native time granted; except of course for the "exigence" of mortal disease.

3. (a) "The Priest shall ask ;” to prevent the possibility of violating the law as to "One Baptism." (Nicene Creed)

(b) If, instead of "No," they shall answer “It is doubtful"; owing to the loss of Register, or the questionable character of the Registered rite, in respect of either "Minister, Matter, or Words," which are the Three Essentials ;— then the Conditional Form of Baptism must be used.

(c) And this will be the safe and wise course to pursue, even where an adult has been Confirmed and Communicated; since the Inward and Spiritual Grace of Baptism stands per se; and nothing can supply it but its own Outward and Visible Sign. (Vid. Suprà, “Is Dissenters' Baptism Valid?")

THE OFFICE OF ADULT BAPTISM.

The same as for Infants, mutatis mutandis; i.e., altered here and there to suit the case of "Riper years "and responsible persons able to answer for themselves.

1. Address. "Actual transgressions."

2 & 3. Prayers for "Safety" and "Remission." (Unaltered.)

4. Lection. S. John iii. The story of Nicodemus, an Adult; as contrasted with the "young children" of S. Mark.

5. (a) Not (as in Infant Baptism) a Commentary on the Lection; but an Address founded on various passages originally uttered to Adults, e.g., S. John iii. 5; S. Mark xvi. 15, 16; Acts ii. 38-40; 1 S. Pet. iii. 21.

(b) "Great necessity

where it may be had." The judgment of charity, which pronounces upon nothing that God " hath put in His own power." (Acts i. 7.)

(c) "Repenting and coming."

Adults must

have done this for themselves already, instead

of promising it in the future, as Infants do.

6. Prayer for Regeneration. (Unaltered.)

7. Address to Candidates, instead of Sponsors, as in Infant Baptism.

8. The Four Questions. (Unaltered.)

9. The Four Petitions. Do.

10. Water Sanctification.

11. The Baptism.

Do.

(a) Priest takes each by right hand..

(b) Places him conveniently by the Font, i.e.,

head sideways over the Water.

(c) Asks Godparents the Name. (d) Dips or Pours: saying, &c.

12. Reception and Cross Signature. (Unaltered.) 13. Invitation or Call: Do.

(a) Thanks for Regeneration.

(b) Prayer for Holy Life.

14. Paternoster.

15. Thanks and Prayer.

may continue." (Christmas

Observe. This Prayer occurs twice in the Office, once before Baptism and once after. It also occurs in each of the Infant Offices; before Baptism in Public, after Baptism in Private. In the two "before" cases, prayer is made for Regeneration; in the two "after," Regeneration is taken for granted as a gift already bestowed; and the prayer now is for Continuance " according to this beginning," or Final

Perseverance.

(a) The first half of Sponsorial Address in Infant Baptism, mutatis mutandis.

(b) "Rightly instructed;" an advance upon the "Sermons and Catechism" for children.

17. "And as for you," &c.

(a) The second half of do.

(b) "Put on Christ;" allusion to the "Chrisom" of Infancy, which symbolized the "Robe of Righteousness" and "Garment of Innocence." (c) "Candidate," from Candidus (Lat.) "White," as though purified by incandescence or fire. Hence candidates for any public office in Rome, used to put on "Candid" robes to signify the purity of their motives, &c.

(d) "Made children by faith," &c., i.e., by the faith which brought you to Baptism; just as a sufferer is made well of his toothache, &c., by the faith which takes him to the Doctor. (Heb. xi. 30.)

FINAL RUBRICS.

1. Confirmation and Holy Communion to follow as soon as possible.

2. (a) Office of Infant Baptism Public to serve for children not yet possessed of "discretion," i.e., discernment enough to answer for themselves.

(b) "Clinic" (Bed) Baptism, in extreme danger, to be as in Private Infant Baptism; i.e., the Three Essentials, and no more.

(c) In a lingering bedridden case, the whole Office will be used as in Church.

QUESTIONS ON THE THREE BAPTISMAL OFFICES.

1. Name the several blessings which Christ in His Gospel hath promised to the Baptized.

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2. What are the Three Essentials of Baptism ? And what do the Thirty-nine Articles and Ordinal say of a "Lawful Minister ?"

3. Write down the Inquiries made about a Private Baptism, before it can be pronounced "valid." 4. Give exact details of Time, Place, Manner of Public Baptism. Why are no fees chargeable? (Isa. lv. 1.)

5. Describe shape and position of Font and Altar respectively, with reasons for each.

6. State particulars as to date, &c., of each Office, with points of comparison and contrast.

7. Analyse the Office of Public Baptism, and name in order the component parts of every portion.

8. What parts furnish answers to the cavils of (1) Quakers and (2) Anabaptists?

9. Why is it required (1) that Baptism should be on Sunday? (2) that privately baptized children should afterwards be brought to Church? (3) Why is no use made of the Font in case 2?

10. What does Canon 30 say about the Sign of the Cross? Give Scripture warrant for it.

II. Mention some Ceremonial observances that appear in Book I. of Edward VI. but are now absent.

12. Shew that Omission is not Prohibition; and instance some omitted Ritualisms in various parts of the Prayer Book, which have never been omitted in practice.

13. Quote passages from the Offices and Catechism, to shew that "Regeneration" does not mean or imply certainty of final salvation, but, like "Generation," refers solely to the beginning of

life.

14. "He that is born of God sinneth not."

Who says this?

And what other words of his shew its true meaning?

15. After Baptism, the Holy Spirit is prayed for. Why? Quote Christmas Collect, &c., in explanation.

16. Why has a child no right to a Christian name before Baptism? And why must it be utterly wrong to use our present Burial Office at the grave of an unbaptized child?

17. Expose the popular fallacies about "HalfBaptized" and "Christened."

18. "Baptism doth now save us." Why is it that so many baptized persons will fail of final salvation ?

19. How does S. Paul (1 Cor. xv.) illustrate "burying the old Adam," &c.?

20. Point out the characteristic difference between the Prayers, &c., before and after Baptism. 21. Distinguish exactly between the promises and undertakings of Child and Sponsors.

Words and Phrases to be explained.-Convenient; Expedient; Decent; Vulgar Tongue; God-parent; Sponsor; Regenerate; Illuminated; Grafted; Mystical washing; Sanctify; Troublesome world; Outward gesture; Renounce; Constantly believe; Vain pomp; Faithful and elect; Discreetly and warily; Suffice; Dip or Pour; Soldier and servant; Dead to sin; Living unto righteousness; Our profession; Corrupt affections; Čurate; Parson; Lawful Minister; "Half-Baptized;" Christened; Saved; Trespasses; Received into the congregation; Catholic Church; The Three Essentials of Baptism; Baptism doth now save us; Untoward generation; Put on Christ; Daily proceeding; Years of discretion; Crucify the old man; Utterly abolish the whole body of sin.