' Thirdly : Since we have this great benefit and virtue in baptism, let us further see who the person is that receives what baptism gives and benefits. This is also most nobly expressed in these same words : ' He that believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved.' Faith only makes the person worthy to receive this saving divine water beneficially ; for the things promised and presented in water, cannot otherwise be received than that we receive them with our hearts. Without faith, baptism will not benefit us, though in itself it is an invaluable, divine treasure. Hence this one word, ' He that believeth,' effects so much as to exclude all works we can do, that is, with a view to merit and obtain salvation thereby ; for it is concluded, what is not faith does nothing to it, and also receives nothing. '

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