The Godly Man's Choice: A Puritan Manual for Marriage

First published in 1644 by the Rev. Henry Scudder, "The Godly Man's Choice" is a fine collection of directions reflecting the Puritan model of selecting, pursuing, and loving a Christian spouse. The opening directions, originally penned by Caleb Grantham, offer biblical instruction concerning the choosing and wooing of a spouse. The remainder of the book contains directions penned by Scudder himself concerning preparation for marriage and the duties of husbands and wives. Henry Scudder was ...