A09365:1220
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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Secondly, in their vows, there was always right reserved to superiors, to reverse them, if they liked them not. But in Monastical vows, all right is taken from superiors. For children are permitted to vow; and their promises must stand against parents consent. And wives (according to Popish doctrine) may vow, against the express consent of their husbands.
Secondly, in their vowes, there was alwaies right reserued to superiours, to reuerse them, if they liked them not. But in Monasticall vowes, all right is taken from superiours. For children are permitted to vow; and their promises must stand against parents consent. And wiues (according to Popish doctrine) may vow, against the expresse consent of their husbands.
Thirdly, they were not perpetual, but ceased with the ceremonial Law. But these are supposed to have a perpetual equity, that must continue till the end of the world.
Thirdly, they were not perpetuall, but ceased with the ceremoniall Law. But these are supposed to haue a perpetuall equitie, that must continue till the ende of the world.
Secondly, they allege that which is written, Matth. 19. 12. Some have made themselves chaste for the kingdom of heaven. Ans. The meaning of the text is not, that some have vowed single life, but that there are some, who being assured that they have the gift of continency, upon that gift, do endeavour to maintain their present estate, that so they may the better serve God, and advance his kingdom, both in themselves and others.