Title Page
Scripture referenced in this chapter 4
THE CHURCH MEMBERSHIP OF CHILDREN, AND THEIR RIGHT TO BAPTISME
According to that holy and everlasting Covenant of God, established between Himself, and the faithful and their seed after them, in their Generations: Cleared up in a Letter, sent to a worthy Friend of the Author, and many years ago written touching that subject.
By Thomas Shepard, sometimes Pastor of the Church of Christ at Cambridge in New-England.
Published at the earnest request of many: for the consolation and encouragement, both of parents and children in the Lord.
Genesis 17:7.
And I will establish my Covenant between Me and you and your seed after you in their Generations, for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God to you, and to your seed after you.
Mark 16:16.
He that Believeth, and is Baptized, shall be saved.
Acts 2:39.
For the Promise is to you, and to your Children, and to all that are [illegible] even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
1 Corinthians 7:14.
Else were your Children unclean, but now are they Holy.
Cambridge Printed by Samuel Green. 1663.
