Persecution for religion judg'd and condemned : in a discourse between an antichristian and a Christian : proving by the law of God and of the land, and by King James his many testimonies, that no man ought to be persecuted for his religion, so he testifie his allegiance by the oath appointed by law.
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Printed in the years 1615 and 1620 and now reprinted for the establishing some and convincing others,
1662.
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| Item Description: | "Helveys, Thomas, 1550?-1616?" appears in manuscript on verso of t.p. Proving also that the spiritual power in England is the image of the spiritual cruel power of Rome, or that beast mentioned, Rev. 13, manifesting the fearful estate of those who subject to such powers, that tyrannize over the conscience: and shewing the unlawfulness of flying, because of the trouble men see or fear is coming upon them. To which is added an humble supplication to the Kings Majesty ... " Epistle dedicatory signed : "Ana-baptists." To "An humble supplication to the Kings Majesty" is added "Wherein (among other things) is proved, 1. That the learned usually erre and resist truth. 2. That persecution is against the law of Jesus Christ. 3. Against the profession and practice of famous princes. 4. Condemened by ancient and later writers. 5. Freedom in religion not hurtful to any common-wealth, and it depriveth not kings of any power given them of God." Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library. |
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