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The English nonconformity as under King Charles II and King James II truly stated…
The English nonconformity as under King Charles II and King James II truly stated and argued by Richard Baxter ; who earnestly beseecheth rulers and clergy not to divide and destroy the land and cast their own souls on the dreadful guilt and punishment of national perjury ...
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1689
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.
L. It must be a Profession of Christian Faith and Obedience.
M. Who must try and judge of that Profession, whether it be Christianity or not: Is it Magistrates or Pastors?
L. Magistrates have somewhat else to do: Else they must study and exercise that work alone; for they will have no time for Civil Government, if they undertake this.
M. Did not Christ institute an Office for it, and give them this Power of the Keys? And if one half that Office cease as soon as Magistrates were Christians, why not the other half, and so Magistrates must Preach, Baptize, and celebrate the Sacrament.
M. Did not Christ institute an Office for it, and give them this Power of the Keyes? And if one half that Office cease as soon as Magistrates were Christians, why not the other half, and so Magistrates must Preach, Baptize, and celebrate the Sacrament.