Ba. I'll promise you. But let me know what you'll ask me about.
Au. Concerning the Apostles Creed.
Ba. Symbolum is indeed a military Word. I will be content to be look'd upon an Enemy to Christ, if I shall deceive you in this Matter.
Au. Dost thou believe in God the Father Almighty, who made the Heaven and Earth.
Ba. Yes, and whatsoever is contained in the Heaven and Earth, and the Angels also which are Spirits.
Au. When thou say'st God, what dost thou understand by it?
Ba. I understand a certain eternal Mind, which neither had Beginning nor shall have any End, than which nothing can be either greater, wiser, or better.
Au. Thou believest indeed like a good Christian.
Ba. Who by his omnipotent Beck made all Things visible or invisible; who by his wonderful Wisdom orders and governs all Things; who by his Goodness feeds and maintains all Things, and freely restored Mankind when fallen.
Au. These are indeed three especial Attributes in God: But what Benefit dost thou receive by the Knowledge of them?