“When the supreme magistrate will not execute the judgment of the Lord, those who made him supreme magistrate, under God, who have under God, sovereighn liberty to dispose of crowns and kingdoms, are to execute the judgment of the Lord, when wicked men make the law of God of none effect.”
Quote by Samuel Rutherford
Work
Lex, Rex, Or, The Law and the Prince: A Dispute for the Just Prerogative of King and People, Containing the Reasons and Causes of the Most Necessary Defensive Wars of the Kingdom of Scotland and of Their Expedition for the Aid and Help of Their Dear Brethren of England. In which Their Innocency is Asserted and a Full Answer is Given to a Seditious Pamphlet Entituled,
Lex, Rex is a scholarly work that delves into the legal and political disputes surrounding the powers of the monarchy and the rights of the populace. The author examines the defensive wars fought by the Kingdom of Scotland and their involvement in supporting England. The book also provides a detailed response to a controversial pamphlet, defending the innocence of the Scottish cause. more
Author
Samuel Rutherford
Samuel Rutherford was a 17th-century Scottish theologian and writer whose works had a profound impact on religious and political fields, particularly within the Protestant movement. He is known for his contributions to Christian ethics and political theory. more
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