8/10 In these countries editions of the symbolical books containing the Baptismal Directory were in use, and the rite was regarded as symbolical. The rite was received and practised throughout Sweden, the entire kingdom of Wuertemberg, Hanover, Saxony, &c., &c. It is established incontestibly [sic] that the practice was continued for centuries in some of these countries, and was but recently renounced by others. |