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

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So then the Word of God and the Law of Christ which by so evident difference separateth and distinguisheth Ecclesiastical Government from the Civill, forbiddeth the Christian Magistrate to enter upon or usurp the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments,, or the juridical dispensing of the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to invade the Church-Government, or to challenge to himself the right of both swords, spiritual and corporal; But if any Magistrate (which God forbid) should dare to arrogate to himself so much, and to enlarge his skirts so far, the Church shall then straightway be constrained to complain justly, and cry out, that though the Pope is changed, yet Popedom remaineth still.

So then the Word of God and the Law of Christ which by so evident difference separateth and distinguisheth Ecclesiasticall Government from the Civill, forbiddeth the Christian Magistrate to enter upon or usurpe the Ministery of the Word and Sacraments,, or the juridicall dispensing of the keyes of the Kingdome of Heaven, to invade the Church-Government, or to chalenge to himself the right of both swords, spirituall and corporall; But if any Magistrate (which God forbid) should dare to arrogate to himself so much, and to enlarge his skirts so far, the Church shall then straightway be constrained to complaine justly, and cry out, that though the Pope is changed, yet Popedome remaineth still.

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