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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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See what strange effects, a strong fancy can produce? would you not think, it must be some strange, and strong paradox, that if it be granted shall produce such strange and strong effects, as to take away the being of Christianity out of the world, yea and all civility, yea and the world out of the world?
See what strange effects, a strong fancy can produce? would you not think, it must be some strange, and strong paradox, that if it be graunted shall produce such strange and strong effects, as to take away the being of Christianity out of the world, yea and all civility, yea and the world out of the world?
But when men have slept a while, and strong fancies are evaporated, the world will stand where it is, and civility stand in the world, and Christianity in civility.
But when men have slept a while, and strong fancyes are evaporated, the world will stand where it is, and civility stand in the world, and Christianity in civility.
I say therefore (that which no sober mind can contradict) that though Magistrates be bound to become wise and learned, to know Christ, and to establish the Religion of Christ yet it will not (as the Discusser saith) evidently follow, no nor follow at all, That then there is no law full Commonwealth nor Civill State of men in the world, which is not qualified with this spiritual discerning.
I say therefore (that which no sober minde can contradict) that though Magistrates be bound to become wise and learned, to know Christ, and to establish the Religion of Christ yet it will not (as the Discusser saith) evidently follow, no nor follow at all, That then there is no law full Commonwealth nor Civill State of men in the world, which is not qualified with this spirituall discerning.