A26853:248
An account of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persuasions appointedAn accompt of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persvvasions appointed
An account of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persuasions appointed by His Sacred Majesty, according to letters patent, for the review of the Book of common prayer, &c.An accompt of all the proceedings of the commissioners of both persvvasions appointed by His Sacred Majesty, according to letters patent, for the review of the Book of common prayer, &c.
London : s.n., 1661
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We desire that the practice of the Apostles may not be alleged as a ground of this Imposition of hands for the confirmation of children, both because the Apostles did never use it in that case, as also because the Articles of the Church of England declare it to be a corrupt imitation of the Apostles practice, Act. 25.
We desire that the practice of the Apostles may not be alledged as a ground of this Imposition of hands for the confirmation of children, both because the Apostles did never use it in that case, as also because the Articles of the Church of England declare it to be a corrupt imitation of the Apostles practice, Act. 25.
We desire that imposition of hands may not be made as here it is, a sign to certify children of Gods Grace and favour towards them, because this seems to speak it a Sacrament, and is contrary to that forementioned 25th. Article, which saith, that Confirmation hath no visible sign appointed by God.
We desire that imposition of hands may not be made as here it is, a sign to certifie children of Gods Grace and favour towards them, because this seems to speak it a Sacrament, and is contrary to that forementioned 25th. Article, which saith, that Confirmation hath no visible sign appointed by God.