A09365:1703
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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Again, the Baiting of the Bear, and Cockfights, are no meet recreations. The baiting of the Bull hath his use, and therefore it is commanded by civill authority; and so have not these. And the Antipathy and cruelty, which one beast showeth to another, is the fruit of our rebellion against God, and should rather move us to mourn, then to rejoice.
Againe, the Bayting of the Beare, and Cockefights, are no meete recreations. The baiting of the Bull hath his vse, and therefore it is commanded by ciuill authoritie; and so haue not these. And the Antipathie and crueltie, which one beast sheweth to another, is the fruit of our rebellion against God, and should rather mooue vs to mourne, then to reioyce.
The Second answer to the former Question, is this.
Games may be divided into three sorts. Games of wit or industry, games of hazard, and a mixture of both.
Games may be deuided into three sorts. Games of wit or industry, games of hazard, and a mixture of both.