DWL/RB/iv.115
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Baxter’s opinion on a husband and wife who differ on Baptism
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ff 390-391 (f 390v and f 391 are blank), 302 x 187 mm.
Baxter’s opinion on some case of conscience respecting the relation of husband and wife, they being of different communions in respect of baptism. Includes: ‘Answer 1˚ As a man is the Governor of his children, so is he of his wife: And in this Government he ought to conduct her to & in the true worship of God, & shee ought therin to obey him under God.’
Argent vi.116; Thomas p.28
cf case under 1671, October 14 (Corr 859)