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1“... u ’- w-k..\~ - WM Cur-{l'lll/ {from ’.vfrg: 1,41,, ' ‘.‘ttn'isnnd years separate-i the child from Abraham, it would he circumcised, if a. Hebrew. Why then do Pvdobnptists an- tine the rite to those only whose immediate ancestor is Christian? Is this scour-ling to analogy? They ought, if baptism be a 8"b~:tl!tttc for Circumcision, to baptise any child whose Christian ancestor can be .. tracedâ€"no matter how many centuriesl they must penetrate to discover him. The l fart is. the believer enters into no covenant l with God in any way analogous to the Abrahamic one. Jesus is, so to speak. the l Abraham of the New Testament, and we; are the children of Abraham, not by! natural generation or by the flesh, but by 3 faith. Pedobaptism has driven its champ- ions into strange straits, but the worst' straits are those in which they entangle themselves in the Old Testament. Let me now ask a few questions here.- Are the baptised infants members of thel Churches? If so, what are the privileges ofsuch membership? Why are infants re- fused the Lord's Supper, kc? What is the difl':rence between a baptised and an unbaptised infant in the Church? In heaven, lfirmly believe, they are the same. Why not here? Now what I still further demand is (l) God's command to baptise an infant, and (2) His command to separate Baptism and the Lord's Supper by a number of years. Protestant Clmrchcs generally argue from the Old Testament on behalf of infant membership, and yet not. one of them recognises their baptised infants as members. Poor little dearsl Are not such actions self-contradictory? What must be the legitimate inference of rational men from this? Answer frankly and carefully! V‘Vhen God commands me to baptise any infant, [will be prepared to do it, but. not till then. Where are the texts for the doctrine? Dean Stanley points out the fact that on the text, “Suffer little children,” &c., is based the practice of infant. baptism. He .-saysâ€"“ This is the true ban} of infant baptism as it appears in the New Testa- ment," and adds, “on which, and on which alone, the Liturgy rests the practice of .betptism." In other words, the practice is based on a text of Scripture, wherein the idea of, and the. word, “ baptism” are en- tirely absent! 1 Can you “ found” a doc- trine upon one text, and such a text? If so, from what school or authority do you re- ceive permission? It. is against all true philosophical and theological principles. Professors 8011an and Riddle, in their “Commentary on the Gospels,” say not a single word about baptism in expounding the text now before us. They insist on the duty of parents to bring their children, while yet. children, to Jesus, and they urge that the little ones are capable of receiving Christ’s blessing. But. all this the Baptists not only readily admit but teach. What I want. to know is the warrant for baptising children, and, practically, these two learned exegclea have surrendered this text with its parallels into the hands of the Baptists. The children mentioned in the text received a blessing, and not a baptism ; and the text warrants us in asking, not a baptism, but a blessing for our pets. Again, did your correspondent ever note John 4. 1-2, and after thatmnko such state- ments? “When, therefore, the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and. baptised more disciples than John, illouglt‘Je'sus Himself baptised not but His disciples.” Can you explain or recon- ‘cllc this statement with Mr. Logan’s? Is it not. a blunder like that‘ot the Pharisees’. Who then baptiSt-d the children, seeing that Christ did not baptisc, and the stern disciples would have driven them away! John 21.15, “Feed My lambs,” is thought , in some way to support the practice of in- fant baptism, but the great scholars regard this text as having nothing to do with baptism whatever; The command is to feed not to baptise herc. Dr. Godot says, “ The expression, ‘-' the lambs," does not denote a special class of the members of the Churchâ€"the children and lnity, for example â€"but the entire flock, in relation to the in- dividual cure and tender painstaking need- cd by all its members from him who is over them ltSr the representative of the Chief Shepherd." llengstenberg takes the same view. He says. “The spiritual sheep are at the some time lambs needing tender and vigilant care." Meyer agrees with these exegctes. He says, “By all three words (lambs, sheep. little sheep), lle meams His o’liwiny cites in general, without making a St‘pltl‘rtllull between beginners and those in no are matured, or evcn between laity and cmrgy.” Trench agrees with the others tint: the Words reler to Christians only, and not to unconscious babes. Has not this text a far more important subject than baptism '.‘ I think so. There is but one ’l‘::tchcrâ€"thanks be. unto God~llis name i< Wonderful and His power is infinite. in Conclusion, I require an intimation (I) that the Jewish nation and the Christian Churchuro so similar that those who are entitled to belong to the former are en- titled to be members of the latter; and (2) that llnptism has so taken the place of Cirâ€" Cutticision that all who wen: entitled to the rate under th‘ old law are the prOpcr sub- (Toristinn Circumcision. is the renewal of, '..it‘ h-ntrt, llom. 2, '.‘r‘. ‘2‘): l Cor. 7. 19; tial. 2;. l5; Phil. 3. ll; Col. 1'. 11. The Agostle and lilders gathered together at Jerusalem, to consider the necessity of (‘.rcutnciszon. drop not it single hint to the erring, that Baptism is in the plat" of Cir- «‘.tnt‘ision. l‘nul, warning the L'olossiau l “Jun-rs. instead of teaching that llaptisnt k '7ttpics tho place 0t Circumcision, teaches that Christian l‘ircumcision is a Circutn-r «xx-it: ‘- without hands. in putting 03' the l Luly ot‘tlie s' s of the tlesh." Baptism is - :1 gositivo institution, and it must be estab- i.-:icd by God if lie means it to be obâ€", served. ' 3. Your correspt‘lndent quotes Acts 2. 3'3 j and repeats attl cznphasivs the quotation' oxfcmlzngly. but he would have shown exc;o:iral acumen if he had taken in con- junction with his text verse 41. Dr. t’luuzptrr‘e. in his exposition of these texts ; (I Senpture, says nothing about infant' b\;".iilll. He was a wise man and possesasd v of theological acumen here. Or. “Odie, does not rely on it at all. This is very wonderful for ‘- old Hodge,“ as we used to . call him at college. in distinction tonyouug Hodge" bl! son. for he clings firmly even ‘ to a cl.:tdot\' on the subject of baptism in La. “.12 strmntic Theology.” Now, tie main: inelt' is not baptism, but an curl I had put this question to the contextâ€"Who ' way. As the custom of the Church became jaw of baptism in the present dispensation. , '3.‘ anutype of Circumcision, or spiritual l I l pouring of the Holy GhOst, which is much ly-zter. Use your reference llible. plt‘aSE.» in t‘u'urc. Let my reader do so too-1nd he l will tind that Peter quotes from the prophet Us, , .HS-l .Jo»:l.' It is an utter degradation of the . M‘H'9if2‘x" "2-. On the 12m inst., the wife of Mr. John l R. Time, of Fcuelon Falls, of triplet daugh- , ters, all girls. l Something less than a year has elapsed , sine: we chronicled the marriage of Mr. John R. Time and Miss Nina Clock. Happy as was that event, we believe it has been eclipsed, as seen from the above notice, by Mrs. Time presenting her husband with three PURE GOLD ALARM CLOCKS. As a rule there is always aloud sound- ing of trumpets, beating of drums, clash- ing of cymbals, hoisting of flags, and a big parade generally, on the advent of the first-born. Now that Mr. Time is the happy father of nurse. a great deal is expected of him in the way of demonstrating to the world at large the precise state of his feelings along this line. It would be quite natural, although very improper, for him to have a big blow-out with his old bachelor friends; or if he does not wish to show a bad example in his own person to his large family, he might donate $10,000 to found a home for stray cats, or add another $5,000 to that amount. and prcSent a granite skating rink to Fenelon Falls. What he really will do, to work off his excess of feeling, remains to be seen, as he has not. yet. regained consciousness from the effects of the heavy shock, occasioned by the three alarms rousing him from his peaceful slumbers at a very nnchristinn hour on the 12th inst., nor is it. probable he will be in a fit state for some days to con- centrate his scattered thoughts on any definite mode of procedure. However, he is in duty bound to do something on a large scale, in fact he can present no ex- cuse that will let him out, since the Times have so improved during the past year. One thing that Mr. Time should be truly thankful for is that Christmas and New Years are so close at hand that he might “ shake ” with Santa Claus for old ac- quaintance’s sake, and give hearty greet- ings to theyear that willbc younger sister to his beauties three, and he will undoubt- edly avail himself of the grandest opportu- nity of his life to enable his firstlings to form a good opinion of their pa by invest- ‘ing in a gold watch and chain for each of them, and presenting them in the name -of the old, old Saint. who is so dear to every child’s heart. ‘ He should‘also assist the good doctor in : bringing his better'half along “ as well as can be expected ” towards her usual state of good health, in raising her ‘spirits,vby showing that although married to her’he can still buy her as handsome and valuable jewellery as before he todk her for B or W. We might remind him that a to‘wn‘cloc’k, would prove a boon to the place, and should he decide to show forth ibis joy in this manner, generations yet unlborn will land him to the skies and speak of him as the happy papa who made all his'pnrchasss of watches, clocks, jewellery, silverware,E and infacteverything kept. in a first-class ; jewellery establishment from ’ ll. J. FROST, ‘ The J E‘WELLER,” I Opposite athe Post-office, FALLS. prumlS-z to make it refer to baptism, instead of to the outpouring of the Spirit on '4 al flesh." I could not, believe the testimony of my eyes when I saw you adducc this passage in support of your views. Wonders truly will never cease! Certainly, it is the unexpected which happens! If you are the persons referred to 1’ or, whom did Peter baptise ‘.’â€"you would have saved me writing this sub-division. [ML Editor, carefully note this] It. is good sometimes, Sir, to interrogate books as well as persons “ They that received his words were baptis- ed.” Here is the answer. Were they real converts? Well, “ they continued in the Apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and prayer." If they were children, then they werefnll members of the Church; and, if you believe so. be consistent and bestow the same privileges. Be scriptural lâ€"Be scriptural ll Does not the text exclude infant baptism, and does it not insist on its opposite, believers' baptism? Do let us understand that the same words have not always the same meanings, and that the larger meaning is oftentimes the right one. When we speak or write Christian language, let us give the full meaning. We cannot hide perma- nently any star of the Gospel firmament. Do we read the Word with the soul, or merely pronounce it with the lip? Our life should be an ascent. It should be one continued Emmaus journey. 5. In your last letter you speak of the testimony of Christian Art. Allow me to put a question to you as interpreter here, please. Are your pictures or were your artists inspired? Here ends this controversy. Pictures never make doctrines. Permit me to state that the pictures which I have ex- amined contradict the pictures which you have in your possession. For the first few centuries all the pictures of the baptism of Jesus represent Him as standing in the water, sometimes to the waist, sometimes to the middle, sometimes to the breast, and to the shoulders even! The crude artist heaps up the water around our Lord’s body, for he know little of perspec~ tive and proportion, and John is seen press- ing our Lord’s head forward in the water. This was the mode of immersion adopted by some at that time. It little matters what mode is adopted so be that we im- merse the candidate. Ibelievo. that two things favoured the artists in expressing immersion only as baptismâ€"_-(l) the universal practice and teaching of the Church, and (2) the Jewish proselyte baptism. I will now explain your pictures. It is in this various, uncertain, and indifferent, it. told on Art, until at length sprinkling was com- mon, and the pictorial representations of baptism were all more sprinklings. Like. priest, like people. The history of baptism could be traced in the art representations of the rite from age to age; ,It is a history of the substitution of one act which was pleasing to man, for the act. commanded by the living God. . . t . t. ‘ T By little-mindedness, by' narrowncss of soul, by lack of sympathy, by idolatry in- . stead of worship, by pointing at a, Churcli- . roof and calling it God's own sky, we may cause many to stumble. This is applicable not to the few only, but to all of us. Let r us be faithful to our light, to our immediate H ‘ n . ._ l . Vi inspiration. We are not to live .for to- mOrrow,wc are to live for 10-day with allils be led away-by coerypufi ‘ of that blows. clamour and all its impormnate necessity. We may build magnificent churches, and boast. profoundly, Foul. in the very not. we . 1 . ' ~ and able to compete 111 my own line of business and thank my may commit sacrilcge in the sanctuary of God. Pray for a ministry that shalla‘ffect numerous patrons for their Iwould again say, that on the production klnd SHPPOrt for the last ten of said text, wit/tout infereni‘c or conjcc‘tntre 2 Doors South of Mechanics’ Institute. BUSINES NOTIBE. the heart. Let us go back 'to the simplicity ear. I have withstood o ’- â€"what a wonderful thing it will he to no! y S. ( p of Christ and His doctrine, and there find all our want in His grace and Truth. “ But patience! there may come a time, When these dull ears shall scan arx'ylnl Strains that outriny Earth’s drowsy chime, As Heaven outshines the taper": ligle ” â€"I will become, from that moment, aPedo- lml'tlon fiye tunes 1n the IaSt buntgst- Here‘sm is an opportunity for ten vears 111 Fenelon Falls, and dealing a terrific blow to the ranks of your 11", - b ' , , ' 3 opponents. Accept it! Nothing is settled W1 _ bun e a e to g“ C’ Satlsi untilâ€"it IS settled rightly. . facuon’ as In the past, after Vex? bmcerelr 3mm» having had thirty years’ 0);? Man’s words disappointâ€"~Christ’s never‘l Finally, from these articles you 'will JAMES FRlSER .' narnsr aviation. p01 lence' understand that, notwithstanding your multitude of texts. Tm: Tnx'r has yet to be ‘“ ’" , J. $LATER, . Watchmaker & Jeweller, ' B E S U R E produced by you for irrfantbaptism. Hence, F 91 TEL ON F.leLS. TO CALL AT WHEN SELECTING Christmas AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. Notice is hereby given that the business hitherto carried on by Samuel Swanton as a dealer in t t 3 t t s i i t t t z t s z z 2 t z t RailwayTies. Cordwod, Telegraph Poles. Cedar and all kinds of Timber, Lumber and Shingles, .......«m....................................... will he continued on a much larger scale than formerly by the undersigned, who will pay, as hitherto, LARGE STOCK LOW PRICES nu: HIGHEST CASH PRICES, and payments will be promptly made on the 15th of every month for all materials deliver-3d. W One of the firm will be regularly on y, the road. East Franms Street. I-‘enelon Falls. I wish For particular: apply xosmnuel Swanton, to draw the attention o! the public to the T N”, 5: Vin.” Awuup, Ton-“no, or to ‘1'“, fact llmtll have raurchthsedwthc livery busio lirandqflL {Penning Falls. ncss inte v owne bx . r. 'm. Routlv. and i . . .. . - . . , , . . _ n have made such improvements aswill meet 5“ -‘-\TO.\~ l-LA-‘tlmb is ('0. the requirements of the travelling public, ' N. i“. â€")lr.$wanton thunk; llli numerous lam prepared to furnish first-class horscs- C'Jsmmel'i 5” “If” “he?” l‘fllmnuge ‘lmlnfl and rnnfortable rigs at the lowestliving. the past ten years. and beg: to solitit a priest. continuance of the same for the new firm. FCBC:.‘H l-‘uili, Aug. 71h, lid9.â€"-‘25-lf. ooovoooqoooo 06900900600 GEORGE GOODBAKD are going to leave Teneltm Falls. IT MEANS THIS: FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS WE WILL SELL ALL GOODS AT PRICES THAT WILL KNOCK ALL FORMER PRICES INTO OBLIVION. 111' special effort made (during the month of November was fully realized in our business, having sold more goods than in any. other month this year, despite the low prices and the “ keen ” competition in our town, etc. We were kept boom- ing right along, :and why should it not be so ? We guarantee to saveyvm from 25 “to 50 per cent. on every (dollar you spend with us. mCLEARING OUT.':_”;:_w Dress Goods 77%, 10, 12, 1550., worth 15 to 300. Plushes in all colors, 5350., worth 650. Cretonne 7313a, worth 12%;. Sheeting, two yards wide, for 180., worth 250. In Gent’s :allalwool Underwear we show the best value in town, and at; prices you cannot touch elsewhere. Heavy Top Shir-ts for 500., worth 750. Heavy Cardigan Jackets 750., worth $1. Terrible Slaughter in Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Overcoats. See these goods if you want. good value for your money. In all linesof clothing we will make a great reduction, now that we intend clearing. Towels, Tow-oiling, grey and white Cottons, at less than you can buy them for where they are manufactured. Lot of Christmas Goods in Flash, Satins and Velvcts, will be. placed in our window and cleared out at half price. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. ‘_ All staple lines reduced to cost, and all fancy goods at less than. cost. I I lfilbs. good bright Sugar for $1 ; 4 lbs. for 250. 12 lbs. A 1 Granulated Sugarifor $1 ; 3 lbs. for 250. ‘ 16 lbs. new Currant-s for $1 ; .4 lbs. for 250. ‘ 16 lbs. new Raisins for $1 ; 4 lbs. for 250. 25 lbs. Dried Apples for $1 ; and ' everything else at equally ~ low prices.- _ x , ~ ' ' Gold Dollars for 500. l Well, you come pretty near if. when you buy your Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, &0., at r. KEAN, son 8: case “FAMOUS” BANKRUPT; STOCK MEN. CORNER STORE, - 4. - FENELON FALLS. Uldlnglish landillon Powder, used by such well known horsemen as Joseph Staples, lllnnvcrs; Geo. Worry Fenelon ; Albert Wnre, Fem-Ion ; Wm Hancock, Moripnsn; Geo. Skncc, Ops ctc.,etc. TESTED AND 'l‘ltllil). Rain or shine, it won’t hurt any animal. unronn. AFTER. 7 250- EACH. OB. FIVE FOR 81. VVAN TED Veterinary Surgeon, 50 years of age to sell it full line of first-n C. L. BOOTHBY, Rochester, R. Y college Toronto 1884 y 7 ' W. E. ELLIS, AGENT, FICNICLON FALLS. in your district. Good Salary and expcnses ;~ lenelun Falls. class Nursery Stock. All stock guaranteed. ' ' Diseases of Domesticated Animals Treat- ed on Selentllic Pnncxplea. 25 SALEdhlEN RMason. paid to the right men. I want, tncn 25 to Apply at once, stating age and references. Honor Graduate 0f Ontario Veterinary Equine Dentistry a Specialty. All parties indebted to the late firm of Armor linon. will please call and settle by _ . note or cash before the lst of January, Remaence9corn0r00lb0medt140111838148. leM, as the hOoks will then he placed in v ' ‘ ‘ ‘ ' the. hands of Messrs. Barron 5'. McLaughlin N. B.â€"Wll.l. ATl‘flM) AT ltuluAthnUh .lor collection, without respect to persons. xvmn' “may, H. AlfS'l‘lN’, l’enelon Falls. Dec. 10th,1889.â€"-44-3w. 1\lO_'I_‘_I_CE.‘ fi‘ All accounts not settled before the ni- onz " N. w,w‘,,,,dmm,u,e “adv; ‘ fifteenth day of January, 29.90, Will be mfigumopaogmtmfiipugfln- gnaw.- , placed in court for C0ll(?C1l0n.. LAST fully mac. 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