A treatise of faith divided into two parts. The first showing the nature, the…A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the…

¹The second use of Baptism, it is a seal of our duty promised, and so a spur and provocation to repentance, faith, new-obedience, brotherly love, and unity.

¹The second vse of Baptisme, it is a seale of our dutie promised, and so a spurre and prouocation to repentance, faith, new-obedience, brotherly loue, and vnitie.

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First, It is a spur to repentance and mortification: for Baptism doth seal remission of sins to them only that repent,¹ and by Godly sorrow come home unto God. And as we expect the blessing, we must look that we fail not in the condition. If we be buried with Christ in Baptism, it is our duty to mortify the flesh w•th the affections and lusts, that it may live no longer, to bring forth fruits unto death. For a dead man cannot live. By solemn oath we are bound to crucify unruly lusts, which fight against the soul: and shall we falsify so great a promise? Against whom should we fight, if not against Satan? or what will he be willing to spare for the Lords sake, who will not part with his sins? Why should we fear the strength of Satan, the power of sin, the rage of persecutors, the loss of earthly things? or despair because of the wrath of God justly kindled against sin. If we turn unto God by unfeigned repentance, we have his faithful promise confirmed by seal, that he will be merciful unto our sins, enable us to overcome our corruptions, fortify us against the powers of Hell, support us under, or deliver us out of all trials, and graciously provide whatsoever shall be needful for us.