A80608:1027
The bloody tenet, washed, and made white in the blood of the LambThe bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe
The bloody tenet, washed, and made white in the blood of the Lamb: being discussed and discharged of blood-guiltiness by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how far liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly fear God? And how far restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not only raze the foundation of godliness, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how far the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alleged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteem. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Bachelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.
London: printed by Matthew Symmons for Hannah Allen, 1647
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The Answer by concession to Hilary's words may further be discussed. It is true (saith the Answerer) as Hilary speaketh, that neither the Apostles, nor we, may propagate Christian Religion by the Sword: But if Pagans cannot be won by the word, they are not to be compelled by the Sword. Nevertheless this hindereth not, but if they, or any other should blaspheme the true God, and his true Religion, they ought to be severely punished: and no less do they deserve who seduce from the Truth to damnable Heresy and Idolatry.
THe Answer by concession to Hilaryes words may surther be discussed. It is true (saith the Answerer) as Hylary speaketh, that neither the Apostles, nor we, may propagate Christian Religion by the Sword: But if Pagans cannot be wonne by the word, they are not to be compelled by the Sword. Neverthelesse this hindreth not, but if they, or any other should blaspheme the true God, and his true Religion, they ought to be severely punished: and no lesse doe they deserve who seduce from the Truth to damnable Heresie and Idolatrie.
In which Answer, I observe, First, his Agreement with Hilary, that Christian Religion may not be propagated by the civill Sword.