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Two sermons preached at Northampton at two several assizes there The one in the…Two sermons preached at Northampton at two severall assises there The one in the…
Two sermons preached at Northampton at two several assizes there The one in the time of the shrievalty of Sir Erasmus Dryden Baronet. Anno Domini, 1621. The other in the time of the shrievalty of Sir Henry Robinson Knight, anno Domini, 1629. By Robert Bolton ... Published by E.B.Two sermons preached at Northampton at two severall assises there The one in the time of the shrevalty of Sir Erasmus Dryden Baronet. Anno Domini, 1621. The other in the time of the shrevalty of Sir Henry Robinson Knight, anno Domini, 1629. By Robert Bolton ... Published by E.B.
London: printed by George Miller, 1635
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Sovereignty is sacred in it self; Authority even abstracted, is orient and illustrious. A ray, and representation of that great Majesty above.
Soveraignety is sacred in it selfe; Authority even abstracted, is orient and illustrious. A ray, and representation of that great Majesty above.
It also ennobles the subject that receives it, with a remarkable splendour, and a kind of divine character. I have said you are Gods, Psal. 28.6. That is,1 first, by Analogy, secondly, Deputation, thirdly, Participation. For you well know that besides that Imperial Majesty, which is originally and individually inherent in the person of a Monarchical Sovereign, there are also by derivation, or deputation, some marks and impressions of that princely endowment stamped, and shining in the face and presence of every subordinate Magistrate, which makes them venerable, especially those who give life and vigour, to the execution of their places, with the nobleness of a free spirit, and clearness of a good conscience.
It also ennobles the subject that receives it, with a remarkable splendour, and a kind of divine character. I have said you are Gods, Psal. 28.6. That is,1 first, by Analogy, secondly, Deputation, thirdly, Participation. For you well know that besides that Imperiall Majesty, which is originally and individually inherent in the person of a Monarchicall Soveraigne, there are also by derivation, or deputation, some markes and impressions of that princely endowment stampt, and shining in the face and presence of every subordinate Magistrate, which makes them venerable, especially those who give life and vigour, to the execution of their places, with the noblenesse of a free spirit, and clearenesse of a good conscience.