A true relation of the conversion and baptism of Isuf the Turkish chaous, named Richard Christophilus In the presence of a full congregation, Jan. 30. 1658. in Covent-Garden, where Mr. Manton is minister. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy.
Publisher: Printed by S Griffin and are to be sold by John Rothwell at the Fountain in Cheapside and Thomas Vnderhill at the Bible in Pauls Church yard
As if he had said, Baptism is due to these, and there can be no impediment alledged why it should not be conferred upon them. Two things are in the words, which answer the two main Questions which concern Baptism. 1. How Baptism is to be administred. 2. To whom it ought to be administred.
As if he had said, Baptism is due to these, and there can be no impediment alleged why it should not be conferred upon them. Two things Are in the words, which answer the two main Questions which concern Baptism. 1. How Baptism is to be administered. 2. To whom it ought to be administered.
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be Baptized? The Second speaks of the persons to whom Baptism ought to be administred, viz. to such who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we.
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be Baptised? The Second speaks of the Persons to whom Baptism ought to be administered, viz. to such who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we.
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Hence we see that in the verse following, when it is said He commanded them to be Baptized in the name of the Lord, he commanded water to be administred unto them, that they should be washed according to the Lords appointment:
Hence we see that in the verse following, when it is said He commanded them to be Baptised in the name of the Lord, he commanded water to be administered unto them, that they should be washed according to the lords appointment:
as opposed to a command given by the appointment of the Lord. Thus Water-Baptism is clear in this Text, and undeniably the practice in the Apostles times,
as opposed to a command given by the appointment of the Lord. Thus Water baptism is clear in this Text, and undeniably the practice in the Apostles times,
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and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Matth. 28. 19, 20. Goe (saith Christ, NONLATINALPHABET) make disciples all Nations. How are they to be made disciples? Baptizing them in the name, &c. and Teaching them, &c. To make a disciple, is to enroll and admit of one to be under Discipline, that is, to be ranked amongst those who are to be taught;
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Matthew 28. 19, 20. Go (Says christ,) make Disciples all nations. How Are they to be made Disciples? Baptizing them in the name, etc. and Teaching them, etc. To make a disciple, is to enrol and admit of one to be under Discipline, that is, to be ranked among those who Are to be taught;
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And it is clear, that to make a disciple, and to Baptize, is one thing, from Christs own practice, Joh. 4. 1. Jesus made & baptized more disciples them John. Here making disciples & Baptizing are concomitant or co-incident things:
And it is clear, that to make a disciple, and to Baptise, is one thing, from Christ own practice, John 4. 1. jesus made & baptised more Disciples them John. Here making Disciples & Baptizing Are concomitant or coincident things:
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Thus Christs Institution was to have a mark put upon his disciples, which should signifie and seal unto them both a relation and qualification bestowed upon them by being his disciples.
Thus Christ Institution was to have a mark put upon his Disciples, which should signify and seal unto them both a Relation and qualification bestowed upon them by being his Disciples.
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For Christ did retain the Element of water in this Ordinance, by reason of the natural properties which it hath most fit for his ends in the Institution:
For christ did retain the Element of water in this Ordinance, by reason of the natural properties which it hath most fit for his ends in the Institution:
In respect of the cleansing property which water hath, Baptism is instituted, to signifie and seal the vertue of Christs blood, which purgeth from the guilt of sin, for the justifying of believers;
In respect of the cleansing property which water hath, Baptism is instituted, to signify and seal the virtue of Christ blood, which Purgeth from the guilt of since, for the justifying of believers;
and in this sense we are said to be dead with Christ in Baptism, and to be raised with him again, Rom. 6. 3. till 12. Item it is a washing of Regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5, 6. and we put on Christ, Gal. 3. 27. that is, we are clothed with his death and life,
and in this sense we Are said to be dead with christ in Baptism, and to be raised with him again, Rom. 6. 3. till 12. Item it is a washing of Regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5, 6. and we put on christ, Gal. 3. 27. that is, we Are clothed with his death and life,
so by him they flow from believers, Joh. 7. 38, 39. And as great and deep waters, that is, afflictions, did overwhelm him in the dayes of his flesh, Psal. 42. 7. with Heb. 2. 10. & 5. 8. So we are to be partakers of the same sufferings,
so by him they flow from believers, John 7. 38, 39. And as great and deep waters, that is, afflictions, did overwhelm him in the days of his Flesh, Psalm 42. 7. with Hebrew 2. 10. & 5. 8. So we Are to be partakers of the same sufferings,
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For Instruction against a three-fold error concerning water-Baptism, 1. Of those that would make it wholly void, 2. Of those that make dipping essential to it, 3. Of those that make it absolutely necessarie for Salvation.
For Instruction against a threefold error Concerning Water baptism, 1. Of those that would make it wholly void, 2. Of those that make dipping essential to it, 3. Of those that make it absolutely necessary for Salvation.
Some would make it void because Johus Baptism was only with water, and he saith of Christ's Baptism that it should be with the Holy Ghost and fire, Matth. 3. 11, from hence they would infer, that Christ commanded his Disciples, Matth. 28. 19, 20. not to baptize with water,
some would make it void Because Jonah Baptism was only with water, and he Says of Christ's Baptism that it should be with the Holy Ghost and fire, Matthew 3. 11, from hence they would infer, that christ commanded his Disciples, Matthew 28. 19, 20. not to baptise with water,
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it is the best interpretation of his meaning. 2. Christ's making Disciples by water-Baptism, Joh. 4. 1. doth clearly contradict their interpretation of John the Baptist's words,
it is the best Interpretation of his meaning. 2. Christ's making Disciples by Water baptism, John 4. 1. does clearly contradict their Interpretation of John the Baptist's words,
therefore the words of John must be understood not Exclusively of water-Baptism, but Inclusively, that is, that over and above the outward Baptism with water, he would baptize also with the holy Ghost and fire inwardly.
Therefore the words of John must be understood not Exclusively of Water baptism, but Inclusively, that is, that over and above the outward Baptism with water, he would baptise also with the holy Ghost and fire inwardly.
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and the Apostle argues directly contrary saying, because they are Baptized with the Spirit, therefore they ought to have water-Baptism administred unto them.
and the Apostle argues directly contrary saying, Because they Are Baptised with the Spirit, Therefore they ought to have Water baptism administered unto them.
and yet he received Johns Baptism with water, and saith, that it did become him to do so, to fulfill all righteousness, Matth. 3. 15. whereby he doth declare, that no spiritual perfection doth exempt any,
and yet he received Johns Baptism with water, and Says, that it did become him to do so, to fulfil all righteousness, Matthew 3. 15. whereby he does declare, that no spiritual perfection does exempt any,
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A third sort confess that water-Baptism was used by the Apostles, but they deny that it was appointed to last after their Age, understanding the Commission to baptize all Nations to be given to them only, in their own Persōs.
A third sort confess that Water baptism was used by the Apostles, but they deny that it was appointed to last After their Age, understanding the Commission to baptise all nations to be given to them only, in their own Persons.
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But the Answer to this is that the promise annexed to their Commission, she wes that Christ would accompany with his presence the making of Disciples by Baptizing and teaching till the end of the World, Matth. 28. 20. now the Disciples were not to live till the end of the World,
But the Answer to this is that the promise annexed to their Commission, she wes that christ would accompany with his presence the making of Disciples by Baptizing and teaching till the end of the World, Matthew 28. 20. now the Disciples were not to live till the end of the World,
and so it is used, not only among profane authors for washing, but also in Mar. 7. 3, 4. Secondly they are mistaken in that which they call essential in Baptism,
and so it is used, not only among profane Authors for washing, but also in Mar. 7. 3, 4. Secondly they Are mistaken in that which they call essential in Baptism,
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Ezech. 36. 25. The Apostle tels us, that we are washed in Christ his blood, Rev. 1. 5. and that our Conscience is thereby purged from dead works, more effectually than the unclean under the Law were by the sprinkling of the blood of an Heifer sanctified to the purifying of the flesh, Heb. 9. 13 14. and we are saved by the washing of Regeneration,
Ezekiel 36. 25. The Apostle tells us, that we Are washed in christ his blood, Rev. 1. 5. and that our Conscience is thereby purged from dead works, more effectually than the unclean under the Law were by the sprinkling of the blood of an Heifer sanctified to the purifying of the Flesh, Hebrew 9. 13 14. and we Are saved by the washing of Regeneration,
for the essence of Baptism is not in the manner of applying water, but in the cleansing faculty which is sanctified to signifie and seal the inward cleansing which Christs blood and spirit doth exhibit to a believer in the word of the Institution.
for the essence of Baptism is not in the manner of applying water, but in the cleansing faculty which is sanctified to signify and seal the inward cleansing which Christ blood and Spirit does exhibit to a believer in the word of the Institution.
This is grounded upon Christ's words, Except you be born of the Spirit and Water, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, Joh. 3. 5. But the answer is, that Christ's words are misunderstood, they signify no more than that which John saith, Math. 3. 11. the Holy Ghost and fire, that is, the Holy Ghost working in the nature of fire,
This is grounded upon Christ's words, Except you be born of the Spirit and Water, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, John 3. 5. But the answer is, that Christ's words Are misunderstood, they signify no more than that which John Says, Math. 3. 11. the Holy Ghost and fire, that is, the Holy Ghost working in the nature of fire,
so the Spirit and water, is the Spirit working in the nature of water. It is a figure of speech called NONLATINALPHABET that is, one thing by two expressions.
so the Spirit and water, is the Spirit working in the nature of water. It is a figure of speech called that is, one thing by two expressions.
Fire and Water are purging Elements, their operation is in one spirit, and the Prophet Isai. joyneth them together in one effect, Cap. 4. 4. When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the Daughters of Sion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgement and the spirit of Burning, here the Spirit doth wash and burn to purge away sin.
Fire and Water Are purging Elements, their operation is in one Spirit, and the Prophet Isaiah Joineth them together in one Effect, Cap. 4. 4. When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the Daughters of Sion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the Spirit of judgement and the Spirit of Burning, Here the Spirit does wash and burn to purge away since.
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This then is a gross mistake of the phrase, but as to the thing it self, that salvation doth not depend upon the use of outward Water, is clear from, 1 Pet. 3. 21. where the Apostle telling us that Baptism doth save us, doth immediately to prevent a mistake explain himself;
This then is a gross mistake of the phrase, but as to the thing it self, that salvation does not depend upon the use of outward Water, is clear from, 1 Pet. 3. 21. where the Apostle telling us that Baptism does save us, does immediately to prevent a mistake explain himself;
and saith, that he meaneth not the putting away the filth of the Flesh, (viz. by outward water) but the answer of a good Conscience towards God by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
and Says, that he means not the putting away the filth of the Flesh, (viz. by outward water) but the answer of a good Conscience towards God by the resurrection of jesus christ;
but he that beleeveth not shall be damned, he saith not, he that is not Baptized shall be damned, intimating that there is no such necessity of water-Baptism that without it a Soul cannot be saved,
but he that Believeth not shall be damned, he Says not, he that is not Baptised shall be damned, intimating that there is no such necessity of Water baptism that without it a Soul cannot be saved,
for the promise is to faith alone, whosoever beleeveth in him shall not perish but have life everlasting, Joh. 3. 16. and the Apostle, Gal. 5. 6. assures us, that in Jesus Christ, neither Circumcision nor uncircumcision availeth any thing,
for the promise is to faith alone, whosoever Believeth in him shall not perish but have life everlasting, John 3. 16. and the Apostle, Gal. 5. 6. assures us, that in jesus christ, neither Circumcision nor uncircumcision availeth any thing,
Tit. 3. 5. which words are a clear exposition of Christs words, except ye be born of the Spirit and water, ye cannot enter into the Kingdome of God, Joh. 3. 5. for the washing of Regeneration by the renewing of the Holy Ghost which is shed on us, is to be born of the Spirit and Water;
Tit. 3. 5. which words Are a clear exposition of Christ words, except you be born of the Spirit and water, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, John 3. 5. for the washing of Regeneration by the renewing of the Holy Ghost which is shed on us, is to be born of the Spirit and Water;
therefore we say, that Christs Command to administer Baptism is necessary to be observed in his Church, according to his end for which he did appoint it;
Therefore we say, that Christ Command to administer Baptism is necessary to be observed in his Church, according to his end for which he did appoint it;
and to these ends it is a means appointed by God, and by reason of his appointment it is necessary to be used as a means to shew forth the Relation which is between Christ and his members, it is a means necessary to signifie and seal their ingraffing into one body by one Spirit with him as their head, 1 Cor. 12. 13. So far then as God will have a publick visibility of the profession to be owned,
and to these ends it is a means appointed by God, and by reason of his appointment it is necessary to be used as a means to show forth the Relation which is between christ and his members, it is a means necessary to signify and seal their Engrafting into one body by one Spirit with him as their head, 1 Cor. 12. 13. So Far then as God will have a public visibility of the profession to be owned,
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1. That God doth condescend to our weakness to give us a visible and sensible Word, to make us feel in the outward man, that which he doth in the inward;
1. That God does condescend to our weakness to give us a visible and sensible Word, to make us feel in the outward man, that which he does in the inward;
this is a great support of our faith, and a real ground of Comfort, which God makes use of to conveigh by the word of promise the increase of Grace unto our Souls.
this is a great support of our faith, and a real ground of Comfort, which God makes use of to convey by the word of promise the increase of Grace unto our Souls.
2. That God doth mark us outunto himself, and by a visible token of his Covenant in our outward Man, will seal a Relation between him and us (as Gen. 17. 11, 13.) This is a special Confirmation of his free Grace and Love:
2. That God does mark us outunto himself, and by a visible token of his Covenant in our outward Man, will seal a Relation between him and us (as Gen. 17. 11, 13.) This is a special Confirmation of his free Grace and Love:
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and that he by this means will separate us from the World as a peculiar people, and a chosen generation, 1 Pet. 2. 9. It is a ground of Confidence to us, that he will have a special care of us in evil times,
and that he by this means will separate us from the World as a peculiar people, and a chosen generation, 1 Pet. 2. 9. It is a ground of Confidence to us, that he will have a special care of us in evil times,
for the causes bind up the Testimony and Seal the Law among his Disciples, Isa. 8. 16. His Church which is made up of these Disciples are his Vineyard which he doth keep and water every moment lest any thing hurt it, Isa. 27. 2, 3. It is his Garden enclosed, a Spring shut up and a Fountain sealed, Cant. 4. 12. This gives us a ground in time of trouble and temptation to fly unto him,
for the Causes bind up the Testimony and Seal the Law among his Disciples, Isaiah 8. 16. His Church which is made up of these Disciples Are his Vineyard which he does keep and water every moment lest any thing hurt it, Isaiah 27. 2, 3. It is his Garden enclosed, a Spring shut up and a Fountain sealed, Cant 4. 12. This gives us a ground in time of trouble and temptation to fly unto him,
& to mind him of his Covenant with us in Baptism, and to tell him as David doth, Psal. 22. 10. I was cast upon thee from the womb, thou art my God from my Mothers belly, be not far from me, for trouble is neer.
& to mind him of his Covenant with us in Baptism, and to tell him as David does, Psalm 22. 10. I was cast upon thee from the womb, thou art my God from my Mother's belly, be not Far from me, for trouble is near.
how carefull, as good Souldiers, to war faithfully under his Banner? the Ancients called it Sacramentum, to be mindfull of the oath which Souldiers took to be faithfull unto their General,
how careful, as good Soldiers, to war faithfully under his Banner? the Ancients called it Sacramentum, to be mindful of the oath which Soldiers took to be faithful unto their General,
3. To consider that by Baptism we are both dead and made alive again with Christ, Rom. 6. 3, 4. and that consequently the old Man being crucified with him, the newness of Life is to be entertained,
3. To Consider that by Baptism we Are both dead and made alive again with christ, Rom. 6. 3, 4. and that consequently the old Man being Crucified with him, the newness of Life is to be entertained,
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4. To own the profession of Religon, the strict Rules of Conscience, and all the Ordinance ▪ of the Gospel openly and freely, that we may not seem ashamed of Christ before men,
4. To own the profession of Religion, the strict Rules of Conscience, and all the Ordinance ▪ of the Gospel openly and freely, that we may not seem ashamed of christ before men,
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If the Question be, to whom Baptism is to be administred, the Answer from the Text will be this, That it is to be administred to such as have received the gift of the Holy Ghost;
If the Question be, to whom Baptism is to be administered, the Answer from the Text will be this, That it is to be administered to such as have received the gift of the Holy Ghost;
But these God hath owned as his by the visible gift of the Spirit, Ergo. Now the visible way of owning Cornelius and his company, was peculiar to the dispensation of those times;
But these God hath owned as his by the visible gift of the Spirit, Ergo. Now the visible Way of owning Cornelius and his company, was peculiar to the Dispensation of those times;
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For the Major Proposition, which is an universal truth, & the ground of the whole inference, is tacitly presupposed and included in the words, received the Holy Ghost as well as we;
For the Major Proposition, which is an universal truth, & the ground of the Whole Inference, is tacitly presupposed and included in the words, received the Holy Ghost as well as we;
First, wherefore the Infants of believing Parents ought to be baptized. Secondly, what the qualification of Aged people is to whom Baptism is to be administred.
First, Wherefore the Infants of believing Parents ought to be baptised. Secondly, what the qualification of Aged people is to whom Baptism is to be administered.
The Minor Proposition, that God doth own the Infants of believers as his, is manifest from 1 Cor. 7. 14. where the Apostle declares, that although but one of the Parents is a believer,
The Minor Proposition, that God does own the Infants of believers as his, is manifest from 1 Cor. 7. 14. where the Apostle declares, that although but one of the Parents is a believer,
yet the Infants are holy ▪ that is, owned by God as his, by vertue of the Covenant made with Abraham, which is, that he would be the God of him, and of his seed.
yet the Infants Are holy ▪ that is, owned by God as his, by virtue of the Covenant made with Abraham, which is, that he would be the God of him, and of his seed.
but to all believing Gentiles also, whom God doth call to the faith of Abraham. Hence it is, that Christ declares that the Kingdom of God belongs unto them,
but to all believing Gentiles also, whom God does call to the faith of Abraham. Hence it is, that christ declares that the Kingdom of God belongs unto them,
and commands the Disciples to suffer them to come unto him, and was very angry with grief (NONLATINALPHABET) that they did forbid them to come, Matth. 19. 13, 14. This is recorded, not as a meer History of the time,
and commands the Disciples to suffer them to come unto him, and was very angry with grief () that they did forbid them to come, Matthew 19. 13, 14. This is recorded, not as a mere History of the time,
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For they being owned by him by the promise of the Covenant, and by the command to suffer them to come to him, the Apostles Argument doth stand firm for them, that they ought to be baptized;
For they being owned by him by the promise of the Covenant, and by the command to suffer them to come to him, the Apostles Argument does stand firm for them, that they ought to be baptised;
and when God made his Covenant with Abraham, he received all his family him with, Gen. 17: 12, 13. And the Apostles did baptize whole families, Acts 16. 15. & 1 Cor. 1. 16. For the Head of a family being owned, God would have all that belonged unto it to be owned;
and when God made his Covenant with Abraham, he received all his family him with, Gen. 17: 12, 13. And the Apostles did baptise Whole families, Acts 16. 15. & 1 Cor. 1. 16. For the Head of a family being owned, God would have all that belonged unto it to be owned;
and hereupon at Philippi, Paul doth promise to the Jaylor of the prison, that if he believed in Christ, he should be saved and his house, Acts 16. 31. Now the Apostle could have no warrant to promise this unto him,
and hereupon At Philippi, Paul does promise to the Jailor of the prison, that if he believed in christ, he should be saved and his house, Acts 16. 31. Now the Apostle could have no warrant to promise this unto him,
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if he had not lookt upon the promise made to Abraham, Gen. 12. 3. & known Gods Counsel, that he would propagate his Church, not by single persons, but by families.
if he had not looked upon the promise made to Abraham, Gen. 12. 3. & known God's Counsel, that he would propagate his Church, not by single Persons, but by families.
Answ. 1. The general command includes children, and therefore no need of any particular mentioning of them. 2. The Promise is as expresse to children as to Parents, Acts 2. 39. and therefore no need of an expresse command. 3, It had been absurd to give a new command for children, seeing they were in possession of the priviledge to be owned as belonging to the Covenant;
Answer 1. The general command includes children, and Therefore no need of any particular mentioning of them. 2. The Promise is as express to children as to Parents, Acts 2. 39. and Therefore no need of an express command. 3, It had been absurd to give a new command for children, seeing they were in possession of the privilege to be owned as belonging to the Covenant;
And upon this account the Eunuch was baptized by Philip, Acts 8. For having been taught the knowledge of Christ, v. 30. till 36. and then having made confession of his Faith in Christ, v. 36, 37, 38. he was baptized,
And upon this account the Eunuch was baptised by Philip, Acts 8. For having been taught the knowledge of christ, v. 30. till 36. and then having made Confessi of his Faith in christ, v. 36, 37, 38. he was baptised,
Nay it is so far from this, that the extraordinary gift which Cornelius received, was pre-requisite as a qualification for Baptism, that the Apostle Peter doth promise to these, who should repent and be baptized, that the Holy Ghost should be bestowed upon them, Acts 2. 38, 39. Repent (saith he) and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,
Nay it is so Far from this, that the extraordinary gift which Cornelius received, was prerequisite as a qualification for Baptism, that the Apostle Peter does promise to these, who should Repent and be baptised, that the Holy Ghost should be bestowed upon them, Acts 2. 38, 39. repent (Says he) and be baptised every one of you in the name of jesus christ for the remission of Sins,
Marc. 10. 14. it is said that when Christ had reproved his Disciples for hindering the children to come to him, he took them up in his arms, laid his hands upon them, and blessed them.
Marc. 10. 14. it is said that when christ had reproved his Disciples for hindering the children to come to him, he took them up in his arms, laid his hands upon them, and blessed them.
If under the Law Parents were obliged to teach their children, Deut. 6. 7. Certainly under the Gospel this ought not to be rejected, where there is a Covenant under better promises.
If under the Law Parents were obliged to teach their children, Deuteronomy 6. 7. Certainly under the Gospel this ought not to be rejected, where there is a Covenant under better promises.
It may be administred too scrupulously, when such a distinct knowledge of all the heads of faith and duties is stood upon, which may become one who is a large proficient in Christianity.
It may be administered too scrupulously, when such a distinct knowledge of all the Heads of faith and duties is stood upon, which may become one who is a large proficient in Christianity.
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for they are baptized to be made disciples, and being such, to be taught and directed in the wayes of God, according to Christs commandement in the Institution of Baptism, Matth. 28. 19, 20. make Disciples, Baptize, Teach.
for they Are baptised to be made Disciples, and being such, to be taught and directed in the ways of God, according to Christ Commandment in the Institution of Baptism, Matthew 28. 19, 20. make Disciples, Baptise, Teach.
Again, it will be administred too scrupulously, if Baptism should be suspended upon the account that he to whom it is administred, should be embodied into some particular Congregation;
Again, it will be administered too scrupulously, if Baptism should be suspended upon the account that he to whom it is administered, should be embodied into Some particular Congregation;
It may be administred too carelesly, if no respect be had to their knowledge, whether it be of the fundamental truths, that Christ is the Son of God, the only Saviour,
It may be administered too carelessly, if no respect be had to their knowledge, whither it be of the fundamental truths, that christ is the Son of God, the only Saviour,
we can testifie of the Qualification of the person, that he hath more than a competent measure of knowledge in Christianity, both in matters of Faith and of Duties;
we can testify of the Qualification of the person, that he hath more than a competent measure of knowledge in Christianity, both in matters of Faith and of Duties;
and having earnestly desired upon these ground, and upon the Confession of Faith which he made in one day, to be baptized, we may warantably and cheerfully proceed to administer the holy Ordinance unto him,
and having earnestly desired upon these ground, and upon the Confessi of Faith which he made in one day, to be baptised, we may warantably and cheerfully proceed to administer the holy Ordinance unto him,
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and say with the Apostle Peter in my Text, Can any man forbid water, that this man should not be baptized, who hath received the Graces of the Holy Ghost as well as we? For by his Confession of Faith, it will appear that he is largely enlightned and taught in the Truth by the Holy Ghost;
and say with the Apostle Peter in my Text, Can any man forbid water, that this man should not be baptised, who hath received the Graces of the Holy Ghost as well as we? For by his Confessi of Faith, it will appear that he is largely enlightened and taught in the Truth by the Holy Ghost;
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