The matching of the magistrates authority and the Christians true liberty in matters if religion wherein is clearly stated, how farre the magistrate may impose or restrain in matters of faith and worship, and how far forth the Christian may challenge freedome and exemption : in a sermon preached at the Assizes at Dorchester, Jul. 17. 1651. / by William Lyford ...
DAN. 3.14. to 18. Is it true ô SHADRACH, &c. THese two things, The Truths of Christ, and Peace among Brethren, ought to be precious to every Son of the Church 'Twas a blessed time when the multitude of Believers were of one heart, and one Soule, when they held Communion in Doctrine and Fellowship, in breaking of Bread and Prayers, they heard together, they received together, they prayed together;
DAN. 3.14. to 18. Is it true o SHADRACH, etc. THese two things, The Truths of christ, and Peace among Brothers, ought to be precious to every Son of the Church 'Twas a blessed time when the multitude of Believers were of one heart, and one Soul, when they held Communion in Doctrine and Fellowship, in breaking of Bred and Prayers, they herd together, they received together, they prayed together;
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and according to this primitive Patterne, all good Christians should endeavour to walk, and those Churches are happy which hold that blessed knot of Truth and Love:
and according to this primitive Pattern, all good Christians should endeavour to walk, and those Churches Are happy which hold that blessed knot of Truth and Love:
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Contrary whereunto are those two reigning evils among us at this day, viz. Wantonnesse of Spirit, and Pride of Spirit; Through the wantonnesse of mens spirits craving an absolute liberty in matters of God, the sacred Truths of God are corrupted and vilified;
Contrary whereunto Are those two reigning evils among us At this day, viz. Wantonness of Spirit, and Pride of Spirit; Through the wantonness of men's spirits craving an absolute liberty in matters of God, the sacred Truths of God Are corrupted and vilified;
And through the Pride of mens spirits on the other hand, imposing matters of Opinion and Worship under temporall penalties, the Quiet of mens Consciences,
And through the Pride of men's spirits on the other hand, imposing matters of Opinion and Worship under temporal penalties, the Quiet of men's Consciences,
and the precious Souls of Men, (those great truths committed to our charge.) And 2. How the just Liberty of Conscience (for I meddle not without my line) with due reverence to Authority may be preserved pure and blamelesse, is the scope of my ensuing discourse,
and the precious Souls of Men, (those great truths committed to our charge.) And 2. How the just Liberty of Conscience (for I meddle not without my line) with due Reverence to authority may be preserved pure and blameless, is the scope of my ensuing discourse,
Whether Nebuchadnezzar did erect this huge Statue of such a vast cost (for it was of God) and bignesse (60. cubits high) out of ambition and vaine-glory,
Whither Nebuchadnezzar did erect this huge Statue of such a vast cost (for it was of God) and bigness (60. cubits high) out of ambition and vainglory,
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as a Monument of his Greatnesse and Magnificence, — or out of Blinde Zeale to his God Bell, to whom it was dedicated, — or out of Policy to bring all his Dominions and People to an Uniformity in Religion and Worship, the better to prevent Dissentions and Divisions in bis Kingdome, which might be occasioned by the exercise of the Jewes Religion now scattered amongst them? Whether all,
as a Monument of his Greatness and Magnificence, — or out of Blind Zeal to his God Bell, to whom it was dedicated, — or out of Policy to bring all his Dominions and People to an Uniformity in Religion and Worship, the better to prevent Dissensions and Divisions in bis Kingdom, which might be occasioned by the exercise of the Jews Religion now scattered among them? Whither all,
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But most likely it is, that there was something of Designe in it, for the Princes of Babylon, seeing their Greatnesse and Glory eclipsed by Strangers and Captives, moved with Envy and Indignation, advised the King to such a specious Action of Devotion, whereby they might intrap,
But most likely it is, that there was something of Design in it, for the Princes of Babylon, seeing their Greatness and Glory eclipsed by Strangers and Captives, moved with Envy and Indignation, advised the King to such a specious Actium of Devotion, whereby they might entrap,
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and work the ruine of those Jewish Commanders, for ver. 12. they informe against Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that these men have not regarded thee ô King, they serve not thy Gods,
and work the ruin of those Jewish Commanders, for for. 12. they inform against Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that these men have not regarded thee o King, they serve not thy God's,
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and in his speech he did seeke to win them, as unwilling to believe it to be true, which was informed, Is it true O Shadrach, that you do not serve my Gods, ver. 14. perhaps it was an over-sight,
and in his speech he did seek to win them, as unwilling to believe it to be true, which was informed, Is it true Oh Shadrach, that you do not serve my God's, ver. 14. perhaps it was an oversight,
But if you persist, I cannot help you, you must be cast into the fiery Fornace, for so is the Law, ver. 15. Then followes their Answer, ver. 16, 17. We are not carefull to answer thee in this matter, as if they should say, your Majesty is not mis-informed, we did not worship your Gods,
But if you persist, I cannot help you, you must be cast into the fiery Furnace, for so is the Law, ver. 15. Then follows their Answer, ver. 16, 17. We Are not careful to answer thee in this matter, as if they should say, your Majesty is not misinformed, we did not worship your God's,
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nor discharge of our Duty, we are not moved with thy threatnings, we are ready to sacrifice our lives to the will and command of our God, rather than our Conscience, or Religion to thy will:
nor discharge of our Duty, we Are not moved with thy threatenings, we Are ready to sacrifice our lives to the will and command of our God, rather than our Conscience, or Religion to thy will:
than to sin against God, resolving in the way of Dutie to trust God with their lives, ver. 16, 17, 18. Sundry particulars are observable, but I shall reduce the whole into 2. Doctrines.
than to sin against God, resolving in the Way of Duty to trust God with their lives, ver. 16, 17, 18. Sundry particulars Are observable, but I shall reduce the Whole into 2. Doctrines.
D. 2. From their Answ. is this, To cleave to Gods will and ways against all humane dread and terror, out of a confident perswasion that God is Lord of our lives, able to deliver,
D. 2. From their Answer is this, To cleave to God's will and ways against all humane dread and terror, out of a confident persuasion that God is Lord of our lives, able to deliver,
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and in an humble resignation to his wisdome whether he will deliver or not in such a strait, is a strength of spirit to be endeavoured after by all that feare God and would keep a good conscience: Thus did these three men.
and in an humble resignation to his Wisdom whither he will deliver or not in such a strait, is a strength of Spirit to be endeavoured After by all that Fear God and would keep a good conscience: Thus did these three men.
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By this Retractation he condemns his former crueltie. Note that passage of Pauls Repentance recorded, Acts 26.11. I punished them oft in every Synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme:
By this Retractation he condemns his former cruelty. Note that passage of Paul's Repentance recorded, Acts 26.11. I punished them oft in every Synagogue, and compelled them to Blaspheme:
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2. Nor was it evill in the judgement of his owne Conscience, for he verily thought, that he ought to doe many things against the name of Jesus, ver. 9. The evill of his acting therefore did not lie only in the Object whereunto he compelled,
2. Nor was it evil in the judgement of his own Conscience, for he verily Thought, that he ought to do many things against the name of jesus, ver. 9. The evil of his acting Therefore did not lie only in the Object whereunto he compelled,
3. To put the sinfulnesse of compelling upon the Object, is altogether unsatisfactory, for the question will still recurre, who shall judge of the right? Is not every Power judge of its owne right? They that think it just to compell others to yeild to an unknown truth,
3. To put the sinfulness of compelling upon the Object, is altogether unsatisfactory, for the question will still recur, who shall judge of the right? Is not every Power judge of its own right? They that think it just to compel Others to yield to an unknown truth,
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Perswasion of Conscience is not the ground, nor prime rule of mens actings, (for the Conscience it selfe must be regulated, else it will be a false witnesse of God.
Persuasion of Conscience is not the ground, nor prime Rule of men's actings, (for the Conscience it self must be regulated, Else it will be a false witness of God.
he did it not in malice, but his erring conscience put him upon that action, which was damnable. 2. Note, that the plea of authority is not a sufficient discharge before God,
he did it not in malice, but his erring conscience put him upon that actium, which was damnable. 2. Note, that the plea of Authority is not a sufficient discharge before God,
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Thus for the proofe in generall, There be two Branches of our Doctrine. 1. That the Civill Magistrate may do much in matters of Religion. 2. Yet not this, viz. to impose under temporall penalties;
Thus for the proof in general, There be two Branches of our Doctrine. 1. That the Civil Magistrate may do much in matters of Religion. 2. Yet not this, viz. to impose under temporal penalties;
therefore for distinct proceeding, I shall endeavor to resolve these two Questions [ 1. What the Civill Magistrate has to doe in matters of Religion, [ 2. What he may not doe.
Therefore for distinct proceeding, I shall endeavour to resolve these two Questions [ 1. What the Civil Magistrate has to do in matters of Religion, [ 2. What he may not do.
yet all power is committed unto Christ, and God has appointed the exercise of his power governing the World, to be serviceable to the advancement of the Kingdome of his deare Son,
yet all power is committed unto christ, and God has appointed the exercise of his power governing the World, to be serviceable to the advancement of the Kingdom of his deer Son,
and to the setting of him upon his holy Hill, according to that gracious promise made to the Churches of the Gentiles. Es. 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, and Queens thy nursing Mothers.
and to the setting of him upon his holy Hill, according to that gracious promise made to the Churches of the Gentiles. Es. 49.23. Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, and Queen's thy nursing Mother's.
Though they be not Fathers to beget thee, yet they shall be Fathers to nurse thee up, they shall carry thy Sonnes and thy daughters in their Armes (i.e.) they shall contribute their aid and assistance for the upholding and enreasing of the Church;
Though they be not Father's to beget thee, yet they shall be Father's to nurse thee up, they shall carry thy Sons and thy daughters in their Arms (i.e.) they shall contribute their aid and assistance for the upholding and enreasing of the Church;
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And the Nation and Kingdome that will not serve thee, (when this Kingdom of Jesus Christ comes to be revealed to them) He will require it at your hands, they shall perish. Es. 60.12. " From this Unction it is, that Magistrates are bound to serve Christ, as Magistrates, that is, use their civill power to serve Christs Kingdome:
And the nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, (when this Kingdom of jesus christ comes to be revealed to them) He will require it At your hands, they shall perish. Es. 60.12. " From this Unction it is, that Magistrates Are bound to serve christ, as Magistrates, that is, use their civil power to serve Christ Kingdom:
Let every soule be subject, &c. And the Scripture enjoyning the duty of the subject, doth establish the authority of the Christian Magistrate (for they are Relatives.) 2. For protection, and supportation:
Let every soul be Subject, etc. And the Scripture enjoining the duty of the Subject, does establish the Authority of the Christian Magistrate (for they Are Relatives.) 2. For protection, and supportation:
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thus Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levits that taught the good knowledge of God. 2 Chron. 30.22. He did also appoint the people to Minister sustenance unto them. 2 Chron. 31.4. He appointed his own portion.
thus Hezekiah spoke comfortably unto all the Levits that taught the good knowledge of God. 2 Chronicles 30.22. He did also appoint the people to Minister sustenance unto them. 2 Chronicles 31.4. He appointed his own portion.
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Jehosaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah were great Reformers, Josiah put down the Idolatrous Priests whom the Kings of Judah had set up to burne incense, &c. (the like did Hezekiah. 2 Chro. 31.1.) yet Note by the way, that though those Priests which had served in the high places were degraded from doing the office of Priests at Gods Altar any more,
Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah were great Reformers, Josiah put down the Idolatrous Priests whom the Kings of Judah had Set up to burn incense, etc. (the like did Hezekiah. 2 Chro 31.1.) yet Note by the Way, that though those Priests which had served in the high places were degraded from doing the office of Priests At God's Altar any more,
and this is required of them, Eze. 44.11, 13, 14. At the purging of the new Churches Ministery (there figured under Ezekiels Temple) those that had defiled themselves with false worship, were to be degraded from the dignity and office of a Priest, to doe the most servile and meanest offices about the Temple,
and this is required of them, Ezekiel 44.11, 13, 14. At the purging of the new Churches Ministry (there figured under Ezekiel's Temple) those that had defiled themselves with false worship, were to be degraded from the dignity and office of a Priest, to do the most servile and Meanest Offices about the Temple,
This I speake and presse the rather, because as there is a desire in some here present, that the worke of Reformation should proceede and be carried on in a way of righteousnesse and mercy,
This I speak and press the rather, Because as there is a desire in Some Here present, that the work of Reformation should proceed and be carried on in a Way of righteousness and mercy,
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are not discernible, and therefore not punishable by humane Authority, yet when such dangerous opinions shall be published to the seducing and infecting of his people,
Are not discernible, and Therefore not punishable by humane authority, yet when such dangerous opinions shall be published to the seducing and infecting of his people,
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then the Magistrate is in this, to serve Christ, and I thinke he may take those words of Paul for his warrant, Gal. 5.12. Note 1. Hee speakes there of false Apostles who had poisoned that Church with some Jewish Doctrines. 2. He calls them troublers of the Church. 3. That such troublers ought to be cut off, else Paul would never have wisht it:
then the Magistrate is in this, to serve christ, and I think he may take those words of Paul for his warrant, Gal. 5.12. Note 1. He speaks there of false Apostles who had poisoned that Church with Some Jewish Doctrines. 2. He calls them troublers of the Church. 3. That such troublers ought to be Cut off, Else Paul would never have wished it:
I doe not understand it of a cutting off of their Lives or Estates, but a restraint of their practice, that they might no longer trouble the Church with their pernicious Doctrines;
I do not understand it of a cutting off of their Lives or Estates, but a restraint of their practice, that they might no longer trouble the Church with their pernicious Doctrines;
for as long as they persist in their troublesome teaching, they are not cut off. 4. And when the Church has gon as far as it can, and prevailes nothing,
for as long as they persist in their troublesome teaching, they Are not Cut off. 4. And when the Church has gone as Far as it can, and prevails nothing,
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But that place, Zach. 13.2, 3, 5. comes more home to our purpose, I will (saith the Lord) cause the Prophets and the uncleane spirit to passe out of the Land,
But that place, Zach 13.2, 3, 5. comes more home to our purpose, I will (Says the Lord) cause the prophets and the unclean Spirit to pass out of the Land,
wherein note, 1. That by the Spirit of God, there is foreshewed a singular evill that should happen in the Christian Churches, viz. men shall beare themselves for Prophets which are none, (for they shall weare the Prophets garment to deceive.) 2. Those Prophets are Teachers of fals-hood. 3. This evill is to be purged away,
wherein note, 1. That by the Spirit of God, there is foreshowed a singular evil that should happen in the Christian Churches, viz. men shall bear themselves for prophets which Are none, (for they shall wear the prophets garment to deceive.) 2. Those prophets Are Teachers of falsehood. 3. This evil is to be purged away,
They shall bring him to the Magistrate to be punished. 4. And this shall be the fruit of the Magistrate dealing with them, viz. they shall be ashamed of their visions, and their prophecyings Ver. 4.5.
They shall bring him to the Magistrate to be punished. 4. And this shall be the fruit of the Magistrate dealing with them, viz. they shall be ashamed of their visions, and their prophesyings Ver. 4.5.
And there is a reason, as Mr. Burroughs thinks, why their best friends should withstand them in this their way. 1. Because it is abhorring to nature to suffer that God, whom wee honour, to be blasphemed. 2. And to see our Wives, Children and dearest friends to be seduced into wayes, which wee thinke will undoe their soules to eternity,
And there is a reason, as Mr. Burroughs thinks, why their best Friends should withstand them in this their Way. 1. Because it is abhorring to nature to suffer that God, whom we honour, to be blasphemed. 2. And to see our Wives, Children and dearest Friends to be seduced into ways, which we think will undo their Souls to eternity,
The setting up of divisions, Church against Church, Ordinance against Ordinance, does in its owne nature tend to the disturbance of publik peace and humane society;
The setting up of divisions, Church against Church, Ordinance against Ordinance, does in its own nature tend to the disturbance of public peace and humane society;
if the Church of Christ, which should be as a City at unity within it selfe, shall nourish within its bowells contrary Sects and Divisions, there will be biting and devouring one of another,
if the Church of christ, which should be as a city At unity within it self, shall nourish within its bowels contrary Sects and Divisions, there will be biting and devouring one of Another,
But against the Magistrates restraining power, 3. things are objected, 1 Ob. May the Magistrate restraine me of that liberty which Christ hath purchased? Sol. No:
But against the Magistrates restraining power, 3. things Are objected, 1 Ob. May the Magistrate restrain me of that liberty which christ hath purchased? Sol. No:
takes place, hast thou faith? have it to thy selfe, that is, art thou certainly perswaded concerning thy liberty in these things? content thy selfe with knowing it,
Takes place, hast thou faith? have it to thy self, that is, art thou Certainly persuaded Concerning thy liberty in these things? content thy self with knowing it,
and with being freed from such scruples, yet forbeare the practise, in case of offence, q d. Let no man be carried out, upon particular perswasion of his conscience to doe any thing to the hurt of others:
and with being freed from such scruples, yet forbear the practice, in case of offence, q worser. Let no man be carried out, upon particular persuasion of his conscience to do any thing to the hurt of Others:
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Sol. 2. It is a sweet priviledge for men of a different minde to enjoy their owne private judgement, under the civil Power, without having it drawne forth,
Sol. 2. It is a sweet privilege for men of a different mind to enjoy their own private judgement, under the civil Power, without having it drawn forth,
It is a sweet Priviledge, though my forme and way be denyed me, yet that I shall not be forced to a positive acting in a way that is contrary to my judgement;
It is a sweet Privilege, though my Form and Way be denied me, yet that I shall not be forced to a positive acting in a Way that is contrary to my judgement;
Sol. 3. There is no just complaint for want of Liberty, when men may have free accesse unto the use of all establisht Ordinances, which by their own confession are the power of God unto salvation;
Sol. 3. There is no just complaint for want of Liberty, when men may have free access unto the use of all established Ordinances, which by their own Confessi Are the power of God unto salvation;
My reason is, because Communion with Christ the Head, and with the Catholique Church, the Body, is the root of Communion with particular Congregations. 1. There is but One Church in the World, One Christ, One Faith, One Baptisme, One Lord over all and in all. 2. Ministers of Christ, are Ministers of the Church where ever they come;
My reason is, Because Communion with christ the Head, and with the Catholic Church, the Body, is the root of Communion with particular Congregations. 1. There is but One Church in the World, One christ, One Faith, One Baptism, One Lord over all and in all. 2. Ministers of christ, Are Ministers of the Church where ever they come;
we are not Ministers so to one Congregation, as that we cannot exercise ministeriall Acts in another Congregation. 3. The Members also of the Church are all baptised into that one Body, not into this or that Congregation,
we Are not Ministers so to one Congregation, as that we cannot exercise ministerial Acts in Another Congregation. 3. The Members also of the Church Are all baptised into that one Body, not into this or that Congregation,
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and so we are all Members one of another. 4. Lastly, All the Members by vertue of their Communion with the Church-Catholique, have a right to the Ordinances all the world over,
and so we Are all Members one of Another. 4. Lastly, All the Members by virtue of their Communion with the Church-catholic, have a right to the Ordinances all the world over,
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And for them to make their owne Conceptions the rule and condition of holding Communion with us, is in effect to impose upon the Magistrate, a necessity of receding from the approved and publiquely owned Establishments.
And for them to make their own Conceptions the Rule and condition of holding Communion with us, is in Effect to impose upon the Magistrate, a necessity of receding from the approved and publicly owned Establishments.
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But now though that Law did exempt the party from punishment, yet not from sinne, and so our Saviour told the Pharisees, from the Beginning it was not so.
But now though that Law did exempt the party from punishment, yet not from sin, and so our Saviour told the Pharisees, from the Beginning it was not so.
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So in this case, you will not sanctifie the Sabbath in the publique Assemblies, if the Question be, Is this separation punishable? That Act tells you, Nay:
So in this case, you will not sanctify the Sabbath in the public Assemblies, if the Question be, Is this separation punishable? That Act tells you, Nay:
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4. There is yet one thing more belonging to the Christian Magistrate, and that is a Power to regulate and order Circumstances for the managing of an Ordinance, which in their generall nature are necessary, yet lest undetermined in Scripture: as for example.
4. There is yet one thing more belonging to the Christian Magistrate, and that is a Power to regulate and order circumstances for the managing of an Ordinance, which in their general nature Are necessary, yet lest undetermined in Scripture: as for Exampl.
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It is necessary in the generall, that some place for publique Worship be chosen, that some houres be appointed, that the Minister use some Garments on other, &c. seeing in such things there must be some way or other used,
It is necessary in the general, that Some place for public Worship be chosen, that Some hours be appointed, that the Minister use Some Garments on other, etc. seeing in such things there must be Some Way or other used,
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and yet none is limited in Scripture, therefore the Magistrate may order this houre of 9. and 3. from publique meeting, rather than Sun-rising or Midnight;
and yet none is limited in Scripture, Therefore the Magistrate may order this hour of 9. and 3. from public meeting, rather than Sunrising or Midnight;
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the reason is, because that Circumstance, which I may chuse to my selfe, being free so to do, there being no institution of Christ in the thing, the same may the civill power ordain to be obseved by all.
the reason is, Because that Circumstance, which I may choose to my self, being free so to do, there being no Institution of christ in the thing, the same may the civil power ordain to be obseved by all.
Thus you have seen, that it is much that the Magistrate has to do in the things of God. 1. For Propagation: 2. For Protection of the truth. 3. For restraint of Idolatry, Heresie, Divisions,
Thus you have seen, that it is much that the Magistrate has to do in the things of God. 1. For Propagation: 2. For Protection of the truth. 3. For restraint of Idolatry, Heresy, Divisions,
2. I grant, that the Magistrate may compell such as do hold the faith, & own the worship (yet neglect the same out of an athelsticall profanenes and irreligiousness,) to present themselves to every such acknowledged act of Gods worship,
2. I grant, that the Magistrate may compel such as do hold the faith, & own the worship (yet neglect the same out of an athelsticall profaneness and irreligiousness,) to present themselves to every such acknowledged act of God's worship,
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he may restraine any false way (which is contrary to that which he takes himself bound to maintain.) But not force to a positive acting against the convictions of their own conscience, he may not set up an Image and a Fornace, he may not say, bow, or burne.
he may restrain any false Way (which is contrary to that which he Takes himself bound to maintain.) But not force to a positive acting against the convictions of their own conscience, he may not Set up an Image and a Furnace, he may not say, bow, or burn.
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John Huss, nobis catholic is fuit haereticus, said Bellarmine, and was therefore burned alive at Constance: looke what reasons one side gives for punishing of another, the same reasons are brought by the other side to punish them againe for the like refusall;
John Huss, nobis catholic is fuit Heretic, said Bellarmine, and was Therefore burned alive At Constance: look what Reasons one side gives for punishing of Another, the same Reasons Are brought by the other side to Punish them again for the like refusal;
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the same argument was used against Paul at Philippi, Acts 16.21. [ viz. He teacheth customes which are not lawfull for us to observe being Romans, and at Athens, Acts 17.18. Hee setteth forth new Gods ] which Paul himself at first had used, when he persecuted the Christians.
the same argument was used against Paul At Philippi, Acts 16.21. [ viz. He Teaches customs which Are not lawful for us to observe being Roman, and At Athens, Acts 17.18. He sets forth new God's ] which Paul himself At First had used, when he persecuted the Christians.
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3. Reas. To impose an act of worship under bodily punishments, to come with an Image and a Fornace, is properly that which we call spirituall tyranny over the conscience,
3. Reas. To impose an act of worship under bodily punishments, to come with an Image and a Furnace, is properly that which we call spiritual tyranny over the conscience,
This is properly to force and Tyrannize over the conscience, when men are brought to this strake, that either the bodily estate must perish to save the conscience whole:
This is properly to force and Tyrannise over the conscience, when men Are brought to this strake, that either the bodily estate must perish to save the conscience Whole:
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This was the sad condition of our Fathers that lived under the lash of Hen. 8. his six knotted whip, I meane, the six Articles; He came with an Image and a Fornace,
This was the sad condition of our Father's that lived under the lash of Hen. 8. his six knotted whip, I mean, the six Articles; He Come with an Image and a Furnace,
and usefull gifts ] were deemed to exercise a spirituall tyranny over mens consciences, because they came with an image and a fornace, subscription, or deprivation.
and useful Gifts ] were deemed to exercise a spiritual tyranny over men's Consciences, Because they Come with an image and a furnace, subscription, or deprivation.
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Reas. 4. Thus to enforce an act of Religion is against the prime dictate of nature, All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do you the same to them,
Reas. 4. Thus to enforce an act of Religion is against the prime dictate of nature, All things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you the same to them,
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judge this rather, that no man lay a stumbling block, or an occasion to fall in his brothers way, Rom. 14.13. I shall now cleere two or three Objections of those that stand for this power of imposing in the Magistrate.
judge this rather, that no man lay a stumbling block, or an occasion to fallen in his Brother's Way, Rom. 14.13. I shall now clear two or three Objections of those that stand for this power of imposing in the Magistrate.
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That which I restraine, I do not tolerate, he that restraines the practice of Idolatry, the spreading of Heresies, &c. cannot be said to tolerate them.
That which I restrain, I do not tolerate, he that restrains the practice of Idolatry, the spreading of Heresies, etc. cannot be said to tolerate them.
there is a twofold remedy provided. 1. One spirituall for the healing and reducing of persons going astray in false wayes of Doctrine and worship, viz. Instruction, Discipline, and Prayer:
there is a twofold remedy provided. 1. One spiritual for the healing and reducing of Persons going astray in false ways of Doctrine and worship, viz. Instruction, Discipline, and Prayer:
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yet the Magistrates restraining power and wisdome (as above described) is a soveraigne remedy, every way commensurable to the suppressing of false worship,
yet the Magistrates restraining power and Wisdom (as above described) is a sovereign remedy, every Way commensurable to the suppressing of false worship,
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for his own Authorities sake, Gods Commands are good, because commanded by him: But mens commands are subject to examination, and we owe unto them, not an absolute,
for his own Authorities sake, God's Commands Are good, Because commanded by him: But men's commands Are Subject to examination, and we owe unto them, not an absolute,
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as to make it a baude to thy lust, for then humour will be conscience, Pride and Schisme will be conscience, filthy lucre and vaine-glory will be conscience, Selfe-ends and Selfe-interest will be conscience;
as to make it a bawd to thy lust, for then humour will be conscience, Pride and Schism will be conscience, filthy lucre and vainglory will be conscience, Self-ends and Self-interest will be conscience;
And so that pretious sparkle of Divine Majesty set up in thy breast to keepe thee in awe of sinne, shall be made a cloake for sinne, to sinne with the more liberty and security.
And so that precious sparkle of Divine Majesty Set up in thy breast to keep thee in awe of sin, shall be made a cloak for sin, to sin with the more liberty and security.
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2. Let the dissenting party, though he cannot conforme to the Injunctions of Authority in some point of opinion or worship, yet carry himselfe so innocently, peaceably,
2. Let the dissenting party, though he cannot conform to the Injunctions of authority in Some point of opinion or worship, yet carry himself so innocently, peaceably,
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and unoffensively in other respects, that the Magistrate may justifie thee, and have cause to say, I have no occasion or matter against him, save in the Law of his God, ( as it was said of Daniel, Dan. 6.5.)
and unoffensively in other respects, that the Magistrate may justify thee, and have cause to say, I have no occasion or matter against him, save in the Law of his God, (as it was said of daniel, Dan. 6.5.)
When a man by reason of his conscience dissents from the civill power, if he can enjoy his owne inward peace and outward quiet, he should discover a very ill spirit to poure contempt and scorne upon the truths of God publikly preached,
When a man by reason of his conscience dissents from the civil power, if he can enjoy his own inward peace and outward quiet, he should discover a very ill Spirit to pour contempt and scorn upon the truths of God publicly preached,
But let not thy spirit be carried out to rebell, or to setting up of Image against Image, worship against worship, Assembly against Assembly, in a visible opposition to the publike.
But let not thy Spirit be carried out to rebel, or to setting up of Image against Image, worship against worship, Assembly against Assembly, in a visible opposition to the public.
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From whence my second Doctrine is this, viz. To cleave to Gods Will and Wayes against all humane dread and terrour, out of a confident perswasion that he is Lord of our lives, able to deliver,
From whence my second Doctrine is this, viz. To cleave to God's Will and Ways against all humane dread and terror, out of a confident persuasion that he is Lord of our lives, able to deliver,
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and in an humble Resignation to his Wisdome, whether he will deliver or not, in such a straite, is a strength of spirit to be endeavoured after, by all that feare God,
and in an humble Resignation to his Wisdom, whither he will deliver or not, in such a strait, is a strength of Spirit to be endeavoured After, by all that Fear God,
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Every circumstance of this Doctrine is grounded on the Answer of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to Nebuchadnezzar, Vers. 16 17. To cleave to Gods Will and Wayes [ so did they, wee will not serve thy Gods,
Every circumstance of this Doctrine is grounded on the Answer of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to Nebuchadnezzar, Vers. 16 17. To cleave to God's Will and Ways [ so did they, we will not serve thy God's,
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] Out of faith or a confident perswasion that he is able to deliver [ therefore they said, our God whom wee serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery Fornace ] and in an humble Resignation to his wisdome,
] Out of faith or a confident persuasion that he is able to deliver [ Therefore they said, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery Furnace ] and in an humble Resignation to his Wisdom,
However hee please to dispose of us ] is a strength of spirit, [ it is not every degree of grace that can make a man to do this, ] yet it is to be endeavoured after,
However he please to dispose of us ] is a strength of Spirit, [ it is not every degree of grace that can make a man to do this, ] yet it is to be endeavoured After,
Thus I have, I hope, according to promise, in a sober, moderate way, unpartially held forth the cleare Minde of God in this great and busie controversie.
Thus I have, I hope, according to promise, in a Sobrium, moderate Way, unpartially held forth the clear Mind of God in this great and busy controversy.
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How we ought to judge, and how to walke betweeen two Opinions, one of them, that bring the Civill Arme to enforce to a conformity under the temporall penalties of Imprisonment, Sequestration, &c. and others, that plead for an absolute freedome from all coercive power of Magistrates in matters of Religion.
How we ought to judge, and how to walk between two Opinions, one of them, that bring the Civil Arm to enforce to a conformity under the temporal penalties of Imprisonment, Sequestration, etc. and Others, that plead for an absolute freedom from all coercive power of Magistrates in matters of Religion.
The true use of this Discourse lieth in the Practice, which if heeded, will produce this happy fruit, 1. God will have his Glory and true Preheminence over our Soules. 2. The Gospell of Christ, its true Honour and Splendor, being propagated and protected. 3. The Devill and his instruments, their due shame,
The true use of this Discourse lies in the Practice, which if heeded, will produce this happy fruit, 1. God will have his Glory and true Pre-eminence over our Souls. 2. The Gospel of christ, its true Honour and Splendour, being propagated and protected. 3. The devil and his Instruments, their due shame,
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whilst error is restrained and vice suppressed. 4. The Ministers and Servants of Jesus Christ will have their due encouragement and protection. 5. Mens consciences their just Liberty. 6. The Church will enjoy more truth in Power and Purity,
while error is restrained and vice suppressed. 4. The Ministers and Servants of jesus christ will have their due encouragement and protection. 5. Men's Consciences their just Liberty. 6. The Church will enjoy more truth in Power and Purity,
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