A09365:1068
The Whole Treatise of the Cases of Conscience
The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three books: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundry places, and the other two annexed. Taught and delivered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his own briefs, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelor of Divinity. Whereunto is adjoined a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolved; another of the principal texts of Scripture which are either explained, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three bookes: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundrie places, and the other two annexed. Taught and deliuered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his owne briefes, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelour of Diuinitie. Whereunto is adioyned a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolued; another of the principall texts of Scripture vvhich are either explaned, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1606Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1606
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Sect. 2.
The second is, concerning the Time; when a man may fly, Minister, or other? And for better resolution thereof, we are to remember, that there be eight Conditions required in Christian Flight, especially that, which pertains to the Minister.
The second is, concerning the Time; when a man may flie, Minister, or other? And for better resolution thereof, we are to remember, that there be eight Conditions required in Christian Flight, especially that, which pertaines to the Minister.
The first is, if there be no hope of doing good, by his abode in that place, where the persecution is. But while he conceives any hope of doing good, by teaching preaching, or otherwise, he may not fly. This, the Minister shall easily: discern in Christian wisdom. To this purpose Paul, Act. 18. 10. having a while preached at Corinth, and finding that the Jews detested him, and his ministry, intended a present departure thence. But the Lord appearing unto him, by night in a vision, warned him to stay: for (saith he) I have much people in this city: that is, many that are to be converted, and brought unto the faith. Every Minister in his place, must have a special care of furthering Gods kingdom, whether it be by flying, or not flying.