A09365:887
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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Nor the reasons why these sureties are not to be simply rejected, if they be qualified, as hath been said, are these. I. Because this custom though it be not directly grounded upon scripture, yet it is not repugnant thereunto. For being rightly used and kept, it tendeth to the furtherance of religion and Godliness in particular families, and consequently to the edification of the Church. II. It is no new thing but an ancient commendable practise, continued in the Church of God above the space of 1200. years. III. Because these parties do supply the defect of natural parents when they be wanting, either by death or by negligence while they ⟨p. 319⟩live; if they be answerable to their promise made in the behalf of the children, touching the things that belong to their salvation.
Nor the reasons why these sureties are not to be simply reiected, if they be qualified, as hath beene said, are these. I. Because this custome though it be not directly grounded vpon scripture, yet it is not repugnant thereunto. For beeing righty vsed and kept, it tendeth to the furtherance of religion and Godlines in particular families, and consequently to the edification of the Church. II. It is no new thing but an ancient comendable practize, continued in the Church of God aboue the space of 1200. yeares. III. Because these parties doe supply the defect of naturall parents when they be wanting, either by death or by negligence while they ⟨p. 319⟩liue; if they be answerable to their promise made in the behalfe of the children, touching the things that belong to their saluation.
Yet further touching these persons three Questions are moved.
Yet further touching these persons three Questions are mooued.