous and groundless Deductions from Scripture, being At the best, no better. A second Argument is drawn from Mark 16.16. He that Believeth and is baptised, shall be saved. — Whence they conclude that Baptism is for Believers only.
Nothing so certain as that they neither would nor ought to baptize any before they were fully converted and made a profession, not only of their faith,
Nothing so certain as that they neither would nor ought to baptise any before they were Fully converted and made a profession, not only of their faith,
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And the Children themselves being holy, as born of believing Parents, and within the Covenant, they are certainly not less capable of being admitted into the Christian Church,
And the Children themselves being holy, as born of believing Parents, and within the Covenant, they Are Certainly not less capable of being admitted into the Christian Church,
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as Members thereof, by the right of baptism (which St. Paul calls the circumcision of Christ) then the Israelitish Infants were of being admitted into the Jewish Church, by the right of circumcision.
as Members thereof, by the right of Baptism (which Saint Paul calls the circumcision of christ) then the Israelitish Infants were of being admitted into the Jewish Church, by the right of circumcision.
will I think, be as inclinable to conclude any thing therefrom, as that it was intended as a prohibition of Baptism to the Children of believing parents,
will I think, be as inclinable to conclude any thing therefrom, as that it was intended as a prohibition of Baptism to the Children of believing Parents,
They have the practice of the whole Church against them, and no Scripture for them: We have the practice of the whole Church for us, and no Scripture against us.
They have the practice of the Whole Church against them, and no Scripture for them: We have the practice of the Whole Church for us, and no Scripture against us.
And thus having given a tast of their Objections to let you see they are answerable, I shall now say something by way of positive Assertion of the Churches Doctrine and practice in this Particular.
And thus having given a taste of their Objections to let you see they Are answerable, I shall now say something by Way of positive Assertion of the Churches Doctrine and practice in this Particular.
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I do not say that there is any Scripture that does totidem verbis, or in express words say, That Infants are to be baptized, but there is a Text that not only justifies the lawfulness of doing it,
I do not say that there is any Scripture that does totidem verbis, or in express words say, That Infants Are to be baptised, but there is a Text that not only Justifies the lawfulness of doing it,
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A second exception to the Argument drawn from this Text is this, That according to the Rule of this exposition there is a necessity of communicating Children as well as of baptizing them, of giving them the Sacrament of the Eucharist as well as that of Baptism,
A second exception to the Argument drawn from this Text is this, That according to the Rule of this exposition there is a necessity of communicating Children as well as of baptizing them, of giving them the Sacrament of the Eucharist as well as that of Baptism,
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Now the places that speak of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper do plainly show that it is to be received only by such as have the use of reason and have understanding.
Now the places that speak of the Sacrament of the lords Supper do plainly show that it is to be received only by such as have the use of reason and have understanding.
and drink of that cup, &c. Selfexamination, and commemoration of Christs death are the essential and indispensible duties of those that come to that Sacrament,
and drink of that cup, etc. Self-examination, and commemoration of Christ death Are the essential and indispensible duties of those that come to that Sacrament,
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Now that Baptism does take away Original sin, as to the guilt of it, and washes them clean from that, is clearly the consequence of what the Church delivers as her avowed Doctrine, mentioned before, where she says, It is certain by Gods Word that Children which are baptized, dying before they commit actual sin, are undoubtedly saved, which cannot be true,
Now that Baptism does take away Original since, as to the guilt of it, and washes them clean from that, is clearly the consequence of what the Church delivers as her avowed Doctrine, mentioned before, where she Says, It is certain by God's Word that Children which Are baptised, dying before they commit actual since, Are undoubtedly saved, which cannot be true,
St. Austine considering this, does think it very reasonable, that if by the sins of another (that is, of their first Parents) they are made capable of Damnation;
Saint Augustine considering this, does think it very reasonable, that if by the Sins of Another (that is, of their First Parents) they Are made capable of Damnation;
so by the Faith of others ( i.e. their Sponsores, or those that undertake for them) they may be admitted to that Sacrament which makes them capable of Salvation.
so by the Faith of Others (i.e. their Sponsores, or those that undertake for them) they may be admitted to that Sacrament which makes them capable of Salvation.
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Being not able to come themselves, they are brought by others; and being not able to undertake any thing for themselves, others undertake in their names, and for them:
Being not able to come themselves, they Are brought by Others; and being not able to undertake any thing for themselves, Others undertake in their names, and for them:
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That it is at present the universal practice of all that in all the world call themselves Christians, themselves, I mean Anabaptists excepted) is a thing that they themseves cannot deny.
That it is At present the universal practice of all that in all the world call themselves Christians, themselves, I mean Anabaptists excepted) is a thing that they themseves cannot deny.
Quod antem apud simplicem vulgum disseminant, longam annorum seriem post Christi resurrectionem praeterüsse, quibus incognitus erat paedobaptismus, in eo faedissimè mentiuntur.
Quod antem apud simplicem vulgum disseminant, Longam Annorum seriem post Christ resurrectionem praeterüsse, quibus incognitus erat paedobaptismus, in eo faedissimè mentiuntur.
The case standing thus, the meanest Christian that is, may confute this error out of that place in St. Paul, where he sayes, If any one be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Churches of God.
The case standing thus, the Meanest Christian that is, may confute this error out of that place in Saint Paul, where he Says, If any one be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Churches of God.
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From which passage I shall desire to recommend these two short notes, and so to conclude this whole dispute. 1. In cases of this nature, Dissenters ought to be concluded by the practice of the Church. 2. They that refuse to be concluded by that, are to be look'd upon as contentious persons, such as neither reason nor authority can satisfie;
From which passage I shall desire to recommend these two short notes, and so to conclude this Whole dispute. 1. In cases of this nature, Dissenters ought to be concluded by the practice of the Church. 2. They that refuse to be concluded by that, Are to be looked upon as contentious Persons, such as neither reason nor Authority can satisfy;
Rationibus non convincantur quia non intelligunt, Authoritatibus non constringuntur quia non recipiunt. They are not convinc'd by Reason, because they understand it not;
Rationibus non convincantur quia non Intelligunt, Authoritatibus non constringuntur quia non recipiunt. They Are not convinced by Reason, Because they understand it not;
First then considering what has been said, and admitting it for Truth, we cannot but find our selves oblig'd to entertain a high and venerable esteem of the sacred Rights and Institutions of our most holy Religion:
First then considering what has been said, and admitting it for Truth, we cannot but find our selves obliged to entertain a high and venerable esteem of the sacred Rights and Institutions of our most holy Religion:
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particularly of this Sacrament of Baptism, as a thing high, holy, mysterious and sacred, not only in respect of the Author and Instituter of it, (which was the co-eternal Son of God, our blessed Saviour; (himself God above all, blessed for evermore) but also in regard of the happy effects of it, and the blessings which are conveyed to us thereby.
particularly of this Sacrament of Baptism, as a thing high, holy, mysterious and sacred, not only in respect of the Author and Instituter of it, (which was the coeternal Son of God, our blessed Saviour; (himself God above all, blessed for evermore) but also in regard of the happy effects of it, and the blessings which Are conveyed to us thereby.
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A right that our blessed Saviour first sanctifyed by his personal susception, afterwards consigning it over as an essential right and necessary duty to his Church, never to be disus'd or laid down till his second comming;
A right that our blessed Saviour First sanctified by his personal susception, afterwards consigning it over as an essential right and necessary duty to his Church, never to be disused or laid down till his second coming;
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and last of all does make it effectual to his Church, to several great and high purposes, by the Ministery of his holy spirit, which according to his own promise, shall accompany the right and due use of it, to the end of the world,
and last of all does make it effectual to his Church, to several great and high Purposes, by the Ministry of his holy Spirit, which according to his own promise, shall accompany the right and due use of it, to the end of the world,
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And (more is the pity) they are not a few that place the greatest part of their Religion in so doing, accounting themselves Christians for nothing more,
And (more is the pity) they Are not a few that place the greatest part of their Religion in so doing, accounting themselves Christians for nothing more,
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Of how much sorer punishment (according to St. Paul 's own argument) ought he to be thought worthy, which despises this Sacrament of the new Covenant, which succeeds in the room of that,
Of how much Sorer punishment (according to Saint Paul is own argument) ought he to be Thought worthy, which despises this Sacrament of the new Covenant, which succeeds in the room of that,
Such affronts and contempts as these are, cannot be offered to such an Ordinance as this is, by any, without treading under foot the son of God, who ordain'd it;
Such affronts and contempts as these Are, cannot be offered to such an Ordinance as this is, by any, without treading under foot the son of God, who ordained it;
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nor without counting the blood of the Covenant wherewith he was sanctifyed (the Benefit of which is consign'd to him in this Sacrament) an unholy thing;
nor without counting the blood of the Covenant wherewith he was sanctified (the Benefit of which is consigned to him in this Sacrament) an unholy thing;
Not only the Jew but the Gentile, not the old Synagogue alone, but the old Pagan world, shall rise up in Judgment against this generation of prophane Saints, and condemn them;
Not only the Jew but the Gentile, not the old Synagogue alone, but the old Pagan world, shall rise up in Judgement against this generation of profane Saints, and condemn them;
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and knowing no better, if they should have trampled upon the Temples, Sacrifices, and Rights of those that they held for true Deities, they ought to have been look'd upon in all reason, not so much for Idolaters as Atheists.
and knowing no better, if they should have trampled upon the Temples, Sacrifices, and Rights of those that they held for true Deities, they ought to have been looked upon in all reason, not so much for Idolaters as Atheists.
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To despise the sacred Rites of Christianity, which are the known and confest Institutions of Christ, can proceed from nothing else then a Tincture (at least) of the spirit of Atheism, which is notoriously known to have been very predominant in some of the Apostles of that Sect.
To despise the sacred Rites of Christianity, which Are the known and confessed Institutions of christ, can proceed from nothing Else then a Tincture (At least) of the Spirit of Atheism, which is notoriously known to have been very predominant in Some of the Apostles of that Sect.
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It highly concerns all those who know themselves to have been incorporated into the Church, which is the Body of Christ, by this means, to consider the obligagation that lyes upon them, to labour to walk worthy of this vocation wherewithall they are called.
It highly concerns all those who know themselves to have been incorporated into the Church, which is the Body of christ, by this means, to Consider the obligagation that lies upon them, to labour to walk worthy of this vocation wherewithal they Are called.
Consider what zeal, what care, what vehement desire (to use the Apostles words) we ought alwayes to have, to correspond with this Vow and Obligation of ours;
Consider what zeal, what care, what vehement desire (to use the Apostles words) we ought always to have, to correspond with this Voelli and Obligation of ours;
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But a confirm'd Habit therein, unsettles our calling, disascertains our condition, as being a Relapse and Apostacy from our Allegiance, a treacherous Revolt from our Leige Lord,
But a confirmed Habit therein, unsettles our calling, disascertains our condition, as being a Relapse and Apostasy from our Allegiance, a treacherous Revolt from our Liege Lord,
Let all of us then that have been made partakers of this Grace, see that we walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, and giving diligence to make this our high calling and holy election sure, by adding to Faith, Vertue; to Vertue, Knowledge; to Knowledge, Temperance; to Temperance, Patience;
Let all of us then that have been made partakers of this Grace, see that we walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, and giving diligence to make this our high calling and holy election sure, by adding to Faith, Virtue; to Virtue, Knowledge; to Knowledge, Temperance; to Temperance, Patience;
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that so our Adoption through Grace may have its consummation in glory, and that in the day of the Restitution of all things we may be own'd by the character imprinted upon us in the day of our entrance into the body of Christs Church and communion of the Faithful.
that so our Adoption through Grace may have its consummation in glory, and that in the day of the Restitution of all things we may be owned by the character imprinted upon us in the day of our Entrance into the body of Christ Church and communion of the Faithful.
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and thereby made fellow Members of the same mystical Body) to have a fellow-feeling and Christian sympathy in each others concerns, whether of weal or wo;
and thereby made fellow Members of the same mystical Body) to have a fellow-feeling and Christian Sympathy in each Others concerns, whither of weal or woe;
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and to offer up their thanksgivings unto God, for this his great mercy and signal favour at this time bestowed upon this noble Family, in that he has been pleased to give them beauty for ashes, and the oyl of gladness for mourning,
and to offer up their thanksgivings unto God, for this his great mercy and signal favour At this time bestowed upon this noble Family, in that he has been pleased to give them beauty for Ashes, and the oil of gladness for mourning,
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For one, and that then an onely Son, lately taken into the Kingdom of Glory, he has given them another this day to be admitted into the Kingdom of Grace.
For one, and that then an only Son, lately taken into the Kingdom of Glory, he has given them Another this day to be admitted into the Kingdom of Grace.
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Which we being now solemnly going to do, give me leave solemnly to move and beseech you all, That since the Prayers of the faithful are the means of Gods own appointing and hallowing for effectuating (through the merits and Intercession of Christ Jesus) of this his own Ordinance,
Which we being now solemnly going to do, give me leave solemnly to move and beseech you all, That since the Prayers of the faithful Are the means of God's own appointing and hallowing for effectuating (through the merits and Intercession of christ jesus) of this his own Ordinance,
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and for procuring the sacred energy and influence of the Holy Spirit, to the pouring forth of those various graces convey'd in the Administration of this Holy Sacrament;
and for procuring the sacred energy and influence of the Holy Spirit, to the pouring forth of those various graces conveyed in the Administration of this Holy Sacrament;
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so as that the Holy Ghost may descend, to sanctifie these waters, to hallow this Infant, to wash away his original guilt and stains, to enrol him for a Souldier of Christ, and a Son of God.
so as that the Holy Ghost may descend, to sanctify these waters, to hallow this Infant, to wash away his original guilt and stains, to enrol him for a Soldier of christ, and a Son of God.
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and give him length of dayes (and we pray that his dayes may be many and happy) that he would throughout his whole life prevent him with his goodness, pouring out upon him those Graces that may be needful for the holy and happy conduct of it through the waves of this troublesome world, till such time as he arrive at the land of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
and give him length of days (and we pray that his days may be many and happy) that he would throughout his Whole life prevent him with his Goodness, pouring out upon him those Graces that may be needful for the holy and happy conduct of it through the waves of this troublesome world, till such time as he arrive At the land of everlasting life, through jesus christ our Lord.
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