A27035:834
A second true defence of the mere nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and…A second true defence of the meer nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and…
A second true defence of the mere nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and history of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet ... clearly proving that it is (not sin but) duty 1. not wilfully to commit the many sins of conformity, 2. not sacrilegiously to forsake the preaching of the Gospel, 3. not to cease public worshipping of God, 4. to use needful pastoral helps for salvation ... / written by Richard Baxter ... ; with some notes on Mr. Joseph Glanviles Zealous and impartial Protestant, and Dr. L. Moulins character.A second true defence of the meer nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and history of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet ... clearly proving that it is (not sin but) duty 1. not wilfully to commit the many sins of conformity, 2. not sacrilegiously to forsake the preaching of the Gospel, 3. not to cease publick worshipping of God, 4. to use needful pastoral helps for salvation ... / written by Richard Baxter ... ; with some notes on Mr. Joseph Glanviles Zealous and impartial Protestant, and Dr. L. Moulins character.
London: printed for Nevil Simons, 1681
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
2. He saith, [In baptizing the Minister acts by Authority derived from Christ, but at Crossing he speaks in the name of the Church, [We receive this Child, &c.]
Answ. 1. It's meet it should be so, that Christ's Sacraments be used by Christ's Authority, and mens by mens.
2. But I hope this is but a quibble; and that notwithstanding the word [we,] the Minister as Christ's Minister, and in his name saith, [we receive this child,] when even the absolved are to be received by Christ first, and then by the Church. I will not else aggravate the ill consequences.
§. 2. He before saith, [Was the Cross a dedicating sign to God, or a declarative sign to men?]
Answ. The Canon saith expressly twice, [To dedicate them by this badge to his service—] And [an honourable badge whereby the Infant