A27035:838
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.
Answ. The Canon saith expressly twice, [To dedicate them by this badge to his service—] And [an honourable badge whereby the Infant ⟨p. 154⟩is dedicated to his Service.] And the Rubric which we must subscribe, refers us to the Canon for the true sense and reason of the Crossing.
Answ. The Canon saith expresly twice, [To dedicate them by this badge to his service—] And [an honourable badge whereby the Infant ⟨p. 154⟩is dedicated to his Service.] And the Rubrick which we must subscribe, refers us to the Canon for the true sense and reason of the Crossing.
2. Is Baptism and the Lords Supper a sign to God, or to man? It is a sign to man for God: God knoweth not by signs, but instituteth signs for humane use. It is to dedicate them to God's service.
§. 3. He saith, [It represents the duty and not the Grace.]