A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed: if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings.

DURY, John.

Published by London : printed by Francis Neile for Richard Wodenothe at the signe of the Star under Peters Church in Cornhill, 1650. [i.e. 1649], 1650

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First edition. 4to. [ii], 85, 88-195, [5]; collated complete and correct, albeit with very irregular pagination: 79 misnumbered 84, 107 misnumbered 161, 110-111 misnumbered 164-165, 161 misnumbered 153, 164-165 misnumbered 156-157, 170 misnumbered 270, 175 misnumbered 159. Date of 1649 from ESTC. R206157. Binding: slightly later (but still early) half calf on marbled boards, edges speckled red, spine slightly rubbed, label chipped, hinges a little weak. John Dury was an important figure in the Protestant church, initially seeking its unity, then favoured by Cromwell during his time in power. This rare tract in good condition lays out his arguments on the relationship between clergy, church and state, a problem that can hardly be claimed to have been solved, even today, but one equally well worth studying. Seller Inventory # D0982350

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Title: A case of conscience concerning ministers ...

Publisher: London : printed by Francis Neile for Richard Wodenothe at the signe of the Star under Peters Church in Cornhill, 1650. [i.e. 1649]

Publication Date: 1650

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition.