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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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Virtue is either in the mind of man, or in the will. The virtue of the mind, is Prudence. The virtue of the will, is that that orders mans will; and it is two-fold: for it respecteth either our selves, or others.
Vertue is either in the minde of man, or in the will. The vertue of the minde, is Prudence. The vertue of the will, is that that orders mans will; and it is two-fold: for it respecteth either our selues, or others.
That which respecteth our selves, is conversant about two main things in the heart of man, the revenging, and the lusting power. That which respecteth the revenging power, is Clemency; which standeth in the ordering and reforming of the raging power of Anger. The next, which respecteth the lusting power, is Temperance.
That which respecteth our selues, is conuersant about two maine things in the heart of man, the reuenging, and the lusting power. That which respecteth the reuenging power, is Clemencie; which standeth in the ordering and reforming of the raging power of Anger. The next, which respecteth the lusting power, is Temperance.
Virtues that do respect others, are either concerning courtesy, as Liberality; or concerning Equity. And these consist partly in doing of equity, as Justice; partly in defending and maintaining it, as Fortitude.
Vertues that doe respect others, are either concerning curtesie, as Liberalitie; or concerning Equitie. And these consist partly in doing of equitie, as Iustice; partly in defending and maintaining it, as Fortitude.