This powerful defense of the Baptists against their persecutors is a testimony to their faith and courage. Joseph Hooke presents a biblical and historical case for the legitimacy of the Baptist denomination, and refutes the slanderous charges brought against them. He argues that the Baptist belief in adult baptism by immersion is grounded in the New Testament and is a sign of personal commitment to Jesus Christ. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.