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An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first…An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first…
An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughs.An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughes.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1652
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There are other things that are commanded by man (and that especially concerns our question) and these are such things as indeed are neither here nor there for the common, for the public good, the good of the community doth not at all depend upon them, and there is nothing in them but merely the satisfaction of the wills of those that are in authority above us.
There are other things that are commanded by man (and that especially concerns our question) and these are such things as indeed are neither here nor there for the common, for the publique good, the good of the community doth not at all depend upon them, and there is nothing in them but meerly the satisfaction of the wills of those that are in authority above us.
Now here is the Question, How far those Laws bind men, and bind Conscience? Indeed many poor Christians that are conscientious have been extremely snared in these things.
Now here is the Question, How far those Laws bind men, and bind Conscience? Indeed many poor Christians that are conscientious have been extreamly snared in these things.
To that I answer: That though such things should be commanded to be done, yet it they be not done.) so be it they be not omitted out of contempt, nor so as may bring scandal upon the authority that doth enjoin them; and those that do omit them shall patiently and willingly submit to what punishment the Law of the Land shall require) in such things this mans conscience shall not, nor need not bind him over to answer before God, that he hath sinned against that rule, You will say, How do you prove that? How doth it appear? For that must needs be made out.
To that I answer: That though such things should be commanded to be done, yet it they be not done.) so be it they be not omitted out of contempt, nor so as may bring scandall upon the authority that doth enjoyne them; and those that doe omit them shall patiently and willingly submit to what punishment the Law of the Land shall require) in such things this mans conscience shall not, nor need not bind him over to answer before God, that he hath sinned against that rule, You will say, How do you prove that? How doth it appeare? For that must needs be made out.