The power of the civil magistrate in matters of religion vindicated the extent of his power determined in a sermon preached before the first Parliament on a monthly fast day / by ... Mr. Stephen Marshall ... / published by G. Firmin ... with notes upon the sermon.
THE CIVIL MAGISTRATES POWER IN MATTERS OF RELIGION PROVED. 1 Tim. 2.2. That we may Lead a quiet and peaceable life in all Godlinesse and Honesty. The Observation is this.
THE CIVIL MAGISTRATES POWER IN MATTERS OF RELIGION PROVED. 1 Tim. 2.2. That we may Led a quiet and peaceable life in all Godliness and Honesty. The Observation is this.
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WHen Civil Magistrates themselves are brought to the knowledge of the truth, they will make it their great Care, that the people of God under them may live a peaceable life in all Godlinesse and Honesty.
WHen Civil Magistrates themselves Are brought to the knowledge of the truth, they will make it their great Care, that the people of God under them may live a peaceable life in all Godliness and Honesty.
It is the end why the Apostle exhorts the Saints to pray for them, and it is to be believed that God would not direct his people to beg for that in order to their office, which doth not belong unto their office. Objection.
It is the end why the Apostle exhorts the Saints to pray for them, and it is to be believed that God would not Direct his people to beg for that in order to their office, which does not belong unto their office. Objection.
True, If any will be Godly, the Magistrate must provide that they may live peaceably and quietly, as if men be married, Learned, &c. the Magistrate must provide, that such may live quietly:
True, If any will be Godly, the Magistrate must provide that they may live peaceably and quietly, as if men be married, Learned, etc. the Magistrate must provide, that such may live quietly:
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Answer. Will any say the same of the Second, viz. Honesty, that if men will be honest, the Magistrate must provide they may live peaceably? Is it not true [ who dare deny it ] that the Magistrate is bound to provide that men live honestly in matters of the second table ? to make lawes about it and see to the execution of them:
Answer. Will any say the same of the Second, viz. Honesty, that if men will be honest, the Magistrate must provide they may live peaceably? Is it not true [ who Dare deny it ] that the Magistrate is bound to provide that men live honestly in matters of the second table? to make laws about it and see to the execution of them:
This Foundation being layed, Two Questions will here arise. 1. Q. Whither the Lord hath Committed to these Magistrates the Care of Religion? 2. Q. If so, what he hath committed to them in this behalfe ?
This Foundation being laid, Two Questions will Here arise. 1. Q. Whither the Lord hath Committed to these Magistrates the Care of Religion? 2. Q. If so, what he hath committed to them in this behalf?
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Why Magistrates under the Old Testament should be types more of Christ in matters of Religion [ belonging to the first Table ] then in matters of justice [ belonging to the second Table ] I know not.
Why Magistrates under the Old Testament should be types more of christ in matters of Religion [ belonging to the First Table ] then in matters of Justice [ belonging to the second Table ] I know not.
[ Non distinguendum est ubi Scriptura non distinguit ] What ever colour they turn for the Kings of Israel, David, &c. who in some things were types of Christ;
[ Non distinguendum est ubi Scripture non distinguit ] What ever colour they turn for the Kings of Israel, David, etc. who in Some things were types of christ;
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Thirdly, I prove it from Gospel-promises under the Old Testament of Magistrates what they should be under the New Testament, Isa. 49.23. And Kings shall be thy nursing fathers, &c. so Isa. 60.10. And their Kings shall minister unto thee.
Thirdly, I prove it from Gospel promises under the Old Testament of Magistrates what they should be under the New Testament, Isaiah 49.23. And Kings shall be thy nursing Father's, etc. so Isaiah 60.10. And their Kings shall minister unto thee.
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Therefore all being under him, must be subservient to him and his ends, Prov. 8.15, 16. By me Kings reign, &c. which is meant of Christ, v. 23. I was set up from everlasting.
Therefore all being under him, must be subservient to him and his ends, Curae 8.15, 16. By me Kings Reign, etc. which is meant of christ, v. 23. I was Set up from everlasting.
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The Hebrew word is the same with Psalm 2.6. I have set [ anointed ] my King. Vnctus, regno inauguratus sum, Princeps constitutus sum. Fifthly, From the fourth Commandement;
The Hebrew word is the same with Psalm 2.6. I have Set [ anointed ] my King. Unctus, regno inauguratus sum, Princeps Constituted sum. Fifthly, From the fourth Commandment;
Sixthly, If the flourishing of Religion be the safety of the Commonwealth [ as may be abundantly proved from Scripture & experience ] then Magistrates must take care of matters of Religion.
Sixthly, If the flourishing of Religion be the safety of the Commonwealth [ as may be abundantly proved from Scripture & experience ] then Magistrates must take care of matters of Religion.
If all other professions, Physitians, Lawyers, &c. must come under the Magistrates power and care, because of the interest of the Commonwealth, then much more matters of Religion;
If all other professions, Physicians, Lawyers, etc. must come under the Magistrates power and care, Because of the Interest of the Commonwealth, then much more matters of Religion;
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for propagation of the Gospel, with Acts and Committees for like businesses, your Fasts, Thanksgivings, are all unjustifiable proceedings if not horrid usurpations;
for propagation of the Gospel, with Acts and Committees for like businesses, your Fasts, Thanksgivings, Are all unjustifiable proceedings if not horrid usurpations;
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yea the professed desire of this present Parliament held forth to all the world in the late Declaratioin of July, 12. 1653. is a vain and empty thing [ to say no worse of it ] the words are these, Page 6, That in all we may be fitted and used as instruments in the hand of God,
yea the professed desire of this present Parliament held forth to all the world in the late Declaratioin of July, 12. 1653. is a vain and empty thing [ to say no Worse of it ] the words Are these, Page 6, That in all we may be fitted and used as Instruments in the hand of God,
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and for the true interest of his Kingdome and advance thereof in the hearts of men, by reall true goodness, righteousness, peace and joy in the holy Ghost.
and for the true Interest of his Kingdom and advance thereof in the hearts of men, by real true Goodness, righteousness, peace and joy in the holy Ghost.
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Your wisedome, reason, and will, must not be the rule of your proceedings herein, but the revealed will of Christ, by which you are to be guided, Deut. 17.18. when the King sitteth upon the throne of his Kingdome, he shall write him a Copie of this Law in a book, &c. Nor may Magistrates prefer reasons of State [ as they are called ] before reasons of Religion held forth in Gods word.
Your Wisdom, reason, and will, must not be the Rule of your proceedings herein, but the revealed will of christ, by which you Are to be guided, Deuteronomy 17.18. when the King Sitteth upon the throne of his Kingdom, he shall write him a Copy of this Law in a book, etc. Nor may Magistrates prefer Reasons of State [ as they Are called ] before Reasons of Religion held forth in God's word.
they are to inform themselves from the Word, Deut. 17.18. [ This head was improved against the Popish Clergy, who binde the Civil Power to execute what they determine. ]
they Are to inform themselves from the Word, Deuteronomy 17.18. [ This head was improved against the Popish Clergy, who bind the Civil Power to execute what they determine. ]
It is One thing to cause the people to attend the means, and another to make them believe the truth, the first they must doe, but not the second: Faith is Gods gift.
It is One thing to cause the people to attend the means, and Another to make them believe the truth, the First they must do, but not the second: Faith is God's gift.
Sed nec religionis est cogere religionem, quae spontè suscipi debeat, non vi. Tertul. ad Scap. Nova & inaudita est ista praedicatio, quae verberibus exigit fidem, Greg.
said nec Religion est cogere religionem, Quae spontè suscipi debeat, non vi. Tertulian and Scap. Nova & inaudita est ista Predication, Quae verberibus exigit fidem, Greg.
First, As all men in their Callings must order their businesse so, as the way to heaven may be most promoted in themselves and those which relate unto them:
First, As all men in their Callings must order their business so, as the Way to heaven may be most promoted in themselves and those which relate unto them:
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So the Magistrates in ordering and regulating the peace, trade, and all interests of the Commonwealth, are to doe it so, that all be subservient to Christs great Interest, that his people may be promoted in their way to eternal life. This is like to Christ: Eph. 1.22. who is head over All things to the Church.
So the Magistrates in ordering and regulating the peace, trade, and all interests of the Commonwealth, Are to do it so, that all be subservient to Christ great Interest, that his people may be promoted in their Way to Eternal life. This is like to christ: Ephesians 1.22. who is head over All things to the Church.
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First, they are to doe as Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 17. and Hezekiah 2 Chron. 29. That sent forth according to Gods Order, approved, faithful Ministers;
First, they Are to do as Jehoshaphat, 2 Chronicles 17. and Hezekiah 2 Chronicles 29. That sent forth according to God's Order, approved, faithful Ministers;
Secondly, In order to this, they are to erect, maintaine, Schooles, and Universities, and to allow unto the Ministers, honourable maintenance it being Gods expresse Ordinance, 1 Cor. 9. •4 ▪ that they which preach the Gospel should live of the G•spel.
Secondly, In order to this, they Are to erect, maintain, Schools, and Universities, and to allow unto the Ministers, honourable maintenance it being God's express Ordinance, 1 Cor. 9. •4 ▪ that they which preach the Gospel should live of the G•spel.
Q. Whence or how shall this maintenance rise, and be provided shall they who may not compell men to the faith, compell them to maintain Ministers to preach the faith?
Q. Whence or how shall this maintenance rise, and be provided shall they who may not compel men to the faith, compel them to maintain Ministers to preach the faith?
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and abatement made in all purchases and letting of lands, as for a Rent charge, or rates for the poor, and therefore no more to be counted burdensome or oppressing,
and abatement made in all purchases and letting of Lands, as for a Rend charge, or rates for the poor, and Therefore no more to be counted burdensome or oppressing,
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and what is lacking the Magistrates cannot want means to maintain the Ministers of the Gospel, more then the Ministers of State, if there be a will to it:
and what is lacking the Magistrates cannot want means to maintain the Ministers of the Gospel, more then the Ministers of State, if there be a will to it:
thus did the godly Kings of Judah, though they Compelled none to become proselytes, yet when they were become such, they engaged them as well as other Israelites, by Oaths, Covenants, Curse, to walke worthy of the Lord:
thus did the godly Kings of Judah, though they Compelled none to become Proselytes, yet when they were become such, they engaged them as well as other Israelites, by Oaths, Covenants, Curse, to walk worthy of the Lord:
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for who is sufficient then? But I mean ignorant, erroneous, scandalous, unsavoury Salt ; thus Samuel visited from Bethel to Gilgal, &c. Sixthly, They ought to prevent, and pull down Idolatry, Superstition, being spiritual adultery, and esteemed by God as the defiling of the marriage bed:
for who is sufficient then? But I mean ignorant, erroneous, scandalous, unsavoury Salt; thus Samuel visited from Bethel to Gilgal, etc. Sixthly, They ought to prevent, and pull down Idolatry, Superstition, being spiritual adultery, and esteemed by God as the defiling of the marriage Bed:
And in the New Testament it is foretold, that as the ten Kings come into the Lord Christ, they shall hate the Whore, make her desolate, eat her flesh, burn her with fire, Revel. 17. Seventhly, On the same account, they ought to doe the like by blasphemies and other damnable doctrines:
And in the New Testament it is foretold, that as the ten Kings come into the Lord christ, they shall hate the Whore, make her desolate, eat her Flesh, burn her with fire, Revel. 17. Seventhly, On the same account, they ought to do the like by Blasphemies and other damnable doctrines:
and if they were made infamous, they would as fast lay down. Objection. But will not this expose Gods people to persecution, there are so few Magistrates good,
and if they were made infamous, they would as fast lay down. Objection. But will not this expose God's people to persecution, there Are so few Magistrates good,
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Fourthly, The Magistrates Conscience is not the rule for him to go by, but let the Magistrate looke to have his Conscience rightly informed from the word of God, which is his rule;
Fourthly, The Magistrates Conscience is not the Rule for him to go by, but let the Magistrate look to have his Conscience rightly informed from the word of God, which is his Rule;
