A80608:822
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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Discusser.
Another while, when Princes cross Mr. Cottons Judgement, and Practise, then it matters not, what the Profession and Practise of Princes is: for, (saith he) their Profession and Practise is no Rule to Conscience.
Another while, when Princes crosse Mr. Cottons Judgement, and Practise, then it matters not, what the Profession and Practise of Princes is: for, (saith he) their Profession and Practise is no Rule to Conscience.
Defender.
If Princes swerve from the rule of the word, either in profession, or ⟨p. 119⟩practise, their own profession, or practise is no rule either to themselves, or others. Princes ought not to rule the word, but are to be ruled by it. But see the notorious calumny, of the Discusser, so representing Mr Cottons dealing with Princes, as if he made his own judgement and practise the rule of the proceeding of Princes. Men whose tongues are their own, may speak any thing: But yet such as fear the Lord, would tremble at such speeches, as neither express Truth, nor Love.