A69075:1149
Christian religion
Christian religion: substantially, methodically[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitably treatisedChristian religion: substantially, methodicalli[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitablie treatised
London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
What is the Magistrate specially to perform in respect of mens matters?
VVhat is the Magistrate specially to performe in respect of mens matters?
1He must look to the peace of the Common-wealth, where he dwelleth, and that justice therein be duly executed, that every man may enjoy his own: Psa. 72. That the good may be cherished, & evil doers punished: Rom. 13.3.4. And he that neglecteth the former duty to God, shall never perform his latter duty, how politic soever he seem to be.
1Hee must looke to the peace of the Common-wealth, where he dwelleth, and that iustice therin be duely executed, that euery man may enioy his owne: Psa. 72. That the good may be cherished, & euil doers punished: Rom. 13.3.4. And hee that neglecteth the former duety to God, shall neuer performe his latter duety, how politicke soeuer he seeme to be.