The amazing young person referred to here is Matthew Henry. His own father was a shining beacon as well. I have a book in my library by him. "Christ is All".

For more than a hundred years, Matthew Henry's Commentary was the most popular one. Some readers will likely have it themselves.

I brought both of these guys into this discussion because one believed in private communions - the other did not. As can be seen from diary entries below.

An easier case could be made for private baptisms, I'd say. Remember the Ethiopian eunuch who inquired of Philip: "See, here is water. What's stopping me from being baptized?"

So, as it is today, well-intended good people can differ in their views.