Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-04-08

- scription, HISTORY OF BAP-
TISM from both the Inspired and Unin-
spired Writings. By Isaac Taylor Hin
ton. s-sa7 e-s5E
Numerous indeed are the Treatises
which have issued from the Press on the |
subject of Baptism; and greatly has the
cause OF Truth been promoted by the sue |
cessive efforts not only of its advocates
but of its opponents. There still howev-
er, EXISTS frequent and extensive demand
for work, which, without being too vo-
luminous, expensive, or critical, for gen.
eral reading, may supply every member
of our churches, and every mind acilliae
to knoac the truth, with a we'll autbenlicat-
ed, and comprehensive view Of all THE
FACTS relating to the subject of Baptism,
which have existed not only during the
times of the, Apostles. bat through the
whole course of the history both Of the
true and apostate churches.
Such volumethe writer has long de-
sired, and long expected to see from
the pen of some able advocate of truth; &
similar desire existing IN the minds ofihe
brethren with whomitis hishappiness more
Immediately to associate, they have seen
BIT, when assembled as the Baptist Con-
vention of the State of Illinois, to Adopt
the following resolution: -"That this
Convention request Elder Isaac z. Hin
ton to write and publish work On the
History of Baptism"
Having, through the instrumentality Of
his brother in London, procured such
works as are (n his opinion. and that of
DR.. Murch, President Of S,epney Col
lege) necessary for the full elucidalion of
the subject, he now ventures TO prosecute
the undertaking; relying on the kind CO.
operation OF his brethren throughout The
United States, to give efficiency 10 the
effort, and on their prayers that it may
promote the cause of truth and of God
! The author designs 10 avail himself
| (for his own satisfaction and that of the
Denomination( of the kindness of the
Professors both at Newton and Hamilton,
by submitting the manuscript TO their in
spection, enriching it from their sugges-
tons, and from any works which the IL
braries of these Institutions may contain,
which the author does not already pos
| seSs.
The following analysis of the work
will give some general idea of its pfaa:-~
lNTRoDUcTIoN-On the importance Of
a thorough historical investigation of con-
troverted subjects. Chap. l. Meaning Of
the term. III. Testimony of the Evan
| gelists. I'LL. Testimony from the Acts.
Nv. Testimony from the EpistIes. v
l. ral
ish Proselyte Baptism. &c. VI. Church
History--The MODE. VII. Church
History-Fhe Subject. VIII. Church
History-The Doctrines which preceded
and introduced Infant Baptism. TX.
Church Hislory-Infant Communion -
and the ceremonies which attended Infant
Baptism in the early and middle Ages
X. Church History-Infant Baptism of
Modern Churches essentially different
from that of the Fathers. XII. Philoso-
ply of Baptism; or the moral tendency
of Infant and Believers Baptism com
pared.
1t will be perceived that il is designed
this volume shall contain not only annie
proof that both immersion and faith are
essential to Christian baptism, from the
term itself, and from the testimony of the
inspired writers; but sufficiently copi-
Gus selection of extracts from the writings
oil the Fathers, and other documents of
ecclesiastical history, as shall satisfy the
mind of every candid enquirer as to the
cnuses which operated to introduce infan,
baptism, and subsequently sprinkling, in
to the churches; and view of the doc.
trlnal errors on which il was originally
based. 1t is hoped such work may
contribute in some measure, at least. 10
the advancement of the kingdom of Christ
IN the world, for tits descriptive of that
glorious ara, that knowledge shall be
Inc reased.' 40
The workwili be published lamo. no f,
less than 800 pages; the paper and TYPO
graphical execution, as well as size. will
resemble" Kings Memoir of Boardman."
1t Will be printed at one of the first Offices
IN New York or Boston. The price will
be one dollar, to be paid at the time Of sub-
scnblng. to any authorized agent, who
will be responsible to the subscriber for
the delivery ofthe work. -a.J
1t is intended that the work shall 90 TO
press on the first day of July, and be ready
for elivery by the first of August
AS many copies will be printed as shall
have been subscribed and paid for to the
author, or any agent appointed by him,
by the tenth day of June next. Receints
entltllng the person subscribing to a copy
OF the work will be given by all author.
lied agents. -
The author will imme 1iately send forms
oil receipts 10 these of his brethren in the
ministry with whom he is directly or indi-
rectly acquainted, and will feel obliged by