A80622:502
The grounds and ends of the baptism of the children of the faithful. Opened…The grounds and ends of the baptisme of the children of the faithfull. Opened…
The grounds and ends of the baptism of the children of the faithful. Opened in a familiar discourse by way of a dialogue, or brotherly conference. / By the learned and faithful minister of Christ, John Cotton, teacher of the Church of Boston in New-England.The grounds and ends of the baptisme of the children of the faithfull. Opened in a familiar discourse by way of a dialogue, or brotherly conference. / By the learned and faithfull minister of Christ, John Cotton, teacher of the Church of Boston in New-England.
London: printed by R.C. for Andrew Crooke, 1646
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.
Though children be not capable to receive meat before they be borne; yet their Parents who are borne again, had need of some sign (the sign appointed of God) to feed and strengthen their faith in the Covenant, that God will be a God to them and their seed.
Though children be not capable to receive meat before they bee borne; yet their Parents who are borne againe, had need of some sign (the sign appointed of God) to feed and strengthen their faith in the Covenant, that God will bee a God to them and their seed.
Besides, the Baptism which children receive before their regeneration is a seal and confirmation of the Covenant, and of all the promises thereof to them, after their regeneration. The Circumcision which David received in his infancy, did confirm his faith and confidence of victory against Goliath (the uncircumcised Philistine) after he was grown up to mans estate, 1 Sam. 17 26. Signs given of God for future blessings are neither blanks, nor preposterous.
Besides, the Baptisme which children receive before their regeneration is a seale and confirmation of the Covenant, and of all the promises thereof to them, after their regeneration. The Circumcision which David received in his infancy, did confirme his faith and confidence of victory against Goliah (the uncircumcised Philistine) after he was grown up to mans estate, 1 Sam. 17 26. Signs given of God for future blessings are neither blanks, nor preposterous.
We do not make baptism (as you say) the womb of regeneration, nor teach, that Infants are regenerated and borne of the Spirit of grace in Baptism.