A67926:5151
Acts and monuments of matters most special and memorable, happening in the Church. [vol.…Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happenyng in the Church. [vol.…
Acts and monuments of matters most special and memorable, happening in the Church. [vol. 2, part 1] with an universal history of the same, wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the Church, from the primitive age to these latter times of ours, with the bloody times, horrible troubles, and great persecutions against the true martyrs of Christ, sought and wrought as well by heathen emperors, as now lately practised by Romish prelates, especially in this realm of England and Scotland. Newly revised and recognised, partly also augmented, and now the fourth time again published and recommended to the studious reader, by the author (through the help of Christ our Lord) John Fox, which desireth thee good reader to help him with thy prayer.Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happenyng in the Church. [vol. 2, part 1] with an vniuersall history of the same, wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the Church, from the primitiue age to these latter tymes of ours, with the bloudy times, horrible troubles, and great persecutions agaynst the true martyrs of Christ, sought and wrought as well by heathen emperours, as nowe lately practised by Romish prelates, especially in this realme of England and Scotland. Newly reuised and recognised, partly also augmented, and now the fourth time agayne published and recommended to the studious reader, by the author (through the helpe of Christ our Lord) Iohn Foxe, which desireth thee good reader to helpe him with thy prayer.
London: printed by John Daye, 1583London: printed by Iohn Daye, 1583
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137. Some texts of Canon law suffereth war, but the teaching of Christ forbiddeth all wars. Nevertheless when a City is besieged, or a country invaded, the Lord of the country is bound to put his life in jeopardy for his subjects. fol. 119.
137. Some textes of Canon law suffereth warre, but the teaching of Christ forbidde•h all warres. Neuerthelesse when a City is besieged, or a country inuaded, the Lord of the country is bounde to put his life in ieopardy for his subiectes. fol. 119.
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1As touching war, to be moved or stirred first of our parts against any people or country upon any rash cause, as ambition, malice, or revenge, the gospel of Christ giveth us no such sword to fight withal. Notwithstanding for defence of country and subjects, the magistrate being invaded or provoked by other, may lawfully, and is bound to do his best, as the city of Marurgh did well in defending it self against the Emperor. &c.