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Men are gods, or, The dignity of magistracy, and the duty of the magistrate…
Men are gods, or, The dignity of magistracy, and the duty of the magistrate as it was presented in a sermon at the assize holden at Hertford for that county on August 2, 1653 / by George Swinnocke ...
London: printed by R.W. for Nevil Simmons, 1660
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.
In it we may take notice; First, of the Magistrates Honour; Ye are Gods, and children of the most High.
Secondly, The Author of it. I have said it.
Or the Text presenteth us, 1▪ With the Magistrates ⟨p. 191⟩Commission; Ye are Gods, and children of the most High. 2. Its Seal or Confirmation; I have said. The Commission for Magistracy is here confirmed under the broad Seal of Heaven.
I, i. e. I that am the Lord of Lords,1 and King of Kings, the mighty possessor of Heaven and Earth; I that am Commander in Chief of the whole world, and have power to appoint whom I please to be my Vicegerents, do call and constitute you to be my Deputy-Lieutenants on earth. I whose word is sufficient warrant for any Office, or Ordinance; I have said ye are Gods.
I, i. e. I that am the Lord of Lords,