A sermon preached in the Parish-Church of Bridgewater, July 16, 1693, before the Right Reverend Father in God, Richard, Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, at a confirmation by Fran. Prode ...
And among all the perplexing Controversies of this unhappy nature, that about the Doctrine, which this Text of Scripture presents to our consideration, is not the least.
And among all the perplexing Controversies of this unhappy nature, that about the Doctrine, which this Text of Scripture presents to our consideration, is not the least.
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What can be the occasion of this melancholy scene of things? And whence must the contradiction between the evident grounds of this belief and practice derive? Indeed, what other reason can be given of it,
What can be the occasion of this melancholy scene of things? And whence must the contradiction between the evident grounds of this belief and practice derive? Indeed, what other reason can be given of it,
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And how the divine efflux shall be communicated, he himself, and the Pen-men of the New Testament, both by their precepts and examples have so plainly taught us, that in short, nothing but our own perverseness can undoe us.
And how the divine efflux shall be communicated, he himself, and the Penmen of the New Testament, both by their Precepts and Examples have so plainly taught us, that in short, nothing but our own perverseness can undo us.
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Particularly, in the words of my Text, according to the generality of the most learned and happy Interpreters of Sacred Writ, we have presented to our thoughts, one of the admirable ways,
Particularly, in the words of my Text, according to the generality of the most learned and happy Interpreters of Sacred Writ, we have presented to our thoughts, one of the admirable ways,
For those Prayers which we read were made by the Apostles, Peter and John, vers. 15. did so soon attend the Conversion and Baptism of the Christians at Samaria, that it must signifie Confirmation.
For those Prayers which we read were made by the Apostles, Peter and John, vers. 15. did so soon attend the Conversion and Baptism of the Christians At Samaria, that it must signify Confirmation.
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When the Apostles which were at Jerusalem (says the Text) heard that Samaria had received the word of God, and were baptized by Philip, they sent unto them Peter and John, vers. 14. which exactly agrees with this doctrine and usage;
When the Apostles which were At Jerusalem (Says the Text) herd that Samaria had received the word of God, and were baptised by Philip, they sent unto them Peter and John, vers. 14. which exactly agrees with this Doctrine and usage;
being an act, which we find Primitively reserv'd to the Rulers of the Church, and not allowed to inferiour Officers, such as Philip the Deacon mention'd in this Chapter, though he was endowed with the miraculous gifts of the Holy Ghost.
being an act, which we find Primitively reserved to the Rulers of the Church, and not allowed to inferior Officers, such as Philip the Deacon mentioned in this Chapter, though he was endowed with the miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost.
According to this notion Dr. Hammond observes, that Bishops are call'd NONLATINALPHABET, Doctors, as that signifies the farther instructing them to whom the Gospel hath been formerly preached;
According to this notion Dr. Hammond observes, that Bishops Are called, Doctors, as that signifies the farther instructing them to whom the Gospel hath been formerly preached;
when they went out preaching the Gospel, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Preaching through Regions, and Cities, they constituted their First-fruits, Bishops and Deacons, of those that should afterwards believe.
when they went out preaching the Gospel,, etc. Preaching through Regions, and Cities, they constituted their Firstfruits, Bishops and Deacons, of those that should afterwards believe.
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From whence it is not reasonable to believe, that the Apostles, Peter and John, should come down to Samaria, where the Gospel had been so universally receiv'd,
From whence it is not reasonable to believe, that the Apostles, Peter and John, should come down to Samaria, where the Gospel had been so universally received,
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the Holy Ghost, by the Apostle's ministry, coming on all the sincere believers, and endowing them with the internal, saving and lasting gifts of the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Ghost, by the Apostle's Ministry, coming on all the sincere believers, and endowing them with the internal, Saving and lasting Gifts of the Holy Spirit,
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4. and Lastly, by way of Application, I shall propound some Considerations, evincing the Reasonableness, Divine Excellency, and Necessity of its Practice.
4. and Lastly, by Way of Application, I shall propound Some Considerations, evincing the Reasonableness, Divine Excellency, and Necessity of its Practice.
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The learned Grotius tells us, that Imposition of Hands, joyn'd with Prayer, was peculiarly us'd in the Primitive Christian Church, in these five following Cases.
The learned Grotius tells us, that Imposition of Hands, joined with Prayer, was peculiarly used in the Primitive Christian Church, in these five following Cases.
Baptizatis ad obtinendam vim confirmantem spiritus sancti; ordinatis ad Presbyterium; post peccata reconciliatis; Corpore infirmis; imò & novis conjugibus benedictionem ab Ecclesiâ postulantibus; i. e.
Baptizatis ad obtinendam vim confirmantem spiritus sancti; ordinatis ad Presbyterium; post Peccata reconciliatis; Corpore infirmis; imò & Novis conjugibus benedictionem ab Ecclesiâ postulantibus; i. e.
To those who have been baptiz'd, in order to obtain the confirming Influence of the holy Spirit; in ordination; to the Penitent; in cases of sickness; and to the newly married:
To those who have been baptized, in order to obtain the confirming Influence of the holy Spirit; in ordination; to the Penitent; in cases of sickness; and to the newly married:
Thus we likewise find it practised, Numb. 6. vers. 27. being an Account of that sacred Form of Blessing, wherewith, God himself taught Aaron, and his Sons, to bless the Children of Israel. Our English Translation reads it, They shall put my name upon the Children of Israel, and I will bless them.
Thus we likewise find it practised, Numb. 6. vers. 27. being an Account of that sacred From of Blessing, wherewith, God himself taught Aaron, and his Sons, to bless the Children of Israel. Our English translation reads it, They shall put my name upon the Children of Israel, and I will bless them.
The Jews, having circumcised their Children at Eight days old, so soon as they were capable of instruction, they took the greatest care of them imaginable;
The jews, having circumcised their Children At Eight days old, so soon as they were capable of instruction, they took the greatest care of them imaginable;
when they were ten Years old, they put them to the Text of the Talmud, and when they arriv'd at Thirteen, they were publickly presented in an holy Assembly;
when they were ten years old, they put them to the Text of the Talmud, and when they arrived At Thirteen, they were publicly presented in an holy Assembly;
This Imposition of Hands, join'd with Prayer, we read our Saviour's Apostles evidently practis'd. Thus they invested the seven Deacons in their Office;
This Imposition of Hands, joined with Prayer, we read our Saviour's Apostles evidently practised. Thus they invested the seven Deacons in their Office;
And thus particularly, in reference to Confirmation, these following Texts of Scripture are almost Universally interpreted, as Precedents for our Instruction.
And thus particularly, in Referente to Confirmation, these following Texts of Scripture Are almost Universally interpreted, as Precedents for our Instruction.
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And (not to insist on my Text, which I have already explain'd) thus we read, Acts 19. vers. 5, 6. When they heard this, they were baptiz'd in the Name of the Lord Jesus;
And (not to insist on my Text, which I have already explained) thus we read, Acts 19. vers. 5, 6. When they herd this, they were baptized in the Name of the Lord jesus;
so it must be allow'd, That they were then conferr'd, though the External operations, which presently demonstrated their Collation, perhaps for that Reason onely, are particulariz'd:
so it must be allowed, That they were then conferred, though the External operations, which presently demonstrated their Collation, perhaps for that Reason only, Are particularized:
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But farther, the Doctrine of Confirmation is plainly recorded in Hebrews 6. vers. 2. Therefore (says the Apostle in the First Verse of that Chapter) leaving the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection;
But farther, the Doctrine of Confirmation is plainly recorded in Hebrews 6. vers. 2. Therefore (Says the Apostle in the First Verse of that Chapter) leaving the Principles of the Doctrine of christ, let us go on unto perfection;
Here, we find the Doctrine of Confirmation placed among the clearest, and most necessary Christian Truths, such as are Essentials of our Religion, Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Resurrection of the Dead, and Eternal Judgment.
Here, we find the Doctrine of Confirmation placed among the Clearest, and most necessary Christian Truths, such as Are Essentials of our Religion, Faith, Repentance, Baptism, Resurrection of the Dead, and Eternal Judgement.
And it must necessarily follow from this Text of Scripture, That either the Doctrine of Confirmation is not here design'd by the Apostle, which is contrary to the general Sence of Expositors:
And it must necessarily follow from this Text of Scripture, That either the Doctrine of Confirmation is not Here designed by the Apostle, which is contrary to the general Sense of Expositors:
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Or else we must inferr, That the Apostle rank'd these Christian Doctrines very unagreeably, which is a too strangely severe Reflection upon the great Apostle:
Or Else we must infer, That the Apostle ranked these Christian Doctrines very unagreeably, which is a too strangely severe Reflection upon the great Apostle:
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Now according to these, and other Texts of Scripture in the New Testament, those that were baptiz'd in the Ancient Christian Church; Adult Persons, soon after Baptism;
Now according to these, and other Texts of Scripture in the New Testament, those that were baptized in the Ancient Christian Church; Adult Persons, soon After Baptism;
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Children, when being taught, and capable of understanding the Principles of Christian Religion, were brought to the Bishop, publickly to acknowledge, and confirm their baptismal Vow;
Children, when being taught, and capable of understanding the Principles of Christian Religion, were brought to the Bishop, publicly to acknowledge, and confirm their baptismal Voelli;
and by Laying on of the Bishop's Hand, join'd with devout Prayer for them, were bless'd by him, in order to their growing in Grace, and the knowledge of Christ.
and by Laying on of the Bishop's Hand, joined with devout Prayer for them, were blessed by him, in order to their growing in Grace, and the knowledge of christ.
and Example, who mentioning the Samaritans, baptiz'd by Philip, and afterwards Confirm'd by Peter, and John (as we read in my Text) tells us, that they who in the Church of Christ have receiv'd Baptism, 'tis still the Custom, that they be offer'd;
and Exampl, who mentioning the Samaritans, baptized by Philip, and afterwards Confirmed by Peter, and John (as we read in my Text) tells us, that they who in the Church of christ have received Baptism, it's still the Custom, that they be offered;
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St. Jerom having declared, that by the Imposition of Authorized Hands, and Prayer, the Holy Ghost was still convey'd to the Baptiz'd, expostulates thus, Dost thou ask me where it is written? I answer, in the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
Saint Jerome having declared, that by the Imposition of Authorized Hands, and Prayer, the Holy Ghost was still conveyed to the Baptized, expostulates thus, Dost thou ask me where it is written? I answer, in the Acts of the Holy Apostles.
But if there were not so plain Authority of Scripture for it, the Practice of the whole Christian World in this particular, might challenge the force of a Command.
But if there were not so plain authority of Scripture for it, the Practice of the Whole Christian World in this particular, might challenge the force of a Command.
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because they speak not with Tongues, as was frequent, and agreeable to the Times when the Gospel was first planted? To these I might add the Suffrages of many more;
Because they speak not with Tongues, as was frequent, and agreeable to the Times when the Gospel was First planted? To these I might add the Suffrages of many more;
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And so great a Veneration, had the then Christian World for that Sacrament; that there was no publick Assembly for the Worship of God, without a Communion:
And so great a Veneration, had the then Christian World for that Sacrament; that there was no public Assembly for the Worship of God, without a Communion:
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But while I insist on this particular, I shall briefly observe, that this Christian usage, has been recommended to our Practice, by Protestants of the greatest Character, even among all Parties.
But while I insist on this particular, I shall briefly observe, that this Christian usage, has been recommended to our Practice, by Protestants of the greatest Character, even among all Parties.
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Nostri saepè ostenderunt, &c. Our Divines have often prov'd, that the Rite of Confirmation, being separated from Popish Superstitions, might be very happily us'd,
Our saepè ostenderunt, etc. Our Divines have often proved, that the Rite of Confirmation, being separated from Popish Superstitions, might be very happily used,
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That God would govern, preserve, and confirm them in that Profession by his Holy Spirit: At which Prayer, without all Superstition, may be used the Putting on of Hands.
That God would govern, preserve, and confirm them in that Profession by his Holy Spirit: At which Prayer, without all Superstition, may be used the Putting on of Hands.
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Neither would such a Prayer (says he) be to no purpose; for 'tis warranted upon the Consideration of the Gift of perseverance, and the Confirming Grace.
Neither would such a Prayer (Says he) be to no purpose; for it's warranted upon the Consideration of the Gift of perseverance, and the Confirming Grace.
And then he goes on to prove how agreeable this would be to Scripture, proving several particulars out of the Acts of the Apostles, Chap. 8, 14, 19. and from several Canons, made in several Councils, much to the same purpose.
And then he Goes on to prove how agreeable this would be to Scripture, proving several particulars out of the Acts of the Apostles, Chap. 8, 14, 19. and from several Canonas, made in several Councils, much to the same purpose.
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Melancthon declares for this usage, in the Churches of Saxony; and Hemingius for those of Denmark; thus likewise Mr. Calvin, Hic mos olim fuit, &c. It hath been an Ancient Custom, that Children being instructed in an easie,
Melanchthon declares for this usage, in the Churches of Saxony; and hemingius for those of Denmark; thus likewise Mr. calvin, Hic mos Once fuit, etc. It hath been an Ancient Custom, that Children being instructed in an easy,
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And here, not to mention the extraordinary Zeal for this Doctrine, declared by the many great Men of the Church of England, whose Learning and Piety, is famous throughout the Christian World:
And Here, not to mention the extraordinary Zeal for this Doctrine, declared by the many great Men of the Church of England, whose Learning and Piety, is famous throughout the Christian World:
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and that of the Assembly in their Annotations, Mr. Baxter p. 102. in his Tract on Confirmation, besides many other to the same End, has these Words. 1. (Says he) We find in Scripture, a Blessing of Church-Members, with Laying on of Hands.
and that of the Assembly in their Annotations, Mr. Baxter p. 102. in his Tract on Confirmation, beside many other to the same End, has these Words. 1. (Says he) We find in Scripture, a Blessing of Church-Members, with Laying on of Hands.
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2. We find in Scripture, that the Holy Ghost, is in a special manner, promised to believers, over and above that measure of the Spirit, which caused them to believe.
2. We find in Scripture, that the Holy Ghost, is in a special manner, promised to believers, over and above that measure of the Spirit, which caused them to believe.
Thus Mr. Baxter declares his Judgment. The Assembly in their Annotations express themselves thus: Laying on of Hands, which is usually called Confirmation, consisted.
Thus Mr. Baxter declares his Judgement. The Assembly in their Annotations express themselves thus: Laying on of Hands, which is usually called Confirmation, consisted.
Now from all this, I hope I may justly inferr, and that even from the Confession of some of those, who have been unhappily prejudiced against our Communion, That the design and usage of the Church, in the case of Confirmation, owes it self to a pious, and judicious Respect;
Now from all this, I hope I may justly infer, and that even from the Confessi of Some of those, who have been unhappily prejudiced against our Communion, That the Design and usage of the Church, in the case of Confirmation, owes it self to a pious, and judicious Respect;
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But I proceed to the Second particular, briefly to observe the qualification of the Persons, to whom the administring of Confirmation, seems to have been originally assigned.
But I proceed to the Second particular, briefly to observe the qualification of the Persons, to whom the administering of Confirmation, seems to have been originally assigned.
He well knew, that an Imparity in Church Officers naturally promotes peace, would lay a Foundation for that Unity, which he all along so highly recommends,
He well knew, that an Imparity in Church Officers naturally promotes peace, would lay a Foundation for that Unity, which he all along so highly recommends,
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why do we meet with this Distinction between Apostles and Disciples? Some Inequality of Order and Power, in the then Officers of the Church, we must hence discover;
why do we meet with this Distinction between Apostles and Disciples? some Inequality of Order and Power, in the then Officers of the Church, we must hence discover;
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This Distinction which is founded even in the Nature of Things, and is so absolutely necessary in the World, could not be forgot by our Blessed Lord, who knew all things now agreeably to this Notion;
This Distinction which is founded even in the Nature of Things, and is so absolutely necessary in the World, could not be forgotten by our Blessed Lord, who knew all things now agreeably to this Notion;
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to go no farther than my Text, and the preceding Verses, we read, that when the Apostles, to whom the Power of governing the Church then belonged, (being at Jerusalem ) heard that Samaria had received the Word of God;
to go no farther than my Text, and the preceding Verses, we read, that when the Apostles, to whom the Power of governing the Church then belonged, (being At Jerusalem) herd that Samaria had received the Word of God;
For though we read that the Samaritans were baptized by Philip, and that his Miraculous Works among them, demonstrated him to be a very extraordinary Person;
For though we read that the Samaritans were baptised by Philip, and that his Miraculous Works among them, demonstrated him to be a very extraordinary Person;
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yet 'tis evident, this did not qualifie him for administring Confirmation, that being an Office, which then belonged to the Apostles, by reason of that Superiority over the then Infant Church, our Saviour had invested them with:
yet it's evident, this did not qualify him for administering Confirmation, that being an Office, which then belonged to the Apostles, by reason of that Superiority over the then Infant Church, our Saviour had invested them with:
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But whoever sincerely reads their Writings, and the Famous Monsieur Daillé, on the same Subject, will find such struggles of Thought, and forcing of Argument;
But whoever sincerely reads their Writings, and the Famous Monsieur Daillé, on the same Subject, will find such struggles of Thought, and forcing of Argument;
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Particularly, whoever calmly observes Mr. Daillé s violent Efforts against Ignatius 's Epistles, which clearly give the Cause for Episcopacy, must needs own, that he never saw Opinion more strangely prevail against Truth, and Judgment.
Particularly, whoever calmly observes Mr. Daillé s violent Efforts against Ignatius is Epistles, which clearly give the Cause for Episcopacy, must needs own, that he never saw Opinion more strangely prevail against Truth, and Judgement.
For that great Man, observing several of Ignatius his Epistles, describing the Constitution of the Hierarchy, in his Time, by the several distinct Orders of Bishop, Presbyter and Deacon, is so extremely furious against them, that rather than drop his own dear Opinion, he offers such Arguments,
For that great Man, observing several of Ignatius his Epistles, describing the Constitution of the Hierarchy, in his Time, by the several distinct Order of Bishop, Presbyter and Deacon, is so extremely furious against them, that rather than drop his own dear Opinion, he offers such Arguments,
Hic mos olim fuit, ut Christianorum liberi, postquam adoleverant, coram Episcopo sisterentur (says Mr. Calvin; ) It was the Ancient Custom, for the Children of Christian Parents,
Hic mos Once fuit, ut Christians Liberi, Postquam adoleverant, coram Bishop sisterentur (Says Mr. calvin;) It was the Ancient Custom, for the Children of Christian Parents,
And, They are certainly to be condemned of gross Partiality, and Ʋncharitableness (say s Mr. Hanmer ) who blush not to say, that the Bishops out of pride, have appropriated to themselves, the Laying on of Hands in Confirmation.
And, They Are Certainly to be condemned of gross Partiality, and Ʋncharitableness (say s Mr. Hanmer) who blush not to say, that the Bishops out of pride, have appropriated to themselves, the Laying on of Hands in Confirmation.
And that Mr. Baxter allows this Rite, to have been all along, generally administred by Bishops, must needs be evident to any one who reads his Book on Confirmation;
And that Mr. Baxter allows this Rite, to have been all along, generally administered by Bishops, must needs be evident to any one who reads his Book on Confirmation;
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where he labours to prove, that though Bishops did Anciently officiate in this Case; yet that Presbyters might do it, the Nature of the Thing, and Necessity requiring.
where he labours to prove, that though Bishops did Anciently officiate in this Case; yet that Presbyters might do it, the Nature of the Thing, and Necessity requiring.
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But after all, such is the Moderation of the purest, and best constituted Church in the World, I mean the Church of England, in this Case, that so the Divine End,
But After all, such is the Moderation of the Purest, and best constituted Church in the World, I mean the Church of England, in this Case, that so the Divine End,
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Their main Argument is, That those Texts of Scripture, which are brought for Confirmation, are all to be interpreted, onely of conferring the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost:
Their main Argument is, That those Texts of Scripture, which Are brought for Confirmation, Are all to be interpreted, only of conferring the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost:
and sensible Miracles, the Holy Ghost is by the Imposition of Hands, given as formerly, to recommend and demonstrate the Truth of the then new Christian Faith,
and sensible Miracles, the Holy Ghost is by the Imposition of Hands, given as formerly, to recommend and demonstrate the Truth of the then new Christian Faith,
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But, indeed, 'tis very plain, that the Prejudice of Mr. Cartwright, and others, against this Doctrine, derives from their Abhorrence of Popish Superstition. For,
But, indeed, it's very plain, that the Prejudice of Mr. Cartwright, and Others, against this Doctrine, derives from their Abhorrence of Popish Superstition. For,
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In short, reject Christianity it self, because all, or most of its admirable Doctrines, have been abused and debauched by the Church of Rome. For whoever seriously inquires into the nature of it, will certainly find, that the Doctrine of the Church of Rome, as it differences it self from us, is really made up of nothing but folly,
In short, reject Christianity it self, Because all, or most of its admirable Doctrines, have been abused and debauched by the Church of Room. For whoever seriously inquires into the nature of it, will Certainly find, that the Doctrine of the Church of Rome, as it differences it self from us, is really made up of nothing but folly,
In short, having taken all possible care to answer the design of its Primitive Institution, to impress upon the thoughts of youth, a great and lasting Veneration for Religion, obliges them to consider,
In short, having taken all possible care to answer the Design of its Primitive Institution, to Impress upon the thoughts of youth, a great and lasting Veneration for Religion, obliges them to Consider,
and reassume in their own Persons, what their Sureties promised for them in their Baptism. In short, that they will believe, and behave themselves as becomes Christians.
and reassume in their own Persons, what their Sureties promised for them in their Baptism. In short, that they will believe, and behave themselves as becomes Christians.
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I proceed to the Fourth and Last particular, To propound some Considerations, evincing the Reasonableness, divine Excellency, and necessity of this usage. And here,
I proceed to the Fourth and Last particular, To propound Some Considerations, evincing the Reasonableness, divine Excellency, and necessity of this usage. And Here,
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when the holy Jesus had newly blessed the world, with his Presence and his Miracles; when in the Infant state of our Religion, men did not quarrel with their Duty,
when the holy jesus had newly blessed the world, with his Presence and his Miracles; when in the Infant state of our Religion, men did not quarrel with their Duty,
If this Consideration don't awaken our thoughts, what can rouze us from our sinful slumber? 'Tis undeniable, that these First professours of Christianity, were really what they pretended, professing a most holy Religion;
If this Consideration don't awaken our thoughts, what can rouse us from our sinful slumber? It's undeniable, that these First professors of Christianity, were really what they pretended, professing a most holy Religion;
2. We may sadly consider, That our forsaking, or neglecting this holy Usage, and Doctrine, does not onely contradict Antiquity, reflect upon the Apostles,
2. We may sadly Consider, That our forsaking, or neglecting this holy Usage, and Doctrine, does not only contradict Antiquity, reflect upon the Apostles,
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For how evident is it, that while Confirmation is neglected, the Catechising of Children is neglected too? When such a solemn and publick tryal of Youth,
For how evident is it, that while Confirmation is neglected, the Catechising of Children is neglected too? When such a solemn and public trial of Youth,
and Children for themselves? How generally is that sacred Vow forgotten, which Sureties made for Children at their Baptism? and how little impression does the infant Vow make upon the Child? while this holy Obligation is not solemnly professed,
and Children for themselves? How generally is that sacred Voelli forgotten, which Sureties made for Children At their Baptism? and how little impression does the infant Voelli make upon the Child? while this holy Obligation is not solemnly professed,
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In short, whoever seriously reflects on these dismal Consequences, and has not lost all concern for Religion, must needs deeply resent the strange indifferency, which this Apostolical Institution has met with among us;
In short, whoever seriously reflects on these dismal Consequences, and has not lost all concern for Religion, must needs deeply resent the strange indifferency, which this Apostolical Institution has met with among us;
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that it looks very ominous, even like one of those presages of divine Displeasure, before the Migremus hinc was heard in the last Temple of the Jews; for indeed according to this melancholy parallel between the Jews and us, 'tis Presumption and not Faith, to expect God to be with us,
that it looks very ominous, even like one of those presages of divine Displeasure, before the Migremus hinc was herd in the last Temple of the jews; for indeed according to this melancholy parallel between the jews and us, it's Presumption and not Faith, to expect God to be with us,
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3. And lastly, We may very pertinently consider, the many and extraordinary advantages of the genuine use of this Doctrine, which because they have been so often,
3. And lastly, We may very pertinently Consider, the many and extraordinary advantages of the genuine use of this Doctrine, which Because they have been so often,
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I shall therefore among the rest, chuse to represent it you, in the few, tho' compleat words of the judicious Hooker: By the means of Confirmation (says he) it comes to pass, that Children in the expectation of it are season'd with Principles of true Religion,
I shall Therefore among the rest, choose to represent it you, in the few, though complete words of the judicious Hooker: By the means of Confirmation (Says he) it comes to pass, that Children in the expectation of it Are seasoned with Principles of true Religion,
so by Tryal, and Examination of them apart, of their own heavy burden discharged, reap comfort, by beholding the first beginnings of true Godliness in tender years,
so by Trial, and Examination of them apart, of their own heavy burden discharged, reap Comfort, by beholding the First beginnings of true Godliness in tender Years,
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whereunto Imposition of Hands, and Prayer being added, our Warrant for the great good effect thereof, is the same which Patriarchs, Prophets, Priests, Apostles, Fathers,
whereunto Imposition of Hands, and Prayer being added, our Warrant for the great good Effect thereof, is the same which Patriarchs, prophets, Priests, Apostles, Father's,
for how little soever of this pious Concern, we meet with in the world, these Obligations and Vows, will be strictly enquired after at the Day of Judgment;
for how little soever of this pious Concern, we meet with in the world, these Obligations and Vows, will be strictly inquired After At the Day of Judgement;
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than to reflect, they have brought others into their place of torment? Nay, how peculiarly close must this pain of thought stick to that Parent, who is forced to animadvert, he has for ever undone his own Off-spring?
than to reflect, they have brought Others into their place of torment? Nay, how peculiarly close must this pain of Thought stick to that Parent, who is forced to animadvert, he has for ever undone his own Offspring?
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3. By the due use of Confirmation, Children themselves would out of a pleasant, pious Emulation, happily enquire after Divine knowledge, in order to their being Confirmed, would endeavour to know Christianity betimes.
3. By the due use of Confirmation, Children themselves would out of a pleasant, pious Emulation, happily inquire After Divine knowledge, in order to their being Confirmed, would endeavour to know Christianity betimes.
Now how can we chuse but remember this, through the whole Course of our Lives? What a mighty influence must this day always have upon our thoughts? what Encouragements to Vertue,
Now how can we choose but Remember this, through the Whole Course of our Lives? What a mighty influence must this day always have upon our thoughts? what Encouragements to Virtue,
and what Arguments against Vice, must we hence needs derive? In the Primitive times of Christianity, the Adult baptized had a white Garment delivered to them, immediately after Baptism;
and what Arguments against Vice, must we hence needs derive? In the Primitive times of Christianity, the Adult baptised had a white Garment Delivered to them, immediately After Baptism;
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Now the Office of Confirmation must needs answer this excellent Design, can't fail of impressing lively and lasting ideas of our Duty, must necessarily mind us of,
Now the Office of Confirmation must needs answer this excellent Design, can't fail of impressing lively and lasting ideas of our Duty, must necessarily mind us of,
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5. The Doctrine of Confirmation rightly attended to, would prove an admirable means, to ease the thoughts of those, who are Sureties for Infants at their Baptism,
5. The Doctrine of Confirmation rightly attended to, would prove an admirable means, to ease the thoughts of those, who Are Sureties for Infants At their Baptism,
How happy would it be for the Christian World, were these things rightly considered? How evidently would Piety prosper among us? and how apparently would that only true Felicity of mankind, Peace of Conscience, make Men happy? In short, these our Vows to God are very solemn, and of great moment;
How happy would it be for the Christian World, were these things rightly considered? How evidently would Piety prosper among us? and how apparently would that only true Felicity of mankind, Peace of Conscience, make Men happy? In short, these our Vows to God Are very solemn, and of great moment;
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and the several plain Declarations of Scripture in this Case, are sufficient evidence, yet the Doctrine of Confirmation, duely attended to, may justly put an end to all their Quarrel.
and the several plain Declarations of Scripture in this Case, Are sufficient evidence, yet the Doctrine of Confirmation, duly attended to, may justly put an end to all their Quarrel.
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This great positive Command of the Holy Jesus, which was designed by him to such admirable Purpose, among his sincere Followers, would, by the Means of that Preparation of Thought, which Confirmation requires,
This great positive Command of the Holy jesus, which was designed by him to such admirable Purpose, among his sincere Followers, would, by the Means of that Preparation of Thought, which Confirmation requires,
in short, such an Influence must the Administration of this Office have upon Men's Thoughts, that nothing less than the being guilty of evident Sin, (which is the onely just Cause of Separation) would divide them from that Communion, which they once with such Solemnity chose to themselves.
in short, such an Influence must the Administration of this Office have upon Men's Thoughts, that nothing less than the being guilty of evident since, (which is the only just Cause of Separation) would divide them from that Communion, which they once with such Solemnity chosen to themselves.
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Now how happy an Effect would this be? how acceptable to God? how pleasing among Men? how like even to Heaven? To conclude, Were the Doctrine of Confirmation duly valued, it would lay the Foundation for such a sincere Practice of Chiristianity,
Now how happy an Effect would this be? how acceptable to God? how pleasing among Men? how like even to Heaven? To conclude, Were the Doctrine of Confirmation duly valued, it would lay the Foundation for such a sincere Practice of Chiristianity,
as would promote both our publick, and private Peace and Happiness; would pat a stop to that malign Influence, which Impiety, and Prophaneness hive upon us:
as would promote both our public, and private Peace and Happiness; would pat a stop to that malign Influence, which Impiety, and Profaneness hive upon us:
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