A80608:1625
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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1. We witness that Christ was never so far overthrown, and overcome by Antichrist, but that still the Lord Jesus hath preserved a Congregational Church, one or more, especially since the Reformation of Religion, by the Ministry of Luther, and Calvin, and other Ministers of Christ in the days of our Fathers.
1. We witnesse that Christ was never so farre overthrowne, and overcome by Antichrist, but that still the Lord Jesus hath preserved a Congregationall Church, one or more, especially since the Reformation of Religion, by the Ministery of Luther, and Calvin, and other Ministers of Christ in the dayes of our Fathers.
The Examiner witnesseth, that since the Apostasy of Antichrist, Antichrist hath so far prevailed against Christ, and his Kingdom, that he hath no Church, nor Church-Officers left upon the face of the earth to this day.
The Examiner witnesseth, that since the Apostasie of Antichrist, Antichrist hath so farre prevailed against Christ, and his Kingdome, that he hath no Church, nor Church-Officers left upon the face of the earth to this day.
2. We witness the godly persons, visible Saints, confessing their known sins, and professing their faith, are fit materials for Church-fellowship.
2. Wee witnesse the godly persons, visible Saints, confessing their knowne sinnes, and professing their faith, are fit materialls for Church-fellowship.