CXI propositions concerning the ministry and government of the ChurchCXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church

Eighthly, there remaineth another difference in respect of the distinct and divided exercise of authority. For either power ceasing from its duty, or remitting punishment, that doth not (surely it ought not) prejudice the exercise of the other power; namely if the Magistrate cease to do his duty, or do neglect to punish with secular punishment those malefactors which by profession are Church Members: Nevertheless, it is in the power of the Governors of the Church, by the bridle of Ecclesiastical Discipline to curb such men; yea also by virtue of their office they are bound to do it; and on the other part, the Magistrate may and ought to punish in life and limb, honours or goods, notwithstanding of the offenders repentance or reconciliation with the Church.

Eighthly, there remaineth another difference in respect of the distinct and divided exercise of authority. For either power ceasing from its duty, or remitting punishment, that doth not (surely it ought not) prejudice the exercise of the other power; namely if the Magistrate cease to do his duty, or do neglect to punish with secular punishment those malefactors which by profession are Church Members: Neverthelesse, it is in the power of the Governours of the Church, by the bridle of Ecclesiasticall Discipline to curb such men; yea also by vertue of their office they are bound to doe it; and on the other part, the Magistrate may and ought to punish in life and limme, honours or goods, notwithstanding of the offenders repentance or reconciliation with the Church.