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Now, if the case be thus, where a Monarchy is Elective (as the Roman Empire was, whatever is suggested to the contrary ) the Plea is much the stronger for the Divine Authority of a Prince, where the Crown descendeth by Inheritance (as, God be blessed it doth with us, and for the good of the Kingdom, may it descend still in that Natural and Peaceful course to the Worlds end) In this case, the Consent of the People is neither Essential nor Accessory; as they are not capable of conferring the Authority, |
Now, if the case be thus, where a Monarchy is Elective (as the Roman Empire was, whatever is suggested to the contrary) the Plea is much the Stronger for the Divine authority of a Prince, where the Crown Descendeth by Inheritance (as, God be blessed it does with us, and for the good of the Kingdom, may it descend still in that Natural and Peaceful course to the World's end) In this case, the Consent of the People is neither Essential nor Accessory; as they Are not capable of conferring the authority, |
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