Answer. I forsake them all. 3 The Minister. Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? and in Jesus Christ his only-begotten Son our Lord, and that he was conceived by the holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary, that he suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world to judge the quick and the dead? And dost thou believe in the holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; the remission of sins; the resurrection of the flesh, and everlasting life after death? Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. Minister. Wilt thou be baptized in this faith? Answer. That is my desire. 1549 Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou forsake the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow nor be led by them? Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? Answer. I believe. Minister. Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ his only-begotten Son our Lord? and that he was conceived by the holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell; and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world to judge the quick and the dead? Dost thou believe this? Answer. I believe. Minister. Dost thou believe in the holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; Remission of Sins; Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer. I believe. Minister. What dost thou de sire? Answer. Baptism. Minister. Wilt thou be bap tized? Answer. I will. Then shall the Priest say. MERCIFUL God, that the old Adam in these children may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in them. Amen. Grant that all carnal affections may die in them, and that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in them. Amen. Grant that they may have power 3 Minister [1552] 1662 1604 S. L. ALMIGHTY, everliving God, whose most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed out of his most precious side both water and blood; and gave commandment to his disciples, that they should go teach all | ciples, that they should go teach all nations, and baptize them In the nations, and baptize them in the Name of the Father, and of the name of the Father, the Son, and Son, and of the holy Ghost; Re- of the holy Ghost; Regard, we begard, we beseech thee, the suppli- seech thee, the supplications of 'thy cations of thy congregation; Sanc- congregation, and grant that all thy tify this water to the mystical wash- servants which shall be baptized in ing away of sin; and grant that this water, may receive the fulness this Child, now to be baptized of thy grace, and ever remain in therein, may receive the fulness of the number of thy faithful and elect thy grace, and ever remain in the children, through Jesus Christ, our number of thy faithful and elect Lord. Amen. children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Priest shall take the Child into his hands, and shall say to the Godfathers and Godmothers, Name this Child. And then naming it after them (if they shall certify him that the Child may well endure it) he shall dip it in the water discreetly and warily, saying, N. I baptize thee In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost. Amen. But if they certify that the Child is wenk, it shall suffice to pour water upon it, saying the foresaid words, N.1 | Then the Priest shall take the Child in his hands, and ask the name. And naming the Child, shall dip it in the water, so it be discreetly and warily done, saying, N. I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost. Amen. And if the Child be weak, it shall suffice to pour water upon it, saying the foresaid words. I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost. Amen. thy Church [S. L.] 2 this water (which we here bless and dedicate in thy name to this spiritual washing,) may receive, &c. [S. L.] A LMIGHTY, everliving God, whose most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed out his most precious side both water and blood; and gave commandment to his disciples that they should go teach all nations, and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the holy Ghost; Regard, we beseech thee, the supplications of thy congregation; and grant that all thy servants which shall be baptized in this water, may receive the fulness of thy grace, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Priest shall take the Child in his hands, and ask the name; and naming the Child, shall dip it in the water, so it be discreetly and warily done; saying, 1549 Then the Priest shall take the Child in his hands, and ask the name; And naming the Child, shall dip it in the water thrice. First, dipping the right side; Second, the left side; The third time dipping the face toward the font ; So it be discreetly and warily done, saying, N. I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the NI baptize thee in the name N. of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And if the Child be weak, it shall suffice to pour water upon it, saying the foresaid N. words; I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 3 of his [1552] |
