Christ hath instituted Baptism as a bath, to wash away the…
“Christ hath instituted Baptism as a bath, to wash away the anger, and hath put into us the Noble Stone, viz. the water of eternal life, for an earnest-penny, so that instantly in our childhood we might be able to escape the wrath.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Baptism cleanses anger and grants eternal life through a symbolic stone of water.
In simple terms: Baptism washes away anger, gives eternal life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace purification rituals.
Themes
spirituality
cleansing
eternity
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious conversion
- personal guilt
- ritual practice
Key Concepts
sacrament
symbolic water
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ritual aid forgiveness?
- What does “eternal life” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across faiths.