When a young person is troubled on the subject, I am always careful, first of all, to find out whether there is any secret bias, for any reason, toward another denomination; in which case, I pause at once; for you might argue forever in vain.

There is iron on board the ship, which controls the needle in the compass.

I always make it easy and pleasant for such to follow their evident inclination and wishes.
_Mr.M._ Are they generally ready to go?
_Dr.D._ No, they say they do not like strict communion; but I cannot help them.

I will not be a sectarian, even for infant baptism.
_Mr.M._ Are you in favor of admitting people to our church who do not believe in infant baptism?
_Dr.D._ Young people, who say that their minds are not made up on the subject, or those who have not had their attention directed to it, cannot be required to signify their cordial assent to it; but it is enough if they are not opposed.

In the case of parents who steadfastly decline to practise infant baptism, after waiting a proper time to instruct them, I advise them to join another denomination more in accordance with their views.