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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.
1. Every mans own welfare and peace is his own interest.
1. EVery mans own welfare and peace is his own interest.
2. Therefore every man is for his own peace.
3. The Common peace of the State and of the universal Church, is the interest of all that intend not as Rebels and Heretics to set up themselves against them both, or either of them.
3. The Common peace of the State and of the universal Church, is the interest of all that intend not as Rebels and Hereticks to set up themselves against them both, or either of them.
4. Peace therefore hath the good word of almost all, because few dare own their Rebellious or Heretical inclinations.