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Reliquiæ Baxterianæ, or, Mr. Richard Baxters narrative of the most memorable passages of his…
Reliquiæ Baxterianæ, or, Mr. Richard Baxters narrative of the most memorable passages of his life and times faithfully published from his own original manuscript by Matthew Sylvester.Reliquiæ Baxterianæ, or, Mr. Richard Baxters narrative of the most memorable passages of his life and times faithfully publish'd from his own original manuscript by Matthew Sylvester.
London: printed for T. Parkhurst, 1696
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.
4. It is not lawful for Subjects to defend Reformation or Religion by Force, against […] Sovereigns; no such good Ends will warrant evil Means.
4. It is not lawful for Subjects to defend Reformation or Religion by Force, against 〈…〉 Soveraigns; no such good Ends will warrant evil Means.
5. It is contrary to the Doctrine of Protestants, and the ancient Christians, and Scripture it self• which condemneth all that resist the higher Powers; and as for the Primitive Christians• it is well known they were acquainted with no other lawful Weapons against them but Prayers and Tears.
6. It importeth a false Accusation of the King, as if he were about to destroy Religion, Liberties, or Parliaments, all which he is resolved to defend, as in all his Declarations doth appear.
7. It justifieth the Papists Doctrine and Practices of Rebellion, and taketh the Odium from them unto our selves, and layeth a Reproach upon the Protestant Cause.