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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.
The word of God giveth direction to married folks two ways. First, by giving them warrant, that they may lawfully do this action; because whatsoever is not done of faith (which faith must be grounded on Gods word) is a sin. Secondly, by prescribing the right and holy manner of doing the same.
The word of God giueth direction to married folkes two wayes. First, by giuing them warrant, that they may lawfully do this action; because whatsoeuer is not done of faith (which faith must be grounded on Gods word) is a sin. Secondly, by prescribing the right and holy manner of doing the same.
The holy manner stands in these particulars.
The holy maner stands in these particulars.
First, that it be done in moderation. For even in wedlock excess in lusts is no better then plain adultery before God.1 This is the judgement of the ancient Church, that Intemperance, that ⟨p. 114⟩is, immoderate desire even between man and wife, is fornication.
First, that it be done in moderation. For euen in wedlocke excesse in lusts is no better then plaine adulterie before God.1 This is the iudgement of the ancient Church, that Intemperance, that ⟨p. 114⟩is, immoderate desire euen betweene man and wife, is fornication.