Chapter 15
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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.
CHAP. 15.
Of the Master.
Next unto parents and children, whereby the family is increased, is a second sort of couples, which are helps thereunto. And they are Masters and servants.
NExt vnto parents and children, wherby the family is increased, is a second sort of couples, which are helpes therunto. And they are Masters and seruants.
The Master is a member in the family, which hath power and beareth rule over the servant. And his duty stands principally in three things.
The Master is a member in the familie, which hath power and beareth rule ouer the seruant. And his dutie stands principally in three things.
First, To make a good choice of his servants; which is then done, when he inquireth first after such as fear God, and be willing to serve him. Paul makes the service and fear of God the main ground of true obedience in servants, Ephes. 6. 5. 6. 7. Colos. 3. 22. It was the rule of Davids choice,