DARKNESS
VANQUISHED
:
OR
,
Truth
in
it
's
Primitive
purity
,
Being
An
answer
to
a
late
Book
of
Mr.
Henry
Danvers
,
Intituled
A
Treatise
of
laying
on
of
Hands
.
Wherein
His
mistakes
and
cloudy
apprehensions
about
it
,
are
in
a
faithful
and
friendly
manner
rectified
,
his
grand
obiections
answered
,
and
imposition
of
hands
upon
baptised
Believers
,
as
such
with
Prayer
for
the
Spirit
of
Promise
is
proved
,
to
be
a
holy
and
divine
Institution
of
Jesus
Christ
,
and
accordingly
practiced
by
the
Apostles
and
primitive
Saints
.
Together
With
the
testimony
of
many
famous
Writers
,
both
Antient
,
and
of
later
times
concerning
it
.
By
B.
K.
Psal
.
119
141.
I
am
small
and
despised
;
yet
do
not
I
forget
thy
Precepts
.
Isa
.
58.
12.
And
they
that
shall
be
of
thee
,
shall
build
the
old
wast
places
,
thou
shalt
raise
up
the
foundations
of
many
Generations
,
and
shall
be
called
the
repairer
of
the
breach
,
the
restorer
of
paths
to
dwell
in
.
LONDON
,
Printed
,
and
are
to
be
sold
by
Benjamin
Harris
in
Swithins
Rents
,
at
the
Stationers
Arms
in
Cornhill
,
near
the
Royal
Exchange
.
1675.
THE
Epistle
Dedicatory
.
Unto
the
Congregations
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
who
upon
confession
of
Faith
have
been
Baptized
,
and
are
under
imposition
of
Hands
in
South
Wales
,
Grace
,
Mercy
,
and
Peace
be
multiplyed
.
Brethren
,
NOtwithstanding
the
glorious
Light
that
hath
broken
forth
among
us
in
these
latter
times
,
yet
we
see
gross
darkness
covering
the
face
of
the
Earth
;
nay
,
and
our
Heavens
are
not
so
clear
as
we
hope
e're
long
to
behold
them
,
for
although
the
Light
is
come
,
yet
the
glory
of
the
Lord
is
but
arising
upon
us
;
ours
is
but
the
morning
of
that
longed
for
day
,
and
poor
Sion
is
but
a
looking
forth
of
the
Wilderness
and
from
hence
it
is
,
there
is
so
many
differences
and
divisions
amongst
us
,
we
speak
as
we
see
and
according
to
the
Light
we
have
received
,
and
accordingly
we
are
bound
by
the
authority
of
Divine
precept
to
walk
:
God
gradually
discovers
himself
,
and
the
true
Order
and
Form
of
his
House
and
Worship
unto
us
,
and
though
we
still
are
labouring
under
many
difficulties
,
having
had
much
Rubbish
to
remove
(
like
as
the
Children
of
Israel
had
,
when
they
came
out
of
the
seventy
years
captivity
)
and
many
have
endeavoured
to
weaken
our
hands
,
yet
through
infinite
grace
,
we
may
say
the
foundation
of
the
House
of
God
is
laid
:
Though
some
who
would
build
cannot
find
the
Wall
,
and
others
strive
to
bring
in
a
stone
of
Babylon
for
a
Corner
whilst
some
others
endeavour
to
cast
away
a
principle
Pillar
,
because
it
hath
lain
a
long
time
corrupted
and
covered
amongst
the
Anti-Christian
Rubbish
.
Reformation
is
a
glorious
work
,
and
t
is
that
we
all
long
and
breath
after
Mr.
D
s
.
hath
been
helpful
of
late
to
the
Church
of
God
in
the
business
of
Baptism
)
but
fo●
want
of
further
Light
,
lost
his
way
on
a
sudde●
by
which
means
I
perceive
many
who
are
in
on●
respect
much
behind
him
,
●n
another
are
g●
before
him
,
and
may
(
as
far
as
I
can
judg●
get
into
Canaan
as
soon
as
he
.
Imposition
o●
Hands
is
the
principle
of
our
present
controversie
,
and
it
is
to
be
lamented
,
that
in
such
a
da●
as
this
we
should
be
forced
to
a
work
of
thi●
nature
,
our
Brother
upon
this
consideration
was
disswaded
from
doing
that
which
we
see
now
is
published
to
the
world
,
and
rather
upon
this
account
then
any
other
,
for
few
judged
it
would
do
the
truth
it self
much
injury
,
by
weakning
the
hearts
or
hands
of
such
as
were
established
in
it
,
or
enquiring
after
it
,
nay
some
were
ready
to
judge
it
scarce
deserved
an
Answer
:
But
others
considering
how
well
he
wrote
a
little
before
upon
the
other
principle
,
had
thoughts
it
might
upon
that
account
the
more
likely
tend
to
the
intangling
of
the
weak
,
and
more
unwary
Christian
.
And
now
as
touching
my
undertaking
in
the
work
as
I
judged
my self
every
ways
uncapable
in
the
respect
of
others
;
so
it
was
not
my
thoughts
nor
purpose
to
have
been
concerned
,
till
I
was
put
upon
it
by
some
in
this
City
,
and
considering
the
backwardness
of
others
in
the
matter
,
that
did
the
more
induce
me
thereto
.
And
though
it
be
but
abruptly
done
,
yet
such
as
it
is
,
I
here
present
to
your
serious
perusal
and
consideration
of
all
such
,
whose
Souls
long
after
the
good
,
full
restoration
and
perfection
of
Sion
,
hoping
the
God
of
Truth
will
make
it
find
entertainment
in
the
hearts
of
the
humble
,
although
I
expect
it
will
be
slighted
by
such
who
are
passionately
opinionated
of
their
own
attainments
and
perswasions
,
and
who
think
it
below
them
to
receive
instruction
from
such
who
are
inferiour
to
them
.
It
is
the
grief
of
some
of
your
Souls
(
as
I
have
ground
to
believe
)
to
see
any
whom
you
love
,
and
tender
in
the
Lord
,
setting
themselves
against
so
holy
an
Institution
of
Jesus
Christ
,
but
however
,
this
you
will
find
in
perusal
of
this
ensuing
discourse
,
though
there
are
too
many
found
amongst
Baptized
Christians
,
utterly
disalowing
and
rejecting
of
it
;
nay
,
and
seem
not
desirous
to
know
or
enquire
after
the
mind
of
God
herein
,
yet
many
godly
persons
both
of
the
Presbyterian
and
Independant
perswasion
(
although
dark
and
negligent
about
the
business
of
Baptism
)
have
breathed
,
longed
,
and
searched
after
the
knowledge
and
discovery
of
this
truth
,
nay
and
have
attained
to
a
good
understanding
and
satisfaction
herein
,
having
laboured
after
a
perfect
restoration
of
it
,
to
it
's
primitive
use
and
purity
,
refining
and
draining
of
it
from
those
corruptions
,
and
mutations
of
the
Popish
Church
,
not
only
in
respect
of
those
abominable
additions
,
and
mixtures
of
chrism
,
and
other
ridiculous
ceremonies
in
it
's
administration
,
but
also
in
respect
of
the
subject
to
whom
of
right
it
doth
belong
,
as
doth
abundantly
appear
in
a
Treatise
of
Mr.
Jonathan
Hanmores
,
writ
1658.
about
which
time
t
is
apparent
their
Spirits
were
very
hot
upon
it
.
I
find
Mr.
Caryl
(
writing
Epistilary
wise
in
commendation
of
the
said
book
)
speaking
thus
.
I
conceive
(
saith
he
)
the
learned
Authour
of
these
Elaborate
exercitations
hath
d●served
well
of
the
Churches
,
by
clearing
the
way
of
those
admissions
from
Scripture
grounds
,
and
the
concurrent
testimony
of
many
,
both
Antient
and
Modern
▪
Writers
:
As
also
by
discovering
and
removing
those
Popish
additions
and
pollutions
▪
which
by
several
steps
have
crept
into
it
.
And
further
he
says
that
this
ingenious
and
pious
overture
holds
forth
more
,
then
most
Churches
have
hitherto
atained
.
Also
Mr.
Vennings
honest
and
judicious
expressions
(
in
his
Epistle
to
the
same
Treatise
)
I
can't
well
omit
(
speaking
concerning
)
reformation
and
godliness
,
saith
he
,
Either
by
reason
of
our
dim-sightedness
,
being
not
able
to
see
afar
off
,
nor
penetrate
into
the
depth
and
bottom
of
them
,
or
by
reason
of
the
abusive
traditions
,
and
corrupt
glosses
,
with
which
for
many
Ages
they
have
been
clouded
and
over-cast
,
many
truths
seem
not
to
be
so
clear
,
but
they
need
further
clearing
,
among
others
such
as
relate
to
Church
Discipline
and
order
,
have
for
a
long
time
been
under
debate
,
and
not
without
some
considerable
advantage
,
though
I
humbly
conceive
we
have
not
attained
so
far
as
to
be
already
perfect
,
It
remains
therefore
that
we
press
forward
,
and
not
be
so
passionately
fond
of
our
prepossest
cenceptions
,
as
not
to
have
the
patience
to
consider
what
may
be
offered
to
us
,
especially
by
such
as
are
well-wishers
to
Sion
,
and
desirous
to
see
the
Gospel
Temple
in
it
's
beauty
.
If
any
Persons
are
spirited
to
search
after
further
knowledge
in
these
affairs
,
to
dig
for
it
as
for
hid
treasures
and
when
they
have
found
a
Vein
of
Golden
ore
,
to
refine
and
stamp
it
for
us
,
we
should
be
in
readiness
to
receive
the
truth
in
the
love
of
it
,
and
pay
the
tribute
and
homage
of
obedience
for
the
sake
of
the
God
of
Truth
,
whose
Image
and
Superscription
it
bears
.
What
great
and
profitable
pains
my
much
honoured
friend
,
the
reverend
Authour
of
the
ensuing
exercitation
,
hath
taken
in
this
one
particular
,
presented
to
consideration
and
with
what
curiousness
without
curiosity
,
with
what
learning
,
without
ostentation
,
&c.
—
You
will
best
perceive
by
the
view
and
perusal
of
it
,
and
though
my
opinion
be
of
little
signification
,
yet
I
cannot
forbear
to
say
,
that
as
to
the
substance
and
main
of
the
design
I
judge
it
to
be
of
so
considerable
an
importance
that
I
do
not
see
how
it
can
be
neglected
without
very
great
prejudice
to
Church
Communion
,
to
say
no
more
,
haply
some
may
be
so
nice
as
to
be
offended
with
the
name
,
and
dislike
Confi●mation
for
fear
of
bishoping
,
as
if
that
old
fashioned
garment
had
but
a
piece
of
new
named
cloath
put
to
i●
,
and
drest
up
in
another
Mode
;
if
it
were
so
,
can
no
good
come
out
of
Nazareth
bonus
odor
veritatis
ex
requalibet
,
but
if
any
are
under
such
a
fear
,
I
think
I
may
assure
them
that
they
are
more
afraid
then
hurt
,
yea
afraid
,
where
no
fear
is
,
as
they
will
quickly
find
if
they
will
please
to
come
and
see
.
I
could
wish
our
dissenting
Brethren
would
weigh
the
matter
with
more
seriousness
,
and
Christian
moderation
,
sith
there
hath
been
by
so
many
persons
of
different
perswasions
,
such
a
diligent
scruting
made
adveritatem
inrestigandam
,
and
such
holy
longings
and
breathings
after
the
mind
of
God
,
herein
the
result
were
of
having
been
a
singular
agreement
touching
the
thing
it self
.
But
it
may
seem
strange
I
must
confess
to
all
discerning
Christians
,
that
such
persons
should
not
be
able
to
discover
or
find
out
the
Anti-christion
polutions
and
mutations
in
Baptism
,
in
respect
of
the
subject
and
manner
of
Baptizing
Which
is
so
apparently
contrary
to
the
Gospel
rule
and
pattern
also
;
O
that
the
God
of
Israel
would
be
pleased
to
open
the
eyes
of
some
eminent
ones
amongst
them
to
see
the
pure
chrystal
stream
of
this
Institution
of
the
Lord
Jesus
,
or
help
them
to
use
Mr.
Vennings
phrase
,
to
find
the
Vein
of
this
golden
ore
,
since
they
will
not
receive
it
,
as
it
hath
been
refined
and
ready
stampt
for
them
by
the
hands
of
such
,
whose
skill
or
faithfulness
they
seem
to
suspect
.
But
first
,
How
alas
can
they
be
perfect
in
Church
constitution
and
order
,
whilst
they
miss
the
mark
in
so
considerable
an
ordinance
as
Baptism
,
taking
a
stone
of
Babylon
for
a
foundation
,
and
that
for
Baptism
,
which
is
none
,
for
it
hath
been
so
grosly
abused
,
(
as
a
learned
Writer
once
minded
in
another
case
)
that
there
is
nothing
remaining
of
it
amongst
them
save
the
meer
name
of
the
thing
.
But
Secondly
,
May
it
not
be
admired
that
Men
of
such
Light
and
Conscience
should
only
please
themselves
with
the
theory
and
notinal
part
of
a
practitual
Ordinance
of
Jesus
Christ
;
they
see
it
to
be
a
Gospel
Institution
,
but
never
could
I
be
informed
as
yet
that
they
are
in
the
practice
thereof
,
if
ye
know
these
things
,
happy
are
ye
if
you
do
them
.
Thirdly
,
But
how
contrary
to
the
rule
and
glorious
Doctrine
of
the
Lord
Jesus
,
would
they
act
should
they
get
into
the
practice
thereof
,
whilst
they
so
grievously
err
in
the
administration
of
Baptism
,
sith
that
also
doth
wholly
belong
to
adult
persons
as
must
be
acknowledged
if
the
Holy
Scriptures
be
a
perfect
and
sufficient
rule
for
us
to
walk
by
,
and
doth
express
whatsoever
is
necessary
for
us
to
know
concerning
it
as
well
as
in
cases
of
the
like
nature
.
But
probably
some
may
object
,
since
most
of
the
Authours
that
are
mentioned
in
this
insuing
discourse
(
for
the
further
evincing
of
this
truth
contended
for
)
are
corrupt
either
in
Baptism
or
laying
on
of
hands
or
both
,
to
what
purpose
are
they
produced
.
In
answer
to
which
I
must
say
,
that
what
we
have
offered
upon
the
account
of
Authours
and
antiquity
,
has
been
occasionally
done
,
Mr.
Danvers
having
lead
us
in
that
path
.
Nay
and
I
might
say
we
are
necessitated
thereunto
through
his
means
,
unless
we
should
leave
one
chief
part
of
his
book
unanswered
,
in
regard
that
he
utterly
denyes
the
thing
it self
,
viz.
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
baptized
Believers
,
as
such
,
affirming
that
there
is
not
the
least
mention
made
of
any
such
thing
,
or
practice
in
the
Scripture
,
and
Secondly
in
saying
that
the
Antient
Fathers
and
asse●ters
of
it
,
flew
mainly
unto
tradition
,
and
the
usage
of
the
Church
in
the
case
.
Should
an
adversary
arise
,
and
utterly
deny
water
Baptism
,
(
however
administred
)
and
say
it
was
never
commanded
by
Jesus
Christ
,
but
that
it
is
a
meer
humane
invention
,
innovation
,
or
a
thing
devised
of
Man
,
yea
and
affirm
that
all
the
Fathers
and
Confessors
,
that
heretofore
did
plead
for
it
,
wholly
made
use
of
tradition
,
and
usage
of
the
Church
in
vindication
thereof
.
Would
not
any
that
is
for
Baptism
judge
it
necessary
,
not
only
to
prove
it
was
instituted
by
the
Lord
Jesus
,
and
practiced
by
the
Apostles
and
primitive
Christians
,
but
also
prove
in
opposition
to
his
apponant
,
that
those
Writers
both
of
former
and
latter
times
who
contended
for
it
,
did
fly
to
the
Scripture
for
the
proof
and
confirmation
thereof
,
though
some
of
them
could
not
do
so
,
as
touching
the
subject
and
manner
of
administration
,
from
hence
it
is
that
we
have
proceeded
on
such
a
method
in
the
defence
of
an
Ordinance
of
the
same
nature
and
authority
.
And
now
my
dear
Brethren
I
cannot
but
acquaint
you
,
that
my
Spirit
hath
been
much
ref●eshed
to
hear
how
the
work
of
the
Lord
has
been
carried
on
of
late
amongst
some
of
you
and
the
readiness
of
many
to
receive
this
despised
t●uth
,
I
am
perswaded
the
more
a
truth
is
opposed
,
the
more
it
gets
ground
,
and
the
Saints
with
others
inquire
after
it
,
for
since
Mr.
Danvers
book
came
forth
,
at
one
Meeting
in
London
,
on
one
day
upon
my
own
knowledge
,
near
thirty
persons
came
under
the
practise
hereof
vincet
v●ritas
,
let
truth
go
on
conquering
,
and
to
conquer
,
the
Lord
will
arise
and
scatter
all
the
clouds
of
darkness
and
opposition
,
and
take
away
the
reproach
from
his
servants
,
cast
upon
them
for
witnessing
to
his
truth
,
and
being
zealous
for
his
name
,
let
them
be
ashamed
who
transgress
without
cause
,
if
we
are
reproached
let
us
take
it
patiently
,
sith
it
is
for
our
pretious
Redeemers
sake
,
who
hath
said
you
are
my
friends
if
you
do
whatsoever
I
command
ye
,
and
in
another
place
,
whosoever
therefore
shall
break
one
of
these
least
Commandments
and
teach
Men
,
so
he
shall
be
called
the
least
in
the
Kingdom
of
God
.
Brethren
remember
that
the
Spir●t
of
God
pronounces
them
worthy
of
commendation
who
stand
fast
and
keep
the
ordinances
as
they
were
delivered
to
them
,
and
the
more
we
see
evil
Men
and
Seducers
labouring
on
every
side
of
us
,
to
tread
under
feet
,
and
contemptiously
despising
of
them
,
let
us
stir
up
our selves
with
one
heart
in
the
defence
of
them
,
and
as
they
are
appointed
,
as
Conduit-pipes
for
the
conveyances
of
the
Spirit
,
and
blessings
of
the
Gospel
to
our
Souls
,
so
let
us
walk
as
such
that
experience
the
inward
life
and
vertue
of
them
,
that
thereby
we
may
beautifie
the
Gospel
and
Doctrine
of
God
and
our
Saviour
in
all
things
having
Lamps
&
Oy
lalso
in
our
Vessels
,
the
form
of
sound
words
;
&
power
of
godliness
in
our
hearts
and
lives
.
And
now
finally
Brethren
that
I
may
not
be
further
tedious
unto
you
,
my
breathings
and
desires
are
,
that
the
God
and
Father
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
,
the
Father
of
ligh●s
,
the
God
of
all
comfort
and
consolation
would
fill
you
with
the
knowledge
of
his
will
in
all
wisdom
,
and
spiritual
understanding
,
and
grant
you
more
clear
and
heavenly
communion
with
himself
,
and
one
with
another
in
the
paths
of
peace
and
righteousness
and
in
able
you
to
walk
inoffensively
in
all
well
pleasing
being
fruitful
in
every
good
work
,
and
that
the
God
of
all
grace
would
establish
,
strengthen
and
settle
you
in
his
truth
and
ways
,
that
so
you
may
remain
unmoveable
like
a
rock
,
in
these
evil
and
perilous
times
,
wherein
so
many
turn
aside
;
giving
ear
to
seducers
,
imposters
,
and
lying
spirits
,
with
which
our
days
so
abound
,
that
it
will
be
a
choice
blessing
to
be
kept
from
falling
,
and
preserv●d
without
blame
till
the
coming
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
.
Now
that
the
God
of
peace
,
that
brought
again
from
the
dead
our
Lord
Jesus
,
the
great
Shepherd
of
the
Sheep
,
through
the
blood
of
the
everlasting
Covenant
,
would
sanctify
you
throughout
,
&
keep
you
from
falling
and
present
you
without
spot
before
him
,
in
the
day
of
his
glorious
appearances
,
shall
be
the
constant
and
hearty
prayer
of
Your
Brother
,
and
Servant
for
Christ
,
and
his
Truth
sake
.
Benjamin
Keach
.
Laying
on
of
Hands
UPON
BAPTISED
BELIEVERS
,
As
such
proved
both
from
Scripture
,
and
Antiquity
,
to
be
a
holy
Institution
of
JESUS
CHRIST
.
THE
INTRODUCTION
.
AS
it
is
matter
of
grief
,
and
trouble
,
to
many
sober
,
and
pious
Christians
,
so
it
is
no
less
of
admiration
to
see
such
eminent
,
and
worthy
Persons
beclouded
,
and
darkned
,
concerning
one
Ordinance
that
are
so
clear
in
,
and
so
much
for
the
practise
of
another
,
how
well
hath
Mr.
Danvers
written
of
late
concerning
Baptisme
?
How
hath
he
defended
it
,
against
strong
opposition
,
as
a
glorious
Institution
of
Jesus
Christ
?
did
he
not
appear
like
a
Starr
of
the
first
Magnitude
?
but
how
soon
eclypsed
:
and
darkned
of
his
light
?
(
I
do
not
mean
from
the
Interposition
of
an
earthy
or
cloudy
Body
,
that
was
observed
to
arise
a
little
after
,
to
diminish
,
or
lessen
his
shining
,
which
is
thorow
the
operation
of
his
light
ready
to
vani●
away
)
but
it
is
from
some
inward
defect
,
I
mean
th●
darkness
of
his
own
understanding
,
or
ignorance
concerning
another
Principle
of
the
Christian
R●ligion
,
viz.
Imposition
of
hands
upon
baptised
B●lievers
,
as
such
which
he
hath
in
a
latter
Tre●tise
cried
down
,
as
much
as
he
cried
Baptisme
uprendring
it
to
be
nought
else
,
save
a
meer
human●
innovation
,
or
Anti-Christian
forgerie
,
wherea●
nothing
can
be
more
clear
,
then
that
it
is
of
th●
same
nature
,
and
authority
with
Baptisme
,
an●
ought
equally
to
be
contended
for
,
being
Inteprima
Rudimenta
Fidei
Christianae
:
Amon●
the
first
Rudiments
of
the
Christian
Faith
Dangerous
it
is
to
pull
one
stone
out
of
the
Foundation
of
the
House
of
God
,
the
Lord
open
his
eye●
to
see
his
weakness
;
however
what
he
hath
written
concerning
this
Principle
,
is
in
this
ensuin●
Treatise
examined
,
weighed
,
and
particulerly
answered
.
CHAP.
I.
MR.
Danvers
in
his
Introduction
tells
u●
page
the
third
,
having
given
us
an
Account
both
from
Scripture
,
and
Antiquity
,
of
the
business
of
Baptisme
,
i●
its
Institution
,
subject
,
manner
,
and
end
,
&c.
I
may
neither
be
unnecessary
,
nor
unprofitable
to
give
us
an
account
of
Laying
on
of
hands
,
no●
only
because
it
immediately
follows
that
of
Baptisme
,
Heb
.
6
1
,
2.
but
more
especially
becaus●
for
Confirmation
(
as
it
hath
been
called
)
it
had
been
next
after
Baptisme
so
solemly
asserted
,
practised
,
and
enjoined
,
both
in
former
,
and
latter
times
,
as
an
Ordinance
of
Christ
,
and
essentialy
necessary
to
Church
Communion
;
But
what
this
Laying
on
of
hands
is
,
and
how
that
of
Confirmation
is
founded
upon
the
Word
of
God
,
he
tells
us
,
he
shall
consider
,
examine
,
and
recommend
it
to
the
judgement
of
all
discerning
,
and
impartial
Christians
.
Sir
,
you
have
in
your
Treatise
of
Baptisme
done
well
;
Jehovah
bless
your
work
and
pains
therein
;
and
is
it
so
in
very
deed
?
is
the
ground
,
and
reason
why
you
undertoke
to
write
●bout
Laying
on
of
hands
,
because
it
immediately
●ollows
Baptisme
,
Heb
.
6.
1.
2
?
And
do
you
find
●t
so
clearly
to
follow
that
of
Baptisme
in
Heb
.
6.
?
and
hath
that
of
Confirmation
,
as
it
is
●alled
,
been
so
solemly
asserted
in
former
,
and
●atter
times
as
an
Ordinance
of
Christ
,
and
es●entialy
necessary
to
Church
Communion
?
Me
●hinks
if
this
be
so
,
you
should
be
very
careful
●ow
you
speak
,
or
write
against
such
an
Ordi●ance
,
which
do●h
so
immediately
follow
Bap●isme
,
according
to
the
Scripture
;
and
more
●specially
considering
what
you
speak
about
Au●hors
,
and
Antiquity
,
concerning
Confirmation
,
●r
laying
on
of
hands
,
it
having
been
so
solemly
●sserted
,
practised
,
and
enjoined
,
as
above
●aid
.
Though
for
my
part
I
do
not
judge
it
worth
●y
while
,
to
make
such
a
narrow
search
into
Authors
,
Canons
,
Decrees
of
general
Councels
,
and
the
like
,
as
probable
you
,
and
many
may
d●
considering
we
have
the
plain
word
of
Christ●
speaking
so
clearly
in
the
case
,
what
need
w●
trouble
our selves
further
,
especially
being
sati●fied
,
as
some
of
the
Fathers
have
said
themselve●
that
no
Doctors
,
nor
Councels
are
of
any
auth●rity
,
or
credit
without
the
Word
of
God
▪
y●
finding
so
many
of
the
Ancients
,
speaking
●
plainly
,
and
clearly
touching
this
Ordinanc●
though
under
another
name
,
it
rather
then
e●
doth
confirm
me
in
my
belief
,
and
practise
her●
in
;
and
one
would
think
it
should
the
more
stu●ble
you
,
for
whatsoever
credit
,
or
esteem
so●
of
those
Authors
are
whom
you
mention
,
ye●
judge
you
will
grant
several
of
them
,
to
be
famous
as
most
who
have
writen
since
the
Apo●les
time
,
as
hereafter
may
be
hinted
,
In
the
next
place
you
tell
us
,
what
method
y●
will
observe
in
writing
your
Treatise
,
viz.
First
,
Give
us
an
account
what
you
find●
this
Rite
(
as
you
are
pleased
to
call
it
)
in
t●
New
Testament
.
Secondly
,
How
asserted
,
and
practised
by
●
Ancients
with
the
opinions
of
the
Fathers
,
a●
Decrees
of
Councels
.
Thirdly
,
How
practised
,
and
injoined
by
●
Church
of
Rome
.
Fourthly
,
How
by
the
Church
of
England
.
Fifthly
,
How
maintained
by
some
of
the
P●byterian
,
and
Independent
perswasion
.
Sixthly
.
How
practised
,
and
injoined
by
●veral
of
the
baptised
Churches
in
this
Nation
.
You
then
proved
to
shew
,
how
Laying
of
hands
was
used
in
the
New
Testament
.
First
,
In
benediction
,
Mark
10.
16.
Secondly
,
For
healing
,
Mark
6.
5.
Thirdly
,
For
conferring
the
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
before
Baptisme
,
Acts
9.
17.
Af●er
Baptisme
,
Acts
8.
14.
Fourthly
,
In
Ordination
,
Acts
6.
6.
1
Tim
.
●4
.
14.
Acts
13.
3.
I
readily
grant
what
you
say
,
about
the
seve●al
sorts
of
Laying
on
of
hands
,
and
the
use
,
and
●nd
of
them
,
save
that
I
must
needs
except
against
,
what
you
speak
concerning
the
third
●ort
,
you
do
affirm
that
hands
were
laid
upon
Persons
,
for
the
confering
the
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spirit
;
two
Scriptures
you
mention
for
●he
proof
,
the
first
in
Acts
9.
17.
the
other
in
Acts
8.
14
,
15
in
which
affirmation
you
altoge●her
See
Gods
Oracle
p.
62
,
63.
beg
the
question
,
and
prove
nothing
,
nor
●emove
what
hath
been
said
to
this
very
point
;
●n
this
I
must
withstand
you
,
for
you
go
to
fast
,
●nd
I
should
be
glad
could
I
be
an
Instrument
●n
the
hand
of
Christ
;
to
rectifie
your
understanding
herein
,
for
you
seem
to
be
much
mistaken
about
that
Text
,
in
Acts
9.
17.
but
especially
concerning
that
in
Acts
8.
14
,
15.
I
shall
therefore
offer
something
in
the
first
place
to
this
;
Doth
not
the
Scripture
say
plainly
in
Acts
9
17.
that
Ananias
put
his
hands
upon
Saul
,
that
he
might
receive
his
sight
,
why
should
you
say
then
,
it
was
for
the
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
if
that
which
is
expressed
to
be
the
effects
of
Ananias
,
his
putting
his
hands
on
Paul
,
was
the
only
end
of
that
service
;
which
is
according
to
your
own
arguings
upon
Acts
8.
14.
Acts
19.
16.
then
〈…〉
was
only
for
his
sight
;
for
it
is
said
he
receive
his
sight
,
but
not
a
word
of
his
receiving
th●…
Holy
Ghost
,
when
he
laid
his
hand
upon
him
though
he
was
sent
to
Saul
,
that
he
might
r●…
ceive
the
Spirit
is
granted
;
but
whether
by
layin●…
on
of
hands
,
or
some
other
means
,
you
are
y●…
to
prove
;
this
being
an
extraordinary
case●…
and
different
from
that
in
Acts
8.
14
,
15.
vi●…
Ananius
his
laying
hands
on
Saul
as
a
bli●…
Man
,
that
he
might
receive
his
sight
(
which
a●…
wers
to
that
in
Mark
16.
18.
)
and
Peter
a●…
John
laying
their
hands
on
them
in
Acts
8.
1●…
as
on
baptized
Believers
,
as
such
for
their
r●…
ceiving
of
the
holy
Spirit
,
makes
nothing
to
t●…
Controversie
depending
;
though
Mr.
Danv●…
hath
put
them
together
,
as
if
the
subject
,
ma●…
ner
,
and
end
,
was
one
and
the
same
.
But
S●…
condly
,
to
proceed
to
that
Scripture
Acts
8.
1●…
where
mention
is
made
of
Peter
,
and
Johns
l●…
ing
their
hands
on
baptised
Believers
in
San●…
ria
,
which
you
affirm
was
also
for
to
confer
t●…
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spirit
;
but
how
mu●…
you
are
mistaken
herein
,
shall
now
be
examin●…
Since
it
appears
not
that
the
Apostles
that
we●…
at
Jerusalem
,
did
either
send
Peter
,
and
John●…
Samaria
upon
that
account
,
or
that
they
did
〈…〉
their
hands
upon
those
believing
Samaritains
that
only
end
;
't
is
very
strange
that
Mr.
Danv●…
should
affirm
any
such
thing
,
but
to
prevent
the
fore
this
mistake
,
let
us
once
again
exam●…
these
Texts
:
Now
when
the
Apostles
,
which
were
Jerusalem
,
heard
that
Samaria
had
received
the
W●…
of
God
,
they
sent
unto
them
Peter
,
and
John
,
who
when
they
were
come
down
,
prayed
for
them
that
they
might
receive
the
Holy
Spirit
,
(
't
is
not
said
the
extraordinary
gifts
▪
but
the
Holy
Spirit
,
those
you
see
are
the
express
words
)
for
as
yet
(
faith
the
Text
)
●e
was
fallen
upon
none
of
them
,
only
they
were
baptised
in
the
name
of
the
Lord
Jesus
;
then
laid
they
their
hands
on
them
,
and
they
received
the
Holy
Ghost
.
Vers
.
14
,
25.
I
know
't
is
objected
from
the
following
words
,
that
the
Spirit
came
down
upon
them
in
some
visible
,
or
extraordinary
manner
,
because
that
Simon
saw
,
that
through
laying
on
of
the
Apostles
hands
the
Holy
Spirit
was
given
;
This
is
only
a
supposition
,
for
who
can
tell
what
kind
of
manifestations
of
the
Spirit
might
appear
in
them
,
which
might
convince
Simon
that
they
had
the
Holy
Spirit
?
the
Text
doth
not
say
,
they
either
spake
with
tongues
▪
or
wrought
Miracles
;
But
if
for
arguments
sake
,
we
should
grant
they
did
receive
the
Spirit
,
in
some
extraordinary
manner
,
as
those
in
Acts
19.
it
would
not
therefore
follow
,
that
this
was
the
absolute
end
of
this
service
;
for
if
we
may
reason
as
you
and
others
have
done
after
this
manner
,
that
that
which
was
the
effects
of
their
laying
their
hands
upon
them
,
was
the
end
why
they
laid
on
their
hands
,
and
that
end
is
by
none
attained
in
these
days
,
therefore
hands
is
not
practicable
in
these
days
;
we
shall
shew
you
the
sad
Consequences
,
and
absurdities
that
would
follow
it
;
't
is
said
Acts
4
:
31.
that
when
the
Apostles
had
prayed
,
the
place
was
shaken
where
they
were
assembled
;
(
Now
mark
)
because
this
miracle
was
wroug●
as
the
effect
of
their
praying
;
can
it
be
thoug●
that
was
the
end
of
Prayer
,
or
that
we
must
no●
pray
,
because
no
such
effects
are
wrought
now●
And
when
Philip
had
baptised
the
Eunuch
,
Act
8.
39.
't
is
said
that
the
Spirit
caught
away
Phi●lip
,
that
the
Eunuch
saw
him
no
more
;
what
strange
thing
was
this
,
that
followed
Baptisme
but
now
because
this
Miracle
followed
as
the
effect
of
that
administration
,
shall
we
conclud●
that
that
was
the
end
of
the
Ordinance
of
Baptisme
?
But
again
in
Acts
10.
44.
while
Pete●
was
preaching
the
word
to
Cornelius
,
and
to
those
that
were
in
his
house
,
't
is
said
,
The
Holy
Ghos●
fell
on
all
them
that
heard
the
word
,
so
that
they
spake
with
tongues
&c.
Now
shall
we
say
,
th●
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
or
Miracles
was
the
end
of
preaching
,
because
such
kind
o●
effects
followed
preaching
?
Surely
none
will
argue
so
,
that
understand
themselves
a
right
,
fo●
if
that
was
the
end
of
preaching
,
because
it
wa●
the
effect
that
followed
;
and
that
effect
now
never
following
,
we
may
say
as
many
do
,
preaching
is
ceased
,
if
you
,
and
others
reason
right
;
fo●
such
,
and
such
extraordinary
gifts
of
the
Spiri●
followed
[
say
you
]
when
baptised
Believers
did
come
,
under
laying
on
of
hands
,
in
the
Apostles
dayes
;
these
gifts
are
not
given
now
,
therefore
that
Ordinance
is
ceased
,
being
only
for
the
Confirmation
of
the
Gospel
.
By
the
same
Argument
,
all
the
Institution
o●
Christ
may
be
denyed
,
as
well
as
laying
on
of
hands
.
As
First
,
Meeting
and
assembling
together
;
See
Acts
2.
1.
't
is
said
,
They
were
all
met
together
with
one
accord
in
one
place
,
and
suddenly
there
came
a
sound
from
Heaven
,
as
of
a
rushing
wind
,
and
it
filled
all
the
house
where
they
were
sitting
:
Vers
.
2.
And
there
appeared
unto
them
cloven
tongues
like
fire
,
and
sate
upon
each
of
them
;
Vers
.
3.
And
they
were
all
filled
with
the
Holy
Ghost
,
and
began
to
spake
with
tongues
,
as
the
Spirit
gave
them
utterance
.
Here
is
no
mention
made
of
any
other
Ordinance
,
save
only
assembling
together
,
and
mind
what
effects
followed
;
these
effects
follow
:
Not
now
,
shall
we
therefore
assemble
together
no
more
?
The
Seekers
make
use
of
this
objection
,
against
all
Ordinances
,
saying
none
are
impowered
to
administer
any
,
because
not
so
indowed
with
power
from
an
High
,
and
their
arguments
fully
agree
with
yours
herein
,
against
laying
on
of
hands
.
Of
this
let
the
rational
judge
.
Secondly
,
When
the
Apostles
prayed
,
the
house
was
shaken
,
but
't
is
not
so
now
;
doth
prayer
therefore
cease
to
be
a
duty
?
Thirdly
,
When
Christ
was
baptised
,
there
was
a
voice
heard
from
Heaven
,
saying
:
This
is
my
beloved
Son
▪
in
whom
I
am
well
pleased
,
and
the
Spirit
came
down
in
likeness
of
a
Dove
:
And
when
the
Eunuch
was
baptised
,
the
Spirit
caught
away
Phillip
;
but
such
effects
follow
not
now
when
Persons
are
baptised
;
ergo
it
's
not
the
duty
of
any
to
be
baptised
now
,
if
yours
be
right
reason
.
Fourthly
,
Peter
preached
to
the
Jews
,
Acts
2.
and
at
one
Sermon
three
thousand
were
converted
:
And
he
preached
to
Cornelius
,
Acts
10
and
while
he
preached
,
the
holy
Spirit
came
upon
them
that
heard
the
Word
,
that
they
spake
with
tongues
;
but
such
effects
as
these
follow
not
now
,
ergo
no
man
is
Authorized
to
preach
now
,
by
your
arguing
.
Fifthly
,
When
Paul
laid
his
hands
on
those
baptised
Believers
,
Acts
19.
the
holy
Spirit
came
upon
them
,
and
they
spake
with
tongues
,
and
prophetised
;
but
these
effects
follow
not
now
,
when
baptised
Believers
have
hands
laid
upon
them
,
must
we
therefore
lay
hands
no
more
?
Surely
we
have
no
more
reason
to
neglect
,
or
lay
this
aside
,
then
we
have
to
lay
aside
all
the
other
Ordinances
,
considering
the
like
effects
followed
them
respectively
,
as
well
as
Laying
on
of
hands
;
But
contrary
wise
I
must
needs
say
,
instead
of
being
stumbled
,
or
weakned
in
my
Faith
,
and
practise
,
concerning
laying
on
of
hands
,
from
the
Consideration
of
those
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
(
being
the
effects
that
followed
once
or
twice
,
as
expressed
in
the
Scripture
)
that
I
am
thereby
abundantly
confirmed
,
and
established
in
it
,
and
that
because
I
find
every
Gospel
Ordinance
,
and
Institution
of
Jesus
Christ
,
was
in
the
Primitive
time
more
,
or
less
confirmed
,
according
to
Heb
.
2.
4.
by
Signes
,
Wonders
,
and
divers
Miracles
,
and
Gifts
of
the
Holy
Ghost
,
according
to
his
own
will
;
and
finding
this
Ordinance
of
imposition
of
hands
,
so
visibly
owned
by
Jehovah
,
and
wonderfully
confirmed
by
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
like
as
Assembling
together
,
Prayer
,
Preaching
,
and
Baptizing
hath
been
,
it
is
I
say
of
an
establishing
nature
to
me
.
And
I
see
no
ground
any
Person
hath
to
except
against
this
Ordinance
,
more
then
any
of
the
other
,
notwithstanding
what
ever
hath
been
said
,
spoken
,
or
writen
against
it
from
hence
;
And
because
I
know
this
hath
stumbled
many
People
,
which
you
seem
to
hint
;
(
viz.
)
saying
that
the
end
of
laying
on
of
hands
,
Acts
8.
19.
was
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
;
I
shall
be
the
larger
upon
this
particular
fully
to
remove
,
and
take
of
this
objection
,
which
in
part
hath
already
been
done
;
but
to
proceed
,
I
do
affirm
again
that
the
end
of
that
laying
on
of
hands
,
Acts
8.
14.
15.
was
not
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
and
I
argue
thus
:
First
,
Because
it
was
never
Propounded
as
the
end
of
it
,
neitheir
can
you
nor
any
other
Opposer
prove
it
was
;
what
can
you
Instance
in
the
Case
,
sith
what
you
mention
of
such
and
such
effects
which
followed
,
proves
nothing
in
the
least
.
Secondly
,
It
could
not
be
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
or
Miracles
,
because
those
extraordinary
Gifts
were
not
promised
,
unto
baptised
Believers
as
such
,
nor
was
it
ever
given
but
to
some
particular
Persons
;
only
I
grant
,
the
Holy
Spirit
is
promised
to
all
,
as
it
is
the
Comforter
,
according
to
John
14.
16.
If
ye
love
me
,
keep
the
Commandements
,
I
shall
pray
the
Father
,
and
he
shall
send
you
another
Comforter
,
even
the
Spirit
of
truth
,
which
shall
abide
with
you
for
ever
.
All
that
are
Disciples
of
Christ
,
who
believe
,
and
are
baptised
,
have
the
Spirit
promised
to
them
,
as
further
might
be
made
appear
,
Act.
2.
38.
Then
said
Peter
repent
,
and
be
baptised
every
one
of
you
in
the
Name
of
Jesus
Christ
,
for
the
remission
of
Sins
,
and
ye
shall
receiveive
the
Gift
of
the
Holy
Spirit
,
for
the
promise
is
to
you
,
and
all
that
are
afar
of
even
as
many
as
the
Lord
our
God
shall
call
.
The
Spirit
of
God
being
so
plainly
promised
,
to
all
that
were
obedient
to
Jesus
Christ
,
or
were
the
called
of
God
;
the
Apostles
,
which
were
at
Jerusalem
,
hearing
how
God
had
called
by
his
blessed
Word
,
and
Spirit
,
the
Samaritains
to
obedience
,
they
well
knew
,
and
were
assured
that
the
Holy
Spirit
,
the
Comforter
,
was
their
right
promise
,
and
priviledge
,
as
well
as
any
other
Gospel
Believers
;
and
therefore
they
sent
them
Peter
,
and
John
,
to
the
end
they
might
receive
(
through
the
use
of
that
holy
ordinance
)
the
promise
of
the
Father
;
and
upon
the
consideration
that
the
Samaritains
were
Gentiles
,
or
such
that
were
not
of
the
Seed
of
Abraham
,
according
to
the
flesh
,
and
some
of
the
first
of
the
Gentiles
race
,
that
were
called
by
the
preaching
of
the
Gospel
,
Jehovah
was
pleased
to
give
some
visible
sign
,
and
demonstration
of
his
receiving
of
them
into
his
grace
,
and
favour
,
for
the
satisfaction
of
any
of
the
Jewish
Disciples
,
that
might
be
doubting
concerning
the
extent
of
the
blessings
of
Christ
,
and
the
Gospel
;
for
palpable
it
is
that
for
some
time
after
the
death
,
and
resurrection
of
Christ
,
few
of
the
Apostles
themselves
did
understand
the
glorious
intent
,
and
purpose
of
the
Almighty
,
in
bringing
in
of
the
Gentiles
,
making
them
fellow
Heirs
,
and
of
the
same
Body
,
and
Partakers
of
his
promise
in
Christ
,
through
the
Gospel
,
Eph.
3.
6.
This
I
humbly
conceive
might
be
one
reason
,
why
God
did
so
visibly
own
the
Ordinance
of
Laying
on
of
hands
,
when
administred
as
well
as
for
the
Confirmation
of
the
Ordinance
it self
;
But
if
you
will
still
say
,
that
the
reason
,
end
,
or
cause
,
why
Peter
,
and
John
did
lay
their
hands
upon
those
baptised
Believers
,
was
not
for
the
Spirit
,
the
Comforter
,
as
so
considered
,
but
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
thereof
,
I
shall
proceed
to
a
third
reason
,
and
thus
I
argue
.
Thirdly●
Either
Peter
,
and
John
,
when
they
laid
their
hands
on
those
Believers
,
and
prayed
for
the
Spirit
,
they
prayed
in
Faith
,
or
not
in
Faith
?
if
in
Faith
,
then
they
had
(
I
presume
)
some
ground
,
or
promise
of
God
,
and
Christ
,
to
build
their
Faith
upon
,
concerning
what
they
did
pray
for
;
But
if
it
was
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
as
you
affirm
,
where
shall
we
find
any
such
promise
,
that
they
might
ground
their
Faith
upon
?
and
is
it
not
sinful
to
pray
for
that
which
God
hath
no
where
promised
,
considering
what
the
Scripture
saith
?
Rom.
14.
23.
There
are
divers
promises
as
hath
been
hinted
,
which
God
hath
made
of
his
giving
of
the
Spirit
;
I
grant
,
but
not
the
extraordinary
Gifts
If
any
should
object
against
me
,
Mar.
16.
17
18.
and
say
miraculous
Gifts
are
promised
to
such
that
do
believe
,
&c.
I
answer
that
by
believing
,
cannot
be
ment
the
grace
of
Faith
in
that
place
,
for
if
it
should
,
we
may
say
,
no
Man
doth
now
believe
,
or
hath
true
Faith
in
Christ
;
it
is
therefore
meant
of
the
extraordinary
Gift
of
Faith
,
o●
Faith
of
Miracles
,
according
to
1
Cor
.
12.
9.
and
13.
2.
He
that
so
believe
,
nothing
can
be
to
hard
for
him
.
,
God
promised
he
would
pour
out
of
his
Spirit
,
on
his
Servants
,
and
Hand-maids
;
And
our
Lord
Jesus
in
John
14.
16.
promised
the
Comforter
,
to
all
that
did
love
him
,
and
keep
his
Commandements
;
And
in
Acts
2.
38.
It
is
promised
to
all
that
repent
,
and
are
baptised
;
doubtless
it
was
by
vertue
of
these
premisses
,
or
promisses
of
the
like
nature
;
Peter
,
and
John
prayed
,
and
laid
their
hands
on
those
Believers
in
Samaria●
and
Paul
on
those
at
Ephesus
,
Acts
19.
or
else
shew
us
what
ground
,
or
promise
they
had
;
If
you
say
,
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
were
promised
;
Then
say
I
,
they
were
promised
to
Persons
of
such
,
and
such
a
name
,
or
to
Persons
of
such
,
or
such
a
qualification
.
Now
,
surely
none
will
say
,
to
Persons
of
such
,
or
such
a
name
,
therefore
it
must
be
promised
to
Persons
so
,
or
so
qualified
,
and
those
qualifications
also
must
be
known
;
if
the
qualifications
be
not
Repentance
,
Faith
,
and
Baptisme
,
then
assign
what
they
are
;
If
you
say
,
Faith
,
and
Repentance
be
the
qualifications
;
Then
say
I
,
the
promise
of
the
extraordinary
Gift
is
made
to
every
Christian
Man
,
and
Woman
;
yea
and
every
sincere
Believer
must
receive
those
Gifts
,
or
God
doth
fail
of
his
promise
;
For
certain
I
am
,
there
is
not
one
Soul
,
that
is
a
Believer
indeed
,
having
obeyed
from
the
heart
the
form
of
Doctrine
,
taught
and
delivered
to
the
Saints
,
but
hath
more
,
or
less
received
the
Spirit
of
God
,
according
to
the
promise
,
or
promisses
,
made
unto
them
as
Persons
so
,
and
so
qualified
,
as
hath
already
been
minded
.
Fourthly
,
The
end
of
that
Laying
on
of
hands
,
Acts
8.
could
not
be
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
because
those
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
or
Miracles
,
serves
not
for
them
that
believe
,
but
for
them
that
believe
not
.
Now
can
any
think
,
Peter
,
and
John
was
sent
by
the
Apostles
from
Jerusalem
,
to
those
that
had
received
the
word
,
and
were
baptised
in
Samaria
,
for
the
profit
,
and
benefit
of
the
Unbelievers
there
,
that
they
(
viz.
)
such
that
did
not
believe
in
Samaria
,
might
by
beholding
the
Miracles
,
or
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
given
to
them
that
did
believe
,
be
convinced
that
Jesus
was
the
Christ
.
Surely
no
Man
can
think
,
or
imagine
any
such
thing
,
especially
considering
the
Text
saith
plainly
:
They
were
sent
to
them
that
had
received
the
Word
,
and
were
baptised
;
Sent
for
their
particuler
Comfort
,
and
further
Consolation
in
Christ
Jesus
,
that
so
they
might
stand
compleat
in
the
whole
will
of
God
,
and
might
be
made
Partakers
of
the
Spirit
of
promise
,
made
to
every
believing
Soul
baptised
,
Acts
2.
38.
for
as
much
as
it
was
their
right
,
and
they
standing
in
great
need
of
it
,
as
all
poor
Souls
do
,
who
enter
themselves
under
Christs
Banner
;
For
as
our
Lord
Jesus
,
after
he
was
baptised
,
had
the
Spirit
descending
down
upon
him
,
and
was
straightway
exposed
to
temptation
from
the
Devil
,
even
so
are
all
his
Followers
,
when
they
take
up
the
Profession
of
the
Gospel
,
to
expect
to
meet
with
sore
trials
,
temptations
,
and
afflictions
,
and
therefore
have
need
of
the
Spirit
,
to
strengthen
,
encourage
,
support
,
and
comfort
them
,
and
to
give
them
further
assurance
of
the
love
of
God
,
that
they
may
not
flag
,
nor
be
disheartened
,
but
may
be
abundantly
enabled
to
overcome
all
Enemies
and
opposition
,
and
remain
faithful
unto
the
Lord
Jesus
Christ
unto
the
death
;
And
to
this
end
doubtless
did
the
Apostles
send
Peter
,
and
John
from
Jerusalem
,
and
they
when
they
came
did
pray
,
and
lay
their
hands
upon
those
Men
,
and
Women
baptized
,
even
for
the
Holy
Spirit
of
promise
,
for
their
particular
profit
,
comfort
and
benefit
,
and
not
for
extraordinary
Gifts
,
or
Miracles
,
which
was
(
't
is
plain
Heb
.
2.
4.
)
for
the
Confirmation
of
the
Gospel
to
them
that
believe
;
not
according
to
that
passage
,
1
Cor
.
14.
22.
wherefore
tongues
are
for
a
sign
not
to
them
that
believe
,
but
to
them
that
believe
not
;
but
prophesying
serveth
not
for
them
that
believe
not
,
but
them
which
believe
.
Fifthly
,
This
being
so
,
it
could
not
be
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
that
the
Apostles
did
lay
on
their
hands
upon
those
in
Samaria
,
because
there
was
no
need
of
further
Miracles
,
forasmuch
as
Phillip
had
wrought
such
mighty
Miracles
,
and
wonders
in
that
City
before
,
even
in
so
much
that
they
were
all
convinced
;
yea
the
very
Sorcerer
himself
believed
,
and
continued
with
Philip
,
and
wondred
beholding
the
Miracles
,
and
Signes
which
were
done
,
Acts
8.
13.
Surely
the
Apostles
at
Jerusalem
hearing
of
those
things
,
and
how
the
People
,
yea
the
whole
City
were
convinced
,
and
satisfied
,
that
Jesus
was
the
Christ
,
would
never
have
sent
Peter
,
and
John
,
to
do
that
work
which
was
so
effectually
done
before
by
Phillip
;
and
●herefore
I
conclude
,
that
that
laying
on
of
hands
,
Acts
8.
was
not
for
Tongues
,
Miracles
,
or
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
as
Mr.
Danvers
doth
affirm
pag
.
4.
and
this
being
so
,
my
work
is
almost
done
already
;
for
if
●e
hath
●missed
in
giving
us
a
true
Account
,
how
Laying
of
on
hands
was
used
in
the
New
Testament
,
he
hath
missed
in
the
main
case
off
all
;
for
if
that
Laying
on
of
hands
,
in
Acts
8.
14.
15.
and
Acts
19.
was
not
for
the
extraordinary
Gifts
of
the
Spirit
,
the
greatest
Objection
is
answered
,
and
the
chief
stumbling
block
taken
out
of
the
way
of
Gods
People
;
For
if
Prayer
,
and
Laying
on
of
hands
,
was
practised
upon
baptised
Believers
as
such
,
as
a
Principle
of
Christs
Doctrine
,
for
the
promised
Spirit
,
the
Comforter
as
so
considered
,
which
is
the
absolute
right
portion
,
and
priviledge
of
every
believing
Soul
to
the
end
of
the
World
,
then
doubtless
the
Ordinance
must
needs
remain
in
full
force
,
and
vertue
,
as
Gods
way
,
means
,
or
method
of
conveyance
of
the
said
Spirit
,
to
all
his
Chosen
alwayes
even
until
the
end
;
But
because
I
shall
have
further
occasion
to
speak
more
to
this
anon
,
I
shall
forbear
inlarging
upon
it
here
.
CHAP.
II
.
Shewing
though
this
holy
Institution
of
Christ
h●
been
corrupted
by
Anti-Christ
,
yet
it
ought
●
therefore
to
be
rejected
.
MR.
Danvers
pag
.
6.
doth
proceed
,
to
she
how
Laying
on
of
hands
hath
been
●serted
by
the
Antients
,
and
by
the
Canons
,
a●
Decrees
of
several
Councels
.
Pag
.
15.
how
●
the
Church
of
Rome
.
Page
17.
how
by
t●
Church
of
England
.
Page
24.
how
asserted
●
some
,
both
of
the
Presbyterian
,
and
Independe●
perswasion
,
&c.
What
earnings
,
or
advantage
he
could
pr●pound
to
himself
,
by
filling
up
so
many
Pages
his
Book
with
Storys
of
this
kind
,
I
know
no●
Many
Persons
(
as
I
am
informed
)
and
as
I
ha●
heard
some
say
my self
,
do
judge
what
he
ha●
done
in
this
respect
,
doth
make
more
against
hi●self
,
then
us
;
Nay
some
,
who
are
for
this
Ord●nance
,
seem
to
be
much
confirmed
by
what
he
ha●
said
concerning
Antiquity
in
the
practise
thereo●
&
look
upon
themselves
,
as
beholding
to
Mr.
Da●vers
for
his
pains
in
searching
into
Authors
,
an●
in
producing
so
much
,
both
from
Antient
,
an●
Modern
Writers
,
for
Laying
on
of
hands
as
immediately
following
Baptisme
,
and
as
necessar●
to
Church
Communion
;
And
I
must
confess
I
did
not
think
so
much
could
have
been
produced
from
Authors
,
and
Antiquity
in
the
case
,
a●
I
perceive
there
may
,
having
through
his
means
,
according
as
I
am
capable
,
made
some
search
:
Though
I
must
needs
say
,
if
there
were
ten
times
more
to
be
urged
upon
that
account
,
had
we
not
the
Authority
of
Gods
Word
,
to
warrant
our
practise
,
it
would
signify
nothing
:
For
we
will
say
with
Ignatius
:
Whoesoever
speaketh
more
Ignatius
his
Epist.
to
Hierom
.
then
is
written
,
although
he
fast
,
although
he
keep
his
Virginity
,
although
he
work
Miracles
,
although
he
Prophecy
,
yet
let
him
seem
to
thee
a
Wolf
amongst
the
Sheep
.
But
to
proceed
,
I
do
wonder
that
Mr.
Danvers
should
condemn
,
and
wholly
cast
away
,
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
baptised
Believers
,
and
have
nothing
to
do
with
it
,
because
it
had
been
corrupted
by
the
false
Church
;
the
subject
,
and
manner
of
administration
being
quite
altered
,
and
changed
;
the
Ordinance
,
or
pure
Institution
being
turned
into
abominable
Superstition
;
may
he
not
as
well
cast
away
Baptisme
,
and
the
Supper
of
the
Lord
also
,
sith
they
have
been
every
way
as
much
corrupted
,
changed
,
and
polluted
as
this
;
Nay
what
Ordinance
hath
not
,
our
work
is
to
discover
,
and
remove
all
Popish
additions
,
and
pollutions
,
which
in
the
dayes
of
darkness
crept
in
,
that
so
we
may
see
every
Institution
shining
forth
in
its
primitive
purity
,
and
splender
;
and
not
reject
any
Ordinance
of
Christ
,
because
polluted
by
Anti-Christ
,
what
though
it
be
,
as
you
say
(
viz
)
that
those
Popes
,
Councels
,
and
Fathers
,
that
enjoined
,
and
imposed
Infants
Baptisme
for
an
Ordinance
of
Christ
,
enjoined
that
of
confirming
of
Infants
.
If
it
was
as
early
corrupted
,
altered
,
and
changed
as
Baptisme
,
ought
we
not
,
since
God
hath
given
us
the
light
of
his
Word
,
and
Spirit
,
to
recover
it
from
those
corruptions
as
well
as
Baptisme
;
The
Baptisme
of
Infants
is
,
we
all
say
,
a
Popish
Tradition
,
or
humane
Innovation
,
yet
is
Baptisme
Christs
Ordinance
,
so
we
in
like
manner
say
,
is
laying
on
of
hands
upon
Infants
;
or
such
that
have
only
been
baptised
in
Infancy
,
a
meer
Popish
Rite
,
and
Innovation
,
and
yet
is
Laying
on
of
hands
an
Ordinance
of
Christ
,
as
divers
worthy
Men
have
clearly
proved
from
Gods
Word
,
and
what
though
the
Antient
Fathers
,
and
Councels
,
which
you
speak
of
,
together
with
those
of
the
Church
of
Rome
,
and
England
,
do
wholly
fly
unto
Tradition
,
to
prove
their
practice
of
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
Children
;
this
will
no
more
weaken
our
practice
,
of
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
baptised
Believers
,
then
their
flying
to
Tradition
,
and
Usage
of
the
Church
(
for
that
you
know
hath
been
their
strongest
ground
)
to
prove
their
Infants
Baptisme
,
doth
weaken
our
practice
of
baptizing
Believers
.
Those
of
the
false
Church
,
who
wholly
make
use
of
Tradition
to
prove
their
Paeaobaptisme
,
might
without
doubt
,
had
God
been
pleased
to
open
their
eyes
,
seen
that
Baptisme
was
a
Divine
Institution
,
which
was
practised
by
the
Apostles
;
even
so
might
they
also
have
easily
seen
,
that
(
that
)
Laying
on
of
hands
,
practised
by
the
Apostles
next
after
Baptisme
,
was
Christs
holy
appointment
;
though
they
could
not
find
their
ridiculous
Rite
,
and
blasphemous
Ceremony
of
Confirming
Children
so
to
be
,
there
being
not
the
least
word
of
God
for
it
.
But
from
what
you
say
of
Authors
,
especially
concerning
the
first
four
,
this
I
observe
(
to
be
short
)
that
in
the
Anti-Christian
Church
all
along
,
ever
since
the
Apostacy
,
from
the
good
old
way
of
the
Gospel
,
there
hath
been
somewhat
practised
,
and
kept
up
in
the
room
,
and
imitation
of
that
Laying
on
of
hands
(
instituted
by
Christ
,
and
practised
by
the
Apostles
)
upon
baptised
Believers
as
such
,
and
as
necessary
to
Church
Communion
,
as
well
as
they
have
kept
up
something
which
they
call
Baptisme
,
in
imitating
of
the
true
Baptisme
.
And
Secondly
,
't
is
plain
,
and
evident
,
that
as
the
Church
of
Rome
hath
changed
,
and
corrupted
in
an
abominable
manner
the
holy
Ordinance
of
Baptisme
,
in
the
respect
of
the
subject
,
and
manner
of
Administration
,
and
have
added
abundance
of
ridiculous
,
and
superstitious
fopperies
to
it
;
even
so
they
have
done
by
the
Laying
on
of
hands
:
The
Silver
is
become
Isaiah
1.
22
dross
,
and
the
Wine
mixed
with
Water
.
He
shall
(
saith
Daniel
)
think
to
change
times
,
and
Laws
Daniel
7.
25.
(
speaking
of
the
little
Horn
)
and
they
shall
be
given
into
his
hand
&c.
But
to
proceed
(
doth
Mr.
Danvers
utterly
detect
all
those
impious
forgeries
,
and
Ceremonies
used
in
Baptisme
,
and
contended
for
by
those
Fathers
,
Councels
,
and
corrupt
Churches
,
he
speaks
of
,
and
so
clearly
witness
against
them
,
and
confute
them
,
for
changing
the
fubject
,
and
manner
of
baptizing
;
&
yet
all
the
while
holdeth
for
Baptisme
it self
,
and
faithfully
contend
for
it
;
yea
and
conclude
too
,
notwithstanding
those
abuses
,
and
corruptions
(
seeing
)
by
the
Antients
,
and
in
the
false
Church
Baptisme
all
along
was
maintained
,
it
doth
rather
confirm
,
and
prove
the
thing
itself
to
be
an
Ordinance
of
Jesus
Christ
then
otherwise
(
though
not
as
they
perform
,
and
practise
it
)
why
cannot
he
do
the
like
concerning
that
Rite
of
Popish
confirmation
?
we
do
detect
,
and
abominate
all
those
Superstitious
Ceremonies
used
by
them
,
and
witness
against
them
for
changing
of
the
subject
,
(
viz.
)
from
baptised
Believers
to
sprinkled
Infants
,
or
such
as
were
rantised
in
their
Infancy
;
and
yet
contend
for
the
thing
it self
as
it
was
practised
in
the
Apostles
time
,
and
little
reason
he
hath
to
blame
us
herein
:
Sith
,
the
work
of
Reformation
,
or
to
labour
to
reduce
Ordinances
to
their
primitive
purity
,
and
luster
,
is
by
himself
,
and
all
accounted
a
glorious
work
:
yea
,
and
it
is
a
full
and
compleat
Reformation
,
that
we
all
long
for
,
not
only
for
one
Ordinance
to
be
restored
,
&
refined
from
the
dross
,
and
abominable
filth
of
Popish
Traditions
,
but
every
appointment
,
and
Ordinance
of
Christ
.
Mr.
Danvers
page
30.
having
given
us
an
account
,
how
Laying
on
of
hands
,
or
Confirmation
,
hath
been
asserted
,
and
practised
:
(
-
By
the
Antients
.
-
By
Councels
:
-
By
the
Church
of
Rome
.
-
By
the
Church
of
England
.
-
By
some
of
the
Independent
,
and
Presbyterians
perswasion
.
-
And
Lastly
,
By
some
of
the
baptised
Churches
)
he
comes
to
examine
upon
what
ground
such
a
great
Ordinance
hath
been
,
and
is
enjoined
:
Doubtless
it
doth
concern
us
all
,
to
see
what
ground
,
or
Scripture
warrant
we
have
for
whatever
we
do
,
or
is
done
in
the
worship
,
and
service
of
God
;
And
as
touching
Confirmation
,
or
Laying
on
of
hands
,
as
asserted
,
and
practised
by
some
he
speaks
of
,
I
marvel
not
that
they
leave
the
Scripture
,
and
fly
to
Tradition
:
For
First
,
as
touching
the
thing
which
the
Popish
Church
calls
an
Ordinance
of
Jesus
Christ
,
't
is
so
blasphemous
,
and
ridiculous
(
as
he
well
observes
)
that
the
very
naming
of
the
particulers
thereof
,
may
fully
detect
the
folly
,
and
impiety
of
it
;
whether
respecting
the
name
,
which
is
called
Chrysme
,
Unction
,
perfection
,
&c.
or
the
nature
,
which
is
done
by
putting
the
sign
of
the
Cross
with
the
Bishops
finger
,
in
the
forehead
of
the
Confirmed
,
with
these
words
:
I
sign
thee
with
the
sign
of
the
Cross
,
and
with
the
Chrysme
of
salvation
,
in
the
Name
of
the
Father
,
Son
,
and
Holy
Spirit
;
the
Party
being
in
a
white
Garment
,
his
head
bound
with
linnen
,
his
hair
cut
,
and
attended
with
Gossips
,
or
Sureties
;
this
is
that
(
saith
Mr.
Danvers
)
which
several
Popes
,
and
Councels
,
have
by
their
Canons
,
and
Decrees
determined
,
and
enjoyned
as
the
great
Sacrament
of
Confirmation
,
pag
.
3.
Well
might
Hommius
tell
us
,
that
it
is
not
only
contrary
to
the
Scriptures
,
but
Blasphemous
,
and
Idolatrous
,
and
the
vain
invention
of
Superstitions
Men
.
And
Tilenus
call
it
,
an
excrement
of
Antichrist
.
And
Amescus
say
,
th●
reasons
given
for
the
same
by
the
Papists
,
ar●
both
empty
,
and
vain
.
And
Mr.
Calvin
cry
ou●
against
it
,
as
is
minded
by
Mr.
Danvers
;
T●
which
I
might
add
a
passage
out
of
a
Treatise●
of
Mr.
Hanmors
,
who
though
he
is
very
clear●
as
touching
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
Adult
Persons
Baptised
,
before
they
are
admitted
to
the
Lords
Table
,
yet
doth
cry
down
the
Papists
practise
herein
,
in
respect
of
manner
,
and
form
;
they
use
(
saith
he
)
anointing
with
Chrysme
,
a
compound
,
of
Oyl
and
Balsom
,
consecrated
by
the
Bishop
;
which
as
it
was
never
instituted
by
Christ
,
nor
his
Apostles
,
so
saith
he
(
as
some
affirm
it
)
had
its
original
from
Calixtus
Bishop
of
Rome
,
Anno
218.
who
ordained
Confirmation
to
be
performed
with
Chrysme
,
which
before
was
done
with
imposition
of
hands
without
Chrysme
:
And
further
he
speaks
concerning
the
form
,
which
(
saith
he
)
they
make
to
lye
in
these
words
:
Consigno
te
signo
Crucis
,
&
confirmo
te
Chrysmate
salutis
,
in
nomine
Patris
,
&
Filio
,
&
Spiritus
Sancti
:
I
sign
thee
with
the
sign
of
the
Cross
,
and
confirm
thee
with
the
Chrysme
of
Salvation
,
in
the
Name
of
the
Father
,
Son
and
Holy
Ghost
;
A
meer
humane
invention
and
device
See
Mr.
Hanmor
on
Confirmation
the
antient
way
of
compleating
Church
Members
pag
.
45.
(
saith
Mr.
Hanmor
)
that
hath
not
the
least
shadow
for
it
from
the
Scripture
;
also
another
exception
he
brings
,
against
the
Popish
way
of
Laying
on
of
hands
(
viz
)
in
respect
of
the
subject
,
they
Confirming
Infants
,
when
according
to
the
Apostolical
Institution
,
it
belongs
only
to
such
as
are
Adult
;
And
apparent
't
is
that
Calvin
from
hence
bore
his
witness
against
Confirmation
,
(
viz
)
in
respect
of
the
abuse
,
and
corruption
of
it
,
as
appears
in
his
Institut
.
lib
.
4.
cap
.
19.
To
which
agrees
the
testimony
of
Chemnities
;
our
Men
(
saith
he
)
have
often
shewed
,
that
the
rite
Confirmation
,
if
the
unprofitable
Superstitions
Traditions
,
and
such
that
are
repugnant
to
the
Scripture
,
were
removed
,
may
piously
be
used
to
the
edification
of
the
Church
,
according
to
the
consent
of
the
Scripture
,
Exercitat
.
upon
Confirm
.
pag
.
65.
That
Calvin
owned
Confirmation
,
or
Laying
on
of
hands
to
be
a
Divine
Institution
,
take
his
own
words
:
Namneque
satis
prosua
utilitate
commendarii
potest
sanctum
hoc
Institutem
,
nec
Papistis
satis
exprobari
tam
flagitiosa
Corruptela
Quodillus
in
pueriles
vertoneo
;
Ineptias
non
mosustulerunt
e
medio
sed
eo
quo
qua
ad
Impurae
,
&
impiae
Superstitionis
praetextum
turpit
sunt
abusi
:
For
neither
can
this
holy
Institution
(
saith
he
)
be
enough
commended
for
its
utility
,
nor
the
Papists
be
sufficiently
upbraided
with
their
so
flagitious
corruption
of
it
,
that
by
turning
of
it
into
Childesh
fopperies
,
they
have
not
only
taken
it
away
,
but
have
also
so
far
shamefully
abused
it
,
for
a
colour
of
an
impure
,
and
impious
Superstition
.
And
further
he
saith
:
Adulterinam
enimillam
Confirmationae
,
quam
in
ejus
surrogarunt
instar
Meretricis
,
magna
Ceremoniarum
splendere
multisque
pomparum
fucis
sinae
modo
ornant
:
For
they
do
beyond
measure
deck
that
Adulterous
Confirmation
,
which
they
have
substituted
in
its
room
like
an
Harlot
with
great
splendor
of
Ceremonies
.
If
therefore
(
(
saith
that
worthy
Author
in
his
said
Exercit
.
pag
.
51.
Excercitat
.
upon
Confirm
.
)
Confirmation
shall
be
,
drained
from
these
mixtures
of
humane
Inventions
,
that
have
for
a
long
time
so
defaced
,
an●
deformed
it
(
viz.
)
not
called
it
a
Sacrament
,
i●
their
Popish
matter
both
(
remote
,
and
proxima
)
o●
anointing
with
consecrated
Chrysme
,
the
forehea●
of
the
Confirmed
in
the
form
of
a
Cross
be
removed
;
if
not
Infants
,
nor
Children
,
who
are
not
yet
arrived
to
years
of
discretion
be
admitted
,
bu●
such
that
are
Adult
,
who
are
able
to
give
an
account
of
their
Faith
,
and
the
work
of
Grace
upo●
their
hearts
;
finally
if
those
feigned
effects
,
mentioned
by
them
as
the
end
and
use
of
it
,
togethe●
with
those
idle
additions
,
that
have
betided
it
i●
the
declining
times
of
the
Church
,
be
rejected
an●
cast
of
;
and
if
done
only
with
Prayer
,
and
Laying
on
of
hands
,
for
the
admission
of
Persons
a●
full
Members
,
to
the
enjoyment
of
all
Churc●
Priviledges
,
as
most
agreeable
to
that
of
the
Apostolical
,
and
primitive
times
,
will
(
saith
he
▪
I
conceive
be
found
to
be
exceeding
useful
,
an●
advantagious
,
as
a
thing
requisite
,
if
not
necessary
to
a
right
Reformation
;
and
the
reducing
o●
the
Churches
of
Christ
to
their
native
beauty
,
an●
primitive
purest
state
,
and
constitution
,
&c.
And
that
it
might
appear
it
was
not
only
hi●
own
Judgement
,
together
with
Calvin
,
an●
Chemnities
,
he
produceth
several
other
emine●
Lights
of
the
Reformed
Churches
(
viz.
)
Peu●
Martyr
,
the
Divines
of
Leyden
,
Paraus
,
R●vot
,
Peter
du
Moulin
,
Didoclamus
,
as
all
wi●nessing
to
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
the
Baptise
such
,
as
an
Apostolical
Institution
;
and
that
●ich
ought
to
be
practised
by
the
Churches
of
●rist
,
being
refined
from
all
Popish
corrup●ns
,
and
additions
,
as
the
best
expedient
,
and
●diest
way
to
a
happy
Reformation
,
according
●he
primitive
Patern
;
To
which
I
might
add
●
.
Caryl
,
Mr.
Baxter
,
Mr.
Ralph
Venning
,
and
●
.
G.
Hughes
,
who
all
speak
the
same
things
●ncerning
Confirmation
,
as
may
be
seen
in
●eir
Epistles
to
the
forementioned
Book
of
Mr.
Independents
,
and
Presbyterians
clear
touching
laying
on
of
hands
,
as
refined
from
Popish
pollutions
.
●anmors
,
in
commendation
,
and
approbation
●ereof
;
and
indeed
to
see
how
clear
they
be
their
understandings
,
concerning
this
Ordi●nce
of
Laying
on
of
hands
,
and
how
learnedly
,
●d
judiciously
they
have
laboured
to
recover
it
●m
those
Popish
mixtures
,
and
cursed
pollu●ons
of
the
Romish
Church
,
hath
been
of
a
re●eshing
nature
unto
me
;
though
I
can't
but
●mire
in
the
mean
while
,
they
should
still
re●ain
so
blind
,
and
dark
concerning
Baptisme
,
●t
perceiving
how
that
also
hath
been
as
vilely
●orrupted
,
and
changed
from
the
Apostolical
In●itution
,
in
respect
of
the
subject
,
and
manner
●f
administration
,
as
well
as
in
regard
of
those
●dle
,
and
ridiculous
forgeries
,
and
additions
,
●f
Chrysmes
,
Consignations
,
Albes
,
Salt
,
Spittle
,
●ureties
,
&c.
which
they
witness
against
;
Now
●ere
but
their
eyes
opened
so
,
as
to
recover
,
●nd
drain
Baptisme
from
Popish
corruptions
,
mu●ations
,
or
alterations
upon
this
account
also
,
●ow
would
it
add
to
the
beauty
,
and
perfection
of
●heir
Confirmation
,
and
Reformation
;
(
provided
according
to
their
light
they
would
also
get
into
the
practise
of
both
;
)
and
what
glorious
Churc●
might
they
soon
come
to
be
,
ye
excel
man●
the
baptised
Congregations
,
in
respect
of
plain
form
,
order
,
and
constitution
of
the
Ho●
of
God
,
according
to
the
primitive
Pate●
But
to
proceed
(
there
are
few
,
or
none
●
can
gather
)
do
appose
this
Ordinance
,
s●
some
of
the
Baptists
,
of
which
Mr.
Danvers
n●
be
reckoned
the
chief
;
for
besides
these
mod●
Writers
,
already
mentioned
,
who
speak
so
f●
concerning
Laying
on
of
hands
,
with
praye●
God
,
for
more
of
his
Holy
Spirit
of
promi●
&
as
an
orderly
admission
unto
Church
Com●nion
,
the
perswasion
,
or
judgement
of
the
Asse●bly
of
Divines
,
concerning
this
Ordinance
might
also
produce
,
how
clearly
they
do
ag●
with
the
forementioned
Presbyterian
,
and
In●pendent
Ministers
herein
,
you
may
see
in
th●
Annotations
on
Heb
.
6.
But
no
more
of
this
at
present
,
least
we
●
far
digress
from
the
matter
in
hand
,
that
wh●
we
have
here
said
,
is
in
answer
to
Mr.
Danve●
in
respect
of
the
rite
it self
,
or
thing
called
Co●firmation
;
and
how
to
be
rejected
(
as
we
ha●
a
cloud
of
witnesses
agreeing
with
us
herein
and
how
to
be
maintained
,
owned
,
and
practis●
by
the
Churches
of
Christ
.
I
shall
now
return
to
Mr.
Danvers
,
pag
.
3●
he
having
in
pag
.
31.
shewed
us
how
blasph●mous
,
Those
of
the
Antients
he
cites
.
and
abominable
a
thing
the
rite
of
Co●firmation
is
,
as
hath
been
asserted
by
the
A●tients
,
and
Decrees
of
the
general
Councel●
and
practised
by
the
corrupt
Churches
.
In
t●
●…
xt
place
he
comes
to
enquire
,
what
credit
or
●…
thority
the
Fathers
,
or
Doctors
are
of
that
●…
tness
to
it
,
whose
authority
he
labours
to
dis●…
ove
,
calling
them
suborned
Witnesses
,
and
●…
ights
of
the
post
.
CHAP.
III
.
●…
kewing
who
the
Ancients
are
,
and
of
their
credit
,
and
authority
,
who
have
born
witness
to
Laying
on
of
hands
.
ADmit
we
grant
what
Mr.
Danvers
speaks
,
concerning
Dyonis
.
Areopagite
,
and
the
De●…
tal
Epistles
of
the
first
Popes
,
to
be
impious
●…
s
,
and
forgeries
,
shall
we
therefore
conclude
●…
y
are
all
suborned
Witnesses
(
viz.
)
the
An●…
nts
who
have
writen
concerning
Laying
on
●…
hands
;
Surely
many
of
the
Fathers
,
who
have
●…
n
witness
thereunto
,
are
generally
received
,
〈…〉
their
authority
approved
as
the
best
of
hu●…
ne
A.
D
200.
Tertullian
de
Bapt
.
c
.
6.
Writers
;
What
say
you
to
Tertullian
,
shall
call
him
a
Knight
of
the
Post
?
take
his
Testi●…
ny
:
Manus
imponitur
per
benedictionem
ad●…
ocans
,
&
invitans
Spiritum
Sanctum
,
tunc
ille
●…
anctissimus
Spiritus
super
emundata
,
&
bene●…
icta
Corpora
libens
a
Patre
descendit
:
After
Baptisme
the
hand
is
imposed
by
blessing
and
call●…
ng
,
and
inviting
of
the
Holy
Spirit
;
then
that
●…
ost
Holy
Spirit
willingly
descends
from
the
Fa●…
ker
,
upon
the
Bodies
that
are
cleansed
,
and
bles●…
Moreover
he
saith
:
It
is
the
fleshly
,
or
outward
act
of
Baptisme
,
that
we
are
dipt
in
w●…
Tertul
.
de
Bapt
.
ad
Quintil
.
cap
.
8.
the
spiritual
effects
,
that
we
are
freed
fro●…
Sins
:
Then
follows
,
Laying
on
of
hands
〈…〉
Dispenser
inviting
the
Spirit
of
God
by
Pr●…
And
again
being
cleansed
by
Baptismal●…ter
(
saith
he
)
we
are
disposed
for
the
〈…〉
Spirit
,
under
the
hands
of
the
Angel
o●…
Church
;
And
further
speaking
concernin●…
happy
state
of
the
Church
in
his
day
,
he
〈…〉
De
Pra
Script.
cap
.
36.
she
believeth
in
God
;
she
signs
with
water
〈…〉
is
baptiseth
;
)
she
cloaths
with
the
Spirit
,
〈…〉
by
Imposition
of
hands
;
)
she
feeds
with
th●…
charist
;
and
exhorts
to
Martyrdom
;
and
ag●…
this
Order
,
or
Institution
,
she
receive●…
Man
.
Another
suborned
Witness
that
I
shall
ca●…
if
we
must
call
him
so
,
shall
be
Eusebius
(
no●…
Pope
of
that
name
,
)
but
Eusebius
Pamphilus
▪
lived
in
the
time
of
Constantinus
Magnus●…
Emperor
,
about
three
hundred
years
〈…〉
Christ
,
he
certifies
fully
to
our
purpose
,
Euseb
.
lib
.
7.
c
.
2.
the
ancient
manner
of
receiving
Members●…
the
Church
,
was
with
Prayer
,
and
Laying
o●…
hands
;
Doubtless
by
calling
it
the
ancient●…ner
,
it
must
needs
refer
to
the
Apostles
time●…
Again
Eusebius
declareth
,
that
one
No●…
Euseb
.
lib
.
6.
c
26.
being
sick
was
baptised
,
if
it
may
be
cal●…
Baptisme
(
saith
he
)
which
he
received
,
fo●…
obtained
not
after
his
recovery
,
that
whic●…
should
have
done
by
the
Canon
of
the
Chu●…
to
wit
Confirmation
by
the
hands
of
the
Bis●…
which
having
not
obtained
,
how
can
he
be●…posed
to
have
received
the
Holy
Spirit
?
〈…〉
was
about
the
year
260.
't
is
also
to
be
noted
,
that
in
neither
of
those
places
,
nor
any
where
else
in
Eusebius
,
is
the
least
mention
made
of
Crossing
,
or
Chrysme
,
in
the
administration
of
this
Ordinance
.
Cyprian
shall
be
the
next
,
whom
none
I
suppose
A.
D.
250.
Cyprian
his
Epist.
to
Jubar
73.
do
take
for
a
suborned
Witness
,
having
urged
that
of
the
Apostles
going
to
Samaria
,
to
impose
hands
on
those
that
Phillip
had
baptised
(
saith
he
)
which
custom
is
also
descended
to
us
,
that
they
who
are
baptised
,
might
be
brought
by
the
Rulers
of
the
Church
,
and
by
Prayer
,
and
Imposition
of
hands
obtain
the
Holy
Ghost
.
In
his
Ep.
to
Stephen
speaking
of
Heretiks
Epist.
72.
210.
Origen
.
Again
saith
Cyprian
:
It
is
of
no
purpose
to
lay
hands
on
them
to
receive
the
Holy
Spirit
,
unless
they
receive
the
Baptisme
of
the
Church
.
I
might
produce
Origen
,
in
his
7.
Homily
upon
Ezekiel
,
who
speaks
concerning
it
.
Also
Hierom
,
who
answers
this
question
,
Hierom
.
Dial
.
ad
a
Lucifer
.
(
viz.
)
why
he
that
is
baptised
in
the
Church
,
doth
not
receive
the
Holy
Ghost
,
but
by
imposition
of
hands
(
saith
he
)
This
observation
for
the
honour
of
the
Priesthood
,
did
descend
from
the
Scriptures
;
If
you
ask
me
where
it
is
written
?
't
is
answered
,
in
Actibus
Apostolorum
:
't
is
written
in
the
Acts
of
the
Apostles
.
Ambrose
is
cited
by
H.
Danvers
himself
;
with
Ambrose
.
Augustin
.
Chrysoft
.
Theodoret
.
Augustine
,
and
some
others
whose
authority
is
not
questioned
:
To
which
I
might
add
Chrysostom
,
Theodoret
,
&c.
Several
others
,
yea
many
might
be
produced
,
besides
those
he
calls
suborned
witness
;
and
yet
have
we
far
better
Authors
,
and
witnesses
,
to
defend
this
sacred
truth
,
for
we
have
the
authority
of
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ●
't
is
left
on
record
amongst
the
first
principles
o●
his
Doctrine
;
we
have
the
testimony
of
the
Apostles
Peter
▪
and
John
;
and
one
not
inferior
to●
them
,
)
viz.
)
blessed
St.
Paul
:
as
hath
,
and
shal●
(
God
assisting
)
be
made
further
evident
:
And
upon
no
better
authority
,
I
must
confess
,
is
thi●
sacred
Ordinance
imposed
upon
us
.
But
now
to
speak
more
directly
to
Mr.
Danvers
,
what
he
insisteth
upon
in
pag
.
33.
about
the
rite
of
Confirmation
,
as
't
is
practised
in
the
Church
of
Rome
,
and
as
corrupted
from
the
pure
Institution
,
we
readily
grant
that
it
is
of
no
better
Authority
then
Infants
Baptisme
.
And
as
touching
what
he
speaks
of
Rivet
,
that
it
was
Rivet
Controv
.
Tom
.
2.
neither
instituted
by
Christ
,
or
his
Apostles
,
't
is
spoken
with
respect
of
the
Popish
manner
,
with
Chrysme
,
and
other
ridiculous
Ceremonies
,
Exercit
.
pag
.
44.
which
was
before
done
with
Prayer
,
and
Imposition
of
hands
without
Chrysme
,
they
did
,
saith
Mr.
Baxter
,
make
hast
to
corrupt
it
,
they
quickly
introduced
the
Crosses
,
and
Crysme
,
but
from
the
beginning
it
was
not
so
:
And
as
touching
what
he
speaketh
concerning
Ambrose
.
Jerom
,
Augustin
,
and
some
others
,
it
is
granted
,
they
lived
in
those
times
when
the
Church
was
adulterated
,
and
the
holy
appointments
of
Christ
corrupted
,
and
changed
from
their
primitive
purity
;
and
this
makes
no
more
against
the
holy
Ordinance
of
Laying
on
of
hands
,
then
it
doth
against
Baptisme
,
and
the
Supper
of
our
Lord
,
&c.
as
I
have
already
shewed
;
All
that
Mr.
Danvers
hath
said
hitherto
of
Tradition
,
and
Fathers
,
makes
only
against
the
Church
of
Rome
,
and
England
,
and
others
who
have
drunk
of
the
Whores
cup
;
those
things
which
they
cry
up
for
Apostolical
Traditions
,
are
nought
,
else
sure
meer
humane
innovations
,
and
cursed
inventions
of
corrupt
Men
.
I
shall
close
this
with
a
passage
of
Doctor
Jer
.
Ta●ler
,
in
his
Epistle
Dr.
Tayler
Epist.
Dedicat
.
Dedicatory
,
treating
about
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
baptised
Persons
as
such
(
saith
he
)
this
was
ancient
,
and
long
before
Popery
entered
into
the
World
,
and
that
this
rite
hath
been
more
abused
by
Popery
then
by
any
thing
.
Concerning
what
Mr.
Danvers
speaks
of
the
Waldenses
;
that
the
true
Waldenses
were
against
Imposition
of
hands
;
if
that
be
true
which
he
says
,
yet
it
must
be
understood
,
that
it
was
the
Popish
Confirmation
which
they
disowned
,
called
a
Sacrament
,
accompanied
with
Ceremonies
;
for
so
I
find
they
express
themselves
:
Such
a
Confirmation
I
grant
they
witness
against
,
as
being
none
of
Christs
Institution
,
but
introduced
by
the
Devils
instigation
,
't
was
the
corruption
of
it
,
and
not
the
thing
it self
.
Doubtless
they
witness
against
,
that
they
owned
not
Laying
on
of
hands
at
all
after
Baptisme
,
before
admission
was
granted
to
the
Lords
Table
;
I
judge
it
will
be
to
hard
for
Mr.
Danvers
to
make
appear
.
But
if
they
should
be
ignorant
of
this
truth
't
is
no
marvel
,
considering
the
day
they
lived
in
.
If
it
should
be
objected
,
they
with
other
Churches
,
and
People
he
mentions
,
were
much
enlightened
into
the
truths
of
the
Gospel
.
That
is
no
good
argument
,
since
glorious
Reformers
,
and
eminent
enlightened
Souls
,
m●…
notwithstanding
lye
short
of
some
Institution
the
Almighty
,
as
appears
both
in
the
Old
,
a●…
New
Testament
:
What
glorious
light
had
D●…
vid
,
Solomon
,
Hezekiah
,
Josiah
,
and
many
othe●…
of
the
Godly
Kings
,
and
Prophets
in
Juda
?
an●…
yet
one
thing
,
which
was
plainly
laid
down
〈…〉
the
Book
of
the
Law
,
they
were
short
in
;
nay
,
〈…〉
some
judge
,
they
did
not
see
it
,
(
viz
▪
)
sittin●…
in
Booths
in
the
Feast
of
the
seventh
Moneth
of
which
we
read
in
N●…
hemiah
8.
13
,
14.
the
found
written
(
saith
the
Text
)
in
the
Law
,
whic●…
God
commanded
by
Moses
,
that
the
Children
〈…〉
Israel
should
dwell
in
Booths
,
in
the
Feast
of
t●…
seventh
Moneth
;
Vers
.
15.
And
all
the
Congr●…
gation
of
them
,
that
were
come
again
out
〈…〉
Captivity
,
made
Booths
,
and
sate
under
th●…
Booths
;
for
since
the
days
of
Joshua
the
Son
〈…〉
Nun
,
unto
that
day
,
had
not
the
Children
〈…〉
Israel
done
so
;
and
there
was
very
great
gla●…
ness
,
verse
47.
CHAP.
IV
.
Shewing
upon
what
ground
,
some
of
the
Independe●…
and
Presbyterian
perswasion
,
have
asserted
Laying
on
of
hands
on
baptised
Persons
.
IN
pag
.
36.
Mr.
Danvers
having
done
with
Tr●…
dition
,
and
Fathers
,
he
tells
us
,
he
will
co●…
sider
the
Scripture
grounds
,
that
is
urged
i●…
proof
hereof
by
the
Independents
,
and
those
o●…
the
Presbyterian
perswasion
;
In
the
first
place
,
which
is
principally
Heb
6.
1.
2.
which
he
saith
,
Mr.
Hanmor
modestly
expresseth
,
to
be
but
a
probable
ground
.
To
which
I
shall
give
this
answer
,
that
though
Mr.
Hanmor
doth
use
such
a
Phrase
(
viz.
)
calling
Heb
.
6.
1
,
2
a
probable
ground
,
he
doth
not
say
,
't
is
but
a
probable
ground
;
and
those
that
read
his
Book
shall
find
,
that
he
doth
abundantly
,
by
the
testimony
of
divers
famous
Men
,
endeavour
to
prove
it
,
to
be
absolutely
the
Laying
on
of
hands
,
intendeth
in
that
Scripture
.
See
page
25
,
26.
And
since
I
find
many
eminent
Men
,
speaking
so
plainly
upon
this
account
on
Heb
,
6.
1.
2.
and
to
satisfie
some
Persons
herein
,
and
prevent
mistakes
,
take
a
few
instances
out
of
Mr.
Hanmor
,
as
the
judgement
of
several
Divines
upon
that
Text
.
The
first
I
shall
cite
is
Didoclavius
,
who
of
three
Interpretations
of
this
Text
,
mentioned
Didoclavius
c
.
2.
by
him
,
admits
of
this
(
viz.
)
Laying
on
of
hands
after
Baptisme
,
and
before
admitted
to
the
Lords
Table
:
And
gives
a
reason
why
it
may
be
called
Confirmatory
.
Nempe
rationae
Ecclesiae
approbantis
,
&
confirmantis
sua
approbatione
examinatum
ad
verum
,
illud
ac
genuina
Confirmationis
Sacramentis
admittentis
:
(
viz.
)
Because
of
the
Churches
approving
,
and
by
their
approbation
confirming
of
the
Person
,
examined
,
and
admitting
him
unto
that
true
,
and
genuine
rite
of
Confirmation
.
The
next
is
Major
,
On
this
place
(
saith
he
)
Major
on
Heb
.
6.
2.
all
that
I
have
seen
(
mark
)
understand
it
of
Imposition
of
hands
upon
such
as
have
been
baptised
only
,
Bullinger
.
Mr.
Hooker
alledging
T.
C.
thus
speaking
,
tel●
Mr.
Hooker
lib
.
5.
Sect
.
6.
in
his
Appendix
pag
.
3.
me
,
why
there
should
be
any
such
Confirmation●
seeing
that
no
one
title
thereof
can
be
found
in
the
Scripture
;
Thus
answers
ironically
,
excep●
the
Epistle
to
the
Hebrews
chap.
6.
2.
be
Scripture
plainly
intimating
(
saith
Mr.
Hanmor
)
the
thought
that
place
to
be
a
sufficient
ground
fo●
it
,
and
that
to
be
the
meaning
of
the
Apostle
there
.
Mr.
Parker
,
who
refuting
the
Arguments
o●
Mr.
Parker
de
Polit
.
Eccles
.
lib
.
3.
c
.
16.
35.
those
that
plead
for
Episcopal
Confirmation
,
dot●
at
large
assent
(
saith
our
Author
)
that
which
is
b●
me
delivered
.
First
,
He
shews
the
general
nature
,
and
en●
of
it
,
(
viz.
)
the
admission
of
Members
into
Communion
of
the
Church
,
which
accordingly
was
made
use
of
towards
such
that
were
converted
.
This
Imposition
of
hands
(
saith
he
)
Heb
.
6.
2.
is
that
very
Ecclesiastical
Union
,
by
a
solemn
professing
of
Faith
,
and
admission
into
the
Church
.
Secondly
,
He
shews
the
necessity
of
it
,
from
this
Text
Heb
.
6
2.
(
saith
Mr.
Hanmor
.
)
Thirdly
,
That
it
ought
to
be
done
publickly
and
before
the
Church
:
Est
hic
or
do
inter
gra●
via
negotia
agitur
,
enim
de
membro
recipiendo
publicum
hoc
est
,
&
publici
juris
,
&
ideo
non
ni●
Ecclesiae
consensu
ejusdem
,
cui
adjungendus
est
competens
perficiendus
:
This
course
is
to
be
reckoned
among
the
weighty
affairs
,
it
is
a
public●
thing
,
and
of
publick
right
,
for
the
matter
i●
agitation
,
is
concerning
the
receiving
of
a
Member
,
and
therefore
not
to
be
performed
without
the
consent
of
that
same
Churah
,
to
which
the
competent
is
to
be
joined
.
Fourthly
.
He
shews
the
Antiquity
thereof
,
and
that
't
is
an
Apostolical
Institution
,
and
the
practise
of
the
Antient
Church
.
He
further
affirms
,
that
Piscator
so
understood
Pag
.
28.
Excertat
.
Piscator
,
Beza
.
Paraeus
,
Rivet
.
Heb
.
6.
1
,
2.
(
viz.
)
to
mean
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
the
Baptised
;
Also
Beza
,
Paraeus
,
and
Rivet
,
whose
words
take
as
followeth
:
Impositio
manuum
cujus
mentio
fit
Heb
.
6.
2.
referenda
est
ad
solemnem
Baptizatorum
Benedictionem
,
quae
a
Pastoribus
sole●at
fi●ri
eos
in
Christianissimi
vocationis
confirmantibus
:
Imposition
of
hands
,
whereof
mention
●●
made
Heb
.
6.
2.
is
to
be
referred
unto
the
solemn
benediction
of
the
Baptised
,
which
was
used
to
be
performed
by
the
Pastors
,
confirming
them
in
the
calling
of
Christianity
.
He
mentions
the
Doctors
of
Leyden
,
shewing
Doctors
of
Leyden
.
this
to
be
their
sence
upon
this
Text
also
.
Calvin
,
who
gives
this
only
,
as
the
thing
intendeth
by
the
Apostle
in
this
place
,
from
whence
Calvin
.
he
draws
this
remarkable
Inference
;
wherein
(
saith
Mr.
Hanmor
)
he
plainly
declares
,
his
apprehensions
concerning
the
original
and
Antiquity
of
this
practise
in
the
Church
of
Christ
(
Hic
unus
locus
&c.
)
this
one
place
(
saith
he
)
doth
abundantly
testify
,
that
the
original
of
this
Ceremony
(
viz.
)
Confirmation
,
or
Laying
on
of
hands
,
did
flow
from
the
Apostles
,
which
yet
afterwards
was
turned
into
a
Superstition
;
as
the
world
almost
always
doth
degenerate
from
the
best
Institutions
into
corruption
:
Wherefore
,
saith
Calvin
,
to
this
day
this
pure
Institution
[
mark
]
ought
to
be
reta●ned
,
but
the
Superstition
to
be
corrected
.
Why
should
Mr.
Danvers
presume
to
say
,
these
Men
confess
the
Scripture
is
but
a
probable
ground
,
and
that
Tradition
,
and
Antiquity
the
more
certain
.
And
again
that
there
is
nothing
but
a
saint
insinuation
from
the
Scripture
to
ground
Laying
on
of
hands
upon
.
What
Men
can
speak
more
fully
to
a
Text
?
But
to
proceed
,
he
adds
Hyperus
,
Imposition
Hyperus
.
of
hands
,
Heb
.
6.
2.
was
in
the
confirmation
of
those
that
had
been
baptised
(
saith
he
)
and
rightly
instructed
,
that
they
might
receive
the
Holy
Spirit
.
He
urgeth
several
other
Persons
of
the
same
mind
,
as
Ellyricus
Mr.
Deering
,
&c.
To
which
I
might
add
what
Mr.
Hughes
mentions
upon
this
account
,
speaking
of
this
Text
M.
Hughes
late
of
Plymouth
in
his
Ep.
to
M●
.
Hamors
Book
Heb
.
6.
2.
It
is
by
some
glorious
Lights
in
the
Church
saith
he
)
understood
(
viz.
)
of
Confirmation
,
in
that
Phrase
of
Imposition
of
hands
,
annexed
to
Baptisme
,
Heb
.
6.
Whence
it
is
said
,
that
this
abundantly
testifie
,
that
the
original
of
this
Ceremony
flowed
from
the
Apostles
.
Before
I
proceed
,
I
might
cite
a
passage
full
The
Assembly
on
Heb
.
6.
2.
to
the
same
purpose
,
as
the
Judgement
of
that
learned
Assembly
of
Divines
,
which
take
as
followeth
,
out
of
their
Annotations
on
Heb
.
6
2.
Laying
on
of
hands
,
which
say
they
,
is
usually
called
Confirmation
;
which
stood
First
,
in
examining
those
that
had
been
baptised
,
what
progress
they
had
made
in
Christianity
.
Secondly
,
In
praying
for
them
,
that
God
would
continue
them
in
the
Faith
,
&
give
them
more
grace
,
strengthening
them
by
his
Holy
Spirit
,
they
laid
their
hands
upon
them
,
whence
the
Apostolical
Constitution
was
called
,
Laying
on
of
hands
.
What
Mr.
Baxter
speaks
upon
this
account
I
Mr.
Baxter
on
Confir
.
p.
124
,
125
can't
well
omit
:
viz.
If
the
Universal
Church
of
Christ
(
saith
he
)
have
used
Prayer
,
&
Laying
on
of
hands
,
as
a
practise
received
from
the
Apostles
;
and
no
other
beginning
of
it
can
be
found
,
then
we
have
no
reason
to
think
this
Ceremony
to
be
ceased
,
or
to
interpret
the
foresaid
Scripture
,
contrary
to
this
practise
of
the
Universal
Church
.
But
the
antecedent
is
true
,
ergo
;
And
if
any
say
,
anointing
,
and
crossing
were
ancient
:
I
answer
(
saith
he
)
First
,
That
they
were
as
ancient
in
the
Popish
use
,
as
the
matter
of
a
Sacrament
,
or
necessary
signes
,
is
not
true
,
nor
proved
,
but
frequently
disproved
by
our
Writers
,
against
Popish
Confirmation
.
Secondly
,
Nor
can
it
be
proved
,
that
they
were
as
ancient
as
indifferent
things
.
Thirdly
,
We
prove
the
contrary
,
because
they
were
not
in
Scriptures
times
,
there
being
no
mention
of
them
.
Fourthly
.
So
that
we
bring
Antiquity
but
to
prove
the
continuance
of
a
Scripture
practise
,
and
so
to
clear
the
practise
of
it
;
But
the
Papists
plead
Fathers
,
for
that
which
the
Scripture
is
a
stranger
unto
.
I
shall
close
this
with
reverend
Mr.
Hooker
,
Hooker
Eccles
.
Polic
P
351.
the
ancient
Custom
of
the
Church
(
saith
he
)
was