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The Christian CommonwealthThe Christian Commonvvealth
The Christian Commonwealth: or, The civil policy of the rising kingdom of Jesus Christ. Written before the interruption of the government, by Mr. John Eliot, teacher of the Church of Christ at Roxbury in New-England. And now published (after his consent given) by a server of the season.The Christian Commonvvealth: or, The civil policy of the rising kingdom of Jesus Christ. Written before the interruption of the government, by Mr. John Eliot, teacher of the Church of Christ at Roxbury in New-England. And now published (after his consent given) by a server of the season.
London: printed for Livewell Chapman, 1659
THE CHRISTIAN COMMONWEALTH: OR, The Civil Polity of the Rising King… › Chapter 3
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But particular times, means and other circumstances, the Lord hath not particularly commandedc. Hence it is left unto the wisdom of the Rulers, to order time, means and other circumstances, for the best, and most effectual attainment of the forementioned speedy and easy determination and execution of Judgement, in all Cases whatsoever, and in all places, Cities, or Towns where the people dwella.
But particular times, means and other circumstances, the Lord hath not particularly commandedc. Hence it is left unto the wisdom of the Rulers, to order time, means and other circumstances, for the best, and most effectual attainment of the forementioned speedy and easie determination and execution of Judgement, in all Cases whatsoever, and in all places, Cities, or Towns where the people dwella.
- cExod. 18. 22. Let them judge the people at all seasons.
- aExod. 18. 23. All the people shall go to their own place in peace.
Hence again, it well accordeth with Gods institution, ⟨p. 3⟩that every order do co-habit together bas near as may be; because that doth tend to facilitate both the watch, and work of the Lords Government.