A80608:1968
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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Doubtless the reasons are evident: 1. Because most of the Separatists have been poor and low, and not such gainful Customers to the Bishops, their Courts, and Officers. Mr. Ainsworth himself (though a worthy instrument of Gods praise) lived upon nine pence in the week with roots boiled, &c.
Doubtlesse the reasons are evident: 1. Because most of the Separatists have been poore and low, and not such gainfull Customers to the Bishops, their Courts, and Officers. Mr. Ainsworth himselfe (though a worthy instrument of Gods praise) lived upon nine pence in the weeke with roots boyled, &c.
Reply. In part I will not deny some truth and weight in this reason; But take it for granted, and it doth but confirm what I said, that the Separatist found more favour then the Non-conformist, whatsoever the reason was.
Reply. In part I will not deny some truth and weight in this reason; But take it for granted, and it doth but confirme what I said, that the Separatist found more favour then the Non-conformist, whatsoever the reason was.
The second reason that he giveth is, That it is a principle in nature to prefer a professed enemy, before a pretended friend. The Separatists ⟨p. 120⟩have been looked at by the Bishops, and their adherents, as known and professed enemies: whereas the Puritans have professed subjection, and submitted to the Bishops, their Courts, their Officers, their Common Prayer, and worships: And yet (the Bishops have well known) with no greater affection, then the Israelites bore the Egyptians cruel taskmasters.