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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.
The particle of connection (FOR) showeth that this verse is added as a reason: which may fitly be referred both to the duty it self: and to the manner of performing it.
The particle of connexion (FOR) sheweth that this verse is added as a reason: which may fitly be referred both to the duty it selfe: and to the manner of performing it.
The metaphor of an head enforceth the duty.
The amplification thereof by the resemblance that is made to Christ, enforceth the manner of performing the duty.
A wife must submit her self to an husband, because he is her head: and she must do it as to the Lord, because her husband is to her, as Christ is to the Church.
A wife must submit her selfe to an husband, because he is her head: and she must doe it as to the Lord, because her husband is to her, as Christ is to the Church.