A Compendious History of New England: Exhibiting an Interesting View of the First Settlers of that Country, Their Character, Their Sufferings, and Their Ultimate Prosperity |
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... election of the company could commence , the governor , de- puty governor , and eighteen assistants , were specified . The governor , and seven or more assistants , were authorised to meet in monthly courts , for dispatching such ...
... election of the company could commence , the governor , de- puty governor , and eighteen assistants , were specified . The governor , and seven or more assistants , were authorised to meet in monthly courts , for dispatching such ...
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... elections , or act as magistrates or jurymen . " This extraordinary law continued in force till the writ of quo warranto , in 1684 , annihilated the government which erected it . In November this year , Governor Win- thorp's wife and ...
... elections , or act as magistrates or jurymen . " This extraordinary law continued in force till the writ of quo warranto , in 1684 , annihilated the government which erected it . In November this year , Governor Win- thorp's wife and ...
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... election of magistrates . Then they further determined , " That there shall be four general courts held yearly , to be summoned by the governor for the time being , and not to be dissolved but by consent of the major part of the court ...
... election of magistrates . Then they further determined , " That there shall be four general courts held yearly , to be summoned by the governor for the time being , and not to be dissolved but by consent of the major part of the court ...
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... election of magistrates and other officers only excepted , wherein every freeman is to give his own voice . " And to shew their resentment , they imposed a fine upon the court of assistants for going contrary to an order of the general ...
... election of magistrates and other officers only excepted , wherein every freeman is to give his own voice . " And to shew their resentment , they imposed a fine upon the court of assistants for going contrary to an order of the general ...
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... election , in October , 1639 , Mr. Theophilus Eaton was chosen governor for the first year . Their elections , by agree- ment , were to be annual , and the word of God their only rule in conducting the affairs of government in the ...
... election , in October , 1639 , Mr. Theophilus Eaton was chosen governor for the first year . Their elections , by agree- ment , were to be annual , and the word of God their only rule in conducting the affairs of government in the ...
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Page 16 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 31 - God reveal anything to you by any other instrument of his, be as ready to receive it as ever you were to receive any truth by my ministry ; for I am verily persuaded the Lord has more truth yet to break forth out of his holy word.
Page 31 - I charge you before God and His blessed angels that you follow me no further than you have seen me follow the Lord Jesus Christ.
Page 22 - Name of the Council Established at Plymouth in the County of Devon, for the Planting, Ruling, Ordering and Governing of New England in America...
Page 15 - In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Page 154 - GOD hath endued the will of man with that natural liberty and power of acting upon choice, that it is neither forced, nor by any absolute necessity of nature determined to do good or evil.
Page 49 - And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Page 32 - This is a misery much to be lamented; for though they were burning and shining lights in their times, yet they penetrated not into the whole counsel of God; but were they now living, would be as willing to embrace further light as that which they first received.
Page 45 - As long as Nature shall not grow Old and dote; but shall constantly remember to give the rows of Indian Corn their education, by Pairs; so long shall Christians be born there; and being first made meet, shall from thence be Translated to be made partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light.
Page 80 - Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it ; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.