A briefe discourse examining from the authority of Scriptures, and reason, the nature, rice [sic] and end of civill government, or of the exercise of supream power in humane societies: together with the discovery of the true cause of evill administration of government, and the remedie thereof. Propounded to the consideration of wise conscientious and peacable minded men. And intended as a testimony to Jesus Christ, who having all power in heaven and in earth, placed in his hands whilest he is putting down all principalities and powers as they are enemies to him that hath such a kingdome to set up, as of the increase of his government, and of peace there shall be no end.

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  • A briefe discourse examining from the authority of Scriptures, and reason, the nature, rice [sic] and end of civill government, or of the exercise of supream power in humane societies: together with the discovery of the true cause of evill administration of government, and the remedie thereof. Propounded to the consideration of wise conscientious and peacable minded men. And intended as a testimony to Jesus Christ, who having all power in heaven and in earth, placed in his hands whilest he is putting down all principalities and powers as they are enemies to him that hath such a kingdome to set up, as of the increase of his government, and of peace there shall be no end.
  • Briefe discourse examining from the authority of Scriptures, and reason, the nature, rise and end of civill government, or of the exercise of supream power in humane societies
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Imprint
London: printed for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-eagle at the West end of Pauls, 1648.
Publication year
1648
ESTC No.
R204557
Grub Street ID
81487
Description
[4], 15, [1] p. ; 4⁰
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Signatures: [A]? B-C?.

Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 4th"; the 8 in imprint date crossed out and date altered to 1647.
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