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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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The Answer is near at hand, and is written for the warning of all gain-sayers; Those mine enemies which would not that I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before my face, Luk. 19.27. And yet I would not be so understood (in alleging this Scripture) as if Christ did allow his Vicegerents to practise all, that himself would practise in his own person. For not all the practises, or acts of Christ, (as the Examiner seemeth to intimate) but the Laws of Christ, are the Rules of mans Administrations. But of that more distinctly in due time, if the Lord shall give liberty to enquire further into the Examiners Bloody Tenet.
The Answer is neere at hand, and is written for the warning of all gain-sayers; Those mine enemies which would not that I should reigne over them, bring them hither, and slay them before my face, Luk. 19.27. And yet I would not be so understood (in alledging this Scripture) as if Christ did allow his Vicegerents to practise all, that himselfe would practise in his own person. For not all the practises, or acts of Christ, (as the Examiner seemeth to intimate) but the Lawes of Christ, are the Rules of mans Administrations. But of that more distinctly in due time, if the Lord shall give libertie to enquire further into the Examiners Bloudy Tenent.
To the Lord Jesus, be the kingdom, power, and glory.
To the Lord Jesus, be the kingdome, power, and glory.
Amen.