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Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out…
Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out of which domesticall duties are raised. ... VIII. Duties of masters. By William Gouge.
London: printed by John Haviland for William Bladen, 1622London: printed by Iohn Haviland for William Bladen, 1622
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.
Secondly, by reason of their place they ought to go before such as are under them.
Secondly, by reason of their place they ought to goe before such as are vnder them.
Thirdly, a faithful performance of their duty, is an especial means to keep their inferiors in compass of theirs.
Thirdly, a faithfull performance of their duty, is an especiall means to keepe their inferiours in compasse of theirs.
Fourthly, their failing in duty is exemplary: it causeth others under them to fail in theirs, and so it is a double sin.
Fourthly, their failing in duty is exemplary: it causeth others vnder them to faile in theirs, and so it is a double sin.
Fifthly, their reckoning shall be the greater: for of them who have received more, more shall be required.