A modest reply humbly offer'd, as an answer to, and confutation of seven arguments collected and deliver'd by Mr. Samuel Lawrence, in a sermon preach'd at his meeting-house in Namptwich, Octob. 16th, 1691, whereby he would shew, that the infants of professing Christians ought to be baptized : with a seasonable word to my brethren of the baptized church / presented by the most unworthiest of her servants, S.A.
A Modest Reply, TO Mr SAMƲEL LAWRENCE HIS Seven Arguments. FOR Admitting the Infants of Professing Christians into the CHURCH of CHRIST by Baptism, deliver'd in a SERMON by him preach'd in Namptwich, Octob. 18th, 1691.
A Modest Reply, TO Mr SAMƲEL LAWRENCE HIS Seven Arguments. FOR Admitting the Infants of Professing Christians into the CHURCH of CHRIST by Baptism, Delivered in a SERMON by him preached in Namptwich, October 18th, 1691.
and our Saviour, Heb. 1.1, 2. who in Faithfulness to his Church discharged the Trust committed to him, ceasing not to make known to the least Jot and Tittle every thing which he receiv'd or heard of the Father, Joh. 15.15. He alone being found worthy to set up a Standard, and to become a Law-giver and Statute-maker unto all Generations, in things partaining to the Worship of God;
and our Saviour, Hebrew 1.1, 2. who in Faithfulness to his Church discharged the Trust committed to him, ceasing not to make known to the least Jot and Tittle every thing which he received or herd of the Father, John 15.15. He alone being found worthy to Set up a Standard, and to become a Lawgiver and Statute-maker unto all Generations, in things pertaining to the Worship of God;
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And in further Testimony thereof, how great hath Heaven's care been throughout all Ages, in preserving the Scriptures clean from those Corruptions and Errours which the Heart of Man (tho' learn'd,
And in further Testimony thereof, how great hath Heaven's care been throughout all Ages, in preserving the Scriptures clean from those Corruptions and Errors which the Heart of Man (though learned,
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and that there is not yet so much as one Word to be produced as their Warrant in doing (what) they have so earnestly contended for, strongly argue, that God hath marvelously over-ruled the Heart and Hands of all heretofore concern'd in that blessed Work of Translating the Scriptures into a Language known and understood by every one of us.
and that there is not yet so much as one Word to be produced as their Warrant in doing (what) they have so earnestly contended for, strongly argue, that God hath marvelously overruled the Heart and Hands of all heretofore concerned in that blessed Work of Translating the Scriptures into a Language known and understood by every one of us.
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I know not, that what is said in the sixth Article of the Church of England, is forreign to the Judgment of any Professing Christian, saving those of the Papal Communion,
I know not, that what is said in the sixth Article of the Church of England, is foreign to the Judgement of any Professing Christian, Saving those of the Papal Communion,
and some few of late sprung up, who through Temptation and the Delusion of their own Hearts, have rejected the Word as it is contain'd in the Scriptures of Truth as Useless;
and Some few of late sprung up, who through Temptation and the Delusion of their own Hearts, have rejected the Word as it is contained in the Scriptures of Truth as Useless;
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the one accounts it insufficient to direct us in all things necessary, and therefore to the Word they joyn their own Traditions for the rendring it a more compleat and perfect Rule;
the one accounts it insufficient to Direct us in all things necessary, and Therefore to the Word they join their own Traditions for the rendering it a more complete and perfect Rule;
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But you and we being agreed in all things touching the Authority and Sufficiency of the Scriptures, I presume from thence an equal Freedom in us, to refer the Tryal of the things wherein we differ, to the Determination of Holy Writ, being firmly resolved for myself to abide by its Award, sincerely desiring that nothing may pass for Truth but upon their Testimony.
But you and we being agreed in all things touching the authority and Sufficiency of the Scriptures, I presume from thence an equal Freedom in us, to refer the Trial of the things wherein we differ, to the Determination of Holy Writ, being firmly resolved for myself to abide by its Award, sincerely desiring that nothing may pass for Truth but upon their Testimony.
before you come to state the Question, (1.) Because I would not have this Paper to swell into too great a Bulk. (2.) Because there is not any thing material but what I shall meet with under one or other of your Arguments, shall therefore recite your Doctrine, which was this:
before you come to state the Question, (1.) Because I would not have this Paper to swell into too great a Bulk. (2.) Because there is not any thing material but what I shall meet with under one or other of your Arguments, shall Therefore recite your Doctrine, which was this:
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and your Words rightly consider'd in their proper place, then there would have been, had you drawn the same Conclusion from the first words in Genesis, which tells us, That in the beginning God made the heaven and the earth;
and your Words rightly considered in their proper place, then there would have been, had you drawn the same Conclusion from the First words in Genesis, which tells us, That in the beginning God made the heaven and the earth;
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and yet dare lend a hand to support a sinking and falling Dagon; The Idol could not stand before the Art, (even so Lord) in this our day, let Errour fall before thy Truth;
and yet Dare lend a hand to support a sinking and falling Dagon; The Idol could not stand before the Art, (even so Lord) in this our day, let Error fallen before thy Truth;
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as that you may better improve the Certainty of its Ruine then those biggotted Priests and blind Philistines did the Fall and Ruine of their adored Dagon, 1 Sam. 5.3, 4. I now come to your seven Arguments you offer as Proof and Evidence, though reasonably we might have expected for Proof and Confirmation of a Doctrine of so great moment, two or three Witnesses from Holy Scripture;
as that you may better improve the Certainty of its Ruin then those biggotted Priests and blind philistines did the Fallen and Ruin of their adored Dagon, 1 Sam. 5.3, 4. I now come to your seven Arguments you offer as Proof and Evidence, though reasonably we might have expected for Proof and Confirmation of a Doctrine of so great moment, two or three Witnesses from Holy Scripture;
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but knowing that no such Evidence is to be found there, we shall (weigh) and allow of your Authority, provided your Arguments are strongly concluded in,
but knowing that no such Evidence is to be found there, we shall (weigh) and allow of your authority, provided your Arguments Are strongly concluded in,
As to grown Persons, First teach them and baptize them, as to Infants, finding them Disciples baptize them in order to their being taught when capable of it.
As to grown Persons, First teach them and baptise them, as to Infants, finding them Disciples baptise them in order to their being taught when capable of it.
as Maimonides speaks, That they baptized the Infant or little Stranger upon the knowledge of the House of Judgment, i. e. on their desire in behalf of their Children.
as Maimonides speaks, That they baptised the Infant or little Stranger upon the knowledge of the House of Judgement, i. e. on their desire in behalf of their Children.
then neither the Infant nor prophane person can be admitted by this Text, if the Order in which it is laid down be duly considered, which is thus: (1.) Our Lord Jesus commands them to (go) to all Nations. (2.) To teach all Nations, or Disciple them. (3.) That they baptize such so taught or Discipled. (4.) That they shall further Teach and Instruct such baptized Disciples to observe all other things that Christ hath commanded.
then neither the Infant nor profane person can be admitted by this Text, if the Order in which it is laid down be duly considered, which is thus: (1.) Our Lord jesus commands them to (go) to all nations. (2.) To teach all nations, or Disciple them. (3.) That they baptise such so taught or Discipled. (4.) That they shall further Teach and Instruct such baptised Disciples to observe all other things that christ hath commanded.
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And therefore Mr. Baxter speaking of this Text, shews the several Work and Duty of the Apostles, in their several Places and Orders, who tells us in his second Disputation of Right to Sacraments, Pag. 149, 150 ▪ Their (1.) Task is to make Disciples, which Mark calls Believers. (2.) Their work is to baptize them, whereunto is annexed the Promise of Salvation. (3.) Their work is to teach them all other things which are after to be learned in the School of Christ.
And Therefore Mr. Baxter speaking of this Text, shows the several Work and Duty of the Apostles, in their several Places and Order, who tells us in his second Disputation of Right to Sacraments, Page 149, 150 ▪ Their (1.) Task is to make Disciples, which Mark calls Believers. (2.) Their work is to baptise them, whereunto is annexed the Promise of Salvation. (3.) Their work is to teach them all other things which Are After to be learned in the School of christ.
And the Author of the Annotations began by Mr. Poole, upon this Text, expresly saith, I cannot be of their mind, who think persons may be baptized before they be taught, we want Presidents of any such Baptisms in the Scripture,
And the Author of the Annotations began by Mr. Pool, upon this Text, expressly Says, I cannot be of their mind, who think Persons may be baptised before they be taught, we want Presidents of any such Baptisms in the Scripture,
and a meer Imposition upon your Auditory, having not the least Light or Evidence, nor being able to give so much as one Instance of any one Infant that was ever admitted, by any of the Apostles, a Member of any Church by Baptism in their days:
and a mere Imposition upon your Auditory, having not the least Light or Evidence, nor being able to give so much as one Instance of any one Infant that was ever admitted, by any of the Apostles, a Member of any Church by Baptism in their days:
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Answ. It seems then, in your Apprehension, the Apostles were ignorant of what Christ meant, and what they did in pursuance to his Command they did at a venture.
Answer It seems then, in your Apprehension, the Apostles were ignorant of what christ meant, and what they did in pursuance to his Command they did At a venture.
Is not this peevish Reasoning, and a manifest impeaching Christ and his Disciples? Was Christ so dark and unintelligible in what he commanded them, that they could not apprehend him? Is not Go teach and baptize all Nations as easie to be understood,
Is not this peevish Reasoning, and a manifest impeaching christ and his Disciples? Was christ so dark and unintelligible in what he commanded them, that they could not apprehend him? Is not Go teach and baptise all nations as easy to be understood,
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lest continuing to preach up, and practise things contrary too, or at least not agreeable with the Doctrin of Christ and his Apostles, you become culpable,
lest Continuing to preach up, and practise things contrary too, or At least not agreeable with the Doctrine of christ and his Apostles, you become culpable,
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and of none effect, and in plain terms gives the Lye to Mr. Baxter, and more, in their Comments upon the Commission of Christ: For Mr. G. Lawson, in his Magna Charta dedicated to Hen. B. of London, pag. 27, 28. tells us, That the word Teach before baptizing imports a teaching with success,
and of none Effect, and in plain terms gives the Lie to Mr. Baxter, and more, in their Comments upon the Commission of christ: For Mr. G. Lawson, in his Magna Charta dedicated to Hen. B. of London, page. 27, 28. tells us, That the word Teach before baptizing imports a teaching with success,
and as a Friend, I advise you to correct the mistake you are under, and act for time to come more conformably to Christ's Doct•in and his Apostles Practice.
and as a Friend, I Advice you to correct the mistake you Are under, and act for time to come more conformably to Christ's Doct•in and his Apostles Practice.
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but admit there were Children, which remains for you to prove, yet it follows not that they were baptized, it being usual in Scripture to take a part for the whole; as 1 Sam. 1.21. saith, All the House went up to offer the yearly Sacrifice;
but admit there were Children, which remains for you to prove, yet it follows not that they were baptised, it being usual in Scripture to take a part for the Whole; as 1 Sam. 1.21. Says, All the House went up to offer the yearly Sacrifice;
yea, the 22, 23. Verses say expresly, That Hannah and her Child Samuel went not up, (yet all the House. ) So Luke 2.1. In those days went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed;
yea, the 22, 23. Verses say expressly, That Hannah and her Child Samuel went not up, (yet all the House.) So Lycia 2.1. In those days went out a Decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed;
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(1.) To the Houshold of Lydia. 'Tis said she and her Household was baptized, Acts 16.15. but no ground to conclude that there were any Infants there, but a fair ground to suspect the contrary;
(1.) To the Household of Lydia. It's said she and her Household was baptised, Acts 16.15. but no ground to conclude that there were any Infants there, but a fair ground to suspect the contrary;
besides, she was a Trader, and at this time many miles from home being now at Philippi, but was of the City of Thialira, as ver. 12 compared with the 14. so that if she had any Children, it is probable she should carry them about with her from place to place, whither she went to trade and merchandize;
beside, she was a Trader, and At this time many miles from home being now At Philippi, but was of the city of Thialira, as for. 12 compared with the 14. so that if she had any Children, it is probable she should carry them about with her from place to place, whither she went to trade and merchandise;
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most likely she should leave them at her abode in Thialira, and not that she would be cumbered with the trouble and care of her Infants in her Travels to traffick:
most likely she should leave them At her Abided in Thialira, and not that she would be cumbered with the trouble and care of her Infants in her Travels to traffic:
But that this may issue with Evidence against you, the Apostles, in the last Verse in this Chapter, they went into the House of Lydia, and when they had comforted the Brethren, they departed:
But that this may issue with Evidence against you, the Apostles, in the last Verse in this Chapter, they went into the House of Lydia, and when they had comforted the Brothers, they departed:
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So that it's plain those of Lydia 's Houshold were Brethren, and the Brethren were capable of being comforted, which Infants are not in the sence of that Text.
So that it's plain those of Lydia is Household were Brothers, and the Brothers were capable of being comforted, which Infants Are not in the sense of that Text.
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Hence it was that the worthy Dr. Hammond grants, that no concluding Argument can be deduced from the baptizing whole Housholds, for baptizing Infants;
Hence it was that the worthy Dr. Hammond grants, that no concluding Argument can be deduced from the baptizing Whole Households, for baptizing Infants;
the Disciples here spoken of are those Gentiles that were converted to the Faith at Antioch, who met with some disturbance, occasion'd by some that came down from Judea, urging the necessity of Circumcision, saying as Vers. 1. That unless ye be circumcised ye cannot be saved:
the Disciples Here spoken of Are those Gentiles that were converted to the Faith At Antioch, who met with Some disturbance, occasioned by Some that Come down from Judea, urging the necessity of Circumcision, saying as Vers. 1. That unless you be circumcised you cannot be saved:
Hereupon Paul and Barnabas contends with them, and says, Why tempt ye God to put a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples, in imposing the observance of Circumcision, with the other Ceremonies of the Law upon the Gentile Church? For the Yoke spoken of by the Apostle lay not strictly in Circumcision,
Hereupon Paul and Barnabas contends with them, and Says, Why tempt you God to put a yoke upon the neck of the Disciples, in imposing the observance of Circumcision, with the other Ceremonies of the Law upon the Gentile Church? For the Yoke spoken of by the Apostle lay not strictly in Circumcision,
but in keeping of the whole Law, whereunto they were firmly bound and obliged by Circumcision, Gal. 5.3. which Infants were never capable of doing, neither in the least are here intended;
but in keeping of the Whole Law, whereunto they were firmly bound and obliged by Circumcision, Gal. 5.3. which Infants were never capable of doing, neither in the least Are Here intended;
For when the Dissention grew hot between Paul and Barnabas, and the men that came down from Judea, the Disciples determined to send Paul and Barnabas up to the Council at Jerusalem, to enquire as to that matter, ver. 2. and in the Third Verse you read, That the Church or Disciples spoke of in the Second Verse brought them on their way;
For when the Dissension grew hight between Paul and Barnabas, and the men that Come down from Judea, the Disciples determined to send Paul and Barnabas up to the Council At Jerusalem, to inquire as to that matter, ver. 2. and in the Third Verse you read, That the Church or Disciples spoke of in the Second Verse brought them on their Way;
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Besides, to say Infants, as such are Disciples, is insipid, and contrary to the true import of the word, being render'd by all Lexicons and Dictionaries that ever I saw, which tell us, that a Disciple is a Scholar or Learner.
Beside, to say Infants, as such Are Disciples, is insipid, and contrary to the true import of the word, being rendered by all Lexicons and Dictionaries that ever I saw, which tell us, that a Disciple is a Scholar or Learner.
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as you say Infants are, and Paul was, yet we tell you, that Infants neither are nor can be made Disciples without a Miracle, according to the sence and signification of the word;
as you say Infants Are, and Paul was, yet we tell you, that Infants neither Are nor can be made Disciples without a Miracle, according to the sense and signification of the word;
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for, upon his enquiring what the Lord would have him to do, you read, the Lord sends him to Damascus, and there, saith he, it shall be told thee what thou must do, Acts 9.6.
for, upon his inquiring what the Lord would have him to do, you read, the Lord sends him to Damascus, and there, Says he, it shall be told thee what thou must do, Acts 9.6.
Second ARGUMENT. I argue from the nature of the Covenant and Baptism, as its Seal; the Covenant belongs to them, therefore its Seal, Gen. 17.7. Acts 2.39.
Second ARGUMENT. I argue from the nature of the Covenant and Baptism, as its Seal; the Covenant belongs to them, Therefore its Seal, Gen. 17.7. Acts 2.39.
and the Kingdom of Heaven, &c. therefore the Sign if the greater, then the less. If any object, That for the same reason they may come to the Lord's Table,
and the Kingdom of Heaven, etc. Therefore the Signen if the greater, then the less. If any Object, That for the same reason they may come to the Lord's Table,
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If you would carefully examine and look into the nature of this Covenant mention'd Gen. 17. you will find it such as yields not your Infant-Seed the least Right to Gospel Ordinances, it being a Covenant peculiar to Abraham, which God made with him for his natural Seed, his Children according to the Flesh, wherein we have God promising unto him a very numerous and honourable Issue, v. 5, 6. (2) That as God hath graciously condescended to become a God in Covenant to Abraham, even so He will continue to be the God of his Seed after him, ver. 7. from whence it's evident, that God hath chosen the whole Off-spring of Abraham, in a peculiar manner, to be his Covenant-People, by vertue of that Covenant that He made with him for himself and his Seed;
If you would carefully examine and look into the nature of this Covenant mentioned Gen. 17. you will find it such as yields not your Infant-seed the least Right to Gospel Ordinances, it being a Covenant peculiar to Abraham, which God made with him for his natural Seed, his Children according to the Flesh, wherein we have God promising unto him a very numerous and honourable Issue, v. 5, 6. (2) That as God hath graciously condescended to become a God in Covenant to Abraham, even so He will continue to be the God of his Seed After him, ver. 7. from whence it's evident, that God hath chosen the Whole Offspring of Abraham, in a peculiar manner, to be his Covenant people, by virtue of that Covenant that He made with him for himself and his Seed;
and therefore (3) God on his part promiseth to plant and settle the Seed and Posterity of Abraham in the promised Canaan, which was a Blessing peculiar to that People, made sure to them by a Covenant-promise on God's part, ver. 8. as a Token whereof, he gives them Circumcision to be kept and observed by them, through their Generations,
and Therefore (3) God on his part promises to plant and settle the Seed and Posterity of Abraham in the promised Canaan, which was a Blessing peculiar to that People, made sure to them by a Covenant promise on God's part, ver. 8. as a Token whereof, he gives them Circumcision to be kept and observed by them, through their Generations,
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why then we cheerfully assent, that the Children of all professing Christians are included, and heartily believe that the Infants of others are not excluded, this Covenant with Abraham being but a recital of that which God made with lapsed Adam, which was the Covenant of Grace in the first Edition of it, Gen. 3.15.
why then we cheerfully assent, that the Children of all professing Christians Are included, and heartily believe that the Infants of Others Are not excluded, this Covenant with Abraham being but a recital of that which God made with lapsed Adam, which was the Covenant of Grace in the First Edition of it, Gen. 3.15.
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And Mr. Baxter is so far from thinking that any are excluded the Grace of this Covenant, that he affirms, The Law of Grace was as truly made with all men in Adam, as the Law of Innocency was;
And Mr. Baxter is so Far from thinking that any Are excluded the Grace of this Covenant, that he affirms, The Law of Grace was as truly made with all men in Adam, as the Law of Innocency was;
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yet what Ordinance was ever annexed to it as its Seal through the several Ages from Adam to Noah, in which Ages lived Abel, Seth, Enoch, who by Faith walked with God,
yet what Ordinance was ever annexed to it as its Seal through the several Ages from Adam to Noah, in which Ages lived Abel, Seth, Enoch, who by Faith walked with God,
Nay, to imagine that Circumcision was a Seal proper and peculiar to the Covenant of Grace, must needs be a Mistake, else the Patriarchs of old, Melchisedeck King of Salem, and Priest of the Most High God,
Nay, to imagine that Circumcision was a Seal proper and peculiar to the Covenant of Grace, must needs be a Mistake, Else the Patriarchs of old, Melchisedeck King of Salem, and Priest of the Most High God,
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an eminent Type of Christ, just Lot, and Job God's righteous Servant, of whom it's said there is none like him in all the Earth, could have laid as good a claim thereunto as any besides;
an eminent Type of christ, just Lot, and Job God's righteous Servant, of whom it's said there is none like him in all the Earth, could have laid as good a claim thereunto as any beside;
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So that though we grant your Infant-Seed to be in the Covenant of Grace, yet because of their Interest therein, it follows not that they have a Right to Baptism, that being now no more a Sign peculiar to the Covenant,
So that though we grant your Infant-seed to be in the Covenant of Grace, yet Because of their Interest therein, it follows not that they have a Right to Baptism, that being now no more a Signen peculiar to the Covenant,
till then Circumcision was in force, and how absurd is this to imagine? Neither is Baptism any more a Sign which you grant Children than the Lord's Supper, of which you most uncharitably deprive them,
till then Circumcision was in force, and how absurd is this to imagine? Neither is Baptism any more a Signen which you grant Children than the Lord's Supper, of which you most uncharitably deprive them,
and so the Holy Ghost expresly tells you, if you dare depend upon his Testimony, Gal. 3.6, 7, 8, 9. of whom Isaac was the Type, not a carnal and fleshly Seed, figured by Ishmael, as is obvious in the Allegory explain'd by the Apostle Gal. 4. from 22, to 29. And as it is Faith only which denominates a person to be the Child of Abraham, Gal. 3.7, 9. so it is Faith only that bespeaks a Person to be a fit subject for Baptism,
and so the Holy Ghost expressly tells you, if you Dare depend upon his Testimony, Gal. 3.6, 7, 8, 9. of whom Isaac was the Type, not a carnal and fleshly Seed, figured by Ishmael, as is obvious in the Allegory explained by the Apostle Gal. 4. from 22, to 29. And as it is Faith only which denominates a person to be the Child of Abraham, Gal. 3.7, 9. so it is Faith only that bespeaks a Person to be a fit Subject for Baptism,
and makes sure unto Children, more than what is through Grace made sure to them, to wit, Eternal Life by Jesus Christ without Baptism? 'Tis true, by Faith in Baptism we put to our Seal,
and makes sure unto Children, more than what is through Grace made sure to them, to wit, Eternal Life by jesus christ without Baptism? It's true, by Faith in Baptism we put to our Seal,
but there is something else which God annexeth as his Seal, whereby he sealeth up Believers, the alone Children of Abraham, and confirms them in the sure hope and expectation of Eternal Life, viz. the Holy Spirit, Ephes. 1.13. and Chap. 4.30. Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed to the day of Redemption.
but there is something Else which God annexeth as his Seal, whereby he Sealeth up Believers, the alone Children of Abraham, and confirms them in the sure hope and expectation of Eternal Life, viz. the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1.13. and Chap. 4.30. Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby you Are sealed to the day of Redemption.
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Many may be baptized, that are not of the Seed promised to Abraham, as many such heretofore have been to instance only in Judas, Simon Magus and the foolish Virgins,
Many may be baptised, that Are not of the Seed promised to Abraham, as many such heretofore have been to instance only in Judas, Simon Magus and the foolish Virgins,
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and that by means of our own Faith, and for our selves alone? Believers, because they are Abraham 's Seed, are blessed with faithful Abraham, Gal. 3.9. And if we are Christ's, then are we Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise, ver.
and that by means of our own Faith, and for our selves alone? Believers, Because they Are Abraham is Seed, Are blessed with faithful Abraham, Gal. 3.9. And if we Are Christ's, then Are we Abraham's seed and Heirs according to promise, ver.
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29. So much to the Covenant and its Seal. You add, The Promise is to you and your Children Acts 2.39. Ans. If by Promise you mean the Remission of Sin, and the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, spoken of in v. 38. we are of your mind, That they belong to every penitent and believing Jew:
29. So much to the Covenant and its Seal. You add, The Promise is to you and your Children Acts 2.39. Ans. If by Promise you mean the Remission of since, and the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, spoken of in v. 38. we Are of your mind, That they belong to every penitent and believing Jew:
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But doth it follow hence, that any person ought to be baptized before Repentance, whereas it is our being renewed by Repentance and Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, that evidenceth our Right to the Grace promised,
But does it follow hence, that any person ought to be baptised before Repentance, whereas it is our being renewed by Repentance and Faith in our Lord jesus christ, that Evidenceth our Right to the Grace promised,
and Baptism is prescribed to be performed as a Duty by such, for the obtaining the Grace promised? But if you say it doth follow, I demand why John did treat any of the natural Offspring of Abraham so roughly as he seems to do, calling them a Brood of Vipers,
and Baptism is prescribed to be performed as a Duty by such, for the obtaining the Grace promised? But if you say it does follow, I demand why John did Treat any of the natural Offspring of Abraham so roughly as he seems to do, calling them a Brood of Vipers,
as plainly say, Repent and be baptized? Is not therefore to baptize any without the least shew of Repentance in the Subject, to invert the Order of the Holy Ghost, it being certain, that you and your Children, in the 39th Verse, is not so properly you and your Infant,
as plainly say, repent and be baptised? Is not Therefore to baptise any without the least show of Repentance in the Subject, to invert the Order of the Holy Ghost, it being certain, that you and your Children, in the 39th Verse, is not so properly you and your Infant,
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as you and your Posterity? I wish it were not to be said of you in this case as Stephen speaks of some Jews in another, Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost;
as you and your Posterity? I wish it were not to be said of you in this case as Stephen speaks of Some jews in Another, You Stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost;
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You proceed, telling us, That God dealt thus with Man in all Ages, in the Covenant of Works with Adam, in the Old Testament with the Patriarchs or Fathers,
You proceed, telling us, That God dealt thus with Man in all Ages, in the Covenant of Works with Adam, in the Old Testament with the Patriarchs or Father's,
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and will be so to the end of the World, and that our Seed is interested in the Grace of the same Covenant that Adam and the Fathers were in all Generations;
and will be so to the end of the World, and that our Seed is interested in the Grace of the same Covenant that Adam and the Father's were in all Generations;
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As you had an Interest in the Covenant of Grace, so have your Infant-seed, but should they live to forfeit their Interest in that Grace by actual Transgression,
As you had an Interest in the Covenant of Grace, so have your Infant-seed, but should they live to forfeit their Interest in that Grace by actual Transgression,
and Obedience are, for the Sinner's Recovery, and give out such Laws and Ordinances as is consistent with his own Grace and Wisdom, upon his dissolving of one Church Frame,
and obedience Are, for the Sinner's Recovery, and give out such Laws and Ordinances as is consistent with his own Grace and Wisdom, upon his dissolving of one Church Frame,
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What think you? Was Cain of the same Condition with Adam, Ishmael with Abraham, Esau with Isaac, Absalom with David, Manasseh and Amon with Hezekiah, or good Hezekiah with wicked Ahaz, or good Josiah with his wicked Father Amon, or those Children of Israel who enter'd and possessed the promised Canaan with their wicked Father, whose Carcasses for their Sin fell in the Wilderness.
What think you? Was Cain of the same Condition with Adam, Ishmael with Abraham, Esau with Isaac, Absalom with David, Manasses and Amon with Hezekiah, or good Hezekiah with wicked Ahaz, or good Josiah with his wicked Father Amon, or those Children of Israel who entered and possessed the promised Canaan with their wicked Father, whose Carcases for their since fell in the Wilderness.
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How directly opposite is this your beloved Notion to that Rule of perfect Righteousness and Equity, which God hath laid down in that 18th of Ezekiel, wherein he attesteth, that all Souls are his, as v. 4. and that the soul of the Son shall not dye for the sin of the Father;
How directly opposite is this your Beloved Notion to that Rule of perfect Righteousness and Equity, which God hath laid down in that 18th of Ezekielem, wherein he attesteth, that all Souls Are his, as v. 4. and that the soul of the Son shall not die for the since of the Father;
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and forfeit his own Interest in the Covenant, but thereby shall not weaken his Childs Interest in the Covenant, which abideth firm unto Eternal Life, notwithstanding any Sin in the Father;
and forfeit his own Interest in the Covenant, but thereby shall not weaken his Child's Interest in the Covenant, which Abideth firm unto Eternal Life, notwithstanding any since in the Father;
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Nay, if the good and happy estate of Infants depends so much upon the believing of mediate Parents, is not the Salvation of such Infants rather to be imputed to their Parents believing,
Nay, if the good and happy estate of Infants depends so much upon the believing of mediate Parents, is not the Salvation of such Infants rather to be imputed to their Parents believing,
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than telling us it's weakly argued, amounts to, appealing to your own Conscience, whether Infants, with respect to Spirituals, are any more fit for Milk than strong Meat, whilst capable of neither;
than telling us it's weakly argued, amounts to, appealing to your own Conscience, whither Infants, with respect to Spirituals, Are any more fit for Milk than strong Meat, while capable of neither;
as those necessary to the Lord's Supper, whether an actual Dying to Sin can be any more the work of an Infant than Self-examination. I now come to your
as those necessary to the Lord's Supper, whither an actual Dying to since can be any more the work of an Infant than Self-examination. I now come to your
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or at least as good as any, in another Case, I should mightily pity you, to think how poor a shift you make to prove a New-Testament-Ordinance by an Old-Testament-Writ, and an abolish'd Ceremony.
or At least as good as any, in Another Case, I should mightily pity you, to think how poor a shift you make to prove a New-Testament-Ordinance by an Old-Testament-Writ, and an abolished Ceremony.
then and to this day in force, to wit, the cutting of the fore-skin of the Heart, a putting off the Body of Sin, in token whereof the believing Colossians are said to be buried with Christ in Baptism.
then and to this day in force, to wit, the cutting of the foreskin of the Heart, a putting off the Body of since, in token whereof the believing colossians Are said to be buried with christ in Baptism.
Besides, that Baptism comes not in the room of Circumcision, is further evident, as they were both in force together, from the time of Baptisms institution to the end of our Saviour's Life;
Beside, that Baptism comes not in the room of Circumcision, is further evident, as they were both in force together, from the time of Baptisms Institution to the end of our Saviour's Life;
Was not this one end of Circumcision, to confirm unto Abraham and the Jews, in their successive Generations, that Christ the Promised Seed should come of the Line of Abraham, according to the Flesh;
Was not this one end of Circumcision, to confirm unto Abraham and the jews, in their successive Generations, that christ the Promised Seed should come of the Line of Abraham, according to the Flesh;
for the tryal hereof, I will briefly enquire (1.) what it was that made Circumcision the Duty of Children; (2.) the Qualifications that gave Children a Right thereunto. But,
for the trial hereof, I will briefly inquire (1.) what it was that made Circumcision the Duty of Children; (2.) the Qualifications that gave Children a Right thereunto. But,
as they were of the same condition with them, as before you have argued; but it was the positive Command of God, given out to Abraham in Gen. 17.10. Every Man-child amongst you, saith the Lord, shall be circumcised. Here Circumcision is introduced by Divine Institution and Appointment;
as they were of the same condition with them, as before you have argued; but it was the positive Command of God, given out to Abraham in Gen. 17.10. Every Manchild among you, Says the Lord, shall be circumcised. Here Circumcision is introduced by Divine Institution and Appointment;
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and that you may assuredly know who are the Subjects hereof, the Lord plainly tells them, every male Child amongst them shall be circumcised, the time when is expresly set down, viz. at eight days old, v. 12. They were not to do it sooner, nor deferr it longer.
and that you may assuredly know who Are the Subject's hereof, the Lord plainly tells them, every male Child among them shall be circumcised, the time when is expressly Set down, viz. At eight days old, v. 12. They were not to do it sooner, nor defer it longer.
And as the Law is thus express for the Male Children, through their Generations, even so it is as positive for those born in their Houses, that are not of their Seed,
And as the Law is thus express for the Male Children, through their Generations, even so it is as positive for those born in their Houses, that Are not of their Seed,
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and the Stranger that is bought with their Money, v. 13. and also for the Proselyte, Exod. 12.48, 49. And to oblige all to the due observance of this Law, the Lord joyns a severe Threatning of disinheriting or cutting off every uncircumcised Male Child amongst them, (or rather every man amongst them that circumcised not his Males) else the Commination would turn its edge against the Child for the Parents Fault, knowing the Child could only be passive in the thing.
and the Stranger that is bought with their Money, v. 13. and also for the Proselyte, Exod 12.48, 49. And to oblige all to the due observance of this Law, the Lord joins a severe Threatening of disinheriting or cutting off every uncircumcised Male Child among them, (or rather every man among them that circumcised not his Males) Else the Commination would turn its edge against the Child for the Parents Fault, knowing the Child could only be passive in the thing.
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besides, by vertue of the Institution, such were to receive Circumcision, as you will have much ado to believe were interested in the Covenant, to instance only in Ishmael and Esau, and the words of the Apostle, that saith, All are not Israel that are of Israel.
beside, by virtue of the Institution, such were to receive Circumcision, as you will have much ado to believe were interested in the Covenant, to instance only in Ishmael and Esau, and the words of the Apostle, that Says, All Are not Israel that Are of Israel.
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as Abraham and the Faithful were, neither was any thing of Duty required as a necessary Prerequisite to qualifie Abraham 's Seed for Circumcision, more than a descending lineally from him;
as Abraham and the Faithful were, neither was any thing of Duty required as a necessary Prerequisite to qualify Abraham is Seed for Circumcision, more than a descending lineally from him;
a being his Children according to the Flesh, qualified them for, and interested them in the Blessing of the Covenant of Circumcision, which are inferior to the Blessings of the new Covenant and Gospel Ministration:
a being his Children according to the Flesh, qualified them for, and interested them in the Blessing of the Covenant of Circumcision, which Are inferior to the Blessings of the new Covenant and Gospel Ministration:
So that it's evident the carnal Seed of Believers can obtain no greater Priviledge, than the Seed of Abraham did by the Covenant of Circumcision, whose Priviledge reached not to an Interest in Gospel-Blessings (or the New Covenant) unless they had obtained that Right for themselves by believing, otherwise,
So that it's evident the carnal Seed of Believers can obtain no greater Privilege, than the Seed of Abraham did by the Covenant of Circumcision, whose Privilege reached not to an Interest in Gospel-blessings (or the New Covenant) unless they had obtained that Right for themselves by believing, otherwise,
And as of old Circumcision was not to be administred to any but those appointed by the express Will and positive Law of God; neither ought Baptism now;
And as of old Circumcision was not to be administered to any but those appointed by the express Will and positive Law of God; neither ought Baptism now;
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Ans. I confess, had they not learned better Manners, and been of much a better Temper than many in our days, they would not only have debated but quarreled with them,
Ans. I confess, had they not learned better Manners, and been of much a better Temper than many in our days, they would not only have debated but quarreled with them,
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but the Believers of old learned Christ to better ends, than to maintain unnecessary Debates with the Apostles, being satisfied from the nature of the Gospel Ministration, that there was no room for Controversies in Christ's changing the Subject as well as the Ceremony;
but the Believers of old learned christ to better ends, than to maintain unnecessary Debates with the Apostles, being satisfied from the nature of the Gospel Ministration, that there was no room for Controversies in Christ's changing the Subject as well as the Ceremony;
and with a single Eye look into the Commission where Christ bids them to make Disciples and baptize them, and into the general Practice of the Apostles, which did perfectly correspond with the Command, which Command was made the Rule of their Proceedings,
and with a single Eye look into the Commission where christ bids them to make Disciples and baptise them, and into the general Practice of the Apostles, which did perfectly correspond with the Command, which Command was made the Rule of their Proceedings,
And Christ, in faithfulness to his Church, and in mercy to little Infants, hath as evidently changed the Subject as the Sign, Mark 16.15, 16. which in conjunction with the general Practice of the Apostles, in that they never baptized one Infant, puts the thing out of doubt.
And christ, in faithfulness to his Church, and in mercy to little Infants, hath as evidently changed the Subject as the Signen, Mark 16.15, 16. which in conjunction with the general Practice of the Apostles, in that they never baptised one Infant, puts the thing out of doubt.
for there is not any thing said in all of them, but what may bespeak you to need, that some one teach you which be the first Principles of the Oracles of God, Hebr. 5.12.
for there is not any thing said in all of them, but what may bespeak you to need, that Some one teach you which be the First Principles of the Oracles of God, Hebrew 5.12.
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And now Brethren, I hope, as wise men, you will judge, and seriously consider what is said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things, 2 Tim. 2.7. I now come to your Argument of lesser magnitude.
And now Brothers, I hope, as wise men, you will judge, and seriously Consider what is said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things, 2 Tim. 2.7. I now come to your Argument of lesser magnitude.
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and the same Objections lye against their being saved, as against their being baptized, viz. That they cannot actually believe, Mark 16.16. If any object, Christ means Children in Humility, not in Age,
and the same Objections lie against their being saved, as against their being baptised, viz. That they cannot actually believe, Mark 16.16. If any Object, christ means Children in Humility, not in Age,
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because he here speaks of such as were brought unto him, and he took into his Arms. Besides, it would not then be a sufficient ground for the check he gives his Disciples.
Because he Here speaks of such as were brought unto him, and he took into his Arms. Beside, it would not then be a sufficient ground for the check he gives his Disciples.
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He did that which was greater, and that which makes them qualified Subjects for Baptism; for grant to them a Church Relation, and Baptism will follow upon it;
He did that which was greater, and that which makes them qualified Subjects for Baptism; for grant to them a Church Relation, and Baptism will follow upon it;
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and that little Children are of the Church of God, i e. the Universal and Invisible Church, which contains all the Elect of God, known and unknown known unto us,
and that little Children Are of the Church of God, i e. the Universal and Invisible Church, which contains all the Elect of God, known and unknown known unto us,
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But if by Church you mean the visible Church of Christ, and do say, That because little Children are of the Kingdom of Heaven, that therefore they are of the visible Church,
But if by Church you mean the visible Church of christ, and do say, That Because little Children Are of the Kingdom of Heaven, that Therefore they Are of the visible Church,
as that most be intended, because of your pleading for admission for them, then I conceive your Conclusion to be most untrue. (1.) Because, to say the Fleshly Seed of Believers are born within the Pale,
as that most be intended, Because of your pleading for admission for them, then I conceive your Conclusion to be most untrue. (1.) Because, to say the Fleshly Seed of Believers Are born within the Pale,
and Members of the Church of Christ, is a Doctrine Forreign to that of the Gospel. (2.) Because such a Doctrine, in a great measure, destroys the right end of Baptism, which is to make them Members of it, that are not, Acts 2.41.
and Members of the Church of christ, is a Doctrine Foreign to that of the Gospel. (2.) Because such a Doctrine, in a great measure, Destroys the right end of Baptism, which is to make them Members of it, that Are not, Acts 2.41.
which Infants can neither be nor do. (4.) To say Infants are Members of the visible Church, is incongruous to all Definitions that ever I met with of a Gospel Church,
which Infants can neither be nor do. (4.) To say Infants Are Members of the visible Church, is incongruous to all Definitions that ever I met with of a Gospel Church,
Further, your grant that Children before Baptism belong to the Kingdom of Heaven doth call into question that part of the Church Catechism which teacheth her Catticuminies to say, That in their Baptism they were made Members of Christ, Children of God and Inheritors, or (Heirs) of the Kingdom of Heaven;
Further, your grant that Children before Baptism belong to the Kingdom of Heaven does call into question that part of the Church Catechism which Teaches her Catticuminies to say, That in their Baptism they were made Members of christ, Children of God and Inheritors, or (Heirs) of the Kingdom of Heaven;
as have not the least shew of Right to a Place in, and to the Priviledges of the Church of Christ, of which Infants are some who have not fin'd actually against the Law of Nature;
as have not the least show of Right to a Place in, and to the Privileges of the Church of christ, of which Infants Are Some who have not fined actually against the Law of Nature;
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and the rest are those Heathens who do live and walk up to that Light and Law of Nature which God hath placed in them, who are not blest with the Gospel Light,
and the rest Are those heathens who do live and walk up to that Light and Law of Nature which God hath placed in them, who Are not blessed with the Gospel Light,
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nor any Divine Revelation, over and above the Light of Natural Conscience: and surely some such there may be, of whom the Apostle speaks Rom. 2.14. who do by Nature the things contain'd in the Law;
nor any Divine Revelation, over and above the Light of Natural Conscience: and surely Some such there may be, of whom the Apostle speaks Rom. 2.14. who do by Nature the things contained in the Law;
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but the Children of the Kingdom shall be cast out, Matth. 8.11, 12. If it be granted that there may be any such, it's evident the Kingdom of Heaven will be a Receptacle for them;
but the Children of the Kingdom shall be cast out, Matthew 8.11, 12. If it be granted that there may be any such, it's evident the Kingdom of Heaven will be a Receptacle for them;
If it be, who required it? and where? And since their natural Capacities is such as renders the work of Believing impossible to them (without a Miracle) whose Faith shall save them, their immediate Parents,
If it be, who required it? and where? And since their natural Capacities is such as renders the work of Believing impossible to them (without a Miracle) whose Faith shall save them, their immediate Parents,
for the Faith and Righteousness of all believing Parents in the World considered in one, will not be of Merit sufficient to save one Victim, Ezek. 14.14.
for the Faith and Righteousness of all believing Parents in the World considered in one, will not be of Merit sufficient to save one Victim, Ezekiel 14.14.
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No, this Benefit flows purely from the Fountain of all Grace, and is conveyed to them by another Stream, to wit, God's free and full imputing the Righteousness of Christ, the second Adam, by whose Righteousness, Life,
No, this Benefit flows purely from the Fountain of all Grace, and is conveyed to them by Another Stream, to wit, God's free and full imputing the Righteousness of christ, the second Adam, by whose Righteousness, Life,
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and Meritorious Death they are inverted with a Justification unto Life Eternal, Rom. 5.18. As by the offence of one Judgment came upon all Men to Condemnation, even so by the Righteousness of one, the free Gift came upon all Men unto Justification of Life.
and Meritorious Death they Are inverted with a Justification unto Life Eternal, Rom. 5.18. As by the offence of one Judgement Come upon all Men to Condemnation, even so by the Righteousness of one, the free Gift Come upon all Men unto Justification of Life.
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as if he could not save Innocent Babes without their Parents believing, and strongly conclude God to be more prone to Severity then Mercy, in saving a very few, i. e. the Children of believing Parents,
as if he could not save Innocent Babes without their Parents believing, and strongly conclude God to be more prove to Severity then Mercy, in Saving a very few, i. e. the Children of believing Parents,
but how contrary is this to that God, whose Mercies are over all his Works, Psalm 145.8, 9. So that it's evident the Salvation of dying Infants is sure,
but how contrary is this to that God, whose mercies Are over all his Works, Psalm 145.8, 9. So that it's evident the Salvation of dying Infants is sure,
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why then their Holiness before Baptism is nothing but Uncleanness, agreeable with some of your own Coments upon Psalm 51.5. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my Mother conceive me.
why then their Holiness before Baptism is nothing but Uncleanness, agreeable with Some of your own Comments upon Psalm 51.5. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in since did my Mother conceive me.
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Further, Consider how manifest a Contradiction the Patrons and Defendors of Pedo-baptism meet with from each other, not knowing where to find a stay for it's Support. How doth Austin thwart you;
Further, Consider how manifest a Contradiction the Patrons and Defendors of Pedobaptism meet with from each other, not knowing where to find a stay for it's Support. How does Austin thwart you;
And he tells us, as my Author quotes him, in his Book De Verb. Apost. c. 24. — the Question being, Whether the Infants of baptized Christians were holy? he saith Not;
And he tells us, as my Author quotes him, in his Book De Verb. Apost. c. 24. — the Question being, Whither the Infants of baptised Christians were holy? he Says Not;
The Vessels of the Sanctuary are as expresly said to be holy, as the Children in the Text; see 1 Chron. 22.19. and Ezra 8.28. then see how unsound you argue, saying, The Children of Believers are holy;
The Vessels of the Sanctuary Are as expressly said to be holy, as the Children in the Text; see 1 Chronicles 22.19. and Ezra 8.28. then see how unsound you argue, saying, The Children of Believers Are holy;
Who but Men willing to be deceived will conclude any more for the one then for the other? Austin telling you, whatsoever this Holiness is, 1 Cor. 7.14. it is not of power to make Christians, or remit Sins.
Who but Men willing to be deceived will conclude any more for the one then for the other? Austin telling you, whatsoever this Holiness is, 1 Cor. 7.14. it is not of power to make Christians, or remit Sins.
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Is not Marriage, and Matters relating thereto, the Subject of this whole Chapter? and does the scope and design of it, bespeak the Apostle labouring the removal of some Doubts and Difficulties that many were under at Corinth, that were turned from Idols to God,
Is not Marriage, and Matters relating thereto, the Subject of this Whole Chapter? and does the scope and Design of it, bespeak the Apostle labouring the removal of Some Doubts and Difficulties that many were under At Corinth, that were turned from Idols to God,
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And what more plain from the manner of the Apostle's addressing himself to them in the first Verse, Now concerning the things whereof ye write, &c. One, amongst others of these things, we may rationally conclude was,
And what more plain from the manner of the Apostle's addressing himself to them in the First Verse, Now Concerning the things whereof you write, etc. One, among Others of these things, we may rationally conclude was,
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Now whether this Doubt amongst them at Corinth might arise upon their accidental hearing of what God made the Duty of Israel in the Reformation in Ezra 's and Nehemiah 's times, that they should put away their idolatrous Wives, as Ezra 10.3. I leave.
Now whither this Doubt among them At Corinth might arise upon their accidental hearing of what God made the Duty of Israel in the Reformation in Ezra is and Nehemiah is times, that they should put away their idolatrous Wives, as Ezra 10.3. I leave.
if in case the Unbelieving Party still please to abide and cohabit with them, as vers. 10, 11, 12, 13. And further to resolve them in this matter, he renders them a twofold Reason in the fourteenth Verse: (1.) The unbelieving Husband is sanctified by the believing Wife,
if in case the Unbelieving Party still please to abide and cohabit with them, as vers. 10, 11, 12, 13. And further to resolve them in this matter, he renders them a twofold Reason in the fourteenth Verse: (1.) The unbelieving Husband is sanctified by the believing Wife,
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which the Annotator on this Text, in the Second Volume of Mr. Pool 's Work, saith, The Believer, without Offence to the Law of God, may continue in a married state with such a Yoke-fellow, notwithstanding their disposition in Matters of Faith.
which the Annotator on this Text, in the Second Volume of Mr. Pool is Work, Says, The Believer, without Offence to the Law of God, may continue in a married state with such a Yokefellow, notwithstanding their disposition in Matters of Faith.
where the Lord himself calls the Children born in lawful Marriage a godly Seed. Therefore as a (2.) Reason, the Apostle removes the Absurdity that the scrupulous Converts at Corinth feared, saying, Else were your Children unclean, but now are they holy: i. e.
where the Lord himself calls the Children born in lawful Marriage a godly Seed. Therefore as a (2.) Reason, the Apostle removes the Absurdity that the scrupulous Converts At Corinth feared, saying, Else were your Children unclean, but now Are they holy: i. e.
But to remove this Scruple, and satisfie that there abode is as warrantable as ever, saith elsewhere, Your Children were unclean, but now are they holy.
But to remove this Scruple, and satisfy that there Abided is as warrantable as ever, Says elsewhere, Your Children were unclean, but now Are they holy.
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You proceed, and must needs have this to be Foederal Holiness, explaining it thus, As they that were born of the Jews, were Jews, not common and unclean as Heathen,
You proceed, and must needs have this to be Federal Holiness, explaining it thus, As they that were born of the jews, were jews, not Common and unclean as Heathen,
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Answer. The Heathen were bad enough, is granted, and that you need not make them worse, believing you will never be able to prove the difference so great between the Issue of Jews and Gentiles, that had an equal advantage of being born of Parents that were lawfully married, what degree of Sanctity descended upon the Jews in lawful Marriage, more then upon the Offspring of the Gentiles under the same Circumstance, I know not;
Answer. The Heathen were bad enough, is granted, and that you need not make them Worse, believing you will never be able to prove the difference so great between the Issue of jews and Gentiles, that had an equal advantage of being born of Parents that were lawfully married, what degree of Sanctity descended upon the jews in lawful Marriage, more then upon the Offspring of the Gentiles under the same Circumstance, I know not;
But then, that peculiar Holiness streamed to them from another Fountain than meerly being born of the Jews in holy Matrimony, to wit, the Grace and Love of God, in that he was pleased to choose them,
But then, that peculiar Holiness streamed to them from Another Fountain than merely being born of the jews in holy Matrimony, to wit, the Grace and Love of God, in that he was pleased to choose them,
before any other Nation, to make them his People, and accordingly blest them with holy Laws and Ordinances, as Psalm 147.19, 20. That every one born of Jewish Parents was a Jew, is not doubted, but that the Jews were Church Members by their Birth, is not so easie;
before any other nation, to make them his People, and accordingly blessed them with holy Laws and Ordinances, as Psalm 147.19, 20. That every one born of Jewish Parents was a Jew, is not doubted, but that the jews were Church Members by their Birth, is not so easy;
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though born in France, Spain, or Ireland, where such born of English Parents, even disdain to be accounted but English; but that such as are born of Christians, are Christians, is a Paradox,
though born in France, Spain, or Ireland, where such born of English Parents, even disdain to be accounted but English; but that such as Are born of Christians, Are Christians, is a Paradox,
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and absurd with a witness, considering that no less then a believing the Doctrine, and an imitation of the Life and Manners of Christ, can truly denominate a Man to be a Christian.
and absurd with a witness, considering that no less then a believing the Doctrine, and an imitation of the Life and Manners of christ, can truly denominate a Man to be a Christian.
And as to the Text you cite, Rom. 11.16. it favours not your Conclusion at all, for if by First-fruits and Root, you will understand those holy Persons Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, yet its evident the whole Lump and Branches were not so, by their manifest rejecting the Lord Jesus Christ;
And as to the Text you Cite, Rom. 11.16. it favours not your Conclusion At all, for if by Firstfruits and Root, you will understand those holy Persons Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, yet its evident the Whole Lump and Branches were not so, by their manifest rejecting the Lord jesus christ;
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Did their tempting, belying, betraying, accusing, condemning, and executing the Lord of Life, bespeak them to be a holy Lump, which in your sence they must be,
Did their tempting, belying, betraying, accusing, condemning, and executing the Lord of Life, bespeak them to be a holy Lump, which in your sense they must be,
How directly opposite is this to what Christ saith of the Jews, the natural Seed of Abraham, who notwithstanding that, tells them, That they were of their Father the Devil, John 8.44.
How directly opposite is this to what christ Says of the jews, the natural Seed of Abraham, who notwithstanding that, tells them, That they were of their Father the devil, John 8.44.
so the words rightly understood are an Incouragement to the Unbelieving Jews that stand of, to come into Christ, assuring them thereupon, that he would not reject them,
so the words rightly understood Are an Encouragement to the Unbelieving jews that stand of, to come into christ, assuring them thereupon, that he would not reject them,
they also contain an Argument to take off the Gentiles that were come in, from judging and censuring the Jews upon their Rejection, and being Cast off;
they also contain an Argument to take off the Gentiles that were come in, from judging and censuring the jews upon their Rejection, and being Cast off;
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yet from that favour he anciently bore towards that People, he will not have the Gentiles to despise them, who is ready to receive them into favour as Branches springing from so holy a Root,
yet from that favour he anciently boar towards that People, he will not have the Gentiles to despise them, who is ready to receive them into favour as Branches springing from so holy a Root,
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if they continued not in Infidelity, which is evident in this and the following Verses; so that all the Scripture speaks of Infants right to Baptism, whether more or less,
if they continued not in Infidelity, which is evident in this and the following Verses; so that all the Scripture speaks of Infants right to Baptism, whither more or less,
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Methinks this Question is so fully resolved by the Holy Ghost in that Eighth of the Acts, verses 36, 37. that no thinking Man could, without blushing, have so interrogated.
Methinks this Question is so Fully resolved by the Holy Ghost in that Eighth of the Acts, Verses 36, 37. that not thinking Man could, without blushing, have so Interrogated.
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for this cause the Earth is defiled, and the Land mourneth; for truly may the Lord say, as Isaiah 24 5. They have transgressed my Laws, and changed my Ordinances.
for this cause the Earth is defiled, and the Land Mourneth; for truly may the Lord say, as Isaiah 24 5. They have transgressed my Laws, and changed my Ordinances.
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Sir, That an express Command is necessary for the warranting your practice, is no more then what you have acknowledged, (viz.) That it is the Command of God only that can constitute an Ordinance of God, which you affirm your sprinkling of Infants to be;
Sir, That an express Command is necessary for the warranting your practice, is no more then what you have acknowledged, (viz.) That it is the Command of God only that can constitute an Ordinance of God, which you affirm your sprinkling of Infants to be;
therefore assign your Command, as you would the Lord should not say of you, as of others in another Case, They have done that which I commanded them not,
Therefore assign your Command, as you would the Lord should not say of you, as of Others in Another Case, They have done that which I commanded them not,
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which truly defin'd, is, as I shall give it you from the worthy Doctor Hopkin, late Bishop of London Derry, as I find it in his Exposition upon the Ten Commandments, (worthy to be printed in Letters of Gold) page 142. who says,
which truly defined, is, as I shall give it you from the worthy Doctor Hopkin, late Bishop of London Derry, as I find it in his Exposition upon the Ten commandments, (worthy to be printed in Letters of Gold) page 142. who Says,
for as we must have no other God besides the true, so that God must have no other Service performed unto him, besides what himself hath required and prescribed;
for as we must have no other God beside the true, so that God must have no other Service performed unto him, beside what himself hath required and prescribed;
And by this time I hope you may see what may hinder, if not, may not I as industriously inquire why Nadab and Abihu might not bring strange Fire to the Lord's Altar, I know of no express Command of God hindering,
And by this time I hope you may see what may hinder, if not, may not I as industriously inquire why Nadab and Abihu might not bring strange Fire to the Lord's Altar, I know of no express Command of God hindering,
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and yet for their unadvised attempt, the Lord sends Fire from Heaven and destroys them both, Lev. 10.1, 2. Let us therefore fear to do any thing in the Worship of God which he hath not commanded,
and yet for their unadvised attempt, the Lord sends Fire from Heaven and Destroys them both, Lev. 10.1, 2. Let us Therefore Fear to do any thing in the Worship of God which he hath not commanded,
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Is that Ceremony any more incongruous to holy Writ then your own practice? And why find you fault with the Church of England for the use of their Ceremonies,
Is that Ceremony any more incongruous to holy Writ then your own practice? And why find you fault with the Church of England for the use of their Ceremonies,
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as an Ordinance of God, may not the Church of Rome pretend to as good Authority for any part of their practice that is not in so many express words forbid, especially their Baptizing with Salt and Spittle, as you can for yours.
as an Ordinance of God, may not the Church of Room pretend to as good authority for any part of their practice that is not in so many express words forbid, especially their Baptizing with Salt and Spittle, as you can for yours.
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I do sincerely profess, were I satisfied that either Custom or Consequence were a warrant sufficient to bear you out in this particular, I should reckon my dissenting from the Church of England (where I may be as holy as I will or can) might be justly imputed to my Ignorance or Pevishness.
I do sincerely profess, were I satisfied that either Custom or Consequence were a warrant sufficient to bear you out in this particular, I should reckon my dissenting from the Church of England (where I may be as holy as I will or can) might be justly imputed to my Ignorance or Peevishness.
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Also the Church of England in her Catechism, to this Question, What is required of Persons to be baptized? The Answer is, Repentance, whereby they forsake sin,
Also the Church of England in her Catechism, to this Question, What is required of Persons to be baptised? The Answer is, Repentance, whereby they forsake since,
and Faith, whereby they stedfastly believe. Which, with Acts 8.36, 37. Acts 2.37, 38. and Rom. 6.4. is evident that Repentance, Faith and devotedness to God is necessary;
and Faith, whereby they steadfastly believe. Which, with Acts 8.36, 37. Acts 2.37, 38. and Rom. 6.4. is evident that Repentance, Faith and devotedness to God is necessary;
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but how doth it appear that Children are capable of these things? When did any Child give you the least Evidence that he Believed, Repented, Renounced the World, the Flesh,
but how does it appear that Children Are capable of these things? When did any Child give you the least Evidence that he Believed, Repented, Renounced the World, the Flesh,
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therefore as you would have a comfortable Evidence that you are the Lord's Minister, it becomes you publickly to enter your Protest against this practice for the undeceiving of many;
Therefore as you would have a comfortable Evidence that you Are the Lord's Minister, it becomes you publicly to enter your Protest against this practice for the undeceiving of many;
You say further, There is nothing on the Childrens part, as hath been shewn, &c. Answer. As hath been shewn there is nothing on the Childrens part that renders it needful;
You say further, There is nothing on the Children's part, as hath been shown, etc. Answer. As hath been shown there is nothing on the Children's part that renders it needful;
for they received both Capacity and Right for Circumcision from the words of Institution, and not because they were either able or unable immediately to answer the Obligation they were laid under by it, which was to keep the whole Law, Gal. 5.3.
for they received both Capacity and Right for Circumcision from the words of Institution, and not Because they were either able or unable immediately to answer the Obligation they were laid under by it, which was to keep the Whole Law, Gal. 5.3.
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and though it is not the Foundation we build this Doctrine upon, yet it may help to strengthen and confirm us in the belief of it in dark and difficult Cases;
and though it is not the Foundation we built this Doctrine upon, yet it may help to strengthen and confirm us in the belief of it in dark and difficult Cases;
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and adds, that you cannot prove so much as one Man, except one Herimarus, that did once oppose or deny Infant Baptism, from the Apostles days till about Luther 's time;
and adds, that you cannot prove so much as one Man, except one Herimarus, that did once oppose or deny Infant Baptism, from the Apostles days till about Luther is time;
however, since you make not the practice of preceding Churches the Basis on which you build, only call them in for Light and Evidence to help you in Cases dark and difficult,
however, since you make not the practice of preceding Churches the Basis on which you built, only call them in for Light and Evidence to help you in Cases dark and difficult,
if it be an Ordinance at all, it is next to a Miracle, that all the famous Lights shining in the Churches, have not given so much light and clearness in this thing of so much weight and moment,
if it be an Ordinance At all, it is next to a Miracle, that all the famous Lights shining in the Churches, have not given so much Light and clearness in this thing of so much weight and moment,
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But in fine, to perswade your Brethren into a good and firm opinion of it, you tell them that you could quote Justin Martyr, Origin, Cyprian, Jerom, and S. Augustin all for it;
But in fine, to persuade your Brothers into a good and firm opinion of it, you tell them that you could quote Justin Martyr, Origin, Cyprian, Jerome, and S. Augustin all for it;
And to tell you by the way, if you have read the Fathers, you know in your Conscience, that though some baptized Infants in the Third and Fourth Centuries,
And to tell you by the Way, if you have read the Father's, you know in your Conscience, that though Some baptised Infants in the Third and Fourth Centuries,
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for particular ends, yet none in those Ages practised Infant Baptism as a Gospel Ordinance, if any before Austin, as may be shewed from Dr. Taylor 's Testimony, with others.
for particular ends, yet none in those Ages practised Infant Baptism as a Gospel Ordinance, if any before Austin, as may be showed from Dr. Taylor is Testimony, with Others.
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or most of those you name, together with Nazianzene, Ambrose, Athanasius, and many more, as they are handed to me, all bearing head strongly against your practice;
or most of those you name, together with Nazianzene, Ambrose, Athanasius, and many more, as they Are handed to me, all bearing head strongly against your practice;
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yet take one for all, which sways much with me, as I find it quoted by Mr. Baxter, and you may read it in this order of words in his Saints Everlasting Rest, pag. 143. viz.
yet take one for all, which sways much with me, as I find it quoted by Mr. Baxter, and you may read it in this order of words in his Saints Everlasting Rest, page. 143. viz.
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Then we bring the Person thus washed and instructed to the Brethren, as they are called, where the Assemblies are, that we may pray both for our selves and the illuminated Person, that we may be found by true Doctrine and by good Works worthy observers and keepers of the Commandments,
Then we bring the Person thus washed and instructed to the Brothers, as they Are called, where the Assemblies Are, that we may pray both for our selves and the illuminated Person, that we may be found by true Doctrine and by good Works worthy observers and keepers of the commandments,
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Then there is brought to the chief Brother, so they called the chief Minister, Bread and a Cup of Wine, washed, which taking, he offereth Praise and Thanksgiving to the Father, by the Name of the Son and Holy Ghost;
Then there is brought to the chief Brother, so they called the chief Minister, Bred and a Cup of Wine, washed, which taking, he Offereth Praise and Thanksgiving to the Father, by the Name of the Son and Holy Ghost;
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Thus I have done with your seven Arguments, believing (through the Mercy of God) might what is said be impartially considered, be sufficient to bring us to that Unity of Judgment in all the Truths of Jesus Christ,
Thus I have done with your seven Arguments, believing (through the Mercy of God) might what is said be impartially considered, be sufficient to bring us to that Unity of Judgement in all the Truths of jesus christ,
and Conformity in Practice that might render us more serviceable in carrying on that Interest in the World for our One and Only Lord, which would be mighty conduceable to his Glory,
and Conformity in Practice that might render us more serviceable in carrying on that Interest in the World for our One and Only Lord, which would be mighty conducible to his Glory,
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INto whose of your hands soever these Lines may come, with them I greet you in the Lord, through whom, from God the Father, I sincerely wish you an increase of all Grace and Peace, praying that you may keep your selves in the love of God,
INto whose of your hands soever these Lines may come, with them I greet you in the Lord, through whom, from God the Father, I sincerely wish you an increase of all Grace and Peace, praying that you may keep your selves in the love of God,
and in holding fast the Form of sound words, ye do well, but better in making manifest the Power of Godliness, without which the true Form will not avail, but turn to our detriment.
and in holding fast the From of found words, you do well, but better in making manifest the Power of Godliness, without which the true From will not avail, but turn to our detriment.
but earnestly perswade to a more compleat and constant Conformity to Christ our Head, not only in Doctrine but in Imitation, that Holiness, with the Fear and Favour of God, may fill our Assemblies and Houses to their utmost Borders,
but earnestly persuade to a more complete and constant Conformity to christ our Head, not only in Doctrine but in Imitation, that Holiness, with the fear and Favour of God, may fill our Assemblies and Houses to their utmost Borders,
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whenas Prophaneness, Folly, and Uncharitableness in Israel will dis-ingage and harden more than a whole Volume of the most pregnant and invincible Arguments will make to yield.
whenas Profaneness, Folly, and Uncharitableness in Israel will disengage and harden more than a Whole Volume of the most pregnant and invincible Arguments will make to yield.
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Therefore, Brethren, as we are called to Holiness, let us expressively evidence, that what we know of God in Christ, is more than speculative. And to that end,
Therefore, Brothers, as we Are called to Holiness, let us expressively evidence, that what we know of God in christ, is more than speculative. And to that end,
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yet in all things wherein we are agreed, let us walk, uniting in Affection, till God shall reveal the rest unto them, praying earnestly that God would cause the Beams of Gospel Light powerfully to dart into the Minds of all, helping them by Divine Illumination to discern Truth's shining Beauty and Excellency, that all Error may fall before it,
yet in all things wherein we Are agreed, let us walk, uniting in Affection, till God shall reveal the rest unto them, praying earnestly that God would cause the Beams of Gospel Light powerfully to dart into the Minds of all, helping them by Divine Illumination to discern Truth's shining Beauty and Excellency, that all Error may fallen before it,
as Dagon did before the Ark, and that none may find either heart or hand to support it, that Christ's own Fold may be filled with his own Sheep in this our day;
as Dagon did before the Ark, and that none may find either heart or hand to support it, that Christ's own Fold may be filled with his own Sheep in this our day;
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