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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.
There is indeed one Supreme and absolute Lawgiver, James 4.12. whose will and word must be the rule of others laws. Besides in spirituals, none can give laws to bind the conscience but God, Isa. 33.21. In that sense, The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Law-giver; but in external policy the Laws of men are to be observed. And they have power to make such laws as are suitable unto, and convenient for the wealth and safety of their Dominions.
There is indeed one Supreme and absolute Lawgiver, James 4.12. whose will and word must be the rule of others laws. Besides in spirituals, none can give laws to bind the conscience but God, Isa. 33.21. In that sense, The Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Law-giver; but in external policy the Laws of men are to be observed. And they have power to make such laws as are sutable unto, and convenient for the wealth and safety of their Dominions.
The end of Magistracy showeth their legislative authority; for neither will piety be promoted, ⟨p. 198⟩nor the public good procured, or peace preserved without it. And questionless God would never have enjoined Subjects to obey, if Magistrates had not power to command.
The end of Magistracy sheweth their legislative authority; for neither will piety be promoted, ⟨p. 198⟩nor the publike good procured, or peace preserved without it. And questionless God would never have injoyned Subjects to obey, if Magistrates had not power to command.