A80608:1762
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The Examiner is not ignorant, that (by the Grace of Christ) we have withdrawn our selves, and our Churches also from this National Constitution, and from all Communion with them.
The Examiner is not ignorant, that (by the Grace of Christ) we have withdrawen our selves, and our Churches also from this Nationall Constitution, and from all Communion with them.
If it be said; But we still keep Communion with the Parish-Churches, (in hearing the Word there) who do subject themselves to these National Officers, Convocations, and Courts.
If it be said; But we still keepe Communion with the Parish-Churches, (in hearing the Word there) who doe subject themselves to these Nationall Officers, Convocations, and Courts.
Answ. 1. Though the Parish-Churches were lately subject to them, it was a burden (which as they did discern the iniquity thereof) they groaned under, and now by the mighty Power of the gracious Redemption of the Lord Jesus, they have shaken off through the help of the Honourable, and Religious Prudence and Piety of the Parliament.
Answ. 1. Though the Parish-Churches were lately subject to them, it was a burden (which as they did discerne the iniquitie thereof) they groaned under, and now by the mightie Power of the gracious Redemption of the Lord Jesus, they have shaken off through the helpe of the Honorable, and Religious Prudence and Piety of the Parliament.