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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
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2. As an head, by the understanding which is in it, governeth, protecteth, preserveth, provideth for the body, so doth the husband his wife: at least he ought so to do: for this is his office and duty: this is here noted to show the benefit which a wife receiveth by her husband: so as two motives are included under this metaphor.
2. As an head, by the vnderstanding which is in it, gouerneth, protecteth, preserueth, prouideth for the body, so doth the husband his wife: at least he ought so to doe: for this is his office and duty: this is here noted to shew the benefit which a wife receiueth by her husband: so as two motiues are included vnder this metaphor.
The first is taken from the husbands prerogative, whence note that
The first is taken from the husbands prerogatiue, whence note that
Subjection must be yielded to such as are over us. For this is a main end of the difference between party and party. 1To what end is the head set above the body, if the body be not subject to it?
Subiection must be yeelded to such as are ouer vs. For this is a maine end of the difference betweene partie and partie. 1To what end is the head set aboue the body, if the body be not subiect to it?
- 1Obser.