THese Popelings also affirme, That simple Forni∣cation ought not to be punished by humane Lawes, and that it is an unjust human Law, to take away Strumpets, and simple Fornicati∣on, their reasons shall be produced and answe∣red. First say they▪
Object. Civill Lawes are only to restraine such sins, whereby Justice is violated, and injury done unto ano∣ther; but in Fornication there is no act of injustice, there is no per∣son there, to whom any injustice can be done.
Ans. There is a manifold wrong committed in single Fornica∣tion; 1. They offer wrong and dishonour to Christ. in making the members of Christ the members of an Harlot, 1 Cor. 6. 15. 2. They injure themselves, in sinning against their owne bodies, in defiling, and polluting them. 3. They doe wrong unto their