A catalogue of virtuous women recorded in the Old & New Testament Barton, William, 1598?-1678. 1671 Approx. 26 KB of XML-encoded text transcribed from 13 1-bit group-IV TIFF page images. Text Creation Partnership, Ann Arbor, MI ; Oxford (UK) : 2008-09 (EEBO-TCP Phase 1). A78225 Wing B999A ESTC R232424 99897986 99897986 137595 This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. This Phase I text is available for reuse, according to the terms of Creative Commons 0 1.0 Universal . The text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. 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Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Keying and markup guidelines are available at the Text Creation Partnership web site . eng Bible -- History of Biblical events -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800. Women -- Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800. 2007-05 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2007-05 Apex CoVantage Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2007-07 Angela Berkley Sampled and proofread 2007-07 Angela Berkley Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-02 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion A CATALOGUE OF VIRTVOVS WOMEN Recorded in the Old & New Testament . 1 Cor. 7. 16. What knowest thou O Wife , whether thou shalt save thy Husband ? Or how knowest thou O Man , whether thou shalt save thy Wife ? LONDON , Printed by W. Godbid , for William Cooper at the Pellican in Little-Britain , 1671. To the Right Honourable the Lady Grace , Vicountess Chaworth ; The Lady Margaret , Countess of Salisbury ; The Lady Dorothy , Wife to Anthony , Son and Heir to the Right Honourable the Lord Ashley-Cooper ; The Lady Elizabeth , Wife to the Right Honourable the Lord Annesley ; The Lady Anne Mannors , Daughters to the Right Honourable John Earl of Rutland , and the Lady Frances his worthy Countess lately Deceased . Right Honourable and renowned Ladies , THE favourable acceptation which this small present found with your Virtuous and Honourable Mother , incouraged me to communicate it to other Virt uous Ladies and Gentlewomen , who were very desirous of a Coppy of it ; which desires growing ample and importunate , made me weary of writing , and willing ( though not ambitious ) to impart it to the Press : Partly to Commemorate the Honourable acceptation and partly to congratulate and gratifie the respects it found . Moreover , by much perusal , I perceived that I had left out many memorable Persons of high account in Holy Scriptures , wherefore to make all compleat , and to leave a Living Monument of those Resplendent Virtues that are Recorded of the Female Sex , which will undoubtedly excite good Women to Godly imitation , I have presumed to make this Paper publick for the Honour of that Sex which God hath so highly Honoured , as the most Acute Aretius observes upon the Pious Womens coming first to the Sepulchre of our Saviour , Luk. 24. 1. Totum hoc ad gloriam Muliebris Sexus pertinere , That it did all belong to the glory of the Female Sex ; and Learned Polanus saith on the same occasion , Syntag. Theol Christ . Page 149 at the letter C Column 1. Resurrectio Christi primum ab Angelo annunciata est mulieribus quia ●o●●it Deus sic ornare pietatem illarum quarum Zelus pro Gloria Christi fervidior erat quam Virorum . The resurrection of Christ ( saith he ) was first told by the Angel to the Women because their zeal for the Glory of Christ was hotter then the mens . Confiding therefore , that it cannot be condemned for flattery ; ( for none can inherit such Glory but they that imitate them ) nor can it provoke envy o● disdain ( which is so cleer a record of the Holy Scriptures , ) Neither doth it derogate from the man , but dignifie him . ( For as he is her head , so she is his glory , 1. Cor. 11. 3 , 7. And a Virtuous woman is a Crown to her Husband , Prov. 12. 4. ) I humbly crave your Honours allowance and acceptation of the Publication , in your Noble and Religious Mothers stead , to whom the Dedication was designed : And so with supplications for your Honours long Health and Happiness , I rest Your Honours duly devoted and most humble servant , William Barton . A CATALOGUE OF VIRTVOVS WOMEN Recorded in the Old & New Testament . T IS a famous Character Which I oft have heard of Her , Corresponding to the Fame Of her Noble Father's Name . Thus Religion understood , Often runneth in a blood : And , for multitude we find Most-what of the woman ▪ kind . This is still the true renown , Virtue ! which puts envy down : So the Sacred Book defines All the Ancient Heroines . 1 Pet. 3. 6. Gen ▪ 17. 15. Sarah that obey'd the word Of her Dear , and call'd him Lord , Though her own Name mounts so high , And a like doth Signify . Gen. 27. 46. & Vers . 12. Good Rebeckah griev'd to death With the Heathenish Dames of Heth : Wishing him the Princely place That was Principal in grace . Mat. 2. 18. Gen. 35. 19. Jer. 31. 15. Beauteous Rachel , whose sad cross , Lack of Children , seem'd as loss : For as loss it wass resented , And as mournfully lamented . See Diod. on Mat. 2. 16. &c. and Jer 31. 15. Thus by Faith she propheci'd Of the Bethlehem Babes that dy'd : Mothers tears , and Childrens blood Made a lamentable Blood. Gen. 30. 22. Ch. 41. 28 , 36. Ch. 47. 25. Yet at length her Prayers obtain'd , Such a Seed as Rul'd and Reign'd : Joseph , Egypts Foster Father , Who did large Provisions gather . 1 Sam. 10. 21 , 24. Gen. 48. 16. Ch. 49. 22. Benjamin , from whom did spring Israel's first exalted King : And from Joseph soon ensu'd Ephraims populous multitude . Exod. 6. 20. ch . 2. 2. &c. 1. 21. Next is to be Registred Resolute good Jochebed , For , three months she hid her Son Th' Inquisition so to shun . Exod. 2. 4 , 9. Heb. 11. 23. Miriam next , that lent her hand ( Fearing not the Kings Command , ) To secure the Babe from slaughter , Kindly sav'd by Pharoahs Daughter . Exod. 2. 9. &c. Whom the beautious Babe did please ▪ Weeping in the Bull-Rushes . And her pity and her purse ▪ Hir'd for him an Hebrew Nurse . Ibidem . Witty Miriam call's her Mother To be Nurse unto her Brother : So the Serpent and the Dove Met alike in Miriam's Love. Micah . 6. 2. Numb . 36. 59. So was she recorded One With her Brethren so well known : One in their Levitick Stock , One in Conduct of the Flock . Numb . 27. 3. ch . 36. 10. And the Daughters we must add Of the good Zelopehad : That were free from all Defection ▪ And still follow'd God's direction . Ch. 27. 4 , 7 — That could plead their own just right , well approv'd in Gods own sight : And a President became For the Females rightful claim . Vers 8. See the Postscr . Note ● . And did prove Estates to fix With the true inheretrix : Which by Reason should withdraw , Th' Error of the Salique Law. Isa . 49. 23. For we find by Scripture search Nursing Mothers to the Church : And that Queens as well as Kings ▪ Are ord ain d to such high things . Josh . 15. 19. Psal . 87. 7. Acsah too that ask'd a blessing , Granted at her first addressing : Th' upper and the neither Springs , Which import far higher things . Ruth . 1. &c. Naomi for faith excelling , Whiles with hateful Heathens dwelling : And when plung'd in deep distress Was upheld by Humbleness . Josh . 6. 17. Ruth ▪ 1. 17. Mat 1. 8. Rahab too , and Virtuous Ruth , Converts that embrac'd the truth ▪ Both enroll'd by grace Divine In our Blessed Saviours Line . Judg. 4. 4. &c. Deb'rah Wife of Lapidoth , Prophetess and Princess both : That arose by Gods command As a Mother in the Land ▪ Vers . 14 , — That did call a War , and carry it Spite of Siseras Iron Charet : And did startle ( to the best ) Brave Resolves in Barach's brest . Jndg. 4. 21. Ch. 5. 14. Jael too for courage crown'd Nayling Sisera to the ground : Whose blest honour did augment , Past all Womens in the Tent. Judg. 13. 23. Heb. 11. 33. And the Wife of Manoah , Her good Husbands prop and stay : Mother of the Nazarite Magnifi'd for faith and fight . 1 Sam. 1. 18 , 27. Ch. 2. 22. Hannah that reviv'd by Prayer , And obtain'd a Son and Heir : Vow'd him freely to the Lord , With her Husbands joynt accord . Chap. 2. 1 , 22. Luk. 1 46 ▪ And presents him most compleat With her Gratulation great : Whose inspired heart and tongue Hint the Holy Virgins Song . 1. Sam. 4. 19. And the Wife of Phinehas , For a Zealous Saint she was , More lamenting Israels fall , Than her own loss , life and all . 1. Sam. 4. 20. Troubled that the Ark was taken ▪ Israels glory so forsaken : Calls her dear Child Ichabod , Grieving for the Ark of God. 1 Sam. 25. 18 , 31. Abigail that durst ingage To subdue a Souldiers rage , Courted David , sought and serv'd him , From a rash Revenge preserv'd him . Vers ▪ 23. Wins him with Civility , Wisdom and Humility : Of his greatness prophecy'd ▪ And e're long became his Bride . 2 Sam. 20. 16. And that peaceable good spirit ▪ Of immortal fame and Merit : She that at the Seige of Abel Carri'd all so amicable . Ibidem . Talking with the Royal Captain , Of the fears the Town was wrapt in ▪ How , said she , canst thou take joy God's Inheritance to destroy ? Ibidem . Far from me be such a fury , Said the Captain , I ▪ le assure ye : Onely Sheba's body bring , That hath clasht against the King. Ibidem . Then she treats with all the Town ▪ Cryes the Trayterous Rebel down , Get's his head cast o're the wall , And forthwith appeaseth all . Pro. 31. 1. Mat. 1. 6. And the Queen we count upon . That instructed Solomon : Princess in the Royal Line , Prompting Oracles Divine . 1 King 10. 1. Mat. 12. 42. And the Queen of famous Note , That did come from parts remote In her zeal to seek the Lord ; As both Testaments record . Ibidem . That with Solomon did consult , Asking Questions difficult : And the Heaven-inspired King Answered her to every thing . Ibidem . That admir'd the Works she saw , And his Oeconomick Law : Most of all his rare Ascent As he to the Temple went. Ibidem . 'T is a true report said she Which at home I heard of thee ▪ But by what I now behold , Lo ! the one half was not told . Ibidem . Verse 9. Blessed be the Lord thy God , And thy People I applaud , That such Oracles may hear , From a Prince to them so near . 1 Kings 17. 13. She that first Elijah fed With the last bit of her bread : But by faith which she embrac'd , Neither Meal nor Oyl did waste . 2 Kings 4. 6. And that faithful Widdow too That had vessels not enough To contain the Liquor fill'd , Which by Miracle distill'd . 2 Kings 4 36. Heb. 11. 35. And the Shunamites good Wife Who receiv'd her Dead to Life : Whom Elisha did requite That did such a Guest invite . 2 Kings 5. 1. And the little Captive Maid From her native Land convey'd , That did wait on Naamans Wife , And put fair to end the strife . Vers . 3 , 24. Would to God ( said she ) my Master Were ( in spite of all disaster ) With the Prophet , that doth dwell In Samarias CITTADEL . Vers . 3. 14 , 15. For he would undoubtedly Cure him of his Leprosy : So he went and was made whole Both in Body and in Soul. 2 Chr. 34. 22 , 26. Mat. 1. 10. Hulldah dwelling in the College , Perfect in prophetick knowledge : That did comfort King Josiah , ( Grand-child to King Hezekiah ▪ ) Vers . 28. 24. And assur'd his peaceful end , For even death must stand his Friend : Though Gods wrathful indignation Scorcht the following Generation . Vers . 25. And the Prophetess was bold To denounce the wrath foretold : For their sin so far incens'd , That the wrath could not be quench'd . Ester 4. 14. Royal Ester , most religious , Born as for a time prodigious : With her Maidens mourn'd and pray'd , Stak'd her life for Israels aid . Chap. 7. 6. Cop'd with Haman , got the day , Which advanced Mordecay : And if any Women be Types of Christ , 't is such as she . Thus the Testament hath told Worthy Women of the Old : Now great Ladies take a view Of the Worthies of the New. Luk. 1. 6. Vers . 44. First Elizabeth admire , Whose Obedience was entire : Whose sweet Babe within her Womb Leap'd for joy that Christ was come . Luk. 2. 37. Chap. 7. 38. Aged Anna that did pray Instantly both night and day : Mary that did weep as fast , Till her tears all price surpast . Luk. 10. 39. Th' other Mary we must mention , Who to Christ gave great attention : For the better part she chose , That which she could never lose . John 11. 2. Mat. 26 13. This was also she that shed Precious Spikenard on his head ▪ Which to such account did come As must pass through Christendome . Luk. 11. 38. John 11. 5. And good Martha must be number'd , Though with two much care encumber'd : One expresly said to be Lov'd of Christ among the three . John 11. 22. For she was a sound Believer , Though her Brothers death did grieve her : And ( confiding ) told our Lord He could raise him at a Word . Mark. 12 44. 2 Cor. 9. 7. And the Widdow whose Gratuity Pass'd the Rich mens Superfluity : Though two Mites was all her living , So much priz'd is cheerful Giving . Mark 7. 26. Mat. 15. 20. And the Greek Syro-Phoenician Who so press'd her bold petition : Term of Dog she overcomes , Dogs ( said she ) may eat the crums . Ibidem . So she stoutl ▪ stood the tryal , And misdoubted no Denyal : For she knew she should prevail , And her Faith did never fail . Matt 9. 20. Such a Faith did Christ avouch Hers to be that stole a touch : For , said that beleeving Soul , If I touch I shall be whole . John 4. 26. She of Sychar made acquainted With Messias , ( Gods Annointed ) She made all the Town to know , They believ'd and found it so . John 19. 25. Luk. 2. 35. And of them that so surpass Was the Wife of Cleophas , Sympathizing in the smart , That did pierce the Virgins heart ▪ Ibidem . See Postcript Note the third . And the Virgins Sister there , That did like affection bear : And Salome , who likewise Did so strongly Sympathize . Luk. 8. 2. Mat. 27. 46. And that Godly Convert then Called Mary Magdalen : Who last serv'd our Saviour stain , And first saw him rais'd again . Acts 9. 39. ch . 17. 34. Tabitha that did prepare Garments for the poor to wear : Damaris that clave to Paul When the Learn'd neglected all . Acts 12. 14. Rhoda that knew Peters Voice , And thereat did so rejoyce , That she straight ran in , and said , Here 's the Man for whom we pray'd . Acts 16. 14. &c. She whose heart the Lord did open To attend to what was spoken : And her heart set ope ( to teach her , ) Sets her house so to the Preacher . Rom. 16. 8. Phoebe that did service pay To the Church of Cenchrea : And Priscilla that did purchase Thanks of all the Gentile-Churches . Ver. 6 , 12. Mary too , a Saint illustrious , And for Saints dear sakes ▪ Industrious : So Tryphaena's Works import , And Triphosa's came not short . 2 Tim. 1. 5. ch . 3. 15. Lois , next ( as Scripture saith ) In whom dwell'd unfeigned faith : And Eunice prais'd as high , Which two train'd up Timothy . 2 John 1. &c. And the Lady call'd Elect With the Robes of Virtue deckt : And her Children from their youth Walking stedfast in the Truth . Rom. 16. 15. Phil. 4. 3. 2 John 13. Some but named are set down , And a Name is some Renown : Here a Sister , there a Wife , Owned in the Book of Life . Phil. 4. 3. Luk. 8. 3. Women then as well as men Have their praise by Scripture Pen : Women of their substance lent To our Lord with one assent . Luk. 8. 3. One of these was good Susanna , And the Noble Dame Joanna ( Herods Stewards Wife ) was one , And a many more unknown . Luk. 23. 27. Vers . 4● . 55. Women did with mournful breath , Most of all lament his death : Women at his Grave did grieve On the Sacred Sabboths Eve. Luk. 23. 50. chap. 24. 1. And that past , they did not fear To embalm his Body there : And had there the best inspection , First , into his Resurrection . Acts 17. 4 , 12. Lastly , to give all their due , Famous Women , and not few , Were converted , and strait way At the Gospels spring of day . Wherefore to conclude the story Of this Faithful Female glory , One thing more I must annex In the Honour of your Sex. Mat. 1. 27. Luk. 1. 44 , 48. One of yours excell'd all other , That was both a Maid and Mother ▪ Whom all Generations shall Blessed Virgin-Mother call . Luk. 1. 32. Vers . 46. Mother of Almighty God , Celebrated all abroad : Yet was she of meek behaviour Magnifying Christ our Saviour . Heb. 1. 6. Luk. 2. 10. Whom all Angels evermore Are commanded to adore , And with joy they all obey , Witness this Triumphant Day . FINIS . The Post-script . NOte 1. For the distick in Italian Character page 2. Take this following if you think it fit , Infants ( of both Sexes some ) Suffered bloody Martydom . Though some Interpreters say , that the Male Children onely suffered ; but that could hardly be : See the text in Jer. 31. 18. and Reverend Bishop Hall , in his Contemplations of Herod and the Infants , saith thus : All the Infants of Bethlehem shall suffer for this one . Note 2. The Salique Law is a Law of France , whereby the Crown of France cannot fall to a Woman ; The Original and Injustice of it , and how confuted and condemned from this President of Zelopohads Daughters , Num. 27. and 36 chap. See in Dr. Heylins Description of the World , Edition 8. in Quarto , Pag. 80. and in the Edition in Folio , Pag. 177. Note 3. Some take the Virgin Mary's Sister , spoken of John 19. 25. to be the same with the Wife of Cleophas ; for thus the Text expresseth it , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . His Mother , and his Mothers Sister , Mary the Wife of Cleophas , and Mary Magdalene . And Calvin construes it , that this Mary ( call'd her Sister ) was her Cousin , and might be the Daughter of Cleophas , for any thing said in the Text , and the Translators put it in a different Character ; But Aretius distinguisheth them , Adest Mater Christi , adest Soror ejus , Adsunt aliae duae Mariae , Uxor Cleophae & Magdalenae . There was present ( saith he ) the Mother of Christ , there was present her Sister , there were present two other Maries , the Wife of Cleophas , and Magdalene . The PRINTER to the READER . THE Author was more willing to the Publication of this Epigram that he might give notice of the Publication of Two Centuries of Select Hymns Collected out of several Chapters of the Holy Bible . And said to be printed for the Author ( for this turn ) because they had been printed without his consent by an imperfect Copy , which wanted above fifty of the choise Chapter - Hymns , and the Psalm ▪ Hymns printed in that Book are far more estranged from the true Copy , as will shortly appear . The Books put out by the Author are sold for 1 s. a piece plain , at the Three Daggers in Fleetstreet , and at the Pellican in Little-Britain ; And are printed without any fault but what the Reader may amend by his own discretion , save that the first of the Errata hath 63 for 68. and the last Greek word in the Title page hath the Aspiration ( in some Copies ) turned the wrong way . FINIS .