Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-05-20
HISTORY OF BAPTISM.

"a =
TlSM from both the Inspired and Unin-
spired Writings. By Isaac Taylor Hin
ton.
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 It's 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 milEaag
10 knoao The truth, with a we'll authenticat-
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 volume the writer has long de-
sired, and long expected to see from
the pen ofsome able advocate of truth: &
similar desire existing In the minds ofthe
brethren with whomitis his happiness more
Immediately to associate, they have seen
tit, when assembled as the Baptist Con-
yentIon of the State of Illinois, to abopl
the following resolution :-"Tha this
Convention request Elder Isaac I. Hin
ton to write and publish work On the
History of Bap,ism.''
Having, through the instrumentalitv of
his brother in London, procured such
works as are lin his opinion, and that of
LII Murcb, President Of Stepney Col
lege) necessary for the full tlucidalion of
the SUBJECT, he now ventures to prosecute
the undertaking.; rel ying 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 to avail himself
Glor his own satisfaction ana that of the
Denomnation) of the kindness Of the
Professors both at Mention and Hamilton,
oy submitting the manuscript to their in.
spectlon, enrlchng it from their suooes
tons, and from any works which the H. |
brarles OF these Institutions may contain
which the author does not already nos !
seSs.
The following analysis Of the vorl, |
VIII give some general idea of its plap:-
iNTRoDucTIoN-On the importance of |
a thorough historical inVestio alton Of con-
trovetted subjects. Chap. /. Meaning OIL
the term. Ii. Testimony of the Evan
gellsts III. Testimony from the Acts.
". testimony from the Epistles. V.
iPasSages relating to Circumcision; Jew
ish Proselyte Baptism, &c. VI. Church
H!story--Ihe MODE. VII. Church
fH1is'ory-The Subject. VIII. Church I
r1iS'ory-The Doctrines which preceded
ana ana introduced Infant Baptism. TX
Church Hisory-Infant Communion -
ana the ceremonies which attended Infant
\. Church Hlstory-1ntant 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 it is designed
this volume shall contain not only ample
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
OF The Fathers, aud other documents oil
ecclesiastical history, as shall satisfy the
mind of every candid enquirer as to the
cnuses which operated to introduce infant
baptism and subsequently sprinking, in
to the churches; and a view of the doc
Irlnal errors on which it was originally
based. 1t is hoped such a work may s
contribute in some measure, at least. to
ne advancement Of the kingdom of Christ
IN The world, for it is descriptive of that
glorious ara, that knowledge shall be
The workwill he published I2mo. not
ess than 800 pages; the paper and TYPO !
graphical execution, as well as size, will i
'esemble" Kings Memoir of Boardman. 1
Il Will be printed a, one Of the first Offices a
n New York or Boston. The price will !
'e one dollar, to be paid at the time ofsub- '
cir,long, TO any authorized agent, who e
VIII be responsible TO the subscriber for
he delivery of the work.
1t is intended that the work shall 90 to
'ress on the first day Of July, and be ready
or delivery by the first of August
AS many copies will be printed as shall
lave been subscribed and paid fot TO the
ulhor, or any agent appointed by him,
y the tenth day of June next. Rrceinls
n'ltllng the person Subscribing 10 copv +,
# the work will be given by all author.
zed agents. '
The author will imme liately send forms 9.
/ receipts to these of his brethren in Inc :"
ministry with whom he is directly or indi-
ectly acquainted and will feel obliged by
eceIvlng applications from others.
The Editors of all the Baplist Period. 4