Question 76

Should our thoughts be chaste?

Yes. Lust not after her beauty in thine heart,^b

And in words?

Yes. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth,^c

And our behaviour?

Yes. Having a chaste conversation coupled with fear,^d

Should we be careful of our own chastity?

Yes. We must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit,^e

And of that of others?

Yes. And it came to pass as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he harkened not unto her to lie by her,^f

And study the rules of sobriety and temperance?

Yes. I keep under my body and bring it into subjection,^h

And addict ourselves to some lawful calling?

Yes. Thus Joseph went into the house to do his business,ⁱ

And avoid loose and wanton company?

Yes. Come not nigh the door of her house,^j

And if other means prove ineffectual should we marry?

Yes. If they cannot contain let them marry,^k

Is it therefore a sin in the papists to forbid marriage to the clergy?

Yes. Forbidding to marry,^l