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1-1 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/1 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | Quid sit Doctrina Christiana, quotque ejus partes | [
"Of the Christian Doctrine, and the Number of its Divisions"
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{¶1} **DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA** est quam **CHRISTUS** (licet eo nomine non a principio cognitus) de Deo ejusque cultu ad gloriam Dei salutemque hominum sæculis quibuscunque **DIVINITUS** tradidit.
{¶2} Scripturis, unde hæc hausimus, credi a Christianis haud inique postulamus; de earum vero auctoritate suo lo... | <!-- p.9 -->
{¶1} **THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE** is that **DIVINE REVELATION** disclosed to all ages by **CHRIST** (though he was not known under that name in the beginning) concerning the nature and worship of the Deity, for the promotion of the glory of God, and the salvation of mankind.
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1-2 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/2 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Deo | [
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{¶1} **ESSE DEUM**, quanquam haud pauci sunt qui negent esse, *dicit enim stultus in corde suo, non est Deus,* Psal. xiv. 1. tot tamen clara indicia sui Deus in mente humana, tot per omnem penitus naturam sui vestigia impressit, ut ignorare Deum esse, nemo non insanus possit. Job. xii. 9. *quid non cognov... | <!-- p.13 -->
{¶1} Though there be not a few who deny the existence of **GOD**,[^s9] for *the fool hath said in his heart, There is no God,* Psal. xiv. 1. yet the Deity has imprinted upon the human mind so many unquestionable tokens of himself, and so many traces of him are apparent throughout the whole of nature, that... | {
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1-3 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/3 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Divino Decreto | [
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{¶1} Hactenus ex natura sua cognoscitur Deus: nunc ex efficientia sua cognoscendus.
{¶2} **EFFICIENTIA DEI** est **INTERNA**, vel **EXTERNA**.
{¶3} **INTERNA** est quæ intra Deum terminatur: qualia sunt ejus decreta: Eph. i. 9. *quod præstituerat in se.*
{¶4} **DECRETUM DEI** est **GENERALE** vel **SPE... | <!-- p.30 -->
{¶1} **H**ITHERTO I have considered that knowledge of God which is to be obtained from his nature. That which is derived from his efficiency is the next subject of inquiry.
{¶2} The **EFFICIENCY** of **GOD** is either **INTERNAL** or **EXTERNAL**.
{¶3} The **INTERNAL EFFICIENCY** of God is that which is... | {
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1-7 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/7 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Creatione | [
"Of the Creation"
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{¶1} Secunda species externæ efficientiæ vulgo dicitur **CREATIO.** Sed ante mundum conditum quid egerit Deus, insipiens nimis sit qui quærat; nec qui respondeat multo sapientior: nam quod rationem reddidisse se plerique arbitrantur, cum dicunt eum, 1 Cor. ii. 7. *sapientiam in mysterio latentem ante sæc... | <!-- p.172 -->
{¶1} **T**HE second species of external efficiency is commonly called **CREATION.** As to the actions of God before the foundation of the world, it would be the height of folly to inquire into them, and almost equally so to attempt a solution of the question.[^s1] With regard to the account which is gene... | {
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1-8 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/8 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Providentia Dei seu Rerum Gubernatione Communi | [
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{¶1} Ultima species efficientiæ divinæ externæ est **RERUM OMNIUM GUBERNATIO.**
{¶2} Estque **COMMUNIS** vel **SPECIALIS.**
{¶3} **COMMUNIS** est, qua **DEUS PATER CREATAS RES OMNES PRO RATIONE DECRETI SUI CURAT, CONSERVAT, ET SAPIENTISSIME SANCTISSIMEQUE GUBERNAT.**
{¶4} **DEUS PATER.** Nehem. ix. 6.... | <!-- p.199 -->
{¶1} **T**HE remaining species of God's external efficiency, is his **GOVERNMENT OF THE WHOLE CREATION.**
{¶2} This government is either **GENERAL** or **SPECIAL.**
{¶3} His **GENERAL GOVERNMENT** is that whereby **GOD THE FATHER REGARDS, PRESERVES, AND GOVERNS THE WHOLE OF CREATION WITH INFINITE WISDO... | {
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1-9 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/9 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Gubernatione Speciali Angelorum | [
"Of the Special Government of Angels"
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} | {¶1} DICTUM est de PROVIDENTIA COMMUNI. SPECIALIS est, quæ spectat præcipue angelos et homines; ut qui cæteris creaturis longe præcellant.
{¶2} Sunt autem angeli boni vel mali. Luc. ix. 26. et viii. 2. eorum enim quamplurimos ante hominis lapsum sua sponte a Deo defecisse constat. Joan. viii. 44. *in veritate non pers... | {¶1} THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT OF PROVIDENCE has been hitherto the subject of consideration. The SPECIAL GOVERNMENT is that which embraces with peculiar regard angels and men, as beings far superior to the rest of the creation.
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1-10 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/1/10 | milton-doctrina | Liber I: De Cognitione Dei | De Gubernatione Speciali Hominis ante Lapsum: ubi etiam de Sabbatho et Conjugio | [
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} | {¶1} Providentia Dei quæ homines gubernat, vel respicit statum hominis integrum, vel ejus lapsum.
{¶2} Quæ respicit statum hominis integrum est, qua Deus hominem in horto Edenis collocatum, et ad beate vivendum bonis omnibus instructum, ut esset in quo is obedientiam testaretur suam, arbore tantum scientiæ boni et mal... | {¶1} The Providence of God as regards mankind, relates to man either in his state of rectitude, or since his fall.
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2-1 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/1 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Bonis Operibus | [
"Of Good Works"
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{¶1} Fuit liber primus de **FIDE** et **DEI COGNITIONE**. Sequitur secundus de **CULTU DEI** et **CHARITATE**.
{¶2} Verus Dei cultus in studio bonorum operum præcipue positus est. Matt. xvi. 27. *tunc reddet unicuique secundum opus suum.* Rom. ii. 13. *non qui audiunt legem, justi sunt apud Deum; sed qu... | <!-- p.527 -->
{¶1} The subject of the first Book was **FAITH**, or **THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD**. The second treats of **THE SERVICE** or **LOVE OF GOD**.[^s3]
{¶2} The true service of God consists chiefly in the exercise of good works. Matt. xvi. 27. *then he shall reward every man according to his works.* Rom. ii. 13. *... | {
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2-2 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/2 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Bonorum Operum Causis Proximis | [
"Of the Proximate Causes of Good Works"
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{¶1} Bonorum opera causa prima efficiens est Deus, ut supra dictum est.
{¶2} **CAUSÆ PROXIMÆ**, utpote bonarum actionum, fere sunt habitus boni, quæ **VIRTUTES** nominantur; quibus officii nostri tota ratio et erga Deum et erga homines continetur. Philipp. iv. 8. *si qua virtus, si qua laus est*—. 2 Pet... | <!-- p.537 -->
{¶1} The primary efficient cause of good works, as has been stated above, is God.
{¶2–3} The **PROXIMATE CAUSES OF GOOD WORKS** are naturally, in ordinary cases at least, good habits, or, as they are called, **VIRTUES**; in which is comprised the whole of our duty towards God and man. Philipp. iv. 8. *i... | {
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2-3 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/3 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Virtutibus ad Dei Cultum pertinentibus | [
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{¶1} Virtutes speciales sunt quæ ad officium nostrum pertinent vel erga Deum vel erga homines.
{¶2} **ERGA DEUM** est **CULTUS EJUS IMMEDIATUS**; isque vel internus vel externus.
{¶3} Internus est imprimis agnitio unius veri Dei, et religiosus erga eum affectus. Deut. vi. 5. *audi Israel, Jehova Deus n... | <!-- p.547 -->
{¶1} Special virtues are those which pertain only to a particular branch of our duty; namely, to our duty towards God, or towards man.
{¶2} **OUR DUTY TOWARDS GOD** relates to **HIS IMMEDIATE WORSHIP** or **SERVICE**; which is either internal or external.
{¶3} Internal worship consists mainly in the ac... | {
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2-4 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/4 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Cultu Externo | [
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{¶1} Hactenus de cultu Dei interno: sequitur externus; quæ **RELIGIO** nominari solet: non quo internus cultus religio non sit; sed quod non ita nominetur, nisi appareat. Et externus quidem cultus, quamquam docendi causa distinguitur, usu tamen conjungi semper cum interno debet, nec nisi impiorum vitio s... | <!-- p.557 -->
{¶1} Thus much of the internal service of God. We are now to speak of his external service, which is commonly denominated **RELIGION**; not that internal worship is not also religion, but that it is not usually called so, except as it manifests itself in outward actions. Although external worship is, for... | {
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2-5 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/5 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Jurejurando et Sorte | [
"Of Oaths and the Lot"
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{¶1} Invocationis altera quædam species est **JUSJURANDUM** et **SORS**.
{¶2} **JUSJURANDUM** est quo **DEUM TESTEM APPELLAMUS VERA NOS DICERE, CUM EXECRATIONE VEL TACITA VEL EXPRESSA SI MENTIAMUR.** Ruth. i. 17. *ita faciat mihi Jehova, et ita pergat.* 1 Reg. ii. 23, 24. idem. 2 Cor. i. 23. *testem Deu... | <!-- p.579 -->
{¶1} Another species of Invocation consists in **OATHS**, and in **THE CASTING OF THE LOT**.
{¶2} **AN OATH** is that whereby **WE CALL GOD TO WITNESS THE TRUTH OF WHAT WE SAY, WITH A CURSE UPON OURSELVES, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED, SHOULD IT PROVE FALSE.** Ruth i. 17. *Jehovah do so to me and more al... | {
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2-6 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/6 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Zelo | [
"Of Zeal"
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{¶1} Dicta est religionis veræ pars prior, **INVOCATIO**; restat altera, **NOMINIS DIVINI IN OMNI VITA SANCTIFICATIO.**
{¶2} Sanctificandi nominis divini ardor ac studium, sive indignatio adversus ea quæ ad violationem aut contemptum religionis pertinent, **ZELUS** dicitur. Psal. lxix. 9, 10. *extraneus... | <!-- p.593 -->
{¶1} We have treated of the first part of true religion, the invocation or adoration of the Deity; we proceed to the remaining part, **THE SANCTIFICATION OF THE DIVINE NAME UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.**
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2-7 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/7 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Tempore Cultus divini; ubi de Sabbatho, Die Dominica, et Festis | [
"On the Time for Divine Worship; wherein are considered the Sabbath, Lord's Day, and Festivals"
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{¶1} Hucusque de partibus cultus Dei. De circumstantiis nunc est agendum.
{¶2} **CIRCUMSTANTIÆ CULTUS DIVINI** sunt eædem quæ et rerum omnium physicarum, **LOCUS ET TEMPUS.**
{¶3} **LOCUS** ordinarius publici cultus ante legem Mosaicam definitus erat nullus: sub lege partim synagogæ, partim sacrarium D... | <!-- p.600 -->
{¶1} Thus far of the parts of divine worship. We are now to consider its circumstances.
{¶2} The circumstances of worship are the same as of all things natural, place and time.[^s8]
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2-8 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/8 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Officiis erga Homines praestandis: et quae huc pertinent Virtutes Generales | [
"Of the Duties of Man towards his Neighbour, and the General Virtues belonging thereto"
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{¶1} Dictum est de **VIRTUTIBUS** quæ ad officium nostrum pertinent **ERGA DEUM.** Sequuntur **QUÆ PERTINENT AD OFFICIUM NOSTRUM ERGA HOMINES**: sed enim his quoque Deus colitur, quatenus in iis obeundis Deo paremus. Matt. vii. 12. *quæcunque volueritis ut faciant vobis homines, ita facite iis: ista enim... | <!-- p.613 -->
{¶1} Hitherto we have treated of the virtues comprehended in our **DUTY TOWARDS GOD**; we are next to speak of those which belong to our **DUTY TOWARDS MEN**; although even in these we may be considered as serving God, so long as they are done in obedience to the divine command. Matt. vii. 12. *all thing... | {
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2-9 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/9 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Prima Specie Virtutum Specialium, quae ad Officium pertinent Hominis erga se | [
"Of the first Class of special Virtues connected with the Duty of Man towards himself"
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{¶1} **VIRTUTES SPECIALES** quæ in appetendis externis bonis modum servant, versantur vel in voluptatibus corporis, vel in vitæ facultatibus aut ornamentis.
{¶2} Quæ in appetendis corporis voluptatibus modum servat est **TEMPERANTIA.** Tit. ii. 11, 12. *illuxit enim gratia illa Dei salutifera quibusvis ... | <!-- p.621 -->
{¶1} **THE SPECIAL VIRTUES** which regulate our desire of external advantages, have reference either to bodily gratifications, or to the possessions which enrich and adorn life.
{¶2} The virtue which prescribes bounds to the desire of bodily gratification, is called **TEMPERANCE**. Tit. ii. 11, 12. *the... | {
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2-10 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/10 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Secunda Specie Virtutum ad Officia Hominis erga se pertinentium | [
"Of the Second Class of Virtues connected with the Duty of Man towards Himself"
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{¶1} **DICTÆ** sunt virtutes quæ in appetendis bonis modum servant: dicendæ nunc sunt quæ versantur in propulsandis aut sustinendis malis.
{¶2} Eæque sunt fortitudo et patientia.
{¶3} **FORTITUDO** elucet maxime in malis propulsandis aut non metuendis. Jos. i. 6, 7, 9. *nonne præcepi tibi? confirmare e... | <!-- p.636 -->
{¶1} **THE** virtues which regulate our desire of external good have been spoken of; we are next to consider those which are exercised in the resistance to, or the endurance of evil.
{¶2} These virtues are fortitude and patience.
{¶3–4} **FORTITUDE** is chiefly conspicuous in repelling evil, or in rega... | {
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2-11 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/11 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Officiis Hominis erga Proximum: et quæ Virtutes eo pertineant | [
"Of the Duties of Man towards his Neighbour, and the Virtues comprehended under those Duties"
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{¶1} Hactenus de charitate et justitia hominis **ERGA SE**: nunc de iisdem **ERGA PROXIMUM** est agendum.
{¶2} **CHARITAS ERGA PROXIMUM** est qua **EUM DILIGIMUS UT NOSMETIPSOS**. Lev. xix. 18. *diliges proximum tuum sicut te: ego sum Jehova.* 1 Joan. iv. 11. *dilecti, si Deus nos ita dilexit, debemus e... | <!-- p.639 -->
{¶1} Hitherto we have treated of the duties of charity and justiee owing from man **TO HIMSELF**; we are next to consider the same virtues as exercised towards **OUR NEIGHBOUR**.
{¶2–3} **CHARITY TOWARDS OUR NEIGHBOUR** consists in **LOVING HIM AS OURSELVES**. Lev. xix. 18. *thou shalt love thy neighbou... | {
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2-12 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/12 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Virtutibus sive Officiis Specialibus erga Proximum | [
"Of the Special Virtues or Duties which regard our Neighbour"
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{¶1} **VIRTUTES SPECIALES** sive **SPECIES CHARITATIS ET JUSTITIÆ ERGA PROXIMUM** sunt vel sub generali notione proximi, qua is proximus duntaxat est, vel sub speciali, qua is ratione aliqua speciali nobis relatus est.
{¶2} Officia specialia erga proximum non factis solum, verum etiam affectibus metiend... | <!-- p.650 -->
{¶1} **THE SPECIAL VIRTUES,** or various modes of charity or justice as regards our neighbour, relate to him either under the general acceptation of the word neighbour, as denoting simple proximity; or under some special acceptation, where our relationship arises from special circumstances.
{¶2} The dis... | {
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2-13 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/13 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Secunda Specie Officiorum Specialium erga Proximum | [
"Of the Second Class of Special Duties towards our Neighbour"
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{¶1} **BONUM** proximi externum respicitur, cum ejus vel existimationi vel fortunis consulitur.
{¶2} **EXISTIMATIONI** consulimus **PROXIMI**, cum **SIVE CORAM EO DUNTAXAT SUMUS, SIVE EUM ALLOQUIMUR, SIVE EJUS MENTIONEM FACIMUS, DEBITO HONORE COLIMUS, NEQUE EJUS EXISTIMATIONEM SINE CAUSA LÆDIMUS.** 1 Pe... | <!-- p.655 -->
{¶1} **THE** external good of our neighbour is consulted, as before said, by a regard to his good name and worldly interests.
{¶2} We consult **OUR NEIGHBOUR'S GOOD NAME**, when in our deportment towards him, in our conversation with him, and in our manner of speaking of him, we preserve towards him a d... | {
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2-14 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/14 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | Adhuc de Secunda Specie Officiorum Specialium erga Proximum | [
"The Second Class of Special Duties towards our Neighbour, Continued"
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"en-sumner": "672-679"
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{¶1} **FORTUNIS PROXIMI** consulitur integritate et beneficentia.
{¶2} **INTEGRITAS** est cum et alieno abstinemus, quæ et abstinentia dicitur; et in omnibus pactis quæ nobis cum proximo intercedunt, sancte atque integre versamur; quæ justitia commutativa nominatur. Psal. xv. 2. *qui ambulat integre, ex... | <!-- p.672 -->
{¶1} **THE** virtues by which we promote the **WORLDLY INTERESTS OF OUR NEIGHBOUR**, are integrity and beneficence.
{¶2} **INTEGRITY** consists in refraining from the property of others, which is also called abstinence; and in honesty and uprightness as regards our dealings with our neighbour, which is ... | {
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2-15 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/15 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Officiis erga Proximum Mutuis, et speciatim Privatis | [
"The Reciprocal Duties of Man towards his Neighbour; and specially of Private Duties"
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"la": "511-519",
"en-sumner": "680-690"
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{¶1} Hactenus de virtutibus sive officiis specialibus erga proximum, qua is proximus duntaxat est: nunc de iis quæ sunt **ERGA PROXIMUM NOBIS RATIONE ALIQUA RELATUM**. Eaque sunt vel privata vel publica.
{¶2} Privata sunt vel domestica vel externa. Gen. xviii. 19. *agnovi eum, ut quum præceperit filiis ... | <!-- p.680 -->
{¶1} Thus far we have treated of the virtues or special duties which man owes to his neighbour simply as such; we are next to consider those which originate in circumstances of particular relationship. These duties are either private or public.
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2-16 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/16 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Altera Specie Officiorum Privatorum | [
"The Remaining Class of Private Duties"
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{¶1} Dicta sunt officia erga domesticos; sequuntur **ERGA EXTERNOS**.
{¶2} In his præcipuæ sunt eleemosynæ et hospitalitas.
{¶3} **ELEEMOSYNÆ** sunt **QUICQUID OPIS, PRO FACULTATIBUS NOSTRIS VEL ETIAM ULTRA, EGENTI, ET PRÆSERTIM FRATRI, SINE OSTENTATIONE, EX VERA CHARITATE LARGIMUR.** Exod. xxiii. 10, ... | <!-- p.691 -->
{¶1} Thus far of domestic duties. We are next to speak of those which are exercised towards strangers.
{¶2} The principal virtues in this class are almsgiving and hospitality.
{¶3} **ALMSGIVING** consists in **AFFORDING RELIEF TO THE POOR, ESPECIALLY TO SUCH AS ARE BRETHREN, IN PROPORTION TO OUR MEANS,... | {
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2-17 | https://milton.wrootpress.com/browse/2/17 | milton-doctrina | Liber II: De Dei Cultu | De Officiis Publicis erga Proximum | [
"Public Duties towards our Neighbour"
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"en-sumner": "696-711"
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{¶1} Hactenus de officiis privatis: publica sunt vel politica vel ecclesiastica.
{¶2} Politica sunt magistratus et populi vel inter se vel erga vicinos et exteros.
{¶3} **MAGISTRATUS OFFICIA ERGA POPULUM** docentur Exod. xxiii. 8. *munus ne accipito, nam—.* et xxxii. 11, &c. *deprecatus est Moses—et di... | <!-- p.696 -->
{¶1} Hitherto we have treated of the private duties of man towards his neighbour. Public duties are of two kinds, political and ecclesiastical.
{¶2} Under political duties are comprehended the obligations of the magistrate and the people to each other, and to foreign nations.
{¶3} **THE DUTIES OF THE M... | {
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