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Christian economyChristian oeconomie
Christian economy: or, A short survey of the right manner of erecting and ordering a family according to the scriptures. First written in Latin by the author M. W. Perkins, and now set forth in the vulgar tongue, for more common use and benefit, by Tho. Pickering Bachelor of Divinity.Christian oeconomie: or, A short survey of the right manner of erecting and ordering a familie according to the scriptures. First written in Latine by the author M. W. Perkins, and now set forth in the vulgar tongue, for more common vse and benefit, by Tho. Pickering Bachelar of Diuinitie.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Yet further I add, that where the parents do dissent, and can yield no probable cause thereof; the marriage consummate without their consent, ought to be confirmed and ratified by the authority of the Magistrate, who is Pater patriae. And this seems to be the most equal course, both for the avoiding of greater scandals, & for the preventing of wrong, that may otherwise ⟨p. 87⟩be done in some particular case, as to a woman that is deflowered and rejected.
Yet further I adde, that where the parents do dissent, and can yeeld no probable cause thereof; the mariage consummate without their consent, ought to be confirmed and ratified by the authoritie of the Magistrate, who is Pater patriae. And this seemes to be the most equall course, both for the auoiding of greater scandals, & for the preuenting of wrong, that may otherwise ⟨p. 87⟩be done in some particular case, as to a woman that is defloured and reiected.
Thirdly, consent of parents is either expressed, or implied; Expressed, when it is given by words; Implied, when it is yielded by silence. For it standeth with most equity and indifferency, to think that those parents do give consent, who do not by word expressly deny the same.
Thirdly, consent of parents is either expressed, or implied; Expressed, when it is giuen by words; Implied, when it is yeelded by silence. For it standeth with most equitie and indifferencie, to thinke that those parents do giue consent, who do not by word expresly denie the same.
Fourthly, children are either subject to the authority of their parents in the family; or at their own liberty, & out of their parents subjection. Those that are at liberty, are tied necessarily to subjection in respect of marriage; but the other being still of the family, and under jurisdiction, are bound to be ordered, by their parents in the bestowing of themselves.