Prose Works ...: Containing His Principal Political and Ecclesiastical Pieces, with New Translations, and an Introduction, Volume 1J. Miller, 1809 |
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... the usurpa- tions of churchmen , or contained any insinua- tions against the measures of government , the liberty of the press was invaded . In 1637 , the star - chamber issued a decree , that the printers INTRODUCTION .
... the usurpa- tions of churchmen , or contained any insinua- tions against the measures of government , the liberty of the press was invaded . In 1637 , the star - chamber issued a decree , that the printers INTRODUCTION .
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... liberty , we are indebted even for the freedom we now enjoy . It may be proper , here , to give a very brief account of the theological parties and their respective principles , which then divided and agitated the state . The ...
... liberty , we are indebted even for the freedom we now enjoy . It may be proper , here , to give a very brief account of the theological parties and their respective principles , which then divided and agitated the state . The ...
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... liberty of speech was al- lowed , every mouth ( he says ) was open against the bishops . In this state of things , he also , in aid of the Puritans , commenced his attack upon the esta- blished church , in a work in two books , entitled ...
... liberty of speech was al- lowed , every mouth ( he says ) was open against the bishops . In this state of things , he also , in aid of the Puritans , commenced his attack upon the esta- blished church , in a work in two books , entitled ...
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... liberty of conscience , and indulgence in their peculiar modes of worship . But after the meeting of the long parliament , the presbyterians , who were by far the majority of the commons , were em❤ boldened to attempt the overthrow of ...
... liberty of conscience , and indulgence in their peculiar modes of worship . But after the meeting of the long parliament , the presbyterians , who were by far the majority of the commons , were em❤ boldened to attempt the overthrow of ...
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... Liberty of Unli- censed Printing . The presbyterians having risen into power , forgot their principles of toleration ; they seized the press , and employed a licenser , notwithstanding their previous clamours against the intolerance of ...
... Liberty of Unli- censed Printing . The presbyterians having risen into power , forgot their principles of toleration ; they seized the press , and employed a licenser , notwithstanding their previous clamours against the intolerance of ...
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