ANd it is also to be observed, that the Baptisme unto which* 1.1 we are to be Baptized, hath attained its growth by many degrees, and according to the measure of each degree, Christ was pleased to accept of the like measure and proportion of faith, which was sutable to each degree of knowledge then extant; as in that of Circumcision, as also when the Israelites were bapti∣zed in the cloud, and in the sea; in all which, our Saviour did require no more saith, and obedience, then did proportion with that light of knowledge then extant; and so as the D••y-starre did appeare more visible, the more visible appearance of their saith was required. As appeareth by Johns Baptisme, wherein was re∣quired externall repentance, as we may read, Luke 3. where he exhorteth the Jewes, to bring forth fruits meet for repentance, or as became penitent men; and nor to think it were sufficient then to say, they had Abraham to their Father, in that the time was come that they must expresse that faith publickly themselves, which was in Abraham, and that if they refused so to doe (that then rather then God would w••nt a people to professe him) he would raise them out of the very stones that should effect it; and this was, in regard of the then so neare approach, or manifestation of the person of Christ, who was the light it selfe; and thus each of these Baptismes did prefigure other, untill it came to the highest pitch, viz. the most glorious Baptisme of Christ, viz. of the Holy Ghost, and of Fire, which was accomplished, at the day of Penticost, Act. 1. 2. 3. 4. at which time, it was delivered in its full perfection.
Rome ruin'd by VVhite Hall, or, The papall crown demolisht
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SECT. 7.
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Baptisms hath attained its ••••owth by many degrees.