A68107:869
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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The note of comparison (* Even as) requireth no equality, as if it were possible for an Husband in that measure to love his wife, as Christ loved his Church; (for as Christ in excellency and greatness exceedeth man, so in love and tenderness) But it noteth an equity, and like quality.
The note of comparison (* Euen as) requireth no equality, as if it were possible for an Husband in that measure to loue his wife, as Christ loued his Church; (for as Christ in excellency and greatnesse exceedeth man, so in loue and tendernesse) But it noteth an equity, and like quality.
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An equity, because there is as great reason that Husbands by virtue of their place should love their Wives, as that Christ by virtue of his place should love the Church.
An equitie, because there is as great reason that Husbands by vertue of their place should loue their Wiues, as that Christ by vertue of his place should loue the Church.
A like quality, because the love which Christ beareth to the Church is every way without exception: and a love which turneth to the good and benefit of the Church. Hence note two points.