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A33491 A plain and rational vindication of the liturgy of the Church of England collected out of the discourses of some of the reverend bishops and doctors of the same church, by way of question and answer / by J. Clvtterbvck, Gent. Clutterbuck, J. (John) 1699 (1699) Wing C4743; ESTC R35618 52,978 73

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this solemn Act and that others may be put in mind of their Vow and because thus they are admitted Members of our Religious Assemblies in the proper place VVhat is the meaning of the word Baptize A. It comes from a Greek word which signifies to Wash and is apply'd to this Sacrament of Baptism because that is an outward Washing Q. Why must Parents and Friends be so careful to get their Children baptized A. Because by this Ordinance their Original Sin is wash'd away and they grafted into the Body of Christ so that if they die before they have committed actual Sin they are undoubtedly saved Q. VVhat if it be neglected by the Fault of the Parents A. They must answer for putting their Childrens Salvation on so great a Hazard but it is the contempt and not bare want of the Sacrament which makes it damnable and so cannot be imputable or prejudicial to the Child Q. VVho must answer for them of riper years A. They themselves must make the Covenant with their own Mouths and the Godfathers c. are only Witnesses to the Fact and must be Monitors to them to live according to their Vow Q. VVhy doth the Priest ask if the Child have been already baptized A. Because St. Paul saith there is but one Baptism and as we are born but once so we are born again but once Q. Is not that Baptism commanded in the Holy Gospel to be understood only of the Inward and Spiritual Baptism not with Water but the Holy Ghost A. No by no means because Acts of inward Faith are and ought to be often repeated therefore Baptism which cannot be repeated cannot be the inward but the outward Baptism To Baptize with the Holy Ghost is peculiar to Christ alone for none can Baptize with the Holy Ghost but he who can send and bestow the Holy Ghost which is Blasphemy to ascribe to any Creature Q. VVhy are Godfathers or Sureties injoined A. This Custom gives security to the Church that the Child shall not be an Apostate and provides a Monitor both for the Child and its Parents to mind them of this Vow Q. VVhy do the Godfathers c. promise in behalf of the Child A. In Baptism we are making a Covenant God hath given the Promises which are his Word and therefore good Reason we should give our Word for the performance of the Conditions on our part And since that Infants cannot make a Covenant themselves the Church lends them the Feet of others to bring them and the Tongues of others to promise for them Q. Doth the Godfather's Promise oblige the Child A. Yes For by the wisest Law in the World Guardians may contract for Minors or Pupils who are bound to perform what their Guardians have undertaken Q. What Reason may be given why Christ appointed this Form A. Since the Belief of the Trinity is the peculiar and distinguishing Article of the Christian Religion therefore Christ appoints they shall be made Christians by being thus baptized in the name of the three Persons of the Trinity A. 2. This solemn naming of three Persons is a kind of calling them to witness from Heaven that we may as it were profess before these three Witnesses our unfeigned Faith and so we have the same for Witnesses of our Faith who make us the Promises of Salvation and sure we shall never dare fall off who have seal'd our Profession in the presence of the Father Son and Holy Ghost Q. What is meant by being Baptized in the Name of the three Persons in the Trinity A. That the Minister doth this in God's Name and by his Power and Commission and that the Baptized Person is dedicated to and engaged to Worship and Serve the Holy Trinity Q. Why doth the Priest Sprinkle and not Dip A. The Efficacy of the Sacrament depends not on the Quantity of Water but on the Grace of God 2. The Coldness of our Climate hath made this Custom almost necessary Q. Why is the Child sign'd with the Sign of the Cross on the Forehead A. For the clearer Manifestation that this Child now belongs to Christ the Church sets his Sign and peculiar Mark upon it a Custom by which the Primitive Christians declared their Religion 2. And it 's signed in the Forehead because that this is the feat of Blushing and Shame that we may not be ashamed Q. Ought not the Priest and all the People heartily to say Amen when the Mystery is ended A. Yes to shew they believe the Child to be rightly Baptiz'd and to desire God may ratify that in Heaven which is done upon Earth Q. What is the Effect of Baptism A. Salvation Of Confirmation Quest WHY is Confirmation appointed Answ To confirm and ratifie with our own Mouths the Promise made by our Godfathers and to receive new Strength by the Blessings and Prayers of the Bishop Q. Is Confirmation a Sacrament and appointed by Christ A. No But a Holy Rite which the Church observes in Imitation of the Apostles Practice Q. Why had not this Rite a Positive Institution by our Lord Jesus A. Because the Holy Ghost which is herein to be communicated was not given till after Christ's Ascension John 7. 39. yet in his promising the Holy Spirit to his Disciples and to Remain with his Church for ever Joh. 14. 16. he seem'd to suppose that there should be some Rite instituted by them for the perpetual Collation or bestowing of the Spirit Q. When did this Office of Confirmation begin A. The first Converts whom the Apostles Baptized were confirm'd by the immediate Hand of God and He by his Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost sealed their Baptism and attested the Religion into which they had entred But it was not long before the Apostles were appointed to minister in giving the Holy Spirit to the newly Baptized and then they instituted the Rite of laying on of Hands and God was pleased so far to approve their Institution that he did actually give wonderful Measures of the Spirit to those on whom they laid their Hands thereby honouring the Governours of his Church and engaging all the Members thereof to be Subject to them and to be at Peace one with another Q. How prove you this out of the Holy Scripture A. From that famous instance Acts 8. 14 15 16. When the Samaritans had been converted and baptized by Philip the Deacon they did not receive the Holy Ghost until St. Peter and St. John had confirm'd them from whence the Fathers generally deduce this Practice St. Paul did in like manner lay his Hands upon some baptiz'd Persons at Ephesus Acts 19. 6. of which he minds them Eph. 1. 13. And when the Fundamentals of Religion are reckon'd up Heb. 6. 1 2. among them is plac'd the laying on of Hands which in regard it follows Baptism and is a Doctrine to be taught young Beginners it is most likely to be meant of Confirmation and is so interpreted by the Fathers Q. Was not this