We give unto the Kings most Excellent Majesty that Prero∣gative which we see to be given to all godly Princes in holy Scriptures by God himselfe, that is, that they should rule all e∣states and degrees committed to their charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiasticall or Temporall, and restraine with the Sword the stubborne and evill doers.
The Lawes of the Realme may punish Christian men with death for heynous and grievous offences.
It is lawfull for Christian men at the commandement of the Magistrate to weare weapons and serve in the wars.