The covenants plea for infants: or, The covenant of free grace, pleading the divine right of Christian infants unto the seale of holy baptisme. Against the rusticke sophistry, and wicked cavillations of sacrilegious Anabaptists: being the summe of certaine sermons had in the parish-church of Cranham, neere the city of Gloucester, in Gloucester-shire, with the exceptions of certaine Anabaptists against the foresaid sermons, and the authors answers thereunto. Very seasonable for weake consciences in these unsettled times of schisme and apostacie. By Thomas Wynell minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Now against these unjust oppressours, and sacrilegious theeves I am now come into the field, to maintaine the christian birth-right of infants, whose parents are sealed unto God, and of His Family:
Now against these unjust Oppressors's, and sacrilegious thieves I am now come into the field, to maintain the christian birthright of Infants, whose Parents Are sealed unto God, and of His Family:
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and by perverting of this Scripture have carried away some, and staggered many others, therefore I have chosen to insist upon this Text, to let all men see how it makes nothing at all for the establishing of their wicked purpose.
and by perverting of this Scripture have carried away Some, and staggered many Others, Therefore I have chosen to insist upon this Text, to let all men see how it makes nothing At all for the establishing of their wicked purpose.
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This whole Chapter contains the History of our Saviours resurrection, and a Rehearsall of what He did on earth between the time of His triumphant resurrection, and His glorious Ascension.
This Whole Chapter contains the History of our Saviors resurrection, and a Rehearsal of what He did on earth between the time of His triumphant resurrection, and His glorious Ascension.
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and not confine themselves any longer within the precincts of Iudea. And why? Because all power is given unto Christ in heaven and in earth, which before was not given unto him.
and not confine themselves any longer within the precincts of Iudea. And why? Because all power is given unto christ in heaven and in earth, which before was not given unto him.
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This is our Saviours preface, and it is a materiall passage, and the ground of our Saviours sending of His Apostles to plant the Gospell among the Pagan-Gentiles.
This is our Saviors preface, and it is a material passage, and the ground of our Saviors sending of His Apostles to plant the Gospel among the Pagan-Gentiles.
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for we were chosen in Him, and He was still the head of His, the Church. 2. He had it vertually in His sufficiency to vanquish enemies, and to deliver His chosen;
for we were chosen in Him, and He was still the head of His, the Church. 2. He had it virtually in His sufficiency to vanquish enemies, and to deliver His chosen;
It may serve to deterre all Church-enemies from their furious, and vaine attempts against Christ, and His Gospell. Psal. 2.1, 8. This should teach us to yeild divine honour, and worship unto Christ.
It may serve to deter all Church-enemies from their furious, and vain attempts against christ, and His Gospel. Psalm 2.1, 8. This should teach us to yield divine honour, and worship unto christ.
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And the truth of this may be discerned by our threefold onenesse with Christ. viz. 1. Of Spirit. 1 Cor. 6.17. 2. Of image, Gal. 4.19. 3. Of carriage. Gal. 2.20.
And the truth of this may be discerned by our threefold oneness with christ. viz. 1. Of Spirit. 1 Cor. 6.17. 2. Of image, Gal. 4.19. 3. Of carriage. Gal. 2.20.
Wherein before we come unto the particular scanning of the whole text, we will premise two things in Generall, which will appositely reach the present controversy between us, and the Anabaptists.
Wherein before we come unto the particular scanning of the Whole text, we will premise two things in General, which will appositely reach the present controversy between us, and the Anabaptists.
They were for Spaine, they were for Rome, for Italy, for Corinth, for Asia, for Macedonia, for Philippi, &c. And in this they had a peculiar Commission, which was to plant foundations where Christ was not named, to beare the Name of Christ before lewes and Gentiles, to be the immediate pen-men of the Holy Ghost, to deliver unto them the immediate will of God concerning faith and worship,
They were for Spain, they were for Room, for Italy, for Corinth, for Asia, for Macedonia, for Philippi, etc. And in this they had a peculiar Commission, which was to plant foundations where christ was not nam, to bear the Name of christ before lewes and Gentiles, to be the immediate penmen of the Holy Ghost, to deliver unto them the immediate will of God Concerning faith and worship,
Now let the Anabaptists shew us any such Commission among all the mopping apes of their Apostolicall instructers, by whose miraculous endowments, they hope to see all the world brought to the obedience of their faith.
Now let the Anabaptists show us any such Commission among all the mopping Apes of their Apostolical instructers, by whose miraculous endowments, they hope to see all the world brought to the Obedience of their faith.
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for such was the impetuous madnesse of the Anabaptists at their first entrance into their new way, (for young beginners are most fiery) that I thought it prudence, to forbear the further prosecuting of this text:
for such was the impetuous madness of the Anabaptists At their First Entrance into their new Way, (for young beginners Are most fiery) that I Thought it prudence, to forbear the further prosecuting of this text:
and being so instructed to seale them into Gods peculiar by Baptisme. Now as this point stands clearely upon the text, so other Scriptures suffrage with it,
and being so instructed to seal them into God's peculiar by Baptism. Now as this point Stands clearly upon the text, so other Scriptures suffrage with it,
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and darkening cavillations of the Anabaptists, or opposers of paedo-baptisme, we are to consider, what the state of the Gentiles was in point of religion,
and darkening cavillations of the Anabaptists, or opposers of paedobaptism, we Are to Consider, what the state of the Gentiles was in point of Religion,
even as they were led. 1 Cor. 12. 2. Rom. 1.18, 32. Psal. 115.2, 8. Thus the Sidonians had their Astaroth, the Moabites their Chemosh, the children of Ammon their Milchom. 1. Cor. 11.33.
even as they were led. 1 Cor. 12. 2. Rom. 1.18, 32. Psalm 115.2, 8. Thus the Sidonians had their Astaroth, the Moabites their Chemosh, the children of Ammon their Milchom. 1. Cor. 11.33.
And therefore Christ would that such should be first made Disciples, before they should be baptized into the name of the sacred Trinity. And the Apostles did so.
And Therefore christ would that such should be First made Disciples, before they should be baptised into the name of the sacred Trinity. And the Apostles did so.
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But now a Church was to be raised of persons growne up to yeares, and so confession of faith must be the ground of their baptisme, their parents being not baptized before,
But now a Church was to be raised of Persons grown up to Years, and so Confessi of faith must be the ground of their Baptism, their Parents being not baptised before,
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But secondly, the condition of the Gentiles where the Gospell is embraced, and they baptized into the Name of the holy Trinity, is not now the same in point of religion.
But secondly, the condition of the Gentiles where the Gospel is embraced, and they baptised into the Name of the holy Trinity, is not now the same in point of Religion.
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For 1. First, it cannot be said that such Gentiles are aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel, without Christ, strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope,
For 1. First, it cannot be said that such Gentiles Are aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, without christ, Strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope,
and without God in the world. 2. It cannot be said that such Gentiles have their Countrey-Idols, by which they are carried away, seeing they are turned from them. 1 Thess. 1.9. 3. It must needs be acknowledged that such Gentiles are not farre off,
and without God in the world. 2. It cannot be said that such Gentiles have their Countrey-Idols, by which they Are carried away, seeing they Are turned from them. 1 Thess 1.9. 3. It must needs be acknowledged that such Gentiles Are not Far off,
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and forreiners, but fellow-citizens with the Saints, and of the houshold of God, and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner-stone.
and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God, and Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief cornerstone.
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Eph. 2.19, 20. 5. It must needs be acknowledged, that such Gentiles are all baptized into Christs body. 1 Cor. 12, 13. Gal. 3.27, 28, 29. Now bring me any such Gentiles as these, among the Pagan-Gentiles,
Ephesians 2.19, 20. 5. It must needs be acknowledged, that such Gentiles Are all baptised into Christ body. 1 Cor. 12, 13. Gal. 3.27, 28, 29. Now bring me any such Gentiles as these, among the Pagan-Gentiles,
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And therefore these things being considered, who but a stupid dolt, and perverse wrangler, can hence conclude, that infants of Christian parents should bee debarred from the Sacrament of Baptisme in their infancy.
And Therefore these things being considered, who but a stupid dolt, and perverse wrangler, can hence conclude, that Infants of Christian Parents should be debarred from the Sacrament of Baptism in their infancy.
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And the reason is because their parents are not now found in the state of heathenish Paganisme, (as were those among whom Christ sent His Apostles before they received Christ and His Gospell) but now they stand in Grace,
And the reason is Because their Parents Are not now found in the state of Heathenish Paganism, (as were those among whom christ sent His Apostles before they received christ and His Gospel) but now they stand in Grace,
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The point between us and the compleat Anabaptists is simply concerning paedo-baptisme. If my controversy lay with the Semi-Anabaptists, I would lay my proposition in other termes,
The point between us and the complete Anabaptists is simply Concerning paedobaptism. If my controversy lay with the Semi-Anabaptists, I would lay my proposition in other terms,
First, because Infants of Christians are holy. 1 Cor. 7.14. cum Rom. 11.16. And à Spiritu Sancto recepto ad Baptismi administrationem is an invincible argument with St. Peter. Acts 10.47.
First, Because Infants of Christians Are holy. 1 Cor. 7.14. cum Rom. 11.16. And à Spiritu Sancto recepto ad Baptism administrationem is an invincible argument with Saint Peter. Acts 10.47.
For miracles are but secondary confirmations of divine faith, but Gods written Oracles are primary. Manifestations of holinesse may be fallacious, but Gods Oracles are certain, and can never deceive.
For Miracles Are but secondary confirmations of divine faith, but God's written Oracles Are primary. Manifestations of holiness may be fallacious, but God's Oracles Are certain, and can never deceive.
A writing, and a proclamation, that the heilish spite, and virulent tongues of clamouring Anabaptists, shall never be able to obliterate or disanull by their bastard exposition of this sacred Oracle;
A writing, and a proclamation, that the heilish spite, and virulent tongues of clamouring Anabaptists, shall never be able to obliterate or disannul by their bastard exposition of this sacred Oracle;
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forcing it to speak the strange language of a seduced Anabaptist, and not the heavenly language of the sacred Scriptures, a practise plainly diabolicall and hellish.
forcing it to speak the strange language of a seduced Anabaptist, and not the heavenly language of the sacred Scriptures, a practice plainly diabolical and hellish.
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For tell me, where God termes children holy, for their being meer legitimates? Canst thou bring one text of Scripture, where children are said to be holy,
For tell me, where God terms children holy, for their being mere legitimates? Canst thou bring one text of Scripture, where children Are said to be holy,
because of the holy Covenant, under which they were borne, (as children are said to be holy for that only reason in the Scripture.) Did not God in this say unto thee, I have set these children apart unto my selfe? Psal. 4.3. Did not God in so saying say unto thee, set them a part unto Me as My Portion.
Because of the holy Covenant, under which they were born, (as children Are said to be holy for that only reason in the Scripture.) Did not God in this say unto thee, I have Set these children apart unto my self? Psalm 4.3. Did not God in so saying say unto thee, Set them a part unto Me as My Portion.
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Not holinesse by legitimation, as Bellarmine the Jesuite, and his disciples the Anabaptists dreame, but such holinesse as hath the promise of the kingdome of heaven.
Not holiness by legitimation, as Bellarmine the Jesuit, and his Disciples the Anabaptists dream, but such holiness as hath the promise of the Kingdom of heaven.
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and in the other places, that we have cited ( Mark. 10. Matth. 19. Luk. 18.) that they brought children unto Christ that He should blesse them And to say that the words are not taken in propriety of speech in these texts, is just like their other stuffe:
and in the other places, that we have cited (Mark. 10. Matthew 19. Luk. 18.) that they brought children unto christ that He should bless them And to say that the words Are not taken in propriety of speech in these texts, is just like their other stuff:
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For 1. In the places that we have quoted its said, that the children were brought unto Christ, not led and presented only, NONLATINALPHABET, apportabant, borne to Christ,
For 1. In the places that we have quoted its said, that the children were brought unto christ, not led and presented only,, apportabant, born to christ,
as wee beare a burthen. 2. They were such NONLATINALPHABET as. St. Luke termes NONLATINALPHABET, children newly borne. 3. The disciples blamed those that brought them.
as we bear a burden. 2. They were such as. Saint Lycia terms, children newly born. 3. The Disciples blamed those that brought them.
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And would they blame men for bringing young beginners in in Christianity, weake Christians, and such as were little in their owne eyes unto Christ? 4. They very gesture of Christ proves them to be children in propriety of speech.
And would they blame men for bringing young beginners in in Christianity, weak Christians, and such as were little in their own eyes unto christ? 4. They very gesture of christ Proves them to be children in propriety of speech.
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But the end wherefore wee alleaged these Scriptures, is to prove that the holinesse attributed unto children by Paul, 1 Cor. 7.14. is the holinesse of Gods Kingdome, or the holinesse of Gods grace, under which these children were borne, as the children of the Covenant by birth, because borne of a parent in covenant.
But the end Wherefore we alleged these Scriptures, is to prove that the holiness attributed unto children by Paul, 1 Cor. 7.14. is the holiness of God's Kingdom, or the holiness of God's grace, under which these children were born, as the children of the Covenant by birth, Because born of a parent in Covenant.
But Infants of Christians, even in their infancie are persons that appeare unto the Church (under the Gospell) to be holy, by vertue of Gods holy Covenant.
But Infants of Christians, even in their infancy Are Persons that appear unto the Church (under the Gospel) to be holy, by virtue of God's holy Covenant.
Sol. I answer, that persons may appeare to be holy unto the Church (under the Gospell) two wayes, viz. 1. Sensitively, by their words and pious actions,
Sol. I answer, that Persons may appear to be holy unto the Church (under the Gospel) two ways, viz. 1. Sensitively, by their words and pious actions,
and thus Infants of Christians neither do, nor can appeare unto the Church (under the Gospell) to be holy. 2. Oraculously, by vertue of a Divine Oracle,
and thus Infants of Christians neither do, nor can appear unto the Church (under the Gospel) to be holy. 2. Oraculously, by virtue of a Divine Oracle,
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The Holy Ghost hath engraven this Oracle (1 Cor. 7.14.) upon such children. And such children do utter this Oracle in the circumcised eares of all understanding Christians,
The Holy Ghost hath engraven this Oracle (1 Cor. 7.14.) upon such children. And such children do utter this Oracle in the circumcised ears of all understanding Christians,
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Now that they are subjects capable of this initiall seale in their infancie, appeares conspicuously by Gods expresse command, that the infants of Jews,
Now that they Are subject's capable of this initial seal in their infancy, appears conspicuously by God's express command, that the Infants of jews,
And these infants were not therefore capable, because of Gods Covenant with Abraham, and their Fathers, which were sealed unto God by Circumcision, and in Covenant with him.
And these Infants were not Therefore capable, Because of God's Covenant with Abraham, and their Father's, which were sealed unto God by Circumcision, and in Covenant with him.
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For here God is to be considered, as God in covenant with His people, and all his commands are branches of His Covenant, all grounded upon His free grace in Jesus Christ,
For Here God is to be considered, as God in Covenant with His people, and all his commands Are branches of His Covenant, all grounded upon His free grace in jesus christ,
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and therefore in the next verse, ( viz. v. 10.) Hee calls Circumcision by the name of His Covenant, saying, This is my Covenant, which ye shall keepe betweene Mee and you, and thy seed after thee:
and Therefore in the next verse, (viz. v. 10.) He calls Circumcision by the name of His Covenant, saying, This is my Covenant, which you shall keep between Me and you, and thy seed After thee:
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And to put the matter out of all doubt, that Circumcision is called by the name of the Covenant, the Lord speakes expresly afterwards, saying, And My Covenant shall be in your flesh, v. 13. to teach us that the Covenant made infants capable of the seale,
And to put the matter out of all doubt, that Circumcision is called by the name of the Covenant, the Lord speaks expressly afterwards, saying, And My Covenant shall be in your Flesh, v. 13. to teach us that the Covenant made Infants capable of the seal,
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So that the command that the Anabaptists talke of so much, are the words of institution, it being Gods prerogative incommunicable to institute Sacramentall signes;
So that the command that the Anabaptists talk of so much, Are the words of Institution, it being God's prerogative incommunicable to institute Sacramental Signs;
To be in covenant then with God makes a man capable of the initiall seale in infancie, according to the ministration of Christ, under which he is borne, i.e. whether the ministration be of Christ to be exhibited in the flesh,
To be in Covenant then with God makes a man capable of the initial seal in infancy, according to the ministration of christ, under which he is born, i.e. whither the ministration be of christ to be exhibited in the Flesh,
Whether it be mans Saviour to come, that is ministred (as to the Jewes and their proselytes in types) or mans Saviour already come be ministred (as to Christians without types in cleare demonstrations) in the ordinances of Grace,
Whither it be men Saviour to come, that is ministered (as to the Jews and their Proselytes in types) or men Saviour already come be ministered (as to Christians without types in clear demonstrations) in the ordinances of Grace,
For, 1. The foundation of the Covenant is the same, as Gods free eternall, and unchangeable love to his elect. 2. The occasion of the covenant the same,
For, 1. The Foundation of the Covenant is the same, as God's free Eternal, and unchangeable love to his elect. 2. The occasion of the Covenant the same,
Before Christ was come in the flesh all the Ordinances of Grace directed the eyes of the faithfull unto Christ to be exhibited for their salvation & redemption. (And therefore all the Ordinances of grace must needs be typicall) And this did quiet their consciences,
Before christ was come in the Flesh all the Ordinances of Grace directed the eyes of the faithful unto christ to be exhibited for their salvation & redemption. (And Therefore all the Ordinances of grace must needs be typical) And this did quiet their Consciences,
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Now if Infants under the typicall ministration of Christ were capable of the initiall seale of this Covenant (because borne under this Covenant) in their very infancie,
Now if Infants under the typical ministration of christ were capable of the initial seal of this Covenant (Because born under this Covenant) in their very infancy,
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For as it was a rule of old, that nemo circumcidendus quà Infans, or, quà adultus, but quatenus foederatus. So now, nemo baptizandus quà infans, or quà adultus, but quatenus foederatus. Now if infants of Christians appeare unto us to be foederati (as they do) then we are to administer baptisme unto them in their infancie. Baptisme herein answering to Circumcision.
For as it was a Rule of old, that nemo circumcidendus quà Infans, or, quà adultus, but quatenus foederatus. So now, nemo baptizandus quà infans, or quà adultus, but quatenus foederatus. Now if Infants of Christians appear unto us to be foederati (as they do) then we Are to administer Baptism unto them in their infancy. Baptism herein answering to Circumcision.
and infallible knowledge) but to the righteousnesse of the Covenant, or to the free grace of God in Christ, as Rom. 4.11. where Circumcision is called, the seale of the righteousnesse of faith;
and infallible knowledge) but to the righteousness of the Covenant, or to the free grace of God in christ, as Rom. 4.11. where Circumcision is called, the seal of the righteousness of faith;
They thinke that the efficacy of Baptisme is grounded on the practicall righteousnesse of the creature, manifested in words or works, (which stinkes of Popery all over) but orthodox Christians in the businesse of paedo-baptisme doe look to Gods Covenant of free Grace,
They think that the efficacy of Baptism is grounded on the practical righteousness of the creature, manifested in words or works, (which stinks of Popery all over) but orthodox Christians in the business of paedobaptism do look to God's Covenant of free Grace,
And albeit our infants have no inherent righteousnesse manifested unto us by their words or actions ▪ yet God hath righteousnesse to be imputed, by vertue of His Covenant of Grace (saying, I will be thy God,
And albeit our Infants have no inherent righteousness manifested unto us by their words or actions ▪ yet God hath righteousness to be imputed, by virtue of His Covenant of Grace (saying, I will be thy God,
Now our Popish Anabaptists cannot endure to heare of Circumcision, as if that should be to the Jewes before Christs incarnation, the same with baptisme unto Christians since.
Now our Popish Anabaptists cannot endure to hear of Circumcision, as if that should be to the Jews before Christ incarnation, the same with Baptism unto Christians since.
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But I pray what difference between these two, save in the outward ceremony? For was not Circumcision as sacrament of entrance into the true Church of God before Christs incarnation? And is not Baptisme the same unto us Christians since Christs Ascension.
But I pray what difference between these two, save in the outward ceremony? For was not Circumcision as sacrament of Entrance into the true Church of God before Christ incarnation? And is not Baptism the same unto us Christians since Christ Ascension.
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Why doth the Apostle call baptized Christians, circumcised Christians, and Baptisme by the name of Circumcision? Col. 2.11, 14. Was not Circumcision a seale of the same justifying faith, as Baptisme is now unto us? Rom. 4.11.
Why does the Apostle call baptised Christians, circumcised Christians, and Baptism by the name of Circumcision? Col. 2.11, 14. Was not Circumcision a seal of the same justifying faith, as Baptism is now unto us? Rom. 4.11.
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but as an initiall seale, how differ they, or in any other spirituall effect necessary unto salvation? When we look upon Sacraments, we doe not look upon them by halves, as you Anabaptists doe,
but as an initial seal, how differ they, or in any other spiritual Effect necessary unto salvation? When we look upon Sacraments, we do not look upon them by halves, as you Anabaptists do,
Sol. This objection proves nothing against the point in hand, for the eighth day fell out to bee in such a time, wherein the Infants could make no sacramentall use of the Sacrament of Circumcision,
Sol. This objection Proves nothing against the point in hand, for the eighth day fell out to be in such a time, wherein the Infants could make no sacramental use of the Sacrament of Circumcision,
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Ephes. 5.22, 33. And now such a typicall discrimination of sexes being removed, Christ exhibited puts no difference in Baptisme between males and females.
Ephesians 5.22, 33. And now such a typical discrimination of sexes being removed, christ exhibited puts no difference in Baptism between males and females.
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And Gods Covenant of grace with the parents, put under seale unto them by Baptisme, doth necessarily put the Infants of such parents under the same Covenant of grace;
And God's Covenant of grace with the Parents, put under seal unto them by Baptism, does necessarily put the Infants of such Parents under the same Covenant of grace;
For to grant, that baptized parents are put under the Covenant of grace by divine warrant, is to grant that the children of such parents are put under the same Covenant, by the same warrant.
For to grant, that baptised Parents Are put under the Covenant of grace by divine warrant, is to grant that the children of such Parents Are put under the same Covenant, by the same warrant.
And if this proves the being of Infants in Covenant, then it proves unanswerably their right of having the Covenant put under seale unto them by divine warrant,
And if this Proves the being of Infants in Covenant, then it Proves unanswerably their right of having the Covenant put under seal unto them by divine warrant,
so then baptize the parents, and thereby of necessity you make the Infants of such parents baptizable by divine warrant, and it cannot be avoyded. Now that Matth. 28.19. doth warrant our baptizing of Infants whose parents are baptized, may thus be evinced and made good;
so then baptise the Parents, and thereby of necessity you make the Infants of such Parents baptizable by divine warrant, and it cannot be avoided. Now that Matthew 28.19. does warrant our baptizing of Infants whose Parents Are baptised, may thus be evinced and made good;
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viz. All true members of the Christian Church are to be baptized by Christs warrant in Matth. 28.19. But all Infants of baptized parents are true members of the Christian Church.
viz. All true members of the Christian Church Are to be baptised by Christ warrant in Matthew 28.19. But all Infants of baptised Parents Are true members of the Christian Church.
Ergo All Infants of baptized parents are to bee baptized by Christs warrant in Matth. 28.19. The Minor proposition I thus prove, viz. That proposition whose contradictory is false, and absurd, is a true proposition.
Ergo All Infants of baptised Parents Are to be baptised by Christ warrant in Matthew 28.19. The Minor proposition I thus prove, viz. That proposition whose contradictory is false, and absurd, is a true proposition.
Ergo. Infants of baptized parents are true members of the Christian Church. And so by necessary consequence Christs Commission, Matth. 28.19. is a divine warrant, for the baptizing of Infants, whose parents are baptized.
Ergo. Infants of baptised Parents Are true members of the Christian Church. And so by necessary consequence Christ Commission, Matthew 28.19. is a divine warrant, for the baptizing of Infants, whose Parents Are baptised.
Thus I argue, viz. All true members of the Christian Church are to bee baptized by vertue of Christs Commission in Matth. 28.19. But some Infants of baptized parents, are true members of the Christian Church, Ergo. Some Infants of Christian parents are to be baptized by vertue of Christs Commission in Matth. 28.19.
Thus I argue, viz. All true members of the Christian Church Are to be baptised by virtue of Christ Commission in Matthew 28.19. But Some Infants of baptised Parents, Are true members of the Christian Church, Ergo. some Infants of Christian Parents Are to be baptised by virtue of Christ Commission in Matthew 28.19.
But some Infants of baptized parents are true members of Christ in the Church, ergo. Some Infants of baptized parents are true members of the Christian Church.
But Some Infants of baptised Parents Are true members of christ in the Church, ergo. some Infants of baptised Parents Are true members of the Christian Church.
and that some Infants are true members of the Christian Church, then some Infants of Christian parents are to be baptized by vertue of Christs Commission. Mat. 28.19.
and that Some Infants Are true members of the Christian Church, then Some Infants of Christian Parents Are to be baptised by virtue of Christ Commission. Mathew 28.19.
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But instance in the practise of ordinary pastours in a Church gathered (as the Church of Corinth, or any other mentioned in the new Testament) and bring me thence but one instance, that any children (whose parents were baptized,
But instance in the practice of ordinary Pastors in a Church gathered (as the Church of Corinth, or any other mentioned in the new Testament) and bring me thence but one instance, that any children (whose Parents were baptised,
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But this you cannot doe, and therefore in drawing extraordinary instances into an ordinary canon, to binde all the Churches of God unto like practise, is to overthrow the nature of Gods Covenant of Grace,
But this you cannot do, and Therefore in drawing extraordinary instances into an ordinary canon, to bind all the Churches of God unto like practice, is to overthrow the nature of God's Covenant of Grace,
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and to make that a personall Covenant ( i. e. to terminate in the person baptized) which God hath made sociall, i. e. to beleevers and their seed jointly saying, I will be thy God,
and to make that a personal Covenant (i. e. to terminate in the person baptised) which God hath made social, i. e. to believers and their seed jointly saying, I will be thy God,
As to plant foundations, to work miracles, as proofes of their immediate calling from God, to be led by an unerring spirit in delivering immediate oracles from Christ,
As to plant foundations, to work Miracles, as proofs of their immediate calling from God, to be led by an unerring Spirit in delivering immediate oracles from christ,
Now the Apostles committed the Churches gathered unto ordinary pastours and teachers, which must proceed in the work of the Ministery, where the Apostles left,
Now the Apostles committed the Churches gathered unto ordinary Pastors and Teachers, which must proceed in the work of the Ministry, where the Apostles left,
For whereas Christ in this text (here) saith All power is given unto Me, goe yee therefore and teach all Nations &c. Paul upon the same ground and occasion saith, when He ascended up on high (meaning Christ) He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men, &c. And He gave some Apostles, some Prophets,
For whereas christ in this text (Here) Says All power is given unto Me, go ye Therefore and teach all nations etc. Paul upon the same ground and occasion Says, when He ascended up on high (meaning christ) He led captivity captive, and gave Gifts unto men, etc. And He gave Some Apostles, Some prophets,
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See then what confusion the Anabaptists doe speak, when they urge from this text Apostolicall imitation in ordinary pastours, without distinguishing of what is herein peculiar to extraordinary Ministers,
See then what confusion the Anabaptists do speak, when they urge from this text Apostolical imitation in ordinary Pastors, without distinguishing of what is herein peculiar to extraordinary Ministers,
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This I thought good to speak, to prevent a mischiefe that might befall unstable soules (through the jugling fraud cunning craftinesse of the Anabaptists) for want of a right understanding of our Saviours mind in this text.
This I Thought good to speak, to prevent a mischief that might befall unstable Souls (through the juggling fraud cunning craftiness of the Anabaptists) for want of a right understanding of our Saviors mind in this text.
and also putting no difference between the Apostolicall ministration and the Pastorall ministration, and so by a confused urging of the text in the strict letter, they seduce many an unstable soule unto their hereticall practise of rebaptizing.
and also putting no difference between the Apostolical ministration and the Pastoral ministration, and so by a confused urging of the text in the strict Letter, they seduce many an unstable soul unto their heretical practice of rebaptizing.
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And so our Anabaptists meeting with Novices and ungrounded christians, will make this and other Scriptures speak their own principles and language, to deceive men and lead them into error.
And so our Anabaptists meeting with novices and ungrounded Christians, will make this and other Scriptures speak their own principles and language, to deceive men and led them into error.
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Fourthly, we baptize Infants of baptized parents, because the Lord doth ordinarily make our baptizing of Infants effectuall to the proper ends, whereunto true Baptisme is appointed in the Gospell.
Fourthly, we baptise Infants of baptised Parents, Because the Lord does ordinarily make our baptizing of Infants effectual to the proper ends, whereunto true Baptism is appointed in the Gospel.
For among those that were baptized in their infancy wee have as humble, meek, and mortified Christians, (men and women) as any among the Anabaptists, to say no more.
For among those that were baptised in their infancy we have as humble, meek, and mortified Christians, (men and women) as any among the Anabaptists, to say no more.
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Certainly God would not ordinarily give testimony to a false Ministery, and false Sacrament by making them effectuall to the proper ends, whereunto the true Ministery and Sacraments are appointed in the Gospell.
Certainly God would not ordinarily give testimony to a false Ministry, and false Sacrament by making them effectual to the proper ends, whereunto the true Ministry and Sacraments Are appointed in the Gospel.
The Apostle Paul useth this very argument to prove his calling to be right, and from the Lord. 1 Cor. 9.1, 2. saying, Am I not an Apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are not you my work in the Lord? If I bee not an Apostle to others,
The Apostle Paul uses this very argument to prove his calling to be right, and from the Lord. 1 Cor. 9.1, 2. saying, Am I not an Apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen jesus christ our Lord? are not you my work in the Lord? If I be not an Apostle to Others,
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yet doubtlesse I am to you, for the seale of mine Apostleship, are yee in the Lord. 1 Cor. 4.15. Fiftly, and lastly we baptize Infants of Christian parents, because it is the practise of other reformed Churches, which God hath blessed in that way with great increase of heavenly gifts.
yet doubtless I am to you, for the seal of mine Apostleship, Are ye in the Lord. 1 Cor. 4.15. Fifty, and lastly we baptise Infants of Christian Parents, Because it is the practice of other reformed Churches, which God hath blessed in that Way with great increase of heavenly Gifts.
And how should we justifie our practise, and condemne theirs, by the word of God? For they would tell us, that we put restraint upon mens consciences, where God hath put none.
And how should we justify our practice, and condemn theirs, by the word of God? For they would tell us, that we put restraint upon men's Consciences, where God hath put none.
and that neither Christs Commission, nor the Apostles practise doth any way countenance our cause. Againe, they would tell us that wee doe evade the evidence of 1 Cor. 7.14.
and that neither Christ Commission, nor the Apostles practise does any Way countenance our cause. Again, they would tell us that we do evade the evidence of 1 Cor. 7.14.
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against us, by a base and beggerly shift, plainly derogatory to the Majesty of the holy Scriptures, in saying that children of a beleever are said there to bee holy in opposition to bastardy,
against us, by a base and beggarly shift, plainly derogatory to the Majesty of the holy Scriptures, in saying that children of a believer Are said there to be holy in opposition to bastardy,
a notion too low for the Spirit of divine Oracles, a notion plainly ridiculous in the apprehension of every ordinary capacity, the Scriptures no where terming children holy,
a notion too low for the Spirit of divine Oracles, a notion plainly ridiculous in the apprehension of every ordinary capacity, the Scriptures no where terming children holy,
Now for us to pretend Apostolicall imitation, and walking according to Christs primitive Commission, and yet to put off Apostolicall Authority with such a bastardly glosse, would give other Churches (which we oppose) just cause to think, that our way is rather a diabolicall delusion,
Now for us to pretend Apostolical imitation, and walking according to Christ primitive Commission, and yet to put off Apostolical authority with such a bastardly gloss, would give other Churches (which we oppose) just cause to think, that our Way is rather a diabolical delusion,
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Againe, they would tell us that our way of rebaptizing hath been alwayes condemned, in all reformed Churches by the holiest and ablest Christians for an heresie,
Again, they would tell us that our Way of rebaptizing hath been always condemned, in all reformed Churches by the Holiest and Ablest Christians for an heresy,
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Yet for the maintaining of this way (when opposed by the Churches and Ministers of Christ) they have been enforced to hold many grosse and palpable heresies, which our Anabaptists will be driven unto,
Yet for the maintaining of this Way (when opposed by the Churches and Ministers of christ) they have been Enforced to hold many gross and palpable heresies, which our Anabaptists will be driven unto,
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though as yet they deny not the doctrine of predestination, orginall sinne in Infants, the morality of the Christian Sabbath, the Person of the Holy Ghost, &c. I say (though as yet they seem to be more tolerable) they must be driven unto these and many moe such abominations,
though as yet they deny not the Doctrine of predestination, Original sin in Infants, the morality of the Christian Sabbath, the Person of the Holy Ghost, etc. I say (though as yet they seem to be more tolerable) they must be driven unto these and many more such abominations,
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Finally, they would produce many learned authours, that have condemned our practice, and refuted our tenents, which to this day are not answered, by any of the contrary party.
Finally, they would produce many learned Authors, that have condemned our practice, and refuted our tenants, which to this day Are not answered, by any of the contrary party.
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Now for us to make so pitifull a schisme from all the Churches of God, and not to refute those that have written against us, would argue rather obstinate folly, then conscience and zeale.
Now for us to make so pitiful a Schism from all the Churches of God, and not to refute those that have written against us, would argue rather obstinate folly, then conscience and zeal.
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