J. Newton Brown

Memorials of Baptist Martyrs (Baptist History) J. Newton Brown

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ...had yourself baptized again? Elizabeth.--No, gentlemen; I have not been baptized again; I was baptized once on my confession of faith; for it is written that baptism belongs to believers. Council.--Are our children then lost, because they have been bajotized? Elizabeth.--No, gentlemen; far be it from me that I should condemn the children. Council.--Do you not expect salvation from baptism? Elizabeth.--No, gentlemen. All the waters in the sea cannot save me; but salvation is in Christ; and he has commanded me to love the Lord my God above all things, and my neighbor as myself. Council.--Have the priests power to forgive sins? Elizabeth.--No, gentlemen; how can I believe that? I say that Christ is the only priest through whom is the forgiveness of sins. Council.--You say that you believe all that agrees with the holy Scripture: do you then agree with the words of James? Elizabeth.--Yes, truly, gentlemen. How could I not agree with them? Council.--Has he not said, "Go to the elder of the church, that he may anoint you, and pray for you? Elizabeth.--Yes, gentlemen. Do you then mean to say that you are of such a church? Council.--The Holy Gbost has already saved you; you need neither confession nor sacrament? Elizabeth.--No, gentlemen. I acknowledge indeed that I have transgressed the command of the pope, which has been confirmed by the emperor's proclamation. But show me any article in which I have transgressed against the Lord my God, and I will say, "Woe is me, poor miserable creature!" This is recorded as the first confession. She was afterwards brought again before the council, and led into the torture tower, the executioner, Hans, being present. The council then said, "We have thus far proceeded with mildness, and if you will not confess, we...