A09365:1387
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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To this Rule I add that, which Paul by way of caveat commendeth to the Ephesians, Eph. 5. 16. Take heed that ye walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time. As if he should say, Play the part of wise men; take time while time serves, lay hold of the means of salvation, use no delays in heavenly matters, defer not your repentance from day to day: for the days are evil, and you may be surprised in your sins before you be aware.
To this Rule I adde that, which Paul by way of caueat commendeth to the Ephesians, Eph. 5. 16. Take heede that ye walke circumspectly, not as vnwise, but as wise, redeeming the time. As if he should say, Play the part of wise men; take time while time serues, lay hold of the meanes of saluation, vse no delaies in heauenly matters, deferre not your repentance from day to day: for the daies are euill, and you may be surprized in your sinnes before you be aware.
II. Rule. We must use continual watchfulness against our enemies, but specially against our spiritual enemies. This watchfulness our Saviour commandeth often in the Gospel, but specially in Mark. 13. 33. Take heed, watch, and pray. 35. Watch therefore, for ye know not, &c. 37, Those things that I say unto you, I say unto all men, Watch. And S. Peter exhorteth in like manner, Be sober, and watch: for your adversary the Devil as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 1. Pet. 5. v. 8.
II. Rule. We must vse continuall watchfulnes against our enemies, but specially against our spirituall enemies. This watchfulnes our Sauiour commandeth often in the Gospel, but specially in Mark. 13. 33. Take heede, watch, and pray. 35. Watch therefore, for ye know not, &c. 37, Those things that I say vnto you, I say vnto all men, Watch. And S. Peter exhorteth in like manner, Be sober, and watch: for your aduersarie the Deuill as a roaring lyon, walketh about, seeking whome he may deuoure.