The vertue and value of baptism: in which the dignity and duty of [baptism], the due right of infants to [baptism], and their right above that of grown persons by [baptism], the degrading and destructive principles and practices of [baptism] are / catechetically propounded, plainly preached, and now published as an antidote to the baptism-despising dictates of John Simpson. By Zachariah Crofton ... ; Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy.
THE VIRTUE and VALUE OF BAPTISME, Delivered in a Summary Sermon at the close of the Catechetical Considerations of the Doctrine of Baptism, at Botolphs Aldgate, LONDON. TEXT.
THE VIRTUE and VALVE OF BAPTISME, Delivered in a Summary Sermon At the close of the Catechetical Considerations of the Doctrine of Baptism, At Botolphs Aldgate, LONDON. TEXT.
and administration of the Gospel to which •hey were subjected, doth assert •esus Chrst to be the true Messiah, •oth in respect of Person, as •e is God-Man-Mediator, and •is Offices, as Prophet, Priest and King, and opposeth him unto all •hose Levitical Rites whereby he was typified, plainly declaring that the appearance of the Substance put a period to all those Shadowie Ceremonies whereby they had worshipped God;
and administration of the Gospel to which •hey were subjected, does assert •esus Christ to be the true Messiah, •oth in respect of Person, as •e is God-Man-Mediator, and •is Offices, as Prophet, Priest and King, and Opposeth him unto all •hose Levitical Rites whereby he was typified, plainly declaring that the appearance of the Substance put a Period to all those Shadowy Ceremonies whereby they had worshipped God;
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2. The Dictated Qualifications of such as must draw near, and they are two, The heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, the body washed with pure water.
2. The Dictated Qualifications of such as must draw near, and they Are two, The heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, the body washed with pure water.
and therefore is to be Grammatically Read, NONLATINALPHABET, we sprinkled and washed, let us draw neer, &c. and herein there is among Expositors no difference:
and Therefore is to be Grammatically Read,, we sprinkled and washed, let us draw near, etc. and herein there is among Expositors no difference:
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many of our modern Expositors differing from the Antients in the same, the last understanding the Sacrament of Baptisme to be the qualification here spoken of;
many of our modern Expositors differing from the Ancients in the same, the last understanding the Sacrament of Baptism to be the qualification Here spoken of;
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the difference is not much, for if all Externall Sanctity be here intended, then Baptisme, and if the order of Sanctity be to be observed, that first, as it where External Sanctity must begin,
the difference is not much, for if all External Sanctity be Here intended, then Baptism, and if the order of Sanctity be to be observed, that First, as it where External Sanctity must begin,
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So the opposition in this Text seems to me, to distinguish the inward grace, and outward signe in dictating the Gospell order of access to God, to be by Baptisme of water on the body and blood, or Grace on the heart:
So the opposition in this Text seems to me, to distinguish the inward grace, and outward Signen in dictating the Gospel order of access to God, to be by Baptism of water on the body and blood, or Grace on the heart:
what order or outward ordinance of Sanctification is then prescribed in our approaches to God? To which the Apostle answereth, in stead of Circumcision of heart and flesh under the old, you must according to the direction of the New Covenant and the Gospell worship, draw near to God with an heart sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
what order or outward Ordinance of Sanctification is then prescribed in our Approaches to God? To which the Apostle Answers, in stead of Circumcision of heart and Flesh under the old, you must according to the direction of the New Covenant and the Gospel worship, draw near to God with an heart sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
but of their own selves by a genuine Interpretation, thus to speak, that the outward signe and inward Grace of Baptisme are the onely qualifications of such as will in full assurance of Faith draw nigh to God in Gospell administrations,
but of their own selves by a genuine Interpretation, thus to speak, that the outward Signen and inward Grace of Baptism Are the only qualifications of such as will in full assurance of Faith draw High to God in Gospel administrations,
and in this sense and exposition I stand not alone, for Aretius saith expressely, Corpora Nostra debent esse abluta aqua pura, hoc est, Baptisme Christi debemus esse initiati:
and in this sense and exposition I stand not alone, for Aretius Says expressly, Corpora Nostra debent esse abluta aqua Pura, hoc est, Baptism Christ debemus esse Initiati:
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but taking it in its vulgar acceptation, as it denominates a Gospell ordinance and eminent piece of Gods worship, you may receive of it this description.
but taking it in its Vulgar acceptation, as it denominates a Gospel Ordinance and eminent piece of God's worship, you may receive of it this description.
but propound these conclusions as helpfull to your understanding of it. Conclusion 1. Water is the outward sign and matter of Baptisme; water and no other Element;
but propound these conclusions as helpful to your understanding of it. Conclusion 1. Water is the outward Signen and matter of Baptism; water and no other Element;
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for this and this only Element the Lord appointed, and his appointment stamps on the use of it, Dignity and Authority, and justly checks the curiosity of such as are subject to contemne the simplicity of the Element,
for this and this only Element the Lord appointed, and his appointment stamps on the use of it, Dignity and authority, and justly Checks the curiosity of such as Are Subject to contemn the simplicity of the Element,
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doth fitly represent unto our minds the cooling and refreshing efficacy, the plenty and easie purchase, together with the purifying property of the Blood of Christ.
does fitly represent unto our minds the cooling and refreshing efficacy, the plenty and easy purchase, together with the purifying property of the Blood of christ.
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That water be applied to the Subject is the essentiall act of Baptisme, the manner of its application, by dipping or sprinkling, is to be guided by discretion and conveniency;
That water be applied to the Subject is the essential act of Baptism, the manner of its application, by dipping or sprinkling, is to be guided by discretion and conveniency;
though we deny not dipping to have been used in the Primitive Churches, in the hot Eastern Countries, where with safety and conveniency it might be used;
though we deny not dipping to have been used in the Primitive Churches, in the hight Eastern Countries, where with safety and conveniency it might be used;
and the Holy Ghost mentioneth the blood of Christ as Cleansing by sprinkling 1 Pet. 1.2. by way of allusion to this act in Baptisme, as the analogie thereof:
and the Holy Ghost mentioneth the blood of christ as Cleansing by sprinkling 1 Pet. 1.2. by Way of allusion to this act in Baptism, as the analogy thereof:
and it is more then probable that Baptisme in houses, as was that of the Jaylors, Act. 16.33. was Administred by sprinkling or pouring on, not by dipping;
and it is more then probable that Baptism in houses, as was that of the Jailors, Act. 16.33. was Administered by sprinkling or pouring on, not by dipping;
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and the Bread which we break is the Communion of the body of Christ, 1 Cor. 10.16. thereby pointing unto the solemne and Religious Rites which must distinguish the Lords Supper from common eating and drinking;
and the Bred which we break is the Communion of the body of christ, 1 Cor. 10.16. thereby pointing unto the solemn and Religious Rites which must distinguish the lords Supper from Common eating and drinking;
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the Lord Jesus hath joyned it in Commission with teaching and discipling, so that such only that have the Authority of the one have the Authority of the other;
the Lord jesus hath joined it in Commission with teaching and discipling, so that such only that have the authority of the one have the authority of the other;
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nay in my judgement is void and null, and not to be salved with a quod fieri non debuit factum valet, that unlawfull things are valid when past and done;
nay in my judgement is void and null, and not to be salved with a quod fieri non Debt factum valet, that unlawful things Are valid when past and done;
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my muddy brains could never yet conceive the God of Order to make Office and Authority essentiall to politicall transactions in Kingdomes and Commonwealths,
my muddy brains could never yet conceive the God of Order to make Office and authority essential to political transactions in Kingdoms and Commonwealths,
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as if his care were more for the world then the Church, which if it be, I will never go to the House of God to behold the beauty of his Holiness, which shines more brightly in the wide Wilderness.
as if his care were more for the world then the Church, which if it be, I will never go to the House of God to behold the beauty of his Holiness, which shines more brightly in the wide Wilderness.
and see that the Promise is to them and to their Children before they be Baptized Act. 2.38, 39. for Baptisme must be the Seale of the Righteousness of faith, which we have being not yet Baptized, Rom. 4.11. so that the fit Subjects for Baptisme must be not only men, but Faederati, such as Covenant with God, to whom the Promise may be judged to belong:
and see that the Promise is to them and to their Children before they be Baptised Act. 2.38, 39. for Baptism must be the Seal of the Righteousness of faith, which we have being not yet Baptised, Rom. 4.11. so that the fit Subject's for Baptism must be not only men, but Faederati, such as Covenant with God, to whom the Promise may be judged to belong:
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I could drive out of your common discourse an ordinary terme relating to Baptisme (viz such a one is Christned) if I did not hope you well understand it:
I could drive out of your Common discourse an ordinary term relating to Baptism (videlicet such a one is Christened) if I did not hope you well understand it:
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most cursedly prophane was the cruelty of the Spanish Papists in America, who with whips and scourges drave the unchristanized untaught Indians to the Fonts to be Baptized;
most cursedly profane was the cruelty of the Spanish Papists in America, who with whips and scourges drave the unchristanized untaught Indians to the Fonts to be Baptised;
How and when they must be judged converted to the faith? which I must needs resolve to be by a profession of saving faith, not the saving Profession of faith, and possession of sincere Grace which the Congregating Anabaptists call for;
How and when they must be judged converted to the faith? which I must needs resolve to be by a profession of Saving faith, not the Saving Profession of faith, and possession of sincere Grace which the Congregating Anabaptists call for;
assoon as they professed to believe, Philip Preaching the things of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were Baptized both men and women, Act. 8.12. Philip required no more of the Eunuch in v. 37. and when I hear Peter declared Simon the Sorcerer to be after his Baptisme in the Gall of bitterness, and bond of iniquity, as v. 23. I perceive they in whose company he was Baptized yielded no more;
As soon as they professed to believe, Philip Preaching the things of God, and the name of jesus christ, they were Baptised both men and women, Act. 8.12. Philip required no more of the Eunuch in v. 37. and when I hear Peter declared Simon the Sorcerer to be After his Baptism in the Gall of bitterness, and bound of iniquity, as v. 23. I perceive they in whose company he was Baptised yielded no more;
I cannot believe they possessed sincere Grace, or made a saving Profession, though they professed saving Faith; I cannot yet turn Arminian and believe true Grace, may be finally and totally lost,
I cannot believe they possessed sincere Grace, or made a Saving Profession, though they professed Saving Faith; I cannot yet turn Arminian and believe true Grace, may be finally and totally lost,
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nor have I wit enough to conceive that God making me a Steward of his Misteries, prescribes to my as my guide the qualification of subjects, which lies beyond my knowledg.
nor have I wit enough to conceive that God making me a Steward of his Mysteres, prescribes to my as my guide the qualification of subject's, which lies beyond my knowledge.
Though Infidels converted to the Faith be generally resolved within the Covenant, yet since the dayes of Balthazar Pacimontanus, (who pretending to have derived his fancy from Luther, constrained Luther to write against him in the year of our Lord, 1527.) The Right of Infants to the Covenant of God,
Though Infidels converted to the Faith be generally resolved within the Covenant, yet since the days of Balthazar Pacimontanus, (who pretending to have derived his fancy from Luther, constrained Luther to write against him in the year of our Lord, 1527.) The Right of Infants to the Covenant of God,
and consequently their capacity for Baptisme hath been called in question, and of late yeares hath met with most high and violent (though irrational and unscripturall opposition) wherein I cannot but admire at the erroneous industry of the Antipaedobaptists, to curtail Gods Covenant, cut off their seed from the priviledges of Grace,
and consequently their capacity for Baptism hath been called in question, and of late Years hath met with most high and violent (though irrational and unscriptural opposition) wherein I cannot but admire At the erroneous industry of the Antipaedobaptists, to curtail God's Covenant, Cut off their seed from the privileges of Grace,
for if I know any thing of the method of Gods Covenant, or in the least how to Reason from Scriptures, It is as cleare as the Sun that the Infants of believing Parents, Gods Covenant People,
for if I know any thing of the method of God's Covenant, or in the least how to Reason from Scriptures, It is as clear as the Sun that the Infants of believing Parents, God's Covenant People,
In politicall and all civill transactions of men, we find all the world over that Covenants made from or to parents, do usually include children as their children,
In political and all civil transactions of men, we find all the world over that Covenants made from or to Parents, do usually include children as their children,
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and when I consider Gods way of dealing to be according to mans capacity and humane method, I have no ground on which to imagine that he hath inverted the order,
and when I Consider God's Way of dealing to be according to men capacity and humane method, I have no ground on which to imagine that he hath inverted the order,
as his seed, without any personall qualification, all that know any thing of Gods dealing with Adam, know the Covenant of works was made to him for himselfe,
as his seed, without any personal qualification, all that know any thing of God's dealing with Adam, know the Covenant of works was made to him for himself,
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if this were Gods method in the Covenant of works, we must have good reasons to make us believe it is altered in the extent and Administration of the Covenant of Grace:
if this were God's method in the Covenant of works, we must have good Reasons to make us believe it is altered in the extent and Administration of the Covenant of Grace:
but not to stand on Generall equity and demonstrations, the Scripture doth by plain and clear instances in both Old and New Testament evidence the children of men under the Covenant of Grace, to be also in Covenant as they are their naturall issue;
but not to stand on General equity and demonstrations, the Scripture does by plain and clear instances in both Old and New Testament evidence the children of men under the Covenant of Grace, to be also in Covenant as they Are their natural issue;
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There is nothing plainer in Scripture then that when the Covenant of Grace was established in Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, it was extended to their naturall seed;
There is nothing plainer in Scripture then that when the Covenant of Grace was established in Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, it was extended to their natural seed;
and it must needs be most grosse ignorance to say that Circumsion Sealed to the naturall issue of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob the land of Canaan and Promise thereof,
and it must needs be most gross ignorance to say that Circumcision Sealed to the natural issue of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob the land of Canaan and Promise thereof,
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but not the Covenant of Grace, whilst the matter sealed, and very ground on which every man child must be Circumcised, is expressely declared to be, I will be thy God, and the God of thy seed:
but not the Covenant of Grace, while the matter sealed, and very ground on which every man child must be Circumcised, is expressly declared to be, I will be thy God, and the God of thy seed:
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whilst the Holy Ghost tells us Circumcision was the seale of the Righteousness of faith, which is the Covenant of Grace, Rom. 4.11. and Circumcision was set on the flesh of the Profelyted Gentiles, who never claimed nor possessed by the vertue thereof, any portion of Canaan the land of Promise;
while the Holy Ghost tells us Circumcision was the seal of the Righteousness of faith, which is the Covenant of Grace, Rom. 4.11. and Circumcision was Set on the Flesh of the Profelyted Gentiles, who never claimed nor possessed by the virtue thereof, any portion of Canaan the land of Promise;
when he calls them out of Egypt, he doth it with an especial claime, let my People go, Exod. 5.1. when he chargeth them with duty, he enforceth it with relation, ye are the children of the Lord your God, Deut. 14.1.
when he calls them out of Egypt, he does it with an especial claim, let my People go, Exod 5.1. when he charges them with duty, he enforceth it with Relation, you Are the children of the Lord your God, Deuteronomy 14.1.
when he chides their abominable Idolatry, he aggravates it by the sacriledg, owning his own title, Thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters which thou hast born unto me,
when he chides their abominable Idolatry, he aggravates it by the sacrilege, owning his own title, Thou hast taken thy Sons and thy daughters which thou hast born unto me,
for them in Ezek. 16.20, 21. When he chastiseth them, he comes to them as a Father, Ye children of Israel you onely have I known as mine, therefore I will visit you for your iniquities, Amos. 3.1, 2. and when he comes to deliver them from afflictions, their sins provoke to continue;
for them in Ezekiel 16.20, 21. When he Chastiseth them, he comes to them as a Father, You children of Israel you only have I known as mine, Therefore I will visit you for your iniquities, Amos. 3.1, 2. and when he comes to deliver them from afflictions, their Sins provoke to continue;
the Covenant made with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the onely cogent reason thereunto; this is pleaded as the prevalent argument and ground of faith in prayer, Exod. 32.14. Isa. 64.9.
the Covenant made with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is the only cogent reason thereunto; this is pleaded as the prevalent argument and ground of faith in prayer, Exod 32.14. Isaiah 64.9.
And affectionately resented by the Lord, Levit. 26.42. Ezekiel 16.59, 60. I might deal with thee as thou hast done when thou didst despise the Oath in breaking the Covenant, neverthelesse I will rememember my Covenant made with thee in the dayes of thy youth:
And affectionately resented by the Lord, Levit. 26.42. Ezekielem 16.59, 60. I might deal with thee as thou hast done when thou didst despise the Oath in breaking the Covenant, nevertheless I will Remember my Covenant made with thee in the days of thy youth:
when I consider this carriadge of God toward Israel according to the flesh, I cannot without blasphemy but think God to be more just then to lay such a speciall claime under the series of his dispensation towards Israel,
when I Consider this carriage of God towards Israel according to the Flesh, I cannot without blasphemy but think God to be more just then to lay such a special claim under the series of his Dispensation towards Israel,
whilst he himselfe tells us, he had chosen them to be a precious People unto himselfe, above all people that are upon the earth, Deut. 14.2. and you onely have I known above all the families of the earth. Amos 3.2.
while he himself tells us, he had chosen them to be a precious People unto himself, above all people that Are upon the earth, Deuteronomy 14.2. and you only have I known above all the families of the earth. Amos 3.2.
Where doth God say of any Nation they are my people Israel excepted, and is not the transmission of the Covenant to the Gentiles, that which makes them who were not a People, to be the People of the living God? and unto this it may further be added that our Saviour in the very rejection of the Jewes,
Where does God say of any nation they Are my people Israel excepted, and is not the transmission of the Covenant to the Gentiles, that which makes them who were not a People, to be the People of the living God? and unto this it may further be added that our Saviour in the very rejection of the Jews,
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when he declares them to be of their father the devill denieth them not to be the children of Abraham (John 8) nay, declareth them to be Children in the Right to the Grace he brought into the world, in comparison of whom the Gentiles are called dogs, Mat. 15.26.
when he declares them to be of their father the Devil Denieth them not to be the children of Abraham (John 8) nay, Declareth them to be Children in the Right to the Grace he brought into the world, in comparison of whom the Gentiles Are called Dogs, Mathew 15.26.
And St. Paul lamenting the rejection of his Kinsfolke, aggravates their present miseries by their past mercies, reckoning up their priviledges Adoption, Glory, Covenants, Oracles, the giving of the Law, the Service of God, the Promises, the Fathers,
And Saint Paul lamenting the rejection of his Kinsfolk, aggravates their present misery's by their past Mercies, reckoning up their privileges Adoption, Glory, Covenants, Oracles, the giving of the Law, the Service of God, the Promises, the Father's,
and the coming of Christ concerning the flesh, (but not a word of Canaan, the great dreamed of Priviledge in Anabaptist view) and determines these belonged not to Israel heires of Abrahams faith,
and the coming of christ Concerning the Flesh, (but not a word of Canaan, the great dreamed of Privilege in Anabaptist view) and determines these belonged not to Israel Heirs of Abrahams faith,
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By all this, and much more that hath been said by others, and might be by me, it is more then manifest, that during the dispensations of the Covenant under the Law,
By all this, and much more that hath been said by Others, and might be by me, it is more then manifest, that during the dispensations of the Covenant under the Law,
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can we with any confidence court them to a new Covenant with straiter termes? shall we not earnestly emulate and highly provoke them to receive the Gospell, by bidding them to their losse? will not ingenuity engage them thus to retort? why you perswade me to turn Christian? as I am a Jew I beget Children to the Lord,
can we with any confidence court them to a new Covenant with straiter terms? shall we not earnestly emulate and highly provoke them to receive the Gospel, by bidding them to their loss? will not ingenuity engage them thus to retort? why you persuade me to turn Christian? as I am a Jew I beget Children to the Lord,
the Priviledges of the Covenant is entailed on me, and on my Naturall issue, and therefore the Covenant of God is set on the flesh of my child assoon as born;
the Privileges of the Covenant is entailed on me, and on my Natural issue, and Therefore the Covenant of God is Set on the Flesh of my child As soon as born;
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is not a poor pittance with perpetuity better then more large enjoyments with so short a tenure? never tell me of a better Testament on such tickle termes:
is not a poor pittance with perpetuity better then more large enjoyments with so short a tenure? never tell me of a better Testament on such tickle terms:
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when I consider little infants sucking the brests, and brought in armes, not able to go, received by our Lord Jesus Christ by him blessed and pronouneed with others of the like kind to be of the Kingdome of Heaven,
when I Consider little Infants sucking the breasts, and brought in arms, not able to go, received by our Lord jesus christ by him blessed and pronouneed with Others of the like kind to be of the Kingdom of Heaven,
and propounded not onely as examples of meekness and humility, but as objects of charity and observation, not to be off•nded, but awfully received because Christs name is placed on them,
and propounded not only as Examples of meekness and humility, but as objects of charity and observation, not to be off•nded, but awfully received Because Christ name is placed on them,
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but the Christianized Gentiles accidentall branches, wilde by nature, but ingrafted in, and partaking of the fatness of the Olive, plainly affirming of both, if the first fruits were holy so is the whole lump,
but the Christianized Gentiles accidental branches, wild by nature, but ingrafted in, and partaking of the fatness of the Olive, plainly affirming of both, if the First fruits were holy so is the Whole lump,
Lastly, When I consider the Apostles clear and serious resolve to the case of Conscience propounded by the Corinthians concerning their children born of an Infidel (not adulterous parent) else were your children unclean,
Lastly, When I Consider the Apostles clear and serious resolve to the case of Conscience propounded by the Corinthians Concerning their children born of an Infidel (not adulterous parent) Else were your children unclean,
and please the Church of Rome ) it is too ridiculous to understand a natural holinesse, I mean Legititimacie and acquittance from the blot of Bastardie,
and please the Church of Room) it is too ridiculous to understand a natural holiness, I mean Legititimacie and acquittance from the blot of Bastardy,
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These things, I say, considered, I must pluck up my reason by the very root if I do not by undenyable consequence constraine my conscience to believe and preach this point of Doctrine, (viz) In New-Testament times under the Gospel-administration of the Covenant of Grace, the natural issue,
These things, I say, considered, I must pluck up my reason by the very root if I do not by undeniable consequence constrain my conscience to believe and preach this point of Doctrine, (videlicet) In New testament times under the Gospel administration of the Covenant of Grace, the natural issue,
if I do not read, Believing Jews and their children, and also believing Gentiles and their children, have that interest in the Promise that may be to them a Ground of Faith,
if I do not read, Believing jews and their children, and also believing Gentiles and their children, have that Interest in the Promise that may be to them a Ground of Faith,
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And the Anabaptist glosse that the promise was of extraordinary gifts of the Holy Gh•st (for these are not extended to all that are a far off when God doth call them,
And the Anabaptist gloss that the promise was of extraordinary Gifts of the Holy Gh•st (for these Are not extended to all that Are a Far off when God does call them,
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when called to the faith of the Parent, should have the right to the Promise (for that is to them as called, nor as children. And my mind is very foggie, I am much out if this terme of Relation do not dictate a Priviledge and Propriety by virtue of relation which children of such parents as children should enjoy, above what children of other parents did or could enjoy) is too short a Fescue to make me read otherwise.
when called to the faith of the Parent, should have the right to the Promise (for that is to them as called, nor as children. And my mind is very foggy, I am much out if this term of Relation do not dictate a Privilege and Propriety by virtue of Relation which children of such Parents as children should enjoy, above what children of other Parents did or could enjoy) is too short a Fescue to make me read otherwise.
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Thus then it doth fully and plainly appear, that under Old and New Testament administrations of the Covenant of Grace, the infants of believing parents are Foederati within the Covenant,
Thus then it does Fully and plainly appear, that under Old and New Testament administrations of the Covenant of Grace, the Infants of believing Parents Are Foederati within the Covenant,
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Profession as an evidence of Covenant-interest, was the Churches guide to baptism, and the Scripture giving another demonstration of Covenant-interest, viz Descent from believing parents;
Profession as an evidence of Covenant interest, was the Churches guide to Baptism, and the Scripture giving Another demonstration of Covenant interest, videlicet Descent from believing Parents;
Thus it was with Abraham and his issue, and so with us. 2. Where the general nature of the Covenant, with a long and particular exercise thereof doth dictate, there needs no particular expl•cite directions.
Thus it was with Abraham and his issue, and so with us. 2. Where the general nature of the Covenant, with a long and particular exercise thereof does dictate, there needs no particular expl•cite directions.
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God in his wisdome designing our right understanding and rational improvement of the Covenant, and our reverend esteem of the old Testament, in its use and necessity to the Christian Church, representing unto us the order of the administration of the Covenant and Circumcision, refers us thither for direction concerning baptism;
God in his Wisdom designing our right understanding and rational improvement of the Covenant, and our reverend esteem of the old Testament, in its use and necessity to the Christian Church, representing unto us the order of the administration of the Covenant and Circumcision, refers us thither for direction Concerning Baptism;
and we must needs in reason see that the change of a meer Rite or Ceremony under the continuation of the substance and same Covenant will never admit a change of the subjects to be sealed.
and we must needs in reason see that the change of a mere Rite or Ceremony under the continuation of the substance and same Covenant will never admit a change of the subject's to be sealed.
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These things considered, we must tell the Anabaptist, That infants right to the Covenant, and enjoyment of the initiating Seale, having been continued throughout the old world under the Law without the least controule,
These things considered, we must tell the Anabaptist, That Infants right to the Covenant, and enjoyment of the initiating Seal, having been continued throughout the old world under the Law without the least control,
When Israel dwelt in Heshbon and her towns, in Aroer & her towns, and in all the Cities of Arnon, three hundred years why did ye not then recover them in that space? so whilst infant right to the Covenant,
When Israel dwelled in Heshbon and her Towns, in Aroer & her Towns, and in all the Cities of Arnon, three hundred Years why did you not then recover them in that Molle? so while infant right to the Covenant,
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& assure our hearts of a right unto the Priviledges of the Covenant, so as to argue them to our soule as grounds of faith on which we are to urge God in Prayer:
& assure our hearts of a right unto the Privileges of the Covenant, so as to argue them to our soul as grounds of faith on which we Are to urge God in Prayer:
herein it agreeth with other Sacraments, and in speciall circumcision, into whose place and end it hath succeeded, in that it is a sign and Seale of the righteousness of faith, Rom. 4.11.
herein it agreeth with other Sacraments, and in special circumcision, into whose place and end it hath succeeded, in that it is a Signen and Seal of the righteousness of faith, Rom. 4.11.
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so that hereby we are bound to believe in Christ, and forsake, nay fight against sin, this the Apostle dictates when he demands of the Corinthians, directing them to joynt advancement of Christ, into whose name were ye Baptized? 1 Cor. 1.13.
so that hereby we Are bound to believe in christ, and forsake, nay fight against since, this the Apostle dictates when he demands of the Corinthians, directing them to joint advancement of christ, into whose name were the Baptised? 1 Cor. 1.13.
And Peter aggravates the Apostasie of Christians, nay non-proficiency in Grace with this, They have forgot they were washed from their old sins, 2 Pet. 1.9. Baptisme will be a monument of perfidy against profane Christians to all Eternity, and aggravate their misery:
And Peter aggravates the Apostasy of Christians, nay nonproficiency in Grace with this, They have forgotten they were washed from their old Sins, 2 Pet. 1.9. Baptism will be a monument of perfidy against profane Christians to all Eternity, and aggravate their misery:
yet it is a morall instrument by contemplation to be rationally improved to the affecting of our hearts with our own uncleanness and the blood of Christ Gods mercy to us, and our duty to him:
yet it is a moral Instrument by contemplation to be rationally improved to the affecting of our hearts with our own uncleanness and the blood of christ God's mercy to us, and our duty to him:
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nor is it nudum signum a meer sign to excite our thoughts, but also a Reall Seale, Gods holy Ordinance, Creating to all Baptised a Right to the Covenant, by rationall acts of faith to be argued, to their own joy and duty,
nor is it Nudum signum a mere Signen to excite our thoughts, but also a Real Seal, God's holy Ordinance, Creating to all Baptised a Right to the Covenant, by rational acts of faith to be argued, to their own joy and duty,
I conceive parentall power in dedication to God, and the Soveraign nature of the Covenant imposing on the party Sealed, the condition to be by him performed as well as sealing the comforts to be enjoyed, doth fully enforce the confaederation of such as are at the present non-agents;
I conceive parental power in dedication to God, and the Sovereign nature of the Covenant imposing on the party Sealed, the condition to be by him performed as well as sealing the comforts to be enjoyed, does Fully enforce the Confederation of such as Are At the present non-agents;
It will be a hard matter to make me believe that Gods condescension hath lost his authority any more in the Covenant of Grace then in the Covennat of Works;
It will be a hard matter to make me believe that God's condescension hath lost his Authority any more in the Covenant of Grace then in the Covenant of Works;
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and receives an assent unto truth apprehended, which is or cannot be expressed, and hereby we deny not the Baptised, in extraordinary causes where the body cannot be washed by pure water;
and receives an assent unto truth apprehended, which is or cannot be expressed, and hereby we deny not the Baptised, in extraordinary Causes where the body cannot be washed by pure water;
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no doubt but the Catechumeni, such as learned their Catechisme in order unto Baptisme, had sweet communion with God alone whilst they wanted Communion with the Church, otherwise they had never been able to endure Martyrdome.
no doubt but the Catechumen, such as learned their Catechism in order unto Baptism, had sweet communion with God alone while they wanted Communion with the Church, otherwise they had never been able to endure Martyrdom.
and so the sinfull contempt or neglect of it to be damnable (though I will not determine God will charge it on the helpelesse infant) yet I see not its necessity to be so absolute that providence superceding the Ordinance by unseasonable death sets the soule under inevitable condemnation;
and so the sinful contempt or neglect of it to be damnable (though I will not determine God will charge it on the helpless infant) yet I see not its necessity to be so absolute that providence superseding the Ordinance by unseasonable death sets the soul under inevitable condemnation;
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Or by the presentation of duty: and performance of publick devoire in the Tabernacle of the Lord, going up with his Scribes, worshiping in his Sanctuary,
Or by the presentation of duty: and performance of public devoir in the Tabernacle of the Lord, going up with his Scribes, worshipping in his Sanctuary,
this is an appearing before God in Zion, and a drawing nigh unto him in his Holy place, not to be admitted to the uncircumcised among the Jews, nor unbaptized among Christians;
this is an appearing before God in Zion, and a drawing High unto him in his Holy place, not to be admitted to the uncircumcised among the jews, nor unbaptized among Christians;
this unto me seems to be the drawing nigh intended in the Text, and is that I intend in the Doctrine (viz) That the Leviticall Rites being abolished,
this unto me seems to be the drawing High intended in the Text, and is that I intend in the Doctrine (videlicet) That the Levitical Rites being abolished,
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Confidence is the adjunct quality of this act of approach to God, and stands opposite un•o the tremblings and despondency of the uncircumcised Gentiles who could expect no other but rejection and displeasure in their approach to God;
Confidence is the adjunct quality of this act of approach to God, and Stands opposite un•o the tremblings and despondency of the uncircumcised Gentiles who could expect no other but rejection and displeasure in their approach to God;
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for that they were aliens and strangers to the Common-wealth of Israel, without God and without hope in the world, Eph. 2.11, 12. Positively forbidden approach to God and the use of his Holy thing, Ezek. 44.9.
for that they were aliens and Strangers to the Commonwealth of Israel, without God and without hope in the world, Ephesians 2.11, 12. Positively forbidden approach to God and the use of his Holy thing, Ezekiel 44.9.
but by their High Priest, but now such was the priviledges of Believers, and the advantage of Baptisme, that the Baptized might not onely enter the sanctuary whence the uncircumcised were excluded,
but by their High Priest, but now such was the privileges of Believers, and the advantage of Baptism, that the Baptised might not only enter the sanctuary whence the uncircumcised were excluded,
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so that they who by Baptism have their body washed in the outward sign, and their hearts sprinkled from an evill Conscience, the inward Grace of this Ordinance, are required to shake off all feares and doubts,
so that they who by Baptism have their body washed in the outward Signen, and their hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience, the inward Grace of this Ordinance, Are required to shake off all fears and doubts,
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and to encourage themselves to the enjoyment of all Ordinances, and discharges of all duties whereby they may walke with God and hold communion with him:
and to encourage themselves to the enjoyment of all Ordinances, and discharges of all duties whereby they may walk with God and hold communion with him:
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but also a liberty of inward adoration (by the nearest approach they can possibly make to God) is their priviledge to them is given full assurance of ready acceptance,
but also a liberty of inward adoration (by the nearest approach they can possibly make to God) is their privilege to them is given full assurance of ready acceptance,
The Text and doctrine you have had explained, and you see the point of doctrine plainely asserting, That Baptisme or the body washed with pure water is the especial qualification that must fit us for an approach to God.
The Text and Doctrine you have had explained, and you see the point of Doctrine plainly asserting, That Baptism or the body washed with pure water is the especial qualification that must fit us for an approach to God.
The next thing to be done is to prove the doctrine, and it is in it selfe a truth so plaine that none that understand any thing of the method of Gospell worship,
The next thing to be done is to prove the Doctrine, and it is in it self a truth so plain that none that understand any thing of the method of Gospel worship,
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indeed the late spiritual Chymists who have by our late overlarge liberty of conscience, (I mean sinful toleration,) had the boldness to blaspheme all Gods holy Ordinances,
indeed the late spiritual chemists who have by our late overlarge liberty of conscience, (I mean sinful toleration,) had the boldness to Blaspheme all God's holy Ordinances,
and the late Intruder into this place, hath openly decried the necessity of this qualification in access to God, offering the liberty of Church Communion and the priviledges of the Covenant to such as never passed under water Baptisme,
and the late Intruder into this place, hath openly decried the necessity of this qualification in access to God, offering the liberty of Church Communion and the privileges of the Covenant to such as never passed under water Baptism,
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and Gods Ordinances not capable of profanation, or the answer of a good conscience, reall grace, were obvious to every eye that hath the charge of holy things,
and God's Ordinances not capable of profanation, or the answer of a good conscience, real grace, were obvious to every eye that hath the charge of holy things,
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for that holy Majesty is present, Holinesse is in the Assembly of the Saints, when God comes to his people as well as in Heaven where his People come to him:
for that holy Majesty is present, Holiness is in the Assembly of the Saints, when God comes to his people as well as in Heaven where his People come to him:
and all that will walk in this consuming fire and meet this Messiah, and be made fit to enjoy him, must not onely have the heart sprinkled but also the body washed with pure water;
and all that will walk in this consuming fire and meet this Messiah, and be made fit to enjoy him, must not only have the heart sprinkled but also the body washed with pure water;
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the voice of the Grand Herald crying in the wilderness prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths strait, Mat. 3. Repent and be Baptised: The Mace of Majesty borne by the Messenger of the Messiah to strike awe in,
the voice of the Grand Herald crying in the Wilderness prepare you the Way of the Lord, make his paths strait, Mathew 3. repent and be Baptised: The Mace of Majesty born by the Messenger of the Messiah to strike awe in,
The levelling Engine that pulled down and made plain all mountainy and proud hearts that withstood the coming of Christ in his first appearance, was Baptisme, insomuch that the Scribes and Pharisees who rejected the counsell of God against themselves not being Baptized, are all along branded as enemies, who would not have Christ reign over them:
The levelling Engine that pulled down and made plain all mountainy and proud hearts that withstood the coming of christ in his First appearance, was Baptism, insomuch that the Scribes and Pharisees who rejected the counsel of God against themselves not being Baptised, Are all along branded as enemies, who would not have christ Reign over them:
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in a word, the promised and prophesied Elias, who was to come before the Lord to prepare his way, is from his preparative work (which is plainly declared to have been Preaching and Baptizing) denominated John the Baptist, and the way of the Lord thus prepared is proclaimed as a ground of Confidence to the Church; Isa. 40.3.9.11.
in a word, the promised and prophesied Elias, who was to come before the Lord to prepare his Way, is from his preparative work (which is plainly declared to have been Preaching and Baptizing) denominated John the Baptist, and the Way of the Lord thus prepared is proclaimed as a ground of Confidence to the Church; Isaiah 40.3.9.11.
for John the Baptist did not onely prepare for his coming, but ever since his ascension his Ministers do go teach and Baptize into the name of Father, Sonne and Holy Ghost;
for John the Baptist did not only prepare for his coming, but ever since his Ascension his Ministers do go teach and Baptise into the name of Father, Son and Holy Ghost;
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Reas. 2. Baptisme prepared Jesus Christ unto the work of Mediatorship: The way of access to God is the same for the people as Priest; for the Head as Members;
Reas. 2. Baptism prepared jesus christ unto the work of Mediatorship: The Way of access to God is the same for the people as Priest; for the Head as Members;
not onely in an immunity from all positive acts of sin, but also a positive performance of all duty, he becomes in all things obedient unto the Father;
not only in an immunity from all positive acts of since, but also a positive performance of all duty, he becomes in all things obedient unto the Father;
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for he as our High Priest hath left open the same way of approach, and as the Captain hath marched in the same steps of salvation in which we are to follow him,
for he as our High Priest hath left open the same Way of approach, and as the Captain hath marched in the same steps of salvation in which we Are to follow him,
and no sooner was he Baptized, but, as consecrated to God, he Prayed, Luk. 3.21. as confirmed to the Combate, he was led immediately into the wildernesse to be tempted.
and no sooner was he Baptised, but, as consecrated to God, he Prayed, Luk. 3.21. as confirmed to the Combat, he was led immediately into the Wilderness to be tempted.
Mar. 1 12. And as one now completely fitted to transact the business of mans salvation, he preached the Kingdom of God, Mat. 4. By all which the Mediator doth plainly dictate, That acts of holinesse must move in order, beginning at Baptism:
Mar. 1 12. And as one now completely fitted to transact the business of men salvation, he preached the Kingdom of God, Mathew 4. By all which the Mediator does plainly dictate, That acts of holiness must move in order, beginning At Baptism:
And therefore Baptism having succeeded into the place, standing in the stead, & serving to the end for which Circumcision served, must be so under the new Covenant.
And Therefore Baptism having succeeded into the place, standing in the stead, & serving to the end for which Circumcision served, must be so under the new Covenant.
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The administration of the Covenant may be altered, but the Covenant it self abides substancially, the same to the Church of God both in the Old and New Testament.
The administration of the Covenant may be altered, but the Covenant it self abides substantially, the same to the Church of God both in the Old and New Testament.
and the Character of distinction on the people of the living God, and so the qualification that was unto them the ground of confidence in approach to God;
and the Character of distinction on the people of the living God, and so the qualification that was unto them the ground of confidence in approach to God;
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hence Circumcision and Ʋncircumcision are the distinguishing terms between the Jewes (the only people related unto God) and the Gentiles (that were afar off, without God,
hence Circumcision and Ʋncircumcision Are the distinguishing terms between the Jews (the only people related unto God) and the Gentiles (that were afar off, without God,
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and without hope in the world, Rom. 2.26. Eph. 2.11, 12.) and the approach of the uncircumcised unto the Sanctuary of God, is declared to be a polluting and profaning of Gods Sanctuary, Ezek. 44 7, 9. therefore such are forbidden the least approach to God;
and without hope in the world, Rom. 2.26. Ephesians 2.11, 12.) and the approach of the uncircumcised unto the Sanctuary of God, is declared to be a polluting and profaning of God's Sanctuary, Ezekiel 44 7, 9. Therefore such Are forbidden the least approach to God;
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they may not enter the Sanctuary nor observe the Lords Passeover, Exod. 12.48. Nay, the uncircumcised must be cut off from the Lord people, Gen. 17.14.
they may not enter the Sanctuary nor observe the lords Passover, Exod 12.48. Nay, the uncircumcised must be Cut off from the Lord people, Gen. 17.14.
That Baptism is the Ordidinance under the New Testament answering unto Circumcision in the Old, can any that observe the order of Gospel, the cessation of Circumcision, the regular succession of Baptism into its place, believe some initial Seal essential to Gospel administration, and see none established if Baptisme be excluded? and find Baptism in all things fully significant of what was signified by Circumcision, deny that Baptism is succeeded into the room, serves to the end that Circumcision did;
That Baptism is the Ordinance under the New Testament answering unto Circumcision in the Old, can any that observe the order of Gospel, the cessation of Circumcision, the regular succession of Baptism into its place, believe Some initial Seal essential to Gospel administration, and see none established if Baptism be excluded? and find Baptism in all things Fully significant of what was signified by Circumcision, deny that Baptism is succeeded into the room, serves to the end that Circumcision did;
Unto such I would in short say, D•d Circumcision incorporate into the Church? are we not all Baptized into one Body, 1 Cor. 12.13? did Circumcision put the name of God on any? do not as many as are Baptized put on Jesus Christ, Gal. 3.27? Was Circumcision a sign of Regeneration, called the Circumcision of the heart? Are not the Baptized buryed with Christ in baptism? Doth not the Apostle in this very respect note the agreement of these two distinct,
Unto such I would in short say, D•d Circumcision incorporate into the Church? Are we not all Baptised into one Body, 1 Cor. 12.13? did Circumcision put the name of God on any? do not as many as Are Baptised put on jesus christ, Gal. 3.27? Was Circumcision a Signen of Regeneration, called the Circumcision of the heart? are not the Baptised buried with christ in Baptism? Does not the Apostle in this very respect note the agreement of these two distinct,
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but not different Seals, Col. 2.11, 12? Did not Circumcision seal the Covenant of Grace, I will be your God? is it not therefore called the Seal of the righteousness by Faith, Rom 4 11? Is not the propriety to the promise of Grace, Remission and Salvation the very ground entituling and encouraging to Baptisme as the Seal thereof, Act. 2.38, 39? And is not this agreement sufficient to demonstrate, that Baptism is now what Circumcision was of old to the Church? What if in some things these two Seals do differ, is the difference so essential as to deny the succession of the one to the other? It is true, the one was by blood, the other by water;
but not different Seals, Col. 2.11, 12? Did not Circumcision seal the Covenant of Grace, I will be your God? is it not Therefore called the Seal of the righteousness by Faith, Rom 4 11? Is not the propriety to the promise of Grace, Remission and Salvation the very ground entitling and encouraging to Baptism as the Seal thereof, Act. 2.38, 39? And is not this agreement sufficient to demonstrate, that Baptism is now what Circumcision was of old to the Church? What if in Some things these two Seals do differ, is the difference so essential as to deny the succession of the one to the other? It is true, the one was by blood, the other by water;
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or Confirmation to our confidence in drawing nigh to God? Will not the differences be found as many and great between the Passeover and the Lords Supper,
or Confirmation to our confidence in drawing High to God? Will not the differences be found as many and great between the Passover and the lords Supper,
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And if Baptism be not the Ordinance that supplyeth the room of Circumcision, what doth? How is it called? when and where was it instit•ted? and who were ever consecrated by it so as to have the boldness of accesse to God? Or is the Church defective under the New Testament as to an initiating Seal,
And if Baptism be not the Ordinance that supplieth the room of Circumcision, what does? How is it called? when and where was it instit•ted? and who were ever consecrated by it so as to have the boldness of access to God? Or is the Church defective under the New Testament as to an initiating Seal,
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Most rude and ridiculous is that objected bar to this succession that some Antipaedo baptists have urged and talked of among you, viz. Circumcision was a National priviledg,
Most rude and ridiculous is that objected bar to this succession that Some Antipaedo baptists have urged and talked of among you, viz. Circumcision was a National privilege,
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If so, how then came it to be used before Israel was a Nation? and how came it to be used after the land was possessed and the promise accomplished? Why doth Moses mention the Covenant of Grace, I will be your God, as the ground and reason of Circumcision? To what doth the Circumcision of heart so frequently mentioned in Scripture allude? it is often joyned with the Circumcision of flesh;
If so, how then Come it to be used before Israel was a nation? and how Come it to be used After the land was possessed and the promise accomplished? Why does Moses mention the Covenant of Grace, I will be your God, as the ground and reason of Circumcision? To what does the Circumcision of heart so frequently mentioned in Scripture allude? it is often joined with the Circumcision of Flesh;
Why doth the Apostle define Circumcision to be the Seal of the righteousnesse of Faith? I find this phrase to denominate the Covenant of Grace and its Spiritual priviledges;
Why does the Apostle define Circumcision to be the Seal of the righteousness of Faith? I find this phrase to denominate the Covenant of Grace and its Spiritual privileges;
But lastly, I would Quaery whether the adversaries of Circumcision sealing the Covenant of Grace, did ever yet observe adjuncts separable from a Covenant to bear the name of a Covenant? or did ever yet discern that the Land of Canaan was an appendant on the Covenant,
But lastly, I would Query whither the Adversaries of Circumcision sealing the Covenant of Grace, did ever yet observe adjuncts separable from a Covenant to bear the name of a Covenant? or did ever yet discern that the Land of Canaan was an appendant on the Covenant,
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Christ is only conversant with his Spouse, if the Gentiles will draw nigh to the God of Jacob, they must joyn themselves to Israel the people of the Lord:
christ is only conversant with his Spouse, if the Gentiles will draw High to the God of Jacob, they must join themselves to Israel the people of the Lord:
and all believers that will come nigh to God, must be added to the Church; all the promises of God are made to the Church; and all the administrations of the Covenant are in and to the Church; Ex Ecclesia nulla Salus, out of the Church no Salvation.
and all believers that will come High to God, must be added to the Church; all the promises of God Are made to the Church; and all the administrations of the Covenant Are in and to the Church; Ex Ecclesia nulla Salus, out of the Church no Salvation.
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& ground of confidence in all worship unto God; and this relation is conferred by Baptism, 1 Cor. 12.13. We are all Baptized into one Body, whether we be Jews or Greeks, bond or free.
& ground of confidence in all worship unto God; and this Relation is conferred by Baptism, 1 Cor. 12.13. We Are all Baptised into one Body, whither we be jews or Greeks, bound or free.
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In the Primitive times of the Church the Catechumenists, who were preparing for Baptism, not having been yet Baptized, were sent from Church Communion and holy priviledges with the profane and paenitentiaries by the cry of Sacra Sacris, holy things for holy men:
In the Primitive times of the Church the Catechumenists, who were preparing for Baptism, not having been yet Baptised, were sent from Church Communion and holy privileges with the profane and paenitentiaries by the cry of Sacra Sacris, holy things for holy men:
but when by Baptisme they were incorporated into the Church then they continued in prayer, breaking of bread and every act of Worship to God with confidence:
but when by Baptism they were incorporated into the Church then they continued in prayer, breaking of bred and every act of Worship to God with confidence:
and laid to the brests of the Church, then as her children we claim all the Priviledges of the Covenant and come to the throne of Grace with confidence;
and laid to the breasts of the Church, then as her children we claim all the Privileges of the Covenant and come to the throne of Grace with confidence;
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I never yet could conceive any warrantable reason to deny the liberty of accesse to the Lords table to such Baptized soules whose horrid profaneness and obstinate spirits did not make them obnoxious to the censures of the Church in order to their excommunications and dismembring from the body,
I never yet could conceive any warrantable reason to deny the liberty of access to the lords table to such Baptised Souls whose horrid profaneness and obstinate spirits did not make them obnoxious to the censures of the Church in order to their excommunications and dismembering from the body,
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God never comes nigh to Israel but he first calls to have the people Sanctified, nor comes the Messiah before his Messenger had prepared his way; Israel the onely Nation that holds communion with and comes to God are called an holy Nation because con•ecrated by Circumcision;
God never comes High to Israel but he First calls to have the people Sanctified, nor comes the Messiah before his Messenger had prepared his Way; Israel the only nation that holds communion with and comes to God Are called an holy nation Because con•ecrated by Circumcision;
hence Circumcision is the terme and title of a Sanctified people, but uncircumcision the title and terme that denominates the prophanations that might not come nigh to God:
hence Circumcision is the term and title of a Sanctified people, but uncircumcision the title and term that denominates the profanations that might not come High to God:
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the holinesse of God is the same under the Gospell, and therefore such as will come nigh unto him most be consecrated, for he will have acceptable Sacrifice to be offered by a chosen Generation, a Royall Priesthood, an holy Nation; 1 Pet. 2.5.9. Men must be brought out of the high wayes and hedges and in his house be cloathed with a wedding garment, that with any confidence willex pect a welcome to his wedding Super, Mat. 22. And the only Ordinance of Consecration to God is Baptisme:
the holiness of God is the same under the Gospel, and Therefore such as will come High unto him most be consecrated, for he will have acceptable Sacrifice to be offered by a chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation; 1 Pet. 2.5.9. Men must be brought out of the high ways and hedges and in his house be clothed with a wedding garment, that with any confidence willex pect a welcome to his wedding Super, Mathew 22. And the only Ordinance of Consecration to God is Baptism:
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by Baptisme we are purified from the corruptions that are in the world through lust, and solemnly dedicated unto the name of Father Son and Holy Ghost, hereby we are separated from the world and added to the Church;
by Baptism we Are purified from the corruptions that Are in the world through lust, and solemnly dedicated unto the name of Father Son and Holy Ghost, hereby we Are separated from the world and added to the Church;
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I will be your God and ye shall be my people is the onely argument of encouragement to Abraham to walk with God and assurance of Believers acceptance with God;
I will be your God and you shall be my people is the only argument of encouragement to Abraham to walk with God and assurance of Believers acceptance with God;
the Covenant of God with Levi is the onely liberty of the Priests entrance in the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Covenant of Mediatorship is the confidence of Jesus Christ, his intercession,
the Covenant of God with Levi is the only liberty of the Priests Entrance in the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Covenant of Mediatorship is the confidence of jesus christ, his Intercession,
the Baptized do confaederate with God, you have heard, before that they must be faederati, in Covenant that are subjects of Baptisme, the promise is to you, is the ground and reason why any is Baptized;
the Baptised doe confederate with God, you have herd, before that they must be faederati, in Covenant that Are subject's of Baptism, the promise is to you, is the ground and reason why any is Baptised;
Baptisme is the mutuall act of sealing the Covenant between God and the soule, by this outward sign and pledge God assureth us he will be our God, pardon our sin, subdue our Corruption by the blood of Christ,
Baptism is the mutual act of sealing the Covenant between God and the soul, by this outward Signen and pledge God assureth us he will be our God, pardon our since, subdue our Corruption by the blood of christ,
and an engagement unto duty against all impiety to be urged under all temptation; as it is a Sacrament it is a reciprocall bond between God and the soule:
and an engagement unto duty against all impiety to be urged under all temptation; as it is a Sacrament it is a reciprocal bound between God and the soul:
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when Paul would check the Corinthians schisme he doth it by this quaery, were ye Baptized into the name of Paul? importing you are to call your selves by his name with whom you confaederated in Baptisme:
when Paul would check the Corinthians Schism he does it by this query, were the Baptised into the name of Paul? importing you Are to call your selves by his name with whom you confaederated in Baptism:
so that the Baptized being Gods faederates, the Covenant being in their flesh, they must needs be qualified with confidence to come nigh to God, having such a ground of faith whereupon to claime the promises as is the Seales of the Covenant;
so that the Baptised being God's faederates, the Covenant being in their Flesh, they must needs be qualified with confidence to come High to God, having such a ground of faith whereupon to claim the promises as is the Seals of the Covenant;
We see then, that if we will be guided in our drawing nigh, God by the way of Christ, his appearance to his Church, or approach to his Father as a Mediator,
We see then, that if we will be guided in our drawing High, God by the Way of christ, his appearance to his Church, or approach to his Father as a Mediator,
or if we observe the succession of Baptisme to Circumcision, or nature of Baptisme as an Ordinance of confaederation with God, consecration to God, conjunction to the Church of God, we must needs be convinced that Baptisme or the body washed with pure water is an especiall qualification that fits us for accesse to God.
or if we observe the succession of Baptism to Circumcision, or nature of Baptism as an Ordinance of Confederation with God, consecration to God, conjunction to the Church of God, we must needs be convinced that Baptism or the body washed with pure water is an especial qualification that fits us for access to God.
The first use then that we should make of this point is of information, and that teacheth us this Lesson, Baptisme is an Ordinance of exceeding dign••y and absolute necessity to be pursued and highly prized by the people of God that will draw nigh unto him,
The First use then that we should make of this point is of information, and that Teaches us this lesson, Baptism is an Ordinance of exceeding dign••y and absolute necessity to be pursued and highly prized by the people of God that will draw High unto him,
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as it is an Ordinance of God, it is the object of reverence and esteem and indispensably necessary by reason of Divine command, no• to be sleighted by such as pr•fesse subjection to him:
as it is an Ordinance of God, it is the Object of Reverence and esteem and indispensably necessary by reason of Divine command, no• to be sleighted by such as pr•fesse subjection to him:
whilst it appeares not onely as an act of worship, but Organ of Grace and instrument of much good unto the soule, the which though it doth doth not conferre, opere operato by meer application as by any Physiciall power in it selfe,
while it appears not only as an act of worship, but Organ of Grace and Instrument of much good unto the soul, the which though it does does not confer, Opere operato by mere application as by any Physiciall power in it self,
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yet it is a morall instrument offering matter to the rationall argumentations and discourses of a believing soule, either to the encouragement of his faith or enforcement of duty,
yet it is a moral Instrument offering matter to the rational argumentations and discourses of a believing soul, either to the encouragement of his faith or enforcement of duty,
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the conviction of this truth will call for a constant and reverent attendance on Baptisme and conscientious use of it in all covenient opportunitie that God shall give us,
the conviction of this truth will call for a constant and reverend attendance on Baptism and conscientious use of it in all convenient opportunity that God shall give us,
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and check the contempt and profane negle•t thereof that is not a little abounded (to our shame and with grief of heart be it spoken) in the midst of us:
and check the contempt and profane negle•t thereof that is not a little abounded (to our shame and with grief of heart be it spoken) in the midst of us:
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Was not washing of the flesh necessary and the holy Garment glorious in Israel because they fitted for approach to God and entrance into the holy place? if men were but really convinced that the body washed with pure water was a ground of assurance,
Was not washing of the Flesh necessary and the holy Garment glorious in Israel Because they fitted for approach to God and Entrance into the holy place? if men were but really convinced that the body washed with pure water was a ground of assurance,
because a qualification of access to God, that B•ptisme is the onely band of union and doore of admission into the Church, the formall consecration to the service of the living God, what an esteem of Baptisme must needs possesse their hearts,
Because a qualification of access to God, that B•ptisme is the only band of Union and door of admission into the Church, the formal consecration to the service of the living God, what an esteem of Baptism must needs possess their hearts,
and make them not content without, but carefull to pursue it, as seeing into Gods presence there is no approach to such as are not sanctified by the washing of water through the Word? but a pressing unto Gods Ordinances, not thus prepared, must be a presumption no less then damnable;
and make them not content without, but careful to pursue it, as seeing into God's presence there is no approach to such as Are not sanctified by the washing of water through the Word? but a pressing unto God's Ordinances, not thus prepared, must be a presumption no less then damnable;
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nay how would the sence of Baptisme affect the heart with joy, whilst thereby we are made Members of Gods Church (an higher priviledg then the Coronation of a King C. ) and made fit for the worship of an holy God, the ground of all alacrity and boldnesse in the use of his Ordinances? How must such a soule say what a happy condition am I now in, who through Grace have my body washed with pure water,
nay how would the sense of Baptism affect the heart with joy, while thereby we Are made Members of God's Church (an higher privilege then the Coronation of a King C.) and made fit for the worship of an holy God, the ground of all alacrity and boldness in the use of his Ordinances? How must such a soul say what a happy condition am I now in, who through Grace have my body washed with pure water,
and joyned to the houshold of faith, and sanctified for the service of that consuming fire and Holy God, whom to approach unto, it's the greatest happinesse man can enjoy? whilst others are a far off, debarred the Holy things of Grace,
and joined to the household of faith, and sanctified for the service of that consuming fire and Holy God, whom to approach unto, it's the greatest happiness man can enjoy? while Others Are a Far off, debarred the Holy things of Grace,
I come with freedome into his Sanctuary, and claim the liberty and priviledges thereof by virtue of Baptism, that Covenant of God which is upon my flesh, in this therefore I will rejoyce before the Lord.
I come with freedom into his Sanctuary, and claim the liberty and privileges thereof by virtue of Baptism, that Covenant of God which is upon my Flesh, in this Therefore I will rejoice before the Lord.
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Nay, the sense of Baptisme as a qualification for accesse to God would set our hearts into a reverent use and dreadfull attendance on the administration of it to others;
Nay, the sense of Baptism as a qualification for access to God would Set our hearts into a reverend use and dreadful attendance on the administration of it to Others;
whilst common washing is contemptible, a bathing the flesh at the door of the Tabernacle in order to an entrance into the Holy place, and appearance before God is dreadful;
while Common washing is contemptible, a bathing the Flesh At the door of the Tabernacle in order to an Entrance into the Holy place, and appearance before God is dreadful;
yet these conjoyned by the hand of Majesty to make a Patent, Deed or Magna Charta to secure some Grant, priviledge or great revenue, is of much more worth and value,
yet these conjoined by the hand of Majesty to make a Patent, Deed or Magna Charta to secure Some Grant, privilege or great revenue, is of much more worth and valve,
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and this is ready to raise in our hearts contemptible thoughts, and make us say, what a beggerly Element and base Administration is this? What profit can be in the Application of an handfull of water? But when we shall consider that water is applyed by vertue of Gods Command,
and this is ready to raise in our hearts contemptible thoughts, and make us say, what a beggarly Element and base Administration is this? What profit can be in the Application of an handful of water? But when we shall Consider that water is applied by virtue of God's Command,
to seale unto us the Covenant of Grace and all its priviledges of Salvation, to set us in union with the Church to the enjoyment of all Gospel Ordinances,
to seal unto us the Covenant of Grace and all its privileges of Salvation, to Set us in Union with the Church to the enjoyment of all Gospel Ordinances,
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what lustre doth there appear in the Ordinance? what reverence doth then raise our Spirits? what high and honourable regard doe we then see we ow unto this common and contemptible act of Baptisme? oh what prayers for efficacy? what prayses for enjoyment, what pleasure in administration? must the consecrating, qualifying and soule-encouraging assuring nature of Baptisme, effect in all such as are seriously affected with Gods Holiness and the order of approach to him? unto all such Baptisme is no carnall beggarly and unprofitable Element,
what lustre does there appear in the Ordinance? what Reverence does then raise our Spirits? what high and honourable regard do we then see we owe unto this Common and contemptible act of Baptism? o what Prayers for efficacy? what praises for enjoyment, what pleasure in administration? must the consecrating, qualifying and soule-encouraging assuring nature of Baptism, Effect in all such as Are seriously affected with God's Holiness and the order of approach to him? unto all such Baptism is no carnal beggarly and unprofitable Element,
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but a compleat duty by reason of Divine command and its own due nature, disposing man into such a devout relation to God, and so of indispensable necessity.
but a complete duty by reason of Divine command and its own due nature, disposing man into such a devout Relation to God, and so of indispensable necessity.
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How many (to our shame and with griefe be it spoken) do use Baptisme as a meere Church complement and convenient Ce•emony? to the content of their wives, kinsfolke, friends or neighbours, bring their children to be Baptised without any awe of an Ordinance of God upon their spirit or apprehension of advantage to be by Baptisme conferred,
How many (to our shame and with grief be it spoken) do use Baptism as a mere Church compliment and convenient Ce•emony? to the content of their wives, kinsfolk, Friends or neighbours, bring their children to be Baptised without any awe of an Ordinance of God upon their Spirit or apprehension of advantage to be by Baptism conferred,
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even the Doctrine of Baptismes? and to be convinced, that the body washed with pure water, is the qualification prescribed by a glorious God, to consecrate such as with confidence approach before him? and so the contempt of it must needs be prophane and dangerous;
even the Doctrine of Baptisms? and to be convinced, that the body washed with pure water, is the qualification prescribed by a glorious God, to consecrate such as with confidence approach before him? and so the contempt of it must needs be profane and dangerous;
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nay, too many in the midst of us, open their black mouths and give their blasphemous tongues the liberty of decrying and vilifying this Holy Ordinance, envying against it as a carnal, base, beggarly Element, an Excrementious Ordinance,
nay, too many in the midst of us, open their black mouths and give their blasphemous tongues the liberty of decrying and vilifying this Holy Ordinance, envying against it as a carnal, base, beggarly Element, an Excrementious Ordinance,
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and do indeed profanely militate against this doctrine that teacheth you, That Baptism, or the body washed with pure water, is the especial qualification of confidence in approach to God in the assemblies of his people:
and do indeed profanely militate against this Doctrine that Teaches you, That Baptism, or the body washed with pure water, is the especial qualification of confidence in approach to God in the assemblies of his people:
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3. Disregard Baptism administred to others. 4. Disesteeme the priviledges conferred by Baptism. 5. Declare not to theirs Baptized the dignity and duty of Baptism.
3. Disregard Baptism administered to Others. 4. Disesteem the privileges conferred by Baptism. 5. Declare not to theirs Baptised the dignity and duty of Baptism.
First, If the washing of the body with pure water or Baptism be the especial qualification of confident approach to God in the assemblies of his people,
First, If the washing of the body with pure water or Baptism be the especial qualification of confident approach to God in the assemblies of his people,
must it not needs be profanenesse to administer the holy things of God to such as are not thus qualified? and presumption to invite such unto the participation of them? But a little to expostulate with the asserters of this Baptism-subverting notion:
must it not needs be profaneness to administer the holy things of God to such as Are not thus qualified? and presumption to invite such unto the participation of them? But a little to expostulate with the asserters of this Baptism-subverting notion:
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Will God be worshipped by outward Ordinaces? and must these Ordinances be enjoyed in order, some preparing for participation to others? Is Baptism the first Ordinance of the Gospel? Initiating Seal of the Covenant? Door of admission into the Church? and method of Matriculation into the houshold of Faith? and way of consecration unto Communion with God and his people? Is it not reckoned among the first principles of the Word of God, to be learned by all Disciples entred into Christ's School? And if so, must it not be horrid profaneness to decry the knowledge of Baptism and its Doctrine? To expose communion with God and his people to common hands never sanctified,
Will God be worshipped by outward Ordinances? and must these Ordinances be enjoyed in order, Some preparing for participation to Others? Is Baptism the First Ordinance of the Gospel? Initiating Seal of the Covenant? Door of admission into the Church? and method of Matriculation into the household of Faith? and Way of consecration unto Communion with God and his people? Is it not reckoned among the First principles of the Word of God, to be learned by all Disciples entered into Christ's School? And if so, must it not be horrid profaneness to decry the knowledge of Baptism and its Doctrine? To expose communion with God and his people to Common hands never sanctified,
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and by body washing separated from the heap of mankind, on whom Baptism never stamped holinesse? and grosse impiety to fling open the door of Gods house that dogs and swine may enter at pleasure, there being no baptismal badge of distinction between them and the children of God? Is it not great prodigality to offer the priviledges of the Covenant to every hand, not having any Sealed interest whereon to claim? Is it not grievous presumption to decline the directed order of the Gospel,
and by body washing separated from the heap of mankind, on whom Baptism never stamped holiness? and gross impiety to fling open the door of God's house that Dogs and Swine may enter At pleasure, there being no baptismal badge of distinction between them and the children of God? Is it not great prodigality to offer the privileges of the Covenant to every hand, not having any Sealed Interest whereon to claim? Is it not grievous presumption to decline the directed order of the Gospel,
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and dispence the holy things of God in a way and method contrary to that whereby Christ and his Apostles either injoyned or administred them? Must not this needs be Superstition, Will-worship, a laying waste Divine directions,
and dispense the holy things of God in a Way and method contrary to that whereby christ and his Apostles either enjoined or administered them? Must not this needs be Superstition, Will-worship, a laying waste Divine directions,
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and running from the Rule of Scripture, and due method of holy things? Must not God in his Jealousie needs arise and say to such Ministers as to the keepers of the Sanctuary, Ez•k. 44.7. You have enough of all abominations, seeing ye have brought into my house the unbaptized in fl•sh and in spirit.
and running from the Rule of Scripture, and due method of holy things? Must not God in his Jealousy needs arise and say to such Ministers as to the keepers of the Sanctuary, Ez•k. 44.7. You have enough of all abominations, seeing you have brought into my house the unbaptized in fl•sh and in Spirit.
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And thus the institutions of the Lord Jesus stands charged with folly and vanity, and the Ordinances of the Gospel are made Complements, and bootlesse Ceremonies;
And thus the institutions of the Lord jesus Stands charged with folly and vanity, and the Ordinances of the Gospel Are made Compliments, and bootless Ceremonies;
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and so will be by all that administer holy things, for Hypocrites void of true Grace, must be found in the Church when the Lord Jesus Christ shall come to Judgment.
and so will be by all that administer holy things, for Hypocrites void of true Grace, must be found in the Church when the Lord jesus christ shall come to Judgement.
And if it could be known, yet by what authority is inward Grace divided from the outward Ordinance and opposed thereunto? Those things which God hath joyned together, shall any man dare to divide asunder? and can true Grace consist with ignorance of the Doctrine of Baptism,
And if it could be known, yet by what Authority is inward Grace divided from the outward Ordinance and opposed thereunto? Those things which God hath joined together, shall any man Dare to divide asunder? and can true Grace consist with ignorance of the Doctrine of Baptism,
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and neglect and contempt of the least Ordinance of Jesus Christ, and inversion of the order of the Gospel? But is not this most gracelesse Chymistry so to spiritualize Gospel dispensation as to Deifie every Minister that hath the charge of the Sanctuary? Nay, every believer that must hold communion in the Ordinances of the Gospel, by making them Searchers of the heart, and infallible discerners of Real Grace, the ground of Church Communion,
and neglect and contempt of the least Ordinance of jesus christ, and inversion of the order of the Gospel? But is not this most graceless Chemistry so to spiritualize Gospel Dispensation as to Deify every Minister that hath the charge of the Sanctuary? Nay, every believer that must hold communion in the Ordinances of the Gospel, by making them Searchers of the heart, and infallible discerners of Real Grace, the ground of Church Communion,
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Secondly, The second sort to be reproved as contradictorie to this consecrating, faith encouraging Ord•nance of washing the body with pure water, are such as Disown and decline Baptism in their drawing nigh to God in the assemblies of his pe•ple: Like Priest like People;
Secondly, The second sort to be reproved as contradictory to this consecrating, faith encouraging Ord•nance of washing the body with pure water, Are such as Disown and decline Baptism in their drawing High to God in the assemblies of his pe•ple: Like Priest like People;
if men that •all themselves Ministers ••d Teachers shall with black mouths blaspheme Baptisme, it cannot but meet with people that shall pr•fane, contemn,
if men that •all themselves Ministers ••d Teachers shall with black mouths Blaspheme Baptism, it cannot but meet with people that shall pr•fane, contemn,
If Teachers shall dare in the Name of the Lord to declare, That water-baptism is not the ground of communion with the Church visible, no marvel if men do sl ght Baptisme in seeking such communion;
If Teachers shall Dare in the Name of the Lord to declare, That Water baptism is not the ground of communion with the Church visible, no marvel if men do sl ght Baptism in seeking such communion;
and their tongues are filled with vilifying invectives, calling it beggarly Element, carnal Ordinance, outward and groundless Ceremony, badg of Antichrist, Superstitious administration;
and their tongues Are filled with vilifying invectives, calling it beggarly Element, carnal Ordinance, outward and groundless Ceremony, badge of Antichrist, Superstitious administration;
their hearts are as full of joy as they can hold, now they are full of courage, can come with freedom and full assurance to God, being as they pretend baptized with the Spirit and fire;
their hearts Are as full of joy as they can hold, now they Are full of courage, can come with freedom and full assurance to God, being as they pretend baptised with the Spirit and fire;
now they boldly joyn themselves to that assembly they call the Church of God, and despising all outward Ordinances, their formal admission must be by a full renunciation of their Baptism and all carnal acts of worship (as they phrase it) that they may serve God in Spirit.
now they boldly join themselves to that assembly they call the Church of God, and despising all outward Ordinances, their formal admission must be by a full renunciation of their Baptism and all carnal acts of worship (as they phrase it) that they may serve God in Spirit.
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and pretended Inspirations) whether Scripture doth not declare, That divided man must make no aprroach to God? the Spirit of all flesh will be adored with outward acts of worsh p wh•ch h• himself hath ap•ointed.
and pretended Inspirations) whither Scripture does not declare, That divided man must make no aprroach to God? the Spirit of all Flesh will be adored with outward acts of Worship p wh•ch h• himself hath ap•ointed.
Hath God comm•nded Baptism to no use or end? May bodies not consecrated come nigh to holy Presence? Must not the Lords immediate attendants be distinguished from the rest of the world by some Livery that is obvious and to be seen by every eye? Can the Spirit and Sacred Ordinances of God stand opposite one to the other,
Hath God comm•nded Baptism to no use or end? May bodies not consecrated come High to holy Presence? Must not the lords immediate attendants be distinguished from the rest of the world by Some Livery that is obvious and to be seen by every eye? Can the Spirit and Sacred Ordinances of God stand opposite one to the other,
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and not consistent each with other? And must sincere Gra•e share stakes with God, giving m•n the Body and God the Spirit? The Divel may be content with the half of man,
and not consistent each with other? And must sincere Gra•e share stakes with God, giving m•n the Body and God the Spirit? The devil may be content with the half of man,
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they that will wait on him, must worship him in Body and Spirit: They that walk as the redeemed of Christ, must gloryfie him with Soul and Body, which is their reasonable sacrifice, Rom. 12.1. For both were bought with a price, 1 Cor. 6.20.
they that will wait on him, must worship him in Body and Spirit: They that walk as the redeemed of christ, must Glorify him with Soul and Body, which is their reasonable sacrifice, Rom. 12.1. For both were bought with a price, 1 Cor. 6.20.
There are others that will joyn with us in condemning them, and consent that God must be w•rshipped by bodily acts of Religion yet they find no way of accesse to God,
There Are Others that will join with us in condemning them, and consent that God must be w•rshipped by bodily acts of Religion yet they find no Way of access to God,
but by receding from the baptism they had received, and disowning the consecrating, Faith-encouraging use of the washing of their bodies in pure water to which they have been subject.
but by receding from the Baptism they had received, and disowning the consecrating, Faith-encouraging use of the washing of their bodies in pure water to which they have been Subject.
These are our Antipaedobaptist become actual Anabaptists, who quarrelling at Infants interest unto Baptism and the Administrators thereof, do disown all relation they have had to the Church,
These Are our Antipaedobaptist become actual Anabaptists, who quarreling At Infants Interest unto Baptism and the Administrators thereof, do disown all Relation they have had to the Church,
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and the priviledges they injoyed by their Baptism; and disavowing the holinesse thereby conferred, they declare themselves to have been cozened when Christned:
and the privileges they enjoyed by their Baptism; and disavowing the holiness thereby conferred, they declare themselves to have been cozened when Christened:
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and the giddy preposterous zeal that is produced by Reason-darkning fancy: this carriage doth plainly bespeak these men to be greatly irrational and grossely ignorant.
and the giddy preposterous zeal that is produced by Reason-darkning fancy: this carriage does plainly bespeak these men to be greatly irrational and grossly ignorant.
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First, They appear to be greatly Irrational, and that because they nullifie Gods Ordinances by mistaken or miscarried circumstances, which no way destroy their essence:
First, They appear to be greatly Irrational, and that Because they nullify God's Ordinances by mistaken or miscarried Circumstances, which no Way destroy their essence:
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their ignorant parents in their ignorance did superstitiously cause them to be sprinkled by some unworthy Sir John or other, and hereby they were cozened;
their ignorant Parents in their ignorance did superstitiously cause them to be sprinkled by Some unworthy Sir John or other, and hereby they were cozened;
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for presuppose (which is not true) that infants have no right to Baptism, it w•ll not thence follow that Infant-baptism is superst•tious, void and null.
for presuppose (which is not true) that Infants have no right to Baptism, it w•ll not thence follow that Infant baptism is superst•tious, void and null.
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if Baptism be a worship according to the mind of Christ, then Infant baptisme is out of all danger or possibilty of will-worship, in case infants were not (as undoubtedly they are) within the Verge,
if Baptism be a worship according to the mind of christ, then Infant Baptism is out of all danger or possibilty of will-worship, in case Infants were not (as undoubtedly they Are) within the Verge,
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most irrationally making the Age essential to the Ordinance, which God never did so appoint in either Old or New Testament-times, either in the initiating Seal of Circumcision or Baptism:
most irrationally making the Age essential to the Ordinance, which God never did so appoint in either Old or New Testament times, either in the initiating Seal of Circumcision or Baptism:
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the corruption circumstantial will not bring upon it an nonentitie and necessity of rebaptization, though they might have cause to bewail the fin of their parents in corruptly misapplying Gods Seal,
the corruption circumstantial will not bring upon it an nonentity and necessity of rebaptization, though they might have cause to bewail the fin of their Parents in corruptly misapplying God's Seal,
but what necessity is there of plucking it off, and Cancelling the Covenant of God to them confirmed? I cannot believe that if a Jew had been Circumcised before the Eighth day, that he would have renounced the Circumcision because misapplyed in point of time by his neglective parents:
but what necessity is there of plucking it off, and Cancelling the Covenant of God to them confirmed? I cannot believe that if a Jew had been Circumcised before the Eighth day, that he would have renounced the Circumcision Because misapplied in point of time by his neglective Parents:
deviations from order may be profanenesse to be rebuked, but cannot be destructive to the Ordinance that the priviledges thereof should be lost, and it be reiterated:
deviations from order may be profaneness to be rebuked, but cannot be destructive to the Ordinance that the privileges thereof should be lost, and it be reiterated:
I do not believe that these men will Disfranchise themselves of the priviledges of a Free-man of London though they were incorporated before the age directed by the Rules of the Chamber for admitting Free-men.
I do not believe that these men will Disfranchise themselves of the privileges of a Freeman of London though they were incorporated before the age directed by the Rules of the Chamber for admitting Freemen.
Methink• their Reason should be a Chancery of more equity then to cut themselves off from the Congregation of Gods people and cast off the liber•y of accesse,
Methink• their Reason should be a Chancery of more equity then to Cut themselves off from the Congregation of God's people and cast off the liber•y of access,
and h•r summum jus must needs be deemed summa injuri•: the greatest wrong is to punish failed circumstances with the highest severity due to the greatest crimes.
and h•r summum jus must needs be deemed summa injuri•: the greatest wrong is to Punish failed Circumstances with the highest severity due to the greatest crimes.
Only blind zeal and irrational folly is censorious to themselves to disown their own interest on such a ground as will not warrant the Church to deprive them of it.
Only blind zeal and irrational folly is censorious to themselves to disown their own Interest on such a ground as will not warrant the Church to deprive them of it.
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Self-execution under the greatest guilt, differs little from murther, but must needs be sinfully violent when extended in measure beyond the nature of the fault.
Self-execution under the greatest guilt, differs little from murder, but must needs be sinfully violent when extended in measure beyond the nature of the fault.
But to extenuate this irrationallity in the rejection of their Baptism received in infancy they (endeavouring to master by number of exceptions under the want of faith) further plead, Why, but we were Baptized by some unworthy Minister,
But to extenuate this irrationallity in the rejection of their Baptism received in infancy they (endeavouring to master by number of exceptions under the want of faith) further plead, Why, but we were Baptised by Some unworthy Minister,
for suppose ye were Baptized by an unworthy Minister, yet he was a Minister: though the Essence of the Ordinance may depend on the Authority, yet not on the Dignity of the Administrator. The wickednesse of an Embassador maketh not his Embassie concluded to be void and vain;
for suppose you were Baptised by an unworthy Minister, yet he was a Minister: though the Essence of the Ordinance may depend on the authority, yet not on the Dignity of the Administrator. The wickedness of an Ambassador makes not his Embassy concluded to be void and vain;
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nay, some worthy men to themselves, so known, they now call unworthy) it is a corrup••on consistent with the essence of the Ordinance, not any way destructive to its being.
nay, Some worthy men to themselves, so known, they now call unworthy) it is a corrup••on consistent with the essence of the Ordinance, not any Way destructive to its being.
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but it stands in full force as a ground of confidence in access to God. But secondly, As they appear greatly irrational in inferring more then their premises will allow,
but it Stands in full force as a ground of confidence in access to God. But secondly, As they appear greatly irrational in inferring more then their premises will allow,
so they are Grosly ignorant; nay, I fear many wilfully shutting their eyes may be charged to be grosly obstinate: They renounce their Baptism under the notion of Superstition, not considering they run into the sin of Sacriledge;
so they Are Grossly ignorant; nay, I Fear many wilfully shutting their eyes may be charged to be grossly obstinate: They renounce their Baptism under the notion of Superstition, not considering they run into the since of Sacrilege;
charity must perswade us these men understand not the method and ministration of the Covenant of Grace, otherwise they could never charge Infant Baptism with superstition, which is the very application of Gods Ordinance to its proper subjects,
charity must persuade us these men understand not the method and ministration of the Covenant of Grace, otherwise they could never charge Infant Baptism with Superstition, which is the very application of God's Ordinance to its proper subject's,
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Have we not before noted, that they who are in Covenant with God ought to be Baptized? and is not this the principle wherein we all agree? And if these men know any thing of the method and and ministration of the Covenant, must they not needs confesse, That the natural issue of one or both believing Parents are in Covenant? as we have before proved;
Have we not before noted, that they who Are in Covenant with God ought to be Baptised? and is not this the principle wherein we all agree? And if these men know any thing of the method and and ministration of the Covenant, must they not needs confess, That the natural issue of one or both believing Parents Are in Covenant? as we have before proved;
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and so fit subjects for Baptism, that may and must be made partakers of the first initiating Seal, of which God hath made them capable in their Passive age and estate.
and so fit subject's for Baptism, that may and must be made partakers of the First initiating Seal, of which God hath made them capable in their Passive age and estate.
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Can any stand convinced that such infants are as soon as born the Lords Heritage, Psal. 127.3. The Lords servants, Lev 25.42. Children beg•tten to him, Ezek. 16.20, 21. Holy ones, Rom. 11.16. 1 Cor. 7.14. Children of the Covenant, Act. 4.25. To whom belongs the promise, Act. 2.28.
Can any stand convinced that such Infants Are as soon as born the lords Heritage, Psalm 127.3. The lords Servants, Lev 25.42. Children beg•tten to him, Ezekiel 16.20, 21. Holy ones, Rom. 11.16. 1 Cor. 7.14. Children of the Covenant, Act. 4.25. To whom belongs the promise, Act. 2.28.
Interressed in the pr•viledges of the people of God, Mar. 10 14. and withhold the keeper of the Sanctuary and Stewards of Gods houshold from setting of Gods mark in their flesh,
Interessed in the pr•viledges of the people of God, Mar. 10 14. and withhold the keeper of the Sanctuary and Stewards of God's household from setting of God's mark in their Flesh,
or withstand their dedication unto God? Must not we give Caesar the things that are Caesars, and God the things that are Gods? Will not God account it a R•bbery t•at they which are his shall be withheld from him? Again, c•n any consider the issue of believing Parents to be the Churches Children, begotten to the Lord Ezek 16.20.
or withstand their dedication unto God? Must not we give Caesar the things that Are Caesars, and God the things that Are God's? Will not God account it a R•bbery t•at they which Are his shall be withheld from him? Again, c•n any Consider the issue of believing Parents to be the Churches Children, begotten to the Lord Ezekiel 16.20.
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and the drying up her seed hinder her increase and make her b•rren and fruitlesse? Again, shall the children of such believing parents be borne members into th• houshold of Faith and not be incorporated by Baptism? Shall Loyalty be their born duty and not Gods Livery their dignity? Shall the Covenant of Grace be the Charter of their priviledge and the Seals not be applyed to them as t•ey are capable of receiving them? Shall they be holy in their kind and the badg of distinction be denyed them? If any thing would make a new born babe to speak, sure this Sacriledge would do it:
and the drying up her seed hinder her increase and make her b•rren and fruitless? Again, shall the children of such believing Parents be born members into th• household of Faith and not be incorporated by Baptism? Shall Loyalty be their born duty and not God's Livery their dignity? Shall the Covenant of Grace be the Charter of their privilege and the Seals not be applied to them as t•ey Are capable of receiving them? Shall they be holy in their kind and the badge of distinction be denied them? If any thing would make a new born babe to speak, sure this Sacrilege would do it:
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there is reason for the real demand that is fabled of one Rumball, Son to an English King, at Brack•ly in Northhamptonshire, that as soon as he was born he requested to be Baptized for that he was a Christian.
there is reason for the real demand that is fabled of one Rumball, Son to an English King, At Brack•ly in Northamptonshire, that as soon as he was born he requested to be Baptised for that he was a Christian.
I• it not a cruel Sacriledge to shut out of the Ark of Salvation such whose title to entrance cannot be denyed? Yet further, is Baptism the only visible ev•dence God hath given to parents of the extent of the Coven•nt to their children,
I• it not a cruel Sacrilege to shut out of the Ark of Salvation such whose title to Entrance cannot be denied? Yet further, is Baptism the only visible ev•dence God hath given to Parents of the extent of the Coven•nt to their children,
and education of their children for God? So that these things considered, such as on this ground of being Baptized in infancy do renounce th•ir Baptism, do out of ignorance of Gods Covenant commit most horrid Sacriledge by robbing G•d of his Heritage, the Church of Children,
and education of their children for God? So that these things considered, such as on this ground of being Baptised in infancy do renounce th•ir Baptism, do out of ignorance of God's Covenant commit most horrid Sacrilege by robbing G•d of his Heritage, the Church of Children,
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and the be•efits of the administration of Baptism to infants (which by Gods grace I shall shew to be great) the children of believing parents of their Seal of the Covenant of which they are capable, and their Parents of that ground of Faith the administration of the Covenant doth award them.
and the be•efits of the administration of Baptism to Infants (which by God's grace I shall show to be great) the children of believing Parents of their Seal of the Covenant of which they Are capable, and their Parents of that ground of Faith the administration of the Covenant does award them.
but even contrary to Divine method and order, they disowning the regular washing of their body in pure water, do divest themselves of that Seal of Sanctity and ve•ture of holinesse by which they were fitted for a confident approach to God,
but even contrary to Divine method and order, they disowning the regular washing of their body in pure water, do divest themselves of that Seal of Sanctity and ve•ture of holiness by which they were fitted for a confident approach to God,
if you look at their constitution, you shall find it is no other then se•f-congregation, with the cry of all the Lords people are holy, and invectives against Aaron and Moses as they which take too mu•h upon them;
if you look At their constitution, you shall find it is no other then se•f-congregation, with the cry of all the lords people Are holy, and invectives against Aaron and Moses as they which take too mu•h upon them;
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so Jeroboam seems to be of their Consecration, for he that will may make himself a Priest, even the lowest of the people are Ministers to the Lord, uncalled and unqualified they presume to administer holy things;
so Jeroboam seems to be of their Consecration, for he that will may make himself a Priest, even the lowest of the people Are Ministers to the Lord, uncalled and unqualified they presume to administer holy things;
and gives just cause to the people of God (truly piou• and pursu•ng the truth of his Ordina•c•s) to pray as the Church in Je•obo•m• dayes, Tell me, O thou wh m my Soul loveth where thou feedest thy fl ck, where th u m•kest them to rest at noon,
and gives just cause to the people of God (truly piou• and pursu•ng the truth of his Ordina•c•s) to pray as the Church in Je•obo•m• days, Tell me, Oh thou Where m my Soul loves where thou Feedest thy fl ck, where th u m•kest them to rest At noon,
and exchange their assurance rightly grounded on their Baptism, for a fond presumption flowing from Sacrilegious notions and false worship, which must at the last fall into the h•nds of the living God,
and exchange their assurance rightly grounded on their Baptism, for a found presumption flowing from Sacrilegious notions and false worship, which must At the last fallen into the h•nds of the living God,
The second sort to be reproved as carrying Contradictorily to this qualification to confide t approach to God, are such as disregard the admist•ation of Baptism unto others:
The second sort to be reproved as carrying Contradictorily to this qualification to confide tO approach to God, Are such as disregard the admist•ation of Baptism unto Others:
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These acknowledge the use and benefit of having the body washed with pure water, but by the rudenesse of the•r behaviour do declare themselves ignorant or insensible of its holy nature and consecrating use.
These acknowledge the use and benefit of having the body washed with pure water, but by the rudeness of the•r behaviour do declare themselves ignorant or insensible of its holy nature and consecrating use.
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and of due belongs to the whole assembly, not particular families or persons, nor with any reverence composing themselves to a solemn and Religious act of ded•cation to God, many in this case carry toward the Ordinance as a meer Complement; to please wife, kinsfolk or neighbours they will have their Children Baptized,
and of due belongs to the Whole assembly, not particular families or Persons, nor with any Reverence composing themselves to a solemn and Religious act of ded•cation to God, many in this case carry towards the Ordinance as a mere Compliment; to please wife, kinsfolk or neighbours they will have their Children Baptised,
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Incorporation into the houshold of Faith, Dedication to an holy God is not in their thoughts, their prayses proclaim not any sense of a Covenant pri•iledge,
Incorporation into the household of Faith, Dedication to an holy God is not in their thoughts, their praises proclaim not any sense of a Covenant pri•iledge,
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nor doth their Prayers pursue God for his blessi•g on his own Ordinance, they bre•k not through any d•fficulties to present their children to God in the Assemblies of his people, they think not the silent suffrages of the S•ciety of any moment in the incorporation of a Member,
nor does their Prayers pursue God for his blessi•g on his own Ordinance, they bre•k not through any d•fficulties to present their children to God in the Assemblies of his people, they think not the silent suffrages of the S•ciety of any moment in the incorporation of a Member,
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or supplicat•ons of any virtue to an Ordinance of sanctification, but as unaffected with these things, they get the work done, the child Baptized, they neither care where,
or supplicat•ons of any virtue to an Ordinance of sanctification, but as unaffected with these things, they get the work done, the child Baptised, they neither care where,
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Unto these I would say, Is not B•pti m an Ordinance of God & act of worship to his people Is it not an Ordinance of Incorporation into the body of th• Church of God, of which thou art a member? oughtest not thou to take them into society,
Unto these I would say, Is not B•pti m an Ordinance of God & act of worship to his people Is it not an Ordinance of Incorporation into the body of th• Church of God, of which thou art a member? Ought not thou to take them into society,
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and by thy presence to witnesse their relation, thou givest them little honour who hast no• patience to attend their solemn admission into the society of the Saints.
and by thy presence to witness their Relation, thou givest them little honour who haste no• patience to attend their solemn admission into the society of the Saints.
Is not Baptism the Seal of the Covenant, the Sanctifying Ordinance of accesse to God? Adm•nistreth it not matter of Meditation concerning Mans Guilt, Gods G•ace, the Covenant of Salvation between God and man, whereby thou mayest be edified? Is not the Baptism o• a Christian of high concernme •? Doth it not tye the Baptized to great and m•ny engagem•nts? Are they not obnoxious to many t•mptations, to violate the Covenant? Is not Bapt•sme the Ord•nance of holin•sse? Gods blessing needful to make it holy and prayers of the Church t•e way to obtain Gods blessing, that thou tu nest away and followest not the Or•ina•ce with thy prayer? Can a conscience awed by the sanctity of any Ordinance and affected with the holinesse of God to be adored, dispense with the neglect and contempt of other Ordinances equally holy,
Is not Baptism the Seal of the Covenant, the Sanctifying Ordinance of access to God? Adm•nistreth it not matter of Meditation Concerning men Gilded, God's G•ace, the Covenant of Salvation between God and man, whereby thou Mayest be edified? Is not the Baptism o• a Christian of high concernme •? Does it not tie the Baptised to great and m•ny engagem•nts? are they not obnoxious to many t•mptations, to violate the Covenant? Is not Bapt•sme the Ord•nance of holin•sse? God's blessing needful to make it holy and Prayers of the Church t•e Way to obtain God's blessing, that thou tu nest away and followest not the Or•ina•ce with thy prayer? Can a conscience awed by the sanctity of any Ordinance and affected with the holiness of God to be adored, dispense with the neglect and contempt of other Ordinances equally holy,
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The fourth sort of such whose practise doth militate with the consecrating nature of Baptisme, are such who disesteem their own Baptisme owned and adhaered unto:
The fourth sort of such whose practice does militate with the consecrating nature of Baptism, Are such who disesteem their own Baptism owned and adhered unto:
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the which as it exposeth the O•dinance to contempt not imaginable, so it bespeaks such souls to be unsp•akably igno•ant or insensible of the nature, use and end of the w•shing of the body with pure water;
the which as it exposeth the O•dinance to contempt not imaginable, so it bespeaks such Souls to be unsp•akably igno•ant or insensible of the nature, use and end of the w•shing of the body with pure water;
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for can any soul that understands and believes Baptism to be a pledge of Divine affection, live under it without o•servation of Gods peculiar love to them above others who want it? Can any stand convinced, That the Seal of God is in their flesh,
for can any soul that understands and believes Baptism to be a pledge of Divine affection, live under it without o•servation of God's peculiar love to them above Others who want it? Can any stand convinced, That the Seal of God is in their Flesh,
and not lay claim to God by so visible a ground of claim? Can any say that by Baptism •hey are purg•d from the corruptions that are in the world through lust,
and not lay claim to God by so visible a ground of claim? Can any say that by Baptism •hey Are purg•d from the corruptions that Are in the world through lust,
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and Holy Ghost, and neglect directed acts of Adoration, the holy service that is assigned by their Lord and King? much l•sse sh uld such Apostatize from the Profession of that N•me,
and Holy Ghost, and neglect directed acts of Adoration, the holy service that is assigned by their Lord and King? much l•sse sh uld such Apostatise from the Profession of that N•me,
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and run into open Rebellion against him with whom they stand confederated, bound in Covenant? Can any think Baptisme to be the bond of union and nerve of incorporation with the Church of Christ,
and run into open Rebellion against him with whom they stand confederated, bound in Covenant? Can any think Baptism to be the bound of Union and nerve of incorporation with the Church of christ,
Much is the advantage Baptism once, received may administer to a f•ul all his dayes if by ra•ional• acts of faith it were improved, either as a moral instrument or outward sign exhib•ting matter of meditation,
Much is the advantage Baptism once, received may administer to a f•ul all his days if by ra•ional• acts of faith it were improved, either as a moral Instrument or outward Signen exhib•ting matter of meditation,
It is that Seal that assures of interest in all the promises of Grace, yet when do men propound it to themselves as a ground of Faith or plead it in prayer? How many live in such profanenesse that the Church may charge them to have forgotten that they were purged from their old sin;
It is that Seal that assures of Interest in all the promises of Grace, yet when do men propound it to themselves as a ground of Faith or plead it in prayer? How many live in such profaneness that the Church may charge them to have forgotten that they were purged from their old since;
W•en I consider the dulnesse of profane Christians under the enfo•cements of their Baptism, even ministerially urged, I could wish according the sometime custome used in the Primitive times of the Church,
W•en I Consider the dulness of profane Christians under the enfo•cements of their Baptism, even ministerially urged, I could wish according the sometime custom used in the Primitive times of the Church,
as the Deacon of the Church did Elpid•phorus when revolted from the Faith, saying, O, Elpidophorus, I will ke•p this white garm nt as a monument agai•st thee to all Eternity.
as the Deacon of the Church did Elpid•phorus when revolted from the Faith, saying, Oh, Elpidophorus, I will ke•p this white garm nt as a monument agai•st thee to all Eternity.
What an answer to every temptation unto sin is the soul furnished withal, that is appre•ensive that in Baptism he did renou ce the flesh the world and the divel,
What an answer to every temptation unto since is the soul furnished withal, that is appre•ensive that in Baptism he did renou ce the Flesh the world and the Devil,
and devote himself to a conformity to the death of Christ, and stands ded•cated to •n holy God, in whose presence •e may not presume defiled with sin.
and devote himself to a conformity to the death of christ, and Stands ded•cated to •n holy God, in whose presence •e may not presume defiled with since.
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and easie to be understood, and obvious to the eye of men without and within the Church, by which we are lyable to be upbraided by the very enemies of Christ:
and easy to be understood, and obvious to the eye of men without and within the Church, by which we Are liable to be upbraided by the very enemies of christ:
That we are Baptized the whole Church will witnesse, and shall not we have rec urse unto our Baptism as a b•r to our profanenesse? Shall Circumcised Israel live in the vilenesse and vanit• of the uncircumcised Gentiles? And hath God made Baptism a badg of dist•nction between the holy and prophane,
That we Are Baptised the Whole Church will witness, and shall not we have rec urse unto our Baptism as a b•r to our profaneness? Shall Circumcised Israel live in the vileness and vanit• of the uncircumcised Gentiles? And hath God made Baptism a badge of dist•nction between the holy and profane,
As this Deadnesse in sin, so the Despo•den•y of the Spirit in Duty, to which even the best of men are subject, doth witness a disesteem and disre•ard of their Bapt•sm, of which they can sometime boast,
As this Deadness in since, so the Despo•den•y of the Spirit in Duty, to which even the best of men Are Subject, does witness a disesteem and disre•ard of their Bapt•sm, of which they can sometime boast,
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many a s•d soul comes tremblingly in•o Gods presence and goes more troubled out, and the reason is, they do not righty husband Gods Ordinances to the soul;
many a s•d soul comes tremblingly in•o God's presence and Goes more troubled out, and the reason is, they do not righty husband God's Ordinances to the soul;
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They suck no sweetnesse f•om all Sacred administrations, sometimes they abstain from, and ofte•times approach to God in his Ordinances and the discharge of holy duties,
They suck no sweetness f•om all Sacred administrations, sometime they abstain from, and ofte•times approach to God in his Ordinances and the discharge of holy duties,
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they cry out they are aliens and strangers to the Commonwealth of Israel, and yet are Baptiz•d into one body, a•d incorporated into the Congregation of the Saints;
they cry out they Are aliens and Strangers to the Commonwealth of Israel, and yet Are Baptiz•d into one body, a•d incorporated into the Congregation of the Saints;
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Unto these souls let me freely say, Shall God give you a ground of encouragement? will you not use it? Shall he call for an a•proach in full assurance, for th•t the b•dy is washed with pure water, and will you not yield it? D•d God mock you when he gave you the dignity of Baptisme,
Unto these Souls let me freely say, Shall God give you a ground of encouragement? will you not use it? Shall he call for an a•proach in full assurance, for th•t the b•dy is washed with pure water, and will you not yield it? D•d God mock you when he gave you the dignity of Baptism,
and curb to your fears? Shall your pr•ctice procl•im the truth of that which the Papists h•ve endeavoured to ch•rge on the Reformed Chu•c•es, viz. That •hey make B••tism a nudum signum, a bare empty sign of no use or advantage to the Soul. Is Gods seal in vain,
and curb to your fears? Shall your pr•ctice procl•im the truth of that which the Papists h•ve endeavoured to ch•rge on the Reformed Chu•c•es, viz. That •hey make B••tism a Nudum signum, a bore empty Signen of no use or advantage to the Soul. Is God's seal in vain,
and sanctification by the wash•ng of water to no purpose? and matriculation into his houshold a matter of no moment? that thou makest them no ground of Faith,
and sanctification by the wash•ng of water to no purpose? and matriculation into his household a matter of no moment? that thou Makest them no ground of Faith,
nor encouragement to thy soul? Was not Circumcision of great benefit to the Jewes? d d not God claim them by it when gone astr•y from him? and they claim God when deserting them? Is that an engagement to divine faithfulnesse,
nor encouragement to thy soul? Was not Circumcision of great benefit to the Jews? worser d not God claim them by it when gone astr•y from him? and they claim God when deserting them? Is that an engagement to divine faithfulness,
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The Seal of the righteousnesse of Faith? or dost not thou rather cozen thy self of the comforts the Ordinance do really and according to divine designment exhibit? It is indeed true, Salvation is not conferred op re operato, by the act done and meer application of the water,
The Seal of the righteousness of Faith? or dost not thou rather cozen thy self of the comforts the Ordinance do really and according to divine designment exhibit? It is indeed true, Salvation is not conferred open re operato, by the act done and mere application of the water,
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The Privy-Seal is the clearest token of affection & to be puri••ed, but is the Broad-Seal of no authority or advantage to be retained and improved? The outward Ordinance is not without inward Grace to be depended on as sufficient to Salvation,
The Privy-Seal is the Clearest token of affection & to be puri••ed, but is the Broad-Seal of no Authority or advantage to be retained and improved? The outward Ordinance is not without inward Grace to be depended on as sufficient to Salvation,
but supernatural Grace comes not into any soul to convince or comfort but by a moral improvement of every Ordinance by rational meditation of its nature, use and end.
but supernatural Grace comes not into any soul to convince or Comfort but by a moral improvement of every Ordinance by rational meditation of its nature, use and end.
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We have reason to check some under the Ordinances as the Disciples we•e checked from heaven for their posture in the Lord his ascension, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing? this Jesus that is taken from you shall so come as you have seen him go into heaven, Act. 1.11 As if the voice had said, Considerations of his return better become you,
We have reason to check Some under the Ordinances as the Disciples we•e checked from heaven for their posture in the Lord his Ascension, You men of Galilee, why stand you gazing? this jesus that is taken from you shall so come as you have seen him go into heaven, Act. 1.11 As if the voice had said, Considerations of his return better become you,
Can any thing more easily cast a soul into contempt of an Ordinance, than its unprofitableness and unusefullness? The grand cause of all the blasphemie that our age doth belch out against Baptism, is the little benefit men finde it brings them:
Can any thing more Easily cast a soul into contempt of an Ordinance, than its unprofitableness and unusefullness? The grand cause of all the blasphemy that our age does belch out against Baptism, is the little benefit men find it brings them:
The fift sort, that carrie contradictorily to this consecrating nature of Baptisme, are such, who declare not to theirs baptized, the dignity and duty of their Baptisme.
The fift sort, that carry contradictorily to this consecrating nature of Baptism, Are such, who declare not to theirs baptised, the dignity and duty of their Baptism.
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and the affecting them with baptismal priviledges and Church Rites, or the acquainting them with Covenant interest and ground of claim, as to spiritual mercies and soul enjoyments, is the last and least of their endeavors.
and the affecting them with baptismal privileges and Church Rites, or the acquainting them with Covenant Interest and ground of claim, as to spiritual Mercies and soul enjoyments, is the last and least of their endeavors.
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Shall they be begotten to the Lord, and not be made to know whose children they are? and how they came by that relation? Shall they be incorporated into the body of the Church,
Shall they be begotten to the Lord, and not be made to know whose children they Are? and how they Come by that Relation? Shall they be incorporated into the body of the Church,
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and they not be made to know that they are out of the common lump and mass of mankind? Shall the Covenant of God be in their fl•sh, and they not know the Charter sealed,
and they not be made to know that they Are out of the Common lump and mass of mankind? Shall the Covenant of God be in their fl•sh, and they not know the Charter sealed,
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and therefore ought not to stain themselves with guilt, but carrie as an holy people peculiar to the Lord? that must wait on him, because they wear his livery;
and Therefore ought not to stain themselves with guilt, but carry as an holy people peculiar to the Lord? that must wait on him, Because they wear his livery;
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I did in the last branch of this Use, blame them that disesteem and disregard their own Baptisme, and that was but the effect of this sin, Our progenitors neglected us,
I did in the last branch of this Use, blame them that disesteem and disregard their own Baptism, and that was but the Effect of this since, Our progenitors neglected us,
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How shall they claime the promises, who neither understand what they are, or on what ground to be claimed? What conscience can they make of dutie who doe not know themselves under sacred obligation? What confidence can they have in accesse to God, who know not themselves consecrated? If men have in them parental affection to their children,
How shall they claim the promises, who neither understand what they Are, or on what ground to be claimed? What conscience can they make of duty who do not know themselves under sacred obligation? What confidence can they have in access to God, who know not themselves consecrated? If men have in them parental affection to their children,
than friends satisfaction, and a Formal Religious complement; and so not any special Soul saving priviledges thereby conferred? for charity forbids us to thinke they would bring up their children in the ignorance and incapacity of claiming such high priviledges, and rationally improving so holy engagements, if themselves were affected with them,
than Friends satisfaction, and a Formal Religious compliment; and so not any special Soul Saving privileges thereby conferred? for charity forbids us to think they would bring up their children in the ignorance and incapacity of claiming such high privileges, and rationally improving so holy engagements, if themselves were affected with them,
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Little doe men consider that the same God that gave babes the right to the initiating seales of the Covenant, did provide catechising, as the way to make them know their priviledge.
Little do men Consider that the same God that gave babes the right to the initiating Seals of the Covenant, did provide catechising, as the Way to make them know their privilege.
So that such Parents who doe not seriously instruct their seed in the solemn Bond of their relation to God and his Church, the suitable qualification by which they are fitted for divine communion,
So that such Parents who do not seriously instruct their seed in the solemn Bound of their Relation to God and his Church, the suitable qualification by which they Are fitted for divine communion,
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but also sinfully transgress Gods command, shew their natural affection to be diverted from its right channel, cure for the chiefest good, and set their children under an inevitable necessitie of sleighting the Ordinance,
but also sinfully transgress God's command, show their natural affection to be diverted from its right channel, cure for the chiefest good, and Set their children under an inevitable necessity of Slighting the Ordinance,
We finde it our grief, that our children are prophane, when it is no other than the production of our own neglect: We can easily complain of their impietie;
We find it our grief, that our children Are profane, when it is no other than the production of our own neglect: We can Easily complain of their impiety;
but where is the man, that as soon as his child is sensible, doth season him with the knowledge of his miserie by sin, Gods mercy in the Covenant of Grace,
but where is the man, that as soon as his child is sensible, does season him with the knowledge of his misery by since, God's mercy in the Covenant of Grace,
These dictate a liberty of access to the unbaptized, and those denie it to the baptized. We must needs imagine they agree both in one principle, that Baptisme is not the ground of communion with the Church visible, nor qualification of access to God;
These dictate a liberty of access to the unbaptized, and those deny it to the baptised. We must needs imagine they agree both in one principle, that Baptism is not the ground of communion with the Church visible, nor qualification of access to God;
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That such are among us, who debarre the baptized from their priviledges, is so obvious to every observant eye of the now only cryed up Church way, that I need not much urge demonstrations thereof.
That such Are among us, who debar the baptised from their privileges, is so obvious to every observant eye of the now only cried up Church Way, that I need not much urge demonstrations thereof.
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but it is the property of that congregating way, to couch their principles until their practice have proved their truth and goodness, and proclaimed them to others.
but it is the property of that congregating Way, to couch their principles until their practice have proved their truth and Goodness, and proclaimed them to Others.
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But if in the termes charged any shall deny this to be acted among us, I shall desire to understand why they declare privatly and publiquely men baptized, to be strangers to God and his Covenant? why doe they decline communion with,
But if in the terms charged any shall deny this to be acted among us, I shall desire to understand why they declare privately and publicly men baptised, to be Strangers to God and his Covenant? why do they decline communion with,
and a care of baptized soules, as members of the Church? and dictate a necessitie of their coming into Church-way and fellowship? and why doe they direct other wayes for admission of Church members? is there any terms more ordinarie in the mouthes of the congregated saints towards those whom they live amongst,
and a care of baptised Souls, as members of the Church? and dictate a necessity of their coming into Churchway and fellowship? and why do they Direct other ways for admission of Church members? is there any terms more ordinary in the mouths of the congregated Saints towards those whom they live among,
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than doggs, without, unbeleevers, not in a Church way? Doe not the pastors •f these private (it may offend if I say separate) assemblies in their publique ministrie, speak unto their baptized hearers as aliens, strangers, to the Covenant and Common-wealth of Israel, men in the High-wayes and Hedges? Doe they not call them into their self congregated and constituted Churches,
than Dogs, without, unbelievers, not in a Church Way? Do not the Pastors •f these private (it may offend if I say separate) assemblies in their public Ministry, speak unto their baptised hearers as aliens, Strangers, to the Covenant and Commonwealth of Israel, men in the Highways and Hedges? Do they not call them into their self congregated and constituted Churches,
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as the only Churches of Jesus Christ? Doe not the particular members of these assemblies appropriate to themselves the title of saints, beleevers, the people of God, the brethren? If they know or deale with a man professing the same God and Christ, baptized,
as the only Churches of jesus christ? Do not the particular members of these assemblies Appropriate to themselves the title of Saints, believers, the people of God, the brothers? If they know or deal with a man professing the same God and christ, baptised,
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and against whom the Church never proceeded in censure? Hence they withdraw themselves from publique assemblies in their speciall administration of Church priviledges, denominate thems•lves the Church, and decline all Church actions towards such as come not into their Church-wayes; though their Pastors will possesse the places,
and against whom the Church never proceeded in censure? Hence they withdraw themselves from public assemblies in their special administration of Church privileges, denominate thems•lves the Church, and decline all Church actions towards such as come not into their Church ways; though their Pastors will possess the places,
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And if any doe incline to associate with them in the holy things of God, they must bee admitted Members, and enter at the door of a Church-Covenant or mutuall agreement among themselves and declaration of the worke of Grace upon their hearts,
And if any do incline to associate with them in the holy things of God, they must be admitted Members, and enter At the door of a Church-covenant or mutual agreement among themselves and declaration of the work of Grace upon their hearts,
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If this dialect and deportment doe not declare that liberty of accesse to God, in the assemblies of his people is denied to the baptized, I know not how to judge it:
If this dialect and deportment do not declare that liberty of access to God, in the assemblies of his people is denied to the baptised, I know not how to judge it:
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And if God count us holy, and continue the libertie of our access to him in his Ordinance, they must produce a good commission that shall cast us out, as prophane and unclean, if they expect we should be therewithall contented.
And if God count us holy, and continue the liberty of our access to him in his Ordinance, they must produce a good commission that shall cast us out, as profane and unclean, if they expect we should be therewithal contented.
and binde us to use them, and the Church to allow us the use of them, according to our capacitie? If we are baptized into one bodie, have we not the same relation to them that others have? Are we not all of one familie, members of one bodie,
and bind us to use them, and the Church to allow us the use of them, according to our capacity? If we Are baptised into one body, have we not the same Relation to them that Others have? are we not all of one family, members of one body,
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is it not the same to others baptized? To count the baptized dogges, men without, to disown their brotherhood, and the like, must needs denie that Baptisme is the dore of admission into the Church,
is it not the same to Others baptised? To count the baptised Dogs, men without, to disown their brotherhood, and the like, must needs deny that Baptism is the door of admission into the Church,
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and yet this in terms they will not say, though they carrie towards them as without, and call them to be members of the Church, who are members of the Church on as good a ground and as cleer a method as themselves:
and yet this in terms they will not say, though they carry towards them as without, and call them to be members of the Church, who Are members of the Church on as good a ground and as clear a method as themselves:
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As for their admission into the Church by Covenant, Agreement, or profession, it is cleerly without Scripture, prescription, or primitive president, that ever I could yet finde:
As for their admission into the Church by Covenant, Agreement, or profession, it is clearly without Scripture, prescription, or primitive president, that ever I could yet find:
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whilest it stands in the place of Baptisme, & is made the only way of consecration unto Church communion, whereby it plainly supplants Gods Ordinance.) These things I note,
whilst it Stands in the place of Baptism, & is made the only Way of consecration unto Church communion, whereby it plainly supplants God's Ordinance.) These things I note,
but cannot stand to debate, intending a reproof, not dispute, and to let men see the sinfulness of this sacred way of independencie, and gathering of Churches out of Churches,
but cannot stand to debate, intending a reproof, not dispute, and to let men see the sinfulness of this sacred Way of independency, and gathering of Churches out of Churches,
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whilest it stands guilty of a contempt of Gods way of access unto him, and admission into his Church of censorious uncharitableness towards their brethren invested with the reason of relation to the Lords people, and constitution of Church membership, in a way of meer humane invention.
whilst it Stands guilty of a contempt of God's Way of access unto him, and admission into his Church of censorious uncharitableness towards their brothers invested with the reason of Relation to the lords people, and constitution of Church membership, in a Way of mere humane invention.
I confesse I have heard it often noted, that the difference between Independents and others, is not so much as to maintain an irreconcileable distance: and I say so too:
I confess I have herd it often noted, that the difference between Independents and Others, is not so much as to maintain an Irreconcilable distance: and I say so too:
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yet Brethren; vessels of dishonour, yet vessels in the same house to the Masters use. That Church members be for a time suspended from particular priviledges, may be admitted;
yet Brothers; vessels of dishonour, yet vessels in the same house to the Masters use. That Church members be for a time suspended from particular privileges, may be admitted;
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but that the Church be cast off, is the congregational impietie? Is there baptized persons in works, denying the God they profess? Is there a brother, a drunkard,
but that the Church be cast off, is the congregational impiety? Is there baptised Persons in works, denying the God they profess? Is there a brother, a drunkard,
and publique inspection of Church officers? Is not the delivering them to Satan, for the buffeting of the flesh, that the soul may be saved, their priviledge by Baptisme? If these holy men would talk of correcting, casting out, cutting off disorderly baptized souls, it would sound well in my •ares;
and public inspection of Church Officers? Is not the delivering them to Satan, for the buffeting of the Flesh, that the soul may be saved, their privilege by Baptism? If these holy men would talk of correcting, casting out, cutting off disorderly baptised Souls, it would found well in my •ares;
why doe our bre•hren lift up themselves above us, and engross to themselves the titles, termes, priviledges, that belong in common to all baptized souls? If we walk unworthy our relation, we are willing to be corrected;
why do our bre•hren lift up themselves above us, and engross to themselves the titles, terms, privileges, that belong in Common to all baptised Souls? If we walk unworthy our Relation, we Are willing to be corrected;
and contemptible carriage under and towards Baptisme and the baptized, which we have before taxed, are no other than the mists and filthie fogs of a blinde mind, to be dispersed by a right apprehension of the holy nature thereof.
and contemptible carriage under and towards Baptism and the baptised, which we have before taxed, Are no other than the mists and filthy fogs of a blind mind, to be dispersed by a right apprehension of the holy nature thereof.
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and as the ordained Ark of Salvation, wherby we stand separated from the world unto so great advantages, he could not but set on it an high esteem, rejoycing in his Baptisme, blessing God for such distinguishing grace,
and as the ordained Ark of Salvation, whereby we stand separated from the world unto so great advantages, he could not but Set on it an high esteem, rejoicing in his Baptism, blessing God for such distinguishing grace,
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The second exhortation is, To act our conversation, as sensible, that the body washed with pure water, must qualifie us with confidence in access to God.
The second exhortation is, To act our Conversation, as sensible, that the body washed with pure water, must qualify us with confidence in access to God.
Take heed of prophaning holy things, disesteeming high priviledges, and contemning special grounds of faith and priviledges of grace: and more particularly, 1. Direct.
Take heed of profaning holy things, disesteeming high privileges, and contemning special grounds of faith and privileges of grace: and more particularly, 1. Direct.
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However, let the administrators of holy things, make it their first enquiry, Were you baptized? and take heed they pollute not Gods Sanctuarie, by admitting thereunto the men whose bodies were not washed with pure water.
However, let the administrators of holy things, make it their First enquiry, Were you baptised? and take heed they pollute not God's Sanctuary, by admitting thereunto the men whose bodies were not washed with pure water.
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it is a solemn and sacred action, separating persons unto God, sanctifying them for God, stamping upon men holiness to the Lord, setting them as members of Church, the body of Christ,
it is a solemn and sacred actium, separating Persons unto God, sanctifying them for God, stamping upon men holiness to the Lord, setting them as members of Church, the body of christ,
making a Church Ordinance privat by confining it to your houses, or running from its administration in the publique place, must needs be the result of low th•ughts Cland•stine Baptism, is the cloud of Baptisme;
making a Church Ordinance private by confining it to your houses, or running from its administration in the public place, must needs be the result of low th•ughts Cland•stine Baptism, is the cloud of Baptism;
and the rude out-•unning that Ordinance, runs it into cont•mpt; be witnesses of their incorporation with whom you must live in communion in Gods Ordinances. 3. Direction.
and the rude out-•unning that Ordinance, runs it into cont•mpt; be Witnesses of their incorporation with whom you must live in communion in God's Ordinances. 3. Direction.
why are you then so dull and backward unto duty? Was your baptisme a meer complement, that you doe not minde it or make use of it now it is past? Is it not a moral instrument to be improved by meditation, affording matter of counsel and comfort? Nay is it not Gods Ordinance, a ground of faith, pledge of love, badge of relation, to be argued into the awe and encouragem•nt of our access to God? Is not Baptisme an initiating seal, assuring us of i••tiating graces? hath it not planted us into the Olive, that we might extract •p and juyce to the bringing forth fruits of Righteousness? In a word, Baptisme is greatly advantagious to hope and holyness, if but duly improved by acts of Faith. We find no profit in it,
why Are you then so dull and backward unto duty? Was your Baptism a mere compliment, that you do not mind it or make use of it now it is passed? Is it not a moral Instrument to be improved by meditation, affording matter of counsel and Comfort? Nay is it not God's Ordinance, a ground of faith, pledge of love, badge of Relation, to be argued into the awe and encouragem•nt of our access to God? Is not Baptism an initiating seal, assuring us of i••tiating graces? hath it not planted us into the Olive, that we might extract •p and juice to the bringing forth fruits of Righteousness? In a word, Baptism is greatly advantageous to hope and holiness, if but duly improved by acts of Faith. We find no profit in it,
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shall I then live in them, or so far forget my self, as not to let vertue, knowledge, temperance brotherly kindness, patience, godliness, all the graces of God to abound in me? Is not Baptisme the dew of Heaven, that waters the Garden of God? Hath it been distilled on me,
shall I then live in them, or so Far forget my self, as not to let virtue, knowledge, temperance brotherly kindness, patience, godliness, all the graces of God to abound in me? Is not Baptism the due of Heaven, that waters the Garden of God? Hath it been distilled on me,
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and shall I be found idle and unfruitfull, 2 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9. I have been baptized into the death of Christ, buried with him in Baptisme, planted into the similitude of his death, that my old man might be crucified,
and shall I be found idle and unfruitful, 2 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8, 9. I have been baptised into the death of christ, buried with him in Baptism, planted into the similitude of his death, that my old man might be Crucified,
or shall I give my members as weapons of unrighteousness, unto sinne, Rom. 6. I have by Baptisme, been consecrated unto God; and shall I not come nigh him in duty? I am incorporated into the Church;
or shall I give my members as weapons of unrighteousness, unto sin, Rom. 6. I have by Baptism, been consecrated unto God; and shall I not come High him in duty? I am incorporated into the Church;
will not my neglect of duty, and course of impiety be charged on me, as the breach of the oath of God? All the promises of grace are to me sealed; shall not I then cleanse my self from all filthiness of flesh and spirit,
will not my neglect of duty, and course of impiety be charged on me, as the breach of the oath of God? All the promises of grace Are to me sealed; shall not I then cleanse my self from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit,
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why then doe not graceless I claim them, and by prayer plead my Baptisme for the obtainment of them? For he is faithfull that hath promised, but will not perform,
why then do not graceless I claim them, and by prayer plead my Baptism for the obtainment of them? For he is faithful that hath promised, but will not perform,
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The cogencie of custome must give place to the Covenant we have made in Baptisme: The violent temptations of Satan recoile upon the returns of B•ptisme:
The cogency of custom must give place to the Covenant we have made in Baptism: The violent temptations of Satan recoil upon the returns of B•ptisme:
I am baptized into the Name of Fath•r, Sonne, and holy Gh•st, is the only Spel (to speak with reverence) that charms the Devil. For it imports thus much:
I am baptised into the Name of Fath•r, Son, and holy Gh•st, is the only Spell (to speak with Reverence) that charms the devil. For it imports thus much:
Shall the children of God co•verse with his enemies? the confederates of God break his commands? the separated out of the world, be subject to the Prince of the world? O• doth malicious Satan think the sealed of the Lord, shall be so much sleighted by their Lord,
Shall the children of God co•verse with his enemies? the confederates of God break his commands? the separated out of the world, be Subject to the Prince of the world? O• does malicious Satan think the sealed of the Lord, shall be so much sleighted by their Lord,
Was this an emptie Ordinance? Shall my unbeleeving heart imagine any divine Institution to be emptie and in vain imposed? No, All the wayes of God are Truth, hee never subjected Soules to any falacie, nor can doe:
Was this an empty Ordinance? Shall my unbelieving heart imagine any divine Institution to be empty and in vain imposed? No, All the ways of God Are Truth, he never subjected Souls to any fallacy, nor can do:
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an incorporated Member of the houshold of Faith? Why then doe I feare to feede on childrens Bread? and to use those priviledges that doe belong to the Citizens of the new-Jerusalem? Why am I as an alien and stranger from the Commonwealth of Israel? I have by Baptisme put on Jesus Christ,
an incorporated Member of the household of Faith? Why then do I Fear to feed on Children's Bred? and to use those privileges that do belong to the Citizens of the new-Jerusalem? Why am I as an alien and stranger from the Commonwealth of Israel? I have by Baptism put on jesus christ,
and shall I feare to come before the Father? is not hee his beloved Sonne in whom hee is well pleased? Is not Baptisme a Seale of Gods Covenant? Why then doe I not claime the promises? What though I see not Gods privie Seale, the Spirit of adoption, is the broad seal of the Covenant of no force and value;
and shall I Fear to come before the Father? is not he his Beloved Son in whom he is well pleased? Is not Baptism a Seal of God's Covenant? Why then do I not claim the promises? What though I see not God's privy Seal, the Spirit of adoption, is the broad seal of the Covenant of no force and valve;
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doth it in vain bear on it divine authority? why then i• it called th• A•k of Salvation? why hath God said, he that beleeveth and is baptized, shall be saved? Shall I lose my Salvation,
does it in vain bear on it divine Authority? why then i• it called th• A•k of Salvation? why hath God said, he that Believeth and is baptised, shall be saved? Shall I loose my Salvation,
for not joyning faith to my baptisme? What though I finde many rude Christians and p•ophane persons in the Church, claiming priviledges by their Baptisme;
for not joining faith to my Baptism? What though I find many rude Christians and p•ophane Persons in the Church, claiming privileges by their Baptism;
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can I deny in some things their claim to be good, though they be wicked? And wherein it is not good to them, breaking the Covenant, may it not be good to me, poor me, that desire to keep the Covenant of my God? In a word, hath not God sanctified me to himself, by the washing of water;
can I deny in Some things their claim to be good, though they be wicked? And wherein it is not good to them, breaking the Covenant, may it not be good to me, poor me, that desire to keep the Covenant of my God? In a word, hath not God sanctified me to himself, by the washing of water;
and shall I be dismayed in access to him? Oh! the wickedness of my doubting, that doth spring from ignorance of Gods holy O••inances, the sin of my despondencie, that de•ers me from duty and exposeth my baptisme to contempt:
and shall I be dismayed in access to him? Oh! the wickedness of my doubting, that does spring from ignorance of God's holy O••inances, the since of my despondency, that de•ers me from duty and exposeth my Baptism to contempt:
and Prayer, and use of all other priviledges of grace, and composedly prize the benefit of Ordinances, that by rational acts of faith in them, I may at length arrive at the fulness of assurance.
and Prayer, and use of all other privileges of grace, and composedly prize the benefit of Ordinances, that by rational acts of faith in them, I may At length arrive At the fullness of assurance.
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Singled out of the world by Baptisme, and set in a capacity of Salvation, as was Noahs family in the Arke, 1 Pet. 3.21. Sanctified unto God, Baptisme being the solemne form of consecration, Ephes. 5.26. Sons and Subjects of the Covenant, invested with Christ, incorporated into his Church, the seal of which is in your flesh by Baptisme.
Singled out of the world by Baptism, and Set in a capacity of Salvation, as was Noahs family in the Ark, 1 Pet. 3.21. Sanctified unto God, Baptism being the solemn from of consecration, Ephesians 5.26. Sons and Subject's of the Covenant, invested with christ, incorporated into his Church, the seal of which is in your Flesh by Baptism.
In the apprehension and argumentation of these priviledges, let me guide your judgements by propounding to your consideration, these several rules. 1. Rule.
In the apprehension and argumentation of these privileges, let me guide your Judgments by propounding to your consideration, these several rules. 1. Rule.
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It in all things necessary bears an analogie with Circumcision, and propounds moral considerations to that end, to the reasonable soul of man, to be argued by contemplative acts of faith. 2. Rule.
It in all things necessary bears an analogy with Circumcision, and propounds moral considerations to that end, to the reasonable soul of man, to be argued by contemplative acts of faith. 2. Rule.
So that none unbaptized, can on any ground expect to enjoy, nor may warrantably be admitted to the priviledges of a sanctified and saved people of the Lord. 3. Rule.
So that none unbaptized, can on any ground expect to enjoy, nor may warrantably be admitted to the privileges of a sanctified and saved people of the Lord. 3. Rule.
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Hence the term Saint, Beleever, Disciple, Brother, is in Scripture given, and must be by the Church yeilded to hypocrites; yea, to visible prophane persons,
Hence the term Saint, Believer, Disciple, Brother, is in Scripture given, and must be by the Church yielded to Hypocrites; yea, to visible profane Persons,
it is in it self efficacious to all, but in some, not meeting with due capacity, acts of faith, to improve it, it becomes not effectual. Many baptized,
it is in it self efficacious to all, but in Some, not meeting with due capacity, acts of faith, to improve it, it becomes not effectual. Many baptised,
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not because Baptisme did not seal it, and confer a ground or right, but because the soul acted not faith in the right unto the claim of what was conferred:
not Because Baptism did not seal it, and confer a ground or right, but Because the soul acted not faith in the right unto the claim of what was conferred:
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Men in the Church contented with Creature-comforts, claim not the priviledges of the Covenant conferred by their Baptisme, and so lose their birth-right. 4. Rule.
Men in the Church contented with Creature comforts, claim not the privileges of the Covenant conferred by their Baptism, and so loose their birthright. 4. Rule.
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A brother may be made as a Publicane and Heathen; a member of Christs body may be cut off; and a servant of God may be delivered unto Satan; the Citizens of Jerusalem may be disfranchised: private persons may not at pleasure disown baptized souls;
A brother may be made as a Publican and Heathen; a member of Christ body may be Cut off; and a servant of God may be Delivered unto Satan; the Citizens of Jerusalem may be disfranchised: private Persons may not At pleasure disown baptised Souls;
Therefore deliver we our selves from sin, and let us carefully improve our Baptisme, as the qualification that fits us for a confidence in approach to God.
Therefore deliver we our selves from since, and let us carefully improve our Baptism, as the qualification that fits us for a confidence in approach to God.
And shall not they come nigh to God, enter into his Sanctuary, be joyned to the assemblies of his people? Hath not Christ said to the rebukers of such approach, Suffer little children to come unto me,
And shall not they come High to God, enter into his Sanctuary, be joined to the assemblies of his people? Hath not christ said to the rebukers of such approach, Suffer little children to come unto me,
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and forbid them not, for such are of the kingdome of heaven, and capable of my blessing? and shall not then Infants be admitted members of Christ his body,
and forbid them not, for such Are of the Kingdom of heaven, and capable of my blessing? and shall not then Infants be admitted members of christ his body,
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and shall not your paternal care provide for the confirmation of it, by the seal of which they are capable? Would you not affectionately contend for their interest in a worldly estate;
and shall not your paternal care provide for the confirmation of it, by the seal of which they Are capable? Would you not affectionately contend for their Interest in a worldly estate;
Is not Scripture consequence Gods word, binding conscience, produced by our Saviour as a ground of faith, to prove the Resurrection and his own sufferings? Is it a sufficient warrant of womens receiving the Lords Supper,
Is not Scripture consequence God's word, binding conscience, produced by our Saviour as a ground of faith, to prove the Resurrection and his own sufferings? Is it a sufficient warrant of women's receiving the lords Supper,
and will it not prove Infants right to Baptisme? and direct the subjects to whom a sacred Ordinance must be applied? I have before evidenced Infants right to Baptisme,
and will it not prove Infants right to Baptism? and Direct the subject's to whom a sacred Ordinance must be applied? I have before evidenced Infants right to Baptism,
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and the more to encourage you hereunto, let me shew you some of those many advantages that attend the infant season of Baptism, wherein it is to be preferred before baptisme at grown years. Reverend Mr. Forde, in his practicall use of Infant-Baptisme, hath very affectionately enforced this argument, and shewed many benefits.
and the more to encourage you hereunto, let me show you Some of those many advantages that attend the infant season of Baptism, wherein it is to be preferred before Baptism At grown Years. Reverend Mr. Ford, in his practical use of Infant-Baptisme, hath very affectionately Enforced this argument, and showed many benefits.
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And for your present help, let me wish you to consider, that Infant Baptisme confers on us these several priviledges, which adult Baptisme leaves us without.
And for your present help, let me wish you to Consider, that Infant Baptism confers on us these several privileges, which adult Baptism leaves us without.
Baptisme doth it self declare sinne to bee defiling, but the spreading propertie thereof is evidenced by Infant-Baptisme. They are washed, must needs witness they are uncleane; but their early Baptisme, must needs note their uncleannesse is in their nature, not in their persons;
Baptism does it self declare sin to be defiling, but the spreading property thereof is evidenced by Infant-Baptisme. They Are washed, must needs witness they Are unclean; but their early Baptism, must needs note their uncleanness is in their nature, not in their Persons;
The Baptisme of men at yeeres, doth indeed minde them that they are filthy, but that is a filthiness of their person, evidencing that they having committed many actual corruptions, that appears to them:
The Baptism of men At Years, does indeed mind them that they Are filthy, but that is a filthiness of their person, evidencing that they having committed many actual corruptions, that appears to them:
The baptisme and burial of our babes, hath ever been in the Church of God, two unanswerable arguments against the Pelagian fancie, that children have no imbred corruption, but sin by imitation:
The Baptism and burial of our babes, hath ever been in the Church of God, two unanswerable Arguments against the Pelagian fancy, that children have no imbred corruption, but since by imitation:
and further, this evidence of hereditarie sin must needs engage hereditarie enmity, and so irreconcileable hatred, much more violent and implacable, than that which is personal, being inforced by the antiquity of the quarrel:
and further, this evidence of hereditary since must needs engage hereditary enmity, and so Irreconcilable hatred, much more violent and implacable, than that which is personal, being enforced by the antiquity of the quarrel:
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but it is the Infant season, that sh•weth that God hath wisely ordered Grace to run in natures channel, and parental relation, under such a qualification as beleeving, to engender a propriety to Baptisme.
but it is the Infant season, that sh•weth that God hath wisely ordered Grace to run in nature's channel, and parental Relation, under such a qualification as believing, to engender a propriety to Baptism.
hereby a man knows what his benefit is, in being the childe of a Baron or Earle, rather than of a common Knight or Gentleman. Baptisme applied to men of years, doth indeed demonstrate a Covenant of Grace granted on good behaviour, unto every individual person;
hereby a man knows what his benefit is, in being the child of a Baron or Earl, rather than of a Common Knight or Gentleman. Baptism applied to men of Years, does indeed demonstrate a Covenant of Grace granted on good behaviour, unto every Individu person;
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Therefore every man-child at eight dayes old, shall be circumcised, that thereby it may appear, the order of my Covenant is, to Parents beleeving and their seed,
Therefore every Manchild At eight days old, shall be circumcised, that thereby it may appear, the order of my Covenant is, to Parents believing and their seed,
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If we will maintain the knowledge of relative advantages in the Covenant of Grace, carefully baptize we our Babes in their infancie, as the plainest comment thereon:
If we will maintain the knowledge of relative advantages in the Covenant of Grace, carefully baptise we our Babes in their infancy, as the Plainest comment thereon:
so when they shall consider themselves to have been sealed and sanctified to God, before they had in themselves the least of personal qualification, they will bless God for the Covenant of their fathers,
so when they shall Consider themselves to have been sealed and sanctified to God, before they had in themselves the least of personal qualification, they will bless God for the Covenant of their Father's,
and therefore he appointed a seal of his Covenant and sacred Bond to his own service, whereby subjects meerly passive (as was before noted) might be at the pleasure of Parents to him presented.
and Therefore he appointed a seal of his Covenant and sacred Bound to his own service, whereby subject's merely passive (as was before noted) might be At the pleasure of Parents to him presented.
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and Grace, not inverting Natures order, will have the children, by the dignity of a sacred Ordinance, to be declared of the holy kinde, with their Parents;
and Grace, not inverting Nature's order, will have the children, by the dignity of a sacred Ordinance, to be declared of the holy kind, with their Parents;
and by this religious badge of Baptisme, be distinguished from other Children of Turks, Jews, and Pagans, who like their Parents, remain prophane and estranged unto God.
and by this religious badge of Baptism, be distinguished from other Children of Turks, jews, and Pagans, who like their Parents, remain profane and estranged unto God.
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And thus Infant-Baptisme, doth not only evidence relation and its benefit, the method and order of the Covenant to men within, but also to men without the Church, that it may be to them an encouragement, to lay hold on the Covenant of God,
And thus Infant-Baptisme, does not only evidence Relation and its benefit, the method and order of the Covenant to men within, but also to men without the Church, that it may be to them an encouragement, to lay hold on the Covenant of God,
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for that they doe not only provide for their own personal term, but see Grace also extended to their issue, on the very ground of relation natural unto them, under a Christian qualification.
for that they do not only provide for their own personal term, but see Grace also extended to their issue, on the very ground of Relation natural unto them, under a Christian qualification.
So that the Infant-Baptisme, so cleerly witnessing the order of the Covenant and benefit of relation to beleeving Parents, to the comfort of men within the Church,
So that the Infant-Baptisme, so clearly witnessing the order of the Covenant and benefit of Relation to believing Parents, to the Comfort of men within the Church,
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and encouragement of men without the Church, it must needs be more profitable than the Baptisme at grown years, which curtails the Covenant, cuts off Posterity, casts out of the Church, all relation natural,
and encouragement of men without the Church, it must needs be more profitable than the Baptism At grown Years, which curtails the Covenant, cuts off Posterity, Cast out of the Church, all Relation natural,
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when from generation to generation the Church of God is continued in a constant Race, from Father to Son, it is much established against hellish opposition.
when from generation to generation the Church of God is continued in a constant Raze, from Father to Son, it is much established against hellish opposition.
as it was under the old Testament, and hee that takes up his Church from one Nation, on designe to extend it through all the nations of the World, would never plant it only in personall perishing plants,
as it was under the old Testament, and he that Takes up his Church from one nation, on Design to extend it through all the Nations of the World, would never plant it only in personal perishing plants,
The promise of the Churches increase in Gospell times, is noted to be by Children; the promise is expresse, I will lift up my Standard to the Gentiles,
The promise of the Churches increase in Gospel times, is noted to be by Children; the promise is express, I will lift up my Standard to the Gentiles,
Our own observation must needs witnesse the bounds of the Church is much enlarged by Infant Baptisme; more are ingaged to God by an early incorporation to his Church,
Our own observation must needs witness the bounds of the Church is much enlarged by Infant Baptism; more Are engaged to God by an early incorporation to his Church,
then their owne personall choice, for where wee see one man take up Christianity so much as to the profession of it, on terms of choyce, wee see hundreds engaged therein by parental profession,
then their own personal choice, for where we see one man take up Christianity so much as to the profession of it, on terms of choice, we see hundreds engaged therein by parental profession,
and how numerous would they bee, by a timely dedication to God, and incorporation to the Church by Infant Baptisme? And again, how many generations, each after other, hath succeeded in the Churches of God in our Nation;
and how numerous would they be, by a timely dedication to God, and incorporation to the Church by Infant Baptism? And again, how many generations, each After other, hath succeeded in the Churches of God in our nation;
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and that by pointing out unto us the inclination of our nature, and the kindnesse of our God, both which, meeting with an ingenuous spirit, are very moving and melting considerations;
and that by pointing out unto us the inclination of our nature, and the kindness of our God, both which, meeting with an ingenuous Spirit, Are very moving and melting considerations;
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but in that we are washed in this Infant season, before stained with the least actual sin and personal corruption, must needs witness, that in the day of our nativity our father was an Amorite, our mother an Hittite:
but in that we Are washed in this Infant season, before stained with the least actual since and personal corruption, must needs witness, that in the day of our Nativity our father was an Amorite, our mother an Hittite:
If Baptisme be an Ordinance of Remission and Regeneration, it must needs remember its infant subjects, that in their nature there is guilt to be bewailed and pardoned, a foreskin to be violently cut off;
If Baptism be an Ordinance of Remission and Regeneration, it must needs Remember its infant subject's, that in their nature there is guilt to be bewailed and pardoned, a foreskin to be violently Cut off;
a corrupt nature, to be watched against with all care and caution, and that not acquired by any personal act or custome of our own, as Baptisme at age imports;
a corrupt nature, to be watched against with all care and caution, and that not acquired by any personal act or custom of our own, as Baptism At age imports;
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but (the more cutting it is to consider) it is imbred in nature, hereditarie to our being & therefore will more easily act in us, more closely adhere to us,
but (the more cutting it is to Consider) it is imbred in nature, hereditary to our being & Therefore will more Easily act in us, more closely adhere to us,
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true repentance alwayes reflects on the root of sin, in iniquity was I conceived, and in sin did my mother bring me forth, is the first complaint of pensive David, and hereunto Infant-Baptisme doth plainly point us.
true Repentance always reflects on the root of since, in iniquity was I conceived, and in since did my mother bring me forth, is the First complaint of pensive David, and hereunto Infant-Baptisme does plainly point us.
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for the season of our Baptisme doth shew us Gods love to us, as he was the God of our fathers and the God of our youth, and both of them are exceeding aggravations of guilt.
for the season of our Baptism does show us God's love to us, as he was the God of our Father's and the God of our youth, and both of them Are exceeding aggravations of guilt.
God often doth charge the sin of Israel under the notion of forsaking the God of their fathers, and the pious in Scripture, did much enforce their humiliation, by the kindnesses God did shew their fathers: And if we consider our selves sealed in infancie by Baptisme, we must needs see God was the God of our fathers,
God often does charge the since of Israel under the notion of forsaking the God of their Father's, and the pious in Scripture, did much enforce their humiliation, by the Kindnesses God did show their Father's: And if we Consider our selves sealed in infancy by Baptism, we must needs see God was the God of our Father's,
Oh! what aggravations of sinne doth this kindness of God afford? How may the Ministers of God speak bitter things against them that daily break the Covenant of their youth,
Oh! what aggravations of sin does this kindness of God afford? How may the Ministers of God speak bitter things against them that daily break the Covenant of their youth,
or withstand this imbred corruption? How am I necessitated to live in sinne, for that it is naturalized to my very being? How easily must I needs be drawn to sinfull action, whose very nature is sinfull corruption? If ever I obtain pardon for,
or withstand this imbred corruption? How am I necessitated to live in sin, for that it is naturalized to my very being? How Easily must I needs be drawn to sinful actium, whose very nature is sinful corruption? If ever I obtain pardon for,
Many are the sinfull actions which daily flow from this bitter root, and they sink my soul into the depth of sorrows, when I seriously consider my self baptized:
Many Are the sinful actions which daily flow from this bitter root, and they sink my soul into the depth of sorrows, when I seriously Consider my self baptised:
For hereby I see God, the God of my fathers, and the God of my youth, to have been the object of my offences, against thee, thee only have I offended;
For hereby I see God, the God of my Father's, and the God of my youth, to have been the Object of my offences, against thee, thee only have I offended;
thee, the God of my father, to whom thou shewedst favour, and called him out of darkness into thy marvellous light, with whom thou didst establish thy Covenant of Grace,
thee, the God of my father, to whom thou shewedst favour, and called him out of darkness into thy marvellous Light, with whom thou didst establish thy Covenant of Grace,
but in thy mercy, Lord, I pray thee, Remember thy Covenant thou madest to me in the dayes of my youth, and establish it for an everlasting Covenant, that I may know the Lord, that I may remember and be ashamed,
but in thy mercy, Lord, I pray thee, remember thy Covenant thou Madest to me in the days of my youth, and establish it for an everlasting Covenant, that I may know the Lord, that I may Remember and be ashamed,
and my old man to be crucified by Baptisme, which by thy Grace shall be the awe of my soul and answer of my heart unto every temptation to sin against thee.
and my old man to be Crucified by Baptism, which by thy Grace shall be the awe of my soul and answer of my heart unto every temptation to sin against thee.
This benefit cannot be effected by adult Baptisme, which affords no such matter of meditation, apprehending the dispensations of God to be only personal,
This benefit cannot be effected by adult Baptism, which affords no such matter of meditation, apprehending the dispensations of God to be only personal,
and creates a ground, on which to claim protection, as well by early seizure, as covenant proprietie, not to note how all the Graces of God, in order to salvation and good things of this life,
and creates a ground, on which to claim protection, as well by early seizure, as Covenant propriety, not to note how all the Graces of God, in order to salvation and good things of this life,
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Lord, my childe is thine in Covenant, to thee begotten, to thee dedicated, by thy seal on his flesh: Oh! wilt thou own him: Remember him; take care of him; establish thy Covenant with him;
Lord, my child is thine in Covenant, to thee begotten, to thee dedicated, by thy seal on his Flesh: Oh! wilt thou own him: remember him; take care of him; establish thy Covenant with him;
keep him from the property of prophane Esau, that he despise not his birth-right in thy Covenant, which thou hast sealed to him in the sight of thy people, by his baptisme.
keep him from the property of profane Esau, that he despise not his birthright in thy Covenant, which thou hast sealed to him in the sighed of thy people, by his Baptism.
Herein it is of use to the Parent and baptized child. How much of argument doth Infant-Baptisme press upon the Parent, to the due instruction and education of his baptized child.
Herein it is of use to the Parent and baptised child. How much of argument does Infant-Baptisme press upon the Parent, to the due instruction and education of his baptised child.
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Not to speak any thing of the benefit of catechising it self, the Parent hath reason to refl•ct the Baptisme of his child in its infant estate, to convince him, That if God hath been so gracious to extend a Covenant of Salvation to his seed;
Not to speak any thing of the benefit of catechising it self, the Parent hath reason to refl•ct the Baptism of his child in its infant estate, to convince him, That if God hath been so gracious to extend a Covenant of Salvation to his seed;
Infant-Baptism giveth cause to sing with Israel, He is our God and our fathers God, we will exalt him, Exod. 15.2. and with David I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid;
Infant baptism gives cause to sing with Israel, He is our God and our Father's God, we will exalt him, Exod 15.2. and with David I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid;
Shall Parents proclaim dayes of purim to be observed in all generations, and posterity dare to pretermit them? Whether we consider Gods pitie or our Parents power sparkling in our Infant-Baptism, both impose on us duty;
Shall Parents proclaim days of purim to be observed in all generations, and posterity Dare to pretermit them? Whither we Consider God's pity or our Parents power sparkling in our Infant baptism, both impose on us duty;
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& the nature of our Baptism (the effect of both) binds us to fight at Gods command under Christ his Banner against every iniquity and vice, to the discharge of every duty of Religion;
& the nature of our Baptism (the Effect of both) binds us to fight At God's command under christ his Banner against every iniquity and vice, to the discharge of every duty of Religion;
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but neither faith nor obedience can be so enforced by the Baptisme of grown persons, which deny relations natural to be of any use in things of Salvation,
but neither faith nor Obedience can be so Enforced by the Baptism of grown Persons, which deny relations natural to be of any use in things of Salvation,
The seventh and last Benefit of Infant-Baptisme is, That it encourageth under death; and that either the Child or Parents. We read in primitive times of Infant Martyrs, certainly they were thereunto prepared by a knowledge of their interest in the Covenant.
The seventh and last Benefit of Infant-Baptisme is, That it Encourageth under death; and that either the Child or Parents. We read in primitive times of Infant Martyrs, Certainly they were thereunto prepared by a knowledge of their Interest in the Covenant.
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In vain should the miserable mother encourage the scourged thirsty child, to remember the cup of which Isaac drank, and patiently to bear its present torments,
In vain should the miserable mother encourage the scourged thirsty child, to Remember the cup of which Isaac drank, and patiently to bear its present torments,
if their childrens interest in the Covenant and right to Baptisme, doe not support them under the death of their babes, I (a parent of dead children) doe demand, what can? That they are by nature children of wrath, must not be denyed;
if their Children's Interest in the Covenant and right to Baptism, do not support them under the death of their babes, I (a parent of dead children) do demand, what can? That they Are by nature children of wrath, must not be denied;
Let not seducers beguile your simple souls, by pretending Infant-Baptisme is unlawfull, because unusefull: But seeing there is so much profit in the Ordinance,
Let not seducers beguile your simple Souls, by pretending Infant-Baptisme is unlawful, Because unuseful: But seeing there is so much profit in the Ordinance,
Let your children be baptized in their Infancie, and catechised according to their growing capacitie, that through ignorance they may not throw away their birth-right,
Let your children be baptised in their Infancy, and catechised according to their growing capacity, that through ignorance they may not throw away their birthright,
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Affect not to your selves the terms and titles of saints, brethren, beleevers, Church, and the like, whil•st those you despise have as good, na• (by reason of your sinfull schisme) a better title thereunto than your selves.
Affect not to your selves the terms and titles of Saints, brothers, believers, Church, and the like, whil•st those you despise have as good, na• (by reason of your sinful Schism) a better title thereunto than your selves.
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If Baptisme be the ground of confidence in access to God, who are you that make it void? Is not the straitning of the Church dore as dangerous as setting it wide open? Will it not be equally provoking to God to let doggs into his house,
If Baptism be the ground of confidence in access to God, who Are you that make it void? Is not the straightening of the Church door as dangerous as setting it wide open? Will it not be equally provoking to God to let Dogs into his house,
and to keep children out; to pollute his holy things by the unbaptized, and bar the baptized from his worship? If men baptized walk disorderly, endeavor by discipline to reduce them: deny not their interest: drive them not from God:
and to keep children out; to pollute his holy things by the unbaptized, and bar the baptised from his worship? If men baptised walk disorderly, endeavour by discipline to reduce them: deny not their Interest: drive them not from God:
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