The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

Secondly, Maintenance of peace and honesty of life: for to him hath God committed the maintenance of both the Tables. So the ^kApostle teacheth, that the Civill Magistrate is raised up of God unto that high estate of Dignity, that we might live under them a peaceable and a quiet life in all godliness and honesty. A part of this Duty is the deciding of Controversies between man and man, and the true ministration of Law and Justice, as Moses did, Exod. 18. 13.

Secondly, Maintenance of peace and honestie of life: for to him hath God committed the maintenance of both the Tables. So the ^kApostle teacheth, that the Ciuill Magistrate is raysed vp of God vnto that high estate of Dignitie, that we might liue vnder them a peaceable and a quiet life in all godlinesse and honestie. A part of this Dutie is the deciding of Controuersies betweene man and man, and the true ministration of Law and Iustice, as Moses did, Exod. 18. 13.

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For the performance of both these, God hath furnished him with power, and to this end put the Sword into his hands, which he may not suffer to rust in the Scabbard, but must draw it out to punish all offenders. ^lIf thou do evil, fear: for he beareth not the Sword for nought: for he is the Minister of God to take vengeance on him that doth evil.

For the performance of both these, God hath furnished him with power, and to this end put the Sword into his hands, which hee may not suffer to rust in the Scabbard, but must draw it out to punish all offenders.