BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662.

SCOTCH LITURGY 1637.

Then shall the Priest speak unto the Godfathers and Godmothers on this wise.

Dearly beloved, ye have brought this Child here to be baptized, ye have prayed that our Lord Jesus Christ would vouchsafe to receive him, to release him of his sins, to sanctify him with the holy Ghost, to give him the kingdom of heaven, and everlasting life. Ye have heard &c. Wherefore, after this promise made by Christ, this Infant must also faithfully, for his part, promise by you that are his sureties, (until he come of age to take it upon himself, that he will renounce the devil and all his works, and constantly believe

Then the Presbyter shall speak unto the Godfathers and Godmothers on this wise.

Well beloved friends, ye have brought these children here to be baptized, &c.

[The same as in the Books of K. Edward.]

I. BOOK K. EDWARD VI. 1549.

II. BOOK 1552.

Then shall the Priest demand of the child (which shall be first baptized) these questions following; first naming the child, and saying,

[See the Appendix, No. IX.]

N. Dost thou forsake the devil and all his works?

Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou forsake the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all the covetous desires of the same?

Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou forsake the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow nor be led by them?

Answer. I forsake them. Minister. Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth?

Answer. I believe.

Minister. Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ his only begotten Son our Lord? and that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of

Then shall the Priest demand of the godfathers and godmothers these questions following:

[In Grafton 1559, 'following' is omitted.]

Dost thou forsake the devil and all his works; the vain pomp and glory of the world; with all covetous desires of the same; the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow nor be led by them?

Answer. I forsake them all. Minister. Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? and in Jesus Christ his onlybegotten Son our Lord? and that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary? that he suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead?

And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the remission of sins; the resurrection of the flesh;

BOOK OF K. CHARLES II. 1662.

SCOTCH LITURGY 1637.

God's holy Word and obediently keep his commandments.

I demand therefore, Dost thou, in the name of this Child, renounce the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them?

Answer. I renounce them all.

Then shall the Presbyter demand of the Godfathers and Godmothers these questions following,

Dost thou forsake the devil and all his works; the vain pomp and glory of the world; with all covetous desires of the same; the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow nor be led by them?

Answer. I forsake them all.

' and from thence he shall come again at the end of the world,'

[The rest as in the II. B. of K. Edward.]

I. BOOK K. EDW. VI. 1549.

the world, to judge the quick and the dead? Dost thou believe this?

Answer. I believe.

Minister. Dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; remission of sins; resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer. I believe.

Minister. What dost thou desire ?

Answer. Baptism.

Minister. Wilt thou be baptized?

Answer. I will.

[0 Merciful God, grant that the old Adam in them that shall be baptized in this fountain, may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up again. Amen.

Grant that all carnal affections may die in them; and that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in them. Amen.

Grant to all them which at this fountain forsake the devil and all his works, that they may have power and strength to have victory, and to triumph against him, the world, and the flesh. Amen.

Grant that whosoever is here dedicated to thee by our office and ministry, &c.]