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It matters not what Burgess thought or taught as an individual even if I grant your point (which I do not). We don't form Reformed theology by quoting our favorite authors in a "quote mash" to form our favorite Reformed brew, re-define the Confessions according to our scheme, and then announce to the rest: "You guys are not really Reformed...."
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One of the major points of Burgess' book, which you are free to read for yourself, was that his doctrine was the doctrine of the Church of England, other Reformed Divines (including Calvin, Bucer, etc.), and the other reformed churches. It was not his private opinion, but was considered thoroughly orthodox by other Calvinists at the time (not to mention the Church Fathers).
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It says precisely what I said. Baptism is not the instrument of regeneration. It says no such thing. It says it is a sign thereof and is related to it as sign is to the thing signified.
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Are you saying that the confession teaches that baptism is a bare sign that does not confer the grace signified?