And yet this is not to tye necessitie of saluation to the sacraments, nor to nousell men vp in that opinion. This is agreable with the scriptures, and therefore when they bring the baptised chylde they are receyued with this speciall commendation: I certifie you that you haue done well and according to due order. &c.
But nowe we speake in good earnest, when they answere this, let them tell vs howe this geare agreeth wyth the scriptures, and whether it be not repugnant or agaynst the worde of God?
And yet (you say) thys is not to tye necessitie of saluation to the sacramentes, nor to nousell men vp in that opinion. &c. No surely, no more than it is to teach, that children ought to be baptized, and not to tarry vntill suche time as they be able to answere for themselues.