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An appendix to the answer unto two Athenian Mercuries concerning pedo-baptism containing twenty seven…
An appendix to the answer unto two Athenian Mercuries concerning pedo-baptism containing twenty seven syllogistical arguments proving infant-baptism a mere humane tradition : the gentlemen called the Athenian Society desiring in the last of the said Mercuries to have syllogism / by B. K.An appendix to the answer unto two Athenian Mercuries concerning pedo-baptism containing twenty seven syllogistical arguments proving infant-baptism a mere humane tradition : the gentlmen called the Athenian Society desiring in the last of the said Mercuries to have syllogism / by B. K.
London : Printed for the author and sold by John Harris ..., 1692
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Arg. 6. If the Church of England says, that Faith and Repentance are required of all that ought to be baptized, and in so saying, speak truly, and yet Infants can't perform those things; then Infants ought not to be baptized. But the Church of England says, that Faith and Repentance are required of all such, &c. and speak truly, and yet Infants cannot perform these things. Ergo, Infants ought not to be baptized.
Object. If it be objected, That they affirm they do perform it by their Sureties.
Answ. If Suretyship for Children in Baptism is not required of God, and the Sureties do not, cannot perform those things for the Child: then Suretyship is not of God, and so signifies nothing, but is an unlawful and sinful Undertaking. But Suretyship in Children's Baptism is not required of God, and they do not, cannot perform what they promise. Ergo.
Answ. If Suretiship for Children in Baptism is not required of God, and the Sureties do not, cannot perform those things for the Child: then Suretiship is not of God, and so signifies nothing, but is an unlawful and sinful Undertaking. But Suretiship in Childrens Baptism is not required of God, and they do not, cannot perform what they promise. Ergo.