nerate and perishing world to their duty and happiness: And lead him to learn the mind and will of God for his salvation, from that inestimable treasure of wisdom the holy scriptures, especially the words of Christ and his apostles; and not from the doctrines and inventions of men. Check the first risings of envy and pride in his breast, by teaching him humility and a just knowledge of himself; that all he possesses or hopes for is from God, whose free bounty alone maketh the difference between his creatures. But at the same time inform him of the dignity of his nature; of the importance of reason, the light of God within him; by which he is to govern himself, to restrain his appetites and passions, to moderate his affections, to know the God that made him, to learn his will, to become like unto him, holy, just, and good. Teach him above all things to abhor falsehood and lies; and to love and cultivate truth and integrity, which will make him amiable in the eyes of all, and acceptable to God. Tell him that he is to love and do good to all men, because all are equally the children of God with himself, and the the objects of his fatherly kindness and care: That he is not born only for himself, but for others; to serve his country and mankind by promoting truth and virtue, and the public good. To this early care of instructing your child, must be added your own invariable good example, that he at no time be witness to any hasty, passionate, profane words, or unseemly hehaviour, inconsistent with virtue and innocence; and that the name of GOD in particular be never mentioned before him, but with the utmost seriousness and reverence; because it is by imitation chiefly that our characters are insensibly formed from our infancy, and the impressions then made are seldom effaced afterwards, Be therefore thus watchful over this precious charge of heaven committed to you, that it receive no injury in your hands. And sow in him betimes these seeds of piety, charity, sincerity, and all goodness; for otherwise the weeds of evil will spring up of course in such a world as this, which it may be difficult afterwards to root out. And although no pains that you can take can ensure success, yet, whatever happens, you will have discharged charged your duty, and not have the guilt and mortifying reflection of having contributed to the ruin and misery of those you love. But if your labours are successful, and generally true is the wise man's remark, Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it; it will be a source of the highest and purest pleasure and satisfaction to you, and you will have the joy of leaving behind you those who may do good in the world when you shall be no more in it. And may the supreme Father and Governor of all things direct and bless you in the faithful discharge of your duty, for his glory, the good of mankind, and the advancement of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Where there are other Sponsors who present the child to be baptized, and not the parents, the Minister may thus begin the exhortation: YE that have now undertaken the care of this child, which naturally belongs to the parents, must take heed and remember that it is also a child of God, for whom it is to be educated and fitted': and if through your, &c. THE THE MINISTRATION OF BAPTISM TO SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS AND ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THEMSELVES. My Brethren, IT is written in the Gospel of St. Matthew, that our Saviour Christ said to his apostles: "Go ye, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy spirit." Matt, xxviii. 19. It is also written in the Acts of the Apostles, that the disciples were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts xix. 5. St. Peter also saith in his Epistle : "The baptism which saveth us is not the putting away the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God." 1 Pet. iii. 21. ¶The Minister, addressing himself to the person to be baptized, shall say, YOU are come hither to be baptized; I ask therefore, Are you firmly and earnestly resolved to renounce every thing that is evil, and all sinful inclinations, so that you will not follow them nor be led by them? Answ. I am so resolved. Do you believe Jesus of Nazareth to be the Christ? Answ. I believe it with my whole heart. Will you then obediently keep God's holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of your life? Answ. I will endeavour so to do, God being my helper. ¶ Then shall the Minister dip him in the water, or pour water upon him, saying, I baptize thee into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy. spirit. Or the following form may be used; I baptize thee into the name of Jesus Christ. See Acts ii. 38. xix. 5. Let |