A18073:868
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. PreachedA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further use of the Church of GodA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further vse of the Church of God
London: printed by Nicholas Okes, 1612
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.
As we see Ismael would not marry, but by his mothers consent: and contrariwise what a hart-breaking was it to Isaac and Rebecca, that Esau married1 contrary to their consent? So that this is a special duty of children, both sons and daughters, not to marry, or choose their husbands or wives, without their parents consent. So that their parents do match them so, as may be equal and fit for them, in regard2 of age, estate, &c.
As we see Ismael would not marry, but by his mothers consent: and contrariwise what a hart-breaking was it to Isaac and Rebecca, that Esaw married1 contrary to their consent? So that this is a speciall duty of children, both sonnes and daughters, not to marry, or choose their husbands or wiues, without their parents consent. So that their parents do match them so, as may be equall and fit for them, in regard2 of age, estate, &c.
- 1Gen. 18.
- 2Note.
Whereas if parents force their children contrary to reason for gain &c. they deal wretchedly in that. And as parents are not to force their children, so children are not to disobey their parents, when in age and condition they find out fit matches for them in any sort.
Whereas if parents force their children contrarie to reason for gaine &c. they deale wretchedly in that. And as parents are not to force their children, so children are not to disobey their parents, when in age and condition they find out fit matches for them in any sort.