The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the Church of

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  • The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the Church of
  • Reply to Mr. VVilliams his examination; and answer of the letters sent to him by John Cotton Reply to Mr. Williams his examination; and answer of the letters sent to him by John Cotton
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London: printed by Matthew Symmons for Hannah Allen, at the Crowne in Popes-Head-Alley, 1647.
Publication year
1647-1647
ESTC No.
R836
Grub Street ID
128536
Description
[4], 195, [1], 144 p. ; 4⁰
Note
Part 2 is a reply to: Williams, Roger. The bloudy tenet, of persecution, for cause of conscience, discussed, in a conference betweene truth and peace (Wing W2758 et seq.).

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"A reply to Mr. VVilliams his examination; and answer of the letters sent to him by John Cotton" (caption title) begins new pagination on 2A1.

Annotation on Thomason copy: "May 15th".