B22970:212
An appeal to thy conscience as thou wilt answer it at the great and…An appeale to thy conscience as thou wilt answere it at the great and…
An appeal to thy conscience as thou wilt answer it at the great and dreadful day of Christ Jesus.An appeale to thy conscience as thou wilt answere it at the great and dreadfull day of Christ Iesus.
London : s.n., 1643
An Appeal to thy Conscience. › The Answer.An Appeale to thy Conscience. › The Answer.
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.
In respect of the former, the King is under the Law, that is to say, the Law is the line and rule whereby the will of the King is guided and directed; and in this sense Bracton spake. In respect of the latter, the King is not under the Law. For how can we possibly conceive, that he who giveth life to the Law, should by the Law offer force unto himself, and compel himself?
In respect of the former, the King is under the Law, that is to say, the Law is the line and rule whereby the will of the King is guided and directed; and in this sense Bracton spake. In respect of the latter, the King is not under the Law. For how can we possibly conceive, that he who giveth life to the Law, should by the Law offer force unto himselfe, and compell himselfe?
He that is under the former power only, is accountable to God only for his actions; as the King. But he that is under both powers of the Law, is accountable both to God and the Law: as is every Subject.
He that is under the former power onely, is accountable to God onely for his actions; as the King. But he that is under both powers of the Law, is accountable both to God and the Law: as is every Subject.
In respect of the former, the Law is the object and rule of Justice, and so the King is under the Law: In respect of the latter, the Law in the instrument of Justice, and so the King is not under the Law; but the Law is a means serving the King to govern his people.
In respect of the former, the Law is the object and rule of Iustice, and so the King is under the Law: In respect of the latter, the Law in the instrument of Iustice, and so the King is not under the Law; but the Law is a means serving the King to govern his people.