A09365:1721
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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Of Liberality.
Of Liberalitie.
Hitherto we have treated of the first sort of Virtues, that are seated in the will, which do respect a mans own self, namely of Clemency, which standeth in the moderation of the mind in respect of anger: and Temperance, which consisteth in the moderation of our appetite, in respect of riches, apparel, meat and drink, pleasures and recreations.
HItherto we haue treated of the first sort of Vertues, that are seated in the will, which doe respect a mans owne selfe, namely of Clemencie, which standeth in the moderation of the mind in respect of anger: and Temperance, which consisteth in the moderation of our appetite, in respect of riches, apparell, meate and drinke, pleasures and recreations.
Now we come to the second sort, which respect others beside our sel•es. And these belong to the practise either of Courtesy and kindness, or Equity and right. Of the first kind, is Liberality: of the second is Justice, in showing or giving Equity, or Fortitude in maintaining the same. Of these in order.
Now we come to the second sort, which respect others beside our sel•es. And these belong to the practise either of Courtesie and kindnes, or Equitie and right. Of the first kind, is Liberalltie: of the second is Iustice, in shewing or giuing Equitie, or Fortitude in maintaining the same. Of these in order.