Of publick baptism a sermon / preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen at Guild-Hall Chapel, Sunday, Nov. 20, 1692 by Philip Stubs.
Of the Four first (there being no difference about them, either as to Principle or Practice, amongst those of our Communion) I shall say little more at present,
Of the Four First (there being no difference about them, either as to Principle or Practice, among those of our Communion) I shall say little more At present,
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Wherein I shall, with all the Brevity and Plainness I can, endeavour to demonstrate the Unreasonableness of continuing that corrupt Custom crept in among us, (and which of late Years has prevail'd more especially in this City, ) of Baptizing Children in Private Houses, contrary to the earnest, pious Desires and Endeavours of our Clergy, the declared Sense and Usage of the Catholick Church all along, the express Orders and Constitutions of that sound Part of it, whereof we boast our selves Members,
Wherein I shall, with all the Brevity and Plainness I can, endeavour to demonstrate the Unreasonableness of Continuing that corrupt Custom crept in among us, (and which of late years has prevailed more especially in this city,) of Baptizing Children in Private Houses, contrary to the earnest, pious Desires and Endeavours of our Clergy, the declared Sense and Usage of the Catholic Church all along, the express Order and Constitutions of that found Part of it, whereof we boast our selves Members,
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And so it was practis'd in the Primitive Times, after the manner of John 's Baptism, who chose the River Jordan, and such Places, where there was much Water,
And so it was practised in the Primitive Times, After the manner of John is Baptism, who chosen the River Jordan, and such Places, where there was much Water,
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After this manner the Eunuch, in Acts 8. was baptized by S. Philip; for 'tis said, They went down both into the Water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptized him. And indeed, this Dipping all over in Water is thought by some, more significant than any other sort of Baptism; for hereby is denoted the Cleansing the whole Man from Sin,
After this manner the Eunuch, in Acts 8. was baptised by S. Philip; for it's said, They went down both into the Water, both Philip and the Eunuch, and he baptised him. And indeed, this Dipping all over in Water is Thought by Some, more significant than any other sort of Baptism; for hereby is denoted the Cleansing the Whole Man from since,
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But how shall I be satisfied that Christ washes me with his Holy Spirit? For the satisfying of which Objection, I must proceed to the Second Thing I design'd to speak of, viz.
But how shall I be satisfied that christ washes me with his Holy Spirit? For the satisfying of which Objection, I must proceed to the Second Thing I designed to speak of, viz.
Go ye therefore and teach all Nations, — V. 19. baptizing them, &c. As if he had said, My Father has left the Government of this World, which I have redeemed with my Blood, to me:
Go you Therefore and teach all nations, — V. 19. baptizing them, etc. As if he had said, My Father has left the Government of this World, which I have redeemed with my Blood, to me:
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and that Generation of Men, continu'd Means for the effectual Continuance of this Power of making such Covenants to the End of the World, by authorizing the Apostles to delegate and depute their Power to others, in this large and plenary Commission, As my Father hath sent me, S. Joh. 20 21. even so send I you:
and that Generation of Men, continued Means for the effectual Continuance of this Power of making such Covenants to the End of the World, by authorizing the Apostles to delegate and depute their Power to Others, in this large and plenary Commission, As my Father hath sent me, S. John 20 21. even so send I you:
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Which Power was accordingly delegated, immediately afterwards, to seven Persons at once, as you'll find in Acts 6. to Saul and Barnabas, to their Successors, until this very Period of Time;
Which Power was accordingly delegated, immediately afterwards, to seven Persons At once, as You'll find in Acts 6. to Saul and Barnabas, to their Successors, until this very Period of Time;
wherein we of this Communion, have Persons under the several Characters above-mention'd, who derive their Authority from them, by an uninterrupted Succession.
wherein we of this Communion, have Persons under the several Characters abovementioned, who derive their authority from them, by an uninterrupted Succession.
and, in them, their Successors, Go and teach all Nations, baptizing them, &c. The Meaning of which Words, All Nations, or an Enquiry, III. Into the Persons to be Baptiz'd, is the Subject of my Third General, which now offers it self to be spoke to;
and, in them, their Successors, Go and teach all nations, baptizing them, etc. The Meaning of which Words, All nations, or an Enquiry, III. Into the Persons to be Baptized, is the Subject of my Third General, which now offers it self to be spoke to;
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The Lord God had, for a long time, dwelt only in Judea: Though the vast Circle of the Earth, nor the larger Circumference of the Heavens cannot contain him; yet,
The Lord God had, for a long time, dwelled only in Judea: Though the vast Circle of the Earth, nor the larger Circumference of the Heavens cannot contain him; yet,
as do the Adversaries to Infant-Baptism: Who should not have been mention'd in this place, (since their wild Opinion runs counter to the Belief and Practice of the Universal Church in all Ages,) did not some of them boast of an Irrefragable Argument on their Side, taken from the very Words we are now about;
as do the Adversaries to Infant baptism: Who should not have been mentioned in this place, (since their wild Opinion runs counter to the Belief and Practice of the Universal Church in all Ages,) did not Some of them boast of an Irrefragable Argument on their Side, taken from the very Words we Are now about;
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arguing from hence, that because our Saviour first said Teach, before he said Baptize; therefore every Body must be taught, before he is baptiz'd. To which there need be given no other Answer,
arguing from hence, that Because our Saviour First said Teach, before he said Baptise; Therefore every Body must be taught, before he is baptized. To which there need be given no other Answer,
but what the true Meaning of the Original Word will readily furnish us with: For, NONLATINALPHABET, in the Greek, signifies not here Teach, as in our Translation;
but what the true Meaning of the Original Word will readily furnish us with: For,, in the Greek, signifies not Here Teach, as in our translation;
and make Disciples of all Nations, and that by the Ceremony of Baptism; for (which is very remarkable) in the very next Verse, where the Word Teaching comes again, there is another Word made use of in the Original, which has that for its proper signification.
and make Disciples of all nations, and that by the Ceremony of Baptism; for (which is very remarkable) in the very next Verse, where the Word Teaching comes again, there is Another Word made use of in the Original, which has that for its proper signification.
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and of the Holy Ghost, might be so to another sort of seemingly more Rational Persons, who yet (some of them) make a Difficulty in Founding the Doctrine of the Individual and Ever Blessed Trinity upon express Words of Scripture.
and of the Holy Ghost, might be so to Another sort of seemingly more Rational Persons, who yet (Some of them) make a Difficulty in Founding the Doctrine of the Individu and Ever Blessed Trinity upon express Words of Scripture.
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If, I say, the being baptiz'd into those Names doth not signifie, the being baptiz'd into the Belief of Three Persons in one Incomprehensible Godhead, which distinguishes the Christian Baptism from all others;
If, I say, the being baptized into those Names does not signify, the being baptized into the Belief of Three Persons in one Incomprehensible Godhead, which Distinguishes the Christian Baptism from all Others;
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Thus have I briefly gone through the Four first Particulars, which relate to the Essentials of Baptism: To all and singular of which, every one in our Communion is so ready to subscribe, against all Anabaptists, Socinians, and other Ʋnorthodox Persons whatever, that few would forgive themselves, should their Children by any means happen to be otherwise baptized than by Sprinkling them with Water, according to the Usage of our Country,
Thus have I briefly gone through the Four First Particulars, which relate to the Essentials of Baptism: To all and singular of which, every one in our Communion is so ready to subscribe, against all Anabaptists, socinians, and other Ʋnorthodox Persons whatever, that few would forgive themselves, should their Children by any means happen to be otherwise baptised than by Sprinkling them with Water, according to the Usage of our Country,
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Most are so prejudic'd against them, by a prevailing Custom to the contrary, that, notwithstanding our Rule tells us, It ought not to be done, but upon Sundays, or Holy-days;
Most Are so prejudiced against them, by a prevailing Custom to the contrary, that, notwithstanding our Rule tells us, It ought not to be done, but upon Sundays, or Holy-days;
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First, That although this Text is not strictly producible for Publick Baptism, as it means Baptism at the Font, according to the particular Constitution of our Church, which provides, That there shall be a Font of Stone in every Church or Chapel, where Baptism is to be Administred;
First, That although this Text is not strictly producible for Public Baptism, as it means Baptism At the Font, according to the particular Constitution of our Church, which provides, That there shall be a Font of Stone in every Church or Chapel, where Baptism is to be Administered;
Secondly, I answer farther, That though the Text before us should not be sufficient of it self to satisfie all the beweldring Doubts of the Scrupulous,
Secondly, I answer farther, That though the Text before us should not be sufficient of it self to satisfy all the beweldring Doubts of the Scrupulous,
or Perverse, but, notwithstanding its Evidence, they will think themselves still at liberty to baptize either in publick or private; yet, in Consort with some others that may be alledg'd, it ought certainly to be thought of such Force,
or Perverse, but, notwithstanding its Evidence, they will think themselves still At liberty to baptise either in public or private; yet, in Consort with Some Others that may be alleged, it ought Certainly to be Thought of such Force,
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From which, and several other Places of Scripture of the same Nature, it is on all Hands acknowledg'd among Protestants, That hereby is given to the Church Power to make Decrees about such Matters as this,
From which, and several other Places of Scripture of the same Nature, it is on all Hands acknowledged among Protestants, That hereby is given to the Church Power to make Decrees about such Matters as this,
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And that the Bringing of Persons to be solemnly baptiz'd in God's House, for the general Good of Christians there present, has no such Contrariety, must still be presum'd, till better Topicks for Conviction be found out,
And that the Bringing of Persons to be solemnly baptized in God's House, for the general Good of Christians there present, has not such Contrariety, must still be presumed, till better Topicks for Conviction be found out,
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Now, this Power being granted, as lodg'd in the Church, it will hence follow, That what our Mother doth lawfully enjoin, we are, with Readiness and Submission to assent to;
Now, this Power being granted, as lodged in the Church, it will hence follow, That what our Mother does lawfully enjoin, we Are, with Readiness and Submission to assent to;
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However therefore some may stile themselves her Children, and seem mightily pleas'd with the specious Appellation of True Sons of the Church of England,
However Therefore Some may style themselves her Children, and seem mightily pleased with the specious Appellation of True Sons of the Church of England,
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whilst they are guilty of such an Irregularity as Private Baptism has been always reckon'd in it, (especially when required to the contrary,) they must pardon others who cannot but think them highly unworthy to be call'd so;
while they Are guilty of such an Irregularity as Private Baptism has been always reckoned in it, (especially when required to the contrary,) they must pardon Others who cannot but think them highly unworthy to be called so;
since by such stubborn, undutiful Carriage, (were all Men as positive in their Refusals as they,) her Being must (inevitably) be destroy'd as a Church, whence every one of us derive our own, as Christians.
since by such stubborn, undutiful Carriage, (were all Men as positive in their Refusals as they,) her Being must (inevitably) be destroyed as a Church, whence every one of us derive our own, as Christians.
besides the Canon just now mention'd, where there is a Font enjoin'd to be set up in every Church or Chapel, where Baptism is to be Administer'd; and that in the Font only, the Minister shall Baptize publickly;
beside the Canon just now mentioned, where there is a Font enjoined to be Set up in every Church or Chapel, where Baptism is to be Administered; and that in the Font only, the Minister shall Baptise publicly;
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the Office for Publick Baptism saith in one place, That the People are to be admonish'd, that it is most convenient that Baptism should not be Administer'd, but upon Sundays, and Holy-days, when the most number of People come together.
the Office for Public Baptism Says in one place, That the People Are to be admonished, that it is most convenient that Baptism should not be Administered, but upon Sundays, and Holy-days, when the most number of People come together.
And then, the Godfathers and Godmothers, and the People, with the Children, must be ready at the Font, either immediately after the Last Lesson at Morning-Prayer,
And then, the Godfathers and Godmothers, and the People, with the Children, must be ready At the Font, either immediately After the Last lesson At Morning-Prayer,
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Again, In the Office for Private Baptism, Rubrick 3d. The Curates of every Parish shall often admonish their Parishioners, that, without great Cause and Necessity, they procure not their Children to be baptiz'd at home, in their Houses.
Again, In the Office for Private Baptism, Rubric 3d. The Curates of every Parish shall often admonish their Parishioners, that, without great Cause and Necessity, they procure not their Children to be baptized At home, in their Houses.
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Our Church is so indulgent a Mother, that she permits any to be baptiz'd in Private when there is a Necessity for it, agreeably to the Practice of the Universal Church all along;
Our Church is so indulgent a Mother, that she permits any to be baptized in Private when there is a Necessity for it, agreeably to the Practice of the Universal Church all along;
But this still with an Injunction, That afterwards they be brought to Church, that those Prayers and Rites, which before were omitted in the Office, may be there publickly supplied.
But this still with an Injunction, That afterwards they be brought to Church, that those Prayers and Rites, which before were omitted in the Office, may be there publicly supplied.
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But I have yet farther to urge, That whosoever will be stubborn, and run counter to these Establishments of hers, by Christ'ning his Children at home, and that by the Publick Form, (which is still insisted upon,) must not only be reckon'd guilty of manifest Disobedience to his Mother,
But I have yet farther to urge, That whosoever will be stubborn, and run counter to these Establishments of hers, by Christening his Children At home, and that by the Public From, (which is still insisted upon,) must not only be reckoned guilty of manifest Disobedience to his Mother,
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as the Author observes, When the Minister says thus to the Godfathers and Godmothers, You have brought this Child here to be baptiz'd, (according to that of one of the Ancients, You were brought to Church in the Arms of your Sureties;
as the Author observes, When the Minister Says thus to the Godfathers and Godmothers, You have brought this Child Here to be baptized, (according to that of one of the Ancients, You were brought to Church in the Arms of your Sureties;
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when he is thus to address himself to God Almighty, Grant that whosoever is here dedicated unto thee, by our Office and Ministry, may be endued, &c. whilst by Here is undoubtedly meant the Font in the Church,
when he is thus to address himself to God Almighty, Grant that whosoever is Here dedicated unto thee, by our Office and Ministry, may be endued, etc. while by Here is undoubtedly meant the Font in the Church,
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at least, Hannah was of that Opinion, when she offer'd her Samuel, the Son of her Prayers, in the House of the Lord, with a Design of Dedicating him there to his Service. 3. In the Prayer of Consecration it self, it is no small Argument to prevail for God's Assent to the Petitions offer'd in the behalf of the Child, to be Regenerated;
At least, Hannah was of that Opinion, when she offered her Samuel, the Son of her Prayers, in the House of the Lord, with a Design of Dedicating him there to his Service. 3. In the Prayer of Consecration it self, it is no small Argument to prevail for God's Assent to the Petitions offered in the behalf of the Child, to be Regenerated;
That he would regard the Prayers of his Congregation, and comply therewith, in Sanctifying the Water, to the Mystical Washing away of Sin, &c. Now this Congregation, whose Prayers are thought thus efficacious, ought to be such an one, (as the above-cited Author observes,) of which the Minister may safely and truly say, Thy Congregation; for there is certainly the greatest Validity in the Prayers of God's Congregation:
That he would regard the Prayers of his Congregation, and comply therewith, in Sanctifying the Water, to the Mystical Washing away of since, etc. Now this Congregation, whose Prayers Are Thought thus efficacious, ought to be such an one, (as the above-cited Author observes,) of which the Minister may safely and truly say, Thy Congregation; for there is Certainly the greatest Validity in the Prayers of God's Congregation:
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whoever assemble there, in such an illegal manner, must be thought as really guilty of a Disorder in the Church, as those who meet in prohibited Numbers and Places are of a Riot in the State. Nor will that pitiful Plea from our Saviour's (ignorantly misapply'd) Promise, Where Two or Three are gather'd together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them, stand them in any stead;
whoever assemble there, in such an illegal manner, must be Thought as really guilty of a Disorder in the Church, as those who meet in prohibited Numbers and Places Are of a Riot in the State. Nor will that pitiful Plea from our Saviour's (ignorantly misapplied) Promise, Where Two or Three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them, stand them in any stead;
for though not a Tittle of our Saviour's Words shall fall to the Ground, but he will be with his all the World over, till the Consummation of all things;
for though not a Tittle of our Saviour's Words shall fallen to the Ground, but he will be with his all the World over, till the Consummation of all things;
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yet this Text must be understood of them, as duly circumstantiated, with respect to Time, Place, &c. Hence the Reason of no Considering Person will give him leave to say,
yet this Text must be understood of them, as duly circumstantiated, with respect to Time, Place, etc. Hence the Reason of no Considering Person will give him leave to say,
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therefore they may make use of it upon every Caprichio, (as too many among our Laity actually do,) in the more flourishing State of the Church, against the known Orders of the Establishment in it, to which, in many the like Cases, they readily submit upon those very Motives which are usually urg'd for their Obedience to this Injunction.
Therefore they may make use of it upon every Caprichio, (as too many among our Laity actually doe,) in the more flourishing State of the Church, against the known Order of the Establishment in it, to which, in many the like Cases, they readily submit upon those very Motives which Are usually urged for their obedience to this Injunction.
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and Baptiz'd it, holding it still in his Hand, uses these Words of Admission, We receive this Child into the Congregation of Christ's Flock, &c. Which Reception doth not only mean, into the whole Body of the Ʋniversal Church, but as well that Representative Part then present,
and Baptized it, holding it still in his Hand, uses these Words of Admission, We receive this Child into the Congregation of Christ's Flock, etc. Which Reception does not only mean, into the Whole Body of the Ʋniversal Church, but as well that Representative Part then present,
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which, Durantus tells us, signified the Reconciliation, by which he that was without the Church a Child of Wrath, according to our Catechism, was in the Church receiv'd into the Church's Favour,
which, Durantus tells us, signified the Reconciliation, by which he that was without the Church a Child of Wrath, according to our Catechism, was in the Church received into the Church's Favour,
Thus have I laid before you the Commands of our Church, with relation to Publick Baptism, together with the Danger and Absurdity of our Breach of them; which was the First Particular:
Thus have I laid before you the Commands of our Church, with Relation to Public Baptism, together with the Danger and Absurdity of our Breach of them; which was the First Particular:
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2. That She has done nothing herein, but upon very extraordinary Motives, in that her Thoughts, with respect to the Business in hand, accord with the Eastern, and all the Western Churches now in the World.
2. That She has done nothing herein, but upon very extraordinary Motives, in that her Thoughts, with respect to the Business in hand, accord with the Eastern, and all the Western Churches now in the World.
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As for the Eastern, Sir Paul Ricaut, in his Present State of the Greek Church, tells us, That That hath, from long Antiquity, practis'd, on the Eighth Day to present their Children at the Church-Porch, to receive the Blessing of the Priest, &c. And 'tis notoriously known, that the Practice of the Church of Rome, here in the West, is agreeable to her Constitutions:
As for the Eastern, Sir Paul Ricaut, in his Present State of the Greek Church, tells us, That That hath, from long Antiquity, practised, on the Eighth Day to present their Children At the Church porch, to receive the Blessing of the Priest, etc. And it's notoriously known, that the Practice of the Church of Rome, Here in the West, is agreeable to her Constitutions:
The French (as well as the other Reform'd Churches abroad, conformable to which is their Practice (as many of them as have Churches) in this City) not only order this Usage in their Service-Books, but,
The French (as well as the other Reformed Churches abroad, conformable to which is their Practice (as many of them as have Churches) in this city) not only order this Usage in their Service-Books, but,
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Because * Baptism, say they, is a solemn Admission into the Church of Christ, and therefore ought to be done in the Face of the Assembly, who are to be Witnesses of the Matter.
Because * Baptism, say they, is a solemn Admission into the Church of christ, and Therefore ought to be done in the Face of the Assembly, who Are to be Witnesses of the Matter.
Nay, The English Congregation which was gather'd at Geneva, in the Year 1558. upon an unjust Dislike of some Things in our Liturgy and Church-Government here, in their Form of Prayer, See The Order of Baptism, Rubr. 1. and Administration of the Sacraments, approv'd by J. Calvin himself, tells us positively, That it is evident from God's Word, that the Sacraments are not Ordain'd of him, to be us'd in Private Corners, as Charms or Sorceries; but left to the Congregation, and necessarily annex'd to God's Word, as Seals of the same:
Nay, The English Congregation which was gathered At Geneva, in the Year 1558. upon an unjust Dislike of Some Things in our Liturgy and Church-Government Here, in their From of Prayer, See The Order of Baptism, Rubric 1. and Administration of the Sacraments, approved by J. calvin himself, tells us positively, That it is evident from God's Word, that the Sacraments Are not Ordained of him, to be used in Private Corners, as Charms or Sorceries; but left to the Congregation, and necessarily annexed to God's Word, as Seals of the same:
and Preaching, &c. And (which I hope will be for the Conviction of those among us, who are very ready to charge every Person or Thing with Popery, or Superstition at least, that doth but look towards the Establishing or Retrieving any of the Solemnities in God's Worship) Even the Presbyterian Directory, in the late Times of Confusion, expresly Ordains, That Baptism be not Administer'd in Private Places, or Privately, but in the Place of Publick Worship, and in the Face of the Congregation, where the People may most conveniently see and hear:
and Preaching, etc. And (which I hope will be for the Conviction of those among us, who Are very ready to charge every Person or Thing with Popery, or Superstition At least, that does but look towards the Establishing or Retrieving any of the Solemnities in God's Worship) Even the Presbyterian Directory, in the late Times of Confusion, expressly Ordains, That Baptism be not Administered in Private Places, or Privately, but in the Place of Public Worship, and in the Face of the Congregation, where the People may most conveniently see and hear:
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nor scarce any Indisposition, can prevail with them to keep their Children from the Church; but they carry them several Miles to be baptiz'd, that it may be done in Publick: And that they thought it an inexpressible Favour,
nor scarce any Indisposition, can prevail with them to keep their Children from the Church; but they carry them several Miles to be baptized, that it may be done in Public: And that they Thought it an inexpressible Favour,
when a Toleration was granted them for Private Baptism in case of Great Necessity. But, 3. There is not only a Consent between ours and these Churches in this Particular,
when a Toleration was granted them for Private Baptism in case of Great Necessity. But, 3. There is not only a Consent between ours and these Churches in this Particular,
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Tom. 2. lib. 5. Art. 11. de Baptisteriis., &c. with Councils , General and Provincial; but desire the abovemention'd Citation may serve, instead of many:
Tom. 2. lib. 5. Art. 11. de Baptisteriis., etc. with Councils, General and Provincial; but desire the abovementioned Citante may serve, instead of many:
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For which Reason it was, that in Ancient Times, as we are there likewise told, their Baptisteria, or Fonts, as we call them, were built at first near the Church,
For which Reason it was, that in Ancient Times, as we Are there likewise told, their Baptisteries, or Fonts, as we call them, were built At First near the Church,
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For, they reserving the Baptization of all their Catechumens till those two great Festivals, if any of them in the mean while happen'd to be in great danger of Persecution, as was probable in the first Ages of the Church;
For, they reserving the Baptization of all their Catechumens till those two great Festivals, if any of them in the mean while happened to be in great danger of Persecution, as was probable in the First Ages of the Church;
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they granted them the Liberty of being baptiz'd immediately, fearful lest at any time they should go out of the World, depriv'd of the Benefit of this Holy Laver.
they granted them the Liberty of being baptized immediately, fearful lest At any time they should go out of the World, deprived of the Benefit of this Holy Laver.
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Which bare Consideration, viz. of the Means whereby this Usage was here introduc'd, might, one would think, have long since render'd it odious and abominable, to those especially, who have the Conscience still left them to abhor the lewd Proceedings of those Days,
Which bore Consideration, viz. of the Means whereby this Usage was Here introduced, might, one would think, have long since rendered it odious and abominable, to those especially, who have the Conscience still left them to abhor the lewd Proceedings of those Days,
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and Lastly, The Constitutions of our Church, which order Baptism to be Publickly Celebrated, do not only bear a just Correspondence with the Practice of the Eastern, and all the Western Churches now in the World,
and Lastly, The Constitutions of our Church, which order Baptism to be Publicly Celebrated, do not only bear a just Correspondence with the Practice of the Eastern, and all the Western Churches now in the World,
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as you find from the Canon of the Council just now mention'd, which (with a great number besides) orders Baptism to be perform'd on Easter and Whit-Sundays only; because then the Congregations were fuller.
as you find from the Canon of the Council just now mentioned, which (with a great number beside) order Baptism to be performed on Easter and Whit-Sundays only; Because then the Congregations were fuller.
This the French Reformed Church is highly sensible of, when, in her last Rubrick, in the Office for Publick Baptism, She orders, That the Minister, Baptizing in the Church, Le tout se dit a haute voix en langue vulgaire, d'autant que le Peuple qui assiste la doit estre temoin de ce qui s'y fait a quoi est requise intelligence;
This the French Reformed Church is highly sensible of, when, in her last Rubric, in the Office for Public Baptism, She order, That the Minister, Baptizing in the Church, Le tout se dit a haute voix en langue vulgaire, d'autant que le Peuple qui assist la doit estre temoin de ce qui s'y fait a quoi est requise intelligence;
as has been said, our solemn Admission into the Christian Church, and therefore ought to be done openly; that as our own instructs us, the Congregation then present may testifie the Receiving of them that are newly baptiz'd into the Number of Christ's Church. And,
as has been said, our solemn Admission into the Christian Church, and Therefore ought to be done openly; that as our own instructs us, the Congregation then present may testify the Receiving of them that Are newly baptized into the Number of Christ's Church. And,
Now, the Profession of our Faith, the more publick it is, the more agreeable is it to the Nature of Baptism, and the Constitution of the Christian Church;
Now, the Profession of our Faith, the more public it is, the more agreeable is it to the Nature of Baptism, and the Constitution of the Christian Church;
And when can it possibly be more publick, than in the Courts of the Lord's House? The Publick Congregation for God's Worship, held by Publick Authority, in Places publickly set a-part for that purpose;
And when can it possibly be more public, than in the Courts of the Lord's House? The Public Congregation for God's Worship, held by Public authority, in Places publicly Set apart for that purpose;
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when the End of Assembling there, is, the more solemn Celebration of God's Honour; that Devout Persons may, with one Mind, and one Mouth, glorifie his Name together.
when the End of Assembling there, is, the more solemn Celebration of God's Honour; that Devout Persons may, with one Mind, and one Mouth, Glorify his Name together.
Very briefly, The Nature of Baptism in general. II. Who were the Persons Commisson'd by our Saviour to baptize. III. Who ought to be baptiz'd. IV. After what Form. And,
Very briefly, The Nature of Baptism in general. II Who were the Persons Commissoned by our Saviour to baptise. III. Who ought to be baptized. IV. After what Form And,
since I have been so copious in the Defence of Publick Baptism, that I should say somewhat by way of Obviating those Pretences, which have been so powerful,
since I have been so copious in the Defence of Public Baptism, that I should say somewhat by Way of Obviating those Pretences, which have been so powerful,
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And, indeed, were it not for this Reason, notwithstanding their Prevalency, I should have thought the best of them too weak and trifling, such as deserv'd rather to be pass'd over in Silence,
And, indeed, were it not for this Reason, notwithstanding their Prevalency, I should have Thought the best of them too weak and trifling, such as deserved rather to be passed over in Silence,
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or, at most, answer'd by a Minister in Whispers, as they are commonly urg'd to him, rather than mention'd by way of Confutation before such an Auditory as this.
or, At most, answered by a Minister in Whispers, as they Are commonly urged to him, rather than mentioned by Way of Confutation before such an Auditory as this.
The Richer Sort usually preface their Resolutions about a Private Christning, with an Intimation of their sincere Intentions towards the Church of England, in which they were born and bred,
The Richer Sort usually preface their Resolutions about a Private Christening, with an Intimation of their sincere Intentions towards the Church of England, in which they were born and bred,
To such it may easily be answer'd, If they are so well affected, as they pretend, to the Church of England, or rather the Church of Christ, let them shew their Affection, by a ready Compliance to the wholsom Injunctions of this in general, with relation to Publick Baptism; and that in particular, which has provided a Private Form, purposely to be us'd in such Exigencies;
To such it may Easily be answered, If they Are so well affected, as they pretend, to the Church of England, or rather the Church of christ, let them show their Affection, by a ready Compliance to the wholesome Injunctions of this in general, with Relation to Public Baptism; and that in particular, which has provided a Private From, purposely to be used in such Exigencies;
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But, to be plain, 'Tis not the Child's real Indisposition, but the unhappy Bent of the Parents too perverse Inclinations oftentimes, that make them take these Measures;
But, to be plain, It's not the Child's real Indisposition, but the unhappy Bent of the Parents too perverse Inclinations oftentimes, that make them take these Measures;
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since 'tis notorious, that, of those who dar'd not venture their Infant two or three Doors to Church, in the cold Air of this City, many have speedily after sent it out some Miles in a much colder, to be taken Care of in the Country. And then,
since it's notorious, that, of those who dared not venture their Infant two or three Doors to Church, in the cold Air of this city, many have speedily After sent it out Some Miles in a much colder, to be taken Care of in the Country. And then,
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as for the Excuse of wanting those that will stand Godfathers and Godmothers, 'tis well known, that Persons of any Fashion, are not without Numbers, ambitious of paying that Complemental Piece of Respect to them;
as for the Excuse of wanting those that will stand Godfathers and Godmothers, it's well known, that Persons of any Fashion, Are not without Numbers, ambitious of paying that Complemental Piece of Respect to them;
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On the other side, Whilst we have gloss'd, varnish'd Falshood from the Rich, suitable to their Circumstances, we meet with simple, naked Truth from the Poor: What was pretended Indisposition in the former, is downright Shame in the latter,
On the other side, While we have glossed, varnished Falsehood from the Rich, suitable to their circumstances, we meet with simple, naked Truth from the Poor: What was pretended Indisposition in the former, is downright Shame in the latter,
as to make a Figure in't, and upon that Account, being unable to provide things handsom enough for their Company, and a Publick Appearance, they don't care to be ridicul'd and laugh'd at by their Neighbours, till they can.
as to make a Figure in't, and upon that Account, being unable to provide things handsome enough for their Company, and a Public Appearance, they don't care to be ridiculed and laughed At by their Neighbours, till they can.
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and have been condemn'd in three late Councils, even by the Corrupt Church of Rome; we should quickly find the Thoughts of most People, which are now wholly bent upon Dress, Shew, and the Pomp of the Business, turn'd a contrary way;
and have been condemned in three late Councils, even by the Corrupt Church of Room; we should quickly find the Thoughts of most People, which Are now wholly bent upon Dress, Show, and the Pomp of the Business, turned a contrary Way;
and the chief Solemnity of Christnings would then lie, in having the Religious Part of them perform'd more decently, with respect to Time, Place, &c. than generally now it is.
and the chief Solemnity of Christenings would then lie, in having the Religious Part of them performed more decently, with respect to Time, Place, etc. than generally now it is.
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But, 3. The Main, Topping Argument from both Sorts, is, That such or such Great Men have not scrupl'd to Christen in Private: Why therefore should others refuse it, who are not nigh so much Dignify'd, nor Distinguish'd?
But, 3. The Main, Topping Argument from both Sorts, is, That such or such Great Men have not scrupled to christian in Private: Why Therefore should Others refuse it, who Are not High so much Dignified, nor Distinguished?
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If without, Then their Example ought no more to be a Guide to others, than the unwarrantable Actions of a Superior Magistrate in any Corporation, should be propos'd to the Imitation of an Inferior one;
If without, Then their Exampl ought no more to be a Guide to Others, than the unwarrantable Actions of a Superior Magistrate in any Corporation, should be proposed to the Imitation of an Inferior one;
for, however they may both, by the Connivance of the Higher Powers, or any other way, escape the Punishment due to them for the Breach of the Laws of their Country;
for, however they may both, by the Connivance of the Higher Powers, or any other Way, escape the Punishment due to them for the Breach of the Laws of their Country;
If they did it with Reason, Then it must be presum'd 'twas for the same that made Moses counive at some Irregularities in the Jews; viz. the Hardness of their Hearts, in hopes to bring them, by this Means, at length, to an entire Conformity.
If they did it with Reason, Then it must be presumed 'twas for the same that made Moses counive At Some Irregularities in the jews; viz. the Hardness of their Hearts, in hope's to bring them, by this Means, At length, to an entire Conformity.
For, to that deplorable Condition are we arriv'd, through a complicated Degeneracy of Principles and Manners, peculiar to this Age, that unless a Clergy-man will now and then submit to undue Compliances of this nature, some proud, peevish Persons there are, who shall make it their whole Study and Endeavour (by spreading about malicious Innuendo's, and palpable Ʋntruths, with other indirect Methods) to render his Preaching, Prayers, Administration of the other Sacrament, his whole Ministry ineffectual.
For, to that deplorable Condition Are we arrived, through a complicated Degeneracy of Principles and Manners, peculiar to this Age, that unless a Clergyman will now and then submit to undue Compliances of this nature, Some proud, peevish Persons there Are, who shall make it their Whole Study and Endeavour (by spreading about malicious Innuendo's, and palpable Ʋntruths, with other indirect Methods) to render his Preaching, Prayers, Administration of the other Sacrament, his Whole Ministry ineffectual.
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the rest of the Laity generally standing out upon no other Ground, than the Strength of that bad Custom to the contrary, which many wish heartily were broke,
the rest of the Laity generally standing out upon no other Ground, than the Strength of that bad Custom to the contrary, which many wish heartily were broke,
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Far be it therefore from me, to apply to the Present State of our Church, with relation to this Affair, what was said, by one of the Councils last mention'd, of the Clergy and Laity in the Diocess of Cologne, where Private Baptism began to make Head:
far be it Therefore from me, to apply to the Present State of our Church, with Relation to this Affair, what was said, by one of the Councils last mentioned, of the Clergy and Laity in the Diocese of Cologne, where Private Baptism began to make Head:
Detestanda est non minus Laicorum superbia, quam Pastorum eis obsequentium adulatio, qui contemptâ Ecclesiâ proles suas volunt in domibus suis baptizari, & eo Baptismi aquam deferri.
Detestanda est non minus Laicorum superbia, quam Pastorum eis obsequentium adulatio, qui contemptâ Ecclesiâ proles suas volunt in domibus suis Baptizari, & eo Baptism aquam deferri.
so it will be most dismal in its Consequences, if the Observation of a great Doctor in our Church holds good, That there is not a more ready way to root out Christianity it self among us,
so it will be most dismal in its Consequences, if the Observation of a great Doctor in our Church holds good, That there is not a more ready Way to root out Christianity it self among us,
However therefore some Men, when press'd with Arguments of this kind from the Pulpit, or otherwise, are apt to stifle or shuffle them off, with crying out in general of a Ho-Life, a Holy Life, as the only Stable Support of Christianity.
However Therefore Some Men, when pressed with Arguments of this kind from the Pulpit, or otherwise, Are apt to stifle or shuffle them off, with crying out in general of a Ho-Life, a Holy Life, as the only Stable Support of Christianity.
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and consequently neglect all the Means of Practice, amongst which, a due Administration of God's Holy Sacraments has still been reckon'd none of the least.
and consequently neglect all the Means of Practice, among which, a due Administration of God's Holy Sacraments has still been reckoned none of the least.
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That since there is no Shadow of Reason for Private Baptism, and no Bar against bringing this Ancient, this Catholick, this Religious, this almost necessary Practice of Baptizing in Publick, into a greater Esteem amongst us,
That since there is no Shadow of Reason for Private Baptism, and no Bar against bringing this Ancient, this Catholic, this Religious, this almost necessary Practice of Baptizing in Public, into a greater Esteem among us,
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than the pitiful Plea of a prevailing Custom to the contrary, which might be easily overthrown by the Encouragement, and especially the Example of Rich Men; whom their Meaner Neighbours would as readily follow in • … ous Ʋsages, as in Civil Fashions. I say,
than the pitiful Plea of a prevailing Custom to the contrary, which might be Easily overthrown by the Encouragement, and especially the Exampl of Rich Men; whom their Meaner Neighbours would as readily follow in • … ous Ʋsages, as in Civil Fashions. I say,
since there is no other Bar against Publick Baptism, but this pitiful Plea, it may be worth while for all Persons of Character and Station to consider,
since there is no other Bar against Public Baptism, but this pitiful Plea, it may be worth while for all Persons of Character and Station to Consider,
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whether, as God has bestow'd on them more distinguishing Marks of his Favour, than on others round about them, they ought not (were it only by way of Gratitude) to signalize themselves more especially,
whither, as God has bestowed on them more distinguishing Marks of his Favour, than on Others round about them, they ought not (were it only by Way of Gratitude) to signalise themselves more especially,
as we have seen, to the Good of his Church, in the Edification of particular Christians, and (which is little thought on) the Welfare of their own Souls too.
as we have seen, to the Good of his Church, in the Edification of particular Christians, and (which is little Thought on) the Welfare of their own Souls too.
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For, Whereas they beseech God every Lord's-Day, and Holy-Day, that he would give his Grace to all Bishops and Curates, that they Rightly and Duly Administer his Holy Sacraments; if in this,
For, Whereas they beseech God every Lord's day, and Holy-Day, that he would give his Grace to all Bishops and Curates, that they Rightly and Duly Administer his Holy Sacraments; if in this,
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if they do not frustrate this his Grace here, by discouraging his Ministers in a faithful Discharge of their Office, they may then expect to be at length Partakers with him in Everlasting Glory hereafter.
if they do not frustrate this his Grace Here, by discouraging his Ministers in a faithful Discharge of their Office, they may then expect to be At length Partakers with him in Everlasting Glory hereafter.
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That, as he hath left in his Church but two Sacraments, as Outward and Visible Signs of his Inward and Spiritual Grace, we may none of us, in the great Day of Visitation, be found among those, who have either scandalously neglected the one,
That, as he hath left in his Church but two Sacraments, as Outward and Visible Signs of his Inward and Spiritual Grace, we may none of us, in the great Day of Visitation, be found among those, who have either scandalously neglected the one,
Il est a noter qu'un doit apporter les Enfans, pour baptizer; ou le Dimanche, ou les autres jours au Sermon: a fin que comme le Baptesme est une reception solennelle en Eglise il se fasse en la presence de l' Assemble; v. La Forme d' Administrer le Baptesme.
Il est a noter qu'un doit apporter les Enfans, pour baptizer; ou le Dimanche, ou les autres jours au Sermon: a fin que comme le Baptesme est une reception solennelle en Eglise il se fasse en la presence de l' Assemble; v. La Form d' Administer le Baptesme.
De Catechumenis Baptizandis id statutum est, ut in Paschae vel Pentecostes solennitate, quanto majoris celebritatis major est celebritas, tanto magis ad Baptizandum veniant. Conc. Gerund. Can. 3.
De Catechumenis Baptizandis id Statutum est, ut in Passover vel Pentecost solennitate, quanto majoris celebritatis Major est celebritas, tanto magis ad Baptizandum veniant. Conc Gerund. Can. 3.
Qui enim in difcrimen naufragii, hostilitatis incursum, obsidionis ambguum, & cujuslibet corporalis aegritudinis desperationem inciderint, & sibi unico credulitatis auxilio poposcerint subveniri, eodem, quo poscunt, momento temporis, expetitae regenerationis praemia consequuntur. Siricius Papa ad Himerium Tarraconensem.
Qui enim in difcrimen naufragii, hostilitatis incursum, obsidionis ambguum, & cujuslibet Corporeal aegritudinis desperationem inciderint, & sibi Unique credulitatis Auxilio poposcerint subveniri, Eodem, quo poscunt, momento Temporis, expetitae regenerationis praemia consequuntur. Siricius Papa and Himerium Tarraconensem.
