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THE SERMON Preached on Occasion of the Author's baptizing an Adult Person. With some Enlargements. COLOS. II. 12. Buried with him in Baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him.
THE SERMON Preached on Occasion of the Author's baptizing an Adult Person. With Some Enlargements. COLOS. II 12. Buried with him in Baptism, wherein also you Are risen with him.
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ALmighty God finding his ancient People the Jews too intent upon the Externals of Religion, without any due regard to the vital and substantial part thereof, the better to take them off from this their gross and carnal way of worshipping him, was pleased to declare by his Prophets against the very Rites and Ʋsages of his own Institution;
ALmighty God finding his ancient People the jews too intent upon the Externals of Religion, without any due regard to the vital and substantial part thereof, the better to take them off from this their gross and carnal Way of worshipping him, was pleased to declare by his prophets against the very Rites and Ʋsages of his own Institution;
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not that he did absolutely prohibit them, and countermand what he had enjoyn'd, but disclaimed and rejected these external, these lesser matters, rather than the Spirit and Life of Religion should be neglected by them;
not that he did absolutely prohibit them, and countermand what he had enjoined, but disclaimed and rejected these external, these lesser matters, rather than the Spirit and Life of Religion should be neglected by them;
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or the more weighty concerns of the Law be left undone.
or the more weighty concerns of the Law be left undone.
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Thus St. Paul gives his Colossians here to understand, that the inward Circumcision of the Heart, is infinitely preferable to the outward Circumcision of the Flesh;
Thus Saint Paul gives his colossians Here to understand, that the inward Circumcision of the Heart, is infinitely preferable to the outward Circumcision of the Flesh;
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and that tho' the Circumcision of the Flesh be now no more, yet God hath not left himself without a Witness in this Case,
and that though the Circumcision of the Flesh be now no more, yet God hath not left himself without a Witness in this Case,
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but has appointed another external Rite in its Room, viz. Baptism. Buried with him in Baptism, says the Text, whence we may note these following particulars.
but has appointed Another external Rite in its Room, viz. Baptism. Buried with him in Baptism, Says the Text, whence we may note these following particulars.
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First, As the Words bear a Relation to, and are occasionally introduced from the verse foregoing;First, As the Words bear a Relation to, and Are occasionally introduced from the verse foregoing;
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we may infer, that the Externals of Religion are not to be regarded in comparison of its inward Life and Substance.
we may infer, that the Externals of Religion Are not to be regarded in comparison of its inward Life and Substance.
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The Circumcision of the Flesh, when the Commandment was most in force, was nothing to that of the Heart.
The Circumcision of the Flesh, when the Commandment was most in force, was nothing to that of the Heart.
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Secondly, We are given to understand that Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,Secondly, We Are given to understand that Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,
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and so succeeds Circumcision, which was the initiating Sacrament of the Old.
and so succeeds Circumcision, which was the initiating Sacrament of the Old.
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Thirdly, We may note that our Baptism represents Christ's Burial and Resurrection, in the manner of its Administration,Thirdly, We may note that our Baptism represents Christ's Burial and Resurrection, in the manner of its Administration,
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or if not in the symbolical Ceremonies, yet at least it doth and must in its spiritual Concomitants and Effects.
or if not in the symbolical Ceremonies, yet At least it does and must in its spiritual Concomitants and Effects.
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And it behoves us to exemplifie Christ's bodily Actions and Passions in a spiritual way;
And it behoves us to exemplify Christ's bodily Actions and Passion in a spiritual Way;
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that as he died and was buried, so should we die, and even be buried unto Sin;
that as he died and was buried, so should we die, and even be buried unto since;
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and as he rose, so should we rise to newness of Life, Mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections,
and as he rose, so should we rise to newness of Life, Mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections,
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and daily proceeding in all vertue and godliness of living, as our Church exhorts.and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living, as our Church exhorts.
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For the First, That the Externals of Religion are not to be regarded in comparison of its inward Life and Substance.
For the First, That the Externals of Religion Are not to be regarded in comparison of its inward Life and Substance.
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In the former Verse the Apostle declares to his Colossians, that they are circumcized in Christ, that is by his Spirit,
In the former Verse the Apostle declares to his colossians, that they Are Circumcised in christ, that is by his Spirit,
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as the Margin of your Bibles of the Geneva Translation hath it; and therefore they need not be so scrupulously Zealous after an external Rite;
as the Margin of your Bibles of the Geneva translation hath it; and Therefore they need not be so scrupulously Zealous After an external Rite;
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much less this of Circumcision which is now antiquated.
much less this of Circumcision which is now antiquated.
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Since withall they want not an outward Rite in this respect, they have Baptism tho' Circumcision be laid aside and abolished, they have another Sacrament instituted in its room, Buried with him in Baptism.
Since withal they want not an outward Rite in this respect, they have Baptism though Circumcision be laid aside and abolished, they have Another Sacrament instituted in its room, Buried with him in Baptism.
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Now should you compare the Circumcision of our Saviour, the inward Circumcision of the Heart, with that of Moses, the outward Circumcision of the Flesh, you will without difficulty perceive, that it infinitely surpasseth it in Dignity and Excellency;
Now should you compare the Circumcision of our Saviour, the inward Circumcision of the Heart, with that of Moses, the outward Circumcision of the Flesh, you will without difficulty perceive, that it infinitely Surpasses it in Dignity and Excellency;
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that wounded the Body, this enlivens the Soul: The one pared away a little Skin, and markt the Flesh;
that wounded the Body, this enlivens the Soul: The one pared away a little Skin, and marked the Flesh;
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the other mortifies the whole Body, and quickens the Spirit.
the other Mortifies the Whole Body, and quickens the Spirit.
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And therefore they were extravagant, who notwithstanding that excellent and Divine Circumcision which Christians have received, are yet so sollicitously bent upon that which is but the Figure and Shadow.
And Therefore they were extravagant, who notwithstanding that excellent and Divine Circumcision which Christians have received, Are yet so solicitously bent upon that which is but the Figure and Shadow.
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Nevertheless to shew how rich that sanctifying Grace is, which we have in Jesus Christ;
Nevertheless to show how rich that sanctifying Grace is, which we have in jesus christ;
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he adds, that besides our being circumcised in heart, and so divested of the Body of the Sins of the Flesh;
he adds, that beside our being circumcised in heart, and so divested of the Body of the Sins of the Flesh;
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we have moreover been buried with him in Baptism, in which we are also risen again with him, which is a more excellent and lively Sacrament, than ever Circumcision was;
we have moreover been buried with him in Baptism, in which we Are also risen again with him, which is a more excellent and lively Sacrament, than ever Circumcision was;
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a Sacrament resembling it, and answering to it; signifying and sealing up both our Mortification and Vivification.
a Sacrament resembling it, and answering to it; signifying and sealing up both our Mortification and Vivification.
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But then there is both an outward and an inward Baptism;
But then there is both an outward and an inward Baptism;
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or, there is in Baptism the Body and the Spirit; (as I might have said in effect concerning Circumcision) and the internal spiritual Part is the most material,
or, there is in Baptism the Body and the Spirit; (as I might have said in Effect Concerning Circumcision) and the internal spiritual Part is the most material,
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and ought to be more especially minded by us.
and ought to be more especially minded by us.
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The thing that saveth us is by St. Peter said to be Baptism. 1 Pet. 3.21.
The thing that Saveth us is by Saint Peter said to be Baptism. 1 Pet. 3.21.
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But that in Baptism which doth most contribute to our Salvation, next to the vertue of Christ's Resurrection, is not the putting away the filth of the Flesh,
But that in Baptism which does most contribute to our Salvation, next to the virtue of Christ's Resurrection, is not the putting away the filth of the Flesh,
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but the Answer of a good Conscience towards God.
but the Answer of a good Conscience towards God.
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Which shews the outward washing is the least considerable, q. d. 'tis not so much the outward Administration as the Conversion of the Soul to God, that is the effective disposition in which Baptism saveth us.
Which shows the outward washing is the least considerable, q. worser. it's not so much the outward Administration as the Conversion of the Soul to God, that is the effective disposition in which Baptism Saveth us.
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God will have mercy and not sacrifice; as he said by his Prophet, Hos. 6.6. that is rather than Sacrifice.
God will have mercy and not sacrifice; as he said by his Prophet, Hos. 6.6. that is rather than Sacrifice.
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Not that he did then renounce Sacrifice, but would rather have Acts of Mercy and Charity shewn to Man;
Not that he did then renounce Sacrifice, but would rather have Acts of Mercy and Charity shown to Man;
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than any such Sacrifices or Oblations offered or made to himself.
than any such Sacrifices or Oblations offered or made to himself.
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He preferred not Mercy or Charity before inward Devotion, or the adoration of the Heart, the Sacrifice of a contrite Spirit, which he'll in no wise despise;
He preferred not Mercy or Charity before inward Devotion, or the adoration of the Heart, the Sacrifice of a contrite Spirit, which he'll in no wise despise;
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but before any outward Acts, or external Performances in his Service:
but before any outward Acts, or external Performances in his Service:
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which is of little or no account at all with him, where the inward spiritual Part is wanting, which is the very Soul and Life of Religion:
which is of little or no account At all with him, where the inward spiritual Part is wanting, which is the very Soul and Life of Religion:
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But it cannot be supposed he would not have Sacrifice too; seeing he had given so many Commands concerning it:
But it cannot be supposed he would not have Sacrifice too; seeing he had given so many Commands Concerning it:
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And therefore the Prophet immediately adds, that he desired the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings, q. d.
And Therefore the Prophet immediately adds, that he desired the knowledge of God more than burned offerings, q. worser.
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he did not desire either Sacrifice or Burnt offerings, in the same degree with other more material Duties.
he did not desire either Sacrifice or Burned offerings, in the same degree with other more material Duties.
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So when St. Peter says, that 'tis not the outward washing with Water, that saveth us,
So when Saint Peter Says, that it's not the outward washing with Water, that Saveth us,
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but the inward Purification of the Spirit, we are not to suppose his meaning to be, that the outward washing is of no vertue,
but the inward Purification of the Spirit, we Are not to suppose his meaning to be, that the outward washing is of no virtue,
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or that the Baptism of Water is wholly excluded; being an Ordinance of God;
or that the Baptism of Water is wholly excluded; being an Ordinance of God;
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but that if we would approve our selves unto God, we must not rest in an outward formal Worship:
but that if we would approve our selves unto God, we must not rest in an outward formal Worship:
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No not in Circumcision, though the Law was never so much in being, or were renewed or reinforced.
No not in Circumcision, though the Law was never so much in being, or were renewed or reinforced.
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But we must Worship him inwardly with the Circumcision of the Heart.
But we must Worship him inwardly with the Circumcision of the Heart.
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So the sealing of the Covenant in our Baptism, will be of little advantage to us,
So the sealing of the Covenant in our Baptism, will be of little advantage to us,
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unless we make good our Stipulation, and can return some satisfactory Answer touching the Faith we have entertained,
unless we make good our Stipulation, and can return Some satisfactory Answer touching the Faith we have entertained,
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and the Resolutions we have taken up, to live according to that Religion we are initiated into:
and the Resolutions we have taken up, to live according to that Religion we Are initiated into:
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Circumcision availeth not, neither the outward Lavour of Baptism; without the inward Sanctification and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
Circumcision availeth not, neither the outward Lavour of Baptism; without the inward Sanctification and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
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Hence ariseth our great Miscarriage, and the frustration of all the hopes and advantages of those blessed Relations we are admitted to by Baptism,
Hence arises our great Miscarriage, and the frustration of all the hope's and advantages of those blessed Relations we Are admitted to by Baptism,
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when from time to time we mind only the external Rite and Ceremony; which is low and mean, without considering the substance and reality; which is high and excellent.
when from time to time we mind only the external Rite and Ceremony; which is low and mean, without considering the substance and reality; which is high and excellent.
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The Figure, the outward Element is poor and beggarly: The thing signified is rich and heavenly. The Seal is mean; the Inheritance is great.
The Figure, the outward Element is poor and beggarly: The thing signified is rich and heavenly. The Seal is mean; the Inheritance is great.
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It hath differently fallen out with the carnal Jew, and the carnal Christian; the outward Glory of their Ordinances was a stumbling Block to them;
It hath differently fallen out with the carnal Jew, and the carnal Christian; the outward Glory of their Ordinances was a stumbling Block to them;
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which made them rest in the Type, and look no further; the meanness of ours, is a stumbling Block with us;
which made them rest in the Type, and look no further; the meanness of ours, is a stumbling Block with us;
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we look not for such Treasure in Earthen-Vessels.
we look not for such Treasure in Earthen-Vessels.
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Nor indeed can we, so long as we make the Ordinance a customary Piece of formality.
Nor indeed can we, so long as we make the Ordinance a customary Piece of formality.
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But here I would not be thought to insinuate the Non-necessity of the Ordinance of Baptism, which God hath appointed,
But Here I would not be Thought to insinuate the Nonnecessity of the Ordinance of Baptism, which God hath appointed,
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as the way, in the common Order of means, to bring to Grace and Glory; for in this way he ordinarily brings us to Salvation.
as the Way, in the Common Order of means, to bring to Grace and Glory; for in this Way he ordinarily brings us to Salvation.
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And therefore makes it our Duty:
And Therefore makes it our Duty:
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But he has not bound himself to outward means and instruments, and consequently it cannot be said to be of that universal absolute necessity;
But he has not bound himself to outward means and Instruments, and consequently it cannot be said to be of that universal absolute necessity;
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as if there were no Salvation without it. The Covenant we know can convey Pardon and Salvation without the Seal.
as if there were no Salvation without it. The Covenant we know can convey Pardon and Salvation without the Seal.
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Abraham was justified before he received the sign of Circumcision: The seal of the Righteousness of Faith.Abraham was justified before he received the Signen of Circumcision: The seal of the Righteousness of Faith.
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And the Thief upon the Cross was saved without Baptism.
And the Thief upon the Cross was saved without Baptism.
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But the Seal cannot do it without the Covenant, that is the great Instrument of Donation and Conveyance.
But the Seal cannot do it without the Covenant, that is the great Instrument of Donation and Conveyance.
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Our Saviour prescribing the ordinary way of Salvation, Mark 16.16. says, He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved;
Our Saviour prescribing the ordinary Way of Salvation, Mark 16.16. Says, He that Believeth and is baptised, shall be saved;
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but adds, He that believeth not, shall be damned: Not he that is not baptized. The Covenant of Grace, and our being in Christ is absolutely necessary.
but adds, He that Believeth not, shall be damned: Not he that is not baptised. The Covenant of Grace, and our being in christ is absolutely necessary.
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But the Sign, the external Seal, is not of a like necessity.
But the Signen, the external Seal, is not of a like necessity.
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And yet it is of such necessity too, that it cannot be neglected without Sin and Danger.
And yet it is of such necessity too, that it cannot be neglected without since and Danger.
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To speak summarily and briefly, 'tis necessary, as a Law of Christ, as a part of his external Worship,
To speak summarily and briefly, it's necessary, as a Law of christ, as a part of his external Worship,
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as a Seal of the Covenant of the Promise of remission of Sins, as a means of exhibiting and conveying of Grace, necessary as the ordinary way, by which in Conjunction with the Covenant,
as a Seal of the Covenant of the Promise of remission of Sins, as a means of exhibiting and conveying of Grace, necessary as the ordinary Way, by which in Conjunction with the Covenant,
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and the Grace of it, God doth save.
and the Grace of it, God does save.
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And therefore none can neglect it, without great indignity to Christ, and great ingratitude for such an high Priviledge and eminent Advantage.
And Therefore none can neglect it, without great indignity to christ, and great ingratitude for such an high Privilege and eminent Advantage.
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But still we must take along with us this Caution:
But still we must take along with us this Caution:
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That this sacred Ordinance be not past over, as a mere customary Thing, as an external Rite only,
That this sacred Ordinance be not passed over, as a mere customary Thing, as an external Rite only,
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or Ceremony, without minding the thing signified; and the correspondent of our part of the Covenant, which our Baptism Signs and Seals.
or Ceremony, without minding the thing signified; and the correspondent of our part of the Covenant, which our Baptism Signs and Seals.
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Our common Negligence in the Duties incumbent on us, and in those Conditions which our Baptism obligeth us to, is certainly one of the great Prejudices that hath hardned the Anabaptists,
Our Common Negligence in the Duties incumbent on us, and in those Conditions which our Baptism obliges us to, is Certainly one of the great Prejudices that hath hardened the Anabaptists,
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and made them look upon our Infant-Baptism, as a trifling Business, a mere insignificant thing.
and made them look upon our Infant baptism, as a trifling Business, a mere insignificant thing.
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I proceed now to the next thing I noted, as the second general Head, which I am in order to consider, viz. That Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,
I proceed now to the next thing I noted, as the second general Head, which I am in order to Consider, viz. That Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,
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and so succeeds Circumcision, which was the initiating Sacrament of the Old. And to discuss this the more fully and methodically;
and so succeeds Circumcision, which was the initiating Sacrament of the Old. And to discuss this the more Fully and methodically;
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I will endeavour to shew you, First, What Baptism or the Sacrament of Baptism is.
I will endeavour to show you, First, What Baptism or the Sacrament of Baptism is.
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Secondly, What it is to be baptized, or what are the Priviledges and Advantages that do accrue to us by our Baptism.
Secondly, What it is to be baptised, or what Are the Privileges and Advantages that do accrue to us by our Baptism.
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And then in the Third Place, I shall endeavour to prove that Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament.
And then in the Third Place, I shall endeavour to prove that Baptism is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament.
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As to the First, The word Sacrament in its original intendment, had the signification of such a Military Oath as was attended with sacred Rites,
As to the First, The word Sacrament in its original intendment, had the signification of such a Military Oath as was attended with sacred Rites,
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and such as led Men, by sensible resemblances, to things of an higher nature. As for the Sacraments of the New Testament, particularly that of Baptism;
and such as led Men, by sensible resemblances, to things of an higher nature. As for the Sacraments of the New Testament, particularly that of Baptism;
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we may consider it in divers Respects; and so may take up various and distinct Notions and Conceptions concerning it.
we may Consider it in diverse Respects; and so may take up various and distinct Notions and Conceptions Concerning it.
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If we consider it with respect to the Divine Grace, so it may and ought to be conceived by us, to be such an outward and visible Sign thereof,
If we Consider it with respect to the Divine Grace, so it may and ought to be conceived by us, to be such an outward and visible Signen thereof,
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as is moreover ordained by Christ to be a means of conveying it unto us, and a pledge to assure us of the same.
as is moreover ordained by christ to be a means of conveying it unto us, and a pledge to assure us of the same.
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Secondly, With relation to our Virtue, or the embracing the Conditions on our Part: So 'twill be such an outward visible Sign thereof, and ought to be so reputed,
Secondly, With Relation to our Virtue, or the embracing the Conditions on our Part: So it'll be such an outward visible Signen thereof, and ought to be so reputed,
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as is appointed by Christ for us to make a Declaration of it, and an Obligation to continue this our Profession,
as is appointed by christ for us to make a Declaration of it, and an Obligation to continue this our Profession,
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and to practise what we so publickly declare and profess.
and to practise what we so publicly declare and profess.
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Thirdly, With reference to that New Covenant, by which the Divine Grace, and our Duty are as it were tied together,
Thirdly, With Referente to that New Covenant, by which the Divine Grace, and our Duty Are as it were tied together,
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so it must be defined such an outward and visible Sign, as is ordained by the same Christ for God and Man to declare their mutual Consent,
so it must be defined such an outward and visible Signen, as is ordained by the same christ for God and Man to declare their mutual Consent,
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and by that Rite explicitely to enter into the said Covenant.
and by that Rite explicitly to enter into the said Covenant.
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Lastly, As to those who are joyned together in the same Covenant, and so are connected to Christ,
Lastly, As to those who Are joined together in the same Covenant, and so Are connected to christ,
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and to one another, then 'tis such an outward and visible Sign, as is by Christ ordained and fitted as a general Badge of their common Profession:
and to one Another, then it's such an outward and visible Signen, as is by christ ordained and fitted as a general Badge of their Common Profession:
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And a means of bringing particular Men into Society, Communion, and Fellowship one with another.
And a means of bringing particular Men into Society, Communion, and Fellowship one with Another.
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In sum, 'tis an outward and visible Sign ordained and fitted by Christ, to signifie and convey and assure the Divine Grace unto us,
In sum, it's an outward and visible Signen ordained and fitted by christ, to signify and convey and assure the Divine Grace unto us,
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and on our part to declare the Duty we owe to God, and to Christ,
and on our part to declare the Duty we owe to God, and to christ,
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and to one another, and to oblige our selves to the constant Profession and Practice of it .
and to one Another, and to oblige our selves to the constant Profession and Practice of it.
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Having thus seen what we are to understand by the Sacrament of Baptism; let us consider, (2.) What it is to be baptized.
Having thus seen what we Are to understand by the Sacrament of Baptism; let us Consider, (2.) What it is to be baptised.
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What are the Priviledges and Advantages, that do redound to the party baptized.
What Are the Privileges and Advantages, that do redound to the party baptised.
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First, Then to be baptized is by a solemn Rite to be explicitely admitted into Covenant with God;First, Then to be baptised is by a solemn Rite to be explicitly admitted into Covenant with God;
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a Covenant of Grace, Pardon and Salvation, which Christ hath purchased with his Blood. And surely 'tis no small Advantage to be brought into such a State;
a Covenant of Grace, Pardon and Salvation, which christ hath purchased with his Blood. And surely it's no small Advantage to be brought into such a State;
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whereby we are consign'd to the Grace of the Gospel, and the mercies of God: Who thereupon don't measure our performances by Grains and Scruples, by perfect unsinning Obedience;
whereby we Are consigned to the Grace of the Gospel, and the Mercies of God: Who thereupon don't measure our performances by Grains and Scruples, by perfect unsinning obedience;
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but with the allowances of the balance of the Sanctuary.
but with the allowances of the balance of the Sanctuary.
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Not exacting from us according to the strict measures of the Law, but saving us by his Grace,
Not exacting from us according to the strict measures of the Law, but Saving us by his Grace,
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or as it is elsewhere in Scripture expressed:
or as it is elsewhere in Scripture expressed:
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According to his mercy. That is by pitying and pardoning us, by relieving and supporting us;According to his mercy. That is by pitying and pardoning us, by relieving and supporting us;
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because he remembers that we are but Dust. Some say that Baptism only washeth away all the Sins that are past; or at present adhering;
Because he remembers that we Are but Dust. some say that Baptism only washes away all the Sins that Are past; or At present adhering;
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but not the Sins of our future Life.
but not the Sins of our future Life.
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But this Sacrament promiseth more and greater Things, even in futurum, and therefore is not repeated,
But this Sacrament promises more and greater Things, even in Future, and Therefore is not repeated,
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because it doth all at once, which it can do at a hundred times.
Because it does all At once, which it can do At a hundred times.
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For it admits us to a state of Pardon, to the condition of Repentance, and the Evangelical Mercy.
For it admits us to a state of Pardon, to the condition of Repentance, and the Evangelical Mercy.
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He that hath entred into this gate of Life, is always in the ready way of having his Sins forgiven,
He that hath entered into this gate of Life, is always in the ready Way of having his Sins forgiven,
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unless he turns aside out of this Path, by renouncing his Baptism, and by utter Apostacy.
unless he turns aside out of this Path, by renouncing his Baptism, and by utter Apostasy.
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The Messalians denied this, and 'twas part of their Heresie to undervalue their Baptism, and to lessen the Grace thereof .
The Messalians denied this, and 'twas part of their Heresy to undervalue their Baptism, and to lessen the Grace thereof.
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But it was in pursuance of this Grace of Baptism, that St. Paul calls the lapsed Galatians to their Covenant of Baptism,
But it was in pursuance of this Grace of Baptism, that Saint Paul calls the lapsed Galatians to their Covenant of Baptism,
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and the Grace of God stipulated in that Sacrament , and therefore wisht them not to hope to be justified by the Law;
and the Grace of God stipulated in that Sacrament, and Therefore wished them not to hope to be justified by the Law;
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seeing they are entred into the Covenant of Faith, and to be justified thereby.
seeing they Are entered into the Covenant of Faith, and to be justified thereby.
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And this he proves, for that they have been baptized, this being the Covenant made in Baptism, the gate to all this Mercy.
And this he Proves, for that they have been baptised, this being the Covenant made in Baptism, the gate to all this Mercy.
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Wherefore he exhorts us to hold fast the Profession of our Faith, the Faith into which we were baptized,
Wherefore he exhorts us to hold fast the Profession of our Faith, the Faith into which we were baptised,
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when we had not only the Truth of God's Promises absolutely Sealed and Confirmed to us;
when we had not only the Truth of God's Promises absolutely Sealed and Confirmed to us;
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but likewise an assurance of what God is ready to do for us, in a way of Grace and Mercy, on condition we be faithful in the duties of the Gospel.
but likewise an assurance of what God is ready to do for us, in a Way of Grace and Mercy, on condition we be faithful in the duties of the Gospel.
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For we must know that the Gospel-Govenant, of which Baptism is the Sign, is not without its Conditions, which Baptism seals in a way of particular application, not only that upon the performing our part of the Covenant, we shall obtain the Grace;
For we must know that the Gospel-Govenant, of which Baptism is the Signen, is not without its Conditions, which Baptism Seals in a Way of particular application, not only that upon the performing our part of the Covenant, we shall obtain the Grace;
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but it seals up to every receiver, their particular right in the Graces promised.
but it Seals up to every receiver, their particular right in the Graces promised.
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If we do not forfeit all by violating and breaking the Covenant, and rend'ring our selves unworthy of the benefits of it.
If we do not forfeit all by violating and breaking the Covenant, and rendering our selves unworthy of the benefits of it.
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Hence the Sacrament of Baptism is said by the Schools to be gratiae exhibitivum, an Ordinance of exhibiting and conferring Grace to those that are rightly baptized;
Hence the Sacrament of Baptism is said by the Schools to be Gratiae exhibitivum, an Ordinance of exhibiting and conferring Grace to those that Are rightly baptised;
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not by its own Operation, but through the Operation of God alone: who in the right use of Baptism does always perform what he hath promised:
not by its own Operation, but through the Operation of God alone: who in the right use of Baptism does always perform what he hath promised:
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For who can deny the effect when we have God's fiat for it. Some indeed ascribe too much to Baptism, others leave it as a mere naked Sign.
For who can deny the Effect when we have God's fiat for it. some indeed ascribe too much to Baptism, Others leave it as a mere naked Signen.
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The bare Element, 'tis true, hath not a power and vertue to convey Grace. The Water is not a subject capable to receive it, and consequently cannot convey it;
The bore Element, it's true, hath not a power and virtue to convey Grace. The Water is not a Subject capable to receive it, and consequently cannot convey it;
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it toucheth not the Soul, it cannot operate upon that, to infuse real Grace;
it touches not the Soul, it cannot operate upon that, to infuse real Grace;
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this would be to ascribe that to the external Instrument, which is peculiar only to the great efficient Cause.
this would be to ascribe that to the external Instrument, which is peculiar only to the great efficient Cause.
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What it conveys and confers is not from any vertue of its own, by its bare application,
What it conveys and confers is not from any virtue of its own, by its bore application,
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but by vertue of Christ's Institution, and its relation to the Covenant. For this Reason its effects are not confin'd to the instant of its Administration.
but by virtue of Christ's Institution, and its Relation to the Covenant. For this Reason its effects Are not confined to the instant of its Administration.
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But it extends its efficacy and influence throughout our Lives, it continues a seal to the Covenant and the promises of Grace and Mercy;
But it extends its efficacy and influence throughout our Lives, it continues a seal to the Covenant and the promises of Grace and Mercy;
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till the Covenant be utterly violated by absolute Apostacy, or final Unbelief: And so it continues an Instrument to convey Grace during our whole Lives;
till the Covenant be utterly violated by absolute Apostasy, or final Unbelief: And so it continues an Instrument to convey Grace during our Whole Lives;
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not only remission of Sins for the time present, but upon our perseverance in the conditions of Faith and Repentance, it continues this Grace of Pardon to us to the last Period.
not only remission of Sins for the time present, but upon our perseverance in the conditions of Faith and Repentance, it continues this Grace of Pardon to us to the last Period.
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So that we are but once baptized for the remission of Sins; though we daily contract Guilt;
So that we Are but once baptised for the remission of Sins; though we daily contract Gilded;
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because being once received it remains a perpetual Pledge and Testimony of the everlasting Covenant of God;
Because being once received it remains a perpetual Pledge and Testimony of the everlasting Covenant of God;
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and of the continual washing away of Sin by the Blood of Christ.
and of the continual washing away of since by the Blood of christ.
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'Twas therefore a causeless fear, occasioned from the Novatian Errour, that made some of the Ancients defer Baptism till near their death,
'Twas Therefore a causeless Fear, occasioned from the Novatian Error, that made Some of the Ancients defer Baptism till near their death,
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as tho' it did not continue to exhibit and convey the Grace of Pardon.
as though it did not continue to exhibit and convey the Grace of Pardon.
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But from what I have already noted, there is no resting on the bare work done:
But from what I have already noted, there is no resting on the bore work done:
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All are not upon the receiving the external Baptism regenerate, and made partakers of internal Grace;
All Are not upon the receiving the external Baptism regenerate, and made partakers of internal Grace;
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as if it were necessarily annexed to the outward Ordinance.
as if it were necessarily annexed to the outward Ordinance.
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Real Sanctification doth not always accompany the Ministration of Baptism Nevertheless the Ordinance is not without its effect, in a way of Grace;
Real Sanctification does not always accompany the Ministration of Baptism Nevertheless the Ordinance is not without its Effect, in a Way of Grace;
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it doth confer on us in a Sacramental Way what it doth exhibit, and Seal to.
it does confer on us in a Sacramental Way what it does exhibit, and Seal to.
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And till there be a Bar put by Men's actual Rejection, those that are truly baptized have a right to the Grace and Mercy sealed.
And till there be a Bar put by Men's actual Rejection, those that Are truly baptised have a right to the Grace and Mercy sealed.
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And tho' Baptism be not always an Instrument of infusing real Grace: Yet hereby we are actually, & de presenti, made partakers of relative Grace;
And though Baptism be not always an Instrument of infusing real Grace: Yet hereby we Are actually, & de presenti, made partakers of relative Grace;
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and have a right to real sanctifying Grace, in that way that God gives it; and so are partakers of relative Regeneration:
and have a right to real sanctifying Grace, in that Way that God gives it; and so Are partakers of relative Regeneration:
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Being as it were, born again into a new State of gracious Relations, Priviledges, and Hopes:
Being as it were, born again into a new State of gracious Relations, Privileges, and Hope's:
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And our Baptism is the Character and Sacramental Seal of this new blessed State of Adoption and Salvation.
And our Baptism is the Character and Sacramental Seal of this new blessed State of Adoption and Salvation.
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And this continues, as I have said, till there be a forfeiture on our Part; and he that will not call this Grace, knows not how to value things Spiritual.
And this continues, as I have said, till there be a forfeiture on our Part; and he that will not call this Grace, knows not how to valve things Spiritual.
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But how rich so ever this Baptismal Grace may be in its self and effects, for the benefit of Infant-Innocency;
But how rich so ever this Baptismal Grace may be in its self and effects, for the benefit of Infant-Innocency;
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'tis not that which is the terms of our Salvation in riper Age, when we come under the guilt of actual Sins:
it's not that which is the terms of our Salvation in riper Age, when we come under the guilt of actual Sins:
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Those that arrive to the Years of Reason and Choice, to them the Gospel tenders Salvation upon condition of actual Faith and Repentance.
Those that arrive to the years of Reason and Choice, to them the Gospel tenders Salvation upon condition of actual Faith and Repentance.
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What is sealed to us in our Infant-state is, continued to us, upon other conditions at Age:
What is sealed to us in our Infant state is, continued to us, upon other conditions At Age:
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The Grace that is made over by the free Covenant of God, and sealed in Baptism, confers a right to the baptized.
The Grace that is made over by the free Covenant of God, and sealed in Baptism, confers a right to the baptised.
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So that if he dies in this State, he dies in this right:
So that if he die in this State, he die in this right:
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But there are other things required for the continuance of it, at years of Knowledge and Reason, which as it is a great Foundation of comfort touching the Salvation of dying Infants,
But there Are other things required for the Continuance of it, At Years of Knowledge and Reason, which as it is a great Foundation of Comfort touching the Salvation of dying Infants,
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and justifies that Clause formerly in the rubick for Baptism;
and Justifies that Clause formerly in the rubick for Baptism;
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so it destroys the vain presumptions of others, and takes Men off from resting on the Grace of Baptism,
so it Destroys the vain presumptions of Others, and Takes Men off from resting on the Grace of Baptism,
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as if it were sufficient for their Salvation;
as if it were sufficient for their Salvation;
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not considering whatever Mercy or Priviledge Baptism doth confirm, is continued to us upon other conditions,
not considering whatever Mercy or Privilege Baptism does confirm, is continued to us upon other conditions,
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after we come to Age, and fall under the guilt of actual Sins. Again, To be baptized, is to be enrolled a Member of the Church;
After we come to Age, and fallen under the guilt of actual Sins. Again, To be baptised, is to be enrolled a Member of the Church;
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incorporated into the Communion of Saints; ingrafted into Christ's Mystical Body.
incorporated into the Communion of Saints; ingrafted into Christ's Mystical Body.
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The Apostle speaking of Christ Mystical, under the similitude of a natural Body, 1 Cor. 12.13. saith, We are baptized into Jesus Christ, into that noble blessed Society of which Christ is the Head;
The Apostle speaking of christ Mystical, under the similitude of a natural Body, 1 Cor. 12.13. Says, We Are baptised into jesus christ, into that noble blessed Society of which christ is the Head;
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and to which belong the Adoption and the Covenant, and the Promises.
and to which belong the Adoption and the Covenant, and the Promises.
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It would be too large a digression, particularly to insist upon the Priviledges and Advantages of the Church of Christ, beyond the rest of the World.
It would be too large a digression, particularly to insist upon the Privileges and Advantages of the Church of christ, beyond the rest of the World.
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Sure I am, of all the judgments that God inflicted upon the Jews, none had comparably that fire of Fury, that terrour of Wrath in it, which was executed in the accomplishment of the threatning mentioned, Zach. 11.9, 10. upon their heinous Provocation, in crucifying the Lord of Life, which filled up the number of their Sins.
Sure I am, of all the Judgments that God inflicted upon the jews, none had comparably that fire of Fury, that terror of Wrath in it, which was executed in the accomplishment of the threatening mentioned, Zach 11.9, 10. upon their heinous Provocation, in crucifying the Lord of Life, which filled up the number of their Sins.
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Upon which they were rejected, cut off from the Olive-Tree, and their Church-enclosure pluckt down:
Upon which they were rejected, Cut off from the Olive-Tree, and their Church-enclosure plucked down:
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So that they were no longer his peculiar People, but were left in common with the rest of the World;
So that they were no longer his peculiar People, but were left in Common with the rest of the World;
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without God, without Christ, and so without all hope of Salvation.
without God, without christ, and so without all hope of Salvation.
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Whereas they only that are added to the Church, that are separated to be God's peculiar Inheritance among all the Tribes of the Earth;
Whereas they only that Are added to the Church, that Are separated to be God's peculiar Inheritance among all the Tribes of the Earth;
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are in the way to be saved; as being the sole objects of his special Care and Providence:
Are in the Way to be saved; as being the sole objects of his special Care and Providence:
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And therefore it must needs be a blessed Priviledge to be brought within the Pale; to be owned by God under such a Relation:
And Therefore it must needs be a blessed Privilege to be brought within the Pale; to be owned by God under such a Relation:
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Now into this Body, this Society, this holy Corporation, we are baptized. And as the Church, in its Constitution is blessed of God, beyond all the World:
Now into this Body, this Society, this holy Corporation, we Are baptised. And as the Church, in its Constitution is blessed of God, beyond all the World:
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So all its Members have the advantage of other benefits flowing from the Communion of Saints, in order to their spiritual and eternal Good.
So all its Members have the advantage of other benefits flowing from the Communion of Saints, in order to their spiritual and Eternal Good.
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As the labours and services of God's Ministers and Ambassadors all are theirs, whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, they are all Servants of Christ,
As the labours and services of God's Ministers and ambassadors all Are theirs, whither Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, they Are all Servants of christ,
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for the edifying this his Body, and the building of them up, till they come to Perfection.
for the edifying this his Body, and the building of them up, till they come to Perfection.
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Again, they have the invisible guard of Angels, watching over, and ministring for the good of such as are Heirs of Salvation;
Again, they have the invisible guard of Angels, watching over, and ministering for the good of such as Are Heirs of Salvation;
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they have all an interest in the Charity, Love, and Prayers of the whole Mystical Body;
they have all an Interest in the Charity, Love, and Prayers of the Whole Mystical Body;
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all joyning in common in their Liturgies for every single Member, how e're divided from one another, by Countries and Languages;
all joining in Common in their Liturgies for every single Member, how ever divided from one Another, by Countries and Languages;
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yea every single Member of this Body hath the united strength of the Prayers of all the Saints on Earth;
yea every single Member of this Body hath the united strength of the Prayers of all the Saints on Earth;
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and I doubt not but in a general manner, the Prayers of all the glorious Society;
and I doubt not but in a general manner, the Prayers of all the glorious Society;
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the crowned part of the Church in Heaven; our elder Brethren; who have finished their warfare, and do now possess the Kingdom of Glory.
the crowned part of the Church in Heaven; our elder Brothers; who have finished their warfare, and do now possess the Kingdom of Glory.
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Should we go no further, we may reflect, and thankfully acknowledge, this happy Priviledge; to be called to this state of Salvation.
Should we go no further, we may reflect, and thankfully acknowledge, this happy Privilege; to be called to this state of Salvation.
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Hence we are brought into a state of Union with Christ;
Hence we Are brought into a state of union with christ;
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made Members of his Mystical Body, and partakers of the influences of his favour, in all the means and ordinances, helps and advantages, whereby he declares himself the Saviour of the Body:
made Members of his Mystical Body, and partakers of the influences of his favour, in all the means and ordinances, helps and advantages, whereby he declares himself the Saviour of the Body:
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By vertue of this Union, all the special saving Graces of his purchase are freely offered, the doors of Mercy stand open to us,
By virtue of this union, all the special Saving Graces of his purchase Are freely offered, the doors of Mercy stand open to us,
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and the gate of Life and Glory is ready to receive us;
and the gate of Life and Glory is ready to receive us;
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provided we abide in him, Hold the head from which all the body, as the Apostle says, Colos. 2.19.
provided we abide in him, Hold the head from which all the body, as the Apostle Says, Colos 2.19.
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by joynts and bands have nourishment ministred, and so don't separate from him by Apostacy, and fall off by an evil heart of unbelief;by Joints and bans have nourishment ministered, and so don't separate from him by Apostasy, and fallen off by an evil heart of unbelief;
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by an impenitent course of Sin and Wickedness;
by an impenitent course of since and Wickedness;
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so long I say as we maintain this Union, we shall not fail to receive influences of Grace,
so long I say as we maintain this union, we shall not fail to receive influences of Grace,
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and spiritul Life, till we come to Glory.
and Spiritual Life, till we come to Glory.
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Having considered what the Sacrament of Baptism is, and the Priviledges and Advantages that redound from thence, I come to evince the truth of the general Proposition, viz. That the Ordinance of Baptism, is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,
Having considered what the Sacrament of Baptism is, and the Privileges and Advantages that redound from thence, I come to evince the truth of the general Proposition, viz. That the Ordinance of Baptism, is the initiating Sacrament of the New Testament,
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and so succeeds Circumcision, which is generally granted to be the initating Sacrament of the Old.
and so succeeds Circumcision, which is generally granted to be the initating Sacrament of the Old.
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In order to this, let it be premised, that there can be no Reason given,
In order to this, let it be premised, that there can be no Reason given,
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why we should not be by some rite matriculated Members of the Christian as well as heretofore, they were thus solemnly initiated into the Jewish Church.
why we should not be by Some rite matriculated Members of the Christian as well as heretofore, they were thus solemnly initiated into the Jewish Church.
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Now what other way is prescribed to us of doing this, than by Baptism;
Now what other Way is prescribed to us of doing this, than by Baptism;
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the most proper rite for this purpose, as it hath been in a manner all along accounted? This rite of Initiation, of admitting Persons into religious Societies, was used by the Posterity of Noah, at least very early among the Jews.
the most proper rite for this purpose, as it hath been in a manner all along accounted? This rite of Initiation, of admitting Persons into religious Societies, was used by the Posterity of Noah, At least very early among the jews.
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Their Enquiry, John 1.25, 28. sounds as much as a tacit acknowledgment of their practising it, (though not as a Sacrament till the Messiah had confirmed it);
Their Enquiry, John 1.25, 28. sounds as much as a tacit acknowledgment of their practising it, (though not as a Sacrament till the Messiah had confirmed it);
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for which we have the Testimonies of their Rabbies, cited by the learned Doctor Hammond . And Bishop Taylor is inclined to give the more credit to such Authorities;
for which we have the Testimonies of their Rabbies, cited by the learned Doctor Hammond. And Bishop Taylor is inclined to give the more credit to such Authorities;
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because the Heathen (as he saith) had the same Rite in many Places, and in many Religions.
Because the Heathen (as he Says) had the same Rite in many Places, and in many Religions.
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Hence a Proselyte is called in Arrianus NONLATINALPHABET one baptised: Baptism being his solemn Investiture, who should enter into any Sect or Religion;
Hence a Proselyte is called in Arianus one baptised: Baptism being his solemn Investiture, who should enter into any Sect or Religion;
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being thereupon reckoned one of that Sect or Religion.
being thereupon reckoned one of that Sect or Religion.
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A Proselyte or Convert, in the Apostle's Phrase, such an one is said to be added to the Church. The Jews have a Tradition that Sarah and Rebeckah, when they were adopted into the Family of the Church;
A Proselyte or Convert, in the Apostle's Phrase, such an one is said to be added to the Church. The jews have a Tradition that Sarah and Rebekah, when they were adopted into the Family of the Church;
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that is the Church respectively, as it was in Abraham 's and Isaac 's House, were baptized.
that is the Church respectively, as it was in Abraham is and Isaac is House, were baptised.
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In St. Paul 's Catechism Baptism is reckoned, as part of the Foundation of the first Principles of Religion; and so proper for Babes:
In Saint Paul is Catechism Baptism is reckoned, as part of the Foundation of the First Principles of Religion; and so proper for Babes:
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Whereby they are matriculated and adopted (as a late Reverend Prelate expresseth it) into the House of their Father,
Whereby they Are matriculated and adopted (as a late Reverend Prelate Expresses it) into the House of their Father,
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and taken into the hands of their Mother.
and taken into the hands of their Mother.
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This then is the ordinary method God hath taken of adding to the Church, such as should be saved:
This then is the ordinary method God hath taken of adding to the Church, such as should be saved:
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And therefore it cannot be denied, but that Baptism, as an initiating Rite, succeeds Circumcision: And my Text will avouch for the truth thereof:
And Therefore it cannot be denied, but that Baptism, as an initiating Rite, succeeds Circumcision: And my Text will avouch for the truth thereof:
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For the Apostle having told the Colossians, that they had the Circumcision made without hands, the Circumcision of the Heart:
For the Apostle having told the colossians, that they had the Circumcision made without hands, the Circumcision of the Heart:
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He further signifies, by way of implication, that they had as good as the outward Circumcision too, by being baptized;
He further signifies, by Way of implication, that they had as good as the outward Circumcision too, by being baptised;
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or he could have no occasion to add, buried with him in Baptism.
or he could have no occasion to add, buried with him in Baptism.
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And his Argument had been a mere Non sequitur, unless he gave them to understand thereby, that Baptism succeeded,
And his Argument had been a mere Non sequitur, unless he gave them to understand thereby, that Baptism succeeded,
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and came in place of Circumcision.
and Come in place of Circumcision.
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And that this was the genuine Sense and intendment of the Apostle, I have, I conceive, not only more fully illustrated,
And that this was the genuine Sense and intendment of the Apostle, I have, I conceive, not only more Fully illustrated,
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but demonstrated in the foregoing Discourse , whereto I refer the Reader.
but demonstrated in the foregoing Discourse, whereto I refer the Reader.
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I proceed in the third Place to shew, that as Christ's Death, so his Burial and Resurrection are not only exemplified in the Ceremony and manner of its Administration;
I proceed in the third Place to show, that as Christ's Death, so his Burial and Resurrection Are not only exemplified in the Ceremony and manner of its Administration;
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but that they ought to be exemplified after a spiritual manner, in the blessed effects and fruits of that Holy Sacrament, viz. In our Mortification and Vivification.
but that they ought to be exemplified After a spiritual manner, in the blessed effects and fruits of that Holy Sacrament, viz. In our Mortification and Vivification.
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First, As to the Symbol or Ceremony, Christ's Burial and Resurrection may be, and are represented in the external Action of that Sacrament, or manner of its admistration.First, As to the Symbol or Ceremony, Christ's Burial and Resurrection may be, and Are represented in the external Actium of that Sacrament, or manner of its administration.
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And the Apostle seems to allude to a Practice, which might then be used by some in those hot Countries, viz. Of dipping or putting the whole Body under Water in Baptism.
And the Apostle seems to allude to a Practice, which might then be used by Some in those hight Countries, viz. Of dipping or putting the Whole Body under Water in Baptism.
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But forasmuch as the Word Baptize, carries not always that signification, or import;
But forasmuch as the Word Baptise, carries not always that signification, or import;
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and for that there is no Command, that Baptism should be always administred exactly after that manner, such a Practice cannot be binding to us:
and for that there is no Command, that Baptism should be always administered exactly After that manner, such a Practice cannot be binding to us:
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So that should it be granted, that there are some very probable instances and examples in Scripture, of dipping and immerging the whole Body in Baptism,
So that should it be granted, that there Are Some very probable instances and Examples in Scripture, of dipping and immerging the Whole Body in Baptism,
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as it must be granted, there are as likely examples and instances of only sprinkling and pouring on of Water:
as it must be granted, there Are as likely Examples and instances of only sprinkling and pouring on of Water:
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This will only argue, that we cannot thereby be bound up to either way.
This will only argue, that we cannot thereby be bound up to either Way.
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But are at liberty to administer it, according to the more prevailing custom, where we live.
But Are At liberty to administer it, according to the more prevailing custom, where we live.
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Moreover, this Ceremony of dipping cannot be practised towards Infants, without great inconvenience and even danger of their Lives, in so tender an Age,
Moreover, this Ceremony of dipping cannot be practised towards Infants, without great inconvenience and even danger of their Lives, in so tender an Age,
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and in so cold a Country as ours is; especially in the Winter Season.
and in so cold a Country as ours is; especially in the Winter Season.
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But here the Anabaptists step in, and urge from hence their way of dipping, and think this is enough for them, not only to plead in their own justification,
But Here the Anabaptists step in, and urge from hence their Way of dipping, and think this is enough for them, not only to plead in their own justification,
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but to confute our way of baptizing, only by sprinkling or pouring on of Water.
but to confute our Way of baptizing, only by sprinkling or pouring on of Water.
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Accordingly a certain Person who takes upon him, to Answer my foregoing Discourse, hath these very words:
Accordingly a certain Person who Takes upon him, to Answer my foregoing Discourse, hath these very words:
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Baptism must be by dipping, not sprinkling; because Baptism rightly administred, doth figure out the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ.
Baptism must be by dipping, not sprinkling; Because Baptism rightly administered, does figure out the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of christ.
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But I know not wherein sprinkling doth it. And then citing Rom. 6.3, 4. he immediately subjoyns:
But I know not wherein sprinkling does it. And then citing Rom. 6.3, 4. he immediately subjoins:
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When the Body is put down under Water, O what resemblance is this of the Burial of Christ.
When the Body is put down under Water, Oh what resemblance is this of the Burial of christ.
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And the rising of the Body up out of the Water of his Resurrection! This is not so pointed out, by sprinkling.
And the rising of the Body up out of the Water of his Resurrection! This is not so pointed out, by sprinkling.
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Now for Answer hereto, to avoid Repetition;
Now for Answer hereto, to avoid Repetition;
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see the Reply, Page the 80. And grant that we do not in our way of administring at least so exactly and fully represent Christ's Burial and Resurrection;
see the Reply, Page the 80. And grant that we do not in our Way of administering At least so exactly and Fully represent Christ's Burial and Resurrection;
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of which, as I have shewn, there is no absolute necessity that it should be so done in the Ceremony;
of which, as I have shown, there is no absolute necessity that it should be so done in the Ceremony;
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it will concern us nevertheless to consider, how we may be said to be buried and risen with Christ, in a spiritual figurative Sense;
it will concern us nevertheless to Consider, how we may be said to be buried and risen with christ, in a spiritual figurative Sense;
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and to see, that the fruits and consequence of our Baptism do answer, as his Death, so his Burial;
and to see, that the fruits and consequence of our Baptism do answer, as his Death, so his Burial;
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which speaks not only our dying unto Sin, but our continuing and persevering in this state of Mortification,
which speaks not only our dying unto since, but our Continuing and persevering in this state of Mortification,
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and likewise his Resurrection in our symbolizing therewith, in rising to newness of Life.
and likewise his Resurrection in our symbolizing therewith, in rising to newness of Life.
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First, As to our Burial with Christ, our Saviour's lying three Days in the Grave, puts it beyond all doubt, that he was in the state of the Dead;First, As to our Burial with christ, our Saviour's lying three Days in the Grave, puts it beyond all doubt, that he was in the state of the Dead;
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so true believers are buried with him.
so true believers Are buried with him.
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But how can that be, you'l say, that we who are true believers suppose, being yet living, can be buried with him, we never were laid in the Grave? Surely not in our Lords!
But how can that be, You'll say, that we who Are true believers suppose, being yet living, can be buried with him, we never were laid in the Grave? Surely not in our lords!
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Which was scituate on Mount Calvary, nigh to Jerusalem; places very distant from our abode.
Which was situate on Mount Calvary, High to Jerusalem; places very distant from our Abided.
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But we must know that 'tis not a natural, but a Mystical Grave or Sepulchre that the Apostle refers to,
But we must know that it's not a natural, but a Mystical Grave or Sepulchre that the Apostle refers to,
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and so we may be said, in a figurative Sense, to be buried with Christ, and that in a double Respect.
and so we may be said, in a figurative Sense, to be buried with christ, and that in a double Respect.
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First, In regard of our justification for the remission of Sins.
First, In regard of our justification for the remission of Sins.
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Secondly, With respect to our sanctification and the mortification of the old Man. Concerning the first, 'tis certain,
Secondly, With respect to our sanctification and the mortification of the old Man. Concerning the First, it's certain,
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as he was not crucified and put to Death, so neither was he buried, which is nothing but the consequent of Death, but for us;
as he was not Crucified and put to Death, so neither was he buried, which is nothing but the consequent of Death, but for us;
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and having under-gone Death, and descended to the dismal state of the Grave for our Salvation;
and having undergone Death, and descended to the dismal state of the Grave for our Salvation;
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'tis evident, that when he was buried, we were buried in him and with him; since 'twas properly for us that he descended into the Grave;
it's evident, that when he was buried, we were buried in him and with him; since 'twas properly for us that he descended into the Grave;
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in that his burial hath discharged this part of our Punishment, and consequently hath changed the nature of our Graves, that instead of being Prisons and Places of Execution, our Graves are now so many Beds, and Dormitories;
in that his burial hath discharged this part of our Punishment, and consequently hath changed the nature of our Graves, that instead of being Prisons and Places of Execution, our Graves Are now so many Beds, and Dormitories;
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wherein our Bodies do repose until the Resurrection.
wherein our Bodies do repose until the Resurrection.
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But 'tis not in this sense that the Apostle saith here we are buried with Christ,
But it's not in this sense that the Apostle Says Here we Are buried with christ,
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but he speaks rather of the first Part of our Sanctification, the Mortification of the old Man in us and its Burial, that is the bringing of it to nought;
but he speaks rather of the First Part of our Sanctification, the Mortification of the old Man in us and its Burial, that is the bringing of it to nought;
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forasmuch as by Christ's Death and Burial, our old Man the body of Sin hath been destroyed and suffered a Death and Burial, like to Christ's;
forasmuch as by Christ's Death and Burial, our old Man the body of since hath been destroyed and suffered a Death and Burial, like to Christ's;
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that as his Flesh after it was deprived of Life, was laid in the Grave, in like manner the old Man of true Believers having been slain, is interred.
that as his Flesh After it was deprived of Life, was laid in the Grave, in like manner the old Man of true Believers having been slave, is interred.
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'Tis in him and with him that we have been buried in this sort.
It's in him and with him that we have been buried in this sort.
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If he had not suffered the one and the other for our Salvation, had not I say his Death and Holy Sepulchre derived unto us an Image and a Copy of his Burial, destroying and burying by the vertue and merits thereof, our old Man,
If he had not suffered the one and the other for our Salvation, had not I say his Death and Holy Sepulchre derived unto us an Image and a Copy of his Burial, destroying and burying by the virtue and merits thereof, our old Man,
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and bringing on him a Mystical Death and Burial, Sin would still live and reign in us.
and bringing on him a Mystical Death and Burial, since would still live and Reign in us.
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In like manner the latter Clause of my Text must be so understood, viz. That Christ by vertue of his Resurrection doth work and produce one in us, which has Resemblance and Analogy with his own, viz. A Resurrection to a new Spiritual and Evangelical Life, instead of that vile and wretched Life which we had by Nature;
In like manner the latter Clause of my Text must be so understood, viz. That christ by virtue of his Resurrection does work and produce one in us, which has Resemblance and Analogy with his own, viz. A Resurrection to a new Spiritual and Evangelical Life, instead of that vile and wretched Life which we had by Nature;
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without which we had lain still dead and in bondage to Sin. For that which formeth in us the new Man,
without which we had lain still dead and in bondage to Sin. For that which formeth in us the new Man,
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and gives us the courage to renounce the World, that we may live above the World, is the perswasion of the love of God,
and gives us the courage to renounce the World, that we may live above the World, is the persuasion of the love of God,
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and the pardon of our Sins, together with the hope of a blissful glorious Immortality, of which he gives us assurance, from his having taken possession of the same for himself and us.
and the pardon of our Sins, together with the hope of a blissful glorious Immortality, of which he gives us assurance, from his having taken possession of the same for himself and us.
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These are the blessed effects and fruits issuing, as from the Death, so from the Burial and Resurrection of Christ, which are sealed to us in the Ordinance of Baptism.
These Are the blessed effects and fruits issuing, as from the Death, so from the Burial and Resurrection of christ, which Are sealed to us in the Ordinance of Baptism.
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Indeed all the means and ordinances which God hath appointed, and enjoyn'd us to make use of in Religion, have no other tendency,
Indeed all the means and ordinances which God hath appointed, and enjoined us to make use of in Religion, have no other tendency,
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but to communicate Jesus Christ to us, as dead, buried, and risen again for us, to the destroying of the old Man, and reviving the new;
but to communicate jesus christ to us, as dead, buried, and risen again for us, to the destroying of the old Man, and reviving the new;
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nor do they ever fail to produce these effects, in any of those that receive them as they ought,
nor do they ever fail to produce these effects, in any of those that receive them as they ought,
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and are not wanting in their Duty.
and Are not wanting in their Duty.
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But the Apostle speaks here only of Baptism, the first and proper Sacrament, or means of Regeneration.
But the Apostle speaks Here only of Baptism, the First and proper Sacrament, or means of Regeneration.
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So treating of the same Subject elsewhere , where, he expresseth himself in like manner;
So treating of the same Subject elsewhere, where, he Expresses himself in like manner;
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which should confute their folly, who withstood one of the old Sacraments of Moses, its giving place to this of Christ's institution,
which should confute their folly, who withstood one of the old Sacraments of Moses, its giving place to this of Christ's Institution,
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so productive of this double effect, and which is also represented as our Apostle here intimates,
so productive of this double Effect, and which is also represented as our Apostle Here intimates,
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and as I have already observed, in the external Action, and manner of Administration. But suppose sprinkling does not carry so express a Figure of Christ's Burial and Resurrection,
and as I have already observed, in the external Actium, and manner of Administration. But suppose sprinkling does not carry so express a Figure of Christ's Burial and Resurrection,
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as that of immersion or dipping; nevertheless the vertue of Holy Baptism is still the same.
as that of immersion or dipping; nevertheless the virtue of Holy Baptism is still the same.
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If therefore we meet with any baptized Persons, as there are but too many such, in whom the old Man is so far from being buried, that he lives and reigns with absolute Power;
If Therefore we meet with any baptised Persons, as there Are but too many such, in whom the old Man is so Far from being buried, that he lives and reigns with absolute Power;
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and the new Man hath neither Life nor Action at all:
and the new Man hath neither Life nor Actium At all:
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It may not be imputed to Christ, who always accompanies his Sacraments with his saving vertue;
It may not be imputed to christ, who always Accompanies his Sacraments with his Saving virtue;
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but unto their own unbelief, who do wretchedly repel the operation of the Grace God,
but unto their own unbelief, who do wretchedly repel the operation of the Grace God,
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and obstruct the effects which he would have assuredly produced in them, if their unworthiness had not frustrated his efficacy towards them:
and obstruct the effects which he would have assuredly produced in them, if their unworthiness had not frustrated his efficacy towards them:
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And therefore 'tis added, Through the faith of the operation of God, an evident Token, that the Sacrament doth mortifie Sin in us,
And Therefore it's added, Through the faith of the operation of God, an evident Token, that the Sacrament does mortify since in us,
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and raise us to Holiness, according to the Faith it meets with in us.
and raise us to Holiness, according to the Faith it meets with in us.
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Now how happy should we be, if we had these things Written and Engraven in deep Letters on our Hearts;
Now how happy should we be, if we had these things Written and Engraven in deep Letters on our Hearts;
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if our actions did justifie our Profession;
if our actions did justify our Profession;
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that we are buried, and risen again with Christ in Baptism, by the faith of the operation of God; that we Are buried, and risen again with christ in Baptism, by the faith of the operation of God;
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but alas, it must be confest to our shame, there appears in the lives of most of us, a very imperfect Idea, of the Burial,
but alas, it must be confessed to our shame, there appears in the lives of most of us, a very imperfect Idea, of the Burial,
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and least of all of the Resurrection of Christ, the Flesh lives and exerciseth great Tyranny in us.
and least of all of the Resurrection of christ, the Flesh lives and Exerciseth great Tyranny in us.
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The new Man, that breaths nothing but Heaven, and loves nothing but Holiness, hath no place in us;
The new Man, that breathes nothing but Heaven, and loves nothing but Holiness, hath no place in us;
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'tis so far from reigning there, that he, acts no more than a dead Body fast shut up in the Grave.
it's so Far from reigning there, that he, acts no more than a dead Body fast shut up in the Grave.
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There is no need to run to Palestine, nor to go up to Mount Calvary, for to enter into his Sepulchre, you are entered into it,
There is no need to run to Palestine, nor to go up to Mount Calvary, for to enter into his Sepulchre, you Are entered into it,
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and buried with him, if by Faith you do mortifie and destroy the Body of Sin;
and buried with him, if by Faith you do mortify and destroy the Body of since;
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to this end we are baptized.
to this end we Are baptised.
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Nor is it a whit the more necessary for having part in his Resurrection, to go and kiss the last Print of his Feet, upon M. Olivet. We are risen with him,
Nor is it a whit the more necessary for having part in his Resurrection, to go and kiss the last Print of his Feet, upon M. Olivet. We Are risen with him,
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if being affected with the glory he brought out of his Tomb, and convinced of the truth of the discoveries he made of a blessed Immortality, we live,
if being affected with the glory he brought out of his Tomb, and convinced of the truth of the discoveries he made of a blessed Immortality, we live,
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as becomes the Gospel, in all holy Conversation;
as becomes the Gospel, in all holy Conversation;
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all the Graces and Priviledges, of which Baptism is a sign and seal on God's Part, are continued to us upon performance of that Duty, to which Baptism is an Engagement on our Part;
all the Graces and Privileges, of which Baptism is a Signen and seal on God's Part, Are continued to us upon performance of that Duty, to which Baptism is an Engagement on our Part;
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and there is no Grace of God, but tends to lay an Obligation on us.
and there is no Grace of God, but tends to lay an Obligation on us.
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The Grace which hath appeared unto us in the Gospel teacheth us to deny ungodliness and worldly Lusts,
The Grace which hath appeared unto us in the Gospel Teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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and to live righteously and holily;
and to live righteously and holily;
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for 'tis naturally inconsistent, that we should be happy partakers of the blessed effects of God's Love and Favour, and the merits of Christ; unless we be holy:
for it's naturally inconsistent, that we should be happy partakers of the blessed effects of God's Love and Favour, and the merits of christ; unless we be holy:
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and therefore, as we have the priviledge to be buried with Christ in Baptism, or to be baptized into him,
and Therefore, as we have the privilege to be buried with christ in Baptism, or to be baptised into him,
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so 'tis necessary that we put on Christ, as our great Lawgiver and Example, to live according to the rule of his holy Doctrine and Precept,
so it's necessary that we put on christ, as our great Lawgiver and Exampl, to live according to the Rule of his holy Doctrine and Precept,
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and to walk in that way which he hath trod before us.
and to walk in that Way which he hath trod before us.
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For in the Institution of Baptism our Lord did not only design a benefit to us;
For in the Institution of Baptism our Lord did not only Design a benefit to us;
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so as to make it an Instrument of Advantage in a way of Grace, but also to bring us under an Obligation of Duty.
so as to make it an Instrument of Advantage in a Way of Grace, but also to bring us under an Obligation of Duty.
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As then we value the Priviledge; let us not neglect the Duty. As we are glad of the mercy offered:
As then we valve the Privilege; let us not neglect the Duty. As we Are glad of the mercy offered:
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So let us mind the Stipulation on our Part, what an obligation lies upon us, to live a Christian life, solemnly to resolve upon the profession and practice of the Law of Christ, according to our utmost Capacity,
So let us mind the Stipulation on our Part, what an obligation lies upon us, to live a Christian life, solemnly to resolve upon the profession and practice of the Law of christ, according to our utmost Capacity,
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and the Ability God hath given us:
and the Ability God hath given us:
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So that tho' in our Infancy, the faith and repentance of our Parents or Proparents, such I mean by whom we are adopted, may be reckoned as ours by vertue of God's Promise to Believers and their Seed:
So that though in our Infancy, the faith and Repentance of our Parents or Properants, such I mean by whom we Are adopted, may be reckoned as ours by virtue of God's Promise to Believers and their Seed:
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Yet if in due time, we do not personally believe and repent, our Baptism is made frustrate and vain, 'tis then in our Choice, either to rescind or annul our Baptism,
Yet if in due time, we do not personally believe and Repent, our Baptism is made frustrate and vain, it's then in our Choice, either to rescind or annul our Baptism,
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and to turn Heathens or Apostates: Or to ratifie and confirm the same. If we disclaim and renounce our Baptism:
and to turn heathens or Apostates: Or to ratify and confirm the same. If we disclaim and renounce our Baptism:
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We do in effect disclaim and renounce all Right and Title, claim and interest in the promises of Christ;
We do in Effect disclaim and renounce all Right and Title, claim and Interest in the promises of christ;
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we cast him off, tread his Blood under Foot, as an unholy Thing: Neither can we expect any strength from him against Temptations;
we cast him off, tread his Blood under Foot, as an unholy Thing: Neither can we expect any strength from him against Temptations;
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but are left in the Power, and under the dominion of all Sin and Villany.
but Are left in the Power, and under the dominion of all since and Villainy.
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We renounce the Article of remission of Sins, and the claim and right which otherwise we might have to everlasting Life.
We renounce the Article of remission of Sins, and the claim and right which otherwise we might have to everlasting Life.
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But if we submit to the terms of the Covenant, and embrace the Conditions, we stand obliged and bound to lead a mortified and a Holy Life;
But if we submit to the terms of the Covenant, and embrace the Conditions, we stand obliged and bound to led a mortified and a Holy Life;
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to be implanted into the similitude of Christ's Death and Resurrection;
to be implanted into the similitude of Christ's Death and Resurrection;
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or we make void the Grace of God, and most unworthily forfeit and reject it, by breaking Covenant with him.
or we make void the Grace of God, and most unworthily forfeit and reject it, by breaking Covenant with him.
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These things being considered, we cannot chuse but confess, that as it was a great act of Charity in our Friends,
These things being considered, we cannot choose but confess, that as it was a great act of Charity in our Friends,
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so early to engage us in so beneficial an Indenture: So we are bound to stand to their Engagement, which they made in our Name,
so early to engage us in so beneficial an Indenture: So we Are bound to stand to their Engagement, which they made in our Name,
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and to observe the Conditions of it, through the whole course of our Lives;
and to observe the Conditions of it, through the Whole course of our Lives;
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especially considering, that as God hath by his own Institution and Appointment, put us under a strict Obligation of Duty,
especially considering, that as God hath by his own Institution and Appointment, put us under a strict Obligation of Duty,
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so we have by our Baptism submitted to the terms, and actually undertaken the Conditions.
so we have by our Baptism submitted to the terms, and actually undertaken the Conditions.
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Having to this purpose entered into a most solemn League and Covenant, and as it were subscribed thereunto;
Having to this purpose entered into a most solemn League and Covenant, and as it were subscribed thereunto;
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promising and vowing unto God, to answer our Engagement, to our utmost Ability:
promising and vowing unto God, to answer our Engagement, to our utmost Ability:
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So that the Vow and Covenant of God is upon us, to live as his Servants,
So that the Voelli and Covenant of God is upon us, to live as his Servants,
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as Men who are dead to Sin, and alive unto God:
as Men who Are dead to since, and alive unto God:
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Know you not? was the sharp and cutting expostulation of St. Paul to all licentious Christians; Rom. 6.3.Know you not? was the sharp and cutting expostulation of Saint Paul to all licentious Christians; Rom. 6.3.
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who presume, when once they are baptized into the Church of Christ, and profess themselves Christians,
who presume, when once they Are baptised into the Church of christ, and profess themselves Christians,
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and partake of the Ordinances, they may then live as they list, and be saved however.
and partake of the Ordinances, they may then live as they list, and be saved however.
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This is intimated in the first Verse of that 6th to the Romans, where 'tis said, Let us continue in sin that grace may abound;
This is intimated in the First Verse of that 6th to the Roman, where it's said, Let us continue in since that grace may abound;
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as if some had thus flattered themselves, that though they continued in the course of their Sins,
as if Some had thus flattered themselves, that though they continued in the course of their Sins,
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yet however grace and mercy from Christ would abound towards them and save them.
yet however grace and mercy from christ would abound towards them and save them.
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But the Apostle, as startled at such an Imagination, crys out, God forbid! God forbid such a horrid thought should possess any of our Hearts;
But the Apostle, as startled At such an Imagination, cries out, God forbid! God forbid such a horrid Thought should possess any of our Hearts;
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and then subjoyns the impossibility, that any such foul imagination should prevail upon the Heart and life of any regenerate Christian;
and then subjoins the impossibility, that any such foul imagination should prevail upon the Heart and life of any regenerate Christian;
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which would be as strange a Prodigy, as if the dead should rise out of their Graves,
which would be as strange a Prodigy, as if the dead should rise out of their Graves,
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and Walk, and Live, as they did in their life time; and thereupon he bids them to look to their Baptism;
and Walk, and Live, as they did in their life time; and thereupon he bids them to look to their Baptism;
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for that they cannot be Ignorant, that when they were baptized into Christ Jesus, they were baptized into his death;
for that they cannot be Ignorant, that when they were baptised into christ jesus, they were baptised into his death;
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and here in my Text, buried with him in Baptism.
and Here in my Text, buried with him in Baptism.
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And doth the Death, the Burial of Christ, stand for a Cypher? Hath Christ his Death and Burial, no tye upon us in this holy Sacrament? Hath it no Power, Vertue,
And does the Death, the Burial of christ, stand for a Cypher? Hath christ his Death and Burial, no tie upon us in this holy Sacrament? Hath it no Power, Virtue,
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or Influence? Certainly it hath done us little good, if we exemplifie it not in the death and mortification of Sin:
or Influence? Certainly it hath done us little good, if we exemplify it not in the death and mortification of since:
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This is the duty of every baptized Christian.
This is the duty of every baptised Christian.
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So far necessary, that we can have no benefit by our Baptism, no portion in Christ,
So Far necessary, that we can have no benefit by our Baptism, no portion in christ,
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or in his Death and Burial, but by our being dead and even buried unto Sin.
or in his Death and Burial, but by our being dead and even buried unto Sin.
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If it be said, how must we be thus dead to Sin, to have any share in Christ and his Death? For we cannot say we are dead to it, we find it still lively and stirring in us,
If it be said, how must we be thus dead to since, to have any share in christ and his Death? For we cannot say we Are dead to it, we find it still lively and stirring in us,
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and too much prevailing with us. I answer, We are then dead to Sin, when we live not any longer therein.
and too much prevailing with us. I answer, We Are then dead to since, when we live not any longer therein.
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And that is (to expound the Apostle's meaning) First, When we do not only refrain,
And that is (to expound the Apostle's meaning) First, When we do not only refrain,
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and forbear our Sins for a while, but do really aim at no less than the mortification of our Lusts. Secondly,
and forbear our Sins for a while, but do really aim At no less than the mortification of our Lusts. Secondly,
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When though we are not quite dead to Sin, yet we are not dead in Sin,
When though we Are not quite dead to since, yet we Are not dead in since,
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but are sensible of the Venom and Sting of it. Thirdly, When though we cannot live, and not Sin;
but Are sensible of the Venom and Sting of it. Thirdly, When though we cannot live, and not since;
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yet we do not live in it:
yet we do not live in it:
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'Tis not as our Life, so far from that, that 'tis grievous to us, 'tis as Death.
It's not as our Life, so Far from that, that it's grievous to us, it's as Death.
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Lastly, When, though our Sins be not quite dead, yet they are languishing and decaying, in a lingering and dying state: and if we commit Sin;
Lastly, When, though our Sins be not quite dead, yet they Are languishing and decaying, in a lingering and dying state: and if we commit since;
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yet we do not continue in it, but repent and turn from it.
yet we do not continue in it, but Repent and turn from it.
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But how shall we, you'l say, thus mortifie our Sins? Why we must fetch our Weapons against our prevailing Lusts from our Baptism:
But how shall we, You'll say, thus mortify our Sins? Why we must fetch our Weapons against our prevailing Lustiest from our Baptism:
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As David took the smooth Stones out of the Brook of Water, with which he slew Goliah, 1 Sam. 17.40.
As David took the smooth Stones out of the Brook of Water, with which he slew Goliath, 1 Sam. 17.40.
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So ought we to draw help and directions, from the Water of Baptism, to deaden the force of the most Giant-like Sin,
So ought we to draw help and directions, from the Water of Baptism, to deaden the force of the most Giantlike since,
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and to lay it at our Feet:
and to lay it At our Feet:
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Yea our Baptism doth not only direct us herein, holding forth the conditions on our Part, what Duty is incumbent upon us,
Yea our Baptism does not only Direct us herein, holding forth the conditions on our Part, what Duty is incumbent upon us,
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and likewise impower and enable us for the Encounter, as it conveys unto us the Grace of God,
and likewise empower and enable us for the Encounter, as it conveys unto us the Grace of God,
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and the assistance of his Spirit;
and the assistance of his Spirit;
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but moreover it obligeth us thereto in the highest nature, by the most solemn and the strongest Bonds that may be;
but moreover it obliges us thereto in the highest nature, by the most solemn and the Strongest Bonds that may be;
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in that we Vow to God through Christ to perform it. The firmest Obligation imaginable;
in that we Voelli to God through christ to perform it. The firmest Obligation imaginable;
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upon the deepest penalty, as ever we hope to have an interest in Christ, or in the Death of Christ, q. d. we disclaim all hope and interest in Christ,
upon the Deepest penalty, as ever we hope to have an Interest in christ, or in the Death of christ, q. worser. we disclaim all hope and Interest in christ,
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and his Death, if we be not the Death of every ruling Sin in us. This surely is enough to make us bestir our selves;
and his Death, if we be not the Death of every ruling since in us. This surely is enough to make us Bestir our selves;
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and set upon it, and even to compel us to it.
and Set upon it, and even to compel us to it.
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When the forty Jews, ( Act. 23.12.) Bound themselves with an Oath, that they would neither eat nor drink, till they had killed Paul;
When the forty jews, (Act. 23.12.) Bound themselves with an Oath, that they would neither eat nor drink, till they had killed Paul;
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how did the consciousness of this Oath urge them to lie in wait for him! v. 16. and how resolved were they upon his Death with all suddenness!
how did the consciousness of this Oath urge them to lie in wait for him! v. 16. and how resolved were they upon his Death with all suddenness!
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And we, saith they, e're he come near, are ready to kill him, v. 15. We are under such an Oath to God by our Vow of Baptism, to mortifie and kill our prevailing Sins;And we, Says they, ever he come near, Are ready to kill him, v. 15. We Are under such an Oath to God by our Voelli of Baptism, to mortify and kill our prevailing Sins;
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as these were to kill Paul; theirs was unjust, to murther an Innocent; ours most just and necessary, to Execute the greatest Traytor in the World.
as these were to kill Paul; theirs was unjust, to murder an Innocent; ours most just and necessary, to Execute the greatest Traitor in the World.
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And therefore let us remember, when our hearts would fain spare our Sins, and any way indulge them:
And Therefore let us Remember, when our hearts would fain spare our Sins, and any Way indulge them:
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That this sacred Vow is upon us. What was the Reason Jonathan durst venture to tast of the Hony in the Wood,
That this sacred Voelli is upon us. What was the Reason Johnathan durst venture to taste of the Honey in the Wood,
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when the Israelites durst not touch it, 1 Sam. 14.27? He considered not the Oath by which he and they were obliged not to eat of it.
when the Israelites durst not touch it, 1 Sam. 14.27? He considered not the Oath by which he and they were obliged not to eat of it.
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So why do you thus follow and pursue such and such a pleasing profitable Sin? You mind not the Oath, the Sacrament, the Vow, in which you are obliged, not to tast such forbidden Fruit;
So why do you thus follow and pursue such and such a pleasing profitable since? You mind not the Oath, the Sacrament, the Voelli, in which you Are obliged, not to taste such forbidden Fruit;
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but on the contrary to renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world,
but on the contrary to renounce the Devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world,
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and all the sinful lusts of the flesh. But to come more near and home in the way of Application;and all the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh. But to come more near and home in the Way of Application;
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Is Baptism an Ordinance that engages us to Duty, and that as the Condition of the continuance of the Benefits contained in the Promises and Covenant to which it is the Seal? We see what a Foundation of loose vain hope, a bare Baptismal Christianity is:
Is Baptism an Ordinance that engages us to Duty, and that as the Condition of the Continuance of the Benefits contained in the Promises and Covenant to which it is the Seal? We see what a Foundation of lose vain hope, a bore Baptismal Christianity is:
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What slight tinctured Christians those are, that have only the outward washing of Baptism, but abandon the practice of a Christian Life:
What slight tinctured Christians those Are, that have only the outward washing of Baptism, but abandon the practice of a Christian Life:
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Who please themselves in a Sign, without the effect; and boast themselves in a Figure and Shadow, without the Substance and Grace of it.
Who please themselves in a Signen, without the Effect; and boast themselves in a Figure and Shadow, without the Substance and Grace of it.
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The Baptism of Water, howsoever it may avail us in the state of Infancy, in which state God requires no actual Performance of Duty:
The Baptism of Water, howsoever it may avail us in the state of Infancy, in which state God requires no actual Performance of Duty:
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Yet when we grow up to Years of Knowledge and Reason, and come under the Law of Duty, it availeth nothing, without the Baptism of the Spirit in actual Regeneration and Sanctification;
Yet when we grow up to years of Knowledge and Reason, and come under the Law of Duty, it availeth nothing, without the Baptism of the Spirit in actual Regeneration and Sanctification;
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I mean without an actual Repentance and Abrenunciation of Sin and Satan, and the practice of a Holy Life.
I mean without an actual Repentance and Abrenunciation of since and Satan, and the practice of a Holy Life.
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Our Baptism will but remain as a Testimony against us of our perfidious violation of the Covenant of God,
Our Baptism will but remain as a Testimony against us of our perfidious violation of the Covenant of God,
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and of the falseness and treachery of our evil Hearts, who pretend to be and own our selves the Subjects and Servants of Jesus Christ,
and of the falseness and treachery of our evil Hearts, who pretend to be and own our selves the Subject's and Servants of jesus christ,
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and yet basely revolt from and disobey him: This is to speak Christ fair, and then to betray him.
and yet basely revolt from and disobey him: This is to speak christ fair, and then to betray him.
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Mens receiving the name of Christ's Disciples and Servants in Baptism, makes the Disobedience of their sinful Lives more hateful and abominable.
Mens receiving the name of Christ's Disciples and Servants in Baptism, makes the Disobedience of their sinful Lives more hateful and abominable.
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In this respect some had an erroneous conceit of Old, which made them defer their Baptism, thinking they had a greater Liberty before than after their Baptism;
In this respect Some had an erroneous conceit of Old, which made them defer their Baptism, thinking they had a greater Liberty before than After their Baptism;
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and therefore were wont to say in St. Austin's time, Sine illum facere, nondum baptizatus est;
and Therefore were wont to say in Saint Austin's time, Sine Ilum facere, Nondum Baptized est;
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let him alone, he is not yet baptized; implying the strict Obligation that lies upon Men by Baptism unto Holiness of Life:
let him alone, he is not yet baptised; implying the strict Obligation that lies upon Men by Baptism unto Holiness of Life:
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What is Christian Baptism without a Christian Life? 'Tis not this external Badge or Cognizance, 'tis not a common profession that follows it, that will be a Title to Heaven.
What is Christian Baptism without a Christian Life? It's not this external Badge or Cognizance, it's not a Common profession that follows it, that will be a Title to Heaven.
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'Tis in vain to pretend that we have been baptized into Christ, or are buried with him in Baptism,
It's in vain to pretend that we have been baptised into christ, or Are buried with him in Baptism,
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and have made profession of his name; if we be workers of iniquity; our doom at last will be to depart from him.
and have made profession of his name; if we be workers of iniquity; our doom At last will be to depart from him.
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That which is most material and considerable in our Baptism, and which most contributes to our eternal Interest and Salvation, is not (as at first I noted from St. Peter ) the putting away the filth of the Flesh:
That which is most material and considerable in our Baptism, and which most contributes to our Eternal Interest and Salvation, is not (as At First I noted from Saint Peter) the putting away the filth of the Flesh:
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But the Answer of a good Conscience towards God.
But the Answer of a good Conscience towards God.
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What then doth our Conscience answer, touching the performance of the Conditions on our Part? We build our hopes and confidences upon the Sands,
What then does our Conscience answer, touching the performance of the Conditions on our Part? We built our hope's and confidences upon the Sands,
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unless we keep the Faith whereinto we are baptized, and perform the Duty to which our Baptism obligeth.
unless we keep the Faith whereinto we Are baptised, and perform the Duty to which our Baptism obliges.
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How vainly do Men bear themselves up, upon the Title of an outward Baptism, as if thereby they were good Christians!
How vainly do Men bear themselves up, upon the Title of an outward Baptism, as if thereby they were good Christians!
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though the course of their Lives be a flat Contradiction to the holiness and purity of the Christian Religion,
though the course of their Lives be a flat Contradiction to the holiness and purity of the Christian Religion,
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and in effect the renouncing of it!
and in Effect the renouncing of it!
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The truth is, there is a sad answering of this Engagement, in the generality of those that are baptized.
The truth is, there is a sad answering of this Engagement, in the generality of those that Are baptised.
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What backsliding from, and violations of the baptismal Covenant!
What backsliding from, and violations of the baptismal Covenant!
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From the observation of whose Lives, a Heathen might conclude, as Salvian complained of old, Si Christus sancta docuisset, if Christ had taught holiness,
From the observation of whose Lives, a Heathen might conclude, as Salvian complained of old, Si Christus sancta docuisset, if christ had taught holiness,
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why don't Christians practise it? Either, as he goes on, your Christ is no God, who allows such evil Lives,
why don't Christians practise it? Either, as he Goes on, your christ is no God, who allows such evil Lives,
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or you are no Christians who practise such Things.
or you Are not Christians who practise such Things.
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Are they Christians, are they dedicated to the honour and service of God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, who lead such impure Lives, who slight the ways of Religion,
are they Christians, Are they dedicated to the honour and service of God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, who led such impure Lives, who slight the ways of Religion,
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and set at nought the Laws and Commands of Christ, and are so devoted to the ways of their own evil hearts? Would Men but consider how they have performed their Covenant with God, into which they were entered by Baptism,
and Set At nought the Laws and Commands of christ, and Are so devoted to the ways of their own evil hearts? Would Men but Consider how they have performed their Covenant with God, into which they were entered by Baptism,
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and what an aggravation of the Sin of their unholy unchristan Life ariseth hence, this must needs give a check to their sinful Carreer.
and what an aggravation of the since of their unholy unchristan Life arises hence, this must needs give a check to their sinful Career.
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If Infidels, and they that know not God do Blaspheme his holy Name, and fight against Heaven by their open Impieties, this is no such great Wonder;
If Infidels, and they that know not God do Blaspheme his holy Name, and fight against Heaven by their open Impieties, this is no such great Wonder;
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but for you that have given up your names unto Christ, that have dedicated your selves by Covenant to his Honour and Service, to break those sacred Bonds,
but for you that have given up your names unto christ, that have dedicated your selves by Covenant to his Honour and Service, to break those sacred Bonds,
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and to stand it out in your Impenitency and Rebellion against God, and to live like Gentiles, his professed Enemies;
and to stand it out in your Impenitency and Rebellion against God, and to live like Gentiles, his professed Enemies;
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to forsake him and his ways, and to wallow in the impurities of an evil Conversation, is unaccountable.
to forsake him and his ways, and to wallow in the Impurities of an evil Conversation, is unaccountable.
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How dreadful will the Day be, when the Lord shall come to avenge him of his Adversaries? You shall not perish under such easie Circumstances of Wrath and Vengeance, as do the Gentiles.
How dreadful will the Day be, when the Lord shall come to avenge him of his Adversaries? You shall not perish under such easy circumstances of Wrath and Vengeance, as do the Gentiles.
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The Aggravation of your Sin and Judgment will be the treading under Foot the Blood of the Covenant. Thus far in general.
The Aggravation of your since and Judgement will be the treading under Foot the Blood of the Covenant. Thus Far in general.
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But to proceed to some particulars, and so to make some further improvement, by way of use, of what hath been delivered on this Subject.
But to proceed to Some particulars, and so to make Some further improvement, by Way of use, of what hath been Delivered on this Subject.
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Doth holy Baptism admit us to a state of such high Priviledges and Advantages, as I have observed? Then we may see how injurious they are who deny Baptism to Infants;
Does holy Baptism admit us to a state of such high Privileges and Advantages, as I have observed? Then we may see how injurious they Are who deny Baptism to Infants;
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and so as much as lies in them keep them from Christ, I mean in the visible way, in which we are brought unto Christ;
and so as much as lies in them keep them from christ, I mean in the visible Way, in which we Are brought unto christ;
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from that Grace, which is the internal mystery of this sacramental Ordinance.
from that Grace, which is the internal mystery of this sacramental Ordinance.
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In which respect we are said to be baptized into Christ, if they have any right to the grace and spiritual Benefits, which are the Mystery, the Spirit and Life of this Sacrament,
In which respect we Are said to be baptised into christ, if they have any right to the grace and spiritual Benefits, which Are the Mystery, the Spirit and Life of this Sacrament,
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why not to the external Symbolical signification and Seal of it? Shall Men hinder them from this visible application of the Grace of Baptism? If we affirm they have no right to this Grace, what greater uncharitableness and presumptuous straightning the favour of God and Christ? For where has he debarred and excluded them from his Covenant and Promises,
why not to the external Symbolical signification and Seal of it? Shall Men hinder them from this visible application of the Grace of Baptism? If we affirm they have no right to this Grace, what greater uncharitableness and presumptuous straightening the favour of God and christ? For where has he debarred and excluded them from his Covenant and Promises,
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and cast them out of that Body, whereof he is the Head, and the Saviour.
and cast them out of that Body, whereof he is the Head, and the Saviour.
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Certain it is, this was one of the great Blessings of the Covenant with Abraham; I will be thy God,
Certain it is, this was one of the great Blessings of the Covenant with Abraham; I will be thy God,
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and the God of thy Children after thee. and the God of thy Children After thee.
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Thus ran the Promises of old, He sheweth mercy unto thousands of generations of them that love him, and keep his commandments;
Thus ran the Promises of old, He shows mercy unto thousands of generations of them that love him, and keep his Commandments;
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the seed of the righteous is blessed: Children are the heritage of the Lord. They had the Seal of the Covenant, Circumcision externally applying the Promises:the seed of the righteous is blessed: Children Are the heritage of the Lord. They had the Seal of the Covenant, Circumcision externally applying the Promises:
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And are the favours of Christ more narrow under the Gospel, who is yet the Mediator of a better Covenant? Has Christ only a love for the Parents,
And Are the favours of christ more narrow under the Gospel, who is yet the Mediator of a better Covenant? Has christ only a love for the Parents,
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and none for the Children? and yet hath told us, if the root be holy, so are the branches;
and none for the Children? and yet hath told us, if the root be holy, so Are the branches;
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Is not Christ the Redeemer of Infants? Did he purchase no Pardon, no Grace, or remission of Sins for them? How abominably injurious would this be to Christ,
Is not christ the Redeemer of Infants? Did he purchase no Pardon, no Grace, or remission of Sins for them? How abominably injurious would this be to christ,
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and the fullness of his Oblation and Merit!
and the fullness of his Oblation and Merit!
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Will Christ give them no place in his mystical Body, in his Church and Kingdom? And yet,
Will christ give them no place in his mystical Body, in his Church and Kingdom? And yet,
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when he was upon Earth, commanded the little Children to be brought unto him, and took them into his Arms,
when he was upon Earth, commanded the little Children to be brought unto him, and took them into his Arms,
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and blessed them, declaring that such did belong to his Kingdom; of such is the kingdom of God, Mark 13.14.
and blessed them, declaring that such did belong to his Kingdom; of such is the Kingdom of God, Mark 13.14.
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If the Infants of Believers under the Gospel be not capable of the Grace signed and sealed,
If the Infants of Believers under the Gospel be not capable of the Grace signed and sealed,
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then there will follow many sad unscriptural Consequences:
then there will follow many sad unscriptural Consequences:
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Then they belong not to the Church and Body of Christ, they are in the same Case with the Children of Infidels, left without as common and unclean.
Then they belong not to the Church and Body of christ, they Are in the same Case with the Children of Infidels, left without as Common and unclean.
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This Principle mingles the holy Seed with the Heathens, and renders the favours of the Gospel more narrow than those of the legal Covenant,
This Principle mingles the holy Seed with the heathens, and renders the favours of the Gospel more narrow than those of the Legal Covenant,
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and the Christian Seed in much worse Circumstances, than the Jewish. Yea they would not only be without the Church, but without the Covenant;
and the Christian Seed in much Worse circumstances, than the Jewish. Yea they would not only be without the Church, but without the Covenant;
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and so without Christ, or any special relation to him. So far without as are the Gentiles, Dogs and Strangers:
and so without christ, or any special Relation to him. So Far without as Are the Gentiles, Dogs and Strangers:
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While they are disputed out of the Covenant, all well grounded hopes of their Justification and Salvation are disputed away, dying in that State.
While they Are disputed out of the Covenant, all well grounded hope's of their Justification and Salvation Are disputed away, dying in that State.
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'Tis vain to recur to the secret Election of God, for the grounds of this Hope.
It's vain to recur to the secret Election of God, for the grounds of this Hope.
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Faith and Hope must be grounded upon some Word of God:
Faith and Hope must be grounded upon Some Word of God:
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If God have excluded them from the Covenant of Salvation, how shall we conclude that they belong to the Election of God? And if the Case were so,
If God have excluded them from the Covenant of Salvation, how shall we conclude that they belong to the Election of God? And if the Case were so,
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well may the Parents of dying Infants, mourn over them as those that have no hope.
well may the Parents of dying Infants, mourn over them as those that have no hope.
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All those then are rash groundless uncharitable Conclusions, highly derogatory to the Love of God, to the infinite riches and freeness of his Grace.
All those then Are rash groundless uncharitable Conclusions, highly derogatory to the Love of God, to the infinite riches and freeness of his Grace.
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But on the other hand, if God and Christ have not excluded them from the Grace of Baptism, the Mercy and Grace which is there signified, who shall forbid Water, the external sealing Application? If God have not denied the greater, who shall deny the less;
But on the other hand, if God and christ have not excluded them from the Grace of Baptism, the Mercy and Grace which is there signified, who shall forbid Water, the external sealing Application? If God have not denied the greater, who shall deny the less;
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if God have not excluded them from the Substance and Mystery, why shall they be denied the external Rite and Symbol? Either then they must be highly uncharitable, in denying Infants the Grace of Baptism,
if God have not excluded them from the Substance and Mystery, why shall they be denied the external Rite and Symbol? Either then they must be highly uncharitable, in denying Infants the Grace of Baptism,
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and so leave them in an evil Case;
and so leave them in an evil Case;
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or else be very unjust, in denying them the Seal, where God grants them the substance.
or Else be very unjust, in denying them the Seal, where God grants them the substance.
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Thirdly, Let this serve to humble those that walk unworthy of this Priviledge of being baptized,Thirdly, Let this serve to humble those that walk unworthy of this Privilege of being baptised,
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and thereby admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, initiated Members of his Church.
and thereby admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, initiated Members of his Church.
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Can it seem a light thing in our Eyes, that when God has passed by the greatest part of the World,
Can it seem a Light thing in our Eyes, that when God has passed by the greatest part of the World,
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as strangers from his Family and Kingdom, and hath left them under the Kingdom of Satan,
as Strangers from his Family and Kingdom, and hath left them under the Kingdom of Satan,
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and taken us, no better by Nature than they are, to be his peculiar ones, into Covenant with himself,
and taken us, no better by Nature than they Are, to be his peculiar ones, into Covenant with himself,
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and to train us up under such heavenly Ordinances:
and to train us up under such heavenly Ordinances:
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We should notwithstanding walk as Rebels and Enemies unto him, like the unbaptized World? Do we know into what a Covenant he hath taken us, what he hath done for,
We should notwithstanding walk as Rebels and Enemies unto him, like the unbaptized World? Do we know into what a Covenant he hath taken us, what he hath done for,
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and expects from us? What means then our Conversation, so repugnant to our Profession? Is it because we renounce the Covenant,
and expects from us? What means then our Conversation, so repugnant to our Profession? Is it Because we renounce the Covenant,
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as being made when we understood it not? If there be any such Apostates, let them take their Course, serve the God they have chosen.
as being made when we understood it not? If there be any such Apostates, let them take their Course, serve the God they have chosen.
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But say what iniquity, what ill is there in this Covenant of your Baptism, what disadvantage have you met withal? Or how,
But say what iniquity, what ill is there in this Covenant of your Baptism, what disadvantage have you met withal? Or how,
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or where do you hope to find better things, than what are here exhibited and ensured? Than,
or where do you hope to find better things, than what Are Here exhibited and insured? Than,
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for instance, for God to be your Father, Christ your Saviour, the Spirit your Comforter; than to have your Sins pardoned and remitted;
for instance, for God to be your Father, christ your Saviour, the Spirit your Comforter; than to have your Sins pardoned and remitted;
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than to be adopted, justified, sanctified, and every way comfortably provided for here, and in the end eternally saved.
than to be adopted, justified, sanctified, and every Way comfortably provided for Here, and in the end eternally saved.
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Do the Gods you have chosen to serve provide better things than these, that you renounce Christ for their sake? If you say God forbid you should so do, you hope to be saved by him, as well as any other;
Do the God's you have chosen to serve provide better things than these, that you renounce christ for their sake? If you say God forbid you should so do, you hope to be saved by him, as well as any other;
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then tell me seriously, do you expect that Christ should stand bound to perform his Part of the Covenant,
then tell me seriously, do you expect that christ should stand bound to perform his Part of the Covenant,
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and you left at liberty, whether you discharge your part or no? That he should love you,
and you left At liberty, whither you discharge your part or no? That he should love you,
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and you hate him? That he should be your God, and you remain the Devil's Servants? That he should provide Heaven for you,
and you hate him? That he should be your God, and you remain the Devil's Servants? That he should provide Heaven for you,
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and you walk in the way that leads to Hell? Be not deceived, he hath sworn the contrary,
and you walk in the Way that leads to Hell? Be not deceived, he hath sworn the contrary,
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and hath heaped up Tribulation and Wrath for every Soul that doth Evil. For that Person more especially, who,
and hath heaped up Tribulation and Wrath for every Soul that does Evil. For that Person more especially, who,
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though baptized, hath profaned and made the Blood of the Covenant as an unholy Thing.
though baptised, hath profaned and made the Blood of the Covenant as an unholy Thing.
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Fourthly, Let the consideration of this great Priviledge excite us to a Holy Life, to live as Men who are dead to Sin, and alive unto God.Fourthly, Let the consideration of this great Privilege excite us to a Holy Life, to live as Men who Are dead to since, and alive unto God.
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To make account, that it ought to be as strange, to see a baptized Person walk in a sinful Course,
To make account, that it ought to be as strange, to see a baptised Person walk in a sinful Course,
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as to see a Spectrum a walking Ghost at Noon-day: We are buried with Christ in Baptism;
as to see a Spectrum a walking Ghost At Noonday: We Are buried with christ in Baptism;
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And how can we, who are dead to Sin, live any longer therein? saith the Apostle.And how can we, who Are dead to since, live any longer therein? Says the Apostle.
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So that we are or should be at least as it were dead and buried to Sin;
So that we Are or should be At least as it were dead and buried to since;
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and that this may be the rather effected, and brought to pass, we must be mortified as to the World.
and that this may be the rather effected, and brought to pass, we must be mortified as to the World.
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To this use the Apostle seems to apply the Argument of the Text in the following Chapter, to call off Mens affections from earthly Things, towards the Things that are above.
To this use the Apostle seems to apply the Argument of the Text in the following Chapter, to call off Men's affections from earthly Things, towards the Things that Are above.
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There is acted a kind of Similitude upon the baptized to the Burial and Resurrection of Christ.
There is acted a kind of Similitude upon the baptised to the Burial and Resurrection of christ.
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And we profess in a spiritual Sense to be dead to the World, and to be risen again to a more Noble and Divine Life,
And we profess in a spiritual Sense to be dead to the World, and to be risen again to a more Noble and Divine Life,
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so as to be above the World:
so as to be above the World:
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And 'tis the Engagement of Baptism to be as it were dead and buried, with respect to the Things here below.
And it's the Engagement of Baptism to be as it were dead and buried, with respect to the Things Here below.
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Thus some interpret that of the 1 Cor. 15.29.
Thus Some interpret that of the 1 Cor. 15.29.
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where the Apostle arguing against the Atheists and Sadducees who denied the Resurrection, and the hopes of Glory in another Life, says, What shall they do that are baptized, NONLATINALPHABET,
where the Apostle arguing against the Atheists and Sadducees who denied the Resurrection, and the hope's of Glory in Another Life, Says, What shall they do that Are baptised,,
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for dead Men, or as dead Men, into a mortification of this World, so as to run all Losses, Dangers and Hazards for the Profession of Christ;
for dead Men, or as dead Men, into a mortification of this World, so as to run all Losses, Dangers and Hazards for the Profession of christ;
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such would then be of all Men most miserable, if things were so as the Sadducees and Atheists suggest.
such would then be of all Men most miserable, if things were so as the Sadducees and Atheists suggest.
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But certainly, there is a glorious state of eternal Life hereafter, and therefore let us not be befooled with the Snares of earthly Vanities, to neglect things Eternal:
But Certainly, there is a glorious state of Eternal Life hereafter, and Therefore let us not be befooled with the Snares of earthly Vanities, to neglect things Eternal:
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Our Baptism engages us to live above the World, to be dead to it, to have mortified Affections to the things thereof.
Our Baptism engages us to live above the World, to be dead to it, to have mortified Affections to the things thereof.
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The World indeed affords lawful comforts for the living, and convenient resting Places for the dead; but their Souls are above:
The World indeed affords lawful comforts for the living, and convenient resting Places for the dead; but their Souls Are above:
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So should Christians be in the World;
So should Christians be in the World;
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use it, as it doth administer to their necessities, and conveniences, but the Soul, the affections should be above.
use it, as it does administer to their necessities, and conveniences, but the Soul, the affections should be above.
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We are not dead Naturally, and so there is need, and there must be a using of the World;
We Are not dead Naturally, and so there is need, and there must be a using of the World;
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but we must be dead spiritually to every thing in it, that is matter of allurement and temptation, to draw us aside from God;
but we must be dead spiritually to every thing in it, that is matter of allurement and temptation, to draw us aside from God;
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and must be strangers to such immoderate cares and desires, as drown multitudes of Men in Perdition.
and must be Strangers to such immoderate Cares and Desires, as drown Multitudes of Men in Perdition.
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Lastly, Let this serve to comfort those whom God Honours so far as to bring them thus near unto himself;Lastly, Let this serve to Comfort those whom God Honours so Far as to bring them thus near unto himself;
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as to adopt them into his Family, and to take them for his own.
as to adopt them into his Family, and to take them for his own.
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Let this encourage them to believe in him, and to rely upon him for all the good things, that he hath promised in the Covenant of Grace.
Let this encourage them to believe in him, and to rely upon him for all the good things, that he hath promised in the Covenant of Grace.
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They of the Church of Rome, as in some things they give and ascribe too much to Baptism, making it to take away original Sin, by the mere applying of the Ordinance;
They of the Church of Rome, as in Some things they give and ascribe too much to Baptism, making it to take away original since, by the mere applying of the Ordinance;
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so in other things, they rob God's People of the comfortable use of it, because they say,
so in other things, they rob God's People of the comfortable use of it, Because they say,
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when once we commit actual Sins after the susception of Baptism, we make Ship-wrack of our Baptism,
when once we commit actual Sins After the susception of Baptism, we make Shipwreck of our Baptism,
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and then Penance must be secunda tabula post naufragium; the only Pinnace or Plank which we can safely catch hold of in this extremity.
and then Penance must be Secunda tabula post Shipwreck; the only Pinnace or Plank which we can safely catch hold of in this extremity.
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But this blessed Sacrament is of a more durable and comfortable use, even to be an Ark, (whereto 'tis assimulated, 1 Pet. 3.21.) to carry us to Heaven.
But this blessed Sacrament is of a more durable and comfortable use, even to be an Ark, (whereto it's assimulated, 1 Pet. 3.21.) to carry us to Heaven.
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'Tis not a business past and finished in the very Act of its Administration. There are in it Promises of such Grace as we may still have need of,
It's not a business past and finished in the very Act of its Administration. There Are in it Promises of such Grace as we may still have need of,
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and by its engaging us to Mortification and Holiness, (the most comprehensive Duties of Christianity,) we may experience it to be an Instrument of Grace throughout the whole transaction of our Lives:
and by its engaging us to Mortification and Holiness, (the most comprehensive Duties of Christianity,) we may experience it to be an Instrument of Grace throughout the Whole transaction of our Lives:
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That is, when 'tis from time to time improved, and actuated by a sober Consideration,
That is, when it's from time to time improved, and actuated by a Sobrium Consideration,
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and a serious Recognizing of the Baptismal Covenant, and reflecting on the Terms and Conditions upon which we stand with God, with respect to Justification and Glory:
and a serious Recognizing of the Baptismal Covenant, and reflecting on the Terms and Conditions upon which we stand with God, with respect to Justification and Glory:
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And when the same is prest home by the conviction of the Spirit.
And when the same is pressed home by the conviction of the Spirit.
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These things being premised, we may readily Conclude, what an effectual Instrument and Means it may prove of converting the Souls of Men,
These things being premised, we may readily Conclude, what an effectual Instrument and Means it may prove of converting the Souls of Men,
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and regenerating them long after the time of its reception.
and regenerating them long After the time of its reception.
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So that Holy Baptism continues still to be altogether as effectual to apply the Blood of Christ,
So that Holy Baptism continues still to be altogether as effectual to apply the Blood of christ,
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for washing away of Sin, upon true Repentance, as when we first received it.
for washing away of since, upon true Repentance, as when we First received it.
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Know then, that when ever we find our selves at a loss, sensible of our undone Condition, conscious of our Guilt and Bondage through Sin,
Know then, that when ever we find our selves At a loss, sensible of our undone Condition, conscious of our Gilded and Bondage through since,
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and so do fly by Faith unto Christ, and our Conscience bears us Witness, that we would fain Walk for the time to come, according to the rule of the Covenant, in Uprightness and Sincerity;
and so do fly by Faith unto christ, and our Conscience bears us Witness, that we would fain Walk for the time to come, according to the Rule of the Covenant, in Uprightness and Sincerity;
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as often, I say, as we do this, we may have recourse to our Baptism, and plead it for our Comfort;
as often, I say, as we do this, we may have recourse to our Baptism, and plead it for our Comfort;
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as we may plead the Rain-bow in great Inundations against the World's destruction by Water.
as we may plead the Rainbow in great Inundations against the World's destruction by Water.
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Thus upon the renewing of our Repentance, and Faith in Christ, Holy Baptism will be as an Ark to the Soul in all Cases of Relapse, Desertion, and Temptation.
Thus upon the renewing of our Repentance, and Faith in christ, Holy Baptism will be as an Ark to the Soul in all Cases of Relapse, Desertion, and Temptation.
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For the like figure whereunto doth baptism also now save us, saith the Apostle.For the like figure whereunto does Baptism also now save us, Says the Apostle.
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Which that it may so prove to every one of us, and particularly to the Person that hath even now received it, God of his infinite mercy Grant, for Jesus Christ his sake. To whom, &c. FINIS.
Which that it may so prove to every one of us, and particularly to the Person that hath even now received it, God of his infinite mercy Grant, for jesus christ his sake. To whom, etc. FINIS.
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