1559 1552 1549 And also they shall warn them, that without great cause and necessity, they baptize not children at home in their houses; and when great need shall compel them so to do, that then they minister on this fashion. 5 First, let them that be present call upon God for his grace, and say the Lord's prayer, if the time will suffer. And then one of them shall name the child, and dip him in the water, or pour water upon him, saying these words; N. I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And let them not doubt, but that the child so Baptized is lawfully and sufficiently Baptized, and ought not to be Baptized again in the Church. But yet never theless, if the child, which is after this sort Baptized, do afterward live, it is expedient that he be brought into the Church, to the intent the Priest may examine and try, whether the child he lawfully Baptized or no. And if those that bring any Child to the Church do answer that he is already Baptized: then shall the Priest examine them the Presbyter of the Parish where, &c. [S. L.] 5 minister it on this fashion [1552][1549] L L 1662 of the Church, at such a time, and at such a place, before divers witnesses I baptized this child. But if the child were bastized by any other tameful Minister; then the Minister of the Parish where the child was born or christened, shall examine and try whe ther the child be lausnity baptized, or no. In which case, it those that bring qun ekrid to the Church do answer, that the same child is already baptized, then shall the Ministe, e vamine them further, saying. And if the 'Minister shall find by the answers of such as bring the child, that all things were done as they ought to be; then shall not he christen the child again, but shall receive him as one of the flock 2 of true Christian people, saying thus, I CERTIFY that in this case all is well done, and according unto you, due order, concerning the baptizing of this child; 'who being born in original sin, and in the wrath of God, is now, by the laver of Regeneration in Baptism, received into the number of the children of God, and heirs of everlasting life; for our Lord Jesus Christ doth not deny his grace and mercy unto such infants, but most lovingly doth call them unto him, as the holy Gospel doth witness to our comfort on this wise. After the Gospel is read, the Minister shall make this brief exhortation upon the words of the Gospel. 5 'B' Mark 10. 13. T a certain time, &c. After the Gospel is read, the Minister shall make this exhortation upon the words of the Gospel. ELOVED, ye hear in this Gospel the words of our Saviour Christ, that he commanded the children to be brought unto him; how he Presbyter or Minister [S. L.] 2 of the true [1604] [S. L.] 3 which [1604] [S. L.] Printed at full length, as in the office for Public Baptism. 1559 1552 1549 OY whom the Child was Baptized? BY Who was present when the Child was Baptized? Whether they called upon God for grace and succour in that necessity? Whether they think the Child to be lawfully and perfectly Baptized? And if the Minister shall prove by the answers of such as brought the Child, that all things were done as they ought to be; Then shall not he Christen the child again, but shall receive him, as one of the flock of the truc Christian people, saying thus ; I CERTIFY you, that in this case ye have done well, and according unto due order concerning the Baptizing of this child, which being born in Original Sin, and in the wrath of God, is now by the laver of regeneration in Baptism, received into the number of the children of God, and heirs of everlasting life; for our Lord Jesus Christ doth not deny his grace and mercy unto such infants, but most lovingly doth call them unto him; as the holy Gospel doth witness to our comfort on this wise. After the Gospel is read, the Minister shall make this Exhortation upon the words of the Gospel. 'RIENDS, 7ye hear in this Gospel the words of our Saviour Christ, that he commanded the children to be brought unto him; how he FR 5 Friends, you hear, &c. [1604] [S. L.] 6 in Baptism, made the child of God, and heir of everlasting life; for, &c. [1549] 7 you hear [1552] 1662 1604 S. L. blamed those that would have kept them from him; how he exhorted all men to follow their innocency. Ye perceive how by his outward gesture and deed he declared his good will toward them; for he embraced them in his arms, he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them. Doubt ye not therefore, but 'earnestly believe, that he hath likewise favourably received this present infant; that he hath embraced him with the arms of his mercy; and (as he hath promised in his holy Word) will give unto him the blessing of eternal life, and make him partaker of his everlasting Kingdom. Wherefore, we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father, declared by his Son Jesus Christ, towards this infant, let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unto him, and say the Prayer which the Lord himself taught us. which the Lord himself taught, and in declaration of our faith, let us recite the Articles contained in our Creed. UR Father which art in hea 4 3 Here the Minister with the Godfathers and Godmothers, shall say: ven, Hallowed be thy Name; O Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven: Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen. A LMIGHTY and everlasting God, heavenly Father, we give thee humble thanks, 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 an 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 and the holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Then shall the Priest demand the Name of the child; which being by the God 1 stedfastly [S. L.] 2 UR Father which art in heaven, &c. Then shall the Priest demand the name of the child; which being by the God mercy; that he hath given unto him the blessing of eternal life, and made him partaker of his everlasting kingdom. Wherefore, &c. [1604] [S. L.] 3 toward [S. L.] 4 Presbyter or Minister [S. L.] blamed those that would have kept them from him; how he exhorted all men to follow their innocency. Ye perceive how by his outward gesture 5in deed, he declared his good will toward them. For he embraced them in his arms, he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them. "Doubt not you therefore, but earnestly believe, that he hath likewise favourably received this present infant; that he hath embraced him with the arms of his mercy; that he hath given unto him the blessing of eternal life; and made him partaker of his everlasting Kingdom. Wherefore we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father, declared by his Son Jesus Christ, towards this infant, Let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unto him, and say the prayer, which the Lord himself taught; and in declaration of our faith, 'let us recite the articles contained in our Creed. Ο Here the Minister with the Godfathers and Godmothers shall say. UR Father which art in hea UR Father which, &c. [1559] Oven, Hallowed be thy name; Let thy Kingdom come, &c. Then the Priest shall demand the name of the child, which being by the God 5 and [1552] [1549] Then shall they say the Creed; and then the Priest shall demand the name of the • Doubt ye not [1552] Doubt you not [1549] 8 Then shall the Priest, &c. [1552] |