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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, wives were the first to whom subjection was enjoined: before there was child or servant in the world, it was said to her, thy desire shall be subject to thine husband.1
Secondly, wiues were the first to whom subiection was inioyned: before there was childe or seruant in the world, it was said to her, thy desire shall be subiect to thine husband.1
Thirdly, wives are the fountain from whence all other degrees spring: and therefore ought first to be cleansed.
Thirdly, wiues are the fountaine from whence all other degrees spring: and therefore ought first to be cleansed.
Fourthly, this subjection is a good pattern unto children and servants: and a great means to move them to be subject.
Fourthly, this subiection is a good patterne vnto children and seruants: and a great means to moue them to be subiect.