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The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their…
The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their principles about civil and ecclesiastical authority and obedience ... : mostly written many years past, and now published to save our lives and the kingdoms peace, from the false and bloody plotters ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1680
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
47. There is no sin therefore but against common consent in Empire, where every one hath given up his private right to the public: So Justice and injustice are only as they respect humane Empire.
47. There is no sin therefore but against common consent in Empire, where every one hath given up his private right to the publick: So Justice and injustice are only as they respect humane Empire.
48. Every Citizen must obey all the Cities commands, and hath no right to discern what is just or unjust, pious or impious; but because the will of the City is to be every ones will, whatever the City judgeth just and good, the Citizen that judgeth it evil, must nevertheless do.
49. Our knowledge and Love of God and man, are out of Rulers power: And outward acts of worship do nothing help or hinder our knowledge and Love of God; and therefore are not to be so far regarded, as to break for them the public peace and concord: every man may any where worship God inwardly. p. 282. &c.
49. Our knowledge and Love of God and man, are out of Rulers power: And outward acts of worship do nothing help or hinder our knowledge and Love of God; and therefore are not to be so far regarded, as to break for them the publick peace and concord: every man may any where worship God inwardly. p. 282. &c.