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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Now from those general doctrines, we come to handle the du•ies that belong to the particular callings here mentioned: and first, to show the duties •o belong to man and wife.
Now from those general doctrines, we come to handle the du•ies that belong to the particular callings heere mentioned: and first, to shew the duties •o belong to man and wife.
Fitly doth the Apostle begin with the married couple: 1 Because in the beginning of the world, this was the first, as Adam and Eve were married and joined together by God, Gen. 2. before either servants or children were any.
Fitly doth the Apostle beginne with the married couple: 1 Because in the beginning of the world, this was the first, as Adam and Eue were married and ioyned together by God, Gen. 2. before either seruants or children were any.
2 Because they are the chief in the family, having the government thereof, and so are the guides and examples to others: and if they carry themselves lewdly, their servants and children will be ready to follow their examples. So then their fault is double. 1 In neglecting •heir own duties, and so wronging one another. 2 In giving offence and ill example to others.