Page 1
The decision of the great Point in Controversie, (i. e.) The Interest of Christ and the Magistrates in the Rule and Govern∣ment in this World.
Presented to the Supream Authority, the Parliament of the Com∣mon-wealth of England.
THat Jesus Christ is Lord of all, Acts 10. 36. Rom. 10. 12. is without all question: I suppose) to all who own the Scriptures of truth: That he is exalted and made Head over all, to the Church, E••h. 1. 20, 21, 22. and that he hath the Government of the World in his hand, Matth. 28. 18. al∣though this be not so visibly made manifest as in the fulness of time it shall be, Heb. 2. 8. we do not yet see all things under him; by faith we believe it as it's made manifest in his Word.
And it is as unquestionable, That the Powers and Magi∣strates of this World have from, and under him a right of Rule and Government committed to them, in which they ought to be faithful: And in as much as it is a great Point now in controversie, What Power it is that the Lord hath ex∣tended to Magistrates, & what are the limitations & bounds thereof; And, What it is he hath reserved to himself; Or, Whethether he hath reserved any thing in point of Go∣vernment to himself or no, or committed all to the Magi∣strate, both Ecclesiastical as well as Civil: My Work will be