Reference code
DWL/RB/v.140
Other numbers
former reference:Treatises, v.9
Level of description
item
Title
On private baptism
Date
undated
Extent and Medium
Extent:ff 13-14 (f 14v is blank) 290 x 188 mm.
Genre/Physical Characteristic:W/m: Small pot with two handles and crescent: 48 x 16 mm
Yellowish colour.
Scope and content
Objections against several parts of the Common Prayer Book. The original of part of ‘the Exceptions’ prepared by Baxter, and printed in Rel. ii. 308 & viz. 8 lines from bottom of page 313 to the word ‘speaking’ in last line, but 2 of page 315.
In an unknown hand. Includes: ‘In the private Baptisme It Is disorderly to make the Godfathers and the Godmothers, renew solemly the Covenant engagement of the child, when before we are to (certify them that all is well done and according to due order) and the solemnizing of the Covenant is the principall part of baptisme.’
Finding aids
Argent / Black v.140 (Also listed as Treatises v.9); Thomas p.10
Publication note
Rel. ii. 308-315.
Personal name