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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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The second Rule is, That our patient mind must be made known to all men, Phil. 4. 5. In taking the benefit of Law, we are to use great Moderation of mind, and that in three respects; before we go to law, in lawing, and when the suit is ended.
The second Rule is, That our patient mind must be made knowne to all men, Phil. 4. 5. In taking the benefit of Law, we are to vse great Moderation of mind, and that in three respects; before we goe to law, in lawing, and when the suit is ended.
The Moderation of mind, before the beginning of suits in law, stands in three things.
First, we must consider, that all injuries whatsoever they be, do befall us by the providence of God, and that for our sins. Upon which consideration, we ought to submit our selves to Gods will, to obey him, to arm our selves with patience, and to lay aside all anger, envy, malice, and impatience.
First, we must consider, that all iniuries whatsoeuer they be, doe befal vs by the prouidence of God, and that for our sinnes. Vpon which consideration, we ought to submit our selues to Gods will, to obey him, to arme our selues with patience, and to lay aside all anger, enuie, malice, and impatience.