A27035:925
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. Four places of my writings are cited, and all will testify to him that will read them, the untruth of the Doctors words. This is an unhappy course of accusations: I can find no word of [The unlawfulness of the peoples joining in Communion with you on this ground.] On the contrary, I have taught men how to make this very action in them lawful, viz. By getting if possible credible Sponsors of the old sort, and agreeing with them to be the Parents Representer, and promise as in his name, or at least but as his second, undertaking the Education of the Child if he die or apostatize (which was the old sort:) and himself to be present and signify his consent by gesture, though he may not speak.
Answ. Four places of my writings are cited, and all will testifie to him that will read them, the untruth of the Doctors words. This is an unhappy course of accusations: I can find no word of [The unlawfulness of the peoples joyning in Communion with you on this ground.] On the contrary, I have taught men how to make this very action in them lawful, viz. By getting if possible credible Sponsors of the old sort, and agreeing with them to be the Parents Representer, and promise as in his name, or at least but as his second, undertaking the Education of the Child if he die or apostatize (which was the old sort:) and himself to be present and signifie his consent by gesture, though he may not speak.
But I have showed, 1. That this must be done besides the Churches order, that hath no such thing. 2. That subscribing to the Churches order herein is unlawful: 3. That the Church which refuseth the Child lawfully offered, ought not to blame that person that cannot or will not make such shifts, but getteth another Pastor to Baptize him whom they sinfully refuse.
But I have shewed, 1. That this must be done besides the Churches order, that hath no such thing. 2. That subscribing to the Churches order herein is unlawful: 3. That the Church which refuseth the Child lawfully offered, ought not to blame that person that cannot or will not make such shifts, but getteth another Pastor to Baptize him whom they sinfully refuse.