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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. If any were sit, few Parents can get such, as will understandingly and deliberately and credibly promise them to do all that Godfathers must by the Liturgy undertake. I never knew one in my life that seemed to the Parent to mean any such thing, much less to do it.
I have in my younger time been Godfather to three or four: But we before agreed with the Parents to intend no more than to be Witnesses, and the Father to be the Entitler and the undertaker.
I did in 1640. Baptize two by the Liturgy, (without Crossing) and never more in 6. or 7. years after, because of the imposed corruptions. Mr. Kettilby the Bookseller (unless his Father had another Child of the same name baptized the same year) was one: But his Father gave him his name, and promised all his own duty, and his Uncle and Aunt standing as Sponsors, we before agreed that they should signify but Witnesses and friendly helpers in case of need.
I did in 1640. Baptize two by the Liturgy, (without Crossing) and never more in 6. or 7. years after, because of the imposed corruptions. Mr. Kettilby the Bookseller (unless his Father had another Child of the same name baptized the same year) was one: But his Father gave him his name, and promised all his own duty, and his Uncle and Aunt standing as Sponsors, we before agreed that they should signifie but Witnesses and friendly helpers in case of need.