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. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

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Title: 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. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.
Author: Dury, John, 1596-1680.
Publication: London :: Printed by Francis Neile for Richard Wodenothe at the Signe of the Star under Peters Church in Cornhill,; 1650. [i.e. 1649]
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Subject terms: Church and state -- England -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800.
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The heads of this applicati∣on. And the Rea∣son why to be considered.

First, let us reflect upon the proper works of the Magistra∣cy and Ministery more distinctly, as they relate unto the ends for which Christ hath ordained them in the world.

Secondly, let us consider the naturall properties, and proper acts of true love of righteousnesse and of peaceable∣nesse; as they are duties proper to Christians more then to other men; and above all other men most observable by the leaders of Christian societies.

Thirdly and lastly, let us see how at this time these duties may be applyed, by those that are in place amongst us, to fulfill the ends of their administrations, and to cure the di∣stempers of our present condition.

For except we rationally understand both what our work is, and how we are to go about it conscionably, as it becommeth Christians; how can we undertake it so as to expect a blessing upon it? but if we know cleerly, both the work, which is to be done, and the Rule by which we are to governe our selves in doing it; then as by following that Rule we may expect a blessing; so by neglecting it we shall be inexcusable.