1662 1604 S. L. fathers and Godmothers pronounced, the Minister shall say, D OST thou, in the name of this child, renounce the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of this world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them? Answer. I renounce them all. Minister, Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth? And in Jesus Christ his onlybegotten 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. fathers and Godmothers pronounced, the Minister shall say ; D OST thou, in the name of this child, forsake the Devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all the covetous desires of the same, the carnal desires of the flesh, 'and not to follow and be led by them? Answer. I forsake them all. 2 Minister. Dost thou in the name of this child profess this faith; to 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 he shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead? And do you in his name believe in the holy Ghost, the holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the remission of sins, resurrection, and everlasting life after death? Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. 1 so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them? [S. L.] 2 Presbyter [S. L.] the resurrection of the body [S. L.] DS OST thou, in the name of this child, forsake the devil, and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all the covetous desires of the same, the carnal desires of the flesh, and not to follow, and be led by them? Answer. I forsake them all. The Minister. Dost thou in the name of this child profess this faith; to 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 Ponce 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 he shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead: 1549 child, which being by the Godfathers and Godmothers pronounced, the Minister shall say, DOST thou forsake the N.devil and all his works? Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou forsake the vain Pomp and glory of the world, with all the covetous desires of the same? Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou forsake the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, and 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 arise 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. 5 Pontius [1552] 4 Minister [1552] • Resurrection, and everlasting life after death? [1552] and everlasting God, Father, give 2 humble thanks, for that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee; increase this knowledge and confirm this faith in us evermore. Give thy holy Spirit to this infant, that he being born again, and being made heir of everlasting salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, may continue thy servant, and attain 3 Increase and confirm this faith, &c. [1549] M M 1662 1604 S. L. ledge and confirm this faith in us evermore give thy holy spirit to this infant, that he being born again, and being made heir of everlasting salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, may continue thy servant, and attain thy promise, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same holy Spirit everlastingly. Amen. Then, all standing up, the Minister shall | Then shall the Winister make this Exmake this Exhortation to the God- hortation to the Godfathers and Godfathers and Godmothers. mothers. FOR may ORASMUCH as this child hath promised by you his sureties, to renounce the devil and all his works, to believe in God, and to serve him; 3ye must remember that it is your parts and duties to see that this infant be taught, so soon as he shall be able to learn, what a solemn vow, promise, and profession he hath made by you. And that he know these things the better, ye shall call upon him to hear Sermons; and chiefly 'ye shall provide, that he may learn the creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the ten Commandments, in the vulgar tongue, and all other things which a'Christian ought to know and believe to his soul's health; and that this child may be virtuously brought up to lead a godly and a Christian life; remembering alway, that Baptism doth represent unto us our profession; which is, to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and be made like unto him; that, as he died, and rose again for us, so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness; continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and | daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living. godliness of living. And so forth, as in Public Baptism. But if they which bring the infant to the Church do make such uncertain answers to the Priest's questions, as that it cannot appear that the child was baptized with water, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost, (which are essential parts of Baptism) then let the Priest baptize it in the form before appointed for Public Baptism of infants; saving that at the dipping of the child in the Font, he shall use this form of words, I' above written, concerning Public Baptism; saring that at the dipping of the child in the Font, he shall use this form of words. F thou art not already baptized, I baptize thee in the Name F thou be not already baptized, N. I baptize thee In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Presbyter or Minister [S. L.] of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 2 promised by you to forsake the devil, &c. [1604] [S. L.] you [1604] [S. L.] 3 4 5 7 you [1604] your part and duty [1604] [S. L.] a Christian man ought, &c. [1604] [S. L.] |