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100 1 _aAlexander, John,
_d1792-1868
245 1 4 _aThe Baptism of the Prince: A Sermon :
_bPreached ... on Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 1842, in anticipation of the baptism of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-28
508 _aTranscribed from the 1842 Josiah Fletcher edition by David Price
520 _a"The Baptism of the Prince: A Sermon by John Alexander" is a religious discourse written in the early 19th century. Preached at Prince's Street Chapel in Norwich on January 23, 1842, the sermon reflects on the significance of the baptism of the Prince of Wales and supports the practice of infant baptism within a Christian context. The author articulates the theological underpinnings and the spiritual meaning of baptism, particularly in relation to children, emphasizing its importance as a sign of God's covenant and grace. In this sermon, John Alexander addresses the significance of infant baptism as a sacred rite that connects children to the church from an early age. He draws upon biblical references to highlight Jesus's compassion for children and argues that they should be brought into the faith community through baptism as a demonstration of parental devotion and God's promise for their spiritual upbringing. He critiques certain practices associated with the baptismal ceremony in the Church of England, such as the concept of baptismal regeneration and the role of sponsors, asserting that these detract from the personal responsibility of parents. Alexander concludes by urging parents and baptized children alike to embrace their roles within the covenant community and to commit to cultivating a deep, personal faith in God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBaptism
653 _aBible. Mark X, 13-16 -- Sermons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63331
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