There be so many other places that confirm this interpretation, that it were a wonder there is no greater notice taken of it, but that it gives too much light to Christian kings to see their right of ecclesiastical government. This they have observed, that instead of a “sacerdotal kingdom,” translate, “a kingdom of priests”; for they may as well translate a “royal priesthood,” as it is in St. Peter, into a “priesthood of kings.” And whereas, for a “peculiar people,” they put a “precious jewel,” or “treasure,” a man might as well call the special regiment, or company of a general, the general’s precious jewel, or his treasure.