A MIRROR OR Lookingglass BOTH For Saints, and Sinners, Held forth in about two thousand Examples: Wherein is presented, as Gods wonderful Mercies to the one; so his severe Judgements against the other.  
Collected out of the most Classic Authors both Ancient, and Modern, with some late Examples observed by myself.  
Whereunto are added, the Wonders of God in Nature; and the Rare, Stupendious, and Costly Works made by the Art, and Industry of Man. As the most famous Cities, Structures, Statues, Cabinets of Rarities, etc. which have been, or are in the WORLD.  
By Sa. Clark, Pastor in Bennet Fink, London.  
The second Edition much enlarged.  
Sancti sunt honorandi propter imitationem.  August. 
London, Printed for Tho. Newberry, and are to be sold at his Shop at the three Golden Lions in Cornhill by the Royal-Exchange. 1654.   

TO His dearly beloved Friends, and Neighbours, Members of the Church of Christ that meet in Bennet Fink, London.  
Dear beloved Friends,  
I Have much desired, and longed for an opportunity to express, and make known my grateful heart unto you, for those many favours, and expressions of love which I have received from you: For whereas by reason of the iniquities of the times, and the cruelty of the common enemy, I was banished from my home, and that station wherein the Lord had seated me with much comfort, it pleased God to direct your hearts to make choice of me for your Minister; and since that time (being now eleven years) I have never found your affections cooled, but rather more, and more inflamed and increased towards me: No small mercy in these giddy, and unstable times! and as a real demonstration thereof, you have been very solicitous to provide for my comfortable subsistence amongst you, wherein I may use the Apostles expression, 2 Cor. 8. 3. That to your power, yea I bear record, beyond your power, you have been willing: But that which especially hath ministered most comfort unto me, is your professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ, evidenced remarkably in this particular, which I desire to speak of to God's glory, your credit, and that your zeal may provoke others. I never had occasion to move you in any just and honest business, whether of public or private concernment, wherein I have not found your readiness, and forwardness to concur with, and answer my expectation: My hearts desire, and earnest prayer to God for you is, that you may yet abound more and more in every good word, and work, that so fight the good fight of faith, you may finish your course with joy: For which end I beseech you in the bowels of Jesus Christ, that you mark them which would cause divisions, and offences among you, contrary to the Doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them: For many false Prophets are gone out into the world in Sheep's clothing, which yet inwardly are ravening Wolves, beguiling unstable souls, who like little children are carried about with every wind of Doctrine. Ye therefore, Beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness, 2 Pet. 3. 17. And the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory by Jesus Christ, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, strengthen, and settle you: which shall ever be the hearty prayer, and earnest endeavour of him who is  
Devoted to the service of your Faith, Sa. Clark.   

THE EPISTLE TO THE READER.  
Christian Reader,  
THis Book which I now present unto thee is the fruit of my spare hours, it having been my recreation for these many years to read the best Histories which I could meet with: and for the help of my memory, I have collected the eminentest, and most remarkable examples which did occur, and reduced them under several heads distinguished into▪ several Chapters: which I have found very useful, profitable, and pleasing unto me, and presuming that they may be so to others also; I have now this second time published them to the world, that so they which neither have money to buy, nor leisure to read many Volumes, may find in this little Epitome the choicest, and chiefest things that are contained in them: I have also sometimes set down more pleasant stories, which may have their use, and prevent tediousness to the Reader, though in such great variety of History, I suppose there is no great danger of nauseousness. But besides what I have collected out of the Authors themselves, I have met with many examples in several Treatises, and Sermons which have been lately published; but what I have borrowed from them I hope I shall repay with interest by this ensuing Collection. I have also inserted some memorable examples from my own observation, which were never before in Print: I presume that it will be superfluous for me to tell thee, what great benefit thou mayst reap by acquainting thyself with these Examples: Dost thou live in places of danger, and times of persecution? here thou mayest see how powerful, and merciful the Lord is in supporting, or delivering his people in such times. Dost thou see the enemies of God's Church to thrive, and pro●per in their malice, and cruelty? here thou mayest see what the end of them is like to be, if they speedily repent not. Wouldst thou see the amiableness, and desireableness of virtues, and Graces? here thou mayst see it held forth unto thee in excellent Mirrors, or Looking-Glasses. wouldst thou behold the ugliness, and danger of great, and horrid sins? Behold here Examples of the severity of God's Judgements against them. Wouldst thou find out, and propose some choice Patterns, and Precedents for thine imitation? Here thou shalt find store, and variety of them. These, with divers other uses, and benefits may be made of these examples, which I freely impart to thee, with prayer for God's blessing upon thee, and them, and desiring the like courtesy at thy hands, I rest,  
Thine in the Lord, Sa. Clark. From my Study in Thridneedle-street this 1. of April. 1654.   

A Table of the CHAPTERS contained in this Book.  

MIracles of God's Mercies to his children. Pag. 1  
Examples fit for God's Ministers to imitate. Pag. 21  
Of Christian courage, and resolution. Pag. 26  
Of God's Judgements upon Persecutors. Pag. 35  
Of the wicked lives, and woeful deaths of many Popes, and Popelings. Pag. 57  
Of inhuman cruelties. Pag. 68  
Of Temperance, Abstinence, and Sobriety. Pag. 84  
Of Drunkenness. Pag. 90  
Of Prodigality, and Excess. Pag. 98  
Of God's Judgements upon Adulterers, and unclean persons. Pag. 101  
Of Chastity, and Modesty. Pag. 112  
Of Charity. Pag. 116  
Of Liberality, Bounty, and Munificence. Pag. 122  
Of Covetousness, and Avarice. Pag. 125  
Of Sacrilege. Pag. 132  
Of Pride, Arrogance, Ambition, and Vain-glory. Pag. 136  
Of Humility, and Self-denial. Pag. 150  
Of Anger, Wrath, Malice, Hatred, and Revenge. Pag. 157  
Of Patience, Moderation, and Meekness. Pag. 161  
Of God's Judgements upon Apostates, and Backsliders. Pag. 168  
Of God's Judgements upon Atheists. Pag. 180  
Of Blasphemy, and Gods Judgements upon Blasphemers, Pag. 187  
Of Profane Scoffers. Pag. 193  
Of Perjury, and false swearing. Pag. 196  
Gods Judgements upon common swearers. Pag. 206  
Gods Judgements upon Cursers. Pag. 210  
Gods Judgements upon Heretics, and Schismatics, Pag. 214  
Gods Judgements upon False-witnesses, and Liars. Pag. 239  
children's Obedience, and Love to their Parents. Pag. 244  
Gods Judgements upon Rebellious, and unnatural children. Pag. 246  
Parents love to, and care over their children. Pag. 252  
Of fond Parents, and the mischiefs thereof. Pag. 255  
Of brethren's love, each to other. Pag. 258  
Of Fortitude, Valour, and Magnanimity. Pag. 261  
Gods Judgements upon Sabbath-breakers. Pag. 280  
Gods Judgements upon Murderers, and Bloodshedders, Pag. 285  
Of Marriage, and Conjugal Love. Pag. 298  
Of Treachery, and Perfidiousness. Pag. 307  
Of Fidelity. Pag. 314  
Of Deceit, Craft, Guile, and Hypocrisy. Pag. 317  
Of Friendship. Pag. 320  
Of gross Ignorance, and Folly. 323  
Contempt of the World, of Riches, Honours, etc. 330  
Honour showed to God's Word, and Ministers. 336  
Contemners of the Ministry, Word, and Sacraments. 340  
Gods Judgements upon Dicers, and Card-players. 345  
Of Justice; the Duty of Judges, and Magistrates. 347  
Of Injustice, and Bribery, 359  
Of Restitution. 362  
Law, and Lawgivers. 364  
Tyrants, and Tyranny. 366  
Vanity of all earthly things, 372  
Of Gratitude, and Thanksgiving. 386  
Ingratitude, and Unkindness. 390  
Of Flattery, and Parasites. 395  
Of Deaf, and Dumb persons. 399  
Of Constancy. 401  
Of Inconstancy, and unstableness. 405  
Of hard Students. 407  
Enemies to Learning. 411  
Of Callings, Trades. 412  
Christ preferred before all earthly enjoyments. 415  
Compassion, Sympathy. 421  
Workings of Conscience: Guilty conscience. 423  
Love to ones Country, and Countrymen. 427  
Of Death. 429  
Detraction, Slandering, Backbiting. 434  
Discord, Gontention, and the evils of it. 438  
Strange Accidents. 440  
Strange Providences. 443  
Of terrible Famines. 449  
Gods Judgements upon Witches, Conjurers, Enchanters, and Astrologers. 453  
Apparitions, Satanical delusions. 458  
Of Dissimulation. 463  
Of Envy. 465  
Fame, Name, Renown. 468  
Incontinence, Impudence, Rapes. 471  
Gods Judgements on the Jews for crucifying Christ, 476  
Images, Idols. 481  
Of Superstition. 483  
Long Life, Life sweet. 485▪  
Mirth, Facetious speeches, Pithy sentences, 487  
Poverty, Poor. 493  
Peace, Peacemakers. 494  
Persecution, Persecutors. 495  
Honesty, Piety, Holiness, Godliness. 497  
Predictions, Prophecies. 500  
The Power, and Prevalency of Prayer▪ 502  
Prudence, Wisdom, Policy. 507  
Strange Prodigies. 510  
Remuneration, Retaliation, Requital. 520  
Gods love to his children; and their love to him. 522  
Reproof, Reprehension. 524  
Repentance, and Reformation the way to pacific God's wrath. 526  
Scripture proved to be the Word of God; Not to be profaned. 528  
Servants; Slaves. 534  
Sin the forerunner of Judgement. 536  
Stratagems. 539  
Education of children: Schoolmasters. 545  
Memory. Art of Memory. 547  
Qualities of sundry people. 549  
Wondrous Works of God in Nature. 551  
The Rare works of God in the Creatures. 565  
Rare, Stupendious, and costly works made by man. 585  
Old Rome, and the Rarities thereof described. 590  
Other great Cities, and the Turks Seraglio described. 596  
Hyspaan in Persia described. 605  
The Temple of Diana, and other admirable places described. 616  
Pequin in China, and other stately Cities described. 622    

AN Alphabetical TABLE of the common Places, and Examples contained in this Book, wherein p. stands for Page, and c. for Example.  

A  
ABstinence, P. 85. E. 1, etc.  
Accidents strange, p. 440, etc. See Providence:  
Adultery, p. 101. e. 1, etc. See Whoredom.  
Alms out of ill-gotten goods rejected, p. 363 e. 2, etc. See Charity.  
Aloes how made, p. 581. e. 66.  
Ambergris what it is, p. 573 e. 29.  
Ambition. See Pride.  
Angel's comfort the Martyrs in their torments, p. 6 e. 11. p. 78. e. 37.  
Anger, p. 157, etc. How cured, p. 158 e. 1, etc. p. 165. e. 16.  
Apollo's Tample destroyed by Lightning, p. 457. e. 19  
Apostasy dangerous, p. 34. e. 28 p. 94 e. 19 p. 179 e. 41, 42, 43.  
Apostates. p. 169 e. 1, etc.  
Apostasy repent of, p. 21. e. 53.  
Apparitions, p. 458, etc.  
Arrogance. See Pride.  
Art admired, p. 409. e. 11.  
Asses with horns, p. 582. e. 68  
Astrologers deceived, p. 62. e. 16.  
Astrologers. p. 453, etc.  
Atheism, p. 63. e. 21, 22. p. 137. e. 3. p. 171. e. 6. p. 180, etc.  
Avarice. See Covetousness.   

B.  
BAbylon with its Rarities described. p. 597, etc.  
Backbiting, p. 434, etc. See Slandering.  
Backsliders. See Apostates.  
Balm tree where it grows, p. 566. e. 3.  
Bats strange, p. 581. e. 65.  
Beasts strange, p. 574. e. 34, 36, etc. p. 576. e. 42, 43. p. 580. e. 61.  
Bezar's stone where found, p. 583. e. 70  
A Feast for the Translation of the Bible, p. 24. e. 14  
Birds strange, p. 575. e. 40. p. 579. e. 55  
Blasphemy, p. 49. e. 53, 54. p. 50. e. 60. p. 57 p. 65 e. 28. p. 72. e. 15. p. 79. e. 39 p 138. e. 10. p. 171 e. 7. p. 173. e. 17. p. 176. e. 31. p. 183. e. 16, 17 p. 185. e. 21, 22. p. 186. e. 24, 25, 26. p. 187, etc.  
Blood shedders. See Murderers.  
Bounty. See Liberality.  
Bribery, p. 140. e. 16. p. 359, etc. Hated, p. 331 e. 3. p. 333. e. 10, 14. p. 352. e. 14. p. 359. e. 1, etc.  
brethren's love each to other, p. 258. e. 1, etc.  
Brother's unnatural, p. 74. e. 22. p. 259. e. 1, etc. p. 287. e. 11. p. 289. e. 19 p. 521. e. 3.   

C.  
CAiro in Egypt described, p. 607.  
Callings. See Trades.  
Camels described, p. 566 e. 5.  
Cantharideses what, p. 584. e. 73.  
Card-players punished, p. 345, etc.  
Casan in Parthia described, p. 606.  
Caves strange, p. 554. e. 16, 17. p. 556. e. 27. p. 573 e. 30.  
Charity, p. 117. e. 1, etc.  
Chastity, p. 112. e. 1, etc.  
A Child nursed by an old woman, p. 16. e. 37. By a man, p. 570. e. 17.  
Children not to marry without Parent's consent, p. 252 e. 1.  
children's Love, and Obedience to Parents, p. 244 e. 1, etc.  
children's Education. See Schoolmasters.  
children's Martyrdom, p. 5. e. 10. p. 79. e. 38.  
Many Children at a Birth, p. 559. e. 41  
Children unnatural, p. 73. e. 19 p. 246, etc. p. 290 e. 23. p. 308. e. 2. p. 521 e. 1, etc.  
A Child crying in the Womb, p. 562 e. 54  
Christ our Mediator, p. 420 e. 1, etc.  
Christ why not Deified at Rome, p. 341 e. 4  
Christ preferred before all earthly things, p. 18. e. 43. p. 29. e. 6, etc. p. 34. e. 27, 28. p. 415, etc.  
Christian courage, p. 2. e. 2. p. 4. e. 7.  
Christians highly honoured, p. 338 e. 6  
Churches not to be profaned. p. 498 e. 4, 6.  
Cinnamon- trees, p. 571 e. 20  
Cloves how they grow, p. 573 e. 26.  
Colossus of Rhodes described, p. 614.  
Comfort at Death, p. 12 e. 24 p. 13 e. 26 p. 17 e. 41 p. 20 e. 50, 51 p. 31 e. 16.  
Compassion, p. 421, etc.  
Conjurers plagued by God, p. 58 e. 4, 5, 6, 7. p. 453, etc.  
Conscience with the workings of it, p. 423, etc.  
Conscience guilty, p. 225 e. 24 p. 242 e. 12 p. 295 e. 7. p. 297 e. 12, etc.  
A good Conscience is to be preferred before all, p. 30 e. 10.  
Conscience terrified after falls, p. 17 e. 41 p. 21 e. 53 p. 171 e. 9  
Constancy of the godly, p. 27. e. 1. p. 30 e. 10, 11, 12. p. 31 e. 15, 16. p. 43 e. 29 p. 69. e. 3.  
Constancy, p. 401, etc.  
Constantinople with its Rarities described, p. 599.  
Contention dangerous, p. 151 e. 1, etc. p. 438, etc.  
Country dearly loved, p. 145 e. 48 p. 267 e. 15 p. 270 e. 25 p. 277 e. 48, 49. p. 315 e. 4 p. 427, etc.  
Conversion miraculous, p. 18 e. 45, 46, 47.  
Coquo- nuts the profitablest fruit in the world, p. 568 e. 11.  
Cotton Wool how it grows, p. 569 e. 15.  
Covetousness plagued by God, p. 61 e. 13 p. 62 e. 18.  
Covetousness, p. 126, etc.  
Courage of Christians, p. 27 e. 1, 3, 4, 6, etc. p. 31. e. 18 p. 32 e. 21, 22, etc. p. 78 e. 34, 35, 36. p. 80 e. 40, 41.  
Cowardice, p. 6 e. 12 p. 279 e. 1, 2.  
Cozenage, p. 348 e. 1, etc.  
Craft. See Deceit.  
Crocodiles described, p. 574 e. 33.  
Cruelty, p. 69 e. 1, etc.  
Cruelty unnatural, p. 82 e. 48, 49. p. 195 e. 6. p. 249 e. 13 p. 289 e. 17.  
Cursers plagued by God, p. 210 e. 1, etc.   

D.  
DAte- trees how they grow, p. 565 e. 2.  
Death not to be brived, p. 290 e. 21.  
Death, p. 391 e. 17 p. 429, etc.  
Death terrible, p. 442 e. 7.  
Death of the Righteous the fore ●unner of Judgement, 433. See Comfort at Death.  
Deceit, p. 70 e. 7. p. 317, etc. p. 447 e. 10.  
Detraction. See Slandering.  
Despair, p. 51 e. 62 p. 66 e. 31 p. 171 e. 7 p. 172 e. 14, 15. p. 174 e. 24, 25, etc. p. 185 e. 23 p. 230 e. 37, 38. p. 293.  
Contracts with the Devil, p. 18 e. 44 p. 62 e. 18.  
Devil's craft, and falsehood, p. 59 e. 5. See Satanical Delusions.  
Diamonds, p. 555 e. 22.  
Dice- players plagued by God, p. 345, etc.  
Discord. See Contention.  
Dissimulation, p. 81 e. 45 p. 463, etc.  
Dotterrels' foolish creatures, p. 557 e. 33.  
Dromedaries, p. 566 e. 5.  
Drunkenness, p. 91 e. 1, etc. punished, p. 87 e. 17 prevented, p. 92 e. 4.  
Duels, p. 272 e. 31.  
Strange examples of Dumb, and Deaf persons, p. 244 e. 2. p. 399, etc. p. 442 e. 6.   

E.  
EArth turning wood into stone, p. 556 e. 23.  
Earthquakes terrible, p. 561 e. 51.  
Envy, p. 465. etc.  
Epitaphs, p. 378 e. 12.  
Excess, p. 98 e. 1, etc.  
Ecstasy of joy kills one, p. 440 e. 2.   

F.  
FAlse-witnesses plagued by God, p. 48 e. 50 p. 200 e. 6, 7 13. p. 202 e. 17 p. 205 e. 27 p. 239, etc.  
Fame, p. 468. etc. p. 489 e. 17  
Famines terrible, p. 449 etc.  
Miraculous provision in times of Famine, p. 7 e. 14, etc. p 15 e 35, 37 p. 552 e. 3.  
Father's unnatural, p. 72 e. 15 p. 213 e. 11. See Parents.  
Fearfulness, p. 279 e. 1, 2. p. 442 e. 7.  
Fidelity, p. 314, etc.  
Fishes strange, p. 576 e. 44 p. 578 e. 53, 54.  
Flatterers, p. 370 e. 8. p. 395, etc. Punished, p. 396 e. 4, 7, 10, 13.  
Florence with its Rarities described, p. 632.  
Folly, p. 142 e. 33 p. 145 e. 45 p. 156 e. 13 p. 327 e. 14, etc.  
Fool's wise, p. 329 e. 1, etc.  
Forgiving of wrongs, p. 19 e. 46  
Fortitude, p. 261, etc.  
Fountain of Oil, p. 567 e. 9 of Pitch, p. 568 e. 10  
Fountains of strange natures, p. 552 e. 5, 8, 18, etc. p. 556 e. 24, etc. p. 561 e. 45, etc. p. 563 e. 56, etc.   

G.  
GInger how it grows, p. 573 e. 25.  
Glasses malleable, p. 615.  
Gluttony, p. 98 e. 1, etc.  
Godliness. See Piety.  
God's love to his children, and their love to him, p. 522, etc.  
Gratitude, p. 386. Of Scholars to their Masters, p. 389 e. 11, etc.  
Guile. See Deceit.  
Gum-Lac how made. p. 573 e. 28.  
Guns how and by whom first invented, p. 636  
Giant, p. 100 e. 6.   

H.  
HAtred. See Anger.  
Herbs strange, p. 574 e. 31 p. 584 e. 72.  
Heretics converted, p. 17 e. 40 p. 442 e. 8.  
Heretics plagued by God, p. 43 e. 27 p. 44 e. 30, etc. p. 45 e. 37 p. 214, etc.  
Heretics false, and subtle, p. 216 e. 3. p. 218 e. 14 p. 224 e. 23. Malicious, p. 218 e. 16.  
A Hill walking up, and down, p. 554 e. 15.  
High Hills, p. 580 e. 60, 62.  
Hill admirable, p. 617.  
Holiness, Honesty. See Piety.  
Honours contemned, p. 332 e. 7.  
Honour sought by wickedness, p. 149 e. 1, etc.  
Humility, p. 25 e. 18 p. 151 e. 1, etc.  
Husband's unnatural, p. 306 e. 1.  
Hypocrisy, p. 318, etc.  
Hyspaan with its Rarities described, p. 605.   

I.  
Idleness not endured, p. 413 e. 1, etc.  
Idols, Images, p. 481, etc. See Superstition.  
Jealousy, p. 444 e. 3.  
Jerusalem, and the Temple described, p. 585.  
Jew's plagued for their wickedness, p. 476, etc.  
Illiterate persons, p. 411.  
Impudence, p. 471. See Whoredom.  
Incest, p. 102 e. 4. p. 103 e. 8, 9 p. 105 e. 13, 14, 15, 18.  
Enchanters, p. 453, etc. See Conjurers.  
Inconstancy of earthly things, p. 137 e. 1. See Vanity.  
Inconstancy, p. 405, etc.  
Incontinence, p. 471. See Whoredom.  
Indigo how made. p. 582 e. 67.  
Ingratitude, p. 288 e. 16 p. 390, etc.  
Injustice, p. 359, etc. p. 362 e. 11. Condemned, p. 129 e. 14.  
Inquisitors cruelty, p. 75 e. 25, 26.  
Intemperance punished, p. 86 e. 9, 12.  
Judgement dreadful to sinners, p. 431 e. 9  
Judges, Justice, p. 347 etc. p. 361 e. 9 p. 432. e. 14 The neglect of Justice severely punished, p. 356 e. 36, etc.   

K.  
Cows' strange, p. 580 e. 59  
King's good, and bad. See in the Chap. of Judges.  
Kissing how is began with the Romans, page 299 e. 1.   

L.  
LAkes strange, p. 561 e. 50. Huge, p. 612.  
Law, Lawgivers, p. 364, etc.  
Law, Lawyers, p. 354 e. 25, 27, 32, 33. p. 360 e. 3.  
Learning prized, p. 408 e. 7, etc. Enemies to it, page 411.  
Liberality, p. 123 e. 1, etc.  
Liberty preferred before Life, p. 272 e. 32, 33, etc. p. 273 e. 37, etc. p. 276 e. 46 p. 291 e. 25, 27, 30 p. 309 e. 6. p. 404 e. 10.  
Life, long Life, Life sweet, p. 485, etc.  
Love to God, p. 31 e. 13, 14.  
Love of God to his children, and theirs to him. p. 522, etc.  
Love of married persons, p. 298, etc. p. 304 e. 18.  
Luxury punished, p. 441 e. 4. See Prodigality.  
Liars. See False-witnesses.   

M.  
MAgistrates, p. 347, etc. Wicked, p. 212 e. 9  
Magnanimity. See Fortitude.  
Malice, p. 73 e. 18 p. 157, etc.  
Manna how procreated, p. 577 e. 46.  
Marriage, p. 298, etc.  
Martial Discipline, p. 358 p. 431 e. 8.  
Mastic how it grows, p. 577 e. 47.  
Meekness. See Patience.  
Memory very good, p. 25 e. 15 p. 547, etc.  
Meermaids, p 559 e. 40 p. 570 e. 18.  
Meermen, p. 564 e. 65 p. 578 e. 52.  
Mercy. See Compassion.  
Milan described, p. 629.  
Ministers zealous, and courageous, p. 25 e. 19, 20. p. 27 e. 2. p. 403 e. 4, etc.  
Ministers painful, p. 22 e. 1, 2, etc. Die Preaching, p. 22 e. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. It was Augustin's wish, p. 28 e. 8. their work is difficult, p. 24 e. 9  
Ministers highly prized, p. 24 e. 10 p. 336, etc. Old Adam is too hard for them, p. 24 e. 11. what to do when their Ministry is refused, p. 24, 13. Hated for their works sake, p. 25 e. 17 p. 340, etc. Despised, p. 185 e. 23 p. 192 e. 23, 24.  
Mirth, p. 487, etc.  
Mistakes dangerous, p. 442 e. 10, 11  
Moderation See Patience.  
Modesty, p. 303 e. 10. See Chastity.  
Monuments for the dead, p. 432 e. 15, etc.  
Money contemned, p. 87 e. 20 p. 88 e. 25, 26, 27. See Riches.  
Money loved is the root of all evil, p. 310 e 7. p. 335 e. 1, etc.  
Moscow described, p. 623.  
Mother's encourage their children to suffer, p. 5 e. 10  
Mothers unnatural, p. 72 e. 13 p. 213 e. 12 p. 450 e. 3, 9  
Mummies of Egypt described, p. 611  
Munificence. See Liberality.  
Murderers plagued by God, p. 285, etc.  
Murders strangely discovered, p. 293 e. 1, etc.  
Musk how made, p. 570 e. 16.   

N.  
NAme. See Fame.  
Name of God to be reverenced, p. 339 e. 12▪  
Naples with its Rarities described, p. 630.  
Nutmegs, and Mace how they grow, p. 573 e. 27.   

O.  
OBelisks described, p. 597.  
Ostracism what it was, p. 466 e. 2.  
Ostriges described, p. 577 e. 48.   

P.  
PAdua described p. 628.  
Painting admirable, p. 615.  
Palm- trees how profitable, p. 574 e. 32.  
Paper of Sedges, p. 567 e. 7.  
Parasites. See Flatterers.  
Parents instructing their children, p. 13 e. 26. Love to, and care of their children, p. 252, etc. p. 303 e. 9  
Parents fond, and the mischiefs of it, p. 255 e. 1, etc.  
Parents unnatural, p. 256 e. 1, etc.  
Patience, p. 147 e. 1, etc.  
Patience in sufferings, p. 31 e. 17 p. 33 e. 25.  
Peace, Peacemakers, p. 494, etc.  
Pearls how gotten, p. 575 e. 41.  
Pequin in China described, p. 622.  
Perfidiousness, p. 350 e. 10. See Treachery:  
Pepper how it grows, p. 572 e. 24.  
Perjury plagued by God, p. 196 e. 1, etc. Hateful to man, p. 242 e. 10. p. 309 e. 5.  
Persecutors plagued by God, p. 20. e▪ 52. p. 36. e. 1, etc.  
Persecution, p. 495, etc.  
Piety, p. 497, etc.  
Plague, Pestilence, p. 40 e. 17.  
Plague by Mi●e, p. 551 e. 2.  
Poor, Poverty, p. 493.  
Pope's wickedness, p. 58 e. 1, etc.  
Prayer powerful▪ and prevalent, p. 2. e. 1, 4, 6. p. 8. e. 18 p. 18 e. 44 p. 19 e. 47, 48 p. 502, etc.  
Prayer frequent, p. 503 e. 1, etc.  
Predictions, p. 95 e. 22 p. 441 e. 4 p. 500, etc.  
Pride punished, p. 38 e. 9 p. 40 e. 19 p. 60 e. 10, 11, 12. p. 190 e. 11.  
Pride, p. 137 e. 1, etc. p. 371 e. 9 p. 408 e. 5. p. 468 e. 1, etc.  
Pride in hair punished, p. 149 e. 60  
Printing how, and by whom first invented, p. 635  
Prodigality, p. 98 e. 1, etc.  
Prodigies, p. 510, etc.  
Profaners of holy things plagued, p. 188 e. 4, 5▪ p. 191 e. 18 p. 192 e. 22.  
Prophecies false, p. 501 e. 5, 6. of Sibyl, p. 501 e. 7. See Predictions.  
Providences of mercy, p. 15 e. 35, etc.  
Providences strange, p. 443, etc. See Accidents.  
Prudence, Policy, p. 507, etc.  
Pyramids of Egypt described, p. 608.   

Q.  
QUakert wickedness, p. 231 e. 40 p. 461 e. 9  
Qualities of sundry people, p. 549, etc.  
Quinsay described with its rarities, p. 599.   

R.  
Ravish, p. 107 e. 25 p. 113 e. 3, 4. p. 471, etc. See Whoredoms.  
Renown, p. 468, etc.  
Repentance, Reformation, p. 526, etc. Not to be bought too dear, p 28 e 5.  
Repentance counterfeit, p. 36 e. 2. p. 42 e. 23▪  
Reproof, Reprehension, p. 524. Not endured, p. 36 e. 1. p. 524 e. 1, 2, 4.  
Requital, p. 47 e. 46 p. 50 e. 57 p. 55 e. 66 p. 54 e. 74 p. 55 e. 77  
Restitution, p. 362, etc.  
Retaliation, p. 177 e. 36 p. 223 e. 22 p. 265 e. 10 p. 278 e. 53 p. 520, etc.  
Revenge Devilish, p. 76 e. 29, 30. p. 157, etc.  
Riches contemned, p. 330 e. 1, etc. See Money.  
Rivers strange, p. 556 e. 28, 29. p. 560 e. 44, etc. p. 561 e. 43, etc. p. 562 e. 52, etc. p. 565 e. 1. p. 566 e. 4 p. 574 e. 34, 35.  
Rocks strange, p. 557 e. 40  
Rome with its Rarities described, p, 590.   

S.  
SAbbath- breakers plagued by God, p. 96 e. 27, 28. p. 280, etc.  
Sacrament- profaners, p. 172 e. 12, 13. p. 226 e. 26 p. 340, etc.  
Sacrilege, p. 126 e. 1, 4, 5, 8. p. 132 e. 1, etc.  
Satanical illusions, p. 480 e. 13. See Apparitions.  
Schismatics plagued by God, p. 227 e. 31, etc.  
Schoolmasters, p. 545, etc.  
Scriptures learned by heart, p. 25 e. 15. See Word of God, p. 408 e. 6.  
Scriptures contemned, p. 190 e. 14, etc. p. 229 e. 35. See Atheists, and Blasphemers.  
Scriptures proved to be the Word of God. Not to be profaned, p. 528, etc.  
Scoffers at God's Ministers plagued, p. 94 e. 14 p. 96 e. 30.  
Scoffers, p. 55 e. 78 p. 56 e. 84 p. 182 e. 8. p. 184 e. 18, 19 p. 189 e. 6, etc. p. 191 e. 19, etc. p. 193, etc. p. 238 e. 41 p. 248 e. 9 p. 342 e. 8, 9 p. 477 e. 3.  
Seducers punished, p. 344 e. 18  
Self-murder, p. 291 e. 24, etc. p. 293  
Sensitive plant, p. 572 e. 23.  
Seraglio of the Great Turk described, p. 601.  
Serpent's strange, p. 584 e. 74.  
Servants, Slaves, p. 534, etc. they may not slander their masters, p. 435 e 4, etc.  
Sheep strange, p. 591 e. 64. p. 583 e. 69.  
Sin the greatest evil, p. 31 e. 18 p. 33 e. 24. How mortified, p. 34 e. 26  
Sin the forerunner of Judgement, p. 36 e. 1, etc. p. 341 e. 5, etc. p. 536, etc.  
Slandering, p. 37 e. 8. p. 436 e. 12, etc. p. 434, etc.  
Sobriety. See Abstinence.  
Sodomy, p. 39 e. 13 p. 61 e. 14 p. 64 e. 25 p. 111 e. 39, 40, 41.  
Speeches witty, p. 88 e. 23, 26, 27, 28. p. 92 e. 5. p. 163 e. 4. p. 411 e. 33 p. 487, etc.  
Springs strange, p. 575 e. 39 p. 580 e. 57, 58. See Fountains.  
Sponges how gotten, p. 577 e. 49.  
Stones strange, p. 551 e. 1. p. 552 e. 7, 9, etc. p. 557 e. 32 p. 560 e. 42, 43.  
stonehenge, p. 615.  
Storks love to their young, p. 559 e. 36  
Stratagems, p. 273 e. 35 p. 311 e. 11 p. 539, etc.  
Strength extraordinary, p. 270 e. 23, 24. p. 275 e. 45  
Students hard, p. 407, etc.  
Subtilty of the Church's enemies, p. 34 e. 28 p. 37 e. 8 p. 41 e 21  
Superstition, p. 276 e. 47 p. 483, etc. p. 511 e. 3. p. 569 e 13.  
Swearers plagued, p. 95 e. 26, 27 p. 96 e. 31, 32 p. 118 e. 1, etc. p. 206 e. 1, etc.  
Sympathy. See Compassion.   

T.  
TAddi, an excellent wine out of trees, p. 569 e. 14  
Temple of Diana described, p. 616  
Temperance. See Abstinence.  
Tentations to uncleanness resisted, p. 24 e. 8.  
Tentations prevailing, yet overcome at last, p. 8 e. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. p. 17. e. 41. p. 21 e. 53.  
Thanksgiving, p. 386, etc. See Gratitude.  
Thiefs converted, p. 14 e. 32 p. 18 e. 45.  
Time pre●ious, p. 545 e. 12.  
Timorousness. See Cowardice.  
Tomb of Porsenna described, p. 613. See Monuments for the Dead.  
Torpedo a strange Fish, p. 571 e. 19  
Trades, p. 412, etc.  
Treachery, Treason, p. 69 e. 2. punished, p. 286 e. 3▪ p. 288 e. 16 p. 289 e. 17, 18, 23. p. 307, etc. p. 385 e. 29.  
Trees strange, p. 552 e. 6. p. 571 e. 21, etc. p. 578 e.▪ 50. p. 582 e. 69.  
Trial of sincerity, p. 27 e. 1.  
Truth preferred before life, p. 273 e. 34.  
Tyrants, Tyranny, p. 366, etc. Hateful, p. 265 e. 12 p. 269 e. 22. punished, p. 287 e. 8, etc. p. 288 e. 22, etc. p. 289 e. 17 p. 368 e. 5, etc. p. 373 e. 3.   

V.  
Vainglory. See Pride.  
Valour, p. 261, etc. See Magnanimity.  
Vanity of all earthly things, p. 372, etc. p. 445. e. 4, etc.  
Venice with its rarities and riches described, p. 624.  
Victories of the Saints over their enemies, p. 6. e. 12.  
Unity, the benefit of it, p. 253. e. 4, 5.  
unstableness. See Inconstancy.  
Unkindness, Unthankfulness. See Ingratitude.  
Utrech how situated, p. 637.   

W.  
Ways strange, and admirable, p. 568 e. 12. p. 620.  
Water's strange, p. 556 e. 29, 31.  
Waters turned into stone, p. 556 e. 27.  
Waters from a Tree, p. 581 e. 63.  
Whales, and their enemies, p. 579 e. 56.  
Whoredom plagued, p. 58 e. 3, 4. p. 61 e. 14.  
Wicked fly when none pursues, p. 6. e. 11.  
Wisdom. See Prudence.  
Witches▪ p. 453. See Conjurers.  
Wife's must keep home, p. 303 e. 11.  
Wife's love to their husbands, p 299 e. 2, 5, etc. p. 303 e. 12, etc.  
Wives unnatural, p. 97 e. 38 p. 306 e. 1.  
Witty speeches, p. 63 e. 20 p. 64 e. 26 p. 66 e. 33. See Speeches.  
Women wise, p. 507, 508 e. 4. Cruel, p. 372 e. 13.  
Women valiant, p. 273 e. 36 p. 277 e. 51, etc. p. 301 e. 6. p. 304 e. 16.  
Word of God reverenced, and prized, p. 136, etc. Studied, p. 339 e. 15, etc. p. 407 e. 3. Contemned; and its contemners plagued, p. 340, etc. See Scriptures.  
Wondrous works of God in nature, p. 551, etc.  
World contemned, p. 330, etc.  
Wrath. See Anger.   

Z.  
ZEal for the truth, p. 30. e. 12. p. 32. e. 19, 20.  
Zeal against sin, p. 191. e. 17.  
Zeal blind, and bloody, p. 69. e. 4.    

EXAMPLES OF Miracles of God's Mercies to His CHILDREN.  

CHAP. I.  
THe people of God, who live in such times wherein public dangers and persecutions are approaching, being conscious to their own infirmities, and weakness, are many times much perplexed, and distracted with the fears, and apprehensions of the ensuing perils, and through weakness of Faith much question whether they be able to undergo such conflicts, and endure such temptations as the people of God formerly have done? or whether the power of God doth so eminently appear in these latter times for the deliverance of his Church, and Children, as in the time of the Old Testament, and in the first primitive times of the Gospel it did? But certainly the Name of God is wonderful still: His arm is not shortened that it cannot save, nor his ear heavy that it cannot hear: So that we may assure ourselves, that either he will preserve us from, or support us under, or deliver us out of any temptation, that may or shall befall us: For God never puts his servants to suffer, but he furnisheth them with spiritual sufficiency to go through with the same. And like as a prudent Commander makes not choice of white-livered Soldiers for hot service & high attempts; but of those of greatest experience, and most approved valour: so God singles out his valiantest Soldiers for strongest encounters, his best Scholars for the largest lessons, his choicest armour for the highest proof, the most courageous Christians for the sorest afflictions. And that the truth hereof may the more clearly appear, view seriously th●se ensuing examples, both of the ancient and modern times, which as they were first recorded for the public benefit: so are they now collected out of several authors of good credit for our present instruction, and consolation.  
MArcus A●relius the Emperor, who raised the fourth persecution against the Christians, could by no persuasions be appeased, till in his wars against the Germans his Army was ready to perish for want of water, whereupon one of his Legions (being all Christians) prayed unto Christ, who immediately sent abundance of rain, which refreshed the Roman Army, and dashed their enemies with thunder and fire: in remembrance whereof that Legion was called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or the lightning Legion: after which victory (so miraculously obtained) he stayed the persecution. Euseb.  
Ignatius Bishop of Antioch, being apprehended, and brought to execution, had his spirit so fortified against fears, that he cried out, Let the fire, the Cross, the Beasts, the breaking of bones, convulsion of members, and bruising of the whole body, yea, and the torments of the Devil seize upon me; provided that I may partake of Jesus Christ, I pass them not. Also when he was cast unto the wild beasts, he alured them to devour him, saying, That if he were ground with their teeth, he should be found fine flour in the house of his Father. Euseb.  
John Bishop of Bergomum, a godly and reverend man, having freely reproved a King of the Lombard's for his wickedness: the King desirous of revenge, commanded him to be sent home upon a fierce horse, which used to cast his riders, and tear them to pieces: but the godly Bishop being mounted upon him, he laid aside his fierceness, and carried him home safely to his own house. Platin.  
Theodosius, a godly Emperor, fight against the Tyrant Eugenius, his Army was in great danger of being overthrown; but Theodosius having recourse unto God by prayer, the Lord sent a mighty tempest of wind, which blew so vehemently in his enemy's faces, that it drove back their darts upon themselves, whereby they were overcome. Ruffin.  
Constantius the Emperor, an Arian, being incensed against A●banasius a godly Bishop, sent a Captain with five thousand armed men to slay him; but the Lord delivered him miraculously: for when they had environed the Church wherein he was, he passed safely through the midst of them; and though many Arians that knew him, were present to discover him, yet was he not discerned. Theod. See his life in my first part.  
The City of Nisibis being straight besieged by Sapores King of Persia, there was in the City an holy man of God, Jacobus by name unto whom the Citizens resorted, beseeching him that he would show himself upon the walls, and pray to God for help against their enemies, which so soon as he had done, the Lord sent a cloud of gnats and flies among the Persians, whereby the siege was raised, and the City saved. Simps. Eccles. Hist.  
Sanctius a godly Christian under one of the first persecutions, though he was vexed with all sorts of Torments, yet could he not be compelled to confess his name, country, or kindred, but to every question, still answered, I am a Christian; whereupon the torments applied Plates of Brass red-hot to all the tenderest parts of his body, which was extreme sore with former scourge, whereby his body was so pitifully drawn together, that he retained not the shape of a man; after which they cast him into prison, and after a few days (his body being all over so sore that he could scarce endure the least touch) they bring him forth to new torments, presuming thereby either to force him to blaspheme, or to die under them; on the contrary, his body was so suppled, and refreshed by his torments, that he recovered his former shape, and use of his members, their intended punishment (by the grace of Christ) proving a safe medicine unto him. Act. & Mon.  
In Tyre a City of Phenicia, certain Christians being cast to most savage beasts, were not at all hurt by them, though the beasts were kept hungry on purpose, and raged so vehemently, that they which brought them to the Stage, though they stood (as they presumed) out of their reach, yet were caught and devoured by them. Act. & Mon.  
Quirinus' Bishop of Scescanus having an hand-mill tied about his neck, was thrown headlong from a bridge into the River, where a long time he miraculously floated above the water, and called to the lookers on that they should not be dismayed at his sufferings; and so at last with much ado he was drowned. Act. & Mon.  
The child of a Christian, being but seven years old, was asked by a heathen Tyrant how many gods there were? whereunto he answered, that whatsoever men affirm to be God, must needs be one, which with one is one and the same: and inasmuch as this one is Christ, of necessity Christ must be the true God. The Tyrant being amazed at this answer, asked him, where, and of whom he had learned this lesson? Of my mother (quoth the child) with whose milk I sucked in this Doctrine. Whereupon the mother was called, and she gladly appeared; The Tyrant commanded the child to be horsed up, and scourged: the joyful mother standing by with dry cheeks, whilst all the beholders wept: yea, she rebuked her Babe for craving a cup of water to quench his thirst, charging him to thirst after the cup which the Infants of Bethlehem once drank of, and to remember little Isaac, who willingly offered his throat to the sacrificing knife. Whilst she thus counselled him, the bloody Tyrant pulled off the skin from the crown of his head: the mother cried, Suffer, my child, for anon thou shalt pass to him who will adorn thy naked head with a crown of glory. Whereby the child was so encouraged, that he received the stripes with a smiling countenance: After which the Tyrant cast him into prison, and shortly after commanded him to be beheaded; at which time the mother taking up her child into her arms, kissed him, and being required, she delivered him to the Executioner, saying, Farewell, my sweet child: and whilst his head was cutting off, she sang, 
All land and praise with heart and voice,  
O Lord, we give to thee,  
To whom the death of all thy Saints  
We know full dear to be.   
The head being off, the mother wrapped it in her garments, laid it to her breast, and so departed. Act. & Mon.  
Babilas a godly Christian for the cause of Christ was tormented with most exquisite tortures, and so cruelly excruciated from morning till noon, that he hardly escaped with life. After which some of his friends ask him, how he could abide such sharp torments? he said, that at the beginning he felt some pain, but afterwards there stood by him a young man, who as he was sweeting with pain, wiped it off, and ofttimes refreshed him with cold water, wherewith he was so delighted, that when he was let down from the Engine, it grieved him more than his torments. Act. & Mon.  
Pope Martin the fifth raised three great armies, intending therewith to destroy all the Bohemians, which clavae to the doctrine of John Husse, and Jerome of Prague; but when they came to the encounter five several times, each time the said Armies ran away out of the field, leaving their Tents and surniture behind them, being strucken and daunted with a causeless fear, before any blow was given, or received; whereby the godly Bohemians were much encouraged, & enriched: Afterwards under their Captain Zisca they fought eleven battles against the Pope's side, & ever went away victors. Act. & Mon. See Zisca's Life in my second Part.  
Ladislaus King of Hungary getting by fraud the two sons of Huniades into his hands, most cruelly and unjustly caused the eldest of them to be beheaded, who after he had received three blows from the Hangman, his hands being tied behind him, rose up upon his feet, and looking 〈◊〉 heaven, called upon the Lord, protesting his innocency, and so laying down his head again, at the fourth blow was dispatched. Act. & Mon.  

Examples of Miraculous provision in times of Famine.  
near unto Aldborough in Suffolk, at what time (viz. in the year 1555.) by reason of unseasonable weather, the corn throughout all England was choked, and blasted in the ear, there grew up Pease miraculously amongst the rocks without any earth at all about them, about the end of September, which much brought down the price of corn. Camb. Brit. p. 466.  
In the year 1331. when there was a great famine in Ireland, the mercy of God so disposed, that upon the twenty seventh of June there came to land a mighty multitude of sea-fish called Thurlheds, such as in many ages before had not been seen there: They came into the Haven of Dublin: Anthony Lord Lucy being Justice of Ireland, and by the Citizens of Dublin were many of them killed. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 184.  
Leyden in the Low Countries being straight besieged by the Spaniard, Anno 1574. and blocked up with thirty six forts, the famine grew so great that there died above seven thousand in the City; whereupon the Prince of Orange by breaking of ditches, and drawing up of sluices, did what he could to drown the country; but yet the water was too shallow to carry boats, till God sent a strong South-west wind which drove the sea into the rivers, and land, that great boats passed and victualled the ●own; whereupon the Spaniards raised their siege: but behold the remarkable work of God who two days after sent as strong a Northwest wind that beat back the Sea again whence it came. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 72.  
Rochel being besieged with a mighty Army from the beginning of December 1573. to the month of June following: a Dearth began to seize upon the godly Protestants which were within the same; but the Lord seasonably sent a number of fishes called Surdones into the haven, whereby the poor Inhabitants were relieved during the continuance of the siege, which being once broken up, the fishes departed, and were found no more in that coast. Fren. Hist.  
As it was always one of Mr. Latimers' wishes, that he might be so happy as to shed his heart's blood for the truth: and so it fell out at the time of his burning, that when the violence of the fire had opened his body, such abundance of blood gushed so violently out from his heart, to the great astonishment of the beholders, as if all the blood in his body had been gathered to that one place. Act. & Mon.  
A Christian Matron of excellent parts, and piety, languishing long under the pressure of hideous temptations, woefully at length yielded to despair, and attempted the destruction of herself: After often, and curious seeking occasion for that bloody fact, at last getting upon a Rock that hung over into the Sea, putting off her apparel, she threw herself head long from the same: but receiving no hurt by the fall, she was there miraculously preserved for the space of two hours, labouring all that while industriously to drown herself: after which time (being with much difficulty drawn forth, and recovered) she did yet conflict with that extremest desperate horror almost an whole year after: but at length by God's providence listening o● a time (though very unwillingly at the first) to her husband reading that Text, Esa. 57 15. by little and little abundance of spiritual comfort flowed into her heart, in which condition she continued many years after, even until her death, which was 1595. Mr. Bolton.  
A virtuous Gentlewoman in this Land, doubting very often of her salvation, made her case known unto a godly Minister, who often counselled her to take heed of inquiries farther than God's Word, and to trust assuredly that she might ground her salvation upon evidences out of that, without farther revelations; yet still did that temptation grow upon her, insomuch that having a▪ Venice-glass in her hand, the Minister sitting by her, she broke forth into very lamentable words, saying, You have often told me that I must seek no further than God's Word, but I have been long without comfort, and can endure no longer: therefore if I must be saved let this glass be kept from breaking, and therewithal she threw it against the walls: and though the Lord might have dealt otherwise, yet he was content to satisfy her longing soul with a miracle: The Glass rebounds again, and comes safe unto the ground: which the Minister taking up, said, Oh repent of this sin, and bless God for his mercy, never distrust him more of his promise. Bolton. Yates. See this more fully in my first part of Lives. In the life of Master Fox.  
Mistress Katherine Brettergh upon her deathbed, was assaulted with most grievous temptations, which made her cry out that a roaring wilderness of woe was within her; that her sins had made her a prey to Satan, and wished that she had never been borne, or that she had been made any other creature rather than a woman, crying, Woe, woe, woe, etc. a weak, a woeful, a wretched, a forsaken woman! but at length, by God's wonderful mercy, she recovered such comfort, that in the ravishments of spirit, she cried out, O Lord Jesus, dost thou pray for me? O blessed and sweet Saviour, how wonderful! how wonderful! how wonderful are thy mercies! O thy love is unspeakable, that hast dealt so graciously with me! O Lord my God, blessed be thy Name for evermore, which hast showed me the path of life: thou didst, O Lord, hide thy face from me for a little season, but with everlasting mercy thou hast compassion upon me: and now blessed Lord, thy comfortable presence is come, yea, thou art come to thine handmaid with fullness of joys, and abundance of consolation: O the joys! the joys! the joys that I feel in my soul! O they be wonderful! they be wonderful! they be wonderful! O Lord, I feel thy mercy, and I am assured of thy love; and so certain am I thereof, as thou art the God of truth, even so sure do I know myself to be thine, and this my soul knoweth right well, and this my soul knoweth right well: O blessed be the Lord, O blessed be the Lord, that hath thus comforted me! O the joy, the joy, the delightsome joy that I feel! O praise the Lord for his mercies, and for this joy which my soul feeleth full well: Praise his Name for evermore. See her life and death in my second Part.  
Mr. Peacock a blessed servant of God, being in horror of conscience, recounting some smaller sins, burst out into these words: And for these now (saith he) I feel an hell in my conscience; and afterwards groaning most piteous, he cried out, O me piteous wretch! Oh mine heart is miserable! Oh, oh, miserable, and woeful! the burden of my sin lieth so heavy upon me, I doubt it will break my heart: Oh how woeful and miserable is my state, that thus must converse with hellhounds! Being asked whether he would pray? he answered, I cannot: than they said, Let us pray for you: Take not (replied he) the Name of God in vain by praying for a reprobate; but after a while this tempest of temptation being over: Truly (said he) my heart and soul hath been far led, and deeply troubled with temptations, and many inconsiderate speeches have flowed from me in the same, for which I humbly and heartily ask mercy of God: I now find that the Sea is not more full of water, nor the Sun of light, than the Lord of mercy, yea his mercies are ten thousand times more; what great cause have I to magnify the goodness of God, that hath humbled, nay rather exalted such a wretched miscreant, and of so base a condition, to an estate so glorious and stately? the Lord hath honoured me with his goodness: I am sure he hath provided a glorious Kingdom for me: The joy that I feel in my heart is incredible. Bolton.  
Mr. Robert Glover was so worn and consumed by the space of five years, that neither almost any brooking of meat, quietness of sleep, pleasure of life, yea, and almost no kind of sense was left in him; upon the apprehension of some backsliding: he was so perplexed, that if he had been almost in the pit of hell, he could have despaired no more of his salvation; in which condition although he neither had, nor could have any joy of his meat, yet he did eat against his appetite, to defer the time of his damnation so long as he might: thinking that he must needs be thrown into hell, so soon as the breath should depart out of his body: yet the Lord, who graciously preserved him all that while, not only at last did rid him out of all discomfort, but also framed him thereby to such mortification of life, as the like hath seldom been seen; in such sort as he being like one already placed in heaven, and dead in this world, both in word and meditation, led a life altogether celestial, abhorring in his mind all profane doings. Act. & Mon.  
Mr. John Holland a faithful Minister of God's Word, the day before his death calling for a Bible, continued his meditation, and exposition upon the 8. to the Rom. for the space of two hours; but on a sudden he said, O stay your reading, what brightness is this I see? have you light up any candles? A slander by said, No, it is the Sunshine (for it was about five a clock in a clear Summer's evening:) Sunshine? saith he, Nay, it is my Saviours-shine: now farewell world: welcome heaven: the daystar from on high hath visited my heart: O speak it when I am gone, and preach it at my Funeral: God dealeth familiarly with man, I feel his mercy, I see his Majesty, whether in the body or out of the body I cannot tell, God he knoweth: But I see things that are unutterable. And being thus ravished in his spirit, he roamed towards heaven, with a cheerful look, and soft sweet voice; but what he said was not understood: with the Sun in the morning following, raising himself, as Jacob did upon his staff, he shut up his blessed life with these blessed words: O what an happy change shall I make from night to day, from darkness to light, from death to life, from sorrow to solace, from a factious world, to an heavenly being? Oh my dear brethren, sisters and friends! it pitieth me to leave you behind: yet remember my death when I am gone, and what I now feel, I hope you shall feel ere you die, that God doth, and will deal familiarly with men; and now thou fiery Chariot, that cam'st down to fetch up Elijah, carry me to my happy hold: and all you blessed Angels that attended the soul of Lazarus to bring it to Heaven, bear me, Oh bear me into the bosom of my best beloved. Amen, Amen; Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly: And so he fell asleep. Leigh.  
Luther, who had the Devil, the Popes, the Emperor, and almost all the Christian World against him; both by open force, and secret fraud, seeking his destruction; yet the Lord miraculously preserved him for the space of about thirty years, in despite of them all: and at last he died in peace in his bed; at which time he made this heavenly Prayer; My heavenly Father, Eternal, and Merciful God, thou hast manifested unto me thy dear Son, our Lord jesus Christ: I have taught him, I have known him, I love him as my Life, my health, and my Redemption; whom the wicked have injured, persecuted, maligned, and afflicted: Draw my soul unto thee; for though I must lay down this frail body, yet I certainly know that I shall live with thee eternally, and that I cannot be taken out of thy hands. I commend my spirit into thy hands, thou hast redeemed it, O Lord God of truth; God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that all that believe in him should have life everlasting; which he repeated thrice; and so as one falling asleep without any bodily pain that could be discerned, he departed this life, 1546. See his life in my first part.  
Mr. Bolton upon his deathbed speaking to his Children, told them, That he verily believed that none of them durst think to meet him at the great Tribunal in an unregenerate state: and to some of his Parishioners, desiring him, that as he had by his doctrine discovered unto them the exceeding comforts that were in Christ; so he would now tell them what he felt in his soul: he answered, To give you satisfaction, though I want breath to speak, I am by the wonderful mercies of Christ as full of comfort as my heart can hold, and feels nothing in my soul but Christ, with whom I heartily desire to be. See his life in my first part.  
Zuinglius being slain by his Popish enemies, they cut his body into four pieces, and then burned it in the fire: but three days after, some of his friends coming to the place, found his heart in the ashes whole, and untouched with the fire. The like also was observed of Bishop Cramner, See his life in my first part. Henry  
Henry Voes, and John Esch when they came to be burnt for the truth of the Gospel, joyfully embraced the stake, continuing singing of Psalms; and when the fire was kindled at their feet, one of them said, Me thinks you do strew Roses under my feet. See my General Martyrology.  
George Scherter being for Religion condemned first to be beheaded, and then burnt; he told the people that he would give them a sign that he died a true Christian; and when his head was cut off, his body falling upon the belly, lay still whilst one might leisurely eat an Egg, and then turned itself softly upon the back, and crossed the right leg, and right arm over the left, whereby many of the spectators were induced to believe the Gospel. Act. & Mon.  
Two godly Virgins in Flanders being condemned to be burnt, and had the sentence accordingly executed: yet could not the Executioners by any means consume their bodies with fire, but still they remained white, and unhurt. Act. & Mon.  
Domicillus being condemned to be burnt for Religion, when he was at the stake, and the fire kindled, the wind so drove away the flame, that he continued by the space of an hour untouched by it, exhorting and instructing the people that stood by: whereupon they brought more wood, and vessels of Oil, yet neither could he therewith be burnt; which the executioner seeing, struck at his head with a staff: to whom the holy Martyr said, I am condemned to be burned, and do you beat me with staves? with that the Hangman thrust him through the belly, and guts with his Pike, and so slew him. Act. & Mon.  
Bergerius at Lions in France, being accused and apprehended for Religion, was cast into a loathsome dungeon, wherein was a thief, who had lain there by the space of seven or eight months, who by reason of his pain and torment blasphemed God, and cursed his parents that begat him, being almost eaten up with Lice, and fed with such bread as Dogs and Horses refused to eat: but through the preaching and prayers of Bergerius, he was brought to repentance: of which he wrote a sweet letter to some of his friends, wherein he declared that the next day after he had embraced the Gospel, his Lice which before did so abound, were all gone, not one remaining: and that God so stirred up the hearts of good people to pity, and provide for him, that he was fed with white bread, and wholesome food. Act. & Mon.  
Fanius, who was burnt for Religion in the City of Ferrara in Italy; all the time of his burning, a most fragrant, and odoriferous smell came to all that were present, and so pleased their senses, that they were much refreshed thereby. Act. & Mon.  
One Laremouth, alias Williamson, Chaplain to the Lady Anne of Cleave, a Scotchman, being imprisoned for the true Religion, he heard a voice, saying to him, Arise, and go thy ways; whereto when he gave no great heed at first: the second time it was so said: upon this as he fell to prayer, it was said to him the third time likewise, which was about half an hour after: whereupon he rising up, immediately part of the prison-wall fell down: And as the Officers came in at the outward gate of the prison, he leaping over the ditch escaped: And in the way meeting a beggar, changed his coat with him, and coming to the Sea-shoare, he found a vessel ready to go over, into which he entered, and escaped. Act. & Mon.  
In the massacre of Paris, one Merline a godly Minister flying, and hiding himself in an Hay mow, was nourished for a fortnight together by an Hen, which constantly came, and laid an Egg by him every day during all that time. Act. & Mon.  
Since the beginning of these Civil wars, 40. honest men in Cornwall were condemned to be hanged, by Sir Richard Greenvile for not assisting him against the Parliament; and when they came to be executed, the sixth man broke a new halter, wherewith he should have been hanged, and after that another, and after that two others twisted together, which miracle of God's mercy did so astonish the adversaries, that they let him and all the rest depart in safety.  
At that time when P. Rupert plunderd the town of Bolton in Lancashire; amongst others that were cruelly slain by his party, there was one William Isherwood, and his wife both slain; & Felice their daughter being then eleven weeks old, lay pitifully crying at the breast of her dead mother: But and it pleased God that an old woman, the wife of one Ralph Holme of the same town, aged above seventy years, who had not given suck above twenty years before, seeing and hearing the child, compassioned, & took it up, and having neither food for herself, nor for the infant in that common calamity, to still the child laid it to her breast: and behold the goodness of God, who provides for the young ravens that cry! the child sucking, milk came into her breasts, wherewith she nourished it to the admiration, and astonishment of all beholders. This is attested by three godly Ministers, and divers others of good credit who were eye-witnesses of the same.  
St. Augustine being to visit, and instruct the people of a certain place, and having a guide to direct th●● way, and conduct him thither, did notwithstanding, by God's especial providence, mistake the common and usual road, and ignorantly fell into a by-path, whereby he escaped the bloody hands of some Donatists (who knowing of his journey) waylaid him, to have taken away his life. Possidonius in vit. ejus. See his Life in my first part.  
The same Father, preaching to the Congregation, and forgetting the argument which at first he proposed, fell upon a confutation of the errors of the Manichees, which he never intended, and by that means converted one Firmus his auditor, who afterwards came, and fell down at St. Augustine's feet; weeping, and confessing that he had lived a Manichee many years, and now by God's mercy, and this Sermon was converted to the true Catholic belief. eodem.  
A godly man passing through his last sickness, whereof he died with extraordinary calmness of conscience, and absolute freedom from temptations: some of his Christian friends observing, and admiring the singularity of his souls quiet, at that time especially, questioned with him about it: He answered, that he had stead fastly fixed his heart upon that sweetest promise, Esa. 26. 3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because h● trusteth in thee. And his God had graciously made it fully good unto his soul. Bolton.  
Thomas Whittel a blessed Martyr in Queen Mary's days, was by the wicked suggestions of some Popish incarnate Devils, drawn to subscribe to their hellish Doctrine: But considering in cold blood, what he had done, was horribly vexed, and felt a hell in his conscience and Satan ready to devour him: which terrible desertion and trouble of mind, made him quickly return with more constancy and fortitude, and afterwards by God's great mercy, he proved a most invincible and immovable Martyr. Act. and Mon.  
James Bainhan being at the stake, in the midst of the flaming fire, his legs, and his arms being half consumed, spoke these words; O ye Papists; behold, ye look for miracles: and here now you may see one, for in this fire I feel no more pain than if I were in a bed of down: but it is to me as a bed of Roses. Act. and Mon.  
john Lambert as he was burning in Smithfield, when his legs were quite consumed with the fire, lifted up his hands, his fingers ends flaming like Torches, and his heart abounding with comfort, cried out, None but Christ, none but Christ. Act. and Mon.  
A young man in Wittenberg being kept short by his father, was tempted by the Devil to yield himself body and soul to him upon condition to have his wish satisfied with money; which he assented unto, and confirmed it by an obligation written with his own blood; whereupon suddenly decaying in his health, he was brought to Luther to be examined about the cause, unto whom at length he uttered the whole matter; which when Luther had heard, he brought him into the Congregation, where, together with the Church, he prayed so fervently for him, that the Devil at last was forced to bring the bond, and throw it in at the window, bidding the young man to take it again unto him. Act. and Mon.  
About the year 1556. in the town of Weissenstein in Germany, a Jew, for theft that he had committed, was condemned in this cruel manner to be executed. He was hanged by the feet with his head downwards betwixt two dogs, which constantly snatched, and bit at him: The strangeness of the torment moved Jacobus Andrea's (a grave, and learned Divine) to go to behold it: Coming thither, he found the poor wretch as he hung, repeating verses out of the Hebrew Psalms, wherein he cried out to God for mercy: Andreas hereupon took occasion to counsel him to trust in Jesus Christ the true Saviour of mankind: The Jew embracing the the Christian faith, requested but this one thing, that he might be taken down, and be Baptised, though presently after he were hanged again (but by the neck, as Christian malefactors suffered) which was accordingly granted to him: Mel. Adam. in vit. Ja. Andr. p. 639.  
One who had accused the Apostle Saint james the brother of john, when he saw that he was condemned, and led to execution, was so pricked in conscience, that of his own accord he confessed himself to be a Christian, and so they were both led forth together to be executed: As they were in the way, he desired Saint james to forgive him that which he had done, who after that he had paused a little upon the mater, turned to him, and said; Peace be unto thee, brother, and kissed him, and so both were beheaded together. Euseb.  
Potamiaena a young and beautiful Virgin, being condemned to death for that she was a Christian, and delivered to a captain called Basilides, who stayed the insolence of the people, which followed her to the place of execution; she thereupon prayed for his conversion, and was heard of God, so that he became a Christian, and suffered martyrdom also, Act: and Mon.  
William Hunter being at the stake ready to be burnt for Christ's cause, lifting up his hands, and eyes to heaven, cried, Son of God shine upon me: and immediately the Sun out of a dark cloud shone so full in his face, that he was constrained to look another way, whereat the standers by much mused, because it was so dark a little before. Act. and Mon.  
Robert Smith a godly Martyr being at the stake ready to be burned, exhorted the people to think well of his cause, not doubting but that his body dying in that quarrel, should rise again to life: and told them that God would show them some token thereof; and accordingly when he was half burnt, all black with fire, and clustered together on a lump like a black coal, all men thinking him dead, suddenly rose upright, lifting up the stumps of his arms, and clapping the same together, declaring a rejoicing heart, and so bending down again, he slept in the Lord. Act. and Mon.  
Mr. Robert Glover a godly Martyr, a little before his death had lost the sense of God's favour, and the comforts of his Spirit, whereby he was in much heaviness, and made great moan; but when he came within the sight of the stake whereat he was to suffer, suddenly he was so mightily replenished with God's holy comfort, and heavenly joys, that he cried out, clapping his hands, He is come, he is come, and so died most cheerfully. Act. and Mon.  
Three godly men being condemned to be burned, when they were at the stake, & the chain about them, one of them slipped out, and went apart from the rest, whereupon there was great fear lest he would have recanted: but the reason was, because he felt not the comforts of Christ in his soul, which made him pray earnestly, and vehemently to the Lord, who at last sent him comfort; whereupon he arose with great joy, saying, now I thank God I am strong; and pass not what man can do unto me and so returning to his fellows, they all suffered joyfully: Act. and Mon.  
The Cardinal of Lorraine, a principal pillar of the house of Guise, and a crafty, and cruel persecutor of God's people, coming from Rome with a purpose to stir up the Kings of France, and Polonia, utterly to root out the Christian assemblies, the Lord wrought so wonderfully for his people's safety, that by the way he fell mad at Avignion, and died in the flower of his youth; at the instant of whose death there happened such an horrible tempest in the air, that all stood amazed at it. Act. and Mon.  
Archbishop Cramner by the wilily subtleties and large promises of the Papists being drawn to subscribe to a recantation, afterwards by God's great mercies recovered again, and when he was at the stake to be burned, as soon as the fire was kindled, he stretched out his hand wherewith he had subscribed, and held it so steadfast and unmoveable (saving that once he wiped his face with it) that all men saw his hand burned before his body was touched: He also abide burning with such constancy and steadfastness, that always standing in one place, his body moved no more than the stake to which he was bound. Act. and Mon.  
He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.  They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint, Esa. 40. 29. 31.   

CHAP. II. Examples sit for God's Ministers to imitate.  
GOds faithful Ministers, as they are set up by God in a special manner to oppose and beat down the kingdom of sin, and Satan: so usually they are singled out by the Devil and his instruments, as the principal Butts against which the envenomed Arrows of their malicious hearts are most directed: and therefore not only Serpentine wisdom, and Dovelike innocency is necessary for them above others: but also courage and magnanimity, not to fear the faces of men: Sanctity and holiness, without which all their natural, and acquired parts are but as a Pearl in the head of a filthy Toad, a Pearl in the head, and the body all poison: And lastly, diligence and indefatigableness in that work which God employs them about, who puts no difference between nequam and nequaquam, an idle, and an evil servant: Which things that they may be better stirred up to endeavour after, let them diligently observe these following examples.  
Mr. Calvin being much weakened by his incessant pains in the work of the Ministry, towards his end, was advised by his friends to take care of his health; to whom he replied, Would you have the Lord when he omes find me idle? See his life in my first part.  
St. Ambrose used to commend to Ministers the reading and study of the Scriptures above all other books, and it was his own practice, not only in his younger days; but in his old age daily to expound, and write Commentaries upon it, which he continued also in his last sickness, being employed in commenting at that time upon the 48th Psalm, with the which when (he had finished all but the two last verses) he finished his life: Paulinus in vita St. Ambros.  
Bishop jewel, riding to preach at Lacock in Wiltshire, a Gentleman that met him, perceiving his feebleness, advised him for his health's sake to turn home again: to whom he answered, Oportet Episcopum concionantem mori: A Bishop should die preaching; and so indeed he did; for presently after the Sermon, by reason of his sickness, he was forced to bed, from which he never came off till he was translated to glory. See his Life in my first parr.  
Doctor Reynolds, when the Doctors of Oxsor came to visit him in his last sickness, which he had contracted merely by his exceeding pains in his study (whereby he brought his withered body to be a very Sceleton) they earnestly persuaded him that he would not perdere substantiam propter accidentia: lose his life for learning: he with a smile answered out of the Poet.  
Nec, propter vitam, vivendi perdere causas.  
Baudisius a Dutch Divine, being by his friends advised to favour himself: I will, said he, do my duty whilst I can, yea though I hasten my death by preaching.  
Dr. Burges of Sutton Cofield immediately after he came forth of the Pulpit; fell sick, & shortly after died.  
Mr. William Perkins borne at Marston nigh Coventry in Warwickshire was a painful, and powerful Preacher in Cambridge; whose Sermons were not so plain, but the piously learned did admire them; nor so learned, but the plain did understand them: He would pronounce the word Damn with such an emphasis as left a doleful echo in his auditor's ear esa good while after: He had a rare felicity in speedy reading of books, and as it were, but turning them over would give an exact account of all considerables therein: besides his frequent preaching, he wrote many books: and though lame of his right hand, yet this Ehud with a left-handed pen did stab the Romish cause, and as one saith, 
Dextera quantum vis fuerat tibi manca, docendi  
Pollebas mirà dexteritate tamen:  
Though nature thee of thy right hand bereft,  
Right well thou writest with thy hand that's left:   
Holy State in vita ejus:  
St. Augustine's wish was, that Christ when he came might find him aut precantem, aut praedicantem, either praying, or preaching.  
Melancthon was wont to say, that none underwent such pains as Preachers, Rulers, and women in travel: and Luther said, that a master of a family hath something to do, a Magistrate more, and a Minister most of all.  
When chrysostom was like to be silenced, all the people cried our, Satius est ut sol non luceat, quam ut non doceat Chrysostomus; we had better want the shining of the Sun, than the preaching of chrysostom.  
Holy Melancthon being himself newly converted, thought it impossible for his hearers to withstand the evidence of the Gospel: but after he had been a Preacher a while, he complained, that old Adam was too hard for young Melancthon.  
Mr. Bolton having much weakened his body by his indefatigable pains in his private devotions, and public preaching, was advised by his Physicians, for his healths-sake, to break off the strong intentions of his studies: but he rejected their counsel, accounting it greater riches to enjoy Christ by those servant intentions of his mind, then to remit them for the safeguard of his health  
Bishop Ridley offering to preach before the Lady Mary (afterwards Queen) she refused to hear him: and being brought by Sir Thomas Wharton, her Steward, into the dining room, was desired to drink, which when he had done, he paused a while, looking very sad: and being asked the reason, he said; Surely I have done amiss in drinking in that place where the Word of God being offered, was rejected, whereas, I should have departed presently and shaken off the dust from my shoes for a testimony against this house.  
Bugenhagius a Dutch Divine was so joyful, when he, together with Luther, and some other learned men, had finished the translation of the Bible out of the Originals into Dutch, that ever after he invited his friends (on that day wherein they ended their work) to a feast, which he called, The feast of the Translation of the Bible. See his Life in my first part.  
Doctor Cramner being sent by King Henry the eighth to Rome about his Divorce, in his voyage to and fro, he learned all the New Testament by heart.  
Baronius, the compiler of those voluminous Annals of the Church, yet for thirty years together preached three or four times a week to the people: Spond: in vita Baro: pag. 2. part. 7.  
When a certain Frenchman came to visit Melancthon, he found him in his stove dandling his child in the swaddling clouts with the one hand, and in the other hand holding his book, and reading it: A good Minister and a good father may well agree together: Pantal: de illust: Germ: in vita Melan:  
A certain man causelessly disaffected to his Minister, complained that he in his last Sermon had personally inveig●ed against him, accusing him thereof to a grave religious Gentleman in the Parish: Truly (said the Gentleman) I had thought in his Sermon he had meant me: it so touched my heart: which saying abated the edge of the others anger: Holy State: pa: 94.  
At the disputation of Ratisbone, where Melancthon was pressed with a shrewd argument by Ecchius: I will answer thee, said he, to morrow: Nay, said Ecchius, do it now, or it's nothing worth: yea, said Melancthon, I seek the truth and not my own credit, and therefore it will be as good if I answer thee to morrow by God's assistance: Melch: Adain vit: Germ: Theol: p. 339.  
Latimer presented King Henry the eighth for a new years' gift, with a New Testament wrapped up in a napkin with this Posy about it: Fornicatores & adulteros judicabit Dominus, Whoremongers, and adulterer's God will judge; which was the sin that the King rers notoriously guilty of.  
Frederick Bishop of Uarich sitting at dinner with the Emperor Ludovicus Pius: the Emperor bade him execute his office without respect of persons: The Bishop humbly thanked him; and having a fish before him, asked him, whether he should begin with the head, or tail? The Emperor replied; With the head) which is the chiefest member, It's well (said the Bishop), Then break you off your Incestuous match with Judith. And accordingly the Emperor did it for a time: But the Pope a while after for some thousands of Crowns gave him a dispensation, and made up the match again whereupon this Herodias for his free speech caused the Bishop to be slain in his own Church Rand: in Polychron.  Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season: reprove, rebuk, exhort with all long-suffering, and doctrine, 2 Tim. 4. 2. Blessed is that servant, whom when his Lord comes, he shall find so doing, Matth. 24. 46. Fructus honos oneris, fructus honoris onus.  

CHAP. III. Ezamples of Christian courage, and resolution.  
THe Naturalists write of the Eagle, that she trieth her young ones by turning their eyes upon the Sun when it shineth brightly: so God doth his children, who if they can outface the Sun of persecution, they are sincere indeed: not but that he knows them sufficiently without such a trial, but hereby he makes them known both to themselves and others: for Grace is hid in nature here, as sweet water in Rose-leaves; the fire of affliction must be put under to distil it out: and as trees fix their roots the faster, the more they are shaken, so comforts abound as sufferings abound; yet lest any should think that he can stand by his own strength, the Apostle Paul tells him that all our sufficiency is of God, 2 Cor. 3. 5. who useth to proportion the burden to the back, and the stroke to the strength of him that beareth it, and if at any time the furnace be made hotter than ordinary, yet then will he make his power to appear in our weakness; so steeling our hearts, and raising our resolutions, that no danger, though never so great, shall be able to appall it: as will appear evidently in these examples following.  
Constantius, the father of Constantine the great, to try the faith, and belief in God of his Courtiers, put it to their free choice, either to sacrifice to the Idol-gods, and so to stay with him, or else if they refused, to leave their honours, and offices, and so to depart: but those that would leave all, and depart rather than to renounce, and forsake their faith in God, he kept with him still, and highly prized them, casting off all the rest, who, he supposed, would prove disloyal unto him, seeing they had abandoned their belief in God. Eusebius.  
Luther being cited by an Herald of Arms to appear before the Council at Worms; many of his friends persuaded him not to adventure himself to such a present danger: to whom he answered, that he was resolved, and certainly determined to enter into Worms in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, although he knew that there were so many Devil to resist him, as there were tiles to cover the houses in Worms. Sl●id. Com.  
The Duchess Dowager of Ferrar, who was a great Patroness of the Protestants in France had one Malicorne a Knight of the Order sent by the Duke Guise to seize upon her town, and Castle, who began to threaten the Lady with Cannon shot to batter her Castle, but she courageously sent him word; that if he proceeded to such boldness to do it, she would first stand in the breach herself, to try if he durst be so bold to kill the daughter of a King (for so she was:) whereupon like a snail, he pulled in his horns, and departed. French Hist.  
St. Jerome relates an History of a young man, under one of the first persecutions, of most invincible courage▪ and constancy, against whom the adversaries had very little hope of prevailing by tortures and torments, and therefore they took another course with him: They brought him into a most fragrant Garden, flowing with all pleasure and delight; there they laid him upon a bed of down, softly enwrapped in a net of silk amongst the Lilies, and the Roses, the delicious murmur of the streams, and the sweet whistling of the leaves, and then all departed: presently in comes a beautiful strumpet, and useth all the abominable tricks of her impure Art, and whorish villainies to draw him to her desire, whereupon the young man fearing that he should now beconquered by folly, who was conqueror over fury, bites off a piece of his tongue with his own teeth, and spits it into the face of the whore, and so prevented the hurt of sin by the smart of his wound.  
Domosthenes the famous Orator of Athens soliciting Lais (a beautiful strumpet) for a night's lodging with her; she demanded of him a thousand Drachmas for it: but he being affrighted at the name of so great a sum thus replied: I purpose not to buy repentance so dear: Non poenitentiam tanti emam Plut.  
Saint Jerome himself showed his own resolution, by this speech; If my father stood weeping on his knees before me, and my mother hanging on my neck behind, and all my brethren, sisters, children, and kinsfolk howling on every side to retain me in a sinful life; I would fling my mother to the ground, despise all my kindred, run over my father, and tread him under my feet, that I might run to Christ, when he calleth me. See his life in my first part.  
Saint chrysostom also shows the like heroical spirit in these words: When (saith he) I was driven from the City, none of these things troubled me, but I said within myself; if the Queen will, let her Banish me: the earth is the Lords, and the fullness thereof: if she will, let her saw me asunder; Isaiah suffered the same: if she will let her cast me into the Sea; I will, remember Jonah: if she will, let her cast me into a burning fiery Furnace, or amongst wild beasts; the three children, and Daniel were so dealt with: if she will let her stone me, or cut off mine head, I have then Saint Stephen and the Baptist my blessed companions: if she will, let her take away all my substance: Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither agiaine  
Kilian a Dutch Schoolmaster being in prison for the cause of Christ, was asked if he loved not his wife, and children? yea (said he) my wife, and my children are so dear unto me, that if the world were all gold, and were mine to dispose of, I would give it to live with them, yea though it were in prison; yet my soul and Christ are dearer to me then all. Act. and Mon.  
George Carpenter a Martyr, said, My wife, and my children are so dear unto me, that they cannot be bought from me forall the riches, and possessions of the greatest Duke, yet for the love of my Lord God I will willingly forsake them all. Act. and Mon.  
Benevolus being offered preferment by Justina the Empress an Arian, if he would be an instrument of some vile service: What (saith he), do you promise me an higher place for a reward of iniquity? nay, take this away that I have already with all my heart, so that I may keep a good conscience: and thereupon threw at her feet his girdle, the ensign of his honour. Act. and Mon.  
Polycarpus being accused for that he was a Christian, and brought before the Proconsul, was persuaded to swear by the fortune of Caesar, and to defy Christ: to whom he answered; Fourscore and six years have I been his servant, yet in all this time hath he not so much as once hurt me: how then may I speak evil of my King, and Lord, who hath thus preserved me?  
King Edward the sixth being solicited by some of his best friends to permit the Lady Mary his sister to have the Mass in her house, answered, That he would rather spend his life, and all that he had, then to grant that that he knew certainly to be against God's truth: And in his message to the Devonshire Rebels who stood for Popery: Assure yourselves, said he, most surely, that we of no earthly thing under heaven make such account as of this one, to have our Laws obeyed, and this cause of God which we have taken in hand, to be throughly maintained, from the which we will never remove one hairs breadth, or give place to any creature living, much less to any subject, wherein we will spend our own Royal person, our Crown, Treasure, Realm, and all our Estate; whereof we assure you upon our high honour. Act. and Mon.  
Bernard used to say: Lord jesus, I love thee, plus quam mea, meos, me, more than all my goods, all my friends, all my relations, yea more than myself.  
Mr. Welch, a Suffolk Minister, weeping as he sat at table, was asked the reason of it? he answered that it was because he could love Christ no more. Mr. Walls None but Christ.  
Luther's resolution was such, that he affirmed, Mallem ruere cum Christo, quam regnare cum Caesare: I had rather I were ruined with Christ, then that I should reign as a King without him.  
Saint Basil relates a story of 40. Martyrs who being cast out naked all night in the winter, and were to be burned the next day, they comforted themselves on this wise, Sharp is the winter, but sweet is Paradise: painful is the frost, but joyful the fruition that followeth it; wait but a while and the Patriarches bosom shall cherish us: After one night we shall lay hold upon eternal life: Let our feet feel the fire for a season, that we may for ever walk arm in arm with the Angels: Let our hands fall off, that they may for ever be lifted up to praise the Almighty, etc.  
A godly Christian being tormented by Infidels with divers pains, and ignominious taunts, they demanded of him by way of scorn: Tell us what miracles thy Christ hath done? to whom he answered, Even this that you see, that I am not moved with all the cruelties, and contumelies that you cast upon me.  
It is said of Luther, unus homo solus totius orbis impetum sustinuit: that he alone opposed all the world.  
When Eudoxia the Empress sent a threatening message to Saint chrysostom? Go tell her (saith he) from me, Nil nisi peccatum timeo: that I fear nothing but sin.  
Theodosius the great, having in Egypt abolished their heathenish sacrifices and worship upon pain of confiscation and death: the people fearing that the omission of their accustomed superstitions, would make the river Nilus (which they honoured as a God) keep in his streams, and not water their Land as formerly, began to mutiny: whereupon the Precedent wrote to the Emperor, beseeching him for once to gratify the people by conniving at their superstition: to whom he heroically answered: that it was better to continue faithful, and constant to God, then to prefer the overflowing of Nilus, and the fertility of the earth before piety and godliness: and that he had rather Nilus should never overflow, then that they should raise it by sacrifices and enchantments. Soz.  
Saint Basil being sent to by the Emperor to subscribe to the Arian heresy, the messenger at first gave him good language, and promised him great preferment if he would turn Arian; to whom he answered: Alas Sir, these speeches are fit to catch little children withal that look after such things: but we that are nourished and taught by the holy Scriptures, are readier to suffer a thousand deaths, then to suffer one syllable, or tittle of the Scripture to be altered: The messenger offended with his boldness, told him that he was mad: to whom he replied, Opto me in aeternum sic delirare: I wish I were for ever thus mad. Theodor.  
Melancthon being much disquieted in spirit by reason of the great opposition which the Germane reformation met with, Luther thus encourageth him: Seeing the business is not man's, but Almighty Gods, laying aside all care, you should cast the whole weight of it upon him: why do you vex yourself? If God hath bestowed his Son upon us, why are we afraid? what tremble we at? why are we distracted and sadded? Is Satan stronger than he? why fear we the world which Christ hath conquered? If we defend an evil cause, why do we not change our purpose? If the cause be holy and just, why do we not trust God's promises? Certainly there is nothing besides our lives that Satan can snatch from us, and though we die, yet Christ lives, and reigns for ever to defend his own cause, etc. Sleid Com. l. 7.  
chrysostom speaking to the people of Antioch, like himself, a man of an invincible spirit against the Tyrants of his times, saith thus: In this should a gracious man differ from a graceless man, that he should bear his crosses courageously, and as it were, with the wings of faith outsoare the height of all humane miseries: He should be like a Rock, being incorporated into jesus Christ, inexpugnable, and unshaken with the most furious incursions of the waves, and storms of worldly troubles, pressures, and persecutions. Ad pop. Antioch.  
He that writes the life of Anselm, saith thus of him, that he feared nothing in the world more than sin, and that if on the one hand he should see corporally the horror of sin, and on the other the pains of hell, and must necessarily be plunged into the one, he would choose hell, rather than sin; and that he would rather have hell, being innocent, and free from sin, then polluted with the filth thereof, possess the kingdom of heaven.  
Mr. Woodman, Martyr, speaks thus of himself: When I have been in prison wearing bolts and shackles, sometimes lying upon the bare ground, sometimes sitting in the stocks, sometimes bound with cords that all my body hath been swollen, like to be overcome with pain: sometimes fain to lie without in the woods, and fields, wand'ring to and fro: sometimes brought before the Justices, Sheriffs, Lords, Doctors and Bishops; sometimes called Dog, Devil, Heretic, Whoremonger, Traitor, Thief, Deceiver, etc. yea, and they that did eat of my bread, and should have been most my friends by nature have betrayed me; yet for all this I praise my Lord God, that hath separated me from my mother's womb: all this that hath happened to me, hath been easy, light, and most delectable, and joyful of any treasure that ever I possessed. Act. and Mon.  
There were five Monks that were studying to find out the best means to mortify sin: One said that it was to meditate on death: The second to meditate on judgement: The third to meditate on the joys of heaven: The fourth to meditate on the torments of hell: The fifth to meditate on the love, and sufferings of Christ, which indeed is the strongest motive of all.  
Hormisdas a Noble man of Persia, famous for Piety, was deposed from all his honours, and offices, because he would not forsake Christ, and his truth: yet at last was by the King restored to them again, yet withal was required to renounce his profession of Christianity; to which he bravely answered, Si propter ista me denegaturum Christum putas, ista denuo accipe. If you think that I will deny Christ to keep my offices, take them all again.  
Julian the Apostate (that subtle enemy of the Church of Christ) when his Army was to be paid, caused an Altar to be set by him and a table with incense on it, requiring every soldier as he came to receive his pay, to cast some incense into the fire upon the Altar; which many of the Christians (understanding it to be interpretive, and implicit Idolatry) refused to do, rather choosing to lose their wages: whilst others not knowing the depth of this mystery of iniquity, and suspecting no hurt, did it, and so defiled their consciences; which afterwards filled them with such extreme grief, and horror, that they offered to expiate their sin with their blood. Theod.  I say unto you, my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do: But I will forewarn you, whom you shall fear: Fear him which after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell: yea I say unto you, Fear him, Luke 12. 4, 5.  

CHAP IV. Examples of God's judgements upon Persecutors.  
THere hath ever been from the beginnin●●n inveterate antipathy between Satan and his instruments, and the children of God: whence it is that wicked men being more for number, and stronger in power then Christ's flock; have watched all opportunities to be pushing and goring of them, yea solacing, and pleasing themselves in the others sufferings: So that if Christ, the great Shepherd of his sheep, should not cut short, or break off the horns of the wicked, there would be no living by them: yet the Lord may, and many times doth lengthen the chain, and enlarge the power of such to do much mischief, though not to the ruin, and subversion of the Church, yet to the cutting off many of the members, but still with this promise, that when he hath accomplished all his work upon mount Zion, and Jerusalem, he will then visit the proud heart of those his enemies, (and like a loving and tender Father) when he hath sufficiently corrected his children, he will burn the rod in the fire: so that all shall say, Verily, there is a God that judgeth in the earth. The truth where of will manifestly appear in these examples following.  
Manasses King of Judah being reproved by that aged and reverend Prophet Esay: he caused him near to the fountain of Silce to be sawen in sunder with a wooden saw in the eightieth year of his age, for which cruel fact, amongst other of his sins, see his punishments, 2 Chron. 33. 11. etc.  
Antiochus Epiphanes a grievous blasphemer of God, and a cruel persecutor of the Jews, proudly protesting that he would make Jerusalem a common burying place, and the streets thereof to run with their blood, being smitten by God as he went thitherward, began to relent, seeming very penitent, and vowed that if he recovered, he would do many, and great things for the people of God, and that he would become a Jew, and go through all the known world to declare the power of God: but the Lord knowing his hypocrisy, still continued his disease, which was a remediless pain of the bowels, intolerable torments of the inward parts, his body breeding abundance of Worms which issued out of the same, so that he rotten above ground, and by reason of the intolerablestinke thereof, no man could endure to come near him, yea himself could not abide the same, and so he ended his wretched life in much misery. Josephus.  
Herod the great who caused the babes of Bethlehem to be slain, hoping thereby to destroy Christ, shortly after was plagued by God with an incurable disease, having a slow and slack fire continually tormenting his inward parts: a vehement, and greedy desire to eat, and yet nothing sufficed him: a grievous flux in the fundament, a droptick humour issuing from his feet, a rotting of his inward bowels, an issue from his bladder, his privy members rotten engendering abundance of worms which issued from the same, a short, and stinking breath, and great pain in breathing: and in all his members so violent a cramp, that nature was not able to bear it; and so growing mad with pain he died miserably. Euseb.  
Herod Antipas who beheaded John Baptist, not long after falling into disgrace with the Roman Emperor, with his incestuous Herodias the suggester of that murder, they were banished, and fell into such misery, and penury, that they ended their wretched lives with much shame and misery, Euseb.  
Caiaphas' the high Priest who gathered the Council, and suborned false witnesses against the Lord Christ, was shortly after put out of his office, and one Jonathan substituted in his room, Whereupon he killed himself. Euseb.  
Pontius Pilate, who condemned our Lord Christ, shortly after falling into disgrace with the Roman Emperor, was by him banished, and fell into such misery that he hanged himself. Euseb.  
Herod Agrippa, having slain James the brother of John with the sword, and imprisoned Peter, intending to have slain him also, presently after in the midst of all his pomp was smitten by the Angel of God, and was devoured of Worms. Act. 12. 23.  
Nero, that monster of men, who raised the first bloody Persecution, (to pick a quarrel with the Christians) set the City of Rome on fire, and then charged it upon them: under which pretence he exposed them to the fury of the people, who cruelly tormented them, as if they had been common burners, and destroyer of Cities, and the deadly enemies of mankind. Yea Nero himself caused them to be apprehended, clad in wild beasts skins, and torn in pieces with Dogs: others were crucified: Some he made bonfires of to light him in his night-sports: In brief, such horrible cruelty he used towards them, as caused many of their enemies to pity them: But God found out this wretched Persecutor at last: For being adjudged by the Senate an enemy to mankind, he was condemned to be whipped to death, for the prevention whereof he cut his own throat. Niceph. Tacit. Anal. l. 5.  
Domitian the author of the second Persecution against the Christians, was so puffed up with pride that he would needs be adored as a god: But against him rose up his own houshold-servants, who (by the consent of his wife) slew him with daggers in his privy chamber: his body was buried without honour: His memory cursed to posterity; and his Arms, and Ensigns were thrown down, and defaced. Sueto. Eutrop.  
Trajan, though in the government of the commonwealth he was a good, and prudent Prince, yet by the suggestion of Satan raised the third Persecution against the Church: For which cause the vengeance of God, and his heavy hand fell upon him; For first he fell into a Palsy, than lost the use of his senses, afterwards fell into a dropsy, & died in great anguish. Dion.  
Hadrian who raised the fourth Persecution, and caused ten thousand Christians to be crucified in Armenia at one time, and afterwards stirred up a hot Persecution against them in all places: was stricken by God with an issue of blood, which so weakened, and disquieted him, that he would fain have made away himself: Then fell he into a consumption of the Lungs which he continually spat out: and after with an insatiable dropsy: so that finding himself in such horrible torment, he desired poison to hasten his death, or a knife to cut his throat: But these being kept back from him, he was forced to endure the torment, and so died in much misery. Sparta.  
Marcus Antonius verus, who continued the fourth Persecution, exercising exceeding great cruelties against the Christians every where, especially at Lions, and Vienna in Dauphin: for the same God struck him with a grievous Apoplexy, of which, after he had lain speechless, and in misery three days, he died. Euseb. Sparta.  
Commodus the Emperor, under whom also was continued the fourth Persecution against the Christians, was given over to such abominable wickedness, that he kept three hundred Concubines, and as many Boys for detestable uses: and for his cruelty was poisoned by his friend Marcia, whereupon falling into an extreme vomiting he was slain by Narcissus. Euseb.  
Severus the author of the fifth Persecution after he began to persecute the Christians, never prospered; but fell into divers calamities: and at last had such an extreme pain through his whole body: that languishing therewith, he would fain have poisoned himself: But being prevented, he died in much misery. Also Vitellius Saturnius (one of the instruments of his cruelty) fell blind. Another called Claudius Herminianus Governor of Cappadocia, who out of hatred against his wife that was a Christian, had extremely afflicted many of God's Children, was stricken by God with the Pestilence: Had vermin bred in his bowels, which devoured him a live after a most horrible manner, which extorted from him a confession that those plagues justly befell him for his cruelty against the Christians. Tert. ad Scap.  
Maximinus the Emperor, who raised the sixth Persecution against the Christians, especially against the Pastors of the Church, was himself, to gether with his son, slain by his own Soldiers. Euseb.  
Decius who raised the seventh Persecution & laboured by all means to destroy the Church of Christ, using all the cruelty, and torments that man's wit could vice: For this God raised up the Scythians against him, whereby his Army was overthrown, and himself and son cruelly slain: or, as others say, he leapt his horse into a whirl-pit, after which his body could never be found. Oros. Euseb. Pomponius.  
Immediately after the death of this Tyrant, God sent a grievous Plague, and Pestilence upon the bloody Gentiles in every Province, which lasting ten years together, made▪ such havoc as is horrible to hear, and almost incredible to believe: And it was observed that where the Emperor's Edicts had been put in execution with most severity, there it raged most, so that many places became utterly desolate. See more in my General martyrology. p. 54. Euseb.  
Gallus the Emperor who continued the seventh Persecution, was himself with his son slain by one of own his Captains. Act & Mon.  
Valerian in the beginning of his reign was mild towards the Christians; but afterwards proved a terrible persecutor of them through all his▪ Dominions, which was the eight Persecution; But it was not long before he was overthrown in the Persian Wars, taken prisoner, being seventy years old, and made so vile a slave, that Sapores the King of Persia used his back as a block whereby to mount upon his horse: and at last caused him to be flayed alive, and powdered with salt. Euseb. Likewise Claudius a Precedent one of the ministers of his cruelty, was possessed by the devil, and so tormented, that biting off his tongue in small bits, he died miserably.  
Aurelian the author of the ninth Persecution, being about to give out an Edict for renewing the persecution against the Christians, had at the same time a thunderbolt which fell at his feet, which so terrified him that for a time he forbore: But afterwards returning to his bloody disposition, God stirred up his own servants to cut his throat. Niceph. Eutrop.  
Dioclesian the author of the tenth Persecution went more subtly to work! For first, he used all politic ways to make the Christians in his Army renounce their Faith; Théns by Proclamation commanded their Churches to be beaten down; their Bibles to be burnt; and torn in pieces: that all Christians which bore any office should be deposed: that bondmen who would forsake their profession should be made free: But when after all his subtlety, and cruelty he saw that the number of Christians still increased, being satiated with blood he gave up the Empire: After which he was tormented with divers and strange diseases: had his house burnt down by lightning and was himself so frighted with thunder that he fell mad, and klled himself. Ruffinus.  
Maximinian his fellow-Emperour was also exceeding cruel, and outrageous against the Christians. For when twenty thousand of them were met together in a Temple at Nicomedia upon a solemn Festival day to serve God, he caused it to be environed by a band of soldiers, set on fire, and burned with all that were in it. Another City in Phrygia of Christians after a long siege he caused to be burnt to cinders with all the inhabitants therein: But God shortly after struck him with a grievous disease: Vermine bred abundantly in his body, with such an horrible stink, that being not able to endure it, he hanged himself. Euseb. Niceph.  
Maximinus that next succeeded in the Eastern Empire, was a cruel and bloody Persecutor of the Saints: For which God struck him with an uncouth disease: In his privy members there grew a sudden putrefaction, and in the bottom of the same a botchy corrupt Bile, with a Fistula consuming, and eating up his entrails, out of which came swarming an innumerable company of louse, with such a pestiferous stink that no man could abide him: And being a fat man, all his fat so putrified, and stanke so horribly, that some of his Physicians not being able to endure it were commanded to be slain, others were cruelly put to death because they could not cure him: But at last being told that this was Gods just vengeance upon him for destroying the Christians: he seemed to repent, and commanded the persecution to cease; and thereupon it pleased God to free him from his disease: But about six months after he sent forth a new Proclamation for the utter rooting out of the name of Christians: whereupon his disease returned again, and assaulted him in great extremity, so that his body being all rotten, full of corruption, and worms he died miserably. chrysostom saith that the apples of his eyes fell out before his death.  
Galerius a chief instrument of persecution under Dioclesian, fell into a grievous disease, a fore rising in the nether part of his belly▪ which consumed his privy members, from whence issued abundance of worms bred by the putrefaction: This could neither be cured by Surgeons, nor Physicians: whereupon he acknowledged that it befell him justly for his monstrous cruelty to the Christians; howbeit he died miserably, or as some write, slew himself. Lanquet. Chron.  
Licinius the Emperor who had set forth three cruel edicts for persecuting of the Christians, was shortly after overcome by Constantine, and slain by the soldiers. Simps.  
The Roman Emperors betwixt Christ's, and Constantine's time being about three hundred and thirty years, were all of them contemners of Christ, enemies to his Word, and many of them persecutors of his Saints, amongst which Emperors few, or none of them escaped God's revenging hand, so that there is numbered forty three of them that came to untimely ends. Act. & Mon.  
Constantine the Emperor, a Monothelite, being a cruel persecutor of godly Christians, was slain by one of his own servants, as he was washing himself in a Bath. Hist. Magd.  
Arnolphus the Emperor raging exceedingly against the Christians, the wife of one Guido, upon another grudge, gave him a cup of poison, by means whereof such rottenness possessed his members, that louse, and worms issuing out continually, he died a miserable death. P. Melan. Chron. l. 4.  
Agapetus a young man of the age of fifteen years for the profession of Christ was first scourged with whips, than hung up by the feet, and scalding water poured upon him: then cast to the wild beasts, which, (being more merciful than men) refused to touch him, whereupon he was taken, and beheaded: but Antiochus who passed sentence upon him, suddenly fell down from his judicial seat, crying out, that all his bowels burned within him, and so he gave up the ghost. Act. & Mon.  
Genserick an Arian King of the Vandals, showed a great deal of cruelty against the Oxthodox: But the Lord met with him; for he died, being possessed with an evil spirit. P. Melanc. Chron. l. 3.  
Hunericus son to a King of the Vandals, being an Arian, was a merciless persecutor of the godly Christians, banishing five thousand of them at one time, amongst which some of them being unable to travel, he caused cords to be tied to their legs, and to drag them through rough places, whereby many of them perished: But shortly after he was tormented with venomous biles all over his body, and in the end was consumed with vermin. Hist. Mag●▪  
Claudius who was Precedent under Valerian, and his instrument to torment, and condemn many godly Christians was shortly after possessed with the devil, and so tormented, that biting off his own tongue in small pieces, he ended his life in much misery. Act. & Mon.  
Anastasius the Emperor, a Patron of the Eutychian Heresy, became a bloody persecutor of godly Christians, and by God's just judgement was slain with a Thunderbolt. Plat.  
Autharis King of the Longobards, who forbade children to be baptised, or instructed in the Christian faith, ere he had reigned six years, died of poison at Pavia. Paulus Diac. l. 3. c. 18.  
Arcadius the Emperor having by the persuasion of his wife Eudoxia an Heretic, banished chrysostom: The very next night there arose such a terrible earthquake, that the Emperor and all the people being affrighted therewith, was feign to send Post after Post to fetch him home again. Mandate. of calumniation. l. 2. c. 44.  
Mamuca a Saracen being a cruel Persecutor of the Church of God, like unto Pharaoh, met with the like destruction from God: for as he returned from the slaughter of many Christians, the Lord caused the sea to swallow him up with the greatest part of his Army in an hundred ships, so that few, or none escaped. Paul. Diaconus l. 3. c. 12.  
Theodoricus an Arian King of the Goths, persecuted the true Christians with all hostility, amongst whom he slew two noble Senators, Symmachus and Boëtius, but shortly after, the Lord struck him with madness: and sitting at the table, had the head of a great fish set before him, which he imagining to be the head of Symmachus, whom he had slain, was so overcome with fear, that anon after he died. Evag.  
At Vassie in France, fifteen hundred people being assembled in a Church upon a Sabbath-day, hearing the Word of God preached; The Duke of Guise suddenly compassed the Church with armed Soldiers, himself standing in the door with a drawn sword, and sent in his Soldiers, who cruelly killed all without distinction of age, or sex: but himself was shortly after slain at the siege of Orleans. Act. and Mon.  
Minerius' Governor of Province, who was sent by the King of France with an Army against the Waldenses, used much cruelty against them, burning some, killing others, driving others into woods, and mountains, whereby they perished of famine, depopulating whole towns: But the Lord smote him with a tertible disease, so that he felt like a fire burning him from the Navel upwards, and his lower parts rotten, and were consumed with vermin, which was attended with a grievous stink, and profusion of blood in the place of his urine, and in those extreme torments he ended his wretched life. Simps.  
The Emperor Phocas, a most vicious and bloody persecutor, being the first that ordained that the Bishop of Rome should be called the universal Bishop, and the Church of Rome the head of other Churches, was betrayed by his own son in Law, and delivered up into the hands of his enemy Heracleus, who commanded his head, feet, and privy members to be cut off, and his body to be burned. Plat.  
Earl Simon of Montfort, a cruel persecutor of the Albingenses, by the instigation of the Pope, as he besieged some of them in toulouse, had his head parted from his body by a fire stone, which a woman let out of an Engine. Simps.  
King Lewis of France besieging Avignion a City of the Albingenses, and vowing never to depart till he had taken it, was shortly after punished with a grievous pestilence, which daily wasted great numbers of his men: So that the King going aside to an Abbey not far distant to avoid the same, there, died out of his wits. Act. and Mon.  
King Charles' the ninth of France a bloody persecutor of the Protestants, who had caused the effusion of the blood of thirty thousand of them in the massacre of Paris: by God's just judgement fell sick, and with great effusion of blood out of many parts of his body, died miserably. Act. and Mon.  
Truchetus an expert Captain, employed by the Duke of Savoy against the Protestants in his dominions, who were a naked, and unarmed people, was first sore wounded with stones, and afterwards slain with his own sword by a poor Shepherd, who was keeping of cattle in the field. Act. and Mon.  
Henry the second, King of France, a cruel persecutor of Protestants, caused Annas Burgeus, a noble Counsellor of Paris to be condemned, and in a great passion said, that he would stand by, and see him burned: but before the time came, the King being at Tilt, put a Spear into one of his Noble men's hands, and compelled him against his will to run against him, at which time the Spear breaking, a small splinter of it entered in at the King's eye, and pierced into his brain, whereof he died. Act. and Mon.  
King Henry the third of France in the selfsame Chamber wherein the Massacre of Paris was concluded, whereof himself (being at that time Duke of Anjou) was one of the chief, was stabbed by a jacobine Monk, who thrust a knife violently into his small Ribs, whereof he shortly after died. Act. and Mon.  
Ladislaus King of Bohemia, and Hungary, who most unjustly had caused Ladislaus, Huniades his son, to be beheaded, and together with many other Popish Princes had conspired to root out the true Christians in Bohemia, which should have been put in execution at the time of his marriage: immediately before, in the midst of his great preparations fell sick, and within 36 hours died of a pestilent sore in his groin. Act. and Mon.  
Philip the second, King of Spain, who was a great enemy to the light of the Gospel that then shined especially in the Netherlands and a bloody persecutor of the Professors thereof: after that he had lost many of his Provinces, had an imposthume on his right leg, and four other upon his breast, which being broken, cast forth abundance of stinking matter, with great store of Lice, so that the Physicians could hardly cleanse them; and he was thereby so weak, that his servants were fain to lift him to, and fro in a sheet, and so he died in much misery. Hist. of Nether.  
Agodly Minister being persecuted in Hungary by a Popish Bishop, who caused Hares, Geese, and Hens to be tied round about his body, and Dogs to be set at him, whereby he was cruelly torn in pieces: within few days after, the ungodly Bishop fell sick, and ran mad, and so ravingly died. Act. and Mon.  
Philip de Lune a godly Gentlewoman of Paris, being caught at an assembly of the Protestants, was arraigned and condemned, some of her Popish neighbours bearing witness against her, whereof two falling out incontinently, the one stabbed the other with a knife. Act. and Mon.  
Peter Arandeau burned for the Protestant Religion in France, one Mornay who was his principal accuser, presently after died suddenly: and the Lieutenant which condemned him, was presently after condemned, fined, deposed from his office, and branded with perpetual infamy for bribery, and other vices. Act. and Mon.  
The Lord of Revest, chief Precedent of the Parliament of Aixe in France, put many godly persons to death, but shortly after being put out of his office, was stricken with such an horrible disease, that he ran mad, and none of his friends durst come near him, whereby he perished miserably. After him sueceeded Bartholomew Cassaneus, a pestilent persecutor also, whom the Lord struck also with a fearful, and sudden death. Act. and Mon.  
The Duke of Joyeuse, one of the Popish Leaguers in France against the Protestants, being overthrown by them in a battle, wherein he lost three thousand men, three Cannons, and two Culverins, was heard in a desperate manner to vomit forth these blasphemous words: Farewell my great Cannons: Ha! I renounce God, I run this day an high fortune, and therewith plunged himself horse and man into the river Tac, and died miserably. Act. and Mon.  
Don john of Austria being employed by the King of Spain to subdue the Netherlands, and root out the Protestants there, came with an Army against them, and a Banner with a cross, and this Motto upon it: By this sign I overcame the Turks, and by the same I will overcome the Heretics: But in his first onset, he was so entertained, that after the loss of many of his Soldiers, full of blasphemy, and cursings, he was forced to retire, and shortly after he died of the Plague. Hist. of the Netherl.  
Wolfgangus Schuch, a godly, and learned Minister in Germany, was condemned by two Popish Judges, and burnt for his Religion; Shortly after, one of the Judges fell suddenly down, and died: The other hearing some Guns discharged, was so astonished with sudden fear, that he also fell down, and died. Act. and Mon.  
Johannes de Roma, a Monk, and bloody persecutor of the godly Waldenses: His manner was to fill Boots with boiling Grease, and put them upon their legs, tying of them backwards over a form, their legs hanging down over a soft fire, and afterwards cruelly put them to death: and rob them of their goods: but shortly after his own servant robbed him of all those ill gotten goods: and he fell into a most horrible disease unknown to any Physician, the pains, and torments whereof did so incessantly vex him, that no means could give him one minutes ease, neither could any endure to come near him by reason of his stink, which even himself could not endure, his body being full of sores, and ulcers, and swarming with vermin, so that he rotten away, and his flesh fell off by piecemeal from his bones: In which torments he would often cry out, Oh! who will deliver me? who will kill me, and deliver me out of these intolerable pains? Yea often endeavouring to destroy himself, but had not power to do it, and so languishing in anguish and fearful despair, he ended his accursed life. Act. and Mon.  
John Martin another enemy to the Waldenses used to vaunt every where that he would slit the nose of one of their prime Ministers: Shortly after himself was assaulted by a Wolf which bit off his nose, whereupon he ran mad, and died. Act. and Mon.  
Sir Thomas Moor, and Fisher Bishop of Rochester, who had put to death John Frith. and some others for Religion, were themselves shortly after condemned for treason and beheaded. Act. and Mon.  
Philip's, who betrayed Mr. tindal to the Emperor's Secretary, shortly after fell into a grievous sickness, and was consumed with Lice. Act. and Mon.  
Pavier, Town-Clerke of the City of London, a cruel enemy to the true Professors of the Gospel, swore a great oath, that if he thought the King would set forth the Scriptures in English, rather than he would so long live, he would cut own his throat; But he broke promise (saith the Author) for instead thereof he hanged himself shortly after. Act. and Mon.  
Foxford, Chancellor to Stokesley Bishop of London, a bloody Persecutor, and common Butcher of God's Saints, died suddenly sitting in his chair, his belly breaking, and his guts falling out before him. Act. and Mon.  
Rockwood who was a great stirrer up of persecution against the godly in Calais: suddenly fell sick, staring, raging, and crying out, I am utterly damned: and being willed to ask God mercy, he prayed, and cried out, ' All too late, for I have maliciously sought the death of many godly persons, ●and that against mine own conscience, and therefore ●al too late; all too late: & so he continued unto his end: The under Martial also, who at the same time was another persecutor there, suddenly fell down in the councel-chamber, and never spoke word more: Act. and Mon.  
Adam Damlip, a godly Preacher in Calais was falsely accused of treason, and executed, and when he would have purged himself, one Sir Ralph Ellerker would not suffer him; but commanded him to be had away, saying, that he would not depart till he saw the Traitor's heart out: Shortly after, in a skirmish against the French, he was slain, and after they had stripped him, they cut off his privy members, and pulled out his heart, which they did not to any of the rest of the slain. Act. and Mon.  
Doctor Story, a bloody persecutor in Queen 〈◊〉 days, when Queen Elizabeth came to the Crown, could not forbear to curse her daily in his grace at board, & was worthily hanged for his Treason therein. Anno 1571. Camb. Eliz.  
Valence the Emperor, that mirror of impiety, going against the Goths, was defeated in the very first battle, for which he upbraided Trajan his General at a feast with cowardice, and sloth, as the cause of his overthrow: but noble Trajan not enduring that indignity, told him in plain terms, that he had lost the day by warring against God (in persecuting the Christians) whereby he had lost the victory, and sent it to his enemies: For it is God (saith he) that overcometh, and giveth the victory to those that obey him: but such are your adversaries, and therefore having God to fight against you, how can you overcome? Niceph. Eccl. Hist.  
Apian scoffing at Religion, and especially at circumcision, had an Ulcer at the same time, and in the same place. Josephus.  
Antonius Heliogabulus the Emperor, a most prodigious monster, built a Temple to the Sun, and commanded Christians to worship in the same; but shortly after he was murdered by his own guard, and his body shamefully drawn through the City of Rome, and thrown into the River Tybur. Euseb.  
Anno 1530 divers noble men in Germany being at supper together, and threatening horrible things against the Professors of the Gospel, amongst the rest Count Felix of Wartenburg, a great Warrior, who had been in command under Maximilian the Emperor, said, that he hoped before he died to ride up to the Spurs in blood of the Lutherans: but being smitten by▪ God that very night, he fell a bleeding in that violent manner, that his own blood choked him, and so he ended his life. Flac. Illyr.  
Francis the first of France, was so filled with rage against the truth of God, and the reformation in Luther's time, that in solemn a Assembly he protested, that if he knew any part of his body infected with that contagion, he would presently tear it from him, that it might spread no further. Sleid. Com. l. 9  
Ballasius Governor of Egypt under Constantius the Emperor, a great persecutor of holy Athanasius, as he was riding, his horse turning back his neck, bit him by the the thigh, and therewithal plucking him off his back, so bruised him, that within three days he died. Athanasius.  
john Twiford a furious Papist, who used to set up the stakes for those that were burned in Smithfield, died, rotting above ground, so that none could endure to come near unto him by reason of stink. Act. and Mon.  
David Beaton, a bloody Archbishop, and Cardinal of Scotland, who, amongst others, had condemned and burned one George Wiseheart, was shortly after assaulted by some that broke into his Castle, who murdered him in his bed; crying out, Alas, alas, slay me not, I am Priest: after which he lay seven months unburied, and at last like a Carrion) he was buried in a dunghill. Act. and Mon.  
William Gardiner an English Merchant, being present in Lisbon at the marriage of the Prince of Portugal to the King of Spain's daughter, and seeing the abominable Idolatry then used in the presence the King, and of all States there assembled, he stepped to the Cardinal who was celebrating of Mass, and plucked the Cake out of his hand, and trampled it under his feet, and overthrew the Chalice: for which, by most exquisite torments, in an horrible manner they put him to death by degrees, and then burned him; a spark of whose fire, was driven a great way into one of the King's ships lying in the haven, and consumed it, and within half a year after the new married Prince died, and the year after the King himself also died. Act. and Mon.  
Arundel, Archbishop of Canterbury, having silenced many faithful Ministers, by God's just judgement had his tongue swollen so big in his mouth, that he could neither eat, drink, not speak for many days, and so died of hunger, after he had starved many poor Christian souls, and burned their bodies to ashes. Act. & Mon.  
Cardinal Woolsey after much opposition against the light of the Gospel which sprang up in his time, and much cruelty used towards the professors of it, falling into disgrace with King Henry the eighth, was sent for up out of Yorkshire, and in his journey, suspecting the issue, took such a strong purge, that his rotten body being not able to bear it, died thereof at Lecester-Abby; His dead body was as black as pitch and so heavy that six men could scarcely bear it, and stanke so intolerably, that they were forced to hasten his burial in the night, at whose burial there was such an hideous tempest, that all the Torches were put out and withal such a stink, that they were glad to throw him into his Tomb, and there leave him. Act. & Mon.  
Stephen Gardiner Bishop of Winchester, a bloody persecutor in Queen Mary's time; upon the day that Master Ridley, and Latimer were burned at Oxford, would not sit down to dinner till one of his servants, about four a clock in the afternoon, coming Post, brought him word that they were executed; whereupon he hastened to dinner, and being very merry, having eaten a few bits, a sudden stroke of God's hand fell upon him, so that he was carried immediately to his bed, where he continued for fifteen days in intolerable anguish, and torments, rotting above ground, all which time he could avoid nothing that he received, either by urine or otherwise; his tongue also hung out of his mouth swollen, and black, and so he died miserably. Act. & Mon.  
Cyrillus, who in the time of Constantine had broken in pieces many Images of the Gentiles, being afterwards taken by them, was slain, his belly ripped, his liver drawn out, which with barbarous inhumanity they chawed with their teeth: but shortly after the teeth of these miscreants fell out of their Jawbones, their tongues rotten within their mouths, and their eyes were blind. Theod.  
Henry Archbishop of Mentz, a godly, and virtuous man, being accused of heresy to the Pope, he sent two Cardinals, who most unjustly deposed him from his place, whereupon he said unto them: If I should from this your unjust sentence appeal unto the Pope, it is like I should find no redress from him, wherefore I appeal to the Lord Jesus Christ, the just and righteous Judge, and cite you to answer me before his judgement-seat for this injury; To which they scoffingly answered, Go you first, and we will follow after: Shortly after the Archbishop died, which the Cardinals hearing of, said jestingly one to another: Behold, he is gone before, and we must follow according to our promise: and indeed shortly after they both died upon on day: The one sitting upon a Jakes voided out all his entrails: The other gnawing off his own fingers, all deformed with devouring himself, died miserably. Act. & Mon.  
Judge Morgan who gave the sentence of condemnation against the Lady Jane Dudley, a most religious, and virtuous Lady, shortly after fell mad, and in his raving cried out continually to have the Lady Jane taken away from him, and so ended his life. Act. & Mon.  
Morgan Bishop of Saint david's, who condemned the bless Martyr Master Farrar, and unjustly usurped his Bishopric, not long after was stricken by God after a most strange sort, his meat would not go down, but pick up again sometimes at his mouth, sometimes blown out of his nose, most horrible to behold, and so he continued till he died: Master Leyson also, who was Sheriff at Master Farrars burning, having fetched away his cattle, and put them into his own grounds, divers of them would never eat meat, but lay bellowing, and roaring and so died. Act. & Mon.  
Doctor Duning Chancellor of Norwich, a bloody persecutor in Queen Mary's days, was suddenly taken sitting in his chair, and died. Act. & Mon.  
Berry, Commissary of Norfolk, another bloody persecutor, as he was walking with one of his Concubines, fell down suddenly with an heavy groan, and never stirred after. A persecuting suffragan of Dover, having been with Cardinal Poole for his blessing, coming out of the Cardinal's Chamber, fell down the stairs, and broke his neck Act. & Mon.  
Bishop Thornton a cruel persecutor also, as he was looking upon his men at bowls upon the Sabbath-day, fell suddenly into a Palsy, and being carried to his bed, and willed to remember the Lord, Yea so I do (said he) and my Lord Cardinal too, and so he died. Act. & Mon.  
Doctor Jeffery Chancellor of Salisbury, a wretched persecutor, having appointed to call before him ninety honest persons to examine them by inquisition, the day before, being looking upon his buildings, fell down suddenly dead. Act & Mon.  
See more of these in my two Martyrologies.  It is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you: And to them which are troubled, rest, 2 Thes. 1. 6, 7. Dicetur reprobis, Ite; Venite, probis.  

CHAP. V. Examples of the wicked lives, and woeful deaths of many of the Popes, and Popelings.  
THat Rome is Babylon, and the Pope Antichrist, are things now so evident and notorious, that few question it: but that so many thousands which live under the Romish jurisdiction should abide in so gross ignorance, as to continue courting that old, and withered strumpet, may justly seem a marvel, were it not that the common people are kept in such miserable ignorance, being deprived of the soul-enlightning Word of God, and enjoined to pin their faith on the Priest's sleeve: And the more knowing sort of them are by God's just judgement given over to strong delusions to believe a lie, as the Apostle Paul long since foretold, 2 Thes. 2. 11. which prophecy as it is in many other things fulfilled, so especially in these prodigious blasphemies which are not only published, but believed, and entertained with great applause among them: Many instances might be given, but take one only in stead of all, wherein they affirm that Christ imprinted his five wounds upon Francis of Assize the friar, as if he also were to suffer for the world, and redeem mankind: whereupon Tursellin the Jesuit made these Verses: 
Exue Franciscum tunicâ, laceróque cucullo,  
Qui Franciscus erat, jam modo Christus erit.  
Francisci exuviis, siqualicet, endue Christum,  
Jam Franciscus erit, qui modo Christus erat.  
Strip Francis from his coat, and cowl, all naked, and you shall see  
He that even now St. Francis was, to Christ will turned be.  
Again put Francis coat, and cowl on Christ, and (mark the liar)  
He that even now Christ Jesus was, will Francis be the Friar.   
But that you may the better see what manner of persons the Popes themselves have been, what their lives, and what their deaths, read these Examples following.  
Pope Joan, whose proper name was Gilberta, a Dutch woman, clothing herself in man's apparel, and attaining to learning, procured to be chosen Pope under the name of John the eighth: who afterwards playing the whore, fell in travel in the time of a solemn procession, and died thereof: since which time the Cardinals eat that place in all their processions. Simps.  
Pope Stephen the sixth so envied the name of his predecessor Formosus, that he abrogated, and dissolved all his decrees, caused his body to be taken up, cutting off two fingers of his right hand, which he commanded to be cast into the River Tybur, and then buried him in a private Sepulchre. Simps.  
Pope John the eleventh kept for his Paramour a famous strumpet called Marozia, by whom afterwards he was smothered with a pillow, that so her son might attain to the Popedom. Simps.  
Pope John the thirteenth was a whoremaster, an adulterer, incestuous, a gamester, and extortioner: Of some of his Cardinals he put out their eyes, from some he cut out their tongues, some their fingers, some their noses, and privy members: He ordained Deacons in a Stable, committed incest with two of his sisters: at Dice he called to the devil for help, and drank an health to him: for money made boys Bishops: lay with his father's Concubine, ravished maids, and wives: lay with his own mother, made his Palace a Stews, at length being found in the act of adultery was slain by the woman's husband. Simps.  
Pope Silvester the second was a great Conjurer, and by the help of the devil obtained the Popedom: He enquiring of the devil how long he should live? was answered, Till he should say Mass in Jerusalem: In the Lent after as he was saying Mass in the Chapel of Saint Cross, he suddenly fell sick and remembering that that Chapel was called Jerusalem, he perceived how he was cozened by the devil: He commanded his Cardinals that after his death they should cut his body in pieces, and so bury him, having before bequeathed his soul to the devil: It is commonly reported, that by the rattling of his bones in his tomb is portended the death of the Pope. Simps.  
Pope Benedict the ninth attained to the Popedom by Magic, and practised enchantments, and conjuration in woods after an horrible manner: and by magical Art used to allure women to his lust: and being in fear of the Emperor whom he had much abused, sold his Popedom for fifteen hundred pound weight of gold: and going into a Forest to practise his sorceries the more privately, the devil strangled him to death. Simps.  
Pope Gregory the sixth, scholar to Silvester, and as great a Conjurer as his Master, after many horrible mischiefs committed, was banished Rome, and ended his life most miserably in Germany. Balleus.  
Pope Hildebrand attaining to his Papacy by unlawful means, set the whole Christian world into a combustion. As he rose out of his seat to excommunicate the Emperor Henry the fourth, his seat (being newly made of great timber) rend, and shivered in pieces: Afterwards he hired one to knock the Emperor on the head as he was at prayers: Enquiring of the Host for an answer against the Emperor, because it would not speak, he threw it into the fire, and burned it: and after many such outrageous villainies, he was deposed and banished: after which he wandered as a vagabond, without comfort, without help, without hope, in a pitiful estate, yet pitied of no man, travelling under the unsupportable burden of a restless conscience, and at last died for grief, Simps.  
Pope Clement the sixth raised many horrible Wars against the Emperor Lewis of Bavaria: and was the death of twenty thousand Frenchmen by the King of England: At last he poisoned the Emperor: But shortly after himself was, by God's just judgement, stifled to death.  
Pope Adrian the fourth, a most proud person, who was angry with the Emperor Frederick Barbarussa for holding his stirrup on the left side; as he was walking with his Cardinals abroad, a fly got into his throat, and choked him. Simps.  
Pope Alexander the third, a proud, and turbulent person, having taken the Emperor's son prisoner, the father was fain to submit himself to the Pope, who putting his foot upon the Emperor's neck, spoke these words: Thou shalt walk upon the Adder, and the Basilisk, and shalt tread down the Lion, and Dragon: The Emperor said, Not to thee, but to Peter: To whom the Pope answered: Both to me and to Peter. Simps.  
Pope Boniface the eighth was a most proud, and turbulent man, who took upon him to give, and take away kingdoms at his pleasure: He excommunicated Philip King of France, and his posterity to the fourth generation, for making a Decree that no money should be carried out of his Country to Rome: but the King sent the steward of his house, and a Noble man of Rome, whom the Pope had driven out of his inheritance, to publish his appeal to the next general Council, who seizing upon the Pope, spoilt his treasures, and set him upon a wanton Colt with his face towards the tail, and so made him a ridiculous spectacle to all the people: whereupon he fell into so cruel a frenzy that he eat his own hands, and died miserably: of whom it was said, that he entered like a Fox, reigned like a Lion, and died like a dog. Simps.  
Pope Urbane the sixth was a most cruel, and bloody man; He caused one of his Cardinals which had displeased him to be slain: five others of them to be sowed up in Sacks, and cast into the Sea; three more of them in the presence of all the people to be knocked on the head, and their bodies to be dried in an oven, and carried in Chests about with him, with their red hats set upon the same: but shortly after, as he was with much greediness gathering money, he fell from his Mule, and so bruised himself, that he languished thereof for twenty seven days, dying by degrees, and so suffering the pains which he caused his Cardinals to endure. Simps.  
Pope Sixtus the fourth, most unjustly vexed all Italy with wars, and dissensions. One of his own writers saith, that amongst all the Bawds of these latter days that built brothell-houses, this Pope surmounted them all: who at Rome erected Stews of double abomination, one of women, the other of, etc. and allowed the whole family of the Cardinal of St. Lucy in the three hot months of Summer free leave to use Sodomitry: He caused every whore to pay him a certain rate, which yearly amounted to the sum of forty thousand Ducats. of whom these Epitaphs were made: 
sixth, jaces tandem, nostri discordia sceli,  
S●visti in superos, nunc Acheronta move.  
sixth, jaces tandèm, deflent tua busta cinaedi,  
Scort●que, lenones, ●lea, vina, Venus.   
Another. 
Gaude prisce Nero, vincit te Crimine Sixtus,  
Hîc scelus omne simul clauditur, & vitium. Act. & Mon.   
Pope Innocentius the fourth, a bloody, and turbulent man, after many wicked and abominable pranks, as he was in Naples, a voice was heard in his Court: Surge miser, & veni ad judicium: Arise oh wretch, and come to judgement, and the day following he was found dead in his bed, all black and blue as though he had been beaten with bats, Simps.  
Pope John the 22. told his friends that he knew by the position of the stars that he should live a long time in this world: but very shortly after he was smothered to death, by the sudden fall of a Chamber, which he had newly built for his solace, and pleasure. Simps.  
Pope Paul the second being an ignorant, and illiterate person himself, accounted all that were learned, heretics, and thereupon exercised much cruelty against many learned and famous men. Plat.  
Pope Alexander the sixth, was endued with most filthy conditions, void of sincerity, truth, faith, and Religion: was full of unquenchable covetousness, unreasonable ambition, more than barbarous cruelty, and a burning desire of advancing his bastards, whereof he had many: He set benefices, and promotions to sale: He poisoned John Michael, Cardinal of Venice, at Rome for his gold and treasures. In adulteries he was most filthy, and abominable: In Tyranny most merciless: In Magic most cunning, and therefore execrable: He poisoned his own father: He committed incest with his own sister Lucretia: He poisoned Zemes, brother to Bajazet the great Turk, being hired thereto by two hundred Ducats, after he had sworn friendship to him: He procured aid of the Turk against the King of France: He caused the tongue, and hands of Anthony Mancivel, (a learned and prudent man) to be cut off, for making an Oration in reproof of his wickedness: He never attempted any thing, but he first consulted with the devil: He was accustomed to poison any whom he disliked; but at last through the mistake of his Butler, had the poisoned wine (which he had prepared for some of his Cardinals) put into his own hand, which he drinking off, with horrible cries and groans, died immediately. Simps. Guich: Bembus.  
Pope Anastasius the second, who was a deadly enemy to all that were good, as he was doing his secret business, his bowels gushed out, and so he died miserably. Plat.  
Pope Benedict the eleventh, when the Ambassadors of the Council of Constance came to him, laying his hand on his breast, cried out, Hîc est Arca Noae. To which they tartly, but truly replied: In Noah's Ark there were few men, but many beasts, Act. & Mon.  
Pope Leo the tenth, admiring the huge masses of money, which by his indulgences he had raked together, said unto Cardinal Bembus most Atheistically: Vide quantum haec fabula de Christo nobis profuit: See what a deal of wealth we have gotten by this fable of Christ: And when he lay upon his deathbed, the same Cardinal rehearsing a text of Scripture to comfort him, he replied: Apage has nugas de Christo: Away with these baubles concerning Christ. Act. & Mon.  
Pope Adrian the sixth, before he was Pope, taxed sharply many errors, and abuses in the Court of Rome, but having attained the Popedom, when he was pressed to reform them, being in place, and having power to do it, answered, When I was a child, I thought like a child, and spoke like a child; but now I am a man, I have put away childish things. Act. & Mon.  
Pope Julius the second, having raised a great Army against the French, as he was going out of Rome with it, he took his keys, and threw them into the River Tibur, saying, That for as much as the keys of Saint Peter would not serve him to his purpose, he would be take himself to the sword of Saint Paul: Of which Pope it is observed, that partly by war, partly by cursings, he was the cause of the death of two hundred thousand Christians, in the space of seven years. Act. & Mon.  
Pope Nicolas the first prohibited marriage to the Clergy, saying, That it was more honest to have to do with many women privately, then openly to take one wife: Insomuch that a Priest of Plac●ntia, being accused to have a wife, and children, was deprived of his benefice, but proving the same woman to be wife to another man, and but his Concubine, he was restored again.  
john the twenty fourth, was accused before the Council of Constance, for heresy, Simony, murder, poison, cozenings, Adulteries, and Sodomy, which being proved against him, he was deposed, and imprisoned, whereupon, through vexation, and grief, he ended his wretched life.  
A certain Cardinal in Rome much blamed a Painter for colouring the visages of Peter, & Paul too red, to whom he tartly replied; That he painted them so, as blushing at the lives of those who styled themselves their successors.  
Pope Honorius the second, sent one john Cremensis his Legate into England to dissuade the Clergy from marriage, who having called a Convocation, the Legate made a very accurate speech in the praise of a single life, and how fit it was that Ministers should live sequestered from the cares of the world: but the night following, he himself was taken in the very act of adultery. Mat. Paris.  
Pope julius called for his Pork flesh (which was forbidden him by his Physicians) and said that he would have it All despito de Dio, in despite of God: And having appointed a cold Peacock to be reserved for him, when he miss it the next meal, he grew into a great rage, and being requested not to be so angry for such a trifle, he answered, That if God was so angry for an Apple, why might not he be as angry for his Peacock? Act. & Mon.  
Doctor Cranmer with the Earl of Wiltshire, and some others, being sent by King Henry the eighth to the Pope, about his divorce from Queen Katherine, when the day of hearing was come, and the Pope sitting in his Pontificalibus, put forth his foot to be kissed of the Ambassadors, an unmannerly Spaniel of the Earls ran and caught his great Toe in his teeth, so that the Ambassadors disdaining to kiss where the Dog had taken an assay, let the Pope draw back his foot, and so they lost the espicial favour offered unto them. Speed. Chron. 10. 12.  
Pope Paul the third when his son Farnesis had committed an unspeakable violence on the body of Cosmus Chaerius Bishop of Fanum, and then poisoned him, held himself sufficiently excused that he could say, Haec vitia me non commonstratore didicit: He never learned this of me.  
Pope Pius Quintus spoke thus of himself: cum essem Religiosus, sperabam bene de salute animae meae: Cardinalis factus, extimui: Pontifex creatus, penè despero: When I was first in orders without any other Ecclesiastical dignity, I had some good hope of my salvation▪ when I became a Cardinal, I had less: since I was made a Pope, lest of all. Corn. è Lapi.  
Before the Pope is set in his chair, and puts on his triple Crown, a piece of Tow, or Wadd of straw is set on fire before him, and one is appointed to say: Sic transit gloria munda: The glory of the world is but a blaze. Also one day in the year, the Pope's Almoner rides before him, casting abroad to the poor some pieces of brass, and lead, profanely abusing that Scripture, saying, Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I have, I give unto you.  
Pope Adrian the sixth having built a fair College at Louvain, caused this inscription to be written upon the gates thereof in letters of Gold: Trajectum plantavit, Lovanium rigavit, Caesar dedit incrementum: Utrecht planted me, (there he was born) Louvain watered me, (there he was bred up in learning) and Caefar gave the increase, (for the Emperor had preferred him:) One to meet with his folly and forgetfulness, wrote underneath, Hic Deus nihil fecit: Here God did nothing.  
The Popes have a book called Taxa Camerae Apostolicae, wherein men may know the rate of any sin: upon what terms a man may keep a whore, be a Sodomite, murder his father, etc.  
When the Emperor Henry the seventh, (having pacified Germany) went into Italy to reform the many and great abuses there: A certain Monk (to gratify the Pope) mixed poison with the bread of the Eucharist, and gave it him, whereof he died. Simps. Ec. Hist.  
King John of England having broken with the Pope, was afterwards no good friend to him, and his clergy, especially to their loose, and licentious lives; whereupon as the King in his progress rested himself for two days at Swinstead-Abby, not far from Lincoln, a Monk of that house went to his Abbot, and told him that he had a purpose to poison the King, saying, It's better that one man should die, then that all the people should perish: The Abbot wept for joy, and absolved the Monk from all his sins: Then did this varlet mix the poison of a filthy toad with a cup of excellent wine, and brought it to the King, saying, My Liege, here is such a cup of wine as you never drank a better in all your life: I trust this wassail shall make all England glad: and therewithal began a good draught to him, and the King pledging him, shortly after died.  
Anno Christi 1605. when the powder-plot was in agitation, Catesby, one of the Plotters, repaired to Garnet a Popish Priest with this case of conscience, Whether it was lawful in some cases to destroy the innocent with the wicked? This good father so soon as he perceived the conspirators to be in good earnest, peremptorily resolved, that without all doubt it was, when the good coming by it might make compensation for the loss of their lives.  
Pope John the twenty third calling a Council at Rome against the godly Christians in Bohemia: when the Council was set, the Mass of the holy Ghost sung, and the Pope placed in his chair, there came flying in amongst them an ugly Owl with an ill-favoured hooting, and set herself upon a cross beam just over against the Pope, casting her staring eyes upon him: whereupon the whole company began to marvel, and whispering each to other, said, Behold, the Spirit is come in the likeness of an Owl: The Pope himself blushed at the matter, and began to sweat, fret, and fume, and so being in great distraction dissolved the Council for the present; yet afterwards calling another Sessions, when they were met, in came the Owl as before, still looking steadfastly upon the Pope; whereupon he was more ashamed, saying, that he could no longer abide the sight of her, and commanded her to be driven away with bats, and shoutings, but by no means could she be removed, till with the blows of the sticks thrown at her, at length she fell down dead amongst them.  Then shall that wicked one be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming, 2 Thes. 2. 8. Non male sunt Monachis grata indita nomina Patrum cum numerent natos hic, & ubique suos.  

CHAP. VI Examples of most inhuman cruelties.  
THe corrupt nature of man since the fall of Adam containeth in it the seed, and spawn of all manner of impieties, so that if the Lord do but let lose the reins of his restraining spirit, and leave man to himself, there is not the most abhorred villainy that was ever perpetrated by any damned reprobate, but he is prone to fall into the same, yea to rush on into sin as the horse into the battle: whence it is that Solomon long since told us, that The tender mercies of the wicked are cruelty: as will most manifestly appear by these ensuing Examples.  
Bellisarius, a worthy, and famous Captain under the Emperor Justinian: having by God's assistance with great success fought many battles against the Persians, Goths, and Vandals, in his old age, by the malice, and cruelty of the Empress (who was a favourer of Eutyches the Heretic) had his eyes put out, and fell into such want that he was forced to beg by the highways: Date obolum Bellisario▪ For Gods sake, give an half penny to Bellisarius. See Justinians Life in my second Part.  
William Prince of Nassaw, a pious, and prudent Prince, was most cruelly and traitorously murdered in his lodging at the end of dinner by Baltazar Gerrard, a papist, being hired thereunto by the Prince of Parmas' Counsel: He was shot from the left side to the right, through the stomach, and the vital parts: saying only: O my God, take pity on my soul, I am sore wounded, take pity upon my soul, and of this poor people: and so he died. Hist. of the Netherl.  
In a town of Italy called Montallo, many godly Christians being secretly met together to hear the Word of God, were most inhumanely butchered by the appointment of Pope Pius the fourth, being one after another drawn out of the house, and their throats cut with a knife: yet not one of all that number for fear of death would forsake the true faith of Christ Act. & Mon.  
In Deventer one Henry Achtrevelt a Papist, cruelly murdered Master Schorickmans' a godly Minister in that Town after his Sermon, thrusting him into the ●eck with a two-edged knife clean through the throat, whereof he immediately died: The murderer professed that he did it in zeal to the Catholic religion, which the said Minister used to preach against. Hist of the Netherl.  
Abundance of French inhabiting in the Island of Sicily, being hated by the natives, upon a sign given by the ringing of a bell, were all in one hour murdered; yea it ●as performed with such cruelty, that they ripped up their own Countrywomen, that were with child by the French, to the end that no French blood should remain amongst them. Simps. Hence grew the Proverb▪ Sicu●● vesperae.  
The Duke de Alva was of that cruel, and bloody disposition▪ that he counted it no pain for men to die, except they died in extreme pain: witness Anthony 〈◊〉 whom he caused to be tied to a stake with a chain 〈◊〉 brussels, compassing him about with a great fire, but not touching him, turning him round about like a poor beast, who was forced to live in that great torment, and extremity, roasting before the fire so long, until the Halberdiers themselves, having compassion on him, thrust him through with their halberds contrary to the mind both of the Duke, and the Popish Priests: ●rimst: Hist: Netherl, p. 4●1.  
Also when the City of Harlem surrendered themselves to him upon conditions to have their lives, he suffered some of the soldiers, and Burghers to be starved to death, saying, that though he promised to give them their lives, yet he did not promise to find them meat. Eodem.  
A Vide-admiral to the Arch▪ Duke, having taken 15. or 16. fishing ships of Holland, and Zealand, nailed all the Mariners, and fishermans under Hatches and then making holes in the keel of the Ships, drowned them all like Mice in a trap. Hist. of the Netherl.  
In the wars against the Albingenses, the Popish Army having taken the great, and populous City of Beziers, put to the sword above sixty thousand persons, amongst whom were many of their own Catholics: Arnoldus the Popes Legate being present who commanded the Captains, & Soldiers, saying, Caedite eos omnes: novit enim Deus, qui sunt ejus: Kill them all, (Catholics, or Heretics) for the Lord knoweth who are his. Act. and Mon.  
Simon Earl of Montfort, having surprised a Castle of the Albingenses, most inhumanely caused the eyes of above an hundred▪ of them to be put out, and their noses to be cut off: and left only one man with one eye to conduct them all to another place. Act. and Mon.  
The Duke de Alva being sent with a great Army by the King of Spain into the Netherlands, to root out the Prosessors of the Gospel there, exercised most unparallelled cruelty against all sorts of persons both of the Nobility, and Commons, permitting his Soldiers to ravish honest Matrons, and Virgins, yea oftentimes compelling their husbands to stand by, and behold the same. This Duke on a time boasted at his own table, that he had been diligent to root out heresy: for that, besides those which were slain in war, and secret Massacres, he had put into the hand of the hangman eighteen thousand in the space of six years. Hist. of the Netherl.  
St. Jerome reports that when he was a very youth, (while Julian, as it seems, was Emperor) he saw in Gaul the Atticots (a British Nation) feed on man's flesh, who when they found in the Forest's herds of Swine, flocks of neat, and other cattle, were wont to cut off the buttocks of the herdsmen, and keepers▪ the Duggs also, and paps of women, accounting the same the only dainties in the world. Camb. Brit. p. 127.  
Aelfrich to make way for her own son Etheldred to the Crown of England: when Edward her son, in Law then King, came to visit her in Corf-Castle from his disport or hunting, set some villains, and hackster's to murder him, and like a most wicked, and cruel stepdame fed her eyes with beholding his blood, Camb. Brit. p. 211.  
Machanides a Tyrant of Lacedaemon, made an Image 〈…〉 Engine rather, like unto his wife Apega, apparelled in such like attire also; His manner was to call unto him rich men, demanding great sums of money of them, which if by fair means he could not obtain, he would take them by the hand, and tell them that perhaps his wife (which sat in a room by) could persuade them more effectually, unto whom he would lead them: When they approached, the Image would rise up, open her arms, and embrace them: which arms, and her breasts also were full of sharp ●ron nails, wherewith she gripped the poor wretch till she had killed him, and then the Tyrant seized on his goods.  
Philip King of Spain out of an unnatural, and bloody zeal, suffered his eldest son Charles to be murdered by the cruel Inquisition, because he favoured the Protestants Religion: which when the Pope heard of, he abused that Scripture: He spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us. Act. and Mon.  
Mahomet the great, a most cruel, and merciless Tyrant, is said in his life-time to have been the cause of the death of eight hundred thousand men. Turk. Hist.  
Fernesius as he was going out of Italy towards Germany, made this feral, and bloody boast, That he would make his horse swim in the blood of the Germane Lutherans.  
A Friar Augustine of Antwerp openly in the Pulpit whilst he was preaching to the people, wished that Luther was there, that he might bite out his throat with his teeth; and said, that so doing, he would nothing doubt to resort to the Altar with the same bloody teeth, and receive the body of Christ. Eras. Epist.  
Tarqvinius Superbius, entering the Senate-house in Rome in royal Ornaments, laid claim to the Kingdom, but was opposed by his father-in-Law Servius; whereupon he wounded him, and forced him to depart: which Tullia, Tarquin's wife hearing of, came to the Senate-house, and saluted her husband King, causing him to send some after her father Servius who killed him, leaving his body in so narrow a street, that when Tullia returned that way, the Charioteer stayed, lest he should drive over the the corpse: but she threw the seat of the Chariot at his head, and forced him to drive over her father's body: since which time that street hath been called the wicked street: Dio●.  
Solyman the great Turk, having obtained a victory against the Germans, finding amongst the Captives a Bavarian Soldier of an exceeding high stature, delivered him to a little dwarf to be slain, whose head was scarce so high as the others knees: that goodly tall man was mangled about the legs a long time by the apish dwarf, with his little Scimeter; till falling down with many feeble blows he was at length slain, the Prince beholding it with great sport: Turk. Hist. p. ●09.  
The Spaniards when they had taken Heidelberg in the Palatinate, took an ancient Minister, a man of God, called Monsieur Mileus, and having abused his daughter before his face, they tied a small cord about his head, which with their truncheons they twisted about till they had squeezed out his brains. Looking-glass of the holy war.  
In the reign of Saint Edward, King of England, two Earls that were brethren, Harrould, and Tosto fell out in the King's Court at Windsor, from words, falling to blows, and Tosto having the worst, secretly hied him to the Marches of Wales to his brother Harroulds house, which was then in preparing to entertain the King, where he slew all his brother's servants, and cutting them piece meal into gobbets, salted some of their limbs, and cast the rest into vessels of Meath, and wine, sending his brother word that he had furnished him with powdered meats against the Kings coming thither: but this barbarous act caused his name to be so odious amongst his Northumbrians (where he was Earl) that at last it was repaid with his own death. Speeds Chron. pag. 402.  
A rich Merchant in Paris jesting at the Franciscan Fires, was by their means apprehended, accused, and condemned to be hanged: but he (thinking to save his life) made a public, and solemn recantation; which when the Friars were informed of, they commended him, saying, That if he so continued, he should undoubtedly be saved; and withal called upon the officers to haste him to the Gallows, to hang him whilst he was in so good a mind, which was accordingly done. Act. & Mon.  
In the persecution of the Saints of God in Calabria, Anno 1560. fourscore godly persons being all thrust up in one house together, like sheep for the slaughter: the executioner comes in, and taking forth one, blindefolds him with a muffler about his eyes and so leads him forth to a large place, where co●…ding him to kneel down, he cuts his threat, and so leaving him half dead, and taking his Butcher's knife, and muffler all gore blood, comes back to the r●●t, and so leading them forth one after another, he dispatched them all: All the elder went to the slaughter more cheerfully, the younger more timerously: I tremble and quake (saith a Roman Catholic, out of whose letter to his Lord this is transcribed) even to remember how the executioner held his bloody knife between his teeth, with the bloody muffler in his hand, and his arms all gore blood up to the elbows going to the fold, and taking every one of them one after another by the hand, and so dispatching them all, no otherwise then a Butcher doth his Calves, or Sheep.  
In the Spanish Inquisition, if any Protestant be secretly conveyed into it, they bring him not unto a legal trial, but make him away secretly: For as Hoffeus' the Jesuit was wont to brag, they hold it a good piece of Piety instantly to condemn him to the fire, Ut anima ejus in curru igneo ad inferos trahatur: that his soul might forthwith be carried to hell in a fiery Chariot.  
The poor Spaniards, are kept in such awe by the Lords Inquisitors, that one of those Inquisitors desiring to eat some pears that grew in a poor man's Orchard not far from him, sent for the man to come, and speak with him. This message put the poor man into such a fright, that he fell sick, and kept his bed: But being informed that his pears were the cause of his sending for, he caused his tree to be cut down, and withal the pears on it to be sent to the Inquisitor: and being afterwards by him demanded the reason of that unhusbandly action, he protested that he would not keep that thing about him, which should give an occasion to a●…f their Lordships to send for him any more.  
The Numantines being assaulted by the Romans, made solemn vows amongst themselves, no day to break their fast but with the flesh of a Roman, nor to drink before they had tasted the blood of an enemy Guevara. Ep.  
In the Massacre of Paris, which was the most abhorred prodigious villainy that ever the Sun saw (till the late Irish rebellion) there were murdered in divers places of France threescore thousand Protestants, so that the streets ran with blood, and Rivers were died red with the same: Besides, there were three hundred faithful servants of Christ burnt to ashes in that Kingdom within less than five years' space: and in their late civil Wars, about twelve hundred thousand natural French are said to be slain. Act. & Mon.  
A man, or rather a monster in Italy, having on a sudden surprised one, whom he hated deadly, presently overthrew him, and setting his dagger to his breast, told him that he would stab him to the heart, except he would renounce, abjure and blaspheme God, which when the wretched man had done (too sinfully greedy of a miserable life) he notwithstanding immediately dispatched him, as soon as those prodigious blasphemies were out of his mouth: and with a bloody triumph insulting over him, he said: Oh this is right noble, and heroical revenge, which doth not only deprive the body of temporal life, but bring also the immortal soul to endless flames everlastingly Bolton.  
Caligula, an Emperor of Rome, so excelled in cruelty, that he wished that all the people of Rome had but one neck that so he might at one blow cut them all off. Act. & Mon.  
Saint Jerome in an Epistle to Cromatius writes, that the number of Martyrs in his time was so great, that there was no day in the year, unto which the number of five thousand Martyrs could not be ascribed: except only the first of January.  
Theodora a beautiful Virgin refusing to sacrifice to the Idols, was condemned to the Stews, and many wanton young men pressed to the door to defiled her; but one Didymus a Christian, in a Soldier's habit, first entered in, counselled her to change apparel with him, and so to steal away, and he in her apparel remained in the place: who afterwards being found a man, was accused to the judges, unto whom he uttered the whole truth, withal professing himself to be a Christian, whereupon he was condemned, and led to execution, which Theodora hearing of (thinking to excuse him) presented herself, desiring that he might be freed, and she executed, but the cruel judge neither considering the virtuousnesse of the persons, nor the equity of the cause, caused them both to be tormented to death. Act. & Mon.  
Laurence a Deacon of the Church, refusing to yield to a Tyrant in delivering up to him the Church's treasure, was commanded first to be scourged, then buffeted, pinched with fiery tongues, girded with burning plates, and lastly to be cast upon a grate of iron red hot, upon which when he had been long pressed down with fireforks, in the mighty spirit of God he spoke thus to the Tyrant: 
This side is now roasted enough,  
Turn up O Tyrant great,  
Assay whether roasted, or raw,  
Thou think'st the better meat. Act. & Mon.   
Many Christians being assembled together in a Church, Maximianus a Tyrant, commanded it to be surrounded with armed men, and set on fire: but first proclaimed, that whosoever would have life should come forth, and worship to the Idols; whereupon one stepping up into a widow, answered in the name of all the rest, we are all Christians, and will do service to none but the true God: upon which speech the fire was kindled, & there were burnt of men, women, and children any thousands. Act. & Mon.  
In Thebaide so many Christians were slain, that the swords of their persecutors grew blunt, and they were so tired, that they were fain to sit down, and rest them, whilst others took their places, and yet the Martyrs were no whit discouraged; but unto the last gasp, sang Psalms of praise unto God. Act. & Mon.  
Thomas Tomkins being imprisoned by Bonner for the profession of the truth, the said Bonner calling for him into his Chamber, before divers Popish Doctors, first cruelly beat him for his constancy, afterwards took a wax Taper, and holding him by the fingers, held his hand directly over the flame, till the veins shrunk and the sinews burst, and the water out of them spurt into Doctor Harpsfields face as he stood by: whereupon he, moved with pity, desired the Bishop to stay, saying, he had tried him enough. Thomas Tomkins afterwards affirmed to some of his friends, that during this cruel burning his spirit was so wrapped, that he felt no pain. Act. & Mon.  
Mr. Samuel a Preacher, being convented before Bonner, was by him committed to prison, and there chained up to a Post, in such sort, that standing on tiptoes, he bore up all the weight of his body thereby, besides he allowed him but three morsels of bread, and three spoonfuls of water a day, whereby he was miserably tormented with hunger, and thirst, be sides his other pain, that he would have drunk his own water, but that his body was so miserably dried up, that he could not make one drop. When he was going to be burned, he told a friend, that after he had been in this misery three days, he fell a sleep, and one clad all in white, seemed to stand before him, telling him that after that day he should never hunger, or thirst, which accordingly came to pass. Act. and Mon.  
Three godly women in the Isle of Garnesey were condemned to be burned, and though one of them was great with child, yet had she no favour; As they were in the fire, the belly of the woman breaking with the vehemency of the flame, the Infant (being, a fair manchild) fell into the fire, which being taken out, & carried to the Bailiff, he commanded it to be carried back, and thrown into the fire, whereby it was both borne and died a Martyr. Act. & Mon.  
Master Denly being condemned to be burned by Bonner, as he was in the midst of the flames, sang a Psalm, whereupon Doctor Story a bloody persecutor, commanded one of the tormentors to hurl a faggot at him, which hitting him on the face, made it run down with blood, which made him leave singing, and clap his hands on his face: Truly (quoth Doctor Story, to him that hurled the faggot) thou hast marred a good old song. Act. and Mon.  
Edmund Terrell with some other persecuting Papists searching the house of father Munt, and finding him in bed with his wife, bade them rise, for that they must go to prison: The old woman being very sick, desired that her daughter might first fetch her some drink, which accordingly she did: Terrell meeting her by the way, took the candle out of her hand, and held it crosse-wise under the back of her hand continuing it so long till her sinews cracked asunder: still saying, Why whore wilt thou not cry? Afterwards the said maid told a friend, that at first she felt some pain, but afterwards little or none at all. Act. and Mon.  
john Rabeck a godly man in France, being required to pronounce Jesus Maria, and to join them together in one Prayer, answered, that if his tongue should but offer to utter those words at their bidding, himself would bite it asunder with his teeth; whereupon the merciless Papists cut out his tongue. Act. and Mon.  
In the Massacre of Paris a godly woman being great with child, and having the Midwise with her, some of the bloody murderers came knocking at the door, requiring it to be opened in the King's name, whereupon the great bellied woman, as ill as she was, adventured to go down, and open it: These Tyrants presently stabbed her husband in his bed: The Midwife seeing them bend to murder the woman also, earnestly entreated them to stay▪ at least, so long till the Infant (which would be the twentieth child that God had given her) was borne; but they took this poor woman and thrust her with a dagger into the fundament to the very hilts: she finding herself mortally wounded, and yet desirous to bring forth her fruit, fled into a Corne-loft, whither they pursued her, giving her another stab into the belly, and then cast ●er out of a window into the street, in which fall the child came forth of her body gaping & yawning, a most woeful & ●ueful sight. Act. & Mon.  
At the same time also one of the bloody Papists having snatched up a little Child in his arms, the poor Babe began to play with his Beard, and to smile upon him, but this barbarous wretch was so far from compassion, that he wounded it with his dagger, and so cast it all gore blood into the River. Act and Mon,  
In the Massacre at ●l●ise in France whilst the Protestants were cruelly handled, and murdered, in that disorder, even many of the Roman Catholics drank with them of the same cup; whereupon both parties made their complaints to the Duke of Guise in hope of redress; whose answer was, that the Kingdom was but too full of people, and therefore his purpose was to cut off as many as he could, that so all kind of victuals might be better cheap. Act, and Mon.  
At the Massacre of Paris, a Gentleman obtained letters from the King, to murder the Protestants at Angiers also: who coming to the house of a reverend, and learned Minister, one Master John Mason; and meeting his wife at the entrance, he saluted her, and kissed her: enquiring where her husband was? she said In his garden; and directed him to him, whom also he very lovingly embraced, ask him if he knew wherefore he was come to him? The King (saith he) hath commanded me to kill you presently, wherewithal he presented a Pistol to his breast: The Minister said, that he knew not wherein he had offended the King: but seeing he would have his life, he desired him to give him leave to commend his soul into the hands of God: and having made a short prayer, he willingly presented his body to the murderer, who shot him so that he presently died. Act. and Mon.  
Anno Christi 1443▪ the Swissers having vanquished their enemies the Thuricenses in battle, banqueted in the place where they won the victory, using the dead bodies of their adversaries instead of stools, & tables.  
Cruelty complained of, Gen. 49. 7. Exod. 6. 9 Deut. 32. 33. Psal. 25. 19 & 71. 4. Prov. 12. 10. Jer. 6. 23. & 50. 42. Lam. 4. 3. Heb. 11. 36. Ps. 27. 12. & 74. 20. Ezek. 34. 4.  
The evils of it, Prov. 11. 17. & 27. 4.  
Scriptural examples. Adonibezek, Jud. 1. 7. Cain, Gen. 1. 8. Simeon and Levi, Gen. 342. 5. Pharaoh, Exod. 1. 16, 22. Saul, 1 Sam. 22. 18, 19 Athaliah, 1 Chron. 22. 10. Menahem, 2 King. 15. 16. Jehoram, 2 Chron. 21. 4. Abimelech, Jud 9 5. Philistines, Jud. 15. 6. David, 2 Sam. 12. 31. 1 Chron. 20. 3. Hazael, 2 King. 8. 12. Manasseh, 2 King. 21. 16. Amaziah, 2 Chron. 25. 12. Nabuchadnezzar, 2 Chron. 36. 17. Ezek. 23. 25. Jer. 51. 34. Haman, Esther. 3. 5, 6. Medes, Is. 13. 18. Edom, Amos 1. 11. Ammon, Amos 1. 13. Moab, Amos 2. 1. Paul, Act. 9 1. & 22. 4.  
It's recorded of Julius Caesar that in his wars he slew eleven hundred ninty and two thousand men, and at last was himself slain by his seeming friends in the Senate-house. Plin.  
Gains Caligula the fourth Emperor of Rome was of a most bloody, and cruel disposition; he caused Tiberius, who was made coheir with him, to be murdered. He caused Syllanus his wife's father to murder himself: He caused divers of the Senators to be privily murdered, and then gave it out that they had murdered themselves: many other noble men he stigmatised & then condemned them to the mettal-mines, or to mending the highways, or to the wild beasts: Some he sawed a sunder in the midst. He forced parents to be present at the torments of their children: and whereas one excused himself by reason of sickness, he sent his horselitter for him: Another ask whether he might not wink? for that he caused him to be slain. Another whom he forced to be present at the torments of his children, he presently took him home with him to a feast, and forced him to be merry. When he wanted condemned persons to feed his beasts, he would cause some of the innocent spectators to have their tongues cut out, that they might not complain, and so to be thrown to the beasts. When he distasted any of the Senators, he would suborn some to come into the Courts, and to declare them public enemies to the State, and presently to murder them, yet was he not satisfied till he saw them torn piecemeal, and their bowels dragged along the streets. He used to say that he commended nothing more in his nature then his impudence. He would not have men presently to be killed, but used to say to his executioners, Ita percute, ut mori se sentiat: So strike, that he may feel himself to die. Being angry with the people for coming slowly to his sports, he wished, utinam Populus Romanus unam cervicem haberet! Would all the people of Rome had but one neck! He used to complain of his times that they were not made famous by some great public calamity: and therefore he used to wish for the destruction of his Armies, famines, pestilence, burning, or some extraordinary gapings of the earth; & grieved for that he should be soon forgotten, because of the prosperity of all things. Having entertained the two Consuls at a great feast, suddenly he fell into a great laughter, & when they asked him mildly what he laughed at, he answered: To think that with one nod, I can presently cause you both to be murdered. When he used to kiss the necks of his wives, and concubines, he said: This fair neck assoon as I command, shall be cut off. Sueto.  
Vitellius the Roman Emperor was exceeding cruel, putting many to death contrary to all Law, & equity, seeking forgeries, and false accusations against them. One of his friends coming to visit him, & finding himself not well called for some water to drink, the Emperor with his own hands cast poison into it, & poisoned him. He commanded some young men to be slain, only because they came to entreat him to pardon their father whom he had condemned to die. Imperial Hist.  Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce, and their wrath, for it was cruel, Gen 49. 7. The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelly, Psal. 74. 20.  

CHAP. VII. Examples of Temperance, Abstinence, and Sobriety.  
ABstinence order a man in the use of meats, that it be neither unseasonable for the time, nor unreasonable for the measure: nature is content with a little: grace with less. Men should rather be like Ants, and Bees (those wisest of creatures) and abound rather in pectore, ubi est animus, quam in ventre, ubi est stercus, in breast then in belly: Not, like the Locusts, which have but one gut; and the Spider which is little else then belly: Let us not therefore pamper the body, nor cater for the flesh: Preserve it we must: make provision for it we may not, Rom. 8. 11. and 13. last. Debtors we are to see to it, not to live to ●●: we may not live to eat, but eat to live: whereunto these following examples may invite us.  
It's a virtue commanded and commended by God in these Sriptures: Gen. 9 3. Prov. 23. 1, 2, 3. 1 Cor. 10. 3●. Gal. ●. 23. 1 Tim. 6. 8. Tit. 1. 8. & 2. 12. 2 Pet. 1. 6. scriptural examples: David, 2 Sam. 23. 16. Rechabites, jer. 35. 6. john Baptist, Mat. 3. 4. & 11. 18. Timothy, 1. Tim. 5. 23.  
Other examples: see the story of Mr. Rogers in my English Martyrology: and of Mr. Wiseheart in my Scottish Martyrology.  
The ancient Gauls were very abstemious, and sparing in their diet, and used to fine any one that outgrew his girdle. Heyl. Geog.  
Philo observeth that the ancient Jews used after their sacrifices to make their feasts in the Temple, that the place and action might mind them of sobriety: So in Moses time, Exod 18. 12.  
The Egyptians used to carry about a Death's head in their feasts to restrain their inordinate Appetites.  
Socrates is said by sobriety to have had always a strong body, and to have lived ever in health, and that by the good order of his diet he escaped the plague at Athens, never avoiding the City, nor the company of the infected, whereas the greatest part of the City was consumed by it.  
It is reported of Galen, the great Physician, that he lived 140. years, and that after he was 28. years old he was never grieved with any sickness, except the grudge of a seaver for one day: His rules were, first, never to eat, and drink his fill; secondly, never to eat any raw thing; thirdly, to have always some sweet savour about him. Sipontinus de vita ejus.  
Alexander the Great when the Queen of Caria, to show her great love to him, sent him daily variety of dishes, and dainties, and at last sent her Cooks, and Bakers to him, he returned them back again, saying, That he had no need of their service, for his Mr. Leonidas had provided him better Cooks, by teaching him to dine, and sup frugally, and sparingly: Also when he had any rare, and dainty fruits, and fishes sent him from the Sea: he used to distribute them among his friends, reserving very little, or none for his own use: Pez. Mel. Hist. p. 173.  
The Turk's Bassas when they feast any great Ambassador, use to entertain him with nothing but rice, and mutton, and that but sparingly, and plainly dressed: and for their drink it is but fair water out of the River. Turk. Hist.  
Socrates was all his life long so temperate in his diet, that when all the rest of the Athenians were much troubled with sundry diseases, he alone enjoyed his health. AElian. Lib. 13.  
The Lacedæmonians had their Ephori, who were Magistrates that took care that there was no intemperate persons in the City, and if any grew fat through idleness, and intemperancy, they were publicly beaten: they also looked after every one's apparel, to see that none used strange, or effeminate fashions: and if any knew any other art of Cookery then to dress meat, they were expelled the City. AElian. Lib. 14.  
Alcamen being blamed by one for living so frugally, when he was so rich, answered, that it becometh him that enjoys a great estate to live according to reason, not according to lust. Plutar.  
Gorgias Leontinus, a famous Philosopher, lived in health till he was an hundred and eight years old, and being asked how he attained to sucb an age? answered, By never addicting myself to any voluptuous living. Theat. vitae. hum.  
The Ancient Romans banished Epicures out of their City as causers of much wickedness amongst the youth: so also did the Messenians. AElian. Lib. 9  
Origen was very frequent in fasting, went barelegged, had only one coat to keep him from the cold, neither did he eat flesh or drink any wine. Ful. Lib. 4. c. 3.  
Socrates having invited sundry friends to supper, one told him, his provision was too small for his company: to whom he answered, If they be good, here is enough: if they be bad, here is too much. Theat. vitae. hum.  
Epicurus himself that held man's happiness to consist in pleasures, yet was of a very temperate, and sparing diet, saying, that he found far more pleasure in it, then in abundance. Theat. vitae hum.  
Anacharsis the Philosopher used to say that the first cup was to quench thirst, the second to make one merry, the third for pleasure: but the fourth was to madness.  
Romulus made a law, that if any women drank till they were drunken they should die for it: and himself being at a feast, where there was plenty of wine, drank very sparingly; and being asked the reason, he answered: I drink as much as I please, not as much as I can. Sabel. Lib. 4.  
Lycurgus' the Lacedaemonian Lawgiver, made a Law that no man should sup or dine in private: that thereby none should be more superfluous in their diet then others. Theat. vitae. hum.  
Alexander the Great would often open his chests, and look on his garments, to see if his mother had not provided him either delicate, or superfluous apparel. Q. Curt.  
When Alexander the Great sent some talents of silver to Xenocrates, he entertained the Ambassadors that brought it with a very sparing supper; and when they asked him the next day to whom they should deliver the money? he answered: Do you not perceive by your▪ last nights supper that Xenocrates hath no need of such gifts? Platina.  
Augustus Caesar used to wear no other apparel but such as his wife, his sister, or daughter made him, and used to say, That rich, and gay clothing was either the ensign of pride, or the nurse of Luxury▪ Suetonius  
Alphonsus' King of Arragon used to wear no better apparel than the ordinary sort of his subjects did, and being advised by one to put on Kingly apparel: he answered, I had rather excel my Subjects in my behaviour, and authority, then in a Diadem, and purple garments. AEneas Sylu.  
Scipio when he was 54 years old had not increased his estate by making the least purchase, and when one showed him a curiously wrought buckler: he said, It becomes the Citizens of Rome to place their confidence in their right hand, not in their left. AElian Lib. 11.  
Julian the Emperor banished all the eunuchs, and Cooks our of his Court, and being asked the reason of it, answered, There is no need of them when we may live more sparingly. Eus. Lib. 8 Apoth.  
Cn▪ Martius a young noble man of ●ome having by his valour won the strong ●●y of C●r●●lus from the Volsci, Post: Cominius the Roman Co●●ull proffered to him for a reward an hundred acres of land, his choice amongst the C●●tives, divers horses bravely traped an hundred oxen and as much silver as he could stand under: amongst all these large proffers he only chose the horse that he served on, and to beg the life of one of the Captives, rejecting all other rewards. Val. Max.  
Marcus Curius was famons amongst the Romans for his frugality, and valour: when Ambassadors came to him from the Samnites, they found him sitting in a Countryhouse upon a stool by the fire, and supping upon short Commons out of a wooden platter: he contemning their riches and thy wondering at his poverty: and when they brought him a great sum of gold, ●ntreating him to accept favourably of it; he smilingly answered, You are very superfluous, I will not say, foolish Ambassadors: Tell the Samnites that I had rather rule over rich men, then be rich myself, and carry back that precious, but ill provided gift, and remember that I can neither be overcome in battle, nor corrupted with bribes. Val. Max.  
The same man when he had driven King Pyrrhus out of Italy, and thereupon the Senate had allotted him a great deal of land, refused it, neither would he have any of the spoils which were so great as enriched both the Army, and whole City of Rome: Ibid. His saying was, that he was very rich without money, and had company enough without a great family, because he accounted himself rich, not because he possessed much, but because he desired little. Idem.  
Alexander M. travelling through some deserts in Persia, himself, and his army were in great straits for want of water: and one of the Soldiers having two sons ready to die with thirst, sought up and down, and at last found a little water, with which he filled a leather bottle, and so was running with it to his sons; but by the way, meeting Alexander he filled out the water in a dish, and proffered it to him: Alexander asked him whither he was carrying it? The man told him, to his sons that were ready to die with thirst: But said he, Pray you, Sir, do you drink it, for if my sons die, I can get more; but if you die we shall not have such another King: Alexandor hearing this, gave him the water again, and bade him carry it to his sons. At another time being in the like straight in the deserts of Arabia, some of his soldiers seeking about, found some muddy water; wherewith one of them filling his helmet, ran with it to Alexander: who took it, and thanked him for his diligence, but poured the water upon the ground, though he was exceeding thirsty, saying, If I alone should drink it would make my soldiers languish, and accordingly they seeing his abstinence, encouraged themselves by his example, and marched forward. Q. Cur.  woe unto you that are full now, for you shall hunger, Luk. 6. 25.  

CHAP. VIII. Examples of drunkenness.  
THe sin of Drunkenness is a bewitching sin, Host 4. 11. It steals away the heart from God, and all goodness: It is an old sin, it began presently after the Flood: It is a malignant sin: it drowns the brain, wastes the time, consumes the estate, and fills the body with as many diseases as hath an horse; It is an Epidemical sin that hath almost drowned the whole world with another deluge: In these modern times it began in Germany, whence grew that proverb, 
Germani possunt cunctos tolerare labores:  
O utinam possint tam bene ferre sitim!  
The Germans can all labours undergo,  
Would they as well could bear their thirst also!   
But since it hath infected all Europe: It is grown into fashion to quaff soul-sick healths till they make themselves like Swine, and worse than beasts: whence one gives us this excellent rule: 
Unasalus sanis, nullam potare salutem:  
Non est in pota verasalute salus,   
The odiousness, and danger of this sin may farther appear to us by these following Scriptures and Examples.  
Dangerous, Prov. 23. 29, & ●. & 31. 4. Deut. 21. 20. Prov. 20. 1. Host 4. 11. Nah. 1. 10. 1 Cor. 11. 21.  
Threatened, Esa. 5. 11, 22. Amos 6. 6. Prov. 23. 2●. Esa. 28. 1, 3. Joel 1. 5. 1 Cor. 6. 10.  
Forbidden, 1 Cor. 5. 11. Luke 21. 34. Ephes. 5. 18. Hab. 2. 15. Mat. 24. 49. Luke 12. 45. Rom. 13. 13.  
Staggering is a sign of a drunkard, Job 12. 25. Psal. 107. 27. Esa. 19 24.  
And trembling of the body, Jer. 23. 9  
And vomiting, Jer. 25. 27.  
It's a shameful sin, 1 Thes. 5. 7. A work of the flesh, Gal. 5. 21. Esa. 28. 7.  
Scriptural Examples. Lot, Gen. 19 32. etc. Noah, Gen. 9 21. Amalekites, 1 Sam. 30. 16. Amnon, 2 Sam. 13. 28. Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 12. Elah, 1 King 16. 9 David made Uriah drunk, 2 Sam. 11. 13. Belshazer, Dan. 5. 2. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25. 36.  
Other examples. Whilst the Gauls besieged the Roman Capitol, they sent out a great party to sack the country thereabouts, who being loaden with spoil were returning towards Rome, and at night being full of wine they laid them down to sleep, not fearing any enemy, at which time Camillus with his men came upon them, all his soldiers giving a mighty shout, yet could the Gauls hardly be awakened, they were so deadly drunk, so that they were easily all of them slain either upon the place, or by the horsemen in the pursuit. Plut.  
The Tuscans besieging Sutrium [a City that was confederate with Rome] Camillus marched privately with his Army against them, and coming upon them, found the Tuscans secure, eating, and drinking themselves drunken; by which means he ●lew most of them without resistance, and thereby freed the City from danger. Plut.  
Many Dutchmen in Joppa drinking themselves drunk upon Saint Martin's day (their Arch-Saint) the Turks came in suddenly upon them, and cut every one's throat to the number of twenty thousand: and indeed they were quickly stabbed with the sword, who were cup-shot before. Ful. Holy War.  
Edgar King of England perceiving that his people had learned of the Danes (many of which were in this land at that time) to drink excessively, whereupon ensued much drunkenness, together with many other vices: he ordained certain wooden Cups with pins, or nails ●et in them to be commonly used: making also a Law, that whosoever drank past that mark at one draught should forfeit a sum of money, one part to the Informer, and the other to the Judge, or chief Officer. Sp. Chron.  
AEschines commending Philip King of Macedon for a Jovial man that would drink freely: Demost hens answered, That this was a good quality in a sponge, but not in a King. Plut. in vit. Demost.  
Alexander the Great having taken Persepolis, wherein was a stately Palace of the Kings of Persia, in a drunken fit by the persuasion of Lais the harlot, burned it down to the ground. Diod.  
A Turk having in one of their great feasts drunk wine too freely (which is a thing forbidden by their Law) being apprehended, and carried before the grand Visier, and there found guilty, was adjudged to have boiling Led poured into his mouth, and ears, which was accordingly executed. Turk Hist. p. 1332.  
Phocas a drunken, bloody, and adulterous Tyrant, was worthily slaughtered by Heraclius, who cut off his hands and feet, and then his privy parts by piecemeal. Zonaras.  
Not long since a Cavalier in Salisbury in the midst of his health drinking and carousing in a Tavern, drank a health to the Devil, saying▪ That if the devil would not come, and pledge him, he would not believe that there was either God or devil: whereupon his companions strucken with horror, hastened out of the room, and presently after hearing a hideous noise, and smelling a stinking savour, the Vintner ran up into the Chamber: and coming in he miss his guest, and found the window broken, the Iron bar in it bowed, and all bloody, but the man was never heard of afterwards.  
At Kesgrave near Ipswitch, three serving men having been drinking hard, when they were about to go away, the hostess by her importunity would needs persuade them to drink the three out'ts first, viz. wit out of the head, money out of the purse, and Ale out of the barrel; but as she came to them with the pot in her hand, God suddenly struck her sick and speechless, her tongue also swelling in her head, so that in great extremity she died three days after. Beards Theat.  
Two servants of a Brewer in Ipswitch drank themselves drunk for the rump of a Turkey, and afterwards as they were struggling for it, they fell backwards into a Cauldron of scalding liquor, whereof one died presently, and the other linger died with greater pain.  
A man coming home drunk, would needs go to swim in the mill-pond: but his wife, and servants knowing that he could not swim, dissuaded him, and once by entreaty got him out: but afterwards going in again, he was drowned.  
At the Plough in Barnwel near Cambridge, a lusty young man with two of his neighbours, and one woman in their company agreed to drink up a barrel of strong beer, which accordingly they did: but within twenty four hours three of them died, and the fourth hardly escaped after great sickness.  
A Butcher in Has●ingfield having heard his Minister inveigh against drunkenness, in his cups at the Alehouse fell a jesting, and scoffing at the Minister's Sermon: But as he was drinking, God's hand fell upon him, for the drink stopping in his throat, choked him that he died presently.  
At Bung●y in Norfolk three drunkards coming out of the Alehouse in the night, swore that they thought it was not darker in hell: But as they went home, one of them fell over a bridge, and was drowned: a second fell from his horse: the third sleeping on the ground by the river's side, was frozen to death.  
A Bailiff of hed upon a Lord's day being drunken at Melford, got upon his horse to ride through the streets, saying that his horse would carry him to the devil, and presently his horse cast him, and broke his neck.  
Some drinking in an Alehouse at Harwich in the night over against the Major's house [Master Russel] he sent to them to depart, which they refused: whereupon he went himself, and took one of them by the hand as if he would lead him to prison; who drawing his knife ran from him, and three days after was found drowned in the Sea with his knife in his hand.  
At Tenby in Pembrookshire a drunkard in his drink fell from an high, and steep rock, whereby he was dashed in pieces.  
A glazier in Chancery-lane, sometimes a Professor, but afterwards one that turned a drunkard, was often admonished of it by his wife, and Christian friends; which he neglecting, shortly after in a drunken fit fell a vomiting, with which breaking a vein, he lay two days in extreme pain of body, and torment of mind, till in the end recovering a little comfort, he died.  
A young man in Northamptonshire being drunk at Welling borough, as he went home would needs ride his horse in a bravery over the ploughed lands, whereby falling from his horse he broke his neck.  
A notorious drunkard of Ailesham in Norfolk was drowned in a shallow brook of water.  
A drunken Knight that used often to carry out pails of drink to make people drunken: on a time as he was drinking with some company, there came in a woman, and gave him a ring with this Posy, Drink, and Die, saying to him, This is for you: He took, and wore it, and a week after died in one of his drunken fits.  
At a Tavern in Breadstreet certain Gentlemen drinking healths to the Lords on whom they had dependence, one of them with an oath drinks off a pottle of Sack to his Lord: after which he could neither rise up, nor speak, but falling into a sleep, died within two hours after.  
At a place near Mauldon five or six appointed a drinking match, laying in Beer for the purpose, drunk healths in a strange manner, whereof all of them died within a few weeks after.  
A young gentleman being drunk, as he road homewards was thrown by his horse, and had his brains dashed out by the pommel of his sword.  
Anno Christi 1629. there was one Thomas Wilson, a notorious blasphemer and drunkard, upon a small occasion being angry with his wife, not daring to proffer violence to her, drew his knife, and stabbed himself.  
The same year one John Bone of Elie, a gentleman's Coachman, being exceedingly given to swearing, and drunkenness, drinking himself drunk on a Sabbath at Sermon-time, fell from his Coach-box, and was killed by his horses.  
Anno Christi 1621. one Richard Bourne of Elie, who used to travel on the Sabbath-days, seldom or never coming to Church; as he went to the market at Saint Ives, being drunk, God's judgement overtook him: for going up the river in his boat, he fell over into the water, and was drowned.  
Anno Christi 1618. one Thomas Alred of Godmanchester, being a common drunkard, was entreated by a neighbour to unpitch a load of hay: and being at that time drunk, the pitchfork slipped out of his hand, which he stooping to take up again, fell from the cart with his head downwards, and the fork standing with the tines upward, he fell directly upon them, which striking to his heart, killed him immediately.  
Anno Christi 1628. John Vitner of Godmanchester, a known drunkard and scoffer at Religion, fell from the top of a Pear-tree, and broke his neck: All these are attested by sundry godly Ministers.  
Anno Christi 15●●. in Bohemia five drunkards were quaffing and blaspheming the Name of God: and the picture of the devil being painted upon the wall, they drank healths to him, who the night after paid them their wages: for they were all found dead with their necks broken, and quashed to pieces, as if a wheel had gone over them, the blood running out of their mouths nostrils, and ears in a lamentable manner. Fincelius.  
A Vintner that accustomed himself to swearing, and drunkenness; as he was upon a Lord's day, standing at his door with a pot in his hand to invite guests, there came suddenly such a violent whirlwind, as carried him up into the air, after which he was never more seen.  
Alexander the Great invited many of his Captains to a feast, proposing a Crown in reward to him that should drink most: by which means being provoked to drunkenness, forty two of them died shortly after. Plut.  
Armitus, and Cinanippus, two Syracusians, being drunk, committed incest with their two daughters. Plut.  
The like did Lot, Gen. 19 33, etc.  
Cleomenes King of Lacedaemonia drinking himself drunken, fell distracted, never recovering his wits again.  
Anacreon the Poet, a notable drunkard, was choked with a husk of a Grape.  
Bonosus the Emperor was so notorious a drunkard, that he was said to be borne bibere, non vivere; to drink, and not to live: but he died a shameful death, being hanged with this Epitaph: That a Tun, not a man was hanged there.  
Zeno the Emperor was such a drunkard, that he would often lie as one dead for many hours, so that he grew odious to all, and to his own wife, who once finding him in that case, caused him to be laid in a Tomb, with a great stone on the top of it, whereby he was miserably pined to death. Platina.  woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, that continue until night, till wine inflame them. Esa. 5. 11.  

CHAP. IX. Examples of Prodigality, Gluttony, and Excess.  
THey have their souls (saith one) merely for salt to keep their bodies from putrifying, whose whole life is to eat, and drink, and sport, and sleep, as if they came into the world as Rats, and Mice, only to devour victuals, and run squeaking up and down; whereas nature in framing of man teacheth him temperance, by giving him a little mouth, with a narrow throat, and a lesser belly than other creatures have; Yet such is the prodigious unnaturalness amongst most, that (as the French Proverb hath it) They dig their Graves with their teeth, whilst their Kitchen is their shrine, their Cook their Priest, their Table their Altar, and their belly their god. Hence also it is said, That Meat kills as many as the Musket. Plures pereunt crapulà quam capulo; lancibus, quam lanceis; The board kills more than the sword. And as it's thus noxious to the body, so also to the estate; whilst the spend thrift entombs his Ancestors in his own bowels, turning his Rents into Ruffs, and his Lands into Laces. And lastly, to his soul also; for Gluttony is the gallery of Incontinency: Nutritiva facultas est ossi●ina generativae. The odiousness of this sin will farther appear in these examples following.  
M. Livius having prodigally wasted a great estate, jested at his own folly, saying, That he had left nothing for his heir, praeter Coelum, & Caenum, more than air and mire.  
Vitellius the Roman Emperor was addicted to such unmeasurable Gluttony, that the whole employment of his Captains was to provide him Cates: He had two thousand dishes of Fish, and seven thousand of Fowl at one Supper; and yet commended his own temperance in a set Oration before the Senate, and people of Rome. In a few months wherein he reigned, he wasted seven millions, which was thirty one thousand two hundred and fifty pounds sterling in Luxury.  
Heliogabulus the Roman Emperor, did so excel in all Luxury, that near the Sea, he would eat no fish; in the Midland, no flesh: whole meals were made of the tongues of singing Birds, and Peacocks, or of the brains of costly Creatures. He used to say, That that meat was not savoury, whose sauce was not costly. He gathered in Rome ten thousand weight of Spiders, that thereby he might glory of the greatness of that City. His apparel was most rich, and yet never twice worn; his shoes embellished with Pearls and Diamonds; his seats strewed with Musk and Amber; his bed covered with Gold and Silver, and beset with Pearls, and his way strawed with powder thereof:  
Caius Caligula the Roman Emperor was so prodigal, that he spent an hundred millions within the space of three years: and so brutish, that he deflowered three of his sisters, and one of their daughters: and so cruel, that he wished all the people of Rome had but one neck, that he might cut it off at one blow. Dio.  
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt so excelled in Prodigality, that being at a Banquet with M. Antony, she dissolved a pearl worth fifty thousand pounds, in Vinegar, and drank it at a draught; and one dish in the second course was valued at two hundred and fifty pieces of gold. Urs.  
Maximinus the Roman Emperor was eight foot high, his body great, and joints proportionable; and according to his limbs, so was his diet; for he daily devoured forty pounds of flesh, and drank thereto six gallons of wine. When he besieged Aquileia in Italy, the Citizen's wives cut off the hair of their heads, to make bowe-strings for resistance of this Tyrant.  
After Alexander M. had overcome Darius, and gotten possession of all his Dominions, and riches, he began to degenerate into the Asian Luxury: His chastity, and moderation were turned into pride and lust. He esteemed his countrey-manners, and the discipline of the former Macedonian Kings, too light and mean for him. He imitated the pride of the Persian Kings: He made him a Crown, and robes like unto Darius: He grew so proud, and insolent that he suffered his Macedonians to fall down and worship him like a god: Yea he commanded his servants, and slaves to do so. He clothed his Captains and horsemen after the Persian manner, which though they disliked, yet they durst not refuse. He got him three hundred sixty five concubines, of the beautifullest Virgins that could be found in Asia, after the manner of the Persian Kings: of these he had one that lay with him every night: He had his troop of Eunuches. He spent days, and nights in profuse feasting, and revelling. He got many Musicians, Jesters, Singing women, etc. All which was very offensive to his old Captains, and Soldiers. Q. Cur.  The Glutton and the Drunkard shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags, Prov. 23. 21. 
Si quis ad infernos properat descendere manes,  
Huc iter accelarant Balnea, vina, Venus.   

CHAP. X. Examples of God's Judgements upon Adulterers, and unclean persons.  
FOrbidden by God, Exod. 20. 14. Deut. 5, 18. Mar. 10. 19 Luke 18. 20. Mar. 10. 11, etc. Luk. 16. 18. Rom. 13. 9 Complained of, job 24. 15. Esa. 57 3. jer. 9 2. & 23. 10. Host 7. 4. jam. 4. 4. Prov. 6. 26. Ezek. 23. 45. Jer. 5. 7. Mat. 5. 28, 32. Gal. 5. 19 2 Pet. 2. 14. Rom. 2. 22. jer. 13. 27. Prov. 30. 20  
Threatened, Psal. 50. 18, etc. Mal. 3. 5. 1 Cor. 6. 9 Heb. 13. 3. jer. 29. 23. Host 4. 2, etc. Host 4. 13, 14. jam. 2. 11. Rev. 2. 22.  
Punished, Leu. 20. 10. Prov. 6. 32. joh. 8. 3, 4.  
scriptural examples: judah, Gen. 38. 16, etc. Potiphars wife, Gen. 39 7.  
David, 2. Sam. 11. 4. the Benjamites, jud. 19 25. Amon, 2. Sam. 13. 11, etc.  
Marry Magdalen, john 8. 4.  
The Corinthian, 1 Cor. 5. 1. Absalon, 2 Sam. 16. 22. Reuben, Gen. 35. 22. Lot, Gen. 19 36. Herod, Mat. 14. 3.  
Other examples: Ninus King of Assyria fell in love with Semiramis wife of Menon, one of his Officers, and when he could not persuade Menon to deliver his wife to him, he threatened to pull out his eyes, whereupon Menon hanged himself, and Ninus married his wife. Diod. Sic.  
Julius Caesar was a great adulterer, defiling many of the chief Senators wives, for which, amongst other things, he was murdered in the Senate-house. Sueto.  
Augustus' the Emperor was an adulterer, and being at a feast, he took a Noble woman from the table, her husband being by, and had her into a chamber, and after brought her back, her eyes very red, and her hair all disordered: Ibidem. The like adulterer was Tiberius, and most of the Roman Emperors.  
C. Caligula was a most impudent, and impure adulterer: he took many wives from their husbands, and when he had satiated his lust with them, hated them as much as formerly he had pretended love to them. Theat. vitae hum. He committed Incest with his own sisters and then banished them.  
Messalina the wife of Cladius the Emperor: was one of the most impudent adulteresses that ever was in the world. She had a chamber in her palace, wherein herself with many of the Noble women of Rome did commonly prostitute themselves: she sent for Appius Sylvanus a Noble young man, and solicited him to lie with her, and because he refused, she accused him to the Emperor her husband, as Potiphars wife did Joseph, and caused him to be put to death: She also would needs be married to Caius Silus, & made a great feast at her wedding & gave him much of the Emperor's treasure. She caused divers of the Noble women of Rome in her palace to commit adultery, their husbands standing by, and looking on, rewarding them greatly for the same; but if any refused to do it, she hated them exceedingly, and by all means sought their destruction. She eagerly doted upon a common dancer, and when she could not prevail with him to lie with her, she caused her husband to command him to obey her in whatsoever she should require of him, and thereby had her desire with him: the like she did with many others. She went often to the common Stews to satiate her lust with all comers: Striving with the famousest Strumpets in all Rome to exceed them in their devilish art, & to vie with them in their filthy lusts. For which at the complaint of the Nobles she was put to death. Lang. Chron.  
Nero having made a great feast in a public Theatre, after supper commanded all his guests to go into some house hard by, into which he had gathered abundance of wives, virgins, maidservants, and harlots, and there to defile whom they pleased, commanding that none should be denied, so that the servant committed wickedness with his Mistress, his Master being by, and base fellows with Noble virgins, their father's being by, etc. Xiphilinus.  
Romulus' ordained a Law amongst the Romans, that a man might put away his wife if she was proved to have committed adultery or consented to the poisoning of her children: but if he put her away for any other cause, she was to have half his goods, and the other half went to the goddess Ceres. Plut.  
Artaxerxes Mnemon King of Persia, fell in love with his own daughter, a beautiful Virgin, called Atossa, which his own mother Parysatis perceiving, persuaded him to marry her, and so to make her his wife: and though the Persian Laws had formerly forbidden such incestuous marriages yet taking counsel with his wicked mother, and his own lust, he married her, after which time he never prospered in any thing that he took in hand. Diod. Sic.  
Nero the Emperor, when he road abroad with his mother Agrippina in his horselitter, used ordinarily to commit incest with her. Suet.  
Cleopatra being very young, was with her brother Ptolomaeus King of Egypt besieged in Alexandria by julius Caesar: After a while she caused one Apollidorus to bind her up in clothes like a bed, and so carried her into Caesar's tent, where being laid down at Caesar's feet, the man opens his fardel, and a Venus comes forth, whose beauty Caesar being taken with, used her body at his pleasure, not long before she had been defiled by Pompey: But these were her childish whoredoms: Afterwards Mark Anthony being in Asia raising tributes, and ready to underake the Parthian War, sends for Cleopatra to plead her cause before him for assisting Cassius, his enemy, with money: She attires herself after the curiousest, and costliest manner that could be, and upon the River Cydnus enters into her Galley all guilt with gold, the oars covered with silver, that kept their strokes by the sound of Musicians: the sails were of purple silk: herself lay under a heaven of gold beset with all sorts of precious stones: many Ganimeds' stood about her to fan wind to cool her; her Ladies like Nymphs sat up, and down the ship, burning incense, and sweet perfumes: Being come to the place where Anthony was, he, to keep the Roman gravity, sat in the Tribunal with the Officers and people about him, and sends for her thither: but she goes strait to her Inn, and all the people left Anthony to gaze upon her: So that being left alone, he returns to his quarters, and sends to invite her to supper: She refuses, and excuseth herself: Anthony could no longer forbear, but goes to her, sups with her, eats and drinks in love: her beauty, wit, and smooth tongue soon bewitched him: She could readily speak Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, AEthiopick, and Persian language in their own Idiom: Anthony being thus taken, forgets his Wars his wives, and all relations: goes with her into Egypt, and spends his time in adulteries: till vengeance seized on them both, which was executed by Octa. Caesar. Lipsius.  
Faustina the wife of M. Anthoninus the Philosopher was insatiable in her lusts: She used to prostitute herself in the stews, in the baths, in the theatres: She used to frequent the places where naked men strove for masteries, and there noting those that were greatest of flesh, would send for them to commit filthiness with her: She preferred to the Empire Commodus one of her adulterers, and the son of a swordplayer, which ruined the Empire. Lipsius.  
In France there was one Fredegundis, a famous whore, who for her beauty was entertained by Chilperic King of France, whom she caused to banish his Queen Andovera, and his other wife called Galsuinda she caused to be murdered, that she might enjoy the King alone; yet neither was she faithful to him, but prostituted her body to Landric, Master of the King's horse. On a time the King being to go a hunting, went to bid his wife farewell, who was combing her hair: The King went softly behind her, and with his wand in sport struck her behind: She thinking it had been her Landric, said: What dost thou do, my Landric? It's the part of a good Knight to charge a Lady before, and not behind: The King by this means finding her falsehood, went his ways on hunting, and she finding herself discovered, sent for Landric: told him what was happened, and therefore persuaded him to kill the King for his, and her safety: which he undertook, and effected that night as the King came late from hunting. French Hist.  
Semiramis sought out men to satisfy her brutish lust, whom shortly after she used to slay. And at last she grew to that abominable impudence, that she drew her own son to lie with her; and to cover her filthiness, enacted a law: That propinquity of blood should not hinder marriage. Orosius.  
Cambyses King of Persia falling in love with his own sister, sent for his Judges, and asked them if there were any law that suffered a man to marry with his own sister? to whom they answered, That they found no such Law: but they found another Law that the Kings of Persia might do whatsoever they pleased: Whereupon he married her, and afterwards he married another of his sisters also. Herod.  
Xerxes' falling in love with Artaynta his daughter in law, often committed incest with her, which his wife Amestris taking notice of, and supposing that Artaynta's mother was the bawd betwixt them, she sent for her, and put her to grievous torments, cutting off her breasts, & casting them to the dogs: she cut off also her nose, ears, lips, and tongue, and so dismissed her: but shortly after Xerxes going with his innumerable army against the Grecians, was plagued by God for his incest, and his wife's cruelty, with the utter overthrow of his forces, and himself hardly escaped with life. Herod.  
Solon made a law amongst the Athenians, that it might be lawful for any man to kill an adulterer, taking him in the fact.  
Nerva the Roman Emperor made a law, that no man should marry his niece, or brother's daughter. Suet.  
Agrippina was of so impudent, and lustful a disposition, that having formerly traded herself in manifold incests with Caligula her brother, and Claudius her Uncle, she at last offered her body to the lustful embraces of her son Nero, who scarcely twenty years before was bred therein. Nero's Life.  
The Egyptians used to punish adultery in a man by giving him a thousand jerks with a reed, and in a woman by cutting off her nose: And he that violated a free woman had his privy members cut off.  
By the law of Julia amongst the Romans, adulterers were without difference to be put to death.  
Before Moses time it was a custom to burn adulterers in the fire as appears in the case of Thamar, Gen. 38. 24.  
What mischiefs the Levites wife that played the adulteress, brought upon all Israel, may be read, Judges 19, 20, and 21. chapters.  
What misery David brought upon himself and family by committing adultery with Bathsheba, may be seen in 2 Sam. 12. 13. and 13. chapters.  
Paris by his adultery with Helena, stirred up wars between the Grecians and Trojans, which lasted ten years, and ended in the ruins of that famous City and Kingdom of Troy: in the death of Paris and Helen: of King Priamus and all his posterity.  
Sextus Tarqvinius, son to Superbus the last King of the Romans, by ravishing Lucretia the wife of Collatinus, was the author of manifold mischiefs: For Lucretia slew herself in the presence of her husband and kinsfolk: the Romans expelled their King and his family, and would never be reconciled to them again; The adulterer was slain by the Sabines; and his father also, fight to recover his Kingdom, was slain by the Romans.  
Valentinian the third, Emperor of Rome, by dishonouring the wife of Petronius Maximus, a Senator of Rome, lost his life, and was thereby the author of the final destruction of the Roman Empire. For Petronius being informed of the wrong which the Emperor had done him by defiling his wife, was purposed to revenge it with his own hands: but knowing that he could not do it whilst Actius the General of his Army lived, (a man famous for his valiant exploits against the Burgundians and Goths) he accused him falsely to the Emperor of treason, and thereby procured his death: then did he stir up some of Actius friends to revenge his death upon the Emperor: which they also performed upon him as he was sitting in judgement: then did Maximus not only seize upon the Empire, but upon Eudoxia the Empress, forcing her to be his wife; which indignity she not enduring, sent privately into Africa to Genserick King of the Vandals, to come and deliver her and the City of Rome from the Tyranny of Maximus, which occasion he laying hold of, came into Italy, with a huge Army, whereupon the Citizens of Rome were so affrighted, that they fled into the Mountains, and Maximus flying with them, was murdered by the way, and hewn in pieces by some of the Senators: And Genserick entering Rome, found it empty of inhabitants, but not of infinite riches, all which he exposed as a prey to his Army, and carried away into afric, together with a great number of the people, and amongst them was Eudoxia the Empress, and her two daughters, Eudocia and Placidia: After which the Roman Empire could never recover itself, but grew weaker and weaker till it came to utter ruin.  
Childerick King of France, was so▪ odious for his adulteries, that his Nobility conspired against him, and drove him out of his Kingdom.  
Two of the daughters of Philip the fair, King of France, being found guilty of Adultery, were condemned to perpetual imprisonment, and they which had committed adultery with them, were first slain, and then hanged.  
A certain Seneschal of Normandy suspected the vicious behaviour of his wife with his Steward, watched them so narrowly, that at last he found them in bed together, whereupon he slew them both: first, the adulterer, and then his wife, though she was sister to Lewis the eleventh, the then King. Fulgos. l. 6. c. 1.  
A Nobleman in Burgundy having in War taken a Gentleman Captive: his wife being a beautiful Lady came to redeem her husband: The Nobleman promised to free him if she would let him lie with her, which by the persuasion of her husband she consented to: But the adulterous Nobleman the next day cut off his prisoner's head, and so delivered his body to his wife; which horrible fact being complained of by her to the Duke of Burgundy, he caused this Nobleman to marry her: but before night he cut off his head, and gave her all his possessions.  
Anno Christi 1056. A certain Advocate in Constance extremely lusted after the wife of the King's Procurator, which procurator finding the Advocate, and his wife sporting together in a Bath, and afterwards in an old woman's house hard by, he got him a sharp currycomb, and leaving three men at the door to see that none should come in, he so curried the Advocate that he tore out his eyes, and so rend his whole body that he died within three days: The like he would have done to his wife, but that she was with child.  
In Germany a Gentleman of note solicited a Citizen's wife to uncleanness, which her husband being informed of watched them so narrowly, that finding them in bed together, he first slew the adulterer, and then his own wife. Luther's Col.  
Marry of Arragon, wife to the Emperor Otho the third, was so unchaste, and lascivious a woman, that she could never satisfy her lust, carrying about her a young lecher in woman's clothes, with whom she daily committed filthiness: but this fellow being at last suspected was in the presence of many untired, and found to be a man, for which he was burnt to death: yet did the Empress continue in her filthy course, falling in love with the Count of Mutina, a gallant young Gentleman, and because she could not draw him to her lure, she accused him to the Emperor for attempting to ravish her; whereupon the Emperor caused his head to be cut off: But by the means of his wife this wickedness was discovered to the Emperor: who enquiring more narrowly into the business, found out his wife's wickedness, and for the same caused her to be burnt at a stake.  
Rodoaldus the eighth King of Lombardy being taken in adultery, was by the husband of the adulteress immediately slain. P. Melan. Chron.  
A Noble man in Thuringia being taken in adultery, the husband of the adulteress took him, bound him hand and foot, and cast him into prison, and to quench his lust he kept him fasting; and the more to augment his pain, he daily set dishes of hot meat before him, that the sight and smell might the more provoke his appetite: In this torture the Lecher continued till he gnawed off the flesh from his own shoulders, and so the eleventh day after his imprisonment ended his wretched life. Luther.  
Sergus a King of Scotland was so addicted to harlots, that he neglected his own wife, and drove her to such poverty that she was fain to serve another Noble-woman for her living: whereupon (watching her opportunity) she slew her husband in his bed, and herself after it. Lang. Chron.  
Kenulphus King of the Westsaxons, as he usually frequented the company of a whore that he kept at Merton, was slain by Clito the kinsman of the late King called Sigebert.  
In the County of Fermanah in Ireland is a famous Mere called Logh-Erne, stretching out forty miles: concerning which its a common speech amongst the inhabitants, that this Lake was formerly firm ground, passing well husbanded with tillage, and replenished with inhabitants: But suddenly for their abominable Buggery committed with beasts, it was overflowed with waters, and turned into a Lake. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 106.  
Attalus who was one of Philip King of Macedonia's Courtiers & Favourites, Sodomitically defiled one Pausanias, a Noble young man, and not content therewith, at a drunken feast he exposed him to be defiled by his guests also. This indignity did so exasperated Pausanias, that he complained to King Philip of the wrong; who entertained him with scoffs, and scorns in stead of punishing the offender: Pausanias seeing this, was so enraged against the King, that on a day when he made a great feast for the Coronation of his son Alexander King of Epyrus, and for the marriage of his daughter Cleopatra, Pausanius watching his opportunity, slew him, thereby turning their melody into mourning, and their joy into sorrow. Diod. Sic.  
Nero the Emperor kept many Catamites, and amongst the rest he caused the genitals of a boy called Sporus to be cut off, and endeavoured to transform him into a woman, and causing him to be dressed like a woman, he was solemnly married to him, whereupon one said merrily: That it had been well for the world, if his father Domitian had had such a wife. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Anno Christi 1120. Henry the first being King of England, his two sons William, and Richard, with many Noble men, Knights, & others coming out of Normandy towards England, were shipwracked by the way, and drowned, all or most of them being polluted with the filthy sin of Sodomy, too rife in those days, Henry Huntingdon.  Let not thine heart decline to the ways of an whorish woman, go not a stray in her paths. For she hath cast down many wounded: yea many strong men have been slain by her. Her house is the way to hell, going down to the Chambers of death, Prov. 7. 25, 26, 27.  

CHAP. XI. Examples of Chastity, and Modesty.  
THe way to heaven is up the hill all the way, and the unclean adulterer with his rotten Lungs, and wasted Loins cannot climb up it. Virgins which are not defiled with women, are they which follow the Lamb in white whithersoever he goes. The frequency of the sin of uncleanness amongst Christians, brings dishonour to God, scandal to their profession, and a wound to their own souls, and many of the Heathen will rise up in judgement in the last day against such: as these following Examples will more fully declare. Chastity.  
Commended, Mat. 19 12. 1 Thes. 4. 4. 1 Pet. 3. 2. 1 Cor. 7. 37. 1 Tim. 2. 9  
Commanded, Tit. 2. 5. 1 Pet. 3. 3, etc.  
Scriptural Examples, Isaac, Gen. 25. 20. Joseph, Gen. 39 8, 12. Boaz, Ruth. 3. 13. Job, chap. 31. 1. Tamar, 2 Sam. 13. 12.  
Other Examples: Pericles the Athenian being made Admiral of the Athenian Fleet, together with Sophocles, who was joined in the commission with him, as they were going towards the haven, they met a beautiful young boy, whom Sophocles earnestly beholding, highly commended his beauty, to whom Pericles answered: Sophocles, a Governor must not only have his hands, but also his eyes chaste, and clean. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta was a great lover of chastity, and as he was a great conqueror of others, so also he conquerred his own lusts: In his journey he would never lodge in private houses where he might have the company of women but ever lodged either in the Temples, or in the open fields, making all men the witnesses of his modesty, and chastity. Plut.  
Alexander M. being in the heat of youth showed an admirable example of chastity, when having taken the mother, wives, and daughters of Darius, which were women of admirable beauty, yet he neither by word or deed proffered them the least indignity, thinking it a greater honour to overcome himself, than his adversaries: and when he looked upon other captive Ladies that excelled in stature, and beauty, he merrily said. Persides oculorum dolores esse: That the Persian women were a disease of the eyes: and yet he looked on them but on so many statues: And understanding that two of his Captains under Parmenio had ravished two of the Persian wives, he wrote to him to inquire after the matter, and if he found it true, that he should cut of their heads, as of beasts borne for the hurt of mankind: he also wrote him word that he himself was so far from contemplating the beauty of Darius' wife, that he would not so much as suffer her to be commended in his presence: and that he was so careful of their chastity that they lived in his camp, shut up in their tent, as if they had been in a Temple. Plut.  
Appius Claudius, one of the Decemviri of Rome, seeking to ravish a Virgin that was daughter to Virginius; her father to preserve her chastity, slew her, and complaining to the soldiers, whereupon that form of Government was abolished. Eutropius.  
Pub. Scipio Africanus warring in Spain took New Carthage by storm, at which time a beautiful and Noble Virgin fled to him for succour to preserve her chastity: he being but twenty four years old, and so in the heat of youth, hearing of it, would not suffer her to come into his sight for fear of a temptation, but caused her to be restored in safety to her father. Aure Victor.  
Amongst the Lacedæmonians when any maid was to be married, she was laid in the dark; and the groom, being neither drunk nor finelier apparelled then ordinary, after his moderate supper, secretly went to the place where she lay, and having untied her girdle, and stayed a while with her, stole away to the place where he used to lie amongst other young men, and thus he continued, and only sometimes met with his wife in private, till he had a child by her, after which they boldly met together in the daytime: This was a means to preserve chastity, and modesty amongst them Plut.  
Cassander sending some to murder Olympias the mother of Alexander M. she met them with an unappaled countenance, and without once changing colour, received the sword into her bosom, and finding death to approach, she sat down, and covering her feet with her hair, and her garments, she took care that nothing unseemly should appear about her body after death. Diod. Sic.  
Aurelian an Heathen Emperor was so careful to preserve the chastity of women, that one of his soldiers being found guilty of lying with his hostess, he commanded that the heads of two young trees should be bowed down▪ and the soldier's legs tied thereto, which being suddenly let go, tore him into two pieces.  
Emme the mother to King Edward the Confessor, being charged for incontinency with Aldwin Bishop of Winchester, to clear herself from that imputation, being hoodwinked, went barefoot over nine-coulters red hot in Winchester Church withoutany harm (an usual kind of trial in those days then called Ordalium) making her chastity by so great a miracle famous to posterity. Cam. Brit. p. 211.  
In the time when the barbarous and bloody Danes raged here in England, they coming to Coldingham, a Nunnery on the hither part of Scotland: Ebba the Prioress, with the rest of the Nuns cut off their own noses, and lips, choosing rather to preserve their Virginity from the Danes, than their beauty, and favour: and yet for all that the Danes burned their Monastery, and them with all in it. Cam. Brit. Scot p. 10.  
Our Henry the sixth was so chaste a Prince, that when certain Ladies presented themselves before him in a Mask with their hair loose, and their breasts uncovered (he being then at man's estate, and unmarried) immediately rose up and departed the Presence, saying, Fie, fie, forsooth, you are much too blame. Sp. Chron.  For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from Fornication: that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification, and honour. 1 Thes. 4. 3, 4.  

CHAP. XII. Examples of Charity.  
AS Husbandmen cast some of their Corn back into a fruitful soil, whereby in due time they receive it back again with increase: So should we do with worldly blessings, sow them in the bowels, and on the backs of poor members of Christ, and in the day of harvest we shall find great increase: Such laying out, is a laying up our treasure in heaven. Hereby we make to ourselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness; and though for the present it seem like bread cast upon the waters; yet Solomon assures us, That after many days we shall find it again, Eccses. 11. 1. For we make God our debtor, who is a sure paymaster, Prov. 19 17. Charity justifieth our faith, as faith doth our persons, James 2. 14, etc. But yet we must look to our affections and ends in giving, We must not draw forth our sheaves only, but our souls also, Esay 58. 10. But on the contrary, miserly muck-wormes are like the muckhill, that never doth good till it be carried out: like the earthen box, that hath one chink to receive, but never a one to let out; and so doth no good till it be broken. Or like the fat hog, that yields no profit till he comes to the knife. But that we may be the more quickened to that lovely grace of Charity, observe these texts and examples following.  
Directed, Mat. 6. 1, etc. 2 Cor. 9 5, etc. Rom. 12. 8. 1 Cor. 16. 2.  
Commanded, Luk. 11. 41. & 12. 33. Mica. 6. 8. Zach. 7. 9 1 Tim. 6. 18. Luk. 3. 11. 1 John 3. 17. Luke 6. 36. Leu. 25. 35. Nehem. 8. 10. Rom. 12. 13. Heb. 13, 16.  
Commended, Luk. 21. 4. 2 Cor. 8. 2, etc. Psal. 12. 9 Mat. 5. 7. Psal. 41. 1. Phil. 4. 16. 1 Tim. 5. 10.  
It must be with compassion, Job 30. 25. Isa. 58. 10. Col. 3. 12.  
Heartily, 2 Cor. 9 7.  
Considerately, Psal. 37. 26. & 112. 5.  
Willingly, 1 Tim. 6. 18.  
Cheerfully, Rome, 12. 8 2 Cor. 9 7.  
Liberally, 2 Cor. 9 6. Psal. 112. 9 Prov. 11. 25. & 22. 9 Eccles. 11. 1, 2, 6. Luk. 6. 38.  
Seasonably, Prov. 3. 27, 28.  
Impartially, Prov. 25. 21, 22. Rom. 12. 20.  
Not grudgingly, Deut. 15. 10. 1 Pet. 4. 9 Prov. 21. 26.  
Scriptural Examples: Christians, Act. 2. 45. & 4. 34. Women, Luk. 8. 23. the poor widow, Mar. 12. 42. Dorcas, Act. 9 36. Paul, Act. 24. 17. Cornelius, Act. 10. 2. Job, Chap. 31. 16, 21. Barnabas, Act. 4. 36, 37. Zacheus, Luk. 19 8. Phebe, Rom. 16. 2. Hebrews, Chap. 6. 10. Philemon, Verse 5, 7. the virtuous woman, Prov. 31. 20. Obadia, 1 King. 18. 13. Onesiphorus, 2 Tim. 1. 18.  
Saint Augustine was of so charirable a disposition, that wanting of his own wherewith to do it, he caused the ornaments of the Church to be sold, and employed the money for the redeeming of Captives, and maintaining the poor. Possid. in vit. Aug. chap. 24.  
Francis Russel, second Earl of Bedford of that Surname, was so bountiful to the poor, that Queen Elizabeth would merrily complain of him, that he made all the beggars: and sure it's more honourable for Noblemen to make beggars by their liberality, then by their oppression. Holy State. p. 297.  
Holy Mr. Bradford in a hard time sold his chains, rings, and jewels to relieve those that were in want. Act. & Mon.  
George Wisehart a Scottish Martyr, forbore one meal in three one day in four, that he might have wherewithal to relieve the poor. He lay also hard upon straw, with new course canvas sheets, which when ever he changed, he gave away to the poor. See his Life in my General Martyrology.  
Giles of Brussels Martyr, gave to the poor all that he had, that necessity could spare, and lived by his trade, which was of a Cutler: some he refreshed with meat, some with clothing, some with shoes, other with householdstuff. A poor woman being delivered, and wanting a bed to lie on, he brought her his own bed, contenting himself to lie on the straw.  
Dr. Tailor Martyr, used at lest once in a fortnight to call upon Sir Henry Doile and others of the rich Clothiers in his Parish, to go with him to the Alms house, and there to see how the poor lived, what they lacked, in meat, drink, apparel, bedding, or other necessaries, ministering to them himself according to his power, and causing his rich neighbours to do the like. See his life in my first Part.  
Cimon, a chief magistrate amongst the Athenians, went always attended with many young men that were his friends: to whom as he met with any poor men, he commanded either to give them money, or else to change garments with them: Whence Gorgias Leontinus used to say, That Cimon so possessed his riches, as one that knew how to use them: For, saith he, the true use of riches is, so to employ them, as may be for the owner's honour. Plut. He used also to entertain the poor at his table, to clothe poor aged persons, and by throwing down the enclosures of his lands, he gave them leave freely to take of the fruits thereof. Plut.  
Nerva the Roman Emperor, though a heathen, was very charitable: to many who were unjustly dispossessed by Domitian, he restored their goods, and possessions: he caused the sons of poor men to be educated at his charges: To poor Citizens whom he knew to be in want, he gave possessions which he purchased with his own money. Dion.  
King Henry the second of England, surnamed Beauclerk, was very charitable, and merciful to the poor And Anno Christi 1176. in a great dearth in his countries of Anjou, and Maine, he fed every day with sufficient sustenance ten thousand persons from the beginning of April till the time that new corn was inned: and whatsoever was laid up in his Granaries, and storehouses, he employed the same for the relief of Religious, and poor people. Petrus Blesensis.  
King Edward the sixth was as truly charitable in granting Bridewell for the punishment of sturdy Rogues, as in giving Saint Thomas hospital for the relief of the poor.  
Mr. Fox never denied to give to any one that asked for Jesus sake: and being asked whether he knew a poor man that had received succour of him, answered, I remember him well; I tell you I forget Lords and Ladies to remember such. See his life in my first Part.  
Mr. Hooper Bishop of Worcester used every day at dinner, to have a certain number of the poor of the City by course, where they were served by four at a Mess, with whole, and wholesome meat, before himself would go to dinner. See his Life in my first Part.  
Amedeus Duke of Savoy, being asked by certain Ambassadors, whether he had any hunting Dogs to show them, told them, they should see them the next day: and getting together many poor people, he set them with him at his own Table on the morrow; and said to the Ambassadors, These be the Dogs that I keep daily, and with which I use to hunt after heaven.  
Queen Anne Bullen ever used to carry a little purse about her for the poor: thinking no day well spent, wherein some had not fared the better at her hand. She kept her maids, and such as were about her, so employed in working, and sowing garments for the poor, that neither was there seen any idleness amongst them, nor any leisure to follow foolish pastimes.  
Paulinus Bishop of Nola, having consumed all his estate in Redeeming of poor Christian Captives; at the length having nothing left, pa●●ed himself for a certain Christian widows sonn●… the Barbarians (moved with his goodness, and charity) returned him home, and many captives with him freely. Paul. Diac.  
The young Lord Harrington gave the tenth of his allowance (which was one thousand pounds per annum, during his minority) to the poor, and other good uses; besides what he gave in the way as he walked, which was often, and much. See his life in my second Part.  
Mr, Whateley, the late painful and powerful Preacher of God's Word at Banbury, for the space of many years together, set apart the tenth part of his Revenues, both Ecclesiastical and Temporal, which he used to give to the poor. See his Life in my first Part.  
It it storied of Stephen King of Hungary, and of Oswald King of England, that their right hands, though dead, yet never putrified, because they were often ex-excised in relieving the wants of the poor, Beda, Hist. Ang.  
A certain good Bishop of Milan journeying with his Servant, was met by some poor people, who begged something of him. He commanded his man to give them all that little money that he had, which was three Crowns; the Servant gave only two, reserving the other for their own expenses at night: Soon after, certain Nobles meeting the Bishop, and knowing him to be a good man, and bountiful to the poor, commanded two hundred Crowns to be delivered to the Bishop's Servant for his Master's use; The man having the money, ran with great joy, and told his Master: Ah, said the Bishop, what wrong hast thou done both me and thyself? Si enim tres dedisses, trecentos accepisses; If thou hadst given those three Crowns, as I appointed thee; thou hadst received three hundred, ●●lanc. apud Job. Manlium in loc. come. p. 360.  
Our General Norris never thought that he had that thing that he did not give.  
The Emperor Tiberius the second being a valiant, godly, and liberal Prince, the more bountiful that he was to the poor, the more his riches increased; so that he had such quantities of gold, silver, and precious things, as none of his Predecessors attained the like. Plat.  
Titus Vespasianus, though an Heathen, yet was eminent, for justice, liberality, and the love of all; He was a great enemy to Promoters, Pettifoggers, and Extorters of penal Laws, which Canker-worms of Commonwealths and Caterpillars of Courts of Justice he caused to be whipped and banished out of Rome. Merciful he was to the poor, and so ready to do them good, that one day being spent by him without any notable action, in sorrow he said, Perdidimus diem, I have quite lost a day.  
Whilst King Edward the third besieged Calais, when victuals in the Town began to fail, the Citizens put forth all unuseful persons, as old men, women, and children: and the merciful King turned not them back again, as he might have done, the sooner to consume the enemy's store; but suffered them to pass through his Army, gave them Victuals to eat, and to every one of them two pence apiece in money. Dan. Chron. p. 240,  When thou dost thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the Hypocrites do in the Synagogues, and streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou dost Alms, let not thy left band know what thy right hand doth; that thine Alms may b● in s●●ret, and thy Father which seeth in secret, himself shall reward thee openly, Matth. 6. 2, 3, 4, Est modus in dando, quis, quid, cui, quomodo, quando.  

CHAP. XIII. Examples of Liberality, Bounty, Munificence.  
COmmanded, Deut. 15. 14.  
Commended, Cor. 16. 3. 2 Cor. 8. 2. Prov. 11. 25. Isa. 32. 8. 2 Cor. 9 13.  
Scriptural Examples. King of Sodom, Gen. 14. 21. Rebecca, Gen. 24. 18, 19 Jacob, Gen. 33. 10. Israelites, Exod. 36. 5. David, 1 Sam. 30. 26. 2 Sam. 9 27. 28. Solomon, 1 King. 10. 13. Barzillai, 2 Sam. 17. 27. 28. Queen of Sheba, 1 King. 10. 10. Princes of Ephraim, 2 Chron. 12. 1●. Cyrus, Ezr. 1. 7. and 6. 3, etc.  
Chief Fathers: Ezr. 2. 68 Artaxerxes, Ezr. 6. 8, 9 Nehemiah, Neh. 5. 10. and 7. 70. Job, Ch. 29. 15, 16. and 31. 17, 18. Zacheus, Luke 19 6, 8.  
Other Examples: Themistocles being banished Athens, was forced to fly to his mortal enemy Artaxerxes King of Persia, who yet received him favourably, knowing his great worth; and within a few days after his coming, bestowed two hundred talents upon him, saying, I formerly promised two hundred talents to any one that would bring me Themistocles either alive or dead, and now because thou hast brought him to me thyself, it is but equal that thou shouldest receive the promised reward. Plut.  
Artaxerxes Mnemon King of Persia going his progress, the people used to present him with several gifts in the way, and amongst the rest a country man having nothing else to present him with, ran to the river, and taking up his hands full of water, presented him with that: Artaxerxes was so taken herewith, that he gave the fellow a golden platter, and a thousand pieces of gold besides. Plut.  
Alexander M. was of such a bountiful disposition, that it was a greater trouble to him not to be asked then to give. He wrote to Photion that he would make use of his friendship no more, is he refused his gifts: Serapion a young man that used to play at ball with him, received nothing, because he asked nothing; whereupon the next time he threw the ball to all but Alexander: the King marveling at it asked him, why he threw not the ball to him? Forsooth, saith Serapion, because you asked it not: Alexander laughing at the jest, sent him a liberal gift. His mother Olympias often reproved him, because he gave away such great riches amongst his friends: Q. Curtius.  
When Alexander M was a boy, he took both his handfuls of perfumes, and cast them into the fire when he was offering sacrifice, whereupon Leonidas his Schoolmaster said to him, O Alexander when thou hast conquered those countries where these Odours grow, than thou mayest be so liberal; but in the mean time be more sparing: Afterwards when he had conquered Arabia Foelix, he sent to Leonidas an hundred Talents of Myrrh, and five hundred of Frankincense, bidding him hereafter to be more liberal in his service to the gods. Q. Cur.  
Alexander M. having overcome Darius, he marched to Persepolis, and when he came near to it, there met him a miserable company of near four thousand captive Greeks, woefully mangled by the Persians, some having their legs cut off, some their hands, some their ears, and all branded with some letters: they seemed rather carcases than men, so that this woeful object drew tears from all his Army, and from Alexander himself; but to comfort them in their misery, he gave to each of them three thousand pence, or three hundred crowns, ten change of garments, with corn, cattle, and land to build, and plant upon. Q. Cur.  
Alexander M. going to conquer a Kingdom in India, Taxilis King thereof came and met him, saying, O Alexander, what need we fight, if thou comest not to take away our food, and water, for which its only fit for wise men to fight? If thou comest for riches, if I have more than thou, I will give thee part of mine; if thou hast more than I, I will not refuse to receive part of thine. Alexander being much taken with this speech, said to him, Go to, I will contend with thee in bounty, and so they mutually gave and received many gifts; at last Alexander gave him a thousand Talents, which grieved his friends, and pleased the Barbarians very much. Plut.  
One craving a small courtesy of Alexander the Great, he gave him an whole City, and when the poor man said that it was too much for him to receive, Yea (said Alexander) but not for me to give: So God gives liberally like himself.  He that sows sparingly, shall reap sparingly, and he that sows bountifully shall reap bountifully, 2 Cor. 9 6.  

CHAP. XIV. Examples of Covetousness, and Avarice.  
FOrbidden by God, Exod. 20. 17. Rom. 13. 9 Luke 12. 15. Ephes. 5. 3. Col. 3. 5. Heb. 13. 5. 1 Tim. 3. 3.  
Complained of by God, Mic. 2. 2. 2 Tim. 3. 2. 2 Pet. 2. 14. Jer. 6. 13. & 8. 10. & 22. 17. Ezek. 33. 31. Rom. 1. 29. Eccles. 6. 1, 2.  
Prayed against, Psal. 119. 36. It's the root of all evil, 1 Tim. 6. 10.  
Threatened, Hab. 2. 9 1 Cor. 6. 10. Ephes. 5. 5. Col. 3. 5, 6. 2 Pet. 2. 14. Isa. 57 17. Jer. 51. 13. Amos 8. 4, etc. Psal. 10. 3. 1 Cor. 5. 11.  
Covetous persons are deceivers, Amos 8. 5. Prov. 21. 6. Murderers, Prov. 1. 19  
Can never be satisfied, Eccles. 4. 8. Prov. 27. 20. Eccles. 5. 10. Prov. 30. 15. & 21. 26.  
Trouble their own house, Prov. 15. 27. And themselves, Eccles. 5. 12.  
Are very fools, Eccles. 5. 15, 16. & 4. 8. Psalm 39 7.  
Desire their own hurt, Eccles. 5. 13, 17. Prov. 11. 28. It comes from the heart. Mark. 7. 22.  
Scriptural examples, Achan, Jos. 7. 20, etc. Gehazi, 2 King. 5. 20, etc. Ahab, 1 King. 21. 19▪ etc. Ananias, and Saphira, Act. 5. 1, etc. Balaam, Numb. 22. 22. 2 Pet. 2. 15. Demas, 2 Tim. 4. 10. Demetrius, Act. 19 24, 25. Felix, Act. 24. 26. samuel's sonne●, 1 Sam. 8. 3. Judas, Joh. 12. 6. Mat. 26. 15. Laban, Gen. 31. 41. the Master of the maid, Act. 16. 19 the Jews, Jer. 6. 13. & 8. 10. the young man, Mat. 19 22. the Pharisees, Luke 16. 14. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25. 11. the rich man, Luke 16. 21, etc. See some examples of the danger of covetousness in my first Part of the Marrow of Eccles. History.  
Julius Caesar was of such a covetous disposition, that making War in Spain he picked quarrels with divers rich Cities that he might plunder them: He broke also into the Temples of the gods, and robbed them of their rich gifts which had been bestowed upon them. In his first Consulship he rob the Capitol of three thousand pound weight of gold. In his own, and Pompey's name he took six thousand Talents from Ptolemy King of Egypt. Theat. vitae hum.  
Tiberius Caesar was so overcome by covetousness, that when Cn. Lentulus, a worthy Senator, had in his will declared him to be his heir; he sent, and killed him, that so he might have present possession of his goods. Also when Vonorais King of Parthia, being expelled out of his Kingdom, fled to him for refuge, he seeing that he had brought a mighty mass of treasure with him, killed him, that so he might enjoy his riches. Theat. vitae hum.  
C. Caligula the Emperor having by profuseness, and prodigality wasted the treasure of the Empire, fell afterwards to sordid covetousness, and rapine: whereupon he forced many rich men to make tbeir wills, and therein to declare him to be their heir, and presently after used to poison them, scoffing at them, and saying, that when men had once made their wills, it was fit they should die: Having by a tribute raised a mighty mass of money stripping himself naked, he rolled himself upon it, seeking thereby to satisfy his thirst after gold. He sold also the servants, and householdstuff, Jewels, and ornaments of his sisters, taking the price of them to himself. Theat. vitae hum.  
Nero that monster of men, when by his profuseness, and Luxury, he had wasted the Imperial treasures, fell to such covetousness that he imposed new tributes on his subjects: Injuriously seized upon many rich men's estates, and often put the owners to death: Robbed many Temples, and took away the gold, and silver Images. Theat. vitae hum.  
Sergius Galba, to satisfy his covetousness, imposed great fines upon divers Cities in Spain, and France: Took away from the Image of Jupiter a crown of gold that weighed fifteen pound weight: and having a plentiful supper set before him, he sighed at the consideration of the cost. Theat. vitae hum.  
Vespasian, though he be reckoned amongst the good Emperors: yet he was extreme covetous: Being blamed by his friends for sending such oppressive officers into the Roman Provinces: He answered, that he used them but as sponges to squeeze them when they were full. He imposed a tax upon every family according to the quantity of urine that was made in it, which his son Titus being offended at, and blaming him for it, as dishonourable to so great an Emperor: He answered him little for the present, but a while after when his Publicans had brought in the tribute, he called his son Titus, and bade him smell what ill savour that gold had: Titus smelling, told him that he found no ill savour in it: his father laughing told him that it was urine, and withal added, Dulcis odor lucri, ex re ●ualibet: The smell of gain is sweet out of any thing: Yea from the principle of covetousness he would publicly do such business, as a private man would be ashamed of.  
Didius Julianus the Emperor was so extremely covetous, that he made himself hateful to the people, and being forsaken of all men, was at last slain in his Palace. Guido Bitur.  
Constans Tertius the Emperor going to Rome, spoiled all places both holy, and profane, carrying away more of the riches, & ornaments of the City, than all the Barbarous Nations that had formerly plundered it: He also grievously oppressed his Subjects, especially the inhabitants of Sicily, whereby many parents were forced to sell their own children, which made him so hateful to all, that his own soldiers rose up against him, and slew him. Fulgosus, Lib. 9 c. 4.  
Cardinal Angelot was so basely covetous, that by a private way he used to go into the stable, and steal the oats from his horses: so that on a time the Master of his horse going into the stable in the dark, and finding him there, taking him for a thief, beat him sound: he was also so hard towards his servants, that his Chamberlain watching his opportunity, slew him. Pontanus, lib. de Prin.  
A certain young man in Lacedaemon having bought an house and land at a very under rate: the Magistrates hearing of it, sent for him, and fined him, for that he being a yond man had showed so much covetousness, seeking to enrich himself by the loss of another. AElian. Lib. 14.  
Semiramis caused to be engraven upon her sepulchre: What King soever shall want money, let him open this sepulchre, and he shall find as much as he needs: Darius long after finding this inscription, broke open the sepulchre, but instead of money, he only found this inscription within: Except thou wert a wicked man, and basely covetous, thou wouldst never have broken open the sepulchers of the dead. Stobaeus.  
Anno Christi 1066. Reginherus Bishop of Misnia being at Goslaria, after dinner went into his chamber where he had hid his treasures (being an extreme covetous man) and shut himself in as if he would take a little sleep, but his servants thinking him long, first knocked at the door, and afterwards broke it open, and found him dead with his neck broken, and his body of an ugly colour, lying in a miserable manner upon his money. Lamb. Scaffnaburgensis.  
Caratacus, a Prince of the Britaines being taken prisoner, and carried to Rome, when he had throughly viewed the stately magnificence of that City: What mean you (saith he) when you have these and such like buildings of your own, to covet our small cottages? Camb. Brit. p. 957.  
The Spaniards in the conquest of Peru, told Atabalipa the King thereof, that they were sent from an Emperor (unto whom the Pope had given all that land) to convert them to the Christian faith: Whereunto Atabalipa answered, That he would gladly be friends with the Emperor, because he was so great a Monarch, but in no case with the Pope, because he gave to another that which was none of his own. Pur. Pilgrims. Vol. 4. p. 1445.  
Thira a Dane, wife to Godwin Earl of Kent, used to make Merchandise of England's beauteous Virgins, by selling them at a dear rate into Denmark, seeking thereby to satisfy her own covetousness, and the Danes lusts: which practice she continued till a just reward of God's wrath fell upon her, by a thunderbolt from heaven whereby she was slain. Speed.  
Nigh unto the City of Lunenberg in Germany there flowed plentifully a salt spring, till such time as the rich men engrossing all the profit to themselves, would not suffer the poor to make any profit thereof: whereupon (God being offended at their covetousness) dried up the spring, so that it ran not for a time; yet afterwards upon the readmission of the poor to be sharers in it, it ran again as before. Mori●ons travels. ch. 1. part. 1. pag. 5.  
In the year 1316. there hapening a great famine in Leyden, a poor women went to her own sister that was very rich to borrow a loaf of bread▪ to keep her and her children from starving: her sister denied that she had any in the house: she insisted that she had, whereupon her rich sister fell a swearing, and cursing, praying God that if she had any it might be turned into stone, which God miraculously effected to the confusion of this merciless and perjured woman: One of these loaves turned into stone is kept in an iron grate in Saint Pancratius Church in the same City of Leyden. Belg. Com. Wealth. p 70.  
A begging Philosopher ask a groat of a certain King: the King told him that it was too little for him to give; then give me a talon (quoth the other,) Nay (said the King,) that's too much for a beggar to receive. But God in giving spiritual mercies regards not what is fit for us to ask, or expect, but what stands with his greatness, and goodness to bestow.  
Anno Christi 1570. at Rye in Sussex there was a strange example of God's judgement upon a covetous gentleman, who living near the sea had a Marsh wherein upon poles Fishermen used to dry their nets, for which he received of them yearly a sufficient sum of money: But at length being not content with it, he caused his servants to pluck up the poles, not suffering the Fishermen to come upon his ground any longer, except they would compound at a larger rate: But it came to pass the same night, that the sea breaking in, overwhelmed all his Marsh, which so continueth till this day, saith my Author. holin.  
Anno Christi 914. there was a certain Bishop called Hanno, that dwelled between Mentz, and Cullen, who, in the time of a great famine, having store of corn, and grain, refused to help the poor who cried unto him for relief, desiring, and wishing rather that his corn might be eaten up with Mice and Rats: Whereupon God in Justice sent an Army of Rats and Mice to assault him: To avoid which he built a place in the midst of the river of Rhine (which to this day is called Rats Tower) wherein to secure himself: but all was in vain; for the Rats and Mice swum through the river to him in great abundance, by whom he was devoured. Act. & Mon.  
Q. Cecilius, a Senator of Rome, though he lost much in the Civil War, yet when he died, he left four thousand one hundred and sixteen Bondmen: Three thousand six hundred yoke of Oxen: Two hundred fifty seven thousand head of other cattle, and almost nine millions of treasure, and yet was so basely covetous, that by his will he commanded only eleven Sesterces to be bestowed on his funeral. Plin. l. 33. c. 10.  Take heed and beware of covetousness: For a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth, Luke 12. 15.  

CHAP. XV. Examples of God's judgements for Sacrilege.  
Condemned, and threatened, Mal. 3. 8, 9 Rom. 2. 22. Hag. 1. and 2. 19 Pro. 20. 25. and 3. 9, 10. Such as sinned thus ignorantly were to bring their trespasse-offerring, Levit. 5. 15, 18. Such as eat holy things through simplicity, Levit. 22. 14. or would change them, Levit. 27. 10, 33. Ezek. 48. 14.  
scriptural examples: Achan, Joshua 7. 20, etc. Asa, 2 Chron. 28. J●h●●sh took of the hollowed things, and sent them to Hazael: His servants slew him, 2 King. 12. Shishak took the treasures out of the house of the Lord: Himself with all his posterity was ruined, 2. King. 14. with Jerem. 25. and Hag. 2. 14. Belshazzar carousing in the holy vessels, etc. Dan. 5. Ananias and Sapphira. Act. 5.  
When Xerxes came with his huge Army into Greece, he sent a part of it to Delphos, to fetch away the treasure from the Temple there, but by the way they were encountered with thunder, lightning, and such tempests of wind and rain, that very many of them were slain with it; two great pieces also of Parnassus being torn up by the tempest, were tumbled down with a great noise upon the rest, which crushed them to pieces, so that few of them which went about that Sacrilegious action, escaped with there lives. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
The Phocians in Greece having robbed the Temple of Apollo at Delphos, the other Grecians raised an Army to revenge that Sacrilege, and in a great battle the Phocians were overthrown, many of them slain, & Philomilus their General forced to cast himself down from a high rocks, whereby he broke his neck. Yet afterwards choosing one Onomarchus for their General, they renewed the wars again, and in a great battle which they fought against Philip, King of Macedonia, they were again beaten, and had six thousand slain, and three thousand taken prisoners, all which, as Sacrilegious persons King Philip caused to be thrust through with darts. Diod. Sic. This Sacred War, as they called it, continued nineteen years, which at last was ended by King Philip, and the judgement of the whole business was referred to the Court of the Amphyctions, which was a general Court made up of all the Provinces in Greece: this Court adjudged the walls of all the Phocians Cities to be thrown down: that they should pay yearly out of the fruits of their fields sixty talents: that they should never after have any thing to do, either in Apollo's Temple, or be members of the Court of the Amphictyons, that they should neither use horses, nor Armour, till they had paid back all the money that they had stolen from Delphos: and that they should be branded with infamy as most wicked persons, which had any hand in that sacrilegious theft. Justin. Diodorus. Sic. sets down divers other judgements which befell them for their sacrilege, all their Generals one after another perished by untimely deaths, their soldiers were sooner or later all of them devoured by the sword, yea the Prince's wives that had taken gold chains out of the Temple, had several judgements befell them.  
Antiochus M. being overcome by the Romans, and driven out of Asia minor, went to Babylon, and there intending to rob the Temple of Bell, or Belus, which was full of riches, he was slain in a tumult by the common people. Sirabo.  
Qu. Caepio, a Roman Consul, besieging the City of Tholouse in France, at length took it by storm, and the soldiers finding the Temples very rich, took out all the gold and silver out of them: but of all those that committed this Sacrilege, there was not one that escaped, but came to a miserable end. Cor. Tacitus.  
The Phocians who were the keepers of Apollo's Temple at Delphos, being straightened for want of money in a time of warer, despoiled the Temple of the riches which had been bestowed upon it. All men hated, and cried out of this sacrilege▪ but none went about to revenge it, save Philip King of Macedon, who at this time was weak and scarce taken notice of in the world: when they came to the battle, the Phocians were easily overthrown, and Philip carried away a glorious victory whereby he laid the foundations of that greatness, which himself and his son Alexander afterwards attained. Lipsius. This is somewhat larger before.  
William the Conqueror took away land both from God and men, to dedicate the same to wild beasts, and dogs game; for in the space of thirty miles in compass he threw down thirty six mother-Churches, and drove all the people thereto belonging choir away, which place is now called the New Forest in Hantshire: But God's just judgement not long after followed this Sacrilegious act of the King; for Richard his second son, as he was hunting in this Forest, was blasted with a pestilent air whereof he died: William Rufus, another of his sons, as he was hunting in it, was by chance shot through, and slain with an arrow by Walter Tirrel: Likewise Henry his grandchild by Robert his eldest son, whilst he hotly pursued his game in this Chase, was hanged amongst the boughs, and so died. Camb. Brit. p. 259.  
See in my General Martirolygie, p. 7, 8. God's judgement on Antiochus Epiphanes for his Sacrilege amongst his other sins.  
Myconius a godly divine, being sent over into England, by the German Princes in King Henry the eights days, when he saw him seize upon, and sell the Abbey-lands, abhorring such Sacrilege he returned home, and would have no hand in making peace with so wicked a Prince.  
Calvin, when he saw the Senate of Geneva employing part of the revenues belonging formerly to the Monasteries to civil uses, told them in his Sermon, that he could not endure such Sacrilege, which he knew God in the end would punish most severely: What then will become of our late purchasers of the Church-revenues, which were given to a sacred, not to a superstitious use, as the former? and what will become of those that yet think the Church not bare enough, till they have stripped her of all her revenues?  
Lodowick Count of Oeting, sending for Andrea's an eminent Divine, to assist him in reforming his Churches, when Andreas went to take leave of his own Prince, Christopher of Wittenberg, he charged him, and gave it him in writing that if Count Lodowick set upon the Reformation, that under pretence of Religion he might rob the Church & by seizing upon the revenues of the Monasteries, turn them to his own use, that he should presently leave him as a Sacrilegious person, and come back again.  Thou that abhorrest Idols, committest thou Sacrilege? Rom. 2. 22. Will a man rob God? yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes, and in offerings. Ye are accursed with a curse, etc. Mal. 3. 8, 9  

CHAP. XVI. Examples of Pride, and Arrogance, Ambition, and vainglory  
Many men when they grow great in the world, are so puffed up with pride, that they scarce know themselves; which is, as if the silly Ant the higher that she gets upon her hill, the bigger she should conceit herself to be: It is the devils last stratagem, if he cannot beat us down to sin, he will labour to blow us up with pride; and yet there is nothing that the Lord doth more hate, for he beholds the proud afar off, as if he were not fit to be touched with a pair of tongs: Besides, men by pride do but hasten their own ruin, 
— Tolluntur in altum  
Ut lapsu graviore ruant—   
Solomon assuring us, that Pride goeth before destruction, and an high mind before a fall: as these Examples following will further manifest.  
Forbidden by God, Gal. 5. 26. Phil. 2. 3. Dan. 4. 37. Mark 7. 22. 1 Tim. 3. 6. 1 Joh. 2. 16. The evils of it, Job. 35. 12. Psal. 10. 2, 4. and 59 12. and 73. 6. Prov. 8. 13. and 11. 2. and 13. 10. and 14. 3. and 16. 18. and 29. 23. Threatened by God, Levit. 26. 19 Isa. 9 9 and 16. 6 etc. and 23. 9, 10. and 25. 11. and 28. 1, 3. Jer. 13. 9 and 48. 29. Ezek. 30. 6. Zeph. 2. 10. and 3. 11. Zach. 9 6. and 10. 11. and 11. 3.  
Mourned for, 2 Chron. 32. 26. jer. 13. 17.  
Prayed against, Psal. 31. 20. and 36. 11.  
Complained of, Jer. 49. 16. Ezek. 7. 10. Ezek. 16. 19 49, 56. Dan. 5. 20. Host 5. 5. Obad. 3.  
Scriptural examples: Eve, Gen. 3. 6. Hezekiah, Esa. 39 2. Baruch, jer. 45. 5. Christ's Deciples, Mark. 9 34. the lapsed Angels, jud. 6. Babylon, jer. 50. 29, 32. Senacharib. Esa. 10. 8, etc.  
Abimeleck, Absalon, Adoniah, Athaliah, for their ambition were slain.  
Belshazzer, Dan. 5. 1. etc. Babylon, Esa. 47. 7. Nimrod, Gen. 11. 4.  
Balaam, Numb. 22. 17, etc. Nabal, 1 Sam. 25. 10. Oreb, etc. Psal. 83. 12.  
The two Captains, 2. Kings 1. 9, 11. Edom, Ier, 49. 7, 16. Obad. 3. Hagar, Gen. 16. 4 Haman, Est. 3. 5, etc. Herod, Acts 12. 21. Israel, Esa 9 9, etc. Rabshakeh, 2 Kings 18. 33, etc. Rehoboam, 1 Kings 12. 14. Tyrus, Ezek. 28. 2, etc. Korah, Numb. 16. 3. Nebuchadnezzer, Dan. 3. 15. and 4. 30. the Pharisee, Luke 18. 11. etc. Zebedees' sons, Mat. 20. 21.  
Other examples, Sethos' King of Egypt, growing mighty, grew so proud withal that he made his tributary Kings to draw his Chariot by turns: till (on a time) he espied one of the Kings to look earnestly on the wheel, and demanding the reason thereof, was answered by him, That with much comfort he beheld the lowest spokes turn uppermost by course: whereupon (apprehending the moral) he left off that proud and barbarous custom. Isac. Chron. p. 61.  
Maximus dying the last day of his Consulship, Caninius petitioned Caesar for that part of the day that remained, that he might be Consul, which made Tully jeer him, saying, O vigilant Consul, who never sawest sleep all the time of thy office.  
Pharaoh Ophra called also Apryes, used to boast that he cared not either for God or man, that should seek to take away his Kingdom, but not long after he was taken by Amasis his own officer, and strangled. Herod.  
Caesar Borgia, emulating and imitating julius Caesar, used to say, Aut Caesar, aut nullus: but not long after he was slain in the Kingdom of Navarre.  
Alexander the Great, was so puffed up with his victories, that he would needs be accounted the son of jupiter Hammon, and be worshipped for a god, which Calisthenes the Philosopher, a special friend of his, speaking against, he could never endure him afterwards, and at last caused him to be slain. Val. Max.  
Menecrates the Physician, because he had cured some dangerous, and desperate diseases, assumed to himself the name of jupiter, the chiefest of the gods. AElian, Lib. 12.  
Empedocles the Philosopher, having cured one of a dangerous disease, and seeing that the people almost deified him for the same: that he might seem immortal, and translated into the number of the gods, leapt into the burning mountain of AEtna. Fulgos. Lib. 8. c. 15.  
Cyrus' the first King of the Persians suffered himself to be worshipped with divine honours. Alex. ab Alex. l. 2.  
Antiochus' King of Syria would needs be called god, and have divine worship given unto him. Ibidem.  
Caligula the Emperor commanded that he should be worshipped as a god: caused a Temple to be erected for him: built his house in the Capitol, that so he might dwell with jupiter: but being angry that jupiter was preferred before him, he afterwards erected a Temple in his palace, and would have had the statue of jupiter Olympius in his form translated thither. but the ship that should have fetched it, was broken in pieces with a thunderbolt: He used to sit in the midst of the Images of the gods, and caused the most costly fowls; and birds to be sacrificed to him: he had also certain instruments made, whereby he imitated the thunder, and lightning: and when it thundered indeed, he used to cast stones towards Heaven, saying, Either thou shalt kill me, or I will kill thee: He caused the heads of most of the Idols in Rome to be broken off, and his own to be set in their rooms: Sometimes he would sit with a golden beard, and a thunderbolt in his hand, like jupiter: other sometimes with a Trident, like Neptune: He invited the moon like a woman to come, and lie with him, and boasted that he had got her virginity, for which victory he caused himself to be crowned. He also threatened to banish jupiter out of the City, for that by rain he had hindered his pastime. Fulgos. L. 9 c. 5.  
Domitian the Emperor boasted that he had given the Empire both to his father, and brother, and that they did but restore his own to him again. He commanded that in all writings he should be styled a god, and that all the Images that were made for him should be made of gold, or silver at the least, which must also be placed in the Capitol amongst the gods. Ravisius.  
Heliog ab alus the Emperor would needs be accounted a god, sometimes he would be drawn in his chariot with Lions, sometimes with Tigers, and then he would be called Bacchus. Being angry with the Senators, he drove them all out of the City, and called them his gowned servants. Fulg. L. 9 c. 5,  
Commodus the Emperor commanded divine worship to be given him calling himself the golden Hercules, and caused his statues to be made in the habit of Hercules: He cut off also the head of the Colossus, causing his own head to be set upon it, and a club to be put into his hand, and a brazen Lion at his feet that so he might be like to Hercules. Theat. vi. hum.  
Dioclesian also caused himself to be called god. Idem.  
Sapor King of Persia, writing to Constantine the great, styled himself, Brother to the Sun, and moon, and partner with the stars.  
Anitus was the first amongst the Athenians, that by heaping up riches, ambitiously bribed the people to choose him a Magistrate. Alex. ab Alex. L. 3. c. 7.  
Abimeleck made way for his government by murdering the seventy sons of Gideon. jud. 9  
Tryphon to make way for his coming to the Kingdom, murdered his Master, the young Antiochus, as he was walking with him, 1 Mac. 3.  
For this Herod murdered the babes of Bethlehem.  
Archelaus King of Macedon had a concubine called Cratevas who out of an ambitious desire after the Kingdom slew Archelaus, but within three or four days after herself was slain AElian: L. 8.  
Phraates son to Orodes King of Parthia, to make way for his own coming to the Crown, slew his father, and all his brethren. Theat. vitae hum.  
Tarqvinius Superbus, inflamed with an ambitious desire of rule, suborned some soldiers to murder his father in law Servius Tullius, a brave, and valiant King of the Romans, and afterwards assumed the government and Kingdom, into his own hands. Plinius.  
Ambition caused Romulus to murder his own brother Remus. This set Caesar, and Pompey together by the ears: Non vult Caesárve Priorem, Pompeiúsve parem! Lucan.  
Tiberius Caesar, fearing to be deprived of the Empire, caused many to be put to death, especially such as excelled in estate, and virtues. Dion. But examples of this kind are innumerable.  
Alexander when he was returning out of India, caused huge armour, both for horses, and men to be made, and left there that so after-ages might think that in every thing he excelled all others. Fulg. L. 8.  
Alexander M. having in his army not above fifty thousand, and Darius having a million of men, Alexander's Captains advised him to set upon Darius by night, that so his men might not be discouraged with the sight of the number of their adversaries: to whom he proudly answered, I scorn to steal a victory: for I mean to conquer by valour, not by subtlety: for a victory gotten by stealth, is dishonourable. Q. Cur.  
Curius Dentatus the Roman Consul, overthrew the Samnites in a great battle, and pursuing them to the sea, took many prisoners, whereupon at his return to Rome, he publicly boasted that he had taken so much land as would turn to a waste, wilderness, if he had not taken so many men to plant it, and that he had taken so many men, as that they would perish of famine, if he had not taken so much land to maintain them. Aur. Victor.  
Pompey the Great, when he heard that Iu. Caesar was coming with his army towards Rome, boasted in the Senate, that if he did but stamp with his foot, he could fill Italy with Armies; yet presently after when he heard that Caesar had passed the river Rubicon, he fled from Italy into Epyrus. Pez Mel. Hist.  
Agrippina, Nero's mother consulting with the soothsayers concerning her son's fortune, they told her that he should reign, but that he should murder his mother: whereupon she in the fury of her pride said aloud: and Let him kill me so that prove true. Nero's Life.  
Poppaea Sabina, Nero's wife was excessively proud: Her mules had bridles, and furnitures of gold, were shod with silver, and sometimes with gold: she kept five hundred female-asses always about her Court, in whose milk she often bathed her body; for the care of her skin was such, that she rather wished death, than the decay thereof. Suet. Pliny.  
Solon the Athenian Lawgiver said concerning one of his prime citizens, called Pisistratus, that if he could but pluck out of his head the worm of ambition, and heal him of his greedy desire to rule, there could not be a man of more virtue than he. Plut.  
Themistocles out of an ambitious humour, when he was chosen Admiral by the Athenians, would dispatch no business, till the day whereon he was to depart, that men might take notice of his dispatching so many businesses, and talking with so many persons in so little a time. Plut.  
Daemaratus the Lacedaemonian, being at the King of Persia's Court, and in favour with him, the King bid him ask what he would of him: Daemaratus desired him to give him leave to go up and down the City of Sardis with his Royal hat on his head, as the Kings of Persia used. But Mithropaustes the King's cousin taking him by the hand, said, If the King should grant thy request, the hat on thy head would cover but a little wit. Plut.  
Camillus the Roman General, having after ten years' siege, taken the strong and rich City of Veia, grew very proud upon his success, and was more puffed up by reason of the praises of the people, so that he road through Rome in a triumphant Chariot, drawn by four white horses, which was judged a solemnity only meet for the father, and chief of the gods. Plut.  
Some German Ambassadors coming to Alexander M. to make peace with him, he seeing them to be men of such great bodies, asked them, What it was that the Germans stood in most fear of? supposing that they would have said of him: But they answered, that the only thing that they feared was, lest the heavens should fall upon their heads. Diod. Sic.  
Darius' King of Persia hearing that Alexander M. was come over into Asia with an Army to make a conquest of it, wrote to his Lieutenants, wherein he styled himself King of kings, and Kinsman to the gods, calling Alexander his slave, and commanding them to take that Grecian boy, and whip him with rods, and to put a purple garment upon him, and send him in chains to him, and then to drown all his ships, and mariners, and to transport all his soldiers beyond the red-sea. Diod. Sic. Q. Curtius.  
Alexander M. going out of Egypt to the Temple of Jupiter Hammon, at his coming thither the Priest, being suborned thereunto, saluted him as the son of Jupiter, which so puffed him up with pride, that he commanded himself to be worshipped with divine honours, and to be called Jupiter's son. Q. Cur.  
Darius' King of Persia being overcome in a second battle by Alexander M. sent Ambassadors to him, wherein he gave him thanks for his courtesy to his mother, wives, and children: proffered him the greatest part of his dominions if he would marry his daughter, and one thousand Talents for the ransom of the other Captives. Parmenio told Alexander, that if he were Alexander he would accept of those terms: And I, said Alexander, if I were Parmenio, would rather have the money than glory: But now, said he, I am secure from poverty, and must remember that I am a King, and not a Merchant: and so he returned this proud answer: Tell, faith he, Darius, that it's superfluous to return thanks to his enemy, and wherein I have dealt mildly, and liberally with his family, it proceeds from my good nature, and not to curry favour with him: I would do what he desires if he would be my inferior, but not if he would be my equal: for as the world cannot have two Suns, neither can it contain two Emperors; therefore let him either yield up himself to me to day, or expect the fortune of War to morrow. Q. Cur. Plut.  
See the example of S. Tullius in Parricide.  
John Cappadox Bishop of Constantinople▪ and John surnamed Jeninator, out of their ambition obtained that they should be styled universal Bishops, which Gregory the Great earnestly opposed, Theat. vitae hum.  
Julius Caesar earnestly affecting the office of High Priest, wherein he had Quintus Catulus, a worthy man for his competitour, said unto his mother when they were going to the choice: O mother, this day you shall have your son either High Priest or an exile. Plut.  
Pompey the Great being sent with a great Navy against the Pirates, and hearing that Metellus Praetor of Crete had begun the War against them: he with his Navy assisted them against Metullus, so ambitious he was, that he would endure no competitour in conquering those Pirates. Fulgos. Lib. 8.  
Phidias that made a curious shield for Minerva, was so ambitiously desirous of glory thereby, that he so wrought in his own name, that it could not be defaced without spoiling the shield. Val. Max.  
Themistocles was so ambitious of honour, as that he could not sleep in the night: and being asked the reason of it, he answered: Because the Trophies of Miltiades run so in my head, that they will not suffer me to rest. And being asked in the Theatre whose voice pleased him best? he answered: Of them that most sing my praise. Plut. Cicero.  
Alexander the Great when he was young hearing his Master Democritus affirming that there were many worlds, cried out, Heu me miserum, quod ne uno quidem adhuc potitus sum: Woe is me, that have not yet gotten the dominion of one of them. Val. Max.  
Xerxes' having made a bridge of boats over the Hellespont for the transportation of his huge Army out of Asia into Europe, there arose a great tempest which broke his bridge in sunder, wherewith he was so enraged, that he caused his men to give the sea three hundred stripes, and to throw fetters into it to bind it to its good behaviour: his officers performing his command, cried, O unruly water, thy Lord hath appointed thee this punishment, for that thou hast wronged him that deserved it not from thee, but whether thou wilt or no he is resolved to pass over thee. Herod.  
Themistocles was exceeding ambitious of popular applause, and for that end he got all the names of the Citizens of Athens by heart, that when he met them he might salute them by name: And after his great victories against the Persians he went to the Oympick Games, where all the people gave over beholding the sports that they might look upon him, which so pleased his ambitious humour that he said to his friends, That now he reaped the fruit of all the dangers, and labours that he had gone throw for the safety of Greece.  
Also after the great overthrow given to the Persians by sea, he, with one of his friends walking by the seaside, and seeing many dead bodies cast up, he showed his friend the bracelets, and chains of gold which they had upon them, saying to him: Ea tibi accipe, tu enim non es Themistocles: Take thou those things, for thou art not Themistocles. Plut.  
Pericles the Athenian a little before his death in an oration which he made to the people, told them that he was second to none in knowing, and speaking those things which were necessary to be known, and spoken; and that he so loved his country, that he would never suffer himself to be corrupted with money, to speak or do any thing to the prejudice of it. Plut.  
King Henry the second of England, AnnoChristi 1170. in his life-time caused his son [young Henry] to be crowned King, and on his Coronation-day for honour's sake placed the first dish upon the table himself: Whereupon the Archbishop of York said pleasantly unto him: Be merry (my best son) for there is not another Prince in the whole world which hath such an Officer to serve him at the table this day: To whom the young King scornfully answered: Why do ye wonder? My father doth not think that he doth more than what becomes him. For he being a King only by the mother's side, serveth me who had a King to my father, and a Queen to my mother. Pol. Virgil.  
The Great Cham of Tartary had wont when he had dined to cause his trumpeters to sound their trumpets before his palace-gates, thereby to give notice to all the Kings in the world that now the great Cham had dined they might take leave to go to dinner.  
A poor Spanish Cobbler lying on his deathbed, his eldest son came to him for his last blessing: upon whom he laid a special charge, that he should always remember to retain the Majesty worthy his family.  
A Spanish Cavalier for some faults by him committed was whipped thorough the principal streets of Paris: and keeping a sober pace, he was advised by some that pitied him to go faster that he might scape the better: but he halfe in Choler replied, That he would not alter one step of his pace for all the whipping in Paris.  
A poor woman in Spain attended by three of her Brats went a begging from door to door: some French Merchants travelling that way, out of pity, proffered to take the bigger of her Boys into their service: but she (poor and proud) scorned, as she said, that any of her lineage should endure an Apprenticeship; for, for aught that she knew, or they either, her son (as simple as he stood there) might live to be King of Spain  
The Spaniard begs in this Method: first, he looks about to see whether the coast be clear, before he will utter one suppliant word: then he approaches in a more submiss strain: yet if any one chance to cast an eye that way, he retreats to familiarity: pressing the justness of his demands till he obtains the alms: If it be but a penny or so, he casts it contemptibly into the donors' face: but soon after peaceably searches for the money, and when it's found, prays for the benefactor.  
Sigismond King of Hungary having raised a mighty great Army against the Turks, when he heard that his enemies approached, in great pride said to his soldiers, What need we fear the Turks, who need not fear the falling of the heavens, who with our Spears, and Halberds are able to hold them up if they should fall? But thus relying upon the arm of flesh: his great Army was presently routed, and himself hardly escaped in a little boat over the River Danubius, leaving most of his Army to the slaughter, and captivity of the Turks. Turk. Hist.  
Eunomius the Heretic proudly boasting that he knew God, and his Divinity: Basil to convince him of his ignorance, and folly, gravelled him in twenty one questions about the body of a Pismire. Epist. 168. ad Eunom.  
Philip King of Macedonia proudly boasting of his great victory over the Grecians at Cheronea: Archidamus, son to Agesilaus, took him wisely down with this cooler: You cannot (saith he) see your shadow one jot longer, after this great victory than it was before. Look. of the H. War.  
Henry the sixth, the Emperor of Germany, being tired out by his Wars with the Pope, at last submitted to be crowned by him: The Pope also upon some advantageous conditions to himself assented thereunto: and sitting in his chair Pontifical, he held the Crown of gold between his feet: the Emperor kneeling and bowing down his head, received it thereon: but presently the Pope with his foot struck it off again to the ground, declaring that he had power to depose him again in case that he offended him. Act. & Mon.  
In the beginning of Queen Mary's reign, Doctor Pendleton, and Master Sanders meeting together began to speak of the Persecution that was like to ensue, about which Master Sanders showed much weakness, and many fears; to whom Pendleton said, What man? there is much more cause for me to fear then for you, forasmuch as I have a big, and fat body, yet will I see the utmost drop of this grease of mine molten away, and the last gobbet of this flesh of mine consumed to ashes before I will for sake Jesus Christ, and his truth which I have professed: yet not long after upon trial, poor, feeble, faint hearted Sanders (by the power and goodness of God) boldly, and stoutly by his Ministry confirmed his flock, and sealed the truth with his blood: whereas this proud Pendleton played the Apostate, and turned Papist. Act. & Mon.  

A fearful Example of God's judgement upon pride in hair.  
A most loathsome, and horrible disease, bred by Luxury, and excess, seized especially upon women, and by reason of a viscous, venomous humour, glues together the hair of the head, with a prodigious, ugly implication, and intanglement: sometimes taking the form of a great Snake, sometimes of many little Serpents, full of nastiness, vermin, and noisome smell: and that which is most to be admired, and never eye saw before, pricked with a needle, they yield bloody-drops: and at the first spreading of this dreadful disease in Poland, all that cut off this horrible, & snaky hair, lost their eyes, or the humour falling down upon other parts of the body tortured them extremely: It began not many years ago in Poland, and afterwards entered into many parts of Germany: And me thinks (saith mine author) our monstrous Fashionists, both males and females: The one for nourishing their horrid bushes of vanity: the other for their most unnatural, and cursed cutting of their hair, should every hour fear and tremble, lest they should bring it upon their own heads, and amongst us in this Nation. Bolton.   

Examples of such as have sought honour by wickedness.  
Cleopes King of Egypt began to build a huge Pyramid, but wanting money before he had finished it, and having a beautiful daughter, he prostituted her amongst his workmen, thereby to get money to perfect his great work which he left as a perpetual monument of his wickedness, and folly. Herod. L. 4.  
Rhodophe, a famous strumpet in Egypt, having gotten a vast some of money by her whoredoms; to get herself a great name, built a Pyramid, though less than the other, yet of far more curious workmanship. Plut.  
Erostratus a young man, to make himself famous, and to perpetuate his name, set Diana's Temple at Ephesus on fire, which for the stately fabric was one of the wonders of the world. Val. Max. Lib. 8. C. 15.  
Pausanius ask one by what means he might suddenly become famous? the other answered, If he would kill some famous man: whereupon he presently slew King Philip. Ibidem.  
Caligula seeing that he could not attain a great name by his virtue, used often to wish that some notorious judgement might fall out in his time, that thereby his name might be remembered. Fulg. Lib. 8. Cap. 15.  The wicked through the Pride of his countenance will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts, Ps. 10. 4.   

CHAP. XVII. Examples of Humility.  
COmmanded, Col. 3. 12. 1 Pet. 5. 5, 6. Jer. 13. 18. Jam. 4. 10. Mich. 6. 8. 2 King. 22. 19  
Commended, 2 Chron. 34. 27 & 12. 6, 7, 12. & 30. 11. & 32. 26 Mich 6. 8. Act. 20. 19 Prov. 16. 19 Ps. 131. 2. Lam. 3. 20.  
Promises made to it, Prov. 15. 33. & 22. 4 Luke 1. 4, 11. 2 Chron. 7. 14. Mat. 18. 4. & 23. 12. Job. 22. 29. Psal. 9 12. & 10. 12. & 2, 9 & 34. 2. & 69 32. Isa. 57 15. Jam. 4. 6. Leu. 26. 41. Isa. 2. 11. & 5. 15. & 10. 33. Prov. 29. 23.  
Contrary complained of, Jer. 44. 10. Dan. 5. 22. 2 Chr. 36. 12. & 33. 23.  
Scriptural examples, Abram, Gen. 18. 27. & 23. 7. Jacob, Gen. 32. 10. & 33. 3. joseph's brethren, Gen. 50. 18. Moses, Exod. 3. 11. & 4. 10. & 18. 7. Numb. 12. 3. Gideon, Jud. 6. 15. & 8. 2, 23. Reubenites, Jos. 23. 21, 22. Ruth, ch. 2. 11. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 16. David, 1 Sam. ●8. 18, 23. & 24. 8, 14. & 26. 20. & 2 Sam 7. 18. & 15. 26, 30. Abigail, 1 Sam. 25. 41. Mephibosheth, 2 Sam. 9 8. & 19 27 28. Solomon, 1 King. 3. 7. Ahab, 1 King. 21. 27. the Captain, 2 King. 1. 13. Naaman, 2 King. 5. 9 Hezekiah, 2 King. 20. 19 2 Chron. 32. 26. Josia, 2 King. 22. 19 Jehosaphat, 2 Chron. 19 3. & 20. 5. Manasseh, 2 Chron. 33. 12. Job, ch. 1. 20. & 9 15. Isaiah, ch. 20. 2. Jeremiah, ch. 1. 6. & 11. 19 Esekiel, ch. 2. 1. Nabuchadnezzar, Dan. 2. 46. Daniel, ch. 9 7, 18. John Baptist, Mat. 3. 1, 14. Mar. 1. 7. Christ, Isa. 53. 7. Mat. 3. 13. & 8. 20. & 11. 29. & 20. 28. Centurion, Mat. 8 8. Luke 7. 6. Woman, Mat. 15. 25, 27. Mark 7. 28. Apostles, Mat. 21. 7. Vir. Marry, Luke 1. 38. Elizabeth, Luke 1. 41, 42. Peter, Luk. 5. 8. Act. 10. 26. Publican. Luk. 18 13. Paul, Act. 9 6. & 14. 14. & 22. 10. Rom. 15. 30. 1 Cor. 15. 8, 9 2 Cor. 11. 7. & 12. 11. Eph. 3. 8. Phil. 4. 12. 1 Thes. 2. 7. 2 Thes. 1. 11. 1 Tim. 1. 15.  
Other examples: The Grecians being ready to join battle with Xerxes his navy, the Lacedæmonians would needs appoint an Admiral for the Grecian navy, which of right belonged to the Athenians, yet the Athenians preferring the safety of Greece before their own right, willingly condescended to it. Intelligebant enim interituram esse Graeciam, si de dominate intempestive contenderent, etc. Herod.  
The Grecians being ready to join battle with the Persians, there arose a contention between the Athenians, and Areadians about the precedency of place: the Athenians said to them: Though we might justly challenge the precedency in regard of our actions both ancient, and modern, yet considering the present state of affairs, we will not now contend about it: but will humbly submit to the judgement of the Lacedæmonians, let them place us where they please: only this we are resolved of, that where ever they place us, we will endeavour to honour the place by our valiant actions. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Mardonius the Persian General being beaten by the Grecians, and his army routed, himself with most of the Persian Nobility fled into the City of Thebes: Whereupon one Lampus persuaded Pausanias the King of Lacedaemon to ●lay Mardonius with the other Persian Nobles, telling him that it would much redound to his hounour: But Pausanias being no whit puffed up with the victory, answered him humbly, that such cruelty was fi●ter for the Barbarians than the Grecians, and therefore, ●aith he, I am only content with the honour of speaking, and doing such things as may be pleasing to my Spartans. Pez. Mel Hist.  
See the example of Aristides in Constancy, and in Moderation.  
In the Wars which the Grecians made with Darius, when the Genera●ship of the Athenians was conferred upon Aristides, he in humility transferred it to Miltiades, saying to the other Captains, It is not dishonourable, but honest, and safe to obey, and submit to the command of wise men. Plut.  
Before the battle of Marathon the Tagaeatae strove with the Athenians about the chiefest place in the Army: whereupon Aristides said to them: Locus neque dat, neque ad●mit virtutem, etc. The place doth neither give, for take away valour: therefore whatever place ye assign unto us, we will endeavour to adorn, and defend the same, that so we may do nothing unworth our former victories: for we came hither not to contend with our friends, but to fight with our enemies; nor to boast of the actions of our Progenitors, but to prove ourselves valiant men; for this present battle shall show how much Greece oweth to every City, Captain, and private soldiers. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Brasidas the Lacedaemonian General having given the Athenians a great overthrow, yet shortly after died of a wound that he received in that battle: after whose death his mother hearing every one highly extolling his valour, said: My son truly was a good, & a valiant man, yet he hath left behind him many of his fellow Citizens, that far excel him in virtue, and valour: The Ephori hearing of this her speech, caused her to be publicly honoured, and praised, for that she preferred the public honour of her country, before the private praise, and glory of her son. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
After the death of Romulus, the Romans chose Numa Pompilius, a Sabine of the City Cures for their King, and sent Ambassadors to him to acquaint him with their choice, and to desire his present repair to their City: The Ambassador's thought that few words would have prevailed with him to accept of it: But he being a prudent, and humble man, answered them, that change, and alteration of a man's life. was exceeding dangerous, but for him that lacked nothing, neither had cause to complain of his present state, it was great folly to leave his present known condition, and to enter into a new, and unknown, so that it was long before they could prevail with him to accept of the Kingdom. Plut.  
Certain fishermen of the Isle of Co, casting their net into the sea, some strangers that were passing by, would needs buy their draught at an adventure, and when they drew up their net, there came up in it a three-footed stool of massy gold: hereupon the strangers, and fishermen fell at strife about it, and their Citizens taking part on both sides, War had like to have ensued betwixt them: But the Oracle at Delphos being consulted with, commanded them to give the stool to the wisest man that then was: upon this they sent it to Thales at Miletum: But Thales sent the stool to Bias, judging him a wiser man than himself: He again sent it to another as a wiser man than himself: and the third to a fourth; so that being thus posted from man to man, at last it came back to Thales again, who sent it to Thebes, and dedicated it to the Temple of Apollo. Plut.  
Solon was earnestly solicited by the Athenians to take upon him the sovereignty of the City, and country: His friends also much pressed him to it, telling him that he was no better than a beast, if for fear of the name of a Tyrant, he should refuse the Kingdom, which is the most just and honourable estate if it be undertaken by an honest man: notwithstanding all which importunity, he absolutely refused it. Plut.  
Epaminondas the Theban General, that had gotten so many, and great victories, and thereby had advanced the honour of his country above all other country's in Greece, yet withal was so humble, that he refused the governments that were proffered to him: and saith one, Honours ità gessit, ut ornamentum non accipere, sed dare ipse dignitati videretur. Plin.  
Philopoemen the victorious general of the Megalopolitans, was a great contemner of riches, and fine apparel, and very humble. On a time he sent word to a Citizen of Megara, that he would come and sup with him: the Citizen told his wife, and so went into the market to make some provision: in the mean time the good wife hearing that she should have so great a man come to her house, bustled about to get all things ready: when presently came in Philopoemen, clothed in a mean habit, whom the good wife looking upon and supposing him to be a servant sent before, she bade him to help her to get supper: Philopoemen presently obeyed, put off his coat, took an axe, and fell to cleaving of wood: presently came in the Citizen, and seeing him about such a business, said, What mean you, O Philopoemen, by this? Philopoemen answered, Quid aliud nisi deformitatis poenas luo? I am well enough served, for coming in such mean apparel. Polybius.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta was of such an humble disposition, that though he excelled in honour, power, and in the Kingdom, whereby he had gained the love of all men, yet he was never observed to boast of his merits, or to endure that others should praise him. Plut▪  
When the Thasian people, for some great favours received from him, had built Temples to the honour of Agesilaus King of Sparta, & offered sacrifices to him as to a god: they sent Ambassadors to him to certify him thereof: But he said unto them, Can your countrymen make gods of men? to whom they answered, that they could. Well then, said Agesilaus, let them first make themselves gods, and then I will believe that they can make me one. Xenophon.  
Claudius' the Roman Emperor, was so humble, that he would not suffer any to give him divine worship as his predecessor had done: When he chose any to public offices, he would not suffer them to return him thanks in the Senate, as had been used: but said, You owe me no thanks, as if ambitiously you had sought these places, but I owe them to you for helping me to govern the Commonwealth: which if you perform well, I will give you greater thanks.  
When Titus had taken Jerusalem, he had many Crowns sent him from Syria, Egypt, and all the neighbouring countries, all giving him the name of Conqueror, but he refused them all, saying: I have not done this for myself: but have only lent my hands to God, who hath thus declared his wrath against the Jews. Suidas.  
It was a custom amongst the Romans, that when they had gotten any notable victory the General used to send letters decked with Laurel to the Consuls at Rome, and to desire them Decernere supplicationes: whereby it seems that they thought that they stood in need of Prayers, rather than of Praises.  
The humility of Scipio Affricanus was such, that after all his great victories against the Carthaginians, and triumphs over Hannibal, he was content to serve as a Lieutenant in the Wars of Asia under Lucius Scipio his younger brother. Plut.  
William the Conqueror gave a Manor, and certain yard-lands in Buckingam-shire to one upon this condition, that the possessor, or occupier thereof (mark ye proud and dainty ones) should find litter for the King's bed whensoever he came that way. Camb. Brit.  
The Emperor Frederick, after his victory over the Gunzians in Hungary, said thus to his soldiers: We have done a great work, my soldiers: but there remains a greater behind, viz. to use it humbly, to bridle our avarice, and desire of Revenge. Look. of the H. War.  Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty; & before honour is humility, Prov. 18. 12. Be ye clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble, 1 Pet. 5. 5.  

CHAP. XVIII. Examples of Anger, Wrath, Malice, Hatred, Revenge.  
Anger is sometimes lawful, yea a duty, when a man is angry at his own sins, or others, or at whatsoever hindereth the glory of God: this is commanded, Eph. 4. 26. 2 Cor. 7. 11.  
Examples of it: Moses, Exod. 16. 20. and 11. 8. and 32. 19 Leu. 10. 16. Numb. 16. 15. Elijah, 1 Kings 19 14. Nehemiah, Nehem. 5. 6. Jeremiah, Jer. 6. 11. David, 2 Sam. 12. 5. Christ, Mat. 16. 23. Mark 3. 5. Peter, Act. 5. 3. Jacob, Gen. 30. 2.  
But most commonly its sinful, and therefore forbidden by God, Eccles. 7. 9 Mat. 5. 22. Eph. 4. 26. Col. 3. 8. Tit. 1. 7.  
The evils of it, Prov. 14. 17. and 21. 19 and 22. 24. and 25. 8. 23. and 29. 20, 22. and 27. 4. Jam. 1. 26.  
It's condemned, and threatened, Gen. 49. 7. Psal. 37. 8. Eccles. 7. 9 Eph. 4. 31. Col. 3. 8. Rom. 12. 19 Jam. 1. 19 20.  
Examples of it out of Scripture: Simeon, and Levi, Gen. 49. 6. Ahashuerus, Esther 1. 12. Ahab, 1 King. 22. 26. Ahaziah, 2 King. 1. 9 Asa, 2 Chron. 16. 10. Absalon, 2 Sam. 14. 30. Balaam, Num. 22. 27. Balak, Num. 24 10. Eliab, 1 Sam. 17. 28. Haman, Est. 3. 5, etc. Jehoram, 2 King. 6. 31. Cain, Gen. 4. 5 etc. Naaman, 2 King. 5. 11. Potiphar, Gen 39 19 Pharaoh, Exod. 10. 28. Saul, 1 Sam. 18. 8. & 20 30. Uzziah, 2 Chron. 26. 19 Nabuchadnezzar, Dan. 2. 12. & 3. 13, 19 the elder brother, Luk. 15. 28.  
Examples of godly men that have thus sinned, Jacob, Gen. 31. 36. David, 1 Sam. 25. 21, 22. 2 Sam. 6. 8. Elijah, 1 King. 19 4. Job, Chap. 3. 1, etc. Jeremiah, Jer. 20. 14, etc. Sarai. Gen. 16. 5. Rachel, Gen. 30. 1. Moses, Num. 20. 10. Jonah, Chap. 4. 8. james, and john, Luk. 9 54. Paul, and Barnabas, Act. 15. ●9.  
Examples out of other Authors: Athenodorus, the Philosopher when he went to take his leave of Augustus Caesar, left him this rule: O Caesar, saith he, remember that when thou art angry, thou neither speakest, nor dost aught till thou hast repeated over destinctly the Greek Alphabet. Eras. Lib. 4. Apophth.  
Cotys King of Thrace, having many curious vessels, but very brittle, presented to him, he gave the man that brought them a great reward, and presently broke all the vessels in pieces, and being asked the reason of it he answered: Because knowing that I am soon angry, I may prevent being angry with those that might hereafter break them. Eras. Lib. 5. Adag.  
Alexander Magnus, being of a choleric disposition obscured three of his greatest victories, with the death of three of his friends, causing Lysimachus to be cast to a Lion, Clitus to be slain with a spear, and Calisthenes to be put to death. Theat. vitae hum.  
King Perses being overcome by Paulus AEmilius, grew into such a passion, that he slew two of his Nobles which came to comfort him; which so provoked the rest that they all forsook him. Theat. vitae hum.  
L. Sylla, who in his anger had spilt the blood of many, at last in his fury, raging, and crying out against one that had broken promise with him, thereby broke a vein within him, vomiting out his blood, soul, and anger together. Val. Max. lib. 9  
Amilcar the Carthaginian did so extremely hate the Romans, that having four sons, he used to say that he bred up those four Lions whelps for the destruction of the Roman Empire. Probus in vita.  
Semiramis as she was dressing her head, news being brought that Babylon rebelled against her: she was so incensed, that in that habit, her hair half tied up, and half hanging loose, she hastened to reduce it, and never dressed up her head till she had subdued that great City. Polyb.  
Tomyris Queen of Scythia, having overcome, and taken Cyrus' King of Persia, caused his head to be cut off, and thrown into a bowl of blood, bidding him to drink his fill, for that he had so much thirsted after blood, and had slain her son in the Wars: Val. Max.  
Lysander the Lacedaemonian was noted to be of such an implacable disposition, that nothing could appease his malice, but the death of the person with whom he was angry: whereupon it grew to a proverb, That Greece could not bear two Lysander's. Pez: Mel. Hist.  
Alexander M in a drunken feast that he made after his conquest of Persia, began to boast of his great victories, and achievements to the distaste of his own Captains, insomuch as one of them called Clitus, speaking to another, said, He boasts of those victories which were purchased with other men's blood: Alexander suspecting that he spoke against him, asked what he said? and when all were silent, Clitus spoke of the great victories which Philip his father had gotten in Greece, preferring them before these: which so incensed Alexander, that he bade him be gone out of his presence: and when Clitus hastened not, but multiplied words, the King rose up in a great fury, and snatching a lance out of his Squire's hand, therewith he thrust Clitus thorough, and killed him: This Clitus had formerly saved the King's life in the battle against Darius: He was an old soldier of King Philip's, and had performed many excellent exploits. Besides, his mother had nursed Alexander, and he was brought up with him as his foster-brother: So that Alexander when the heat of his anger was over, was so enraged against himself for this murder, that he was about with the same lance to have murdered himself, if he had not been violently restrained by his servants. Q. Cur.  
Caius Caligula was of a most malicious disposition, for which end he kept two books, which he called his sword and dagger, wherein he wrote the names of all such as he had appointed to death. He had such a chest of all sorts of the most exquisite poisons, that when afterwards it was thrown into the sea by his successor Claudius, it poisoned a great multitude of fishes. Sueto.  
Amilcar the Carthaginian, at what time he did sacrifice, being ready to take his journey into Spain, called his young son Hannibal, being then but nine years old, and caused him to lay his hand upon the Altar, and to swear that being come to man's estate, he should pursue the Romans with immortal hatred, and work them all the mischief that possibly he could. Sir. W. Raw.  
King Edward the first of England going against Bruce King of Scotland, caused his eldest son, and all his Nobles to swear, that if he died in his journey, they should carry his corpse about Scotland with them, and not suffer it to be interred till they had vanquished the Scots, and subdued the whole Kingdom. Sed ira mortalium debet esse mortalis, saith Lactantius.  
Darius' being offended with the Athenians for assisting his enemies, he called for a bow, wherewith he shot up an arrow towards heaven, saying, O Jupiter, grant that I may be revenged upon the Athenians: He appointed also one of his servants every night when he was at supper to say to him: Here, memento Atheniensium: Master, remember the Athenians. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Camillus a Noble Roman, after many great services done for the Commonwealth, was, at the instigation of a wicked detractor, condemned by the common people to pay a greater sum of money than he was able: But he, scorning such an open shame, resolved to go into voluntary exile; and so taking leave of his wife, children, and friends, he went out of the City-gate, but then turning again, and lifting up his hands towards the Capitol, he said, O ye gods, if it be of spite, and malice that the common people thus drive me away, then let them have quickly cause to repent, and stand in need of me. Put.  Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart, Leviticus 19 17. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce: and their wrath, for it was cruel, Gen. 49. 7.  

CHAP. XIX. Examples of Patience, Moderation, and Meekness.  
SOme of the Heathens have attained to a great eminency in this virtue of Patience: but Christians are to add it to the number of their graces, 2 Pet. 1. 6. And indeed it is that that gives a great lustre to all the rest: Humility is the root whence it springs, and the fruit of it is both amiable, and profitable: It puts, and keeps a man in possession of his soul, Luk. 21. 19 It makes all burdens light, and is much improved by exercise, Rom. 5. 3. Moses his meekness, and Jobs patience are exemplary, and so held forth in the Scripture: And these which follow also may be useful to quicken us to an earnest pursuit after this so excellent a virtue.  
Commanded, Luke 21. 19 Col. 1. 11. Rome 12. 12. 1 Thes. 5. 14. Jam. 5. 7, 8. etc. 1 Tim. 6. 11. Heb. 10. 36. & 12. 1. 2 Pet. 1. 6. 1 Pet. 2. 20. Mat. 11. 29.  
Commanded, Eccles. 7. 8. 2 Cor. 6. 4. & 12. 12. 1 Tim. 3. 3. 2 Tim. 2. 24. 2 Thes. 1 4. Tit. 2. 2. Heb. 6. 12. Jam. 1 3 4. Rev. 2. 2, 3, 19 & 13. 10. & 14. 12. Psal. 22. 26. & 25. 9 & 37. 11. & 76. 9 & 147. 6. & 149 4. Isa. 29. 19 Mat. 5. 5. 1 Pet. 3. 4.  
Scriptural examples: Paul, 2 Cor. 6. 4. Moses, Num. 12. 3. Joseph. Gen. 45. 5. & 50. 17, 19 Gideon, Jud. 8. 2. Hannah, 1 Sam. 1. 15. Saul, 1 Sam. 10. 27. & 11. 12, 13. David, 2 Sam. 16. 10. 1 Sam. 24. 8. Mephibosheth, 2 Sam. 19 30. Prophets, Jam. 5. 10, 11. Apostles, Act. 5. 41. Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 1. 3. & 2. 14. Hebrews, ch. 10. 〈◊〉▪ John, Rev. 1. 9  
Other examples: A young man striking Lycurgus on the face with a staff, whereby he dashed out one of his teeth, the people apprehended him, and delivered him to Lycurgus to punish him as he pleased. Lycurgus took him home with him to his house, spoke never a soul word to him, only commanded him to wait upon him: The young man, now sensible of his fault willingly obeyed him, and observing his strict life, and his constancy in enduring labour, he began first to reverence, and then to love him with this heart, so that of a fierce, rash, and ill conditioned youth, he became a grave, and wise man. Plut.  
The two Navies of Xerxes, and the Grecians being near together, the Grecians would have made a dishonourable retreat, at which time Themistocles being in counsel with Eurybiades, because Themistoles persuaded their stay, Eurybiades held up his staff as though he would have stricken him: Strike me if thou wilt, said Themistocles, so thou wilt but hear me: Euryb. wondering at his patience, suffered him to say what he would, whereby at last he was brought to reason. Plut. So we should say to God, Strike us if thou wilt but hear our prayers.  
Pericles an Athenian Orator, by the study of Philosophy attained to such an honest behaviour and patient spirit, that he was never troubled with any thing that crossed him. On a time there was a naughty fellow that did nothing all the day long but rail upon him in the marketplace, though he was a public Magistrate, before all the people, yet did he take no notice of it, but all the while dispatched sundry businesses of importance till night came; and then with a sober pace went home to his house, though this lewd varlet followed him with open defamation all the way: and when he came home, it being dark, he called his man, and caused his man with a toreh to light this fellow home. Plut.  
Acertaine Lacedaemonian speaking many things freely against Artaxerxes M. the King bade one of his Captains tell him, Thou mayest truly speak what thou wilt against the King, nevertheless he will speak and do what he pleases. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta returning into his own country after great victories in Asia, and Greece, would not take any revenge upon his adversaries, but brought it to pass that they were chosen Magistrates, and Captains, and when they should have been questioned, and punished for their avaricious, and unjust using of their power, he assisted them, and freed them from danger, by which meek dealing he made of adversaries, his fast friends. Xenoph.  
Philip King of Macedon besieging the City of Methon, as he was walking about, one from the walls shot an arrow at him, whereby he put out his right eye, which yet he took so patiently, that when the Citizens a few days after sent out to treat with him about the surrender, he gave them honourable terms, and after the surrender took no revenge upon them for his eye. Justin.  
Alexander in his younger days, was of a very mild, and patient spirit insomuch as being told that some of his friends used in secret to detract from him, he bore it patiently saying: Regium est malè audire cum benefeceris: It's a Kingly thing to hear ill, when one doth well. Plut.  
Photion the Athenian being condemned by the people to die, when all others mourned, and wept, he only with a meek spirit, and undaunted countenance went to the prison, and being asked by a friend, what he would have to his son Photion? Tell him, said he, that I command him never to think upon this injury which the Athenians do me: And when the executioner wanted poison to give him, which could not be bought under twelve Drachmas, Photion called one of his friends, and bade him give him the money, for, said he, A man cannot die at Athens, except he pay for his own bane. Plut.  
Vespasian the Emperor was of so meek a disposition, that he would never take notice of or remember injuries. Suet.  
Titus Vespasianus would not receive any accusation against those that spoke evil of him, saying, Ego cum nihill faciam dignum propter quod contumeliâ afficiar, mendacia nihil curo: As long as I do nothing that deserves reproach, I care not for lies. Suet.  
Aristides having been banished Athens by the envy, and malice of Themistocles, three years after when Xerxes came against Greece, he was called home by the Athenians again: and forgetting all the former wrongs that he had received from Themistocles, he cordially joined with him in promoting the public good, and advancing Themistocles his honour thereby: using this moderate speech to him: If we be wise, let us lay aside our former youthly, and vain contentions, and let us now strive who shall do most for the public good of our country, thou by thy valour, and I by my counsel, and undergoing the office of a servant to thee. Plut.  
Beza with some other of his Colleagues disputing with some Jesuits about the Eucharist: the Jesuits broke forth into passion, calling them Vulpes, Serpents, Simias, Foxes, Serpent's Apes: to whom Beza replied, Nos non magis credimus, quam transubstantiationem: we believe all that, as much as we do Transubstantiation. See his Life in my first Part.  
Dr. Cranmers' gentleness in pardoning wrongs was so great, that it grew into a Proverb, Do my Lord of Canterbury a shrewd turn, and then you shall be sure to have him your friend whilst he liveth. See his Life in my first Part.  
The Pythagoreans, if at any time through anger they broke forth into evil speaking, yet before the Sunsetting by giving their hands each to other, they renewed their friendship again.  
Theodosius the Emperor upon a fault committed by the Inhabitants of Thessalonica, commanded severe punishment to be inflicted upon them, which was so unadvisedly executed, that as well the innocent, as the nocent were involved therein: The Emperor afterward coming to Milan, would have entered into the Church to have communicated with other Christians; but Ambrose the Bishop thereof (though otherwise a man of admiral mildness) resisted and excommunicated him: in which estate he continued for eight months, and then upon his submission was absolved, and received again into the Congregation: And that he might prevent the like offence afterwards, he enacted a Law, that thirty days should pass betwixt the sentence of death, and the Execution of it: And to suppress his Choler (whereunto he was very subject) his usual manner was to repeat the Greek Alphalet, before he uttered any speech savouring of that humour. See Ambrose his Life in my first Part.  
Socrates an Heathen, when one gave him a box of the ear, only said, What an ill thing is it that men cannot foresee when they should put on an helmet before they go abroad? And at another time being kicked by one: If an Ass should kick me (said he) should I spurn him again? And when another had wronged him, he said, I would have smitten thee but that I am angry.  
Nicolas of Johnvile being condemned by the Papists to die for the cause of God, as he was carried in a Cart to execution, his own father coming with astaffe, would have beaten him, but the officers not suffering it, were about to strike the old man: The son calling to them desired them to let his father alone, saying, he had power over him to do in that kind what he pleased: but Christ was dearer to him then the dearest friend on earth. Act. & Mon.  
Aristippus an Heathen, went of his own accord to AEschines his enemy, saying, Shall we not be reconciled till we become a tabletalk to all the country? and when AEschines answered that he would most gladly be at peace with him: Remember then, said Aristippus that although I be the elder, and better man, yet I sought first unto thee: Thou are indeed a far better man than 〈…〉 (said AEschines) for I began the quarrel, but thou the reconcilement.  
Julius Caesar being extremely defamed by Clavus the Orator, and Catullus the Poet: Yet afterwads when truth settled shamefastness on their foreheads, and repentance in their consciences, Caesar was satisfied with it, and seeing Calvus desire his friendship, but durst not entreat it, he in an express letter offered it unto him; and for Catullus, he invited him to supper the same day that he published his Poem against him. Suet.  
Augustus Caesar was also of the same disposition: For when as Timagines an Historian, wrote against him, together with his wife, daughters, and all his family: he only sent to him, advising him to use his tongue, and pen with more moderation, especially towards him, and his friends: For Augustus had bred him up: but he still persevering, and the Emperor being enforced to take notice of it, by way of punishment, he only sent to him to retire himself out of the City of Rome into the country. Seneca.  
King Henry the sixth was of that meek disposition, that being wounded in the side by a Ruffian, whilst he was a prisoner in the Tower: when afterwards he was restored to his Kingly estate, he freely forgave him the fact: and another like Ruffian striking him on the face, he punished with this only reprehension: Forsooth, you are to blame to strike me your anointed King: Oaths he used none, but in weighty matters his affirmation was, forsooth, and forsooth. Sp. Chron. p. 86●  
Austin, when the Donatists upbraided him unworthily with the impiety, and impurity of his former life: Look (said he) how much they blame my fault, so much I commend, and praise my Physician. See his Life in my first Part.  
A fellow objecting to Beza his youthly Poems: This man (said he) vexeth himself, because Christ hath vouchsafed to me his grace. See his life in my first Part.  Be ye not stothful, but followers of them who through faith, and patience inherit the promises, Heb. 6. 12. Vince animos ir ámque tuam, qui caeter a vincis.  

CHAP. XV. Examples of God's judgements upon Apostates, and backsliders.  
TRue grace is not like a slight stain, but a durable die, and graine-colour which can never be washed out: the gates of hell cannot prevail against the faith of Gods elect: so that though they may lose the lustre of their graces, yet not the graces themselves, but a see will still remain in them: The reason then why some glorious professors do fall like stars from heaven, is, because they were never fixed in the true Orb: They had a name only that they lived, but were dead, Rev. 3. 1. they had an evil heart of unbelief in them, and therefore they depart away from the living God, Heb. 3. 12. They began in hypocrisy, and so end in Apostasy: But that the danger, & misery of such persons may more manifestly appear unto us, lay to heart these texts, & Examples following.  
Foretold, 2 Thes. 2. 3. Exod. 32. 8. 1 Tim. 4. 1. Mat. 24. 12.  
Complained of, Jer. 8. 5. Prov. 2. 13. Esa. 31. 6.▪ Jer. 7. 24. and 2. 21. and 6. 28. 1 Tim. 1. 19  
Threatened, Ps. 125. 5. Heb. 10. 38, 39 Mat. 10. 33. 2 Pet. 2. 1. Prov. 14. 14.  
It's sometimes partial, as Peter's, Mat. 26. 74, 75. Aaron's, and the Israelites, Exod. 32. 1, etc. Rehoboams, and Judah, 2 Chron. 12. 1, 6. Manasses, 2 Chron. 32. 2, 12, etc.  
Sometimes total, Heb. 3. 12. and 6. 6. and 10. 39 as Judas, Acts 1. 18. Demas, 2 Tim. 4. 10. Diotrephes, 3 Joh. 9 Hymeneus, and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1. 20. Hymeneus, and Philetus, 2 Tim. 2. 17. Alexander, 2 Tim. 4. 14.  
Other examples, jeroboam the son of N●bat fell from the service of God, and his true worship, and erected two golden calves in Dan, and Bethel, and when the Prophet prophesied against his Idolatry, he stretched forth his hand against him, which was immediately dried up: But not taking warning hereby, shortly after the Lord struck his son Abijah with sickness, whereof he died, 1 Kings 14. Then was he assaulted by Abijam King of Judah, and though Jeroboams Army was twice so big, yet was he overthrown, and lost five hundred thousand of his men, besides some of his Cities, and not long after, himself was stricken by God, that he died.  
Jehoram King of judah, though he had been religiously educated by his father jehosaphat, and had seen his zeal in purging out Idolatry, and maintaining the pure service of God, yet marrying Athalia, the daughter of Ahab, he turned an Idolater, and caused the men of Judah to run a whoring after strange gods: whereupon the Arabians, and Philistines rose up against him, wasted his country, rob him of his treasures, took away his wives, and murdered all his children save Jehoahaz his youngest son: After which the Lord smote him with an incurable disease in his bowels, so that after he had lived two years in grievous torments, his guts fell out of his belly, and he died, 2 Chron. 21.  
Joas King of Judah, who had been preserved, and religiously educated by that godly High Priest Jehojadah, after his death this Joas Apostatised from the service of God, and fell to Idolatry: For which God raised up the Syrians against him, who came with a small army against a mighty host, yet did they prevail against Joas, slew his Princes, and carried away a great spoil to Damascus, and shortly after the Lord struck Joas with grievous diseases, and his own servants conspiring against him, slew him, the people not affording him a burial amongst the Kings, 2 Chron. 24.  
Amaziah King of Judah, began his reign well, pretending much zeal for the service of God, but after a while, having overcome the Edomites, he brought home their gods, worshipped, and burned incense to them: And being reproved by a Prophet, he threatened him with death, if he ceased not: For which the Lord delivered him up into the hand of the King of Israel, who overthrew his Army, took him prisoner, carried him back to Jerusalem, and for the greater reproach before his face, broke down part of the City-walls, ransacked the Temple, and King's palace, carried away all the treasure out of both, took his children for hostages to Samaria, and after all this his subjects wrought treason against him, which made him fly to Lachish, yet thither did they pursue him, and put him to death, 2 Chron. 25.  
Judas Iscariot, who for covetousness fell from Christ, and betrayed him to the Jews, could afterwards find no rest, nor quiet in his guilty conscience, so that being plunged into the bottomless pit of despair, he hanged himself, burst in twain, and all his bowels fell out, Acts 1. 18.  
Lucian, who had made a profession of Religion in the time of Trajan, afterwards fell from it, and became a railer against it, yea against God himself, whereupon he was surnamed the Atheist, but the Lord inflicted a just judgement upon him, for he was torn in pieces, and devoured of dogs. Suidas.  
Porphyry, after he had received the knowledge of the truth, being reproved for his faults by some Christians, for very spite, and anger, apostatised from his profession, set himself against the Christians, published books full of horrible blasphemies against the profession of Christianity: But perceiving himself to be confuted, and loathed for his wickedness, in horrible despair and torments of soul, he died. Suid.  
Ammonius, who was Master to Origen, was from his childhood brought up in the Christian Religion, but afterwards was so affected with the study of Philosophy, that he apostatised from Christianity, and fell to Heathenism, Ravis.  
Origen, who had been all his life-time ambitious of Martyrdom, fainted under the seventh Persecution, his heart being overcome by fear, when he was put to his choice, either to offer incense to Idols, or to have his body defiled by an ugly blackamoor, whereupon he chose the former: but thereby he lost the peace of his conscience, which he could not recover of a long time after. See his Life in my first Part of the Marrow of Ecclesiastical History.  
Under the eighth Persecution, a certain Christian denying his faith, went up into the Capitol at Rome to abjure Christ, and his profession, which he had no sooner done, but was immediately stricken speechless. Cypri. de Lapsu.  
A Christian woman denying her profession was presently possessed by an evil spirit, whereby she fell a tormenting herself, and bit out her tongue, with her own teeth. Cyp.  
An ancient woman who had revolted from the truth, and denied her profession, yet thrust herself into the Assembly of the Faithful, and received the Sacrament of the Lords Supper with them: but it proved her bane, for immediately trembling, and stamping, she fell down, and died. Cyp.  
A man also that had renounced his faith, did notwithstanding present himself to the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, but when he had received the bread into his hand, thinking to put it into his mouth, it was turned into ashes. Cyp.  
Tamerus a professor of the reformed Religion, being seduced by his brother, denied his faith, and turned Papist: but shortly after he fell into despair, and hung himself. Theat. Hist.  
Anno Christi, 1569. One Henry Smith, a Lawyer of the middle Temple, who made a zealous profession of the truth, afterwards by the seducement of one of his friends, turned Papist, for which being stricken with terrors of conscience, he hanged himself in his own chamber. Act. & Mon.  
Theoderick, an Arrian King of the Goths, exceedingly affected a certain Deacon, though Orthodox: But this Deacon thinking to ingraciate himself more with the King, and to attain to great advancement thereby, turned Arrian, which when Theoderick understood, he changed his love into hatred, and caused his head to be struck off, saying: If he kept not his Faith to God, what duty in conscience can a man expect from him, Euseb. l. 2.  
Julian the Emperor, who was brought up in the Christian Religion, afterwards turned Pagan, and became a malicious persecutor of Christianity: but after a short Reign, in a battle that he fought against the Persians, he was wounded with a dart, which was never known from whence it came: and feeling his strength to fail by reason of his wound, he took of his own blood in his hands, holding it up, and with extreme pride cried out, O thou Galilaean, thou hast overcome me: calling Christ Galilaean in scorn, and so he died Simps.  
Nicomachus under one of the first Persecutions, being put to extreme torments for the profession of Christ, shrunk from his profession, and cried out, that he was no Christian; whereupon he was freed from his torments: but assoon as he had sacrificed to the Idols, he was presently taken with a wicked spirit, and thrown down violently to the ground, where biting off his tongue with his teeth, he presently died. Act. & Mon.  
Bolsechus, of whom Beza writeth, religionem ephemeram habere existimabatur. his religion changed like the moon. See the Life of Beza in my first Part.  
Baldwin was a notable turncoat, that changed his religion three or four times at least for advantage, and at last died of envy that another was preferred before him to be Chaplain to the Duke of Anjou, when he went to take possession of the Kingdom of Poland.  
Petrus Caroli, an odious Apostate, and tronbler of the Church. See the life of Calvin in my first Part.  
The like were Staphylus, Spicerus, Brisonettus, and of late Bertius, Tilenus, Spalatensis, and many Renegado English who in Queen Elizabeth's time turned Papists for advantage.  
Bishop Bonner, who in King Henry the eighths' days was a great favourer of the Gospel, for which he was advanced to a Bishopric by the Lord Cromwell, yet afterwards proved an Apostate, and grievous persecutor of the Church. See my English martyrology.  
Latomus of Louvain, sometimes a professor of the Gospel, but afterwards an Apostate, went to Brussels, where he made an Oration before the Emperor Charles the fifth against Luther, and his followers, but so foolishly and ridiculously, that he was laughed to scorn by most of the Courtiers: after which, returning to Louvain again, in his public Lecture, he fell into an open frenzy, and madness, uttering such words of desperation, and blasphemous impiety, that by other Divines present he was carried away raving, and shut up in a close chamber, from which time to his last breath, he continually cried out that he was damned, and rejected of God, and that there was no hope of salvation for him, because that wittingly, and against his knowledge▪ he had withstood the manifest truth of the Word of God. Senarclaeus in epist. ante hist, de morte Diazi.  
Arnold Bomelius, a student in the University of Louvain, a man much commended for an excellent wit, and ripeness of learning, and for favouring the cause of the Gospel, but afterwards Apostatising to Popery, he began to be much troubled in mind, and from thence fell into despair, against which he wrestled a great while, but at length being wholly overcome by it, as he was drawn to walk into the fields with some scholars, his familiar friends, he feigned weariness, and so sat down by a springs side, and his friends being gone a little before he drew out a dagger, and stabbed himself into the breast, his friends seeing him shrinking down, and the water discoloured with his blood, ran to him, took him up, searched his wound, and carried him to the next house, but whilst they were busy about him, he espied a knife by one of their sides, whereupon he plucked it forth, and suddenly stobbed himself to the heart, whereby he died miserably. Act. & Mon.  
Stephen Gardiner Bishop of Winchester cried out on his deathbed that he had denied his Master with Peter, but not repent with Peter, and so stinking above ground ended his wretched life. See my English Martyrolgy.  
Master West, Chaplain to Bishop Ridley, and a Preacher, and Professor of the truth in King Edward the sixths' days, afterwards in Queen Mary's time he turned Papist, forsook his Master, and said Mass though it were against his conscience: For which he fell into such torment of conscience that he pined away, and so died. Act. & Mon.  
Of Hardings Apostasy: See in my second Part in the Life of the Lady Jane Grace: As also divers other examples in my Martyrologies.  
Theoderick an Arian King of the Vandals did exceedingly affect, and love a certain Orthodox Deacon: but the Deacon thinking farther to ingratiate himself, and to get greater preferment, Apostatised from the truth, and turned Arian: which when the Emperor understood he turned his love into hatred, and commanded his head to be struck off, saying, That if he proved false, and unfaithful to his God, how could he expect any good or faithful service from him?  
Adam Neucerus, sometimes a professor of the truth, and Pastor of a Church in Heidelberg, afterwards played the Apostate upon some discontent, and turned Turk: But not long after he died miserably in Constantinople. Mel. Adam. in vit. Gerl.  
See the History of Francis Spira.  
A Treasurer of julian's, to please his Lord and Master, Apostatised from the faith, and coming into a Church where he saw the holy vessels, scoffingly said, Behold, with what vessels they minister to the Son of Mary? but shortly after he vomited all the blood in his body out at his mouth, whereby he died miserablis. Theod. L. 3.  
During the Heptarchy of the Saxons in England, there were in Northumberland two Kings, Ostrich, and Eaufride, who before their coming to the Crown had been instructed, and trained up in the Christian Religion by Paulinus, a worthy and godly Bishop: But after they came to their Kingly dignities they renounced Christ, and returned to the service of their filthy Idols: Whereupon as they forsook Christ, he forsook them, and within one years' space, both of them were slain by Cedwalla, King of the Britanes. Beda.  
Cardinal Poole whilst he was in Italy was informed of the truth, and was a savourer of it (as you may see in Peter Martyrs Life in my first Part) but afterwards he became a cruel Persecutor of it here in England in Queen Mary's days: but it pleased God that about two days after the Queen's death, he died in horrible fear, and terror.  
Peter Castellan Bishop of Maston, who sometimes had been a forward professor of the truth: but afterwards turning to Popery, in a Sermon at Orleans he enveighed bitterly against the profession, and professors of the true Religion: whereupon it pleased God to strike him with a strange and terrible disease unknown to Physicians; for one half of his body burned like fire, and the other half was as cold as ice, and in this torment with horrible cries, and groans he ended his wretched life.  
A Grace Friar called Picard, who sometimes made a Profession of the truth, afterwards fell away, and preached against it, adding infinite blasphemies against the truth: But presently after, God struck him speechless, and so being carried to his bed half dead, he presently after died without the least sign of Repentance.  
Lambespine, a Counsellor in the Parliament of Grenoble, had formerly been a professor of the Reformed Religion, but falling from the truth, he became a Persecutor of the godly in Valence of Dauphin, and amongst others of two godly Ministers which suffered Martyrdom: But shortly after he fell passionately in love with a young maid, whom shamefully he followed up, and down whithersoever she went, and seeing his love and labour despised, he pined away with grief, and being regardless of himself, multitudes of lice bred, and fed upon him, yea, they issued out abundantly from every part of his body: So that feeling Gods heavy vengeance upon him he began to despair of mercy, and resolved to pine himself, which purpose the louse seemed to further, for they clustered so many in his throat as almost choked him and when some of his friends (pitying his condition) set open his mouth with a gag to pour in broth, the louse went down with it, and choked him: so that as he had gagged the godly Ministers at their death, himself died with a gag in his mouth.  
King Henry the fourth of France, who had all his life-time before been a Protestant: shortly after he came to the Crown of France, when he had almost subdued all his enemies which opposed him there●n, suddenly turned Papist. Not long after as he was taking his leave of his Nobles to begin his Progress, one John Castille (suborded by the Jesuits) intended to have stabbed him into the body with a knife, but the King at the same instant, stooping to take up one of his Lords, who was on his knees before him, the blow fell upon his right upper jaw, cutting out one of his teeth, and somewhat wounding his tongue: It is reported that in his progress a Protestant Minister in private conference said unto him: You have denied God with your tongue, and have received a wound in the same, take heed of denying him with your heart, lest you receive a wound in that also: which indeed proved a prophecy; for riding abroad in his Coach to refresh himself, one Ravilliac watched his opportunity, and stabbed him, first into the left pap, and with a second blow struck him between the fifth and sixth rib▪ cutting asunder the vein leading to the heart, the knife entering into the vena cava, of which wound he died. French H●st.  
Read also the history of Francis Spira lately printed, and observe Gods severe judgements upon him for his Apostasy.  
In the year 1287▪ the King of Hungary forsaking the Christian saith became an Apostata: and when he had called fraudulently to a Parliament the great Potentates of his land, Meramomelius, a puissant Saracene came upon them with twenty thousand soldiers, carrying away with him the King with all the Christians there assembled: but as they were journeying the weather that was clear and fair, became cloudy: and suddenly a tempest of hail killed many of the Infidels, whereby the Christians escaped to their own homes, and the Apostate King alone was carried away by the Saracenes. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 1●8.  
A Smith in King Edward the sixths' days called Richard Denson was a forward professor of Religion, and by his Christian instructions the happy instrument of the conversion of a young man to the faith: Afterwards in the reign of Queen Mary this young man was cast into prison for his religion, who remembering his old friend the Smith to whom he always carried a reverend respect for the good that he had received by him, sent to know whether he was not imprisoned also, and finding that he was not, desired to speak with him, and when he came asked his advice whether he thought it comfortable for him to remain in prison, and whether he would encourage him to burn at a stake for his religion? To whom the Smith answered that his cause was good, and he might with comfort suffer for it: But for my 〈◊〉 (saith he) I cannot burn: But he that could 〈◊〉 burn for religion, by God's just judgement was burned for his Apostasy: For shortly after his shop, and house being set on fire, whilst over-e●gerly be sought to save his goods, himself was burned.  
Under the fourth Persecution there were some Christians who for fear of torments, and death, denied their faith, and sacrificed to Idols, yet did not th●● bloody persecutors spare them; and it was observed that being full of guilt, they went to their death 〈◊〉 dejected, and ill-favoured countenances; so ●h●● the very Gentiles took notice of it, and reproached them as degenerous persons, and worthy to suffer 〈…〉 doers. See my Gen. Martyr. p. 43.  
In the late Persecution in Bohemia, a godly ma●…ing tired out with imprisonment, promised to 〈◊〉 Catholic, and thereupon was released: But pre●…ly after God chastized him for this fault, holding 〈◊〉 conscience in captivity, so that he could have 〈◊〉 hope of mercy for a whole year together, etc. 〈◊〉 p. 190.  
One Philbert Hamlin in France having converted ● Priest to the profession of the truth, was together with the Priest apprehended, and cast into prison at Bordeaux: But after a while the Priest being terrified with the prison, and fear of death, renounced Christ, and was set at liberty; whereupon Philbert said to him: O unhappy, and more than miserable man! Is it possible that to save your life for a few days you should so deny the truth? Know therefore that though you have avoided the corporal sire, yet your life shall not be prolonged; for you shall die before me, and you shall not have the honour to die for the cause of God, but you shall be an Example to all Apostates: And accordingly as he went out of the prison two Gentlemen that had a former quarrel to him, met him and slew him. Eodem. p. 292.  If any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, Heb. 10. 38.  

CHAP. XXI. Examples of God's judgements upon Atheists.  
Complained of, Ps. 14. 1. Rom. 3. 18.  
That there are such, See Job. 18. 21. Eph. 2. 12. Ps 50. 21. and 10. 11, 13.  
Such are they that are spoken of, Job 21. 14, 15. Ps. 73. 11. and 10. 4, 11, 13. and 59 7. and 64. 5. and 78. 19, 20. and ●4. 7. Job 22. 13, 14, 17. and 34. 9 and 35. 3. Ezek. 8. 12. Tit. 1. 16.  
Scriptural examples. Pharaoh, Exod. 5. 2. The fool, Psal. 14. 1. The rich glutton, Luk. 12. 19  
Other examples. Some are atheists out of sensuality, as Epicurus, Lucretius, etc.  
Or out of stomach, as Diagoras, who having written a Poem, and prepared it for the public, one stole it from him, whereupon he brought him before the Senate of Athens, where the man forswore it, and was dismissed, and afterwards published the Poem in his own name: Diagoras seeing this, turned Atheist, because this fellow was not smitten with some visible vengeance from heaven, that had so forsworn himself.  
Porphyry was at first a Christian, but having received some injury from the Christians, he became an Atheist, and wrote a book against the Scriptures.  
Aristotle reading the history of the creation, in Genesis, said: Egregiè dicis, Domine Moses, sed quomodo probas? You speak of strange matters, Sir Moses, but how do you prove them?  
Lucian impudently derided not only all the Heathen gods, but with the same blasphemous mouth railed upon Christ as a crucified cozener, and upon Christians as mad men, because they were so forward to suffer Martyrdom, and scoffingly said: That Jupiter at certain times looked down through some certain crannies in Heaven, at which times if men were praying, they might be heard, otherwise not, he was at last torn in pieces by dogs. Suidas.  
Caligula the Roman Emperor fancied himself a god, and would needs find out a way to imitate Ioves thunder: He commanded himself to be worshipped, and set up his Images every where: He dedicated the Temple at Jerusalem to his own worship: But when the true God gave forth his voice of Majesty from heaven, he that before was so high, was now as low, and of a poor spirit, covering his eyes with his cap, running under a bed, or creeping into a bench-hole for safety: Yet did God's judgement find out this Atheist; for he reigned but three years and three months, and was slain by a Tribune. Suet. in Calig.  
Herod Agrippa, when he suffered himself to be honoured as a god, was smitten by an Angel, because he gave not God the glory, and was eaten up of worms. Acts 12. 22 23.  
Daphida the Sophister, going to Apollo's Oracle at Delphos, enquired whether he should find his horse or no, whereas he had no horse: but did it out of an Atheistical humour to deride the Oracle. He was answered, that he should find his horse, but being thrown from him, he should break his neck: with this answer he made himself very merry, and so went homewards; but by the way he met with King Attalus, whom he had sormerly much abused, who caused his servants to carry Daphida upon a great rock, which was called The horse, and from thence to throw him down, whereby he was broken in pieces. Val. Max. L. 1.  
Commodus the Emperor was a very Atheist, and a great contemner of the Roman gods, for which he became hateful both to God and man, and was slain by his servants as he lay upon his bed, his body was cast out into the streets, where he was made the object of every one's scorn, and at last was thrown into the river Tiber. Fulgen. l. 1. c. 2.  
Heliog abalus forced a Vest all Virgin to marry him, made war against all the gods, and contemned all religious serving of them, for which he was slain by his own horsemen, his body being dragged up, and down the streets, and at last thrown into Tiber. Ibid.  
It is said of Constantinus Copronymus, that he was neither jew, Christian nor Pagan, but an arrant Atheist.  
Tullus Hostilius, the third King of the Romans, that despised his predecessor Num●'s sacrifices, saying, That Religion did but effeminate men's minds, and make them unfit for noble enterprises, yet he feigned to himself, and worshipped two new gods, Pavorem & Pallorem, Fear and Paleness, which he carried about in his own bosom, and could not be rid of. Lactautious: He was slain with a thunderbolt, and his wife, children, and all his family were burnt with lightning.  
It was an Atheistical speech of Statius the Poet, Primus in or be deos fecit Timor, that fear first made gods in the world, and that all opinions of a Deity were frivolous, being devised by wise men to keep the people in awe, and order.  
Theodorus held that there was no difference between good, and evil: between justice, and injustice, but what the law of man made: he wrote a book also to prove that there was no Deity, whereupon he was surnamed the Atheist. Suidas.  
Epicurus denied that there was either God or providence, and held that all things came to pass by fate, or chance. Volate.  
Pope Leo the tenth, was so impudent, as to make the promises and threats contained in the Word of God, things to be laughed at, mocking the simplicity of those that believed them, and when Cardinal Bembus quoted upon occasion a place out of the Gospel; the Pope answered, Quantum nobis profuit fabula haec de Christo? O what profit hath this fable of Christ brought unto us? This Pope having by his Pardons, and indulgences scraped together vast sums of money to maintain his courtesans, and whores, and to enrich his bastards, as he was one day at meat, news was brought him of the overthrow of the French in Lombary, which he much rejoiced at, and doubled his good cheer, but before he rose from the table God's hand struck him with a grievous sickness, whereof he died within three days.  
Pope Julius the third another Atheist a despiser of God and his Word: On a time missing a cold Peacock which he had commanded to be kept for him, raged, and blasphemed God exceedingly; whereupon a Cardinal that was present entreated him not to be so angry for such a triste: What? (saith he) If God was so angry for eating of an Apple, as to thoust Adam and Eve out of Paradise; should not I, which am his Vicar, be angry for a Peacock which is of far more worth than an Apple?  
Francis Ribelius was so profane that he made a mock at all Religion, counting it a thing to be laughed at: but the Lord struck him with madness, so that he died mocking at all those that talked of God, or made any mention of God's mercy to him.  
Periers, who was the Author of that detestable book called Symbolum Mundi, wherein he mocks at God, and all Religion, was by God stricken with horrible despair, so that though he was strictly guarded by his friends, yet watching his opportunity, he killed himself.  
Anno Christi, 1464. the Bishop of Angiers in France, prosecuted a rich Citizen in the palace of Paris, for saying publicly, that he believed that there was neither God nor devil Heaven nor Hell: And it came to pass that whilst the Bishop's Lawyer was opening these things against him, the house where they were, began to tremble very much, so that a stone from the roof fell down amongst them, but without hurt to any, yet were they so affrighted, that all departed for that time: The next day when that cause came to be heard again, the house began again to shake, and tremble, insomuch as a Summer came forth of its mortise-hole, falling downwards two foot, and there stayed, which did so affright the people, that they ran away, losing and leaving behind them many of their garments: God hereby warning them to take heed of such fearful sins as these are. Eng. de Monstrelit.  
A certain blasphemous wretch carousing in an Inn, began to vent his Atheism, swearing that he did not believe that man had any soul which survived his body, and that Heaven and Hell were but mere fables, and inventions of Priests to get gain by, & that for his own part he would sell his soul to any that would buy it: then did one of his companions buy it of him for a cup of wine, and presently the devil in man's shape bought it of that man again on the same price, and so in the presence of them all, laid hold on this soul-seller, and carried him away through the air, so that he was never more heard of, Disci. de Temp.  
Pherecides (a Tragical Poet, and Philosopher) boasted amongst his scholars of his riches, and glory, and yet (saith he) I sacrifice not to the gods, nor pass not for any such vanity as Religion: But presently after the Lord struck him with a strange disease, out of his body issued a slimy, and filthy sweat, of which was engendered such a number of louse, and worms, that they ate out his bowels, whereby he died miserably. AElian. Lib. 4.  
There lived in Hanmbourg a wicked wretch that despised the Ministry of the Word, and Gods Ministers, accounting the Sacred Scriptures a vain thing not worthy of credit, yea, so far did his wickedness prevail that he endeavoured to diffuse the poison of his Atheism into others: but not long after the Lord found him out in his wickedness, striking him with such terrors of conscience, that he fell into extreme despair, crying out that his sins were past forgiveness, because he had denied the truth, and seduced others, whereas before he thought that there was no sin, and whereas before he thought that there was no God, now he thought that God was so just that he would not forgive him, whereupon (watching his opportunity) he threw himself from the roof of an house into a well, and not finding water enough to drown him, he thrust his head into the bottom of it, till he had stifled himself. Theat. Hist.  
Anno Christi, 1502. there was one Herman Biswick, who affirmed the world to be eternal, contrary to what foolish Moses had written, and that there were neither Angels, nor devils, hell, nor future life, but that the souls of men perished with their bodies, and that Christ Jesus was a seducer of the people, and that the faith of Christians, and the Sacred Scriptures were mere vanity: For which himself, with his books were burnt in Holland. Theat. Hist.  
There was in our own Nation, one Marlin, sometimes a student in the University of Cambridge, but afterwards a maker of Stageplays, and a notorious Atheist, denying God, and his Son Christ, and not only in word blasphemed the holy Trinity, but also wrote books against it, affirming our Saviour to be a deceiver, and Moses to be a conjurer, and a seducer of the people, and the Sacred Scriptures to be vain and idle stories, and all Religion but a Politic device: But God suffered not such profaneness to go long unpunished; for this man upon a quarrel intending to have stabbed another, the other party perceiving it, to avoid the stroke, caught hold on his wrist, and forced him to stab his own dagger into his own head, which wound could not be cured by Surgery, so that he lay cursing, swearing, and blaspheming, and together with an oath breathed forth his accursed soul: God's Justice notably appearing, in that his own hand that had written those blasphemies, was an instrument to wound his head that had devised them. Beards Theat.  
A Gentleman in Bark-shire, was an open contemner of God, and all Religion, a professed Atheist, and a scorner of God's holy Word, and Sacraments, and being entreated to be a witness at the Baptising of a child, he would needs have him named Beelzebub: He was a notorious whoremaster, and so addicted to swearing, that he could scarce speak without an oath: but at last God's hand found him out: For being a hunting, he was stricken by God suddenly, so that falling backwards on his horse, he was taken down stark dead, with his tongue hanging out of his mouth, after a fearful manner. Beards Theat.  
And I persuade myself that in these wicked times wherein Atheism doth so much abound, many like examples of God's judgements might be observed if they were but taken notice of, and recorded for God's glory, and caution to others.  The fool hath (aid in his heart, There is no God: They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doth good, Psal. 14. 1.  

CHAP. XXII. Examples of Blasphemy, Blasphemers, and Gods judgements on them.  
IT's a great sin, Mat. 15. 19 Leu. 18. 2. Psal. 44. 16. Tit. 2. 5. Rev. 13. 1, 3, 16. & 16. 11, 21. Leu. 24. 16. Rom. 2. 24. Act. 26. 11. 1 Tim. 6. 1. 2 Pet. 2. 2, 12. Act. 13. 45. & 18. 6. Mat. 12 31. Luk. 12. 10. 1 John 5. 16. 2 Tim. 2. 3. Rev. 2. 9 Luk 22. 65.  
To Blaspheme men, forbidden, Tit. 3. 2. 1 Pet. 4. 4. Jam. 2. 7. 1 Cor. 4. 13.  
Who they be that Blaspheme. See Bernard's Thesaurus.  
It ought to be carefully avoided, Col. 3. 8. 2 Sam. 12. 14. Psal. 74. 10, 18. 1 Tim. 1. 20.  
Scriptural examples: Satan, Gen. 3. 4, 5. the Egyptians, Leu. 24. 11. Sennacherib, and Rabshakeh, 2 King. 19 6. Esa. 37. 6. Edomites, Ezek. 35. 12. Israelites, Ezek. 20. 27. Esa. 52. 5. & 65. 7. Nabuchadnezzar, Dan. 3. 15. Anti. Epiphanes, Dan 7. 25. some Jews, Mal. 2. 17. & 3. 18, 19 Act. 13. 45. Scribes, and Pharisees, Mat. 27. 39, 69. & 12. 31. John 8. 48. & 7. 20. & 8. 48. Luke 22. 65. Paul, 1 Tim. 1. 13. Hymeneus, and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1. 20. the whore of Rome, Rev. 17. 3. the Beast, Rev. 13. 1, 5.  
Unrepentant under plagues, Rev. 16. 9 11. 21. Falsely charged on Naboth, 1 King. 21. 10, 13. and on Christ, Mat. 9 3. & 26. 65. Mark. 14. 64. John 10. 33. Mark. 2. 7. Luke 5. 21. and on Stephen, Acts 6. 11, 13.  
Other examples. Justinian made a Law that blasphemers should be severely punished by Judges, and Magistrates. Cod. l. 3. tit. 43.  
King Lewis of France caused a Noble man to have his lips slit with an hot iron for blaspheming the Name of God. Fr. Chron.  
Sennacherib for his Blasphemies had an Angel sent that in one night slew one hundred eighty five thousand of his men: and himself was shortly after slain by his own sons, 2 King. 19  
In Julian the Apostates time, one Julian Governor of the East, to please the Emperor overthrew the Christian Churches, and pissed against the communion table, and struck Euzojus on the ear for reproving him for it: But shortly after the Lord sent upon him a grievous disease, his entrails rotting within him, so that he voided his excrements at his mouth, dying in much misery.  
Another of his officers called Felix seeing the holy vessels which belonged to the Church, said in scorn: See what precious vessels Mary's Son is here served withal: but shortly after he was taken with a vomiting of blood, night, and day out of his blasphemous mouth till he died. Theod.  
Libanius the Sophist about the same time at Antioch demanded of a godly, and learned Schoolmaster, what the Carpenter's son did, and how he employed himself? He is (quoth the other) making a Coffin for such a blasphemer as thou art, to carry thee to the grave: Libanius jested at this answer, but within a few days he died suddenly, and was so buried. Theat. Hist.  
Michael a blasphemous Rabbin, as he was banqueting with his companions, fell to blaspheming Christ, and his mother Mary, boasting that he had gotten the victory over the Christians God: but as he went down the stairs out of the room, he fell down and broke his neck. Fincelius.  
One Dennis Benefield, a girl of twelve years of age going to school amongst other girls, they fell to reasoning of God what he was: One said he was a good old Father: but this Dennis said blasphemously that he was an old doting fool: the next day as she went between London and Hackney she was suddenly stricken dead: one side of her being all black, and was buried at Hackney. Act. & Mon.  
Olympius an Arian Bishop being at a Bath in Carthage, reproached, and blasphemed the sacred Trinity; whereupon he was suddenly smitten with three flashes of lightning which burned him to death. Pau. Diaconus.  
Agoland a King of the Moors having long promised to be baptised, came at length very gallantly attended to the Court of Charemaine King of France to perform his promise: where seeing many Lazars and poor people expecting the King's alms, he asked. What they were? answer being made, that they were the messengers, and servants of God: he speedily posted away, protesting desperately, that he would not serve that God who could keep his servants no better.  
Simon Churnay a Master of Paris, Anno Christi 1201. having most subtly and acutely disputed about the Trinity, some of his familiar friends persuaded him to put it in writing, that so the memorial of such excellent things might not be lost; whereupon he proudly broke forth into this blasphemous speech: O Jesule, Jesule: O little Jesus, little Jesus, how much have I confirmed & advanced thy law in this question! but if I list to deal crossly, I know how with stronger reasons, and arguments to weaken and disprove the same. Which was no sooner spoken but he was stricken dumb, & not only so, but he became an Idiot, and ridiculously foolish, and was made a common hissing, and mocking stock to all that saw him. Mat. Paris.  
Frederick the second, Emperor of Germany used to say that there were three notable impostors which seduced the world more than any other, viz. Moses, Christ, and Mahomet. Lipsius.  
Alphonsus the tenth King of Spain used to say, that if he had been with God at the first making of the world, it had been framed far better, and more regularly, Lipsius.  
About the year 1511. there were some godly Christians here in England convented before the Bishop, where they were charged for that in the nighttime they used to read in a great book of Heresy (meaning the Bible) certain chapters of the Evangelists in English cantaining in them divers erroneous, and damnable opinions and conclusions of Heresy. See my English Martyrology. p. 60.  
Mr Hauks being convented before Bishop Bonner for refusing to have his child baptised, the Bishop asked him the reason of it? He answered, because he durst not admit of their use of oil, spittle, cream, salt, etc. whereupon one Darbishire, the Bishop's kinsman, said to him in a blasphemous manner: You are too curious, you will have nothing but your little pretty God's Book. Eodem. p. 141.  
Master Denley, Martyr, as he was burning at Uxbridge, in the midst of the flames sung a Psalm; whereupon Doctor Story commanded one to hurl a faggot at him, which hitting him on the face made it to bleed, so that Master Denley gave over singing; then said Story: Truly thou hast marred a good old song. Eodem. p. 148.  
Julian at Constantinople offered sacrifice to the goddess Fortune, whereupon Maris Bishop of Chalcedon rebuked him sharply, calling him an impious person, an Apostate, an Atheist, etc. The Emperor on the contrary called the Bishop Blind fool, blasphemously adding. Thy God of Galilee will not restore thy sight to thee again: Maris replied, I thank my God for making me blind, that I might not behold so ungracious a face as thine is. See my General Martyrology. p. 84.  
In the late Persecution in Bohemia a Popish Captain going into one of the Churches, took a cup from the Communion table, being full of wine, and drank to his horse, who having pledged him, he blasphemously said: Now my horse is one of the communicants in both kinds. Eodem. p. 152.  
At the same time when divers godly Nobles, and Citizens were carrying to prison in Prague, the Papists insultingly cried after them: Why do you not now sing, The Lord reigneth? Eodem p. 169.  
When any of the protestants desired to be convinced by Scripture: they answered with scoffs, and jeers, saying, That the Scripture was impersect, obscure, ambiguous, and the fountain of Heresy, the sanctuary of Heretics, which lay-men had nothing to do with: They called the Bible, Witlia, which in the Bohemian language signifies Vomit, etc. Eodem. p. 189.  
A godly man called Nicolas, being apprehended in the Lowcountreys for Religion, as he was going to dinner, craved a blessing, whereupon a Popish Captain that was present, swearing grievously, said: Let us see thou lewd Heretic, if thy God can deliver thee out of my hand. Eodem. p. 257.  
At Angiers in France the Papists burned many Bibles, and meeting with one fair gilt one, they hung it on an halberd, carried it in procession, saying: Behold, truth is hanged, the truth of the Huguenotes, the truth of all the devils: Behold, the mighty God: behold, the everlasting God will speak: and when they came to the Bridge they threw it into the River, crying louder, Behold, the truth of all the devils is drowned. Eodem. p. 302.  
About the same time at Volougnes the merciless Papists took a godly Minister, slew him, stripped his body naked, dragged it up and down, and at last brought it to the chamber where he used to preach to his people, saying, Now pray to thy God, and preach if thou canst. Eodem. p. 304.  
At the same time one Monsieur Monluc having defeated a party of the Protestants, took many prisoners, most of which he hanged, especially the Ministers: And amongst the prisoners finding a Captain called La-moth, he gave him divers stabs with his dagger, and then thrust him thorough with his rapier, saying, Villain, thou shalt die in despite of God: Yet he proved a liar, for the man afterwards was miraculously cured of his wounds. Eodem. p. 305.  
At Orleans as they murdered the Protestants, they cried out: Where is now your God? what is become of all your Prayers, and Psalms now? Let your God that you called upon, save you if he can. Others sang in scorn, Judge, and revenge my cause, O Lord: Others, Have mercy on us, Lord, etc. Eodem. p. 316.  
See many more in my General Martyr. In my English Martyr▪ and in my books of Lives.  Of whom is Hymeneus, and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme 1 Tim 1. 20.  

CHAP. XXIII. Examples of profane Scoffers.  
THe Apostle Peter, 2 Pet. 3. 3. foretold that in the last days should come Scoffers walking after their own lusts: and therefore it is no marvel if we, who live in the end, and dregs of these last days, find this prophecy fulfilled. Ishmael was a scoffer in Abraham's family, and the Church hath always been pestered with some of his brood: and therefore we may less wonder, if we meet with such amongst those which live out of the pale of God's Church: Some Instances whereof these following examples will exhibit unto us.  
Foretold, 2 Pet. 3. 3. Judas 18.  
They are wicked persons, Prov. 9 7, 8. & 13. 1. & 14. 6. & 15. 12. & 21. 24. & 24. 9 Isa. 29. 10. Psal. 79. 4. Prov. 1. 22. & 3. 34. & 19 29. Psal. 123. 4. & 1. 1. Prov. 29. 8. Act. 2. 13. Heb. 11. 36.  
Scriptural examples: The Chaldeans, Hab. 1. 10. Men of Judah, 2 Chron. 30. 10. Sanballat, etc. Neh. 2. 19 Jobs friends, job 16. 20. David's enemies, Psal. 22. 7. Christ's enemies, Mat. 9 24. Mark. 5. 40. Luk. 8. 53. Little children, 2 King. 2. 23. Men of Judah, 2 Chron. 36. 16. Soldiers, Mat 27. 29, 31. Luk. 22. 63. & 23. 11, 36. Athenians, Act. 17. 32. Some others, Job 17. 2. Psalm. 35. 16. jer. 15. 17. & 20. 7. Ishmael, Gen. 21. 9  
King Lewis the eleventh of France always wore a Leaden god in his hat, and when he had caused any one whom he either feared, or hated, to be killed, he would take it off from his head, and kiss it, beseeching it, that it would pardon him this one evil act more, and it should be the last that he would commit: Mockeries fit to be used towards a Leaden, but not towards the everliving God. Hist. of holy War.  
Martiques' Governor of Brittany in France, in the war against the Protestants, persuaded them to yield to the King, for that their strong God had now forsaken them, and scoffingly said, that it was time for them to sing: Help us now O Lord, for it is time: But shortly after he found that their strong God was living, able to help the weak, & to confound the proud, himself being presentiy after slain in the siege. Act. & Mon.  
A Gentleman in France lying upon his deathbed, the Priest bringing him the Sacrament of the Altar, and telling him that it was the body of Christ, he refused to eat it, because it was Friday.  
Another also in the like case, seeing the Host brought to him by a Lubberly Priest, scoffingly said, that Christ came to him (as once) riding upon an Ass.  
The Queen-Mother of Scotland having received aid from France, forced the Protestants for a while to retire towards the Highlands, whereupon she scoffingly said: Where is now John Knox his God? My God is now stronger than his, yea even in Fife: but her brags lasted not long: For within a few days six hundred Protestants beat above four thousand French and Scots, etc. See Master Knox his Life in my first Part.  
The same Queen-Mother, when some English, & Scots attempted to take Leith by storm, and many of them were slain by reason that the scaling ladders proved too short, beholding it from Edinburgh. Castle where she was, burst out into a great laughter, saying: Now will I go to Mass, and praise God for that which mine eyes have seen. And when the French had stripped the slain, and laid the naked bodies along the walls, the Queen looking on them, said scoffingly, Yonder are the fairest Tapestries that ever mine eyes beheld: I would that the whole fields which are betwixt Leith, and this place were all strewed with the same stuff. But this joy lasted not long: For presently after a fire kindled in Leith, which burned up their storehouses, and provision for the Army: and the Queen-Mother fell sick and died. Eodem.  
When Christians complained to Julian the Apostate of the abuse, and wrongs which his officers did to them: he used scoffingly to answer: It's your part when you are injured to take it patiently; for so your God commandeth you: See my General Martyrology. p. 86.  
In the late Persecution in Bohemia, some godly Martyrs in Prague, as they were at supper (being to suffer the next day) comforted themselves, saying, that this was their last supper upon earth, & that to morrow they should feast with Christ in heaven; whereupon a great Papist flouted them, saying, Hath Christ Cooks for you in Heaven? Eodem. p. 170.  Now therefore be no more mockers, lest your bands be made strong, Isa. 28. 22.  

CHAP. XXIV. Examples of God's judgements against Perjury,  
SWearing, Cursing, and Perjury are such God-provoking and Heaven-outfacing sins, that the Lord doth not only reserve wrath for these his enemies in the world to come, but many times also even in this world he takes some of the eminentest of these sinners, and (as it were) hangs them up in Gibbets, to be monuments of his heavy wrath, and indignation, for the terror of others, that they may hear and fear, and do no more so wickedly: as these ensuing Examples may sufficiently evince.  
It's a great sin, 1 Tim. 1. 9 10. Leu. 6. 3. Jer. 23. 10, Host 10. 4.  
Forbidden, Leu. 19 12. Mat. 5. 33.  
Threatened, Jer. 5. 2, and 7. 9 Mal. 3. 5. Zach. 5. 3, 4 Host 10. 4.  
Scriptural examples, Princes, and people, Jer. 34 10, 11, 17. Zedekiah, Ezek. 17. 18, 19 Saul, 2 Sam. 21. 1, 2.  
Agesilaus being sent with a great Army from Sparta into Asia Minor against Tissaphernes the King of Persiu's Lieutenant there: Tissaphernes, desired to know the reason of his coming, Agesilaus answered, that it was to let the Grecian Cities free: Tissaphernes entreated him to make a truce with him till he had sent to the King of Persia to know his pleasure therein: Agesilaus consented, and so a truce was made, with solemn oaths on both sides; but Tissaphernes dealt deceitfully, and sent to the King for a great Army. which being come to him, he sent an Herald to Agesilaus to command him presently to depart out of Asia. Agesilaus being nothing daunted with the news, returned this answer, That he gave him no small thanks for that by his perjury he had made the gods angry with the Persians, and favourable to the Grecians; and accordingly it so fell out, for coming to a battle, he gave the Persians a great overthrow. Xenophon.  
Lysander King of Sparta, though otherwise a gallant man, yet made no conscience of his oaths, using to say, that boys used to be deceived with false dice, and men with oaths. Plut.  
Eumenes being made General of an Army against Antigonus by the young King of Macedonia, Alexander M. his son, and his protector, they wrote to the two Colonels of the Argyraspides, to adjoin themselves to him: (These were Alexander's old soldiers, whom when he took them with him into India, he made them silver shields, and called them Argyraspides:) These Colonels obeying the command went with him into Asia, and after some lesser conflicts, the two armies met at last in Media, where these silvershields (of whom none were under sixty, and most of them were seventy years old,) took in such scorn that their sons and boys should fight against them, that they charged them with such fury, that after the slaughter of many they made Antigonus his infantry wholly to run away; but in the mean time Antigonus his Cavalry, had routed the Cavalry of Eumenes, and seizing upon their carriges, had driven them away, the Silver shields hearing of it, sent presently to Antigonus, desiring him to restore them their carriages again: who answered, that if they would deliver up Eumenes bound into his hands, he would not only restore their carriages, but greatly prefer them also: Hereupon most treacherously they ran upon Eumenes, took away his sword, and bound his hands behind him, so that he could scarce get leave to speak before they carried him away, but at last having obtained leave, he thus spoke: O my soldiers, ye see the habit, and ornaments of your General, not imposed upon him by his enemies, but you yourselves of a Conqueror have made him a Captive: You that within one years' space, have bound yourselves four times to me by oath, do now to redeem your carriages betray me to mine enemies, therefore I desire you rather to kill me yourselves, for Antigonus desires not to have me living but dead, and if you will but herein gratify me, I freely absolve you, from all the oaths wherewith you have bound yourselves to me, or if you will not show me so much favour, then loose one of my bands, and give me a sword that I may kill myself, or if you dare not trust me with a sword, cast me to the Elephants to be destroyed by them. But when he saw that they would gratify him in none of these, he grew into a passion, and said, Ye cursed villains, I pray the gods, who are the revengers of perjury, to send you such ends as ye have brought your Generals unto, for I am not the first whom you have thus betrayed, etc. And so being delivered to Antigonus, he was shortly after murdered by him: But withal he so hated these perjured Silver shields, that he burned one of their Colonels, and slew the other, the rest of them he sent into remote Countries, and put them upon such desperate services, that by degrees they were all cut off, and never any one of them, returned into his own Country again. Plut.  
King Henry the first of England in the twenty seventh year of his reign, caused the Bishops, Abbats, and Nobles to swear allegiance to his daughter Maud, and that she should succeed in his Kingdom: they which swore, were first William Archbishop of Canterbury, and the rest of the Bishops, and Abbats, than David King of Scotland, Uncle to Maud, now married to the Empress of Germany, than Stephen Earl of Mortaigne, and Boulogne Nephew to the King, etc. But so soon as King Henry was dead in Normandy, Stephen hasted into England, and by the help especially of the Bishops, was made King, and the Empress put by: but behold the revenging hand of God following their Perjury: Stephen though otherwise a gallant Prince, yet found his Crown, to be but a glorious misery, Mars, and Vulcan never suffering him to be at quiet; and as he would not suffer the right heir to inherit, so God would not suffer him to have an heir to inherit; for his son was put by the Crown, which was conferred upon Henry son to the Empress, the rightful heir. Also William Archbishop of Canterbury never prospered after his perjury, but died within that year. Roger Bishop of Salisbury fell into displeasure with King Stephen, who took him prisoner, seized upon his Castles, and treasures, and so used him that he died for very grief. Alexander Bishop of Lincoln was also taken by the King, and led in a rope to the Castle of Newark upon Trent, the King swearing that the Bishop should neither eat nor drink till his Castle was surrendered; so that there he got all the Bishop's treasure: and as for Hugh Bigot he also escaped not long unpunished, saith Fabian.  
Rodulph Duke of Sweveh, provoked by the Pope, rebelled against his Sovereign, the Emperor Henry the fourth, but in a battle which he fought against him, he lost his right arm, whereof he shortly after died: acknowledging God's justice for his disloyalty, punishing him in that arm, which before was lift up to swear the oath of allegiance to his Master. Act. & Mon.  
Narcissus, a godly Bishop of jerusalem, was falsely accused by three men of many foul matters, who sealed up with oaths, and imprecations their false testimonies: But shortly after one of them with his whole family, and substance was burnt with fire: another of them was stricken with a grievous disease, such as in his imprecation he had wished to himself: the third terrified with the sight of God's judgements upon the former, became very panitent, and poured out the grief of his heart in such abundance of tears, that thereby he became blind. Euseb.  
The Arians hired a woman to accuse Eustatius a godly Bishop of committing whoredom with her, thereby procuring his banishment: But shortly after the Lord struck her with a grievous disease, whereupon she confessed her perjury (the child being begotten by Eustatius a Smith, and not Eustatius the Bishop) and so presently after she died, Euseb.  
The Emperor Albert, having made a truce with the great Turk, and solemnly sworn to the same: Pope Eugenius the fourth sent him a dispensation from his oath, and excited him to renew the war against them: but in the first battle he was discomfited, and slain, to the great shame of Christianity: the infidels justly accusing them of Perjury, and Covenant▪ breaking sealed by the Name of Christ, whom they profess to be their Saviour. Turk. Hist.  
Almerick King of jerusalem having entered into League with the Caliph of Egypt, and confirmed the same by an oath, afterwards warred upon him contrary to his promise: whereupon God raised him up many enemies, who miserably wasted the Kingdom of jerusalem, himself was beaten out of Egypt, and all hopes of succour failing him, being wearied with whole volleys of miseries, he ended his life of a bloody Flux. Hist. holy Wars.  
The Egyptians reputed perjury so capital a crime, that whosoever was convinced thereof was punished with death.  
Pausanias noteth this to be one chief cause, why Philip King of Macedon with all his posterity were so quickly destroyed, because he made no account of keeping his oaths, but swore and unswere as might stand best with his interest.  
Gregory of Tours makes mention of a wicked varlet in France, among the people called Averni, that forswearing himself in an unjust-cause, had his tongue presently so tied, that he could not speak but roar, till by his inward prayer, and repentance, the Lord restored him the use of that unruly member.  
Theodor Beza recordeth what befell a perjured person, who forswore himself to the prejudice of his neighbour: He had no sooner made an end of his oath, but being suddenly stricken with an Apoplexy, he never spoke word more till he died.  
Cleomenes King of Lacedemonia making truce with the Argives for seven days, oppressed them in the third night unawares, thinking thereby to avoid perjury: But the Argive women, their husbands being slain, took up arms, like so many Amazons, and repelled Cleomenes: who afterwards was banished into Egypt, where desperately he slew himself. Plut.  
Uladislaus King of Hungary having contracted a League with Amurath the great Turk, and bound himself to it by an oath: the Pope sent a Legate to absolve him from his oath, and provoke him to war: which he undertaking with a very great Army, the victory stood doubtful a great while together: but Amurath seeing a Crucifix in the Christians Ensign, plucked the writing (wherein the late League was contained) out of his bosom; and with his eyes, and hands cast up to heaven, said, O thou crucified Christ, behold, this is the League thy Christians in thy Name made with me, which they have causelessly violated: If thou be a God, as they say thou art, and as we dream, revenge the wrong now done unto thy Name, and me, and show thy power upon thy perjured people, who in their deeds deny thee their God: Immediately afterward, the King in the midst of his enemies was slain, and the Christians fled, very few ever returning to their own homes, but perished miserably. Turk Hist.  
When Harold King of England was ready to join in battle with William the Conqueror, and his Normans: Gyth, a younger brother of his, advised him that in case he had made promise unto William of the Kingdom, he should for his own person withdraw himself out of the battle; for surely all his forces could not secure him against God, and his own conscience, who no doubt would require punishment for breach offaith, and promise, withal assuring him that if he would commit the fortune of that battle into his hands, he would not fail to perform the part of a good brother, and valiant Captain: but the King contemning this wholesome counsel, would needs join battle himself, wherein he lost his Army, Kingdom, and his own life. Camb, Brit. p. 149, 150.  
Henry Falmer being accused by his own brother of Heresy, as they call it, suffered Martyrdom for the same: but shortly after his said brother, who had borne false witness against him, was pressed for a Pioneer in the voyage to Bulloine, where within three days, as he was exonerating nature, a Gun took him, and tore him all to pieces. Act. and Mon.  
Sigismond the Emperor having granted letters of safe conduct unto john Hus, and Jerome of Prague, under the faith and protection of himself, and the Empire, yet suffered them to be unjustly burnt at the Council of Constance: after which time the said Emperor never prospered in any thing that he took in hand, he died without issue male, and his daughter's son [Ladislaus] died also childless, whereby his name was quite extinguished in one age: And his Empress became a dishonour also to the royal place which she held, and so God's judgements justly followed him for his perjury. Luther.  
Elfred a Nobleman in the days of King Ethelstane of England, conspiring against his Sovereign intended at Winchester to have pulled out his eyes: but his treason being discovered, he was sent to Rome to purge himself by oath, where before the Altar of Saint Peter, and in the presence of Pope john the tenth, he abjuring the thing, suddenly fell down to the earth, and being carried by his servants into the English school, within three days after, he there died. Sp. Chron p. 340.  
Goodwin Earl of Kent, Anno 1055. being charged by King Edward with the death of his brother Alfred, excused himself with many words, and at last eating a morsel of bread, wished that it might choke him, if he were guilty thereof: but before he stirred one foot from the place, he was according to his own imprecation forthwith choked.  
In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, one Annis Averies in the City of London, widow, forswore herself for a little money, which she should have paid for six pounds of Tow at a shop in Woodstreet, and by God's just judgement, she immediately fell down speechless, casting her excrements upwards, which should have been voided downwards, and so presently died. Act. & Mon.  
A certain Innkeeper in the town of Rutlinguen, receiving a Budget of money from a passenger, to keep for him, forswore the same before the Judge, giving himself to the devil if he swore falsely, and was (by two that testified against him which indeed were two Fiends of Hell) presently in the presence of the Judge, hoist up into the air, where he vanished away with them, and was never found after.  
One hearing perjury condemned by a godly Preacher, and how it never escaped unpunished, said in a bravery, I have often for sworn myself, and yet my right hand is no shorter than my left; which words he had scarce uttered, when such an inflammation arose in that hand, that he was forced to go to the Chirurgeon, and cut it off, lest it should have infected his whole body, whereby it became shorter than the other.  
A rich young maid in Saxony promised marriage to a proper young man, but poor: He foreseeing that wealth and inconstancy might alter her mind, freely disclosed his thoughts to her: whereupon she made a thousand imprecations to the contrary, wishing that if she ever married another, the devil might take her away on the wedding day: yet afterwards the fickle wench was betrothed, and married to another: At dinner two men on horseback came to the house, and were entertained at the feast: and after dinner one of them leading the Bride a dance, he took her by the hand, and led her a turn or two, and then in the presence of all her friends, he caught her, crying out for help, and went out at the gate where he hoist her up into the air, and vanished away with his companion and horses, so that she was never seen more. Sword against Swearers.  
Philip King of Macedonia was a great contemner of all oaths, and held the religious observation of them as a vain thing, for which cause the vengeance of God followed him, and all his posterity: For himself being scarce forty six years old was slain, and his whole family was quickly extinguished: Arideus one of his sons was slain by Olympias his wife: Another son that he had by Cleopatra, was by his mother tormented to death in a brazen vessel compassed about with fire: the rest of his sons perished in the like manner, and his son Alexander after his great conquests, in the prime of his days, and in the midst of his victories died miserably, as some think, of poison. Pausanius.  
A certain maid in London that had stolen many things from her Mistress, being examined, forswore them, wishing that she might rot if ever she touched them, or knew of them: but being yet carried to prison, she began so to rot, and stink, that they were forced to thrust her out of prison into a common hospital.  
john Cooper a godly man in Queen Mary's days was falsely, and maliciously accused of treason, for speaking some words against the Queen, and accordingly executed: but one Grimwood (who had sworn falsely against him) being shortly after about his labour in the harvest, and in good health, suddenly his bowels fell out of his body, and so he died most miserably. Act. & Mon.   

CHAP. XXV. Examples of God's judgements upon common Swearers.  
BIshop Ridly in a Sermon at Paul's Cross related a story of a young Gentleman of Cornwall in the days of King Edward the sixth, who riding in the company of other Gentlemen began to swear, and swagger, and being reproved for it he swore the more, and raged worse: to whom one Master Haines, a Minister, with gentle words said, that he should one day give an account thereof: whereat the Gentleman being in a fume, bade him take no thought for him, but to prepare for his own Winding-sheet: Well, said the other, amend, for death gives no warning: Gods wounds (said he) care not thou for me, still raging worse and worse, till coming to a bridge (which passed over an arm of the Sea) the young Gallant so spurred, and switched his horse, that he leapt over with him into the water, who as he was going cried: Horse, and man, and all to the devil. Act. & Mon.  
A Servingman in Lincolnshire for every trifle used to swear by God's precious blood, and would not be warned by his friends, till at length falling into a grievous sickness, he was again much persuaded by his friends to repent, which counsel he still rejected, and hearing the Bell to toll, in the very pains of death he start up, swearing, God's wounds the Bell tolles for me, but he shall not have me yet: whereupon the blood issued out in a most fearful manner from all the joints of his body, from mouth, nose, wrists, knees, heels, and toes, and other parts of his body, and so he died. Mr. Perkins.  
Michael a Jewish Rabbin, as he was swearing, and blaspheming the Name of jesus, fell down, and broke his neck. Socrat. Eccl. Hist.  
Three Soldiers passing through a Wood in the Country of Samurtia, there arose a tempest of thunder and lightning, and one of them to show his contempt of God and his judgements, burst forth into swearing, and blasphemy, but the tempest tearing up an huge tree, it fell upon him, and crushed him to pieces.  
One who for twelve or sixteen years together used to swear by God's Arms: In the end his own arm being hurt with a knife, could not be healed by any means, but wrankled, and festered from day to day, and at last so rotten, that it fell away piecemeal, and himself through anguish, and pain thereof died. Phil. Stubs.  
I myself (saith a godly Divine, that wrote lately) knew two most notorious swearers, that broke their necks, the one with a fall down a pair of stairs, the other from his horse.  
Another relates of a swearing Courtier at Mansfield, who in the midst of his blasphemous oaths was taken up, and carried away by the devil.  
At a Village called Benevides in Spain, two young men being together in the field, there suddenly arose a terrible tempest, and withal so violent a whirlwind, that it amazed the beholders: The two young men seeing the fury of it coming towards them, ran as fast as possibly they might, but yet it overtook them, and they fearing to be hoist up into the Air by it, fell down flat upon the earth, where the Whirlwind whisked round about them for a pretty while, and then passed forwards: the one of them arose in such an agony that he was scarce able to stand: the other lying still and not stirring, some other that stood under an hedge a far off, went to see how he did, and found him stark dead, with his bones so crushed, that the joints of his arms, and legs turned every way, as though his body had been made of Moss: his tongue also was pulled out by the roots, and could never be found, which was the more remarkable, because he was noted to have been an outrageous swearer, and blasphemer of God's holy Name. Anth. de Torquem.  
At Tubing in Germany a desperate boy used to invent such new oaths as were not common: but the Lord sent a Canker or some worse disease that did eat out his tongue, the instrument wherewith he blasphemed. G●●m. Hist.  
A certain man who in his life-time was given exceedingly to the fearful sin of swearing: had his heart on his deathbed so exceedingly filled with enraged greediness after it, that he desperately desired the standers by to help him with oaths, and to swear for him: though himself in the mean time swore as fast, and furiously as he could, Mr. Bolton.  
Destructorium vi●iorum tells of an Harlot who had three sons, and told her husband that only one of them was his, whereupon at his death he bequeathed his estate to him that should be found to be his true son▪ Upon this the sons contend, & the Judges to decide it, commanded the father's dead body to be set up against a tree, and that he of the three that could shoot nearest to his heart should be his heir: The two bastards shot, the third refused, and was offended with the other for doing it: By which natural love they concluded him to be the natural son, and gave him the inheritance: Surely they are bastards, and no sons that wound God at heart, and tear him in pieces by oaths, etc.  
Charilaus a Pagan being asked why the Images of the gods in Sparta were armed? To the end, saith he, that men may fear to blaspheme the gods, knowing that are armed to take vengeance upon their enemies.  
chrysostom whilst he was at Antioch spent most of his Sermons against swearing that if not the fear of God, yet his importunity might make them a weary of that sin.  
Philip King of France ordained that whosoever by swearing blasphemed God, though in a Tavern, yet he should be straightway drowned.  
Maximilian the Emperor decreed that every vain swearer should pay thirteen shillings and four pence, which who so refused to pay, and repented not of his wickedness, should lose his head.  
Henry the first, King of England appointed the payment of forty shillings, twenty shillings, ten shillings, and three shillings four pence, according to the degree of the swearer, to be given to the poor.  
Christi●649 ●649. about the end of June there was a soldier at Ware going with some others to wash himself in the river: but finding the water shallow, he asked if there was no deeper a place for him to swim in: Some told him that there was not far off a deep pit but that it was very dangerous, and therefore advised him to take heed how he went into it: to whom he answered: God damn me, if it be as deep as hell I will go into it: which accordingly he did, but immediately sunk to the bottom, never rising again, but was there drowned.  
To swear by their Faith was the Romans greatest oath, which they kept inviolably. Plut.  
King Charles' the ninth of France entertained into his favour one Albertus Tu●●us an Huckster's son, to whom in five years' space (besides other honour's) he gave six hundred thousand crowns, though all the good the King got by him, was to learn to swear by the Name of God. Camerar. med. Hist. c. 4.  But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: But let your Yea be yea, and your Nay●, nay, lest ye fall into condemnation. Jam. 5. 12.  

CHAP. XXVI. Examples of God's judgements upon Cursers.  
IN France a man of good parts, and well instructed in Religion, yet in his passion cursing, and bidding the devil take one of his children, the child was immediately possessed with an evil spirit: from which, though by the fervent and continual prayers of the Church, he was at length released, yet ere he had fully recovered his health, he died. Beza.  
Anno 15●7. at Forchenum in the Bishopric of Bamburg, a Priest preaching about the Sacrament, used these, and such like blasphemous speeches: O Paul, Paul, if thy Doctrine touching the receiving of the Sacrament in both kinds be true, and if it be a wicked thing to receive it otherwise, then let the devil take me: and if the Pope's Doctrine concerning this point be false, then am I the devil's bondslave, neither do I fear to pawn my soul upon it: Presently the devil came indeed in the shape of a tall man, black, and terrible, with a fearful noise, and roaring wind, took away the old Priest, that he was never after heard of. Fincelius.  
In Helvetia, Anno 1556. a certain man that earned his living by making clean foul linen, in his drunkenness used horrible cursings, wishing that the devil might break his neck if he ever went to his old occupation again, yet the next day when he was sober, he went into the field again about it: where the devil attended him in the likeness of a big swarthy man, ask him, if he remembered his wish, and withal struck him over the shoulders, so that his feet, and hands presently dried, yet the Lord gave not the devil power to do him so much hurt as he wished to himself. Fincelius.  
Henry Earl of Schwartburg used commonly to wish that he might be drowned in a Privy. if such, and such things were not so, and according to his wish, so it befell him at Saint Peter's Monastery in Erfor●s Anno 1148.  
Luther on 1 Cor. 15. reports of one in Germany of a most wicked life, who at almost every word he spoke, the devil was at one end. Now it happened on a time as he was passing over a bridge, he fell down, and as he was falling, cried out, Hoist up with an hundred devils: which was no sooner spoken, but the devil whom he called on so oft, was at his elbow to strangle, and carry him away with him.  
Another story he relates of a Popish Priest, once a Professor of the truth, but now an Apostate, who thundered out many bitter curses against Luther at a place called Ruthnerwald, and amongst other passages, wished, if Luther's doctrine were true, that a thunderbolt might strike him to death. Now three days after there arose a mighty tempest with thunder, and lightning, whereat the cursing Priest being affrighted, having a guilty conscience within him, ran hastily to the Church: and there fell to his prayers before the Altar, but God's vengeance pursued him, and by a flash of lightning he was struck dead: and though they recovered life in him again, yet as they carried him home, in the Churchyard another flash of lightning, burned him from the head to the foot as black as a shoe, whereby he immediately died.  
Anno Christi 1551. there lived in a City of Savoy, a man who was a monstrous swearer, and curser, and though he was often admonished, and blamed for it, yet would by no means mend his manners: At length a great plague happening in the City, he withdrew himself with his wife, and a kinswoman into a Garden which he had: where being again admonished to give over his wickedness, he hardened his heart more, swearing, blaspheming God, and giving himself to the devil, and immediately the devil snatched him up suddenly, his wife and kinswoman looking on, and carried him quite away. The Magistrates advertised hereof, went to the place, and examined the two women, who justified the truth of it.  
At Oundle in Northamptonshire there was one William Hacket, who used in his earnest talk thus to curse himself: If it be not true, let God send a visible confusion upon me: which wish of his came to pass: for falling into abominable errors, he called himself Christ, and Judge of the world, for which he was hanged in the thirty third year of Queen Elizabeth in Cheapside.  
At Oster in the Duchy of Magala●ole, a wicked woman used in her cursings to give herself body and soul to the devil, and being reproved for it, she still contined the same, till (being at a wedding-feast) the devil came in person, and carried her up into the air with most horrible out-cries, and roar, and in that sort carried her round about the town, that the inhabitants were ready to die with fear: and by and by tore her in four pieces, leaving her four quarters in four several highways, and then brought her bowels to the marriage-feast, and threw them upon the table before the Major of the town, saying, Behold, these dishes of meat belong to thee, whom the like destruction waiteth for, if thou dost not amend thy wicked life.  
At Wittenberg, before Martin Luther and others; a woman whose daughter was possessed with a spirit, confessed that, being angry she bid the devil take her, and that she had no sooner spoken the word, but she was possessed after a strange sort.  
In a town in Misnia, Sep. 11. Anno 1552. a choleric father seeing his son slack about his business, wished that he might never stir from that place: which he had no sooner spoken, but his son stuck fast indeed, nor could by any means possible be removed, no not so much as to fit, or bend his body, till by the prayers of the faithful, his pains were mitigated, though not remitted: three years he continued so standing with a post at his back for his ease, and four years sitting, at the end whereof he died, nothing weakened in his understanding but professing the faith, and not doubting of his salvation through Jesus Christ: when at any time he was asked how he did? his answer usualy was, that he was fastened of God, and that it was not in man to release him.  
At Noeburg in Germany a woman in her anger cursed her son, wishing that she might never see him return alive: and the same day the young man bathing himself in water, was drowned, so that (as she wished) it befell her.  This is the curse which goeth forth over the face of the whole world, I will bring it forth, saith the Lord, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my Name, and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof, and with the stones thereof, Zach. 5. 3, 4.  

CHAP. XXVII. Examples of God's judgements upon Heretics, and Schismatics.  
IT is just with God, that they which will not have truth their King, and willingly obey it, should have falsehood their Tyrant, to whom their judgements should be captivated, and enslaved: hence i● is, that as errors in practice are like a fretting Leprosy, of a contagious, and spreading nature, so errors in judgements are very diffusive also: A little Leaven leaveneth the whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6. and heretics false doctrines f●et like a Gangrene, 2 Tim. 2. 17. for no opinion is so monstrous, but if it have a mother, it will get a nurse: woeful experience in these times, wherein the golden reins of Government are wanting, doth clearly evince the truth hereof. But yet the Lord doth seldom suffer the Authors, and chief fomentors of Heresies, and Schisms even in this world to go unpunished, as will fully appear in these ensuing examples.  
An heretic is one that errs in a necessary doctrine of faith, and being sufficiently admonished, wilfully persists therein, Tit. 3. 10.  
Called Foxes, Cant. 2. 15. Dogs, Phil. 3. 12. men of corrupt minds, 1 Tim. 6. 5. Reprobate concerning the faith, 2 Tim. 3. 8. teachers for lucre sake, Tit. 3. 11. Seducing spirits, 1 Tim. 4. 1. men of seared consciences, 1 Tim. 4. 2. Deceitful workers, Phil. 3. 2. 2 Cor. 11. 13. Teachers of perverse things, Act. 20. 30. enemies to the Cross of Christ, Phil. 3. 18.  
Heresy is called Leaven, Luk. 12. 1. Wood, hay, stubble, 1 Cor. 3. 12. Windy Doctrine, Eph. 4. 4. Damnable Doctrine, 2 Pet. 2. 1. Mystery of iniquity, 2 Thes. 2. 7. Contrary to sound Doctrine, 1 Tim. 1. 10. Doctrine of devils, 1 Tim. 4. 1. Doctrine of men, Col. 2. 22. Dissenting from wholesome Doctrine, 1 Tim. 6. 3. Perverse dispute, 1 Tim. 6. 5. a word that eats like a Gangrene, 2 Tim. 2. 17. Erring from the truth, 2 Tim. 2. 8. Strange Doctrine, Heb. 13. 9 Root of bitterness, Heb. 12. 15. which should not be taught, Tit. 1. 11. Doctrine of Balaam, and Nicholaitans, Rev. 2. 14, 15. a work of the flesh, Gal. 5 20.  
Scriptural examples, Ahab, and Zedekiah, Jer. 29. 21. Shemaiah, Jer. 29. 24, 31, 32. Hananiah, Jer. 28. 13, 27. Zedekiah, 1 Kings 22. 11, 24, 25. Shemaiah, Nehem. 6. 10. Scribes and Pharisees, Mat. 15. 3. & 16. 6, 12▪ Sadduces, Mat. 22. 23. & 16. 12. Herod, Mark 8. 15. Hymeneus, and Alexander, 1 Tim. 1. 20. Philetus, 2 Tim. 2. 17. Phygellus and Hermogenes, 2 Tim. 1. 15. Balaam, Revel. 2. 14. Barjesus, Acts 13. 6, 8. Herodians, Mark 3. 6. & 12. 13. Noadiah, Nehem. 6. 14. Jezabel, Rev. 2. 20.  
The Arian Heresy having overspread the City of Antiochia, whereupon arose a great Schism, and contention amongst the inhabitants, the Lord sent a terrible Earthquake, which overthrew a great part of the City, and with the Earthquake fire also broke forth of the ground, which consumed all the residue: by both which, multitudes of persons perished. Evag.  
Arrius himself the father of that Heresy, as he was easing nature in a secret place, his bowels gushed our, and so he died miserably. Theod.  
Saint Augustine being to dispute with Pascentius the Ari●●, Pascen●ius requested that what passed betwixt them might not be set down in writing, and afterwards made his b●●gs, that he had w●●sted Augustine in the di●p●●e, which report was believed of all that des●●ed ●t Aug. 〈◊〉. 2 Ep. 17●.  
Sim●n Magus, after that he was so sharply reproved by ●eter w●nt t● Rome, and taught many abominable heresies, affirming himself to be the true God: That the w●rl● was created by Angels, that Christ was neither come, no● did suffer● he denied the resurrection of the body, brought in the promiscuous use of women: used the company of one H●l●na, an harlot, whom he affirmed to be the Holy Ghost and that he begat Angels of her: he attempted to show his power to the people by flying in the air, but falling down, he broke his thigh, and died miserably. Jacks. Ch●o● p. 186.  
Manas, or Manicheus, the Heretic, denied the Old Testament, called himself the holy Spirit, and professed that he had power to work miracles: whereupon he was sent for by the King of Persia, to cure his son who lay sick of a dangerous disease: but his impostures sailing, and the child dying under his hand, the King caused him to be slain, and his skin taken off, and to be stuffed full of chaff, and set up before the g●t● of the City. Simps.  
Nestorius' the heretic who spoke against the union of the Divine and humane nature of Christ, making, as it were▪ two Christ's, had his blasphemous tongue ●orted in his mouth▪ and consumed with worms, and at length the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed him up. Evag. Niceph.  
The Emperor Valence, who was an Arian Heretic, was overtaken by the Goths in a Village, which they set on fire, where in he was burnt to death, leaving no successor, and his name became a curse, and execration to all ages. Sozom.  
Under the reign of Adrian the Emperor there was one called Benchochab, who professed himself to be the Messias, that descended from Heaven in the likeness of a star to redeem the Jews, whereby he drew a multitude of disciples after him: but shortly after himself and all his followers were slain, which occasioned the Jews to call him Bencozba, the son of a lie. Eus.  
Gerinthus the heretic, being in a Bath at Ephesus, the Apostle John seeing him, said to those that were with him, Let us depart, lest the house wherein the Lords enemy is, should fall upon our heads: and accordingly when he was gone, it fell upon Cerinthus, and his associates, and killed them. Eus.  
Montanus who denied the Divinity of Christ, and called himself the Comforter, or holy Spirit, that was to come into the world: And his two wives, Priscilla and Maxilla, he named his Prophetesses: but shortly after God gave him over to despair, that he hanged himself. Magdebur. Niceph.  
Heraclius the Emperor infected with the Heresy of the Monothelites, having raised a great Army against his enemies, fifty two thousand of them died in one night, whereupon he presently fell sick, and died. Simps.  
Constance the Emperor a Monothelite, was slain by one of his own servants, as he was washing of himself in a Bath. Simps.  
Constantius the Emperor, a great favourer, and supporter of the Arian Heresy, died suddenly of an Apoplexy. Socr.  
Cyril hath of his own knowledge recorded a wonderful judgement of God upon an Heretic in his time. There was (saith he) presently after the death of Saint Hierom, a bold and blasphemous Heretic, called Sabinianus, who denied the distinction of persons in the Trinity, affirming the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to be but one indistinct person, and to gain credit to his heresy, he wrote a book to confirm his opinions, which he published in the name of Saint Hierome; whereupon Silvanus Bishop of Nazareth sharply reproved him for depraving so worthy a man now dead, and to detect his falsehood, agreed with Sabinianus, that if Hierome did not the next day by some miracle declare his falsehood, he would willingly die: but if he did, the other should die: this being agreed upon, the day following they went to the Temple at Jerusalem, multitudes of people following them to see the issue, and the day was now past, and no miracle appeared, so that Silvanus was required to yield his neck to the headsman, which he willingly, and confidently did: but when he was ready to receive the blow, something appeared like Saint Hierome, and stayed the blow, and then vanishing, presently the head of Sabinianus fell off, and his carcase tumbled upon the ground.  
Grimoald King of Lombardy, an Arian Heretic, being let blood for some distempers, eleven days after as he was drawing a bow, the vein opening a new, he bled to death.  
Nestorius' the Heretic being made Bishop of Constance by Theodosius, bespoke him thus in a Sermon: O Caesar, purge me the Land of Heretics, (meaning the Orthodox Christians,) and I shall give thee Heaven: Help thou me to root out them, and I shall help thee to overcome thine enemies: For which cause he was called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or fling-fire: in French Boutefeux. Hist. Trip.  
About ●he year 1629. there lived at Cubbington in Warwickshire, a Gentleman called Master Griswould, of a competent estate, and a zealous prosessor of Religion, familiarly acquainted with most of the godly Ministers and Christians thereabouts, and well esteemed of by them: till one Can (lately of Amsterdam) falling into his acquaintance began to seduce him from his former opinions, and practice, causing him to scruple, first, joining with our Congregations in Prayers, and the Sacrament: Secondly, to question whether he might lawfully hear a conformable Minister, though able, and godly? from thence he fell to separation: and after a while, he first questioned, and after concluded, that there was no true Church in the world, to which he might adjoin himself, and therefore kept himself to duties with his own family, and rejected all others, yet stayed he not long here, but after a while, excluding his servants, he kept himself in his chamber with his children only: Then he conceited that all civil society with others defiled him: and thereupon locking his chamber-door continually, he caused his servants to reach in at the window food for himself, and children: He cut out all the contents of the Chapters, through the whole Bible: expected Enthusiasms, and revelations, often in the day lying along on the floor, and causing his children to do the like with their heads in a ring: and when his ancient friends, Ministers, and others hearing of it, came to speak with him (amongst whom myself was one) knockin at his chamber-door, importuning, entreating, and threatening to break open the door, yet could they by no means prevail either to have a word from him, or the door opened: at length one of his children sickened, and died, yet he concealing it, privately carried it into the next room, and locked it up, till the corpse putrefying almost choked him: whereupon he caused his servant to bring him some Moss, (still concealing the occasion) wherewith he stopped the crannies in his wall to keep out the stench: But his course of life being much talked of abroad, a neighbour Justice of Peace, pitying his condition, sent some with command to break open his chamber-door, which being done, they found him, and his children (like Nabuchadnezzar) much deformed with their hair, and nails grown very long, their clothes almost rotten upon their backs for the want of shift, and all their healths very much impaired with that course of life: yet neither would he, nor any of his children (being so tutored by him) speak to any one, though never so much pressed thereunto. But it pleased God at length that his children being taken from him, and sent to some friends, recovered both their tongues, and health. Himself upon the breaking open of this door presently took his bed, refusing to speak to, or converse with any: and though by godly Ministers and others which came to him, he was laboured with to take notice of the dangerous temptation under which he lay, entreated, counselled, threatened, and prayed with, and for him, yet still turning his face to the wall, he would neither hear nor answer them one word; In which obstinate condition he remained till his death, which was not long after.  
David George, alins Haàs Van Burcht, borne in Delft in the Low-countrieses: a man altogether unlearned, being a painter of glasses: yet subtle of understanding, and eloquent withal, after he began to disperse his erroneous tenets, was sought after by the Magistrates of that place, whereupon he fled with his family to Basil in Suitzerland, where in private he taught, and advanced his damnable Heresies, confirming his absent disciples by letters, and books which he caused to be printed in the Castle of Beningen. He died in the said town of Basil, Anno 1556. for grief that one of his followers was revolted: Before his death, whereas his disciples thought him to be god, seeing him draw towards death, he resolutely said unto them, Be not amazed, I go to begin to show my power: Christ my predecessor to show his power rose again the third day: but I to show my greater glory will rise again at the end of three years: Afterwards the Magistrate being throughly informed of his life, and doctrine, caused his process to be drawn, and by a sentence, his body was taken out of the ground, and justice done as if he had been alive, his goods confiscated, and his books burnt. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 65. 66.  
At Boston in New England the seventeenth of Octob. 1637. the wife of Master William Dier (which woman held many monstrous, and Heretical opinions) was brought to bed of a Monster, which had no head, the face stood low upon the breast, the ears like an Apes, grew upon the shoulders, the eyes stood far out, and so did the mouth: the nose was hooking upward: the breast, and back full of short prickles like a Thornback: the Navel, belly, and distinction of the sex were where the hips should have been, and those backparts were on the same side with the face, the arms, hands, thighs, and legs were as other children's: but instead of toes it had on each foot three claws, with Talons like a Fowl: upon the back above the belly, it had two great holes like mouths, and in each of them stood out two pieces of flesh: it had no forehead, but in the place above the eyes it had four horns, two of above an inch long, hard, and sharp, and the othee two somewhat less: It was of the female Sex; both the father and mother of it were great Familists: The midwife (one Hawkins wife of St. Ives) was notorious for familiarity with the devil▪ and a prime Familist: Most of the women who were present at this woman's travel, were suddenly taken with such a violent vomiting, and purging, without eating, or drinking any thing, that they were forced to go home: others had their children so taken with Convulsions (which they neither had before, nor after) that they were sent for home, so that none were left at the time of the birth of it, but the Midwife, and two other, one of which was fallen asleep: and at such time as the child died (which was about two hours before the birth of it) the bed wherein the mother lay, shook so violently, as that all that were in the room perceived it: the afterbirth had prickles on the inside like those on the child's breast. See Mr. Wells short story, &c, p. 44.  
Also about the same time, and in the same place one Mistress Hutchinson, who held about thirty monstrous, and Heretical opinions, whereof you have a Catalogue set down by the same Author, Pag. 59 etc. growing big with child, and towards the time of her labour, at last brought forth thirty monstrous births, or thereabouts at once: some of them bigger, and some lesser: some of one shape, and some of another: few of any perfect shape, none of all of them of humane shape: This Mistress Hutchinson was first banished by the Magistrates of New-England into Read-Island for her Heresies: but not staying long there, she removed with all her family, her daughter, and her children into the Dutch Plantation to a place called Helgate: where the Indians set upon them, and slew her with all her family, her daughter, and her daughter's husband, with all their children, save only one that escaped: which is the more remarkable, because it was never heard that the Indians either before, or since did commit the like outrage upon any others.  
A Popish▪ Priest, Parson of Crondal near Canterbury, at the coming in of Cardinal Poole, was absolved by him, & got a Copy of the Pope's Bull of pardon brought into England by the said Pool; which the Sabbath following he read to his people, and withal told them, that having been with the Cardinal on the Thursday before, he had made him as clean from his sins, as he was at the Font-stone, or the night wherein he was borne: whilst he was relating this in the Pulpit, he fell down stark dead, and never stirred more. Act. and Mon.  
John Duns, called Scotus, borne in Emildon in Northumberland, who being brought up in Merton College in Oxford, was wonderful well learned in Logic, and in that crabbed; and intricate Devinity of those days: yet as one still doubtful and unresolved, he did overcast the truth of Religion with mists of obscurity: but he died miserably, being taken with an Apoplexy, and overhastily buried, he after a time revived, and making means in vain by a lamentable noise to call for help, after he had a long time knocked his head against the grave-stone, dashed out his brains, and so yielded up his vital breath: whereupon were made these verses. 
Quaecunque humani fuerant, jurisque sacrati,  
In dubium veniunt cuncta vocante Scoto.  
Quid? quod & in dubium illius sit vita vocata,  
Morte illum simili ludificaute stropha.  
Quum non ante virum vitâ jugulârit ademptâ,  
quam vivus tumulo conditus ille foret.  
All learning taught in humane books, and couched in holy writ,  
Duns Scotus dark, and doubtful made by subtlety of wit.  
No marvel that to doubtful terms of life himself was brought,  
Whilst with like wile, and subtle trick, death on his body wrought.  
When as her stroke to kill outright she would not him vouchsafe,  
Until that man (a piteous case) was buried quick in grave. Camb. Brit. p. 814.   
Mahomet, by birth an Arabian, was one of the monstrousest heretics that ever lived. He came of a base stock, and being fatherless, one Abdemonoples bought him for his slave, and loved him for his parts, so that he made him ruler of his house; about which time one Serg●us a Monk (flying for his Heresy into Arabia) instructed him in the Heresy of Nestorius. A while after his Master died, and Mah●met married his widow, after whose death he grew famous for his wealth, and skill in Magic. Wherefore by the advice of Sergius he called himself the great prophet of God, and his fame increasing, he devised a Law, and wrote it, which he called the Alcoran, wherein he borrowed something from almost all the Heresies which were before his time. With the Sabellians he denied the Trinity. With the Manichees he affirmed that there were but two persons in the Deity. With Eunomius he denied the equality of the Father with the Son. With Macedonius he said that the Holy Ghost was a Creature: and held the community of women with the Nicolaitans: He borrowed of the Jews circumcision, and of the Gentiles much superstition: And somewhat he took from the Christian verity, besides many devilish fancies invented of his own brain: But when he had lived in wickedness about forty years, God cut him off by the falling sickness, which of a long time having been troubled with, he told his seduced disciples that at those times the Angel Gabriel appeared to him, whose brightness he could not behold.  
A certain Jesuit in Lancashire as he was walking by the way▪ lost his glove: and one that came after him finding it, followed him apace, with intention to restore it: but he fearing the worst, being inwardly pursued with a guilty conscience, ran away, and hastily leaping over an hedge, fell into a marvel pit, which was on the other side, and in which he was drowned. Wards Ser.  
Anno Christi 1591. there was one Edmund Coppinger, and Henry Arthington, two gentlemen who associated themselves with William Hacket, sometimes a very lewd person, but now converted in outward show, by whose hypocritical behaviour the aforesaid gentlemen were deluded to think that Hacket was anointed to be Judge of the world: wherefore coming one day to his lodging in London, Hacket told them that he had been anointed by the holy Ghost: Then Coppinger asked, what his pleasure was to command them? Go (saith he) and proclaim in the City, that Jesus Christ is come with his fan in his hand to judge the earth: and if they will not believe you, let them come, and kill me if they can. Coppinger answered, that it should be done: and so immediately he and Arthington●an ●an into the streets▪ and proclaimed their message● and when by reason of the confluence of people they could go no further, they got up into two empty carts in Cheapside, crying, Repent, repent, for Jesus Christ is come to judge the world. And so pulling a paper out of their bosoms, they read out of it many things, touching the calling and office of Hacket, as how he represented Christ, by partaking of his glorified body, etc. They also called themselves his Prophets, one of Justice, the other of Mercy. The City being amazed at this thing, took Hacket, carried him before a Justice, who after examination committed him, and at the Sessions being found guilty of sedition, and speaking traitorous words against the Queen he was condemned, and hanged on a Gibbet in Cheapside, uttering horrible blasphemies against the Majesty of God: Coppinger died the next day in Bridewell, and Arthington was kept in prison upon the hope of repentance.  
Some Donatists which cast the holy elements of the Lords Supper to dogs, were themselves devoured by dogs. Simpson.  
Arminius, who craftily revived the heresy of Pelagius, and sowed the seeds of his errors in Leiden, and many other places in Holland, to the great disturbance of the peace of God's Church, fell sick, being grievously tormented with a cough, gout, ague, and incessant pain in his belly: with a great binding, and stopping under the heart, which caused him to draw his breath with much difficulty: he slept also very unquietly, and could not digest his meat, his radical moisture dried up: and he had a vehement pain in his bowels, with an obstruction in his Optic sinews, which made him blind of his left eye, and his right shoulder was much swollen, whereby he lost the use of his right arm; and thus languishing in much misery, he ended his days, October 19 1609. Hist. of the Netherl.  
Olympius an Arian Bishop, as he was bathing himself at Carthage, and blaspheming the blessed Trinity, was suddenly smit from Heaven, with three fiery darts, and so burned to death. Hist. of the Netherl. Pau. Diaco.  
In the year 1327. there was one Adam Duff, an Irish man, burnt at Dublin, for denying the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and saying that there could not be three persons, and but one God: and for affirming the Virgin Mary to be an Harlot: for denying the resurrection of the dead, and avouching that the Sacred Scriptures were but fables. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 181.  
Policarp at a certain time meeting Martion the Heretic, Martion said unto him, Dost thou not know me? Yea, said Policarp, I know thee for the first-begotten of Satan. See his Life in my first Part.  
Donatus the father of the Donatists, about the year 331. taking offence at the choice of Caecilianus to the Bishopric of Carthage, made a schism in the Church, and fell from one error to another, till at last some of his disciples which were called Circumcellions grew to that height of madness, that running up and down, when they met with any passengers by the way, they would force them to kill them; others of them by leaping from rocks, and high places would break their own necks, or burn themselves in the fire, that so they might die Martyrs. August.  
A certain Anabaptist in the field of Sancto Galli, by the instigation of the Devil, having his sword under his cloak, called his brother (nothing aware of his bloody intent) before his father, mother, sisters, and the whole family, commanding him to kneel down before them, and suddenly whips out his sword, and cuts off his head, throwing it at the feet of his parents▪ whereat they were so affrighted, that they died mad, the murderer himself defended the fact, saying, Voluntas D●i impleta est: The will of the Lord is fulfilled. Gastius.  
John Mathias, one of the Prophets of the Anabaptists in Germany, being vexed with a disgraceful scoff, which was given him by a blacksmith, procured him to be condemned to death by some of his own rabble, and himself would needs be the executioner, wounding him first with an Halberd, and that wound not proving mortal, he after shot him through with a Pistol: Then shedding some Crocodile-teares, he pardoned him for his rash▪ speech, saying, That God was reconciled to him, and that he had a revelation from Heaven, that the man should not die of his wounds; yet he proved a false Prophet, the man dying within a few days after. Hist. of the Anabap.  
John of Leiden, a Tailor, whom the Anabaptists in Germany chose for their King, presently after his Coronation, made a great feast, inviting at least four thousand men and women to it, and between the first, and second course, he accuseth a man of high Treason, and cuts off his head with his own hands, and returns merry to supper, and after supper with the same bloody hands, he administers the Lords Supper. Not long after (though there was a great famine in the City of Munster, where they were, yet) he, and his Courtiers abated nothing of their full dishes: But one of his fifteen wives (for so many he had) somewhat more conscientious than the rest, said, That she thought God was not well pleased with their feasting, and rioting, when the other people pined with hunger, and so were famished to death in the streets: This mock-King, being told of this speech of hers, brought her into the marketplace with other of his wives, and making her kneel down, cut off her head, commanding his other wives to sing, and give praise for it to their heavenly Father. Hist. Anabap. Within the space of two years, wherein this Sect of the Anabaptists by their fanatical opinions, and practices disturbed the peace of Germany, and much hindered the Reformation of Religion begun by Luther and others, it pleased God by eminent, & visible judgements to punish the prime actors & fomentors of the same: For Thomas Muncer was put to the rack by George Duke of Saxony, where he roared most fearfully, and in the end had his head cut off, and put upon an high pole in the fields. Three hundred Anabaptists that fell upon a Monastery in Friesland, and rifled it, were most of them, either killed by the ruins of the Monastery, or put to death by the hangman. John of Leiden, and their Consul Bernard Knipperdoling, were tied to a stake, and together with their great Prophet had their flesh torn off with hot pinchers, and in the end being slain, had their bodies put into iron Cages, and hanged on the steeple of Saint Lambert. Sleid. Com. Lib. 10.  
There was in the year 1647. one Quarterman, who had sometimes lived in Oxford, and been a zealous professor of Religion, and one that had suffered under the Tyranny of the Bishops. At the beginning of the difference between the King, and Parliament, he was chosen Marshal of the City of London, and continued some years in that employment: afterwards he turned a violent Sectary, and being discarded by the City, he went to the Army, where he found countenance and employment: But withal he sucked in errors so fast▪ that in Southwark, before a godly Minister, he said, That there was no more holiness in the Scriptures, then in a dog's tail: which afterwards he again affirmed before the said Minister, and many of his Congregation; whereupon the Minister went forth, fearing (as he professed) lest the house should fall upon his head, wherein such a blasphemous wretch was: and within few days after, it pleased God to strike the said Quarterman with a violent disease, viz. upon February the eleventh, where of he presently died, and was buried, February the sixteenth. 1647.  
In the same year there were in Yorkshire, certain seduced Sectaries, who pretended that they had a revelation to sacrifice unto God certain creatures, and amongst the rest their aged mother, whom accordingly they slew, persuading her that she should rise again the third day, for which they were apprehended, and afterwards hanged at York.  
Anno Christi. 1648. there lived in Southwark one Gun a Sectarian Preacher, who lived in adultery with another man's wife for about the space of nine years, and afterwards solicited, and lay with one Green's widow; whereupon it pleased God to strike him with such horror of conscience, that he ran mad, and continued raving, and raging in a fearful manner, till at the length, having an opportunity he murdered himself: and the woman with whom he lay, being examined about it, acknowledged the fact, saying, That she did it, to cure her brother of his burnings.  
Bolton, one that by Separation made the first schism here in England, first through the stirring of his conscience, made a public Recantation of his errors at Paul's Cross, and yet afterward was so dogged with a desperate remorse, that he rested not, till that by hanging himself he had ended his miserable life. Robin's. Justif. See more of these in Mr. Baylies dissuasive. page 13, etc.  
Anno Christi 1647. there was at Newberry some she Anabaptists, that took upon them to have revelations, and therein to see, and know such glorious things, as could not be imagined: and one of them had such strange gestures, and fits, as the like was seldom seen. This woman gave forth, that she had a revelation that such a night she should be taken up into heaven, against which time many of them assembled together, took their solemn leaves of her with tears, and the time being come, out they go to see her ascension. The night was a Moonshiny night, and as they expected when an Angel should come to fetch her up in a Chariot, a cloud comes and covers the face of the Moon, whereupon they all cry out, Behold he comes in the clouds: but presently the cloud vanisheth: whereupon their hopes being frustrate; they still expect his coming: And after a while comes a flock of wild geese a good way off, whereupon again they cry out, He comes, he comes: But when the wild geese were gone, at length they were fain to return to their homes as wise as they came, having made themselves a ridiculous spectacle unto many.  
In May last 1653 in Kendal in Westmoreland, there was one john Gilpin, who was very desirous to associate himself with the Quakers at their meetings, & speaking with one of them about it, he much encouraged him to hold on his purpose, and accordingly he went to them when one Ch. Atkinson was Speaker, whose drift was to deny all Ministerial Teaching, and Ordinances, together with all Notional knowledge gained by the use of such means, and to become as if they had never learned any thing, & now to be taught of God within themselves: by waiting upon an inward light, which (as he said) lies low hidden under the earth, viz. The old man which is of the earth earthy.  
Gilpin was immediately so taken with this new doctrine: that he resolved to close with them: was afraid to read any good books, to hear any preaching Minister, or to call to remembrance any thing which he had formerly learned concerning God, Christ, his own estate, or any other subject contained in the Scriptures; for they told him that all such knowledge was but Notional, carnal, and hanging upon the Tree of Knowledge: adding, Cursed is every one that hangs on this Tree.  
One of them told him that Christ was as man, had his failings disinherited God, etc.  
At his next meeting the Speaker urged him to take up the cross daily, saying. Carry the cross all day, and it will keep thee at night: He urged him to hearken to a voice within him: Spoke much of a light within them, which Gilpin not yet finding, was much troubled, desiring that he might fall into quaking, thinking that thereby he should attain to the immediate discoveries of God to him. And accordingly shortly after as he was walking in his chamber, he began to quake so extremely that he could not stand, but fell upon his bed, where he houled, and cried in a terrible, and hideous manner, (as others of them used to do) yet was he not afraid but looked upon it as the pangs of the New-birth. After half an hour by degrees he ceased from howling, and rejoiced that now he could witness against the Ministers of England, as false prophets, and Priests of Baa●. All the night after he was much troubled with dreams about his sins: and when he awaked, as he thought thereon, he perceived something lighting on his neck, and giving him a great stroke, which caused much pain, and so a second, third, and fourth, each loss than other, descending till it came to the middle of his back, and then he discerned something to enter into his body, which Satan suggested to be the Spirit of God like a dove: and he thought he heard a voice within him saying, It is day: Adding twice: As sure as its light, so surely shall Christ give thee light.  
Two or three days after he still waited for more light, and walking into his Garden, he lay down with his face to the earth, at which time his right hand began extremely to shake: and he was in a great rapture of joy, apprehending it to be a Figure of his spiritual Marriage, and union with Christ: Then did the power within raise him, and set him on his feet, and afterwards laid him on his back, brought his sins into his remembrance: causing his hand at every sin to strike the ground; and he heard a voice saying, Now is such a sin mortified: then was he persuaded that all his sins were mortified at once: then rose he up, and it was said to him: Ask what thou wilt of the Father in my Name, and he will give it thee: then said Gilpin, What shall I ask? It was answered, Ask wisdom in the first place: then he desired that such things might be given him, as made for God's glory and the good of others: It was answered, that his request was granted, and that he should be endowed with the gift of Prophecy, and singing praises to God.  
Presently after he went to another of their meetings where Atkinson was again the Speaker, with which he was more affected then formerly; for that (as he conceited) he could inwardly witness to what he spoke. Atkinson having done, one john Audland spoke, in the time of whose speaking Gilpin was by the devil within him drawn out of his chair, and thrown upon the ground where he lay all night; all which time his body and members were all in motion, being turned from his back on his belly, and so back again several times, making crosses with his legs, and his hands moving on the ground as if he had been writing: and he heard (as he thought) a voice saying, that that writing with his hand on the ground signified the writing of the Law in his heart: then were his hands moved to his head, and he heard the voice saying, Christ in God, and God in Christ, and Christ in thee. Which words he was compelled to sing forth in a strange manner, and with such a voice as was not his own, he sung also divers phrases of Scripture which were given in to him: then the devil raised him up, and bade him be humble, than brought him on his knees again, and he heard the voice saying, Stoop low, low: and when his face was almost at the ground, it said to him, Take up thy cross, and follow me. Then rising he was led out of the house by the devil at a back door to the River, and back again, and then into the Town, where he was drawn down the street, to a door that he knew not: whereupon two of them that followed him, said, Whither will you go? This is the Fiddler's house. Gilpin answered: Be it whose house it will, Christ leads me hither, and hither I must go: then was his hand forced to knock at the door, and a voice bade him say, Behold, Christ stands at the door, and knocks. The Fiddler opening the door, he went in, and taking down a Base-viol, he was forced to play on it, and to dance whereupon he questioned what power led him to such actions? and the voice presently answered him, This is not because I love Music, for I hate it, but to signify to thee what joy there is in heaven at thy conversion: as also, what spiritual Melody thou shalt have hereafter. Then was he led out of the house, and carried thorough the Town, being forced, as he went, to proclaim, I am the way, the truth, and the life: Then went he to his own house, and there by the devil was thrown down, and forced to make circles with his hands, the voice telling him, that he was now putting off the old man. His hand also was forced to take up a●stone which lay on the floor, which he thought to be like a man's heart, and the voice told him, that Christ had taken that stone out of his heart, and given him an heart of flesh: then holding it forth to the spectators, he was forced to say, Except you see signs, and wonders, you will not believe; And throwing the stone amongst them, he said, Lo, here is my heart of stone. Then was he cast upon his back on the ground, and the voice said, Thou shalt have two Angels to keep thee: and immediately two swallows came down the Chimney, and sat on a shelf near him; whereupon he cried, My Angels, my Angels, and withal he held out his hand to them, expecting they should have come to him; but they flew up the chimney again, though the door, and windows were open. Then was he carried upon his hands, and knees out of the doors into the street, and when his wife would have stopped him, he said, he must not be stopped, he must forsake wife, children, and all to follow Christ. Thus went he up the street, thinking that he bore a cross upon his neck, till some pulled him out of the mire, and dirt, and by force carried him into his house, whereupon pointing at one of them, he said, Christ points at thee, thou art a wicked woman, and hast hindered the work of the Lord. Then the voice asked him, Where is thy cross? upon which he thought he saw a visible cross hanging in a thread, which with his hand he put behind his neck: Thus he continued till the evening, when many of the Quakers coming to him, said, Be lowly minded, and hearken to the voice within thee, and so they left him, his strength being almost quite spent with his restlessness.  
His wife and family going to bed, he remained alone, when he began to question, whether these strange actions were Divine, or Diabolical? whereupon he trembled, and his hand was forced to take up a knife, which lay by, and to point it to his throat, and the voice said to him, Open a hole there, and I will give thee eternal life: But he threw away the knife, and his wife coming to him, at her persuasion he went to bed, and all the night after he assured himself that he was possessed by the devil, and in the morning he roared and cried out, Now the devil is gone out of me, at which instant he, and his family heard it thunder, though no others heard it.  
Shortly after the devil came to him again, and told him, that it was Satan that had possessed, and seduced him hitherto, but now Christ was come, and had cast out Satan, and told him also that what he had done the day before was in obedience unto Satan, and that as he had served Satan the day before in his clothes, so now this day he must undo all that he had done in his shirt in obedience to Christ: whereupon he rose out of his bed, went into the street in his shirt, but some stopped him: whereupon the devil within him told him, that he must be carried into the house by four women, or else that he should for ever stand there like a pillar of salt, as Lots wise did. Then four women carried him into his bed; whereupon he told them, that the day before he had been doing the devil's work, but now he must do Christ's work, etc. Then he fell to acting in his shirt upon the bed, as he had done the day before upon the floor, playing topsey turvey from one bed to another: the devil bidding him not to fear, for (saith he) I will give thee strength: than it told him, that the day before the devil bade him bear his cross, but now Christ bade him lay it aside, for Christ takes no pleasure in Crosses, nor will be worshipped as yesterday he had done: It said farther: Yesterday the devil made thee lie all day on the ground, but now I have provided a bed for thee: For my yoke is easy: He promised also to give him bread of life to eat, and water of life to drink, and that out of his belly should flow rivers of living water: Then were his teeth moved as if he was eating, and he thought that he felt in his belly a flowing up, and down of waters: he was told also that yesterday the devils Angels waited on him, but now Christ's Angels should guard him; hereupon he saw two Butterflies in the window, and his hand was forced to take one of them, and to put it into his mouth, which he swallowed down: then he was moved to take the other, and put it to his throat, and he was told that it should enter in there, for (saith the voice) nothing is impossible to him that believeth: then he was forced to make circles on the bed, whereupon he began to suspect that he was acted by Satan, and thereupon in great fear cried out, Lord, what wilt thou have me do? But the devil answered, It's too late to cry unto God, for sentence is already passed against thee: Hereupon he lay down in despair; but presently the devil told him the third time, that it was a while devil that had deluded him this second time; but that now Christ was come indeed, and would cast him out: and accordingly he thought the devil was ejected: But then all his members fell on working as if the pangs of death had been upon him: the voice teling him, that they were the pangs of the New-birth, and that now Christ was newborn in him: Thus he continued a whole day, and the devil told him that now he should work wonders, and cast out devils in Christ's Name. Then came in two of the Quakers, to whom he said, I have two devils cast out of me, but now Christ is in me of a truth: Then said the devil to him, I was crowned with a crown of thorns, but I will crown thee with a crown of glory, and bade him set his fist upon his head, which (saith he) to the standers by shall appear as a glorious crown: when he did this, he asked them, what they saw? they answered nothing: whereupon the devil told him, that they saw the crown on his head, but were so stricken with admiratien that they could not express what they saw: Then the devil bade him tell one of the Quakers, that he had a devil in him, but he should east it out: and that he should quake, and tremble, which accordingly he did: then the devil bade him to speak to him to fall flat on the ground, which he did, and presently rose again; whereupon Gilpin asked him, whether now the devil was gone out of him? to which he answered not, but the devil told him that he was now ejected, etc.  
A while after he began again to question whether in all this he were not deluded by Satan, which made him fall into a great fear, and then the devil told him that all this while he had been serving him, and blaspheming God: and that now it was too late to repent: Hereupon he fell into despair for a time, thinking that every thing which he either heard or saw was the devil that came to fetch him away: Sometimes he thought that he should be taken away in a flame of fire; other sometimes that the earth would open, and swallow him: Yet at last it pleased God (as it seems) to give him repentance and peace in his conscience; whereupon he published a Narrative, of these things to discover the danger of these ways, and to be for caution to others to take heed how they go out of God's ways, and forsake his Ordinances, least falling into the error of the wicked, they decline from their former steadfastness, and lest not receiving the love of the truth, that they might be saved, God give them over to strong delusions to believe a lie. This is attested under the hand of the Major of Kendal, the Minister, Schoolmaster, and some others.  
As we may not tell a lie, so neither may we conceal the truth, especially when the publishing of it may tend to the advancement of God's glory. There was not many years since in the Parish of Kirkham in Lancashire, one Mistress Houghton a Papist, who used to say, I pray God rather than I shall be around-head, or bear a round-head, I may bring forth a child without an head: Her mother also being a Papist, used to mock and scoff at the roundheads, and in derision of Master Prin, cut off her cat's ears, and called him Prin: but behold the just retribution of God For not long after the said Mistress Houghton being brought to bed, was delivered of a child without an head, ugly and deformed. This was attested by Master Edward Fleetwood Minister, the midwife, and others that saw the child taken out of its grave.  
A man that is an Heretic reject after the first, & second admonition: knowing that he that is such, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself, Tit. 3. 10. 11.   

CHAP. XXVIII. Examples of God's judgements upon false Witnesses, and Liars.  
FOrbidden, Exod 20. 16. Deut. 5. 20. Mat. 19 18. Mark. 10. 19 Luk 18. 20. Rom. 13. 9 Lying, Leu. 6. 2, etc. & 19 11. Col. 3 9 Jam. 3. 14. 1 Tim. 4. 2.  
How to be punished, Deut. 19 16, etc. Rev. 21. 27. & 22. 15. Ps. 63. 11. Prov. 19 5, 9 & 29. 12.  
Odious, Prov. 6. 19 & 12. 17. & 14. 5. & 21. 28. & ●5. 18. Ps. 40 4. & 58 3. & 62. 4. & 101. 7. Prov. 30 8. Whence it proceeds, Mat. 15. 19  
Scriptural examples: Against David, Ps. 27. 12. & 35. 11. & 119. 69. Against Christ, Mat. 26. 59 Mark. 14. 56, 57 Against Steven, Act. 6. 13. Ananias, and Sapphira, Act. 5. 3 etc. Som. Rev. 3. 9 False Prophets, Jer. 27. 10, 14, 16. & 29. 21, 31. Ezek. 21. 29. Diviners, Zach. 10. 2. the Devil, Joh. 8. 44. jews, Isa. 28. 15. & 59 3. 4. Jer. 9 3, 5. & 23. 14. Lying Kings, Dan. 11. ●7. Princes, Host 7. 3.  
Forbidden, Leu. 19 11. Eph. 4. 25. Col. 3. 9  
It's a great sin, Leu. 6. 2. Job 6. 28. Prov. 14 5. & 10. 18. & 38. 8. Ps. 40. 4. & 58. 3. & 62. 4 & 101. 7. Pro. 29. 12. & 30. 8. Psal. 119. 29, 163. Esa. 28. 15. & 59 3, 4. & 30. 9 & 32. 7 & 59 13. Jer. 29. 23. & 9 45. & 23. 14, 32. Dan. 11. 27. Host 7. 13. & 11. 12. & 12. 1. Amos 2. 4. Mich. 6. 12. 1 Tim. 4. 2.  
Threatened, Ps. 63. 11. Prov. 19 5, 9 Jer. 16. 19 & 20. 6. Nahum. 3. 1. Host 4. 2, etc. Ps. 59 12.  
Scriptural examples, Satan, Gen. 3 4. 1 King. 22. 22. 2 Chron. 18. 21. Joh. 8. 44. Sarah, Gen. 18. 15. Abraham, Gen. 12. 13. & 20. 2. Isaac, Gen. 26. 7. Jacob, Gen. 27. 19, 24. Rachel, Gen. 31 35. Patriarches, Gen. 37. 31, 32. Potiphars wife, Gen. 39 14. Gibeonites, Jos. 9 8, 9 Samson, Judges 16. 13, 14, etc. A woman, 2 Sam. 17 20 the Harlot, 1 King 3. 22, 23. False witnesses, 1 King. 21. 13. the old Prophet, 1 King. 13. 18. Gehazi, 2 King. 5. 22. Hazael, 2 King. 8. 14, 15. Peter, Mat. 26. 70, 71. Midwives, Exod. 1. 18, 19 Rahab, Jos. 2. 4, etc. Michael, 1 Sam. 19 16. David, 1 Sam. 20. 2, 7. & 21. 9, 13. Hushai, 2 Sam. 16. 17. 18. Ananias, and Saphira, Act. 5. 2, 8. Demetrius. Act. 19 25, 26. Tertullus, Act. 24. 5.  
Ahab, and Jezabel, that suborned false witnesses against Naboth, had this message sent them from God, by Elijah, Thus saith the Lord, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, shall they lick thy blood also: and as for Jezabel, dogs shall eat her by the wall of Jezreel, and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, etc. 1 Kings 22. 1, 22. 2 Kings 9  
Amaziah the Priest of Bethel, who falsely accused the Prophet Amos to the King, as having conspired against him, met with this message from the Lord, Thy wife shall be an harlot in the City, thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line, thou shalt die in a polluted land, Amos 7. 17.  
Haman, who falsely accused the Jews to Ahasuerus, see what judgement befell him, and his house, Esth. 7. 10. and 9 10.  
The envious Courtiers who falsely accused Daniel to King Darius, for breaking his decrees, were themselves thrown to, and devoured by the Lions, Dan. 6. 24,  
Antiphilus a Painter, the envier of the Art, and excellent workmanship of Apelles, that most famous Painter, falsely accused him to King Ptolemy, to have caused the defection of Pelusium from him, whereby he had almost oppressed Apelles: But the King by examination found out his falsehood, and the cause of it: whereupon he gave Apelles one hundred talents, by way of recompense, and rewarded Antiphilus that falsely accused him with perpetual servitude. Theat. Hist.  
How God punished Ananias, and Saphyra, for their lying, See Acts 5. 5. 10.  
Maximus the Emperor one of the cruel persecutors of the Christians, amongst other of his wicked practices, caused lying, and blasphemous books to be published of a conference between Pilate, and Christ, causing them to be taught in schools, that children might no sooner speak then learn them: He suborned also certain lewd women, to say that they had been Christians, and to avouch that much filthiness, and uncleanness was daily committed by them, etc. But these liars, and false accusers▪ were one after another plagued by God with notable judgements, and Maximus himself was consumed with worms, as afore. Euseb. Niceph. l. 7. c. 27.  
A wicked wretch under Commodus the Emperor, accused Apollonius a godly Christian to the Judges for certain grievous crimes, which when he could not prove, he was adjudged to have his legs broken, according to an ancient law of the Romans. Niceph.  
Certain Arians suborned a filthy strumpet to come with a child in her arms, into a Council of two thousand five hundred Bishops, & there to accuse Eustathius a godly, and Orthodox Bishop of Antioch, of Adultery, and to swear that he had got that child of her body, whereupon he was deposed, and banished from his Bishopric: But shortly after God's heavy judgement falling upon the woman, in her sickness she confessed that she was suborned by the Arians to accuse this holy man, and that it was one Eustathius a Tradesman, that had gotten that child. Niceph. l. 8. c. 46. See the like practice against Athanatius in his Life, In my first Part of the Marrow of Ecclesiastical History.  
In the reign of King Canutus, at a Parliament held at London, the King asked the Lords, and Nobles, whether in the Agreement made betwixt King Edmund, and him, there was any mention made of the children, or brethren of Edmund to have any part of the land divided to them? The Lords flatteringly answered, That there was none: Yea, they confirmed their false words with an oath, thinking thereby to have procured great favour with the King: But he on the contrary ever after mistrusted and disdained them, especially such as had sworn fealty to King Edmund: Yea, some of them he exiled, many he beheaded, and divers of them by God's just judgement died suddenly. Speed.  
In the Reign of King Henry the eighth, one Richard Long bore false witness against a Minister in Calais, falsely accusing him for eating meat in Lent: But shortly after God's wrath did lie so heavy upon his conscience, that he desperately drowned himself. Aze. Mon.  
About the same time Gregory Bradway accused one Brook falsely for stealth; but shortly after through terrors of conscience, he sought to cut his own throat, but being prevented he fell mad.  
In Queen Mary's days one William Feming accused an honest man called John Cooper, because he would not fallen him two bullocks, as if he had spoken traitorous words against the Queen, and suborned two false witnesses to depose it: Cooper was hanged, and quartered, and all his goods taken from his wife, and nine children: but shortly after one of these false witnesses being well, and at harvest-work, was stricken by God, so that his bowels fell out, and he died, miserably See My English Martyrology.  
The Egyptians had no punishment for lying, and therefore no measure in lying.  
One Thespis, a Poet in Athens made a play wherewith the Citizens were much delighted, and grave Solon himself went to see it: but when the play was ended, wherein Thespis himself acted a part, Solon called him to him, and asked him if he were not ashamed to lie so openly in the face of all the City? Thespis answered, that it made no matter so long as it was but in sport: But Solon beating the ground with his staff, said, If we commend or allow lying in sport, we shall shortly find it used in good earnest, in all our bargains, and dealings. Plut.  
Artaxerxes M. having found one of his soldiers in a lie, caused his tongue to be thrust through with three needles. Plut.  Putting away lying, speak every man the truth with his neighbour, for we are members one of an other. Eph. 4. 25.  

CHAP. XXIX. Examples of children's Obedience, and Love to their Parents.  
COmmanded, Eph. 6. 1. and why? v. 2. Col 3. 20. Prov. 4. 1. & 6. 20. Exod. 20. 12. Deut. 5. 16. Mat. 15. 4. & 19 19 Mark. 7. 10. & 10. 19 Luk. 18. 20. Commended. Mal. 1. 6.  
Scriptural Examples, Shem, and Japhet, Gen. 9 23. Isaac, Gen. 22. 6, etc. Jacob, Gen. 28. 1, 5. joseph, Gen. 37. 13. Ruth, Chap. 1. 16, 17. Solomon, 1 King. 2. 19  
Other examples. Pomponius Atticus, making the funeral Oration at his mother's death, protested that having lived with her sixty and seven years he was never reconciled to her▪ Because (said he) there never happened betwixt us the least jar which needed reconciliation. In vita Attici.  
Cyrus' King of Persia, having overcome Croesus' King of Lydia in battle, Croesus fled into the City of Sardis: but Cyrus following, took the City by storm: and a soldier running after Croesus with his sword, Croesus his son that had been dumb all his life-time before, with the violence of natural affection, seeing his father in such danger, suddenly cried out: O man, kill not Croesus: and so continued to speak all his life after. Pez Mel. Hist.  
Miltiades a famous Captain of the Athenians, died in prison for debt: his son Cimon to redeem his father's body for burial, voluntarily went into the prison, and submitted to be cast into chains there, till the debt was paid. justin.  
Cleobis, and Biton, two brethren in Greece, loved their mother dearly, insomuch as she being to go to Juno's Temple in her coach drawn by two oxen: the oxen being out of the way, they willingly harnessed themselves, and drew her thither, she much rejoicing that she had borne two such sons. Plut.  
Olympias the mother of Alexander M. was very severe, and morose in her carriage towards him, and once Antipater, Alexander's deputy in Europe, wrote large letters of complaint against her, to whom he returned this answer: Knowest thou not that one little tear of my mothers, will blot out a thousand of thy letters of complaint. Plut.  
King Demetrius being overcome by Seleucus; and taken prisoner, his son Antigonus hearing of it, mourned exceedingly, and wrote lamentably to Seleucus, in the behalf of his father, proffering to deliver up into his hands all the Countries which he yet held, and to become a pledge himself for his father, so that he might be delivered out of captivity. Diod. Sic.  
The carriage of Master Herbert Palmer towards his parents, was very dutiful, and obsequious: not only during his minority, but even afterwards: which was very evident in that honour, and respect which he continued to express to his aged mother, to the day of her death: being also a special help to her in the ways of holiness. See his Life at the end of my General Martyrology.  Honour thy father, and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, Exod. 20. 12.  

CHAP. XXX. Examples of God's judgements upon Unnatural, and rebellious children.  
Such were to be punished with death, Exod. 21. 17. Levit. 20. 9 Mat. 15. 4. Mark 7. 10. Prov. 20. 20. Deut. 21. 18. etc. Such are cursed, Deut. 27. 16.  
It's a damnable sin, 1 Tim. 1. 9 Rom. 1. 31. 2 Tim. 3. 3. Prov. 30. 11.  
Scriptural examples: Simeon, and Levi, Gen. 34. 30. Elies' sons, 1 Sam. 2. 25.  
I'm for mocking the nakedness of his father Noah, was cursed by him. Gen. 9 25.  
Absalon for rebelling against his father David, was hanged by his head, and thrust through by Joab, 2 Sam. 18.  
Adramelech, and Sharaser that slew their father Sennacherib to enjoy his Kingdom, were banished into Armenia, and Esarhaddon succeeded his father, 2 King. 19 ult.  
Crannius the son of Clotharius King of France, conspired treacherously, and raised war against his father, but being vanquished, as (together with his wife, and children) he was flying, thinking to escape by sea, being overtaken; by the command of his father they were all shut up in a little house, and so burned. Greg. of Tour. lib. 4.  
Anno Christi 1461. there was in Juchi near Cambray an unnatural son that in a fury threw his mother out of his doors thrice in one day, telling her that he had rather see his house on fire, and burned to coals then that she should remain in it one day longer: and accordingly the very same day his house was fired, and wholly burned down with all that was in it, none knowing how or by what means the fire came. Enguer. the Monst. v. 2.  
The Emperor Henry the fifth, being provoked thereto by the Pope, rose up in rebellion, and made cruel War against his father Henry the fourth, not ceasing till he had despoiled him of his Empire: But the Lord presently after plagued him for it, making him and his Army a prey to his enemies the Saxons: stirring up the Pope to be as grievous a scourge to him also as he had been to his father. P. Melanct. Chron. l. 4.  
Manlius relateth a story of an old man, crooked with age, very poor, and almost pined with hunger, who having a rich and wealthy son, went to him only for some food for his belly & clothes for his back: but this proud young man thinking that it would be a dishonour to him to be borne of such parents, drove him away, denying not only to give him sustenance, but disclaiming him from being his father, giving him bitter, and reproachful speeches, which made the poor old man to go away with an heavy heart, and tears flowing from his eyes: which the Lord beholding, struck his unnatural son with madness of which he could never be cured till his death.  
The same author relates another story of another man that kept his father in his old age, but used him very currishly, as if he had been his slave, thinking every thing too good for him: and on a time coming in, found a good dish set on the table for his father, which he took away, and set courser meat in the room: but a while after sending his servant to fetch out that dish for himself, he found the meat turned into snakes, and the sauce into serpents; one of which leaping up caught this unnatural son by his lip, from which it could never be pulled to his dying day, so that he could never feed himself but he must feed the serpent also.  
At Milan there was a wicked, and dissolute young man; who when he was admonished by his mother of some fault which he had committed, made a wry mouth, and pointed at her with his finger, in scorn and derision: whereupon his mother being angry, wished that he might make such a mouth upon the Gallows, which not long after came to pass; for being apprehended for felony, and condemned to be hanged: being upon the ladder, he was observed to writhe his mouth in grief, as he had formerly done to his mother in derision. Theat. hist.  
Henry the second, King of England, son to Jeffery Plantagenet, and Maud the Empress, after he had reigned twenty years, made his young son Henry (who had married Margaret, the French Kings daughter,) King in his life-time; but like an unnatural son, he sought to dispossess his father of the whole; and by the instigation of the King of France, and some others, he took Arms, and fought often with his father, who still put him to the worst: So that this rebellious son at last was fain to stoop, and ask forgiveness of his father, which he gently granted, and forgave his offence: Howbeit the Lord plagued him for his disobedience, striking him with sickness in the flower of his youth, whereof he died six years before his father. Speed.  
Anno Christi, 1071. Diogenes Romanus, Emperor of the greeks, having led an Army against the Turks as far as the River Euphrates, where he was like to have prevailed; but by the treason of his Son in Law Andronicus, his Army was routed, and himself taken prisoner. yet the Turks used him honourably, and after a while, sent him home: But in the mean season they of Constantinople had chosen Michael Ducas for their Emperor, who hearing of Diogenes his return, sent Andronicus to meet him, who unnaturally plucked out his father's eyes, and applying no medecines thereto, worms bred in the holes; which eating into his brains, killed him. Zonaras.  
Adolf, son of Arnold, Duke of Gelder's, repining at his father's long life; one night as he was going to bed, came upon him suddenly, and took him prisoner; and barelegged as he was, made him go on foot in a cold season five German leagues, and then shut him up a close prisoner for six months in a dark dungeon: but the Lord suffered not such disobedience, and cruelty to go long unpunished: For shortly after the son was apprehended, and long inprisoned, and after his release, was slain in a sight against the French. History of the Netherlands.  
One Garret, a Frenchman, and a Protestant by profession, but given to all manner of vices, was by his father cast off for his wickedness: yet found entertainment in a Gentleman's house of good note, in whose family he became sworn brother to a young Gentleman that was a Protestant. But afterwards coming to his estate he turned Papist; of whose constancy, because the Papists could hardly be assured, he promised his Confessor to prove himself an undoubted Catholic, by setting a sure seal to his profession: whereupon he plotted the death of his dearest Protestant friends, and thus effected it: He invited his Father, Monsieur Seamats, his sworn brother, and six other Gentlemen of his acquaintance to dinner: and all dinner time entertained them with protestations of his great obligements to them; But the bloody Catastrophe was this, dinner being ended, sixteen armed men came up into the room, and laid hold on all the guests; and this wicked Parricide laid hold on his Father, & willing the rest to hold his hands till he had dispatched him, he stabbed the old Gentleman (crying to the Lord for mercy) four times to the heart; the young Gentleman his sworn brother he dragged to a window, and there caused him to sing, (which he could dovery sweetly, though then no doubt he did it with a very heavy heart,) and towards the end of the Ditty, he stabbed him first into the throat, and then to the heart; and so with his Poiniard stabbed all the rest, but three, who were dispatched by those armed Ruffians at their first entrance: and so they flung all the dead bodies out at a window into a ditch. Oubig. Hist. France.  
The base son of Scipio Africanus, the Conqueror of Hannibal and afric, so ill imitated his father, that for his viciousness he received many disgraceful repulses from the people of Rome, the fragrant smell of his father's memory making him to stink the more in their nostrils; yea, they forced him to pluck off from his finger a signet-ring wherein the face of his father was engraven, as counting him unworthy to wear his picture, whose virtue he would not imitate. Val. Maxi.  
Tarpeia the daughter of Sp. Tarpeius betrayed her father, and the tower whereof he was governor to Tatius King of the Sabines, who besieged it, for all that the Sabine Soldiers wore upon their left arms, (meaning their golden bracelets:) But when she demanded her reward, Tatius badehis soldiers to do as he did, and so, together with their bracelets, throwing their shields (which they wore on their left arms) upon her, they crushed her to death.  
Romulus ordained no punishment for Parrioide, because he thought it impossible, that any one should so much degenerate from nature as to commit that sin; but he called all other murders Parricides, to show the heinousness of them, and for six hundred years after his time, such a sin as Parricide was never heard of in Rome. Plut.  
Darius' the son of Artaxerxes Mnemon King of Persia, affecting the Kingdom, conspired to take away the life of his father; but his treason being discovered, he, together with his wives and children, were altogether put to death, that so none might remain of so wicked a breed. Diod. Sic.  
Servius Tullius the 6th. King of the Romans, married his daughter to Tarqvinius: she was a woman of an exceeding ambitious spirit, and would not suffer her husband to be at quiet, till she had procured him to murder her father; and as soon as ever she heard that the fact was committed, she hasted in her chariot to salute her husband King, and by the way encountering with the dead body of her murdered father, she caused her chariot to be driven over it. Ovid. Pezel. Mel. Hist.  
Nero sending some to murder his own mother Agrippina, when they came into her chamber, she seeing one to unsheathe his sword, and believing what they came for, and by whose directions; she laid open her bare belly to him, bidding him strike that, as having deserved it, for bringing forth such a monster as Nero. Nero hearing that she was dead, came presently to the place, caused her body to be stripped; and Crowner-like, beheld it all over, praising this part, dispraising that, as if he had been to censure a Statue; and at last caused her womb to be opened, that he might behold the place of his conception. Nero's Life. Not long after about the neck of one of Nero's Statues was hung a leather sack, to upbraid his parricide, the punishment whereof, by the ancient Laws of Rome, was to be trussed in such a sack, with a cock, a dog, and a viper, and so all to be thrown, quick into Tiber. Nero's Life.  The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it, Prov. 30. 17. Every one that curseth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father, or his mother, his blood shall be upon him, Leu. 20. 9  

CHAP. XXXI. Examples of Parents love to, and Care over their Children.  
THey are to bring their children to God, Luk. 2. 27. 41. Mark. 10. 13.  
To instruct them, Ephes. 6. 4. Prov. 22. 6. Exod. 12. 26. Deut. 6. 7. & 11. 19, & 32. 46. & 4. 10. & 31. 13. Gen. 18. 19  
To lay up for them, 2 Cor. 12. 14. Prov. 19 14.  
To correct them, Prov. 22. 15. & 23. 13. & 29. 15, 17. Heb. 12. 9 1 Tim. 3. 4.  
Not to provoke them to anger, Col. 3. 21. Eph. 6. 4.  
Not to give them evil examples, jer. 7. 18. & 31. 29. Ezek. 18. 2. jer. 17. 2.  
Mother's must instruct them, Proverb. 31. 1, etc. 2 Tim. 1. 5.  
Numa Pompilius reform the Law amongst the Romans, which gave liberty to parents to sell their children, exempting children that were married, provided that they married with their parent's consent. Plut: See Callings, Trades.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta, a prudent man, and brave soldier, did exceedingly love his children: and on a time a friend coming to his house, found him riding upon an hobby-horse amongst them; whereupon Agesilaus fearing lest he should speak of it to his disgrace, entreated him not to censure him for it, nor to speak of it to any, till himself had some children. Plut.  
Augustus Caesar found out the inclinations, and dispositions of his two daughters, by observing their company at a public show, where much people were present, at which time his daughter Livia associated herself, and discoursed with grave, and prudent Senators: but his daughter julia adjoined herself to loose youngsters, and riotous persons, Sueto. Noscitur ex socio qui non cognoscitur ex se.  
Scillurus who had eighty sons, when he lay on his deathbed, called them all before him, presented them with a bundle of spears, or sheaf of arrows, and bade each of them try whether he could break that bundle, which they assayed to do, but were not able: Then he pulled out one jaulin out of the bundle, and bade them break that, which they did, easily: intimating thereby that unity, and compacted strength, is the bond which preserves families, and Kingdoms, which bond if it be once broken, all runs quickly to ruin.  
Micypsa when he was on his deathbed, called all his sons and caused them to write this sentence in golden letters, Concordiâ parvae res crescunt, Discordiâ magnae dilabuntur: By concord small things are increased, but by discord the greatest are overthrown.  
Father's provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture, and admonition of the Lord. Eph. 6. 4. Richard Woodman's father, in the reign of Queen Mary betrayed him into the hands of his bloody persecutors, whereby he lost his life. See my English Martyrology. p. 185.  
Philip King of Spain, out of an unnatural and bloody zeal, suffered his eldest son Charles to be murdered by the Father's Inquisitors, because he favoured the Protestant religion: which when the Pope heard of, he abusively applied that text of Scripture to him: He spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all. Act. & Mon.  
Alfrith mother of King Edward, hearing that her son was coming to visit her, suborned one of her servants to murder him, who accordingly, as the King was drinking with her, struck him into the body with a two-edged dagger, whereof he died, and this she did to make way for another of her sons to come to the Crown. See my English Martyrology. p. 31.  
Master julins Palmer in the reign of our Queen Mary went to Evesham in Glocestershire to his own mother, hoping to obtain a legacy left him by his father and when he came, kneeling down to crave her blessing, she said, Thou shalt have Christ's curse and mine wherever thou goest, for (saith she) thou dost not believe as thy father and I, nor as thy forefathers, but art an Heretic, and therefore get thee out of my house, and out of my sight, and never take me for thy mother any more: Faggots I have to burn thee, but no money for thee, etc. Eodem. p. 173.  Even the sea-monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel like Ostriches in the wilderness, Lam. 4. 3.  

CHAP. XXXII. Examples of fond Parents, and the miseries that they have brought upon themselves thereby.  
FOrbidden, Deut. 13. 8, 9 Prov. 19 18. & 13. 24. & 29. 17.  
Scriptural Examples, Eli, 1 Sam. 2. 22, 29. David to Adonijah, 1 Kings 1. 6. to Absalon, 2 Sam. 18. 33.  
How severely God punished Eli for his indulgence to his wicked sons. See it in 1 Sam. 2. 27, etc. & 3. 11, etc.  
David also who cockered Absalon, and Adonijah above all the rest of his children, was most afflicted by them: one breaking out into open rebellion wherein he died: the other usurping the Crown before his father's death, which cost him his life also, 2 Sam. 15. 1 King. 1. 5, etc.  
A certain woman in Flanders, contrary to the will of her husband, used to feed her two sons with money to maintain their riot: yea, to furnish them she would rob her husband: but presently after her husband's death, God plagued her, for this her foolish indulgence: for from rioting these youngsters fell to robbing, for the which one of them was executed by the sword, and the other by the halter, the mother looking on as a witness of their destructions. Ludo. Vives.  
A young man in our own Nation, as he was going to the gallows, desired to speak with his mother in her ear; but when she came instead of whispering, he bit of her ear with his teeth, exclaiming upon her as the cause of his death, because she did not chastise him in his youth for his faults; but by her fondness so emboldened him in his vices as brought him to this woeful end.  
Seleucus marrying Stratonica the daughter of Demetrius, shortly after Antiochus the son of Seleucus fell in love with his stepmother, and not daring to discover it, for fear of the displeasure of his father, he pined a way from day to day: at last one of his Physicians found out the cause of his disease, and acquainted his father therewith, who out of indulgence to his son, calling his Nobles, and people together, said, I have decreed to make Antiochus my son King of all my superior Provinces, and to give him Stratonica for his wife, and Queen; and if she scruple the unlawfulness of the marriage, I desire you that are my friends, to persuade her that all things are honest and just, that a King shall decree for the public profit. Plut.  
Andronicus one of the Greek Emperors, doted with such extreme impotency of partial affection upon his Nephew, young Andronicus, that in comparison of him, he disregarded not only the rest of his Nephews, but his own children also: being unwilling to spare him out of sight either day or night: but when this young man was stepped further into years, besides a world of miseries, and molestations created to his Grandfather in the mean time, at last he pressed without resistance upon his Palace, with purpose to surprise his person, though the old Emperout entreated him with much affectionate eloquence, that he would reverence those hands which had oftentimes so willingly embraced him, and those lips which had so oft lovingly kissed him: and that he would spare to spill that blood, from which himself had taken the fountain of life: yet for all this, he caused the old Emperor to be polled, shaved, and made a Monk, and not only so, but also the very Anvil of much dunghill-scorne, and vilest indignities, until the workmanship of death had finished the sorrowful business of a wretched life Turk Hist.  
Austin, upon a terrible, and dreadful accident, called his people together to a Sermon, wherein he relates this doleful story: Our Noble Citizen (saith he) Cyrillus, a man mighty amongst us, both in work, and word, and much beloved; had, as you know, one only son, and because but one, he loved him immeasurably, and above God: and so being drunk with immoderate doting, he neglected to correct him, and gave him liberty to do whatsoever he list: Now this very day (saith he) this same fellow thus long suffered in this dissolute, and riotous courses, hath in his drunken humour wickedly offered violence to his mother great with child, would have violated his sister, hath killed his father, and wounded two of his sisters to death. Adfrat. in Eremo. Ser. 33.  Chasten thy son betimes, and let not thy soul spare for his crying, Prov. 19 18.  

CHAP. XXXIII. Examples of brethren's love each to other.  
THey ought to love one another, Prov. 17. 17. 1 Pet. 3. 8. Rom. 12. 10. Heb. 13. 1.  
It's an excellent thing, Psal 133. 1.  
Scriptural examples: Jobs children, Job 1. 13. Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. John 11. 19, etc. Joseph, Gen. 43. 29, etc. & 45. 14. Joab, and Abishai, 2 Sam. 3. 27, 30. Judah, Gen. 37. 26.  
In the beginning of the reign of Darius' King of Persia, one of his Nobles called Intaphernes conspired against him, which being discovered to Darius, he caused him, and all his kindred to be cast into prison: But Intaphernes wife exceedingly weeping, and howling, Darius gave her leave to choose any one of the prisoners whose life she would have spared: whereupon amongst them all she chose her brother, and Darius ask her why she ●…se her brother rather than her husband, or son? she answered: Because if God please I may have another husband, and children; but my Parents being dead, I cannot have another brother. This so pleased Darius, that he granted her the life; not only of her brother, but of her son too Herod.  
Darius' King of Persia being dead, left two sons, Ariamenes, or as some call him Artabazanes, and Xerxes: these both claimed the Kingdom, but brotherly love so prevailed with them, that they were contented to stand to the judgement of the Persian Nobleses; yet in the interim, Xerxes being in Persia, performed all the offices of a King; and Ariaments coming out of Media, Xerxes sent great presents to him, commanding the messengers to tell him: Thy brother Xerxes presents thee with these gifts, and if by the consent and suffrage of the Nobles he be declared King, he promises thee the chiefest place next unto himself: To which Ariamenes returned this answer: Truly I willingly accept of these gifts, yet claim the Sovereignty to belong to me, but will reserve the next place of dignity for my brother Xerxes. The Persian Nobles referred the determination of this controversy to their Uncle Artabanus, who having heard both sides, determined for Xerxes, because Ariamenes was borne to Darius whilst he was a private person, Xerxes, after he was a King: the mother of Ariamenes was the daughter of Gobrias a private woman, the mother of Xerxes was Atossa a Queen; Ariamenes hearing this judgement without any distemper of spirit, rose up, worshipped his brother; and taking him by the hand, placed him in the Kingly throne, and ever after was very obsequious to him. Plut. Herod.  
And he fell upon his brother Benjamins' neck, and wept, and Benjamin wept upon his neck, Gen. 45. 14.  

Brethren unnatural.  
Breaches amongst brethren are great, Pro. 18. 19  
Not to be trusted, Jer. 9 4. Mat. 10. 21.  
It's a cursed thing to divide brethren, Pro. 6. 19  
Scriptural examples: Cain, Gen. 48. 1 Joh. 3. 12. Esau, Gen. 27. 44. joseph's brethren, Gen. 37. 18, etc. Abimelech. Judg. 9 5. Absalon, 2 Sam. 13. 28. Onan, Gen. 38. 9 Simeon and Levi, brethren in evil, Gen. 49. 5.  
Bassianus, and Geta, the two sons of Severus were left by him to succeed in the Roman Empire, who being at deadly feud betwixt themselves. Bassianns watching his opportunity when all were at dinner, came with some other cutthroats into his brother G●ta's chamber, and before he could provide for his own defence, slew him in his mother's arms. Imp. ●●ist.  
In the reign of Queen Mary, Richard Woodman's brother, joining with his father, betrayed him into the hands of his bloody persecutors, whereby he suffered Martyrdom: See my English Martyrology 1▪ 4.  
Cambyses King of Persia seeing his brother Smerdis draw a stronger bow than any of the re●● of his Soldiers could do, was in enslamed with envy against him, that he caused him to be sloane. Not long after Cambyses caused a young Lion, and a young Mastiff to fight together before him; but the Lion being too hard for the Dog, another Whelp of the same litter broke his chain, and came in upon the Lion, and so being two, they were too hard for the Lion, whereupon Cambyses laughed: but his wife (who was also his sister,) fell a weeping, and Cambyses ask her the cause? she answered, Because seeing the Whelp to help his brother, I think of Smerdis whom thou hast slain, and yet he hath none to revenge his death: This ●o provoked Cambyses, that he slew her also. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
It hath been the constant practice of the great Turk ever since the beginning of that Empire till of late, that so soon as he came to the Crown, he sent, and strangled all his brethren▪ Turk. Hist.  My brethren have dealt deceitfully, as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away, Job 6. 15.   

CHAP. XXXIV. Examples of Fortitude, Valour and Magnanimity.  
Whilst a people walk in obedience to God, he hath promised, that they shall chase their enemies, who shall fall before them on the sword: and that five of them shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of them shall put ten thousand to flight, Leu. 26. 7, 8. Whence it appears, that the spirit of courage and valour is from the Lord; who by small, and weak means doth many times effect great, and wonderful things, that the glory of all may be his. We have had much experience hereof, in these unhappy, bloody, civil wars: wherein our great victories, and successes, have been obtained, and carried on most happily, when the enemy hath been most elated, and ourselves most weak, and almost in despair: neither is this any new thing, but according to God's dealings in former times, as these following Scriptures, & Examples will more clearly evince. Exhorted to, Joshua 1. 6, 7. & 23. 6. Phil. 1. 28. 1 Peter 3. 6.  
scriptural examples. Abraham, Gen. 14. 14. Jacob, Gen. 48. 22. Jephthah, Judg. 11. 1. Gideon, Judg. 6. 12. David, 1 Sam. 16. 18, 50. 2 Sam. 17. 8. David's Worthies, 2 Sam. 23. 8, etc. and 20. 24, 39 Jehoiadah, 2 Sam. 23. 20. Cherethites, and Pelethites, 1 King. 1. 8, 44. the Sons of Ulam, 1 Chron 8. 40. Barak. Samson, etc. Heb. 11. 32. Saul, 1 Sam. 9 1, 2. Joab, 2 Sam. 11. 6. Abishai, 2 Sam. 23. 18. Jeroboam, 1 King. 11. 28. Jonathan, 1 King. 1. 42. Abner, 1 Sam. 17. 55. & 26. 15. the sons of Perez, Neh. 11. 6. Jehu, 2 Kings 9 24. Others, 1 Sam. 2. 15. 1 Chron. 12. 2 Chron. 17. 16, 17. & 26. 13, 14.  
In and for Religion: Azariah, and the Priests, 2 Chron. 26. 17. Shadrach, etc. Dan. 3. 12, 16, 17. Daniel, Chap. 6. 10. Joseph, Matth. 27. 57 Peter, and John, Acts 4. 19 Steven, Acts 6. 8, 10. and 7. 52. Paul, Acts 13. 10. and 17. 17. and 19 30. and 21. 13. Elijah, 1 King. 18. 15, 18, 40. Micaiah, 1 Kings 22. 14, 19 Jehoiadah, 2 King. 11. 4. Elisha, 2 Kings 3. 13.  
Other examples: Darius sent a very great Army of Horse and foot in 600 Galleys against the Athenians, charging his Commanders to destroy the City, and bring all the people captives to him; accordingly they ●ailed into Attica, where landing, they made grievous spoil of all before them, thinking that Athens would have submitted so soon as they came near them: but the Athenians choosing Miltiades for their General, sent him forth with ten thousand Citizens, and one thousand Auxiliaries; who marching to Marathon, about two leagues from Athens, encountered with the great Army of the Persians, charging them so furiously, that they prevented the throwing of their darts, and enforced them to run away like sheep to their Navy, and after a great carnage, they burned and took many of their ships also: At this time Themistocles being a very young man, showed much valour, and dexterity in the battle. Justin.  
Also in this battle Cynaegirus an Athenian, showed such incomparable valour, that pursuing the Persians to then ships; when some of them were putting off from the shore, he caught hold of one of the ships with his right hand, holding it till his hand was cut off, then did he lay hold on it with his left hand, till that also was cut off, and then he caught hold of it with his teeth. justin.  
Xerxes' sending his Ambassadors to Lacedaemon, and Athens, requiring them to send him earth and water in token of their homage; they out of greatness of spirit, scorning the message, took his Ambassadors, and threw some of them into a Jakes, others into a pit of water; bidding them to take earth and water from thence, if they pleased to carry to their lord Pezel. Mel. Hist.  
The Lacedæmonians in their public feasts had always three dances.  
The first of old men, who sang: We have been young, and strong, and valiant heretofore, Till crooked age did hold us back, and bid us do no more.  
The second of young men, who sang: We yet are young, bold, strong, and ready to maintain That quarrel still against all men, that do on earth remain.  
The third of children, who sang: And we do hope as well to pass you all at last, And that the world shall witness be ere many years be past. In their wars they assaulted their enemies very fiercely, and never gave over till the flight of their enemies had assured them of the victory, and then they quickly, and quietly retreated into their camp judging it unworthy their manhood, and an ignoble action, to kill, and hew in pieces men once scattered, and out of order: this much surthered their victories, their enemies being upon their flight, secured from further danger. Plut.  
When Alexander M. had put Calisthenes to death, he suspected Lysimachus, another of his brave Captains, because he had been a familiar friend to Calisthenes, and thereupon caused him to be cast naked to a most fierce Lion; but when the Lion came roaring upon him, Lysimachus wrapped his shirt about his arm, and thrusting his hand into the Lion's mouth, and taking fast hold of his tongue, he slew the Lion, which Alexander being informed of, having his valour in admiration, he not only forgave him, but esteemed him more highly than ever before. Q. Cur.  
Alexander M. being very swift of foot when he was young, some of his followers asked him if he would not run in the Olympic games? Yea truly, said he, of Kings will contend with me therein. Justin.  
When he heard of any great City that his father had taken, he used to be very sorrowful, and to say to his companions, My father will take away all occasions from me of achieving any great matters.  
A gallant horse called Bucephalus being proffered to King Philip, and prized at eight thousand seven hundred crowns, he refused to give it, because he would let none get upon his back: Alexander being by, and seeing their error, in setting him so that their shadow frighted him, he would needs lay the price of the horse with his father, that he would back him: and accordingly turning him on the other side where the horse might not see his shadow, he mounted on his back, and road him up and down: His father wondering at his Magnanimity, when he alighted, kissed him, and said: O my son, thou must seek out some other Kingdoms, for Macedonia is too little for thee. Diod. Sic. Q. Cur.  
Porus an Indian King, fight valiantly against Alexander, received many wounds, and at last falling into his enemy's hands, they led him to Alexander, who hearing of his coming▪ went forth with some of his friends to meet him: and asked him what he would have him to do for him? Porus answered, Only that thou use me like a King: Alexander being taken with his Magnanimity, said, This I will do for mine one sake, but what shall I do for thee, for thy sake? Porus answered, That all was contained in his former demand of Kingly usage: This so pleased Alexander, that he restored him to his Kingdom, and gave him another bigger than his own. Q Cur.  
Demetrius the son of Antigonus fight against Ptolomaeus King of Egypt, was overthrown in the battle, and losing his carriages, he lost all his furniture, and apparel with them: but Ptolomaeus sent him back these, together with his friends that were taken prisoners, saying, That he fought with him only for glory, and Empire: Demetrius was so affected herewith, that he prayed to the gods to give him an opportunity that he might not be long in Ptolomaeus his debt, but might requite him with the like courtesy: which shortly after fell out, for in another battle Demetrius overcame Ptolemy, and rejoiced not so much for what he had gotten, as that hereby he could retaliate Ptolemy's kindness, which accordingly he did by a free release of all his captives. Plut.  
Julius Caesar was of a most magnanimous resolution, insomuch as being forewarned of the conspiracy that was made against him in the Senate, he answered, Morris quam timere malle, that he had rather die then admit of fear. Plut.  
Subrius Flavius, a Tribune of the Praetorian soldiers, having (with others) conspired the death of Nero; the conspiracy being discovered, Nero asked him, why contrary to his oath, and duty, he had made one against him? he stoutly answered: Because I hated thee: and yet there was not one in thine army more loyal than myself, all the while thou deservedst love; but after thou hadst murdered thy mother, and wife, and hadst turned Charioteer, Stage-player, and Boutefeux, I could no longer endure thee. Suet. Sulpicius, Afer, a Centurion, and another of the conspirators, to the like question, returned this blunt answer, Because, saith he, there was no other way to help thee, but to rid thee out of the world. Suet.  
Mardonius being left with a great Army in Greece, after Xerxes his return into Asia; he sent Ambassadors to the Athenians, persuading them to make peace with him making many golden promises to them, if they would do it: the Lacedæmonians hearing of it, sent their Ambassadors also to them, to dissuade them from it, showing how dishonourable it would be to them, and dangerous to all Greece: and the better to prevail, they sent them word that whereas their houses had been burnt, and their harvest spoiled by the Persians, they would provide for their wives, and children, so long as the war lasted. To the Persian Ambassadors, the Athenians answered, that they scorned so long as the Sun kept his course to make any friendship with the Persians, whom they hoped by the assistance of the gods to drive out of their Country. To the Lacedæmonians they answered, that knowing the valour of the Athenians, they marvelled why they should suspect their complying with the Persians, assuring them, that the greatest promises in the world could not make them unfaithful to their Country, nor to agree with the Persians whilst there was any one of them alive, and for their proffer to provide for their wives, and children, they gave them hearty thanks for the same, but withal told them, that they hoped they should be able to provide for them themselves, and therefore would not be burdensome unto others. Herod.  
King Porsenna making war against the Romans, the Consul Publicola, ●allied out against him, betwixt whom began an hot skirmish near Tiber; and the enemies exceeding in number, Publicola fight valiantly, was wounded so dangerously, that he was carried away by his soldiers, which so discouraged his Army, that they fled towards the City, the enemies pursuing them to the wooden bridge, whereby Rome was in danger to be taken: But Horatius Cocles, with two other young Noblemen, made head upon the bridge against them. till the bridge was broken down behind them: then Cocles, armed as he was, and hurt in the hip with a pike, leapt into Tiber, and swum to the other side of the river: Publicola admiring his valour, gave him an annual pension for his life, and so much land as he could compass about in a day with a plough. Plut.  
Whilst Porsenna besieged Rome, a citizen called Mutius, devising how he might kill him, disguised himself, and went into his army, and speaking the Tuscan language perfectly, was admitted into the King's presence, but not knowing him, he drew his sword, and slew one that was near him, mistaking him for the King: hereupon he was apprehended, and Porsenna calling for a pan of coals, caused his right hand to be held over it, till the flesh fried, and the sinews shrunk, yet did Mutius all the while look upon the King with an undaunted countenance; which Porsenna wondering at, caused the fire to be removed, and his sword to be restored to him, which he taking with his left hand, was thence called Scaevola. Plut.  
Aristomenes King of the Messenians, was a very gallant, and valiant man, who in a battle against the Corinthians, slew one hundred men with his own hands: the like he did in divers other battles; whereupon he used to offer to Jupiter a sacrifice called Hecatomphonia, or Centicidium. Pausan.  
See the example of Xenophon, in Ingratitude,  
Epaminondas with his Thebans, having given the Spartans' a great overthrow at Leustra, went presently to Lacedaemon, and made an attempt upon the City itself, at which time a valiant young man of Lacedaemon called Isadas, neither defended with armour, nor apparel, but being stark naked, and his body anointed with oil, and his sword in his hand, did wonders both in the judgement of his citizens, and of his very enemies, of whom he slew all that he met, and yet never received any wound himself: and after the fight was ended, the Ephori crowned him as a reward of his valour, and then fined him a thousand Drachmas for exposing himself to such danger without his armour. Plut.  
Epaminondas in another battle that he fought against the Lacedæmonians, and Arcadians, was sorely wounded with a dart, and being carried into his tent, after the battle was ended, the Surgeons coming to him, told him that when the dart was drawn forth of his body he must needs die; whereupon he called his Squire to him, and asked him if he had not lost his shield? he told him, No, and withal showed it to him: Then he asked if his army had gotten the victory? they told him. jea. Then, said he, it's now time for me to leave my life, and so bade them pull out the dart; whereupon his friends cried out grievously, and one of them said to him, O Epaminondas, thou diest without children: To whom he answered, Nay truly, for ● shall leave two daughters behind me, viz. my two great victories, one a● Leuctra and this at Mantinaea, and so the dart being pulled out, he gave up the ghost. Plut.  
After the battle of Cheronaea wherein Philip K. of Macedon overcame the Athenians; after the victory looking upon the dead bodies of his adversaries▪ he much commended them for their valour, for that all their wounds were in their foreparts, and for that they died in those very stations which were assigned by their Captains: Also when with his friends (in token of joy for the victory) he celebrated a drunken feast, and danced amongst the Captives, deriding them in their calamity, Damades one of those Athenian Captives, freely said to him, O King, now that fortune hath put upon thee the person of Agamem●on, art thou not ashamed to act the part of drunken Thersites? Philip wondering at his courage, set both Damades and all the rest of the Athenian captives at liberty, and sent them home without ransom, and buried the dead bodies of the slain, and afterwards made peace with the Athenians. Diod. Sic.  
The two Scipio's, brethren: Pub. and Cn. Cornelius▪ were famous for their wars in Spain, and against the Carthaginians, so that they were called, Duo fulmina belli, the two thunderbolts of war. Polyb.  
Claudius' Marcellus fought one and fifty battles, and was for his valour called Gladius Romani populi, the sword of the Romans: as Fabius M. was called Clypeus, their buckler, for his policy. Plut.  
Cato being but fourteen years old, used to go with his Master Sarpedon, to Sylla's house, to salute him: not far off, was the executioners house, whither Sylla sent whom he pleased to be tormented, and slain: Cato seeing this said to his Master, Why doth no man kill this tyrant Sylla? Sarpedon answered, Because they more fear him, then hate him: Cato replied, Why then will you not give me a sword, that I may kill him, and free my country from such a savage beast? Afterwards Pompey being returned out of the East with great glory after his victories, sought to oblige Cato to him, thinking to strengthen himself thereby, and for this end desired to marry with Cato's sister, which the maid much desired, but Cato liked not the motion, returning this answer: That he would not be ensnared with women: If Pompey did that which was just, and profit able for the Common wealth, he should easily have him for his friend, otherwise no bribes, or contracts should procure it. Suetonius.  
Jotopata a City in Galilee, being besieged by the Emperor Vespasian, and the walls thereof sore shaken by the force of a great battering Ram; one Eleazar a Jew in the City, took up an huge stone, and threw it with such violence upon the Ram, that he broke off the head thereof: and then leaping down into the midst of his enemies, took up the same, and brought it into the City in despite of them all. Joseph. Hist.  
George Castriot (alias Scanderbag) Prince of Epirus, was inspired with such a spirit of valour by God, in defending his Country against the barbarous Turks, that in fight against them, for very eagerness of spirit, his blood would usually burst out of his lips: and with such violence he struck, that many of them he clavae in sunder, from the head to the middle, and usually cut off an armed arm at a blow: and with his own hands he slew above too thousand of them at several times. Hist. of Turk.  
The earth opening about Rome, the wizards resolving that it would not close again, till the best thing the City had were cast into it: M. Curtius expounding that to be a martial man, leapt himself into it, armed at all points: whereupon the place was afterwards called, Lacus Curt●i. Livy.  
A Roman Captain being hindered in his march by the Augurs trifling stay to divine what the success of their journey should be, by a bird that sat by the wayside: he took abowe, and killed the bird, saying: How should this silly bird read us our fortune, when she could not foretell her own? and so undauntedly marching on, he prospered never the worse for it.  
News being brought to the Grecians, of the huge Army that Xerxes had brought over into Greece, whose archers were so many (as it was reported) that the flight of the Persians arrows would be so thick, as that they would darken the light of the Sun: Dieneces a Spartan answered: It's good news, for than we shall fight in the shade.  
Before the great battle of Cannae, fought between the Carthaginians and Romans, Hannibal sent his brother Mago to view the number, and countenance of the enemy; and at his return asked him, what work they were like to have with the Romans? Work enough, answered Mago, for they are an horrible company: As horrible a company as they be (said Hannibal) I will warrant thee there is not one Mago amongst them, and therewith all fell a laughing, which his soldiers took for a certain sign of victory, which accordingly fallen out▪ Sir Walt. Rawley.  
Honry the fifth King of England, before the battle at Agincourt, hearing of the great, and warlike preparations of the French, was somewhat perplexed: but on●● Captain Gam standing by, said, That if there were ●s●● many, there were enough to be killed, enough to be taken prisoners, and enough to run away: which resolute speech much cheered up the King. Eng. Hist.  
At the siege of Belgrave in Hungary by the Turks▪ a certain Turk getting upon the walls advanced his Ensign upon them, whereby the City was in great danger of being lost: but a Bohemian soldier running to him, caught him fast about the middle, and calling to the Governor of the City (who was not far from him) asked if he might be saved, if he should cast himself down from the wall with that dog? (so so he called the Turk:) to whom the Governor answered. Yea, without doubt: whereupon e●tsoones he tumbled himself with the Turk in his arms from off the wall, and so died with him, and by his death saved the lives of all in the City. Turk. Hist.  
The Romans being ready to join battle with the Albans, that they might avoid bloodshed, agreed that the victory should be determined by three against three: Now there were in each camp three brethren born at one birth, of equal years, who were to be the Champions: The three Horatij for the Romans, and the three Curiatij for the Albans: who after a doubtful conflict, two of the Horatij being slain, the third (pretending fear) ran away, and thereby drew his adversaries asunder, who (by reason of their wounds) could not run with equal speed: which being perceived by him, he turned back, and slew them one by one in single fi●ht before they could join together, whereby the day fell to the Romans. Sir Walt. Raw. Hist,  
The Tacchis, (a people in Asia) rather than they would be captivated to the Greeks, threw themselves down headlong from the rocks; the very women throwing down their own children first, and then casting themselves upon them.  
Cato, when the last battle was fought betwixt Julius Caesar, and the Senators of Rome, who stood for the liberty of their country: Caesar having won the day, Cato cast himself into the Sea at Utica, choosing ●ather to drown himself, then to survive his country's liberty. Lucan.  
Darius' the Persian Monarch invading Scythia, sent unto the King thereof to yield himself as his subject; whereunto the Scythians returned him this Hieroglyphical answer: sending him back by his Ambassadors▪ a bird, a frog, a mouse, and five arrows: which was diversely interpreted by Darius his Captains: But Gobrias, one of his Princes, truly interpreted them thus: O ye Persians, get ye wings like birds, or dive under the water like frogs, or creep into holes of the earth like mice, or ye shall not escape our arrows.  
Socrates knowing that there was but one God: in his Apology for his life, said, That if they would grant him his life upon condition to keep that truth to himself, and not to teach it unto others, he would not accept of his life upon such a condition.  
Breda in the Low-countrieses being by treachery delivered to the Prince of Parma, Anno 1580. was again recovered by the Prince of Orange, Anno 1590. by an hardy, and dangerous enterprise, which Captain Charles of Haraugiere made with seventy two resolute soldiers, who being hidden in a boat full of turfs, entering at noon day, in a thousand dangers of their lives, if they had been discovered, they lay still all the day, and the night following, coming suddenly forth of the boat, they cut in pieces the Corpse Dugard, giving entrance to the Prince, and Earl of Hohenlo, with their troops which lay not far off; whereupon the Garrison fled, and the Town was yielded by composition. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 292.  
In an assault made by the Turks, upon the suburbs of Alba Regalis in Hungary, many of the Turks having scaled the Italian Fort, a tall Hungarian woman, whose courage far exceeded the weakness of her sex, thrust in amongst the soldiers, and with a great scythe in her hand, at one blow, struck off two of the Turks heads, which so encouraged others, that the Turks were repelled thereby. Turk. Hist. p. 741.  
At Numantia in Spain four thousand soldiers withstood forty thousand Romans for fourteen years together, in which time having often valiantly repulsed them, and forced them unto two dishonourable compositions; at last when they could well hold out no longer, they gathered all their armour, money, and goods together, and laid them on a heap, which being fired, they voluntarily buried themselves in the flames also: leaving unto Scipio nothing but the bare name of Numantia to adorn his triumph with.  
The City of Saguntum having been besieged by Hannibal for the space of nine months, in which time the famine, was so great, that the inhabitants were enforced to eat man's flesh; at the last when they could hold out no longer, rather than they would fall into the hands of their enemies, they made a fire, in which themselves, and their City were consumed to ashes. Aug. de Civ. l. 3. c. 20.  
Philip King of Macedon besieging Abydos, when the people saw that they could not escape: they first cast their goods into the Sea, and then killed their wives, and children, and themselves, leaving an empty City for him. Livi.  
Martius' the Roman General going against the Sarini (which were Gauls at the foot of the Alps) rather than they would lose their liberty, they killed their wives, and children, and then cast themselves into the fire, and some of them which were surprised, starved themselves. Oros. l. 5.  
The Isle of Goze near unto Malta, being taken by the Turks, a certain Sicilian that had lived long there, and had married a wife, by whom he had two fair daughters, being then in state to be married, seeing this last calamity approaching, rather than he would see his wife, and daughters to be brought into shameful servitude, having called them to him, he first ●lew with his sword, his two daughters, and then their mother: this done, with an harquebuse, and a cross bow bend, (as clean bereft of senses) he made towards his enemies, of whom he slew two at the first encounter, and afterwards fight a while with his sword, being environed with a multitude of Turks, brought himself to the end of his most unhappy life. Pur. Pil. v. 2. p. 878.  
Caesar entering into a boat in tempestuous weather, the waterman was afraid to put forth from the shore: to whom he said, Perge contra tempestatem forti animo, Caesarem fers, & fortunam Caesaris: Bear up courageously against the storms, thou carriest Caesar, and Caesar's fortune.  
Godfrey of Boulogne with his followers, in less than four years conquered all the goodliest Provinces of Asia, and drove out the Turks: In that cruel conflict in Solomon's Temple (as himself reports in a letter) his men by the great slaughter of the enemies stood in blood above the ankles: in a terrible battle at Ascalon, he slew an hundred thousand of the Infidels. Turk. History.  
Huniades that Bulwark of Europe, like a violent tempest, and impetuous torrent did so batter and beat down the enemies of Christ, that his name became dreadful amongst the Turks, who used the same to fear their crying children withal: He fought five times upon one day with them, and five times foiled, and put them to slight: He killed that valiant Viceroy of Asia, Mefites Bassa, with his son, and twenty thousand Turks moe: At that famous battle of Vascape with fifteen thousand soldiers, he overthrew Abedin Bassa with fourscore thousand fight men. Car. Lib. 5.  
In the Reign of King John of England, a controversy arising betwixt him, and the King of France, about a Seignory, and certain Castles: the King of France offered a Champion to fight for his right; whereupon King John. chose John Curtsy Earl of Ulster: but when the French Champion heard of his exceeding great feeding, and mighty strength, he refused the combat: Then the King of France desired to see a stroke given by the hand of john Curtsy, and he set a strong and doughty good morion, or head-piece full of mail upon a great block; and taking his skein or sword, he smote the morion through, from the crest downward, and his sword stuck so fast in the wood, that no other man but himself could pull it out, yet he himself did it with much facility. Camb. Brit. Ire. p. 154.  
Ul●zales, and Caracoza, great Captains amongst the Turks, landing their men in the Island of Curzola: Antonius Contarenus, the Governor of the chief Town, ●led out in the night with the Townsmen also into the rocks for safety, so that there was not left in the Town above twenty men, and eighty women: who with weapons in their hands came to the walls, desiring rather to die, then to fall into the hands of the Turks: and as the Turks approached to the walls, the women with stones, fire, and such weapons, beat them off with greater courage than could have been expected, in their weak sex: which whilst they were doing, it pleased God that a great storm arose suddenly, which so outrageously tossed the Galleys, that the Turks were glad to give over the assault, and to high away to a place of more safety. Turk. Hist. p. 869.  
Scanderbag was such a mirror of manhood, and so terrible to the Turks, that nine years after his death, as they passed through Lyssa, where his body lay buried, they digged up his bones with great devotion; reckoning it some part of their happiness, if they might but see, or touch the same: and such as could get any part thereof, were it never so little, caused the same to be set, some in silver, some in gold, to hang about their necks, thinking that it would animate their spirits, with extraordinary vigour. Paulus Jovius Illust. virorum.  
A brave, and valiant Captain, who had long with incredible courage withstood Dionysius the elder in defence of a City: at length falling into his hands, the Tyrant told him that the day before he had caused his son, and all his kinsfolk to be drowned: To whom the brave Captain stoutly outstaring him, answered nothing, but that they were more happy than himself by the space of one day: afterwards he caused him to be stripped, and by his executioner to be dragged through the City most ignominiously, cruelly whipping him, and contumeliously scoffing at him; but he, as no whit dismayed, ever showed a constant, and resolute heart: And with a cheerful, and bold countenance went on still, boldly recounting the honourable, and glorious cause of his death, which was that he would never consent to yield his country into the hands of a cruel Tyrant. Bolton.  
Pompey in the time of a great dearth at Rome was transporting corn thither: but finding the sea rough, and dangerous, some would have dissuaded him from adventuring himself in such weather, to whom he gallantly answered: It's necessary that corn should be carried to Rome, but not that I should live.  
Antigonus hearing some of his soldier's reckoning how many their enemies were, to prevent their fears, steps in suddenly amongst them, saying, And how many do you reckon me for?  

Valour of Women.  
Zenobia the wife of Odenate King of the Palmyrenians, accustomed herself to all those many employments which her husband used both in peace, and war: She loved her husband exceedingly, but having once conceived by him, she would lie with him no more till after her delivery: she was very expert in the Oriental Histories, which she wrote, and left them for the use of posterity: She was very beautiful, and black sparkling eyes, and her teeth to white, that they seemed rather to be pearls than teeth: her husband being treacherously murdered, she took upon her the government, and having been formerly accustomed to the Wars, she fought often with the Romans, Subdued Egypt. and drove out thence Probus the Roman precedent: At last she rather by compact yielded to, then by conquest was overcome by Aurelian the Emperor, whose son married her daughter, and many of her stock flourished in Rome long after. Lipsius.   

Valour of Women.  
Semiranus was of so manlike a disposition, that she waged war with great felicity: she had in her Army three millions of foot, and fifty thousand horse, and about a thousand Chariots. As she was dressing herself, hearing of the defection of Babylon: in the same posture, with one part of her hair bound up, and the other loose, she presently went against it, and never dressed up her head till she had brought it into subjection. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Tomyris Queen of the Masigetes was a woman of an heroical disposition: When Cyrus' King of Persia came with an huge Army against her, the (pretending fear) retired into certain mountains, into the stacts whereof, when Cyrus followed her, she set upon him, and after a bloody ●ight, slew two hundred thousand of his men, and himself also, after which she caused his head to be cut off, and threw it into a bowl of blood, saying, Satia te sanguine, qu●m sitivisti, cujusque semper insatiabilis fuisti: Glut they self with blood, which thou hast always thirsted after, and with which thou couldst never be satisfied. Justin.   

Cowardice, Timorousness, Fearfulness.  
In a great battle that was fought between Philip King of Macedon, and the Athenians at Cheronaea, wherein the liberty of Greece lay at the stake: Demosthenes the Athenian Orator, before there was any just cause for it, most cowardly ran away, forgetting the inscription upon his shield, in golden letters, which was, Quod foelix, faustúmque sit; whereupon one meeting him, in scorn said to him, He that runs away, may fight afterwards. Diod. Sic.  
And it was told the house of David saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim: and his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind. Isa. 7. 2.  Thy servant slew both the Lion, and the Bear, and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, 1 Sam. 17. 36. Five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight, and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword, Levit. 26. ●.   

CHAP. XXXV. Examples of God's judgements upon Sabbath-breakers.  
The command of the Sabbath hath a special Memento, or Remember prefixed unto it: that by timely thinking of it, we might lay aside our worldly business, and get our hearts into an holy array, and readiness for entertainment of God into them. It is the market-day of the soul, wherein the Lord useth to meet his people to dispense his blessings, and graces in, and by his Ordinances, to those which humbly, and reverently attend upon him therein. The careful sanctification of it keeps up the power of godliness in our hearts, and lives. And if worldly labour is unlawful upon that day, much more are carnal delights, and pastimes: Melius arare, quam saltare in Sabbato: It is better to plow then to dance on the Sabbath, was St. Austin's judgement: and when men neglect to punish the profanation of it, the Lord usually takes the sword into his own hand, and by visible judgements plagues the profaners of it: as will further appear by these Examples following.  
Sabbath instituted, Gen. 2. 3.  
Called holy, Exod. 16. 23. & 31. 14. Nehem. 9 14. Isa. 58. 13.  
The Lord's day, Rev. 1. 10.  
The first day of the week.  
This name is given to the seventh day, Exod. 21. 10. & 31. 15. Leu. 23. 3. Deut. 5. 14.  
To the tenth day, in the seventh month, Leu. 16. 29. 31. & 23. 27, 32. Num. 29. 7.  
To some days annexed to the solemn festivals, as to the first, and eighth day, Leu. 23. 39  
To the seventh year, Leu. 26. 4.  
To the fiftieth year, Leu. 25. 10.  
To the week, Luk. 24. 1. & 18. 12. the word week is in the Greek Sabbath.  
It was kept, 1. By ceasing from servile labour, Exod. 20. 8. & 31. 14. Luk. 23. 56. Jer. 17. 22. and from doing evil, Isa. 56. 2.  
2. By preparing to keep it holy, Exod. 35. 2. Mark. 1. 35, 39 with delight, Isa. 58. 13, 14.  
3. By worshipping God, Ezek. 46. 3. in the Sanctuary, Leu. 26. 2. Numb. 28. 18.  
4. By praying, Ezra 6. 10. Isa. 56. 7. Acts 16. 13.  
5. By singing Psalms, 1 Chron. 23. 30. Psal. 92. & 95. 2.  
6. By reading the Scriptures, Acts 13. 15. & 15. 21. Deut. 31. 11, etc.  
7. By Preaching, Acts 15. 21. & 13. 42, 44. Mark 6. 2. Luk. 4. 16, 31. & 6. 6: & 13. 10. Mal. 2. 7. Neh. 8. 3. 6.  
8. By conference, Acts 17. 17. & 18. 4, 19  
9 Administering the Sacraments, John 7. 22.  
10. Searching the Scriptures after hearing, Act. 17. 11.  
11. By holy meditation, Deut. 5. 12. Exod. 20. 20. & 31. 13, 14.  
It's commanded, Leu. 22. 32. Exod. 20. 8, 20. Jer. 17. 24. Deut. 5. 20.  
It's not to be polluted, Exod. 20. 21, 24. Profaned, Ezek. 22. 8. & 23. 38. with servile work, Leu. 23. 7, 8. & 21. 35, 36. Numb. 28. 25. & 29. 1. Husbandry, Exod. 34. 21. Neh. 13. 15. Buying, selling, or thinking of it, Amos 8. 6. Carrying burdens, Jer. 17. 11, 12. Neh. 13. 15. Journeys about worldly, or unnecessary businesses, Exod. 16. 29. Doing our own pleasure, Isa. 58. 13.  
January the thirteenth, 1583. being the Sabbath, about four a clock in the afternoon, the Scaftold in the Bear-garden being overloaden with people, suddenly fell down, whereby eight persons were slain outright, and many others sorely hurt, and bruised to the shortening of their lives. Symps. Eccl. Hist.  
Not long since in Bedfordshire, a match at football being appointed on the Sabbath in the afternoon: whilst two were in the Belfree tolling of a Bell to call the company together, there was suddenly heard a clap of thunder, and a flash of lightning was seen by some that sat in the Church-Porch, coming through a dark lane, and flashing in their faces, which much terrified them, and passing through the Porch into the Belfree, it tripped up his heels that was toiling the Bell, and struck him stark dead; and the other that was with him was so sorely blasted therewith, that shortly after, he died also. Dr. Twist on the Sab.  
At a place called Tidworth on the Sabbath day many being met together to play at Football in the Churchyard, one had his leg broken, which presently Gangrenizing he forthwith died thereof. Eodem.  
At Alcester in Warwickshire upon the coming forth of the Declaration for sports, a lusty young woman went on the Sabbath day to a Green, not far off, where she said, she would dance as long as she could stand: but while she was dancing, God struck her with a violent disease, whereof within two or three days after she died.  
Also in the same place not long after, a young man presently after the evening Sermon was ended, brought a pair of Cudgels into the street, near to the Ministers house, calling upon divers to play with him; but they all refusing, at the length came one, who took them up, saying, Though I never played in my life, yet I will play one bout now: But shortly after, as he was jesting with a young maid, he took up a birding-peece, which was charged, saying, Have at thee, and the piece going off, shot her in the face, whereof she immediately died for which act he forfeited all his goods, and underwent the trial of the Law.  
At Wootton in the same County, a Miller going forth on the sabbath-day to a Wake, when he came home at night, found his House, Mill, and all that he had burnt down to the ground.  
At Woolston in the same County many loose persons kept a Whitson-Ale, and had a Moris-dancing on the Sabbath day, in a Smith's barn, to the great grief of the godly Minister, who laboured all that he could to restrain it: But it pleased God that shortly after a fire kindled in that Smith's shop, which burned it down, together with his house, and barn, and raging furiously, going sometimes with, sometimes against the wind it burned down many other houses, most of which were prime actors in that profanation of the Lords day. I my self knew these four last Examples.  
Anno 1634. on a Lords day, in the time of a great frost, fourteen young men, while they were playing at Football on the Ice, on the River Trent, near to Gainsborough, meeting all together in a scussle, the Ice suddenly broke, and they were all drowned.  
In the Edge of Essex, near Brinkley, two fellows working in a Chalk-pit, the one was boasting to his fellow how he had angered his Mistress with staying so late at their sports the last Sunday night. But he said, he would anger her worse next Sunday. He had no sooner said this, but suddenly the earth fell down upon him, and flew him outright, with the fall whereof his fellows limb was broken, who had been also partner with him in his jollity on the Lord's day.  
In the County of Devon, one Edward Amerideth a Gentleman, having been pained in his feet, and being somewhat recovered, one said unto him, he was glad to see him so nimble: Ameredith replied, that he doubted not but to dance about the Maypole the next Lord's day: but before he moved out of that place, he was smitten with such a feebleness of heart, and dizziness in his head, that desiring help to carry him to an house, he died before the Lord's day came.  
At Walton upon Thames in Surrey, in a great Frost, 1634. three young men on the Lord's day, after they had been at the Church in the forenoon, where the Minister pressing the words of his text out of 2 Cor. 5. 10. that We must all appear before the judgement-seat of Christ, etc. they the while whispering as they sat: In the afternoon they went together over the Thames upon the Ice, unto an house of disorder, and gaming, where they spent the rest of the Lords day, and part of the night also, in revelling, one of them in a Tavern merrily discoursing the next day of his Sabbaths acts, and voyage over the Ice; but on Tuseday next after, these three returning homewards, and attempting to pass again over the Ice, they all sunk down to the bottom as stones, whereof one only of them was miraculously preserved, but the other two were drowned: These four last are attested by good hands.  
Anno Christi 1598. the town of Feverton in Devonshire was often admonished by her godly Pastor, that God would bring some heavy judgement upon the inhabitants of that place, for their horrible profanation of the Lords day, occasioned chiefly by their market on the Monday: and accordingly not long after the said Ministers death, on the third of April, in the year aforesaid, God sent a terrible fire, which in less than half an hour consumed the whole town, except the Church, the Conrt-house Almshouses, and a few poor people's dwellings; and above 50. persons were consumed in the flames: Also Anno Christi 1612. it was again wholly burnt down, except a few poor houses, they being not warned by the former judgement, but continuing in the same sin. Beards Theat.  If ye will not hearken unto me, to hollow the Sabbath-day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath-day, then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the Palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched, Jer. 17. 27.  

CHAP. XXXVI. Examples of God's judgements upon Murderers and Bloodshedders.  
THe positive judicial Law of God is, that whosoever sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed, Gen. 9 6. and the reason is there rendered, because such destroy God's Image wherein man is made: and the cry of blood (if not punished by man) is so great, Gen. 4. 10. that the Lord comes down from heaven to call the murderer to account, and by some visible, and remarkable judgements, or other, to stigmatize this sin, as these following Examples will more fully manifest.  
Murderers ought to be punished with death, Gen. 9 6. Exod. 21. 12. Prov. 28. 17. Rev. 13. 10. No recompense is to be taken for it, Num. 35. 32, etc. for it defiles the land, Host 4. 2, 3.  
It's diligently to be sought out, Deut. 21. 1, etc.  
God punisheth it here, Psal. 55. 23.  
It excludes from heaven, Gal. 5. 21. Rev. 21. 8.  
scriptural Examples. Cain, Gen. 4. 8. Pharaoh. Exodus 1. 16 Simeon and Leut, Gen. 34. 25. etc. Abimelech, Judg. 9 5. Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 33. Joab, 2 Sam. 3. 27. David, 2 Sam. 11. 14, etc. Absalon, 2 Sam. 13. 28, 29 Manasseh, 2 King 21. 16. amon's servants, 2 Kings 21. 23. Ahab and Jezabel, 1 Kings 21. 9, etc. Baanah and Rechab, 2 Sam. 4. 6. Saul, 2 Sam. 21. 1. 1 Sam. 22. 18. Athaliah, Chron. 22. 10. Baasha, Kin. 15. 27. Zimri, 1 Kin. 16. 9 Joash, 2 Chron 24. 21. Shal●um, 2 Kings 15. 10. Manahem, 2 Kings 15. 14, 16. Herod, Acts 12. 2.  
Cain for murdering his brother Abel was cursed by God Gen. 4.  
Abimelech who slew his 70. brethren, was slain by a woman at Thebez, Jud. 9  
Baanah and Rechab who slew their L. Ishbosheth, were slain by the command of David, 2 Sam. 4.  
Joab who slew Abner, and Amasa treacherously, was slain by the command of Solomon, 1 Kin. 2.  
Cyrus' K. of Persia, who for 30. years together made cruel war in many places; at last fight against the Scythians, was overcome, 200000 of his men slain and himself falling into the hands of Q. Tomyris, she cut off his head, threw it into a bowl of blood, saying, Thou hast all thy time thirsted after blood, now drink thy fill, and satiate thyself therewith. Orosius.  
Cambyses, his son, a bloody and cruel man, who shot a nobleman's son thorough the heart, because the father had reproved him for drunkenness: He caused his own brother to be privily murdered, lest he should usurp the Kingdom; slew his own sister for reproving him for that deed: At last as he was riding, his sword fell out of the scabbard, and himself falling upon it, was slain thereby. Herodo.  
Xerxes who with his huge Army passed over into Greece, being overthrown by sea and land, fled shamefully into Asia in a fisherboat, and shortly after was slain by Artabanus, the Captain of his guard in his own palace. Diod. Sic.  
The 30. Tyrants in Athens were cruel bloodsuckers, till the people rising up against them, slew them all. Just.  
Phocas, who to get the Empire, put to death all the sons of Mauricius the Emperor before his face, and then slew him also: and after many villainies by him committed, was pursued by his son in law Priscus, and being taken, had his hands and feet cut off, and afterwards with all his posterity was put to a cruel death. Nicephorus.  
Anno Christi 1346. Popiel K. of Poland, to obtain the Kingdom, poisoned his two uncles, and gave himself over to all manner of wickedness: He used upon every occasion to say, If this be not true, would rats might devour me: On a time as he was going to a great feast, an Army of rats out of the putrefied body of his uncles set upon him, which all his guard with their weapons were not able to drive away: Then did they make great cole-fires about him, yet through the midst of the fire did the rats assault him: Then did they put him with his wife and children into a boat, and rowed them in the midst of a great lake, yet thither did the rats swim to him: and lastly, he got up to the top of an high Tower, yet still the rats pursued him, and they eat him up to the very bones, together with his wife and children: Munst. Cos.  
Bassianus the Emperor who slew his own brother in his mother's arms, and took to wife his own mother in Law, was shortly after, himself murdered by the procurement of Macrinus, to prevent his own death.  
Justinian the Emperor, a cruel, and bloody man who was the cause of many murders, was first banished from his Empire, and afterwards slain by one of his own servants. Euseb.  
Clovis King of France, an horrible murderer, who amongst other cruel facts, caused one of his Peers to be murdered by his own son, that he might seize upon his riches; but whilst he was stooping down to draw forth bags full of gold out of a Chest, the same person caused his brains to be beaten out. French History.  
Selimus a cruel and bloody Emperor of the Turks, intending to turn all his powers against the Christians, was suddenly attached by the hand of God, being struck in the reins of the back with a Cancer, which (contemning all cure) did by little, and little so eat, and corrupt his body, that he became loathsome, both to himself, and others, and so rotting above ground, died miserably. Turk. Hist.  
Agathocles a bloody Tyrant of Syracuse, after many most horrible murders committed by him, lived to see most of his family slain, and himself devested of his Kingdom: After which he was taken with a grievous sickness, wherein his whole body rotten, which spread itself through all his veins, and sinews, wherewith in short time he ended his accursed life.  
Robert Earl of Fife in Scotland being advanced by his brother King Robert the third to be the first Duke of Albany, afterwards, (ungrateful person that he was) pricked on with the spirit of Ambition, famished to death, David his said brother's son, who was heir to the Crown: but the punishment due for this fact, which himself by the long sufferance of God felt not: His son Mordac the second Duke of Albany suffered most grievously, being condemned for treason and beheaded, when he had seen his two sons the day before executed in the same manner. Camb. Brit. Scot p. 39  
King Richard the third of England, who caused his two Nephews most unnaturally to be murdered in the Tower, and shed much other innocent blood, by God's just judgement had his only son taken away by death, and himself was slain in Bosworth-field: his carrion carcase being found naked among the slain, filthily polluted with blood, and dirt, was cast upon an horse behind a pursuivant at Arms, his head, and arms hanging down on the one side of the horse, and his legs on the other, like a Calf: and so was interred at Leicester, with as base a Funeral as he formerly bestowed upon his Nephews in the Tower. Eng. Hist.  
james Terrell, john Dighton, and Miles Forrest, who were procured by this King Richard to murder the two young Princes, entering into their Chamber about midnight, so bewrapped them among the clothes keeping down the Featherbed, and Pillows hard unto their mouths, that within a while they were smothered: but these Murderers escaped not long the vengeance of God: for Miles Forest by piecemeal rotten away: Dighton lived at Calis, so disdained and hated, that he was pointed at of all men, and there died in much misery: and Sir james Terrell was beheaded on Tower-Hill for Treason. Act. & Mon.  
Senercleus relateth the just hand of God upon that villainous parricide Alphonsus Diazius a Popish Spaniard, who after he had (like another Cain) murdered his own natural brother john Diazius, merely because he had renounced Popery, and became a Professor of the reformed Religion, and was not only not punished, but highly commended of the Romanists for his heroical achievement (as they called it) being haunted, and hunted by the furies of his own conscience, desperately hanged himself at Trent about the neck of his own Mule.  
Some bloody villains basely murdered Theodorick, B. of Trever: But God's just judgements overtook all the murderers: For Conrade the chief author died suddenly. A soldier that helped to throw him down the rock, was choked as he was at supper, and two other servants that assisted, desperately slew themselves. Marti.  
The Cardinal of Winchester (commonly called the rich Cardinal) who procured the death of the good Duke of Gloucester in the reign of King Henry the sixth was shortly after struck with an incurable disease: who understanding by his Physicians, that he could not live; murmuring, and repining thereat, he cried out, Fie! will not death be hired? will money do nothing? must I die that have so great riches? If the whole realm would save my life, I am able either by policy to get it, or by riches to buy it; But yet all would not prevail, but that he died of the same disease. Sp. Chr.  
See the Example of Scedasus' daughters in Rapes.  
Olympias the mother of Alex M. being a woman of a proud and revengeful disposition, having gotten Eurydice Queen of Macedonia into her hands, sent her a sword, an halter, and a cup of poison, giving her leave to choose with which of them she would kill herself: Eurydice seeing them, prayed to the gods, that she that sent her those presents, might herself partake of the like, and so hanged herself: But shortly after the Divine ●ustice met with Olympias, who by the appointment of Cassander, one of her sons Captains, was murdered. Diod. Sic. Justin  
This Cassander murdered also the two wives of Alex. and their sons, and thereby seized upon the Kingdom of Macedonia: but shortly after God plagued him with a filthy disease in his body, whereby worms were bred that devoured him, his eldest son Philip died of a consumption: Antipater his second son slew his own mother Thessalonica, and was himself slain by his father in law Lysimachus: and Alexander the youngest son was treacherously slain by Demetrius, and so the whole family of Cassander was rooted out. Plut.  

Examples of self Murder.  
Calanus an Indian Philosopher followed Alexander M. when he returned out of India, who having lived seventy three years without any disease, was at last taken with a dysentery, and fearing that his former felicity should be overclouded with a lingering disease, he asked leave of Alexander that he might burn himself: the King laboured to dissuade him from his unnatural purpose, but when he could not prevail by arguments, he gave his consent, whereupon Calanus caused a pile of wood to be made, and riding to it, he made his prayers to his Country gods, and so with a cheerful countenance he ascended the pile, and causing the fire to be put to it, he sat with a fixed and unmovable body, till he was burned to ashes. Q. Cur.  
Alex. M. besieging one of the Indian Cities, the inhabitants seeing that they could hold out no longer, shut up themselves, their wives and children in their houses, and set fire on them: Alexander's men breaking in, laboured to quench the fire, and the others laboured as much to increase it, so that it was a strange thing to see the fight that was betwixt, one to destroy themselves, the other to save their enemies. Quin. Cur.  
Demosthenes the Athenian Orator for standing for the liberty of Greece, was hated by Antipater the Governor of Macedonia, who sent some to kill him under Captain Archia; whereupon Demosthenes took sanctuary in Neptune's Temple: But Archia sent to him to come out of the Temple, so that Demosthenes perceiving that they were resolved to have his life, he took some poison which he had ready for the purpose, and so presently died. Plut.  
Perdiccas' besieging the City of Isaurum in Pisidia, when the Citizens saw that they could no longer hold out against him, they shut up their parents, wives, and children with all their substance in their houses, and so burnt them, and then threw themselves down from the walls, and broke their own necks. Diod. Sic.  
Ptolemy King of Egypt hearing that Nicocles King of Cyprus did closely hold correspondence with Antigonus, he sent some to slay him: these coming into Cyprus, beset his Palace, and demanded him to be delivered up to punishment: Nicocles would at fi●st have excused the matter, but when he saw that it would not serve turn, he slew himself: Then did Axiothea his wife slay her daughters that were Virgins, that they might not come into the enemy's power: She also persuaded the wives of Nicocles brethren with her to murder themselves; their husbands seeing this, set fire upon the Palace, burning themselves and all together. Diod. Sic.  
Hannibal in his old age, flying to Prusias King of Bythinia, was demanded by the Roman Ambassadors to be delivered to them; but rather than he would come into their hands, he drank poison, which he always kept for that purpose, and so died. Aur. Victor.  
Augustus Caesar besieging M. Antony, and Cleopatra in Alexandria, after a long siege, Antony hearing a false rumour, that Cleopatra was slain, suddenly slew himself, and Cleopatra scorning to be carried in triumph by Caesar, set a couple of asps to her breasts, whereby she presently died. Plut.  
Zimri K. of Israel desperately burned himself in his own Palace, 1 King. 16. 18.  
Achitophel hanged himself, 2 Sam. 17. 23.  
Judas hanged himself, Act. 1. 18.  
Saul and his Armor-bearer, 1 Sam. 31. 4, 5. fell upon their own swords.  
Tomyris Queen of the Massagetes having in a battle overthrown, and slain Cyrus' King of Persia, cut off his head, and threw it into a bowl of blood, saying, Thou hast all thy time thirsted after blood, now drink thy fill, and satiate thyself therewith.  
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembreth them; He for gets not the cry of the humble, Psal. 9 12.   

The Admiràble Discoveries of sundry Murders.  
Parthenius Treasurer to Theodobert King of France, traitorously slew a friend of his called Ausanius, together with his wife Papianilla, no man knowing, or suspecting it: but not long after in his sleep, he suddenly roared out, crying for help, or else he perished; and being asked what ailed him? Between sleep and wake he answered, that his friend Ausanius, and his wife whom he had slain, summoned him to judgement before God: for which being apprehended, he was stoned to death. Greg. of Toures.  
Mr. Arden of Feversham in Kent, had a fair, but dishonest wife, who being in love with one Mosby, with him conspired her husband's death, hiring a ruffian called Black Will to strangle him with a towel: which, though for the present was not known, yet the woman being pursued with a guilty conscience, and by some blood that appeared in the house, the murder was discovered: the woman was burned at Canterbury: Mr. Arden's man who had a hand in the murder, was hanged in chains at Feversham: Mosby was hanged in Smithfield: Black Will, though he fled, yet being overtaken, was burnt at Flushing in Zealand.  
A soldier of King Pyrrhus being slain, a dog which he had could by no means be enticed from the dead body: but the King coming by, he fawned upon him, as it were craving help at his hand; whereupon the King caused all his Army to march by in order, and when the mu●cherers came, the dog flew fiercely upon them, and then fawned upon the King: the soldiers being hereupon examined, confessed the fact, and were hanged for their labour. ●lut.  
In the Reign of Edmund King of the East- Saxons, a Noble Dane called Lothebrocus being driven upon his coast, the King entertained him, and finding his dexterity in hunting, and hawking, loved him exceedingly, for which the King's Falconer bore a great malice to him, and watching his opportunity, murdered him, and threw him into a brook. But his dog continued by his master's corpse in the wood, sometimes coming to the Court, and fawning on the King, and so running towards the wood again: the King missing his friend, of whom he could hear no tidings, began to suspect the matter, and therefore following the dog, found the corpse, and by some words, the Falconer was suspected, and upon examination found guilty; whereupon being put alone into a boat, he was committed to the mercy of the Sea, that carried him to Denmark, there to be punished for his fault.  
Two French Merchants travelling through a wood together, one rose up against the other, and slew him for his money, and so buried him, and went on his journey. But the murdered man's dog filled the wood with his howl, still staying by his Master's grave: the inhabitants by this means found out the dog, and the murder, and the Fair being ended, they watched the coming back of the Merchants, till the murderer coming by, the dog fell upon him with all his might, whereupon the people apprehended him, who upon examination, confessed the fact, and was justly executed. Blond.  
A German called Ibycus, travelling, fell amongst thiefs, who being about to murder him, behold, a flight of crows, to whom Ibycus said, O crows, I take you for witnesses, and revengers of my death. About three days after, as these thiefs were drinking in an Inn, a company of crows came, and lighted on the house, whereupon they laughed, saying, See, yonder are they which must revenge his death, whom we murdered; which the Tapster overhearing, informed the Magistrate, and he upon strict examination, extorted a confession, for which they were deservedly hanged. Luther.  
Plutarch relates a story of one Bessus, who having murdered his father, was so pursued with a guilty conscience, that he thought the swallows in their chattering language, said one to another, Bessus hath killed his father, whereupon not being able to conceal his guilt, he confessed the fact, and received condign punishment.  
A Merchant of Luca travelling from London to Rouen in France, was in the way murdered by a French man, his servant, and thrown amongst the vines: As the fact was doing, comes by a blind man led by a dog, and hearing one groan, asked who it was? the murderer answered, that it was a sick man easing himself: This villain with his master's money, and bills of exchange, sets up a shop at Rouen. In the mean time the Merchant was expected at Luca, and when he came not, a messenger was dispatched to seek him, who after much enquiry, heard at an Inn, that six months before a Lucquois Merchant lodged there, and was going towards Paris. But the messenger hearing nothing of him there, began to suspect that he was murdered, and made his complaint to the Parliament of Rouen, who (being directed by God's providence) enquired if any about that time had set up a new shop, and finding this man caused him to be arrested, who upon examination denied the fact, till the dead corpse was heard of, and the blind man also came to light, who being sent for, amongst many others knew the voice of this murderer, who at last confessed the fact, and was executed for the same. Pasquier.  
Anno Christi. 1551. at Paris a young woman, as she was going to midnight-Masse, was brained with an hammer, and her rings, and jewels taken from her: the hammer was stolen from a Smith hard by, which being known, the Smith was suspected, and so strictly examined by torture, that he was lamed, and died in misery: but about twenty years after the murderer▪ arraigned, and condemned for another offence, confessed this murder, to the clearing of the Smith's innocency, and Gods righteous judgement upon him. Pasquier.  
Near Lutterworth in Leicestershire, a Miller murdered one in his Mill, and buried the corpse in the ground, and not long after went into another country, and there dwelled about twenty years, at the end whereof, he returned to his former habitation, to visit some friends, about which time it pleased God, that a Miller who succeeded him, digging in that place, found the bones of a man, whereupon it was suspected that he had been murdered, and the inhabitants remembered that about twenty years before, a neighbour was miss, whom they supposed to have died in a strange country, and so bethinking themselves, who was Miller at that time, behold, God had brought him amongst them, who being apprehended, and examined, confessed the fact, and was justly executed for the same.  
In Denmark a traveller was murdered by the way, near the City of Itzehow: but the murderer could not be found out, whereupon the Magistrates of the City, caused one of the hands to be cut off, and hanged up in the town-Gaol. And about ten years after, the murderer accidentally comes into that room, whereupon the dry hand drops blood upon the table, which the Gaoler taking notice of, carries the man before the Magistrates, who being examined, confessed the fact, and was justly executed. Ranzorius in a letter to D. Chytraeus.  
A murderer at Tubing betrayed himself by his deep sighs, which was not for grief of his fact, but for his small booty, and being but asked the question, he confessed the crime, and was hanged for it. Lonicer.  
In Spain a murder was committed in a tumult, and when all denied the fact, the Judge caused all their bosoms to be opened, and he whose heart trembled most, upon examination, confessed the fact, and was executed.  
At Isenac, a young man to get money, slew his host, and threw his body into a cellar, but by God's just judgement was so besotted that he could not stir a foot till he was apprehended, so that he was condemned to death. Luther, and Melancthon being in the town at that time, spoke with him, and brought him to repentance before his death,    

CHAP. XXXVII. Examples about Marriage, and Conjugal Love.  
MAn, and wife, are as the two branches in the Prophet ezekiel's hand, enclosed in one bark, and so closing together, that they make but one piece: and therefore marriage is rather a fellowship of the dearest amity, than disordered love: and though before marriage we may endeavour to fit our choice to our mind, yet after, we must fit our mind to our choice: yea though all other contentions betwixt man, and wife are unlawful, yet may they contend each, who should love other most: and the more to quicken us hereunto, observe these Scriptures, and examples following.  
Women married, Gen. 20. 12. & 24. 67. & 25. 1. Deut. 22. 22.  
Called a meet help, Gen. 2. 18. given into man's bosom, Gen. 16. 5. Mich. 7. 5. appointed of God for man, Gen. 24. 14, 44. the desire of his eyes, Ezek. 24. 26. his companion, Mal. 2. 14. the glory of man, 1 Cor. 11. 8. the weaker vessel. 1 Pet. 3. 7.  
They must honour their Husbands, Est. 1. 20. Obey them, Eph. 5. 22, 24. Col. 3. 18. 1 Pet. 3. 1. Tit. 2. 5. Live chastely, 1 Pet. 3. 2. Be of meek and quiet spirits, ver. 4. Do their Husband's good, and not evil, Prov. 31. 12. Be industrious, vers. 17, etc. See the evil of contention, Prov. 19 13.  
A good wife is God's gift, Prov. 19 14. & 18. 22. A crown to her husband, Prov. 12. 4. A help, Pro. 14. 1.  
Scriptural examples, Sarah, 1 Pet. 3. 6, Rebecca, The good wife, Prov. 31. Cont. Exod. 4. 25.  
Husband's must love their wives, and how, Eph. 5. 25, etc. Col. 3. 19 Instruct them, 1 Cor. 14. 35. Dwell with them according to knowledge, 1 Pet. 3. 7. Commend them when they do well, Prov. 31. 28. yield them due benevolence, 1 Cor 7. 3.  
Scriptural examples, Elkanah, 1 Sam. 1. 8. Abraham, Gen. 16. 6. Joseph, Mat. 1. 19  
Other examples: Some Trojans that escaped in the sacking of Troy, took such Ships as they found in the Haven, and putting to sea, were driven by the winds to a part of Tuscany, near that place where Rome now stands, and the men being gone on hunting, the women having been very sea-sick, the noblest of them called Roma, persuaded the other women to set their Ships on fire, that so they might go to sea no more: the men at their return, finding their Ships burnt, were exceeding angry with their wives, whereupon to pacify them, they went and kissed them on their mouths, whence that custom was taken up, which continues till this day of saluting by a kiss. Plut.  
The Romans at the first building of their City, wanting wives, made a great feast, and when as the Sabine virgins came to see their pastimes, they seized upon them, every man catching one for his wife: this was the cause of great, and long Wars between the Sabines and the Romans: but at last when the two armies were ready to join battle, these women ran betwixt them; some of one side, others of the other, with lamentations, and cries stepping between their weapons, and seeking out their fathers, and husbands, with their babes in their arms, and their hair dishevelled, they called sometimes upon the Romans, other sometimes upon the Sabines, with the movingest expressions they could devise, which so melted the enraged hearts of both Armies that they gave back a little: Then Hersilia that was married to Romulus, and some other of the chiefest women said to the Sabines: What offence have we done to you, that we should deserve such an heap of evils? we were indeed violently, and against Law ravished by those who are now our husbands, but you left us so long with them, that now we are tied to them by the strongest bonds of nature that can be. You came not to our rescue when we were Virgins untouched; but now you come to take the wives from their husbands, and the mothers from their little ones, so that the help which you now think to give us, doth but grieve us more than your former neglect of us: These, and such like speeches brought the two Armies to a parley, during which the women brought their husbands to their parents, and brethren: provided them meat, and drink, dressed their wounds, and carrying them home to their houses, showed them that they were Mistresses there with their husbands, highly loved, and honoured by them: So that in the end a peace was concluded, and amongst other Articles of agreement these were some: that the Sabine women should remain with their husbands: that they should be exempted from all service, and work▪ save spinning of wool: that they should have the upperhand of their husbands: that the men should speak no foul, nor dishonest words, nor discover their nakedness before them, etc. Plut.  
A woman of another Country being in talk with Gorgona the wife of Leonidas King of Sparta, said to her, There be no wives in the world that so much love, and commend their husbands as you Lacedaemonian wives do: the Queen strait replied, Neither be there any women but we that bring forth men. Plut.  
Numa enacted a Law amongst the Romans, that when any man died, his wife should remain a widow for the space of ten months.  
Augustus Caesar died in the kisses of his wife Livia, of whom he took this farewell, Livia, nostri conjugii memor, vive, & vale. She was always exceeding dear to him; and being asked how she kept his love so long, she answered. Quòd diligenter, & prudenter agens, summum adhibuisset studium, ut omnia faceret ex animo Augusti: nec curiose perquisivisset quidquam eorum quae Augustus faceret. Plut.  
Portia the daughter of Cato was married to M. Brutus, who having conspired with some others the death of julius Caesar, was something melancholy, and troubled in mind about the thing: his wife Portia observing it, and being grieved that her husband should conceal any thing from her, she took a razor, and wounded her thigh, and losing much blood fell into a fever: Her husband coming home, and hearing of the sickness of his wife, was much grieved, and went to visit her: She taking the opportunity they being alone, said thus unto him: My dear husband, sit down, and let us talk seriously together: when I married you, I came to your house as a wife, not as a friend, or harlot: and gave up myself unto you not only at bed, and board, but as a companion of all your joy, and sorrows: I am Cato's daughter, and I desire that you will take notice of▪ what stock I come. What therefore shall I complain of you? truly I cannot do it in other things: only one thing troubles me, that you make me not a partaker of your secrets, as doubting of my fidelity, and taciturnity, you cannot dissemble with me: I discern that your mind is full of trouble, and there is some great secret that you are about: Why do you conceal it from me? if you cannot expect help, yet expect comfort from me: and I will assure you of my silence: Do not consider what others of my sex are but remember again that I am Cato's daughter, and Brutus' wife: either nature from my father, or custom from my husband hath made me valiant, and constant so as not to fear any danger. What need more words? I have made trial of myself by this wound, the smart, and pain whereof I can easily bear: yea, assure yourself, that I can die with Brutus, and for my husband. Wherefore if thou art about any honest thing that beseems us both, do not conceal it from me. Brutus wondering at her courage kissed her, and with his hand lift up to heaven he said, O ye Celestial gods, I pray you make me an husband fit for such a wife: and so discloseth the whole matter to her. Afterwards when she heard of his death after the battle in the Philippic fields, she resolved to die, and being for a while hindered by those about her, she at last snatched some burning coals out of the fire, and putting them into her mouth, and throat, suffocated herself, Lipsius.  
See the Example of Zenobia in Fortitude.  
Lycurgus the Lacedaemonian Lawgiver, enacted, that all they should be infamous that would not marry: So that on a time Dercillides a Noble Captain coming into a place, there was a young man that refused to rise up, and do him reverence; for, said he, Thou hast not gotten a son that may do the like to me in time to come. Plut.  
Solon the Athenian Lawgiver ordained that no jointures, nor dowries should be given, or made to maids at marriage, commanding that wives should bring to their husbands no more than three gowns, and some other movables of small value: Utterly forbidding that they should buy their husbands, or make merchandise of marriages as of other trades: he willed that men, and women should marry together for issue, pleasure, and love, but not for money. Plut.  
Two men being suitors to the daughter of Themistocles, he preferred the honester before the richer, saying, that he had rather have to his son in Law a man that wanted goods, than goods that wanted a man▪ Plut.  
A Virgin of Lacaena being poor, was demanded, what dower she had to bring to an husband, and to marry her with? she answered: That which was left me as an inheritance from mine Ancestors, viz. Virtue, and Modesty. Hist. of women. p. 331.  
It was a custom among the Grecians for the bride to be carried through the streets in a Chariot, the Axletree whereof at her coming home was taken off, and burned before the gates of her house, to signify that she must ever after be an housewife, and keep within as a faithful, and industrious overseer of their domestic affairs, and business. Hist. of women. p. 336.  
Prince Edward of England whilst he was warring in Palestine against the Turks, was stabbed by an Assassin with a poisoned knife, but by the diligence of his Surgeons, and the unparallelled love of his wife, who sucked the poison out of his wounds without doing any hurt to herself, he quickly recovered: so sovereign a medicine is a woman's tongue anointed with the virtue of loving affections. Holy War.  
The Emperor Conrade besieging the City of Winsperge in Germany: and the women perceiving that the Town could not hold out long, petitioned the Emperor that they might depart only with so much as each of them could carry upon her back, which the Emperor condescended unto, expecting that they would have loaden themselves with silver, gold, etc. but they came all forth with every one her husband on her back, whereby the men were all saved, and their wives got immortal credit to themselves.  
Rubenius Celer would needs have it engraven on his Tomb, that he had lived with his wife Ennea forty three years, and eight months, and yet they never fell out.  
The Lord of Harlem in the Low-countries having by his exactions, and cruelty made himself odious to all his people, was together with his wife besieged in his Castle by them, and so pressed for want of victuals that he was compelled to enter into treaty: His wife (a true mirror of piety, and love towards her husband) amongst other Articles, capitulated that she might have so much of her most precious moveables as she could carry out at one time, the which being granted, she (with the help of her chamber maid) carried her husband locked in a chest out of the Castle: leaving all her rings, and jewels behind her. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 55.  
In a great battle fought betwixt Selimus the Great Turk, and the Persians, wherein the Turks had the better, amongst the heaps of the slain Persians, were found the dead bodies of many women, who being armed, and following their husbands, died with them in the battle. Turk. Hist. p. 512.  
Antonia Flaxilla, when her husband Priscus was banished by Nero, whereas she might have enjoyed all the abundance, and plenty in Rome, left all the pleasures, and delights of the City to accompany her desolate Lord in his penurious, and uncomfortable banishment. Hist. of women.  
A Reverend man seeing a very Choleric couple that were married together, live very lovingly, and peaceably, asked them how they could so sweetly comfort together: to whom the man answered, When my wife's fit is upon her, I yield to her, as Abraham did to Sarah: and when my fit is upon me, she yields to me, and so we never strive together, but asunder.  
In the Bohemian Persecution we read of the Major of Litomeritia, who apprehended twenty four godly Citizens, of whom his own son in Law was one, and after he had almost pined them in prison, he adjudged them to be drowned in the river Albis, whereupon his daughter wring her hands, and falling at her father's feet besought him to spare her husband: but he, harder than a rock, bade her hold her peace, saying, What? can you not have a worthier husband than this? to which she answered, You shall never more espouse me to any, and so beating her breast, & tearing her hair she followed her husband to the river, and when he was cast into the midst of the river bound, she leapt in, and caught him about the middle, but being unable to draw him forth, they were both drowned together, and the next day were found embracing one another. See my Gen. Martyr. p. 151.  
A young and beautiful maid was matched to a man stricken in years: whom after she found to have a very fulsome, and diseased body, yet (out of conscience being by God's providence become his wife) she most worthily digested with incredible patience, and contentment, the languishing, and loath someness of an husband continually visited with variety of most irksome, and infectious diseases: and though friends, and Physicians advised her by no means to come near him for fear of danger, and infection: yet she, passing by with a loving disdain, and contempt these unkind dissuasions, plied him still night and day with extraordinary tenderness, and care, and services of all sorts above her strength, and ability: she was to him friends, Physician, Husband, Nurse: yea, she was Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Daughter, every thing, any thing to do him good any manner of way: she was full of merciful and melting affections towards him: for falling into want, by reason of extraordinary expense, and excessive charges about him, she sold her Chains, Rings, and richest Attire: she emptied her cupboard of Plate, her Chabinet of chiefest and choicest Jewels to do him good: and when he was dead, and friends came about her, rather to congratulate her happy riddance, then to bewail her widowhood, she did not only abhor, and deprecate all speeches tending that way, but protested if it were possible, she would willingly redeem her husband's life with the loss of her five dearest children: and though as yet the flower, and prime of her beautifullest, and best time was not expired, yet she strongly resolved against a second match, Because (said she) I shall not find a second Valdaura, for so her husband was called. Vives, Lib. 2. De Christiana foemina. pag. 360.  

An unnatural Husband.  
In the time of the fourth Persecution there was in Egypt a woman married to an husband that was given much to the sin of uncleanness, which when by no means she could reform in him, she sued out a bill of Divorce, whereupon this wretched man went and accused her to the Governor that she was a Christian, and so caused her to be put to death.   

A Wife murdering her Husband.  
Semiramis the wife of Ninus being very witty, and beautiful woman, whom her husband loved exceedingly, as she was one day in discourse with him, told him that she was exceeding desirous of a thing: yet because of the greatness of it, she durst not discover it, nor could hope to prevail: Ninus not fearing her subtlety, báde her tell him what it was: She answered, that he should deliver to her the Government of his Empire for five days: which when she had obtained, she caused her husband to be slain, and so usurped the Government of the Empire into her own hands. Diod. Sic.   Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Cant. 8. 7.  

CHAP. XXXVIII. Examples of Treachery, and Perfidiousness.  
Complained of, Isa. 21. 2. & 24. 16. Jer. 9 2. Lam. 1. 2. Mal. 2. 10.  
Scriptural Examples: Men of Sechem, Judg. 9 23. jacob's sons, Gen. 34. 13. Gibeonites, Jos. 9 4. Joab, 2 Sam. 3. 27. & 20. 9 Rechab, and Baanah, 2 Sam. 4. 7. Absalon, 2 Sam. 13. 23. Men of Judah, Jer. 3. 7, etc. & 9 2. Mal. 2. 10, etc. See more in Murder. Judas, Mat. 26. 48.  
The Lacedæmonians having intelligence that their King Pausanias treacherously held correspondence with their enemy Xerxes, they sent for him home, and when he came back perceiving that his treason was discovered, he took sanctuary in the Temple of Pallas, and the Lacedæmonians fearing to violate the privilege of the place, durst not fetch him out to punishment, whereupon Pausanias his mother took a brick, and said it in the door of the Temple, and the other Lacedæmonians seeing it, they all brought bricks, and made up the door, whereby Pausanias perished of famine. Herod.  
When the Sabines came against Rome, and besieged the Castle, where Tarpeius was Governor, his daughter Tarpeia contracted with them to betray the Castle into their hands, upon condition that they would give her all the golden bracelets which they wore upon their left arms: to this the Sabines agreed: and she in the nighttime opened a postern, and let them in: and afterwards when she challenged her reward: Tacius the Sabine General bade all his soldiers do as he did: and withal he threw his bracelet at her, and his buckler also which he wore on his left arm: and all the soldiers doing the like, she was pressed down with the weight of them; and died immediately and so received the just reward of her treachery.  
Antigonus was not singular when he said, that he loved them that did betray, but hated them that had betrayed. Nor Augustus Cesar, who told Rymitalces the Thracian, that he loved the treason, but hated the traitor. Plut.  
Camillus with the Roman Army besieged the strong City of the Falerians in Italy, but it was so well fortified, and furnished, that the inhabitants made little account of the siege. At this time the whole City had but one common Scholmaster, who used to lead out his Schoolars into the fields to play, and watching his opportunity, he at last led them to the Roman Guards, delivering them all up into their hands, and himself going to Camillus said: Sir, I am Schoolmaster to all these children, yet do I prefer the favour of the Romans before my honour, and office, and therefore have I delivered up these children to you, by whom you may make the Falerians yield upon your own terms. Camillus' answered, that indeed in the Wars there were many wrongs done, yet a Noble General should rather seek victory by Valour then by wicked, or treacherous means: and therefore abhorring this vallainy, he presently commanded his Sergeants to tear off this Schoolmasters clothes, and to bind his hands behind him, and to give the boy's whips, and rods to whip back the Traitor into the City that had so basely betrayed them. In the mean time the Falerians hearing how their children were betrayed, ran up to their City-Walls like distracted persons, but there they spied the boys whipping the Schoolmaster stark naked towards the City, which so wrought upon them, that they presently sent forth, and made peace with the Romans. Plut.  
Aristomenes King of the Messenians being driven out of his own country by the Lacedæmonians, was forced to fly to the Arcadians for succour: and being a gallant man, had purposed with a select band to have invaded Sparta whilst their Army was plundering his Country; but the King of Arcadia being privy to his design, discovered it to the Lacedæmonians, and so prevented it: for which treachery his own subjects stoned him, and cast him unburied out of their confines, setting up a Pillar by him with this inscription:  
Difficile est hominem perjurum fallere Divos. Diod. Sic.  
Ochus King of Persia raising a great Army, went against the City of Sidon in Phenicia, where one Tennes was King, who hearing of Ochus his purpose, hired Mentor of Rhodes with some other Grecian Auxiliaries for his aid; but when Ochus drew near with his huge Army, he sought to provide for his safety rather than his honour, sending one privately to Ochus, proffering to betray the City to him: Ochus being glad to hear this, promised whatsoever he required; whereupon Tennes accordingly betrayed the City into his hands: But before Ochus came, the Sidonians to make their men to fight more desperately, had burnt all their ships in the haven, that so all hopes of escaping might be taken away: so that the City being thus betrayed, the Citizens seeing their desperate condition, shut up themselves with their wives and children in their houses, and so firing them, burned themselves and all that they had, by which means there perished above forty thousand persons. But Ochus now standing in no further need of Tennes, caused him to be murdered. A just reward for his treachery. Pez▪ Mel. Hist.  
Philip King of Macedon going to besiege a City, one of his Captains told him that it was so strongly fortified both by nature, and art that it was altogether inexpugnable: to whom he said: But is it impossible for gold 〈◊〉 g●t over the walls? for I have often seen that other 〈◊〉 which by no other means I could conquer, yet by my gold I have corrupted some to betray them to me. Justin.  
The same Philip having married the sister of Arysbas', King of the Molossians, and thereby being chosen Tutor to the young King: most perfidiously seized upon his Kingdom, and 〈…〉 Arysbas', who died in 〈…〉. He also treacherously getting the King o●… power flew him, and annexed his Kingdom 〈…〉 And divers free Cities having chosen Philip for 〈◊〉 Captain, he perfidiously seized upon 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 vassals. Also the two Kings of 〈◊〉 ●alling 〈◊〉 between themselves, those King Philip●o ●o be the Umpire betwixt them; whereupon privacely he raised an Army, and went into Thrace, pretending to come as a judge; but finding them unprovided to resist him, he despoiled them both of their kingdoms. Justin.  
Before the first great battle that Darius' King of Persia fought with Alexander M. he sent the greatest part of his money, and rich furniture to Damascus to be kept in safety there: but Alexander sending Parmenio against it, the Governor betrayed the City, and all those infinite riches into his hands: which treason he escaped not long with, for one of his own consorts slew him, and cutting off his head, carried it to Darius. Q. Cur.  
Bessus having basely betrayed, and murdered Darius, Alexander pursued him into Bactria, and when he drew near him, Spitamenes one of Bessus' chief friends, laid hands on him, bound him, stripped him naked, and so putting a chain about his neck, led him to Alexander: to whom Alexander said: What brutish madness seized upon thee, that thou durst lay hands on thy King, and murder him, when he had deserved so well of thee? Bessus would have made an apology, but Alexander delivered him to Darius his brother to do with him as he pleased, who leading him to the place where he had murdered Darius, cut him in pieces there. Q. Cur.  
Darius' having for a long time besieged Babylon in vain, one of his Captains named Zopyrus, cut off his own ears and nose, and with his fresh bleeding wounds fled to the Babylonians, pretending that he came to them for succour, and accused Darius for his cruelty, saying, that he had so mangled him for counselling him to give over the siege: whereupon the Babylonians, knowing his prowess, trusted him with the greatest part of their forces: which when Zopyrus had obtained, after some small colourable overthrows given to the Persians in ●allies, spying his opportunity, he betrayed the City, and delivered it up into Darius his hand, who had lain in siege before it twenty months.  
A wicked Varlet betrayed the Isle of Rhodes to the Great Turk, upon condition to have his daughter to wife with a great Dowry: but when the Turk had gotten the Isle, he told him, that he must not have a Christian to his son in Law; but he must first be a Musselman both within and without, and therefore he caused his Baptised skin (as he called it) to be flayed off, and appointed him to be put into a bed strewed with salt that he might get a new skin, promising that then he should be his son in Law: But the wicked wretch ended his life with shame, and torment: Princes love treason, but hate the traitor. Turk. Hist.  
Banister servant to the Duke of Buckingham in the reign of Richard the third, upon the promise of a thousand pound basely betrayed his Lord, and Master, from whom he had formerly received great favours; but after his base treachery, he never had the reward promised; and besides▪ had these judgements befell him: His eldest son fell mad, and so died in a Swine-sti●: His second son became deformed in his Limbs, and fell lame: His third son was drowned in a small puddle of water: His eldest daughter was suddenly struck with a foul Leprosy: and himself in his old age was arraigned, found guilty of murder, and escaped hanging very narrowly. Speed. Chron. p. 927.  
John Curcy Earl of Ulster in Ireland, was betrayed by his own servants, for a piece of money given them in hand, and for a greater reward to be given afterwards, promised unto them by his mortal enemy Hugh Lacie: & accordingly the said Earl Hugh Lacie rewarded all the aforesaid Traitors with gold and silver as he had promised: but presently after hanged them all up: and took away their goods. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 153.  
Nicholas Keretschen Governor of Gyula in Transilvania, betrayed the same unto the Turks for a great sum of money; but when he expected the reward, he was by the command of Selimus the Great Turk thrust into an hogshead stuck full of nails with the points inward, with this inscription upon it: Here receive the reward of thy treason: if thou be'st not faithful to thy Master, neither wilt thou be to me: and so he was rolled up, and down till he died. Turk. Hist. p. 824.  
A Noble Senator in Rome being proscribed by the Triumvirs, they promised a great reward to them that would discover him to them; whereupon the Senators own servant betrayed him. The Triumvirs, according to their promises, first rewarded him for his service to the State, because he delivered up into their hands one that was judged guilty of treason, & then to reward him for his treachery to his Master, whom he should have preserved, they threw him down headlong from the Capitol, whereby he broke his neck.  
Don Frederick son to the Duke of Alva, going with his Army to Naerden in Holland, was admitted into the town, and himself and soldiers feasted by the Burghers, after which he commanded them with the rest of the inhabitants to go into a certain Chapel where they should be made acquainted with such Laws as they were to be regulated by: but when they were thus assembled, he sent his soldiers, commanding them to murder them without sparing any one: The men were Massacred: the women first ravished, and then murdered: the children, and infants had their throats cut. See my Gen. Martyr. p. 265.  
Many of the chiefest of the British Nobility were trained in Almsebury to treat with the chiefest of the Saxons about a peace, but being betrayed by them, they were basely murdered, whence those great stones were erected called Stoneheng. See my English Martyrology. p. 8.  The treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously, Isa. 24. 16.  

CHAP. XXXIX. Examples of Fidelity.  
COmmended, Mat. 24. 45. & 25. 21. Prov. 25. 13. Psal. 15. 4. & 31. 23. & 101. 6. Prov. 13. 17. & 14. 5. & 28. 20. Luk. 12. 42.  
Commanded, 1 Cor. 4. 2. 1 Tim. 3. 11. Jerem. 23. 28.  
Highly prized, Psal. 12. 1. Prov. 11. 13. & 20. 6. & 27. 6. Luke 16. 10, etc. & 19 17.  
Scriptural examples: Abraham's servant, Gen. 24. David to Jonathan. 1 Sam. 20. 15. with 2 Sam. 9 1. Jacob to Laban, Gen. 31. 38, etc. Jonathan to David, 1 Sam. 18. 3, etc. Jehoiadah to Joash, 2 King. 11. 4, etc. Mordecai, Ester. 2. 22. A woman, 2 Sam 17. 19, etc. Rahab with the spies, jos. 2. 4, etc. The workmen about the Temple, 2 Kings 12. 15. Moses, Num. 12. 7. Nehemiah. chap. 7. 2. Daniel, chap. 6. 4. Onesimus, Col. 4. 9 Timothy, 1 Cor. 4. 17. Tichicus, Eph. 6. 21. Col. 4. 7. Epaphras, Col. 1. 7. Sylvanus, 1 Pet. 5. 12. Josiah's workmen, 2 King. 22. 7. Gains, 3 john 5. Joseph, Gen. 39 8.  
Other examples: The Romans so highly esteemed of Faith in all their public affairs, that in their City, they had a Temple dedicated to it, and for more reverence-sake offered sacrifice to the image of Faith.  
Attilius Regulus, General of the Roman Army against the Carthaginians, being overcome was taken prisoner, after which being sent to Rome upon his Parole with conditions of peace which he judged dishonourable, he first dissuaded his Citizens from accepting of them, and then to keep his oath returned to the Carthaginians, though he was sure to die a painful death. Tul. de office.  
Pontius Centurio, a Captain of Caesar's being taken by Scipio, Pompey's father in Law, had his life offered him with an honourable place in Pompey's Army if he would leave Caesar, and serve Pompey: But he stoutly answered Scipio, that though he thanked him greatly for his kind offer, yet that he would not accept of life upon such unequal conditions, choosing rather to die then to falsify his faith to Caesar.  
Themistocles being banished Athens by his ungrateful Citizens, was forced to fly to his mortal enemy Artaxerxes for refuge, with whom he found great favour, and having continued a while with him, Artaxerxes went to war against the Athenians, and would needs have Themistocles to go along with him: Themistocles was content upon condition that the King would swear to him that without him he would not go into Greece: this Artaxerxes assents to; whereupon Themistocles making a great feast, and inviting his friends to it, the feast being ended, he drank a draught of bulls blood, and so poisoned himself, by this means showing his faithfulness to his City, which had been so ungrateful to him: for he prevented the Kings going against it by reason of his oath, and rather chose death then that himself would act any thing against it. Diodorus.  
King Porsenna making peace with the Romans, amongst other conditions this was one, that the Romans should deliver to him ten young Noble men's sons, and ten of their daughters for hostages, which was accordingly done, and Publicola's daughter called Valeria, was one of them; within few days after these ten Virgins went to the river Tiber to wash themselves: where, being freed from their guard, they had a great desire to escape over the river, though it was very deep, and ran with a swift stream, and so to get home; and Caelia venturing first upon her horses back, encouraged the others, and so they got all safe over, and went, and presented themselves to Publicola; but he was so far from countenancing them in their escape, that he immediately sent them back to Porsenna: when they came back, Porsenna asked which of them it was that had first adventured to swim the river? and being showed Caelia, he sent for one of his best horses, and richest furniture, and bestowed it upon her. Plut.  
Darius' Junior accounted nothing more sacred then faithfully to keep, and perform all his Leagues, Covenants▪ and Promises, Xenophon.  
Ptolemy King of Egypt besieging Tyrus, sent to Andronicus the Governor to surrender it to him: Andronicus returned answer, that he would by no means be brought to violate his faith given to Antigonus for whom he kept the City, withal adding divers reproachful speeches against Ptolemy: but shortly after his soldiers mu●ining, bound him, and delivered him up to Ptolemy, who instead of punishing him; gave him great gifts for his fidelity, and made him one of his chief friends. Diod Sic.  
Fabius Maximus having contracted with Hannibal for the redemption of the Roman Captives, sent to Rome for the money; but the Senate refused to give it: whereupon Fabius sold all his own land, that so he might perform his Covenant with his enemies. Aurel. Victor.  Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful in the Land, etc. Psal. 101. 6.  

CHAP. XL. Examples of Deceit, Craft, Guile, Hypocrisy.  
DEceit in words usual with the wicked. Job 15. 33. Psal. 10. 7. & 36. 3. & 50. 19 & 55. 11. & 119. 118. Prov. 12. 5, 17, 20. & 14. 8. & 20. 14. & 26. 24, 26. Jer. 5. 27. & 8. 5. & 9 6, 8. & 14. 14. & 23. 26. Host 11. 12. Mat. 7. 22. Rom. 1. 29. & 3. 13. Psal. 35. 20. Dan. 11. 23. Prov. 11. 18. & 14. 25. Ps. 38. 12. Jer. 9 5. & 29. 8.  
Not so with the godly, Job. 27. 1. & 31. 5. Ps. 101. 7. & 72. 14. Isa. 53. 9 1 Thes. 2. 3. 2 Cor. 4. 2.  
Deceit in deeds, Host 12 7. Amos 8. 5. Zeph. 1. 9 Prov. 27. 6. Leu. 6. 2. Lam. 1. 19  
God abhors it, Psal. 5. 6. & 52. 4. & 55. 23. Jer. 43. 10. Mich. 6. 11. Mal. 1. 14.  
Complained of, Ps. 78. 57 & 109. 2. Job. 6. 15. Ps. 52. 2. Jer. 17. 9 Host 7. 16. Mich. 6. 12. Eph. 4. 14. 2 John 7. 2 Tim. 3. 13.  
Prayed against, Psal. 43. 1. & 120. 2.  
Scriptural Examples: Satan, Gen. 3. 1, 2. Rev. 12. 9 & 13. 14. & 20. 10. Rebekah Gen. 27. 6. Jacob, ver. 12. Laban, Gen. 29. 23. Rachel, Gen. 31. 34, 35. jacob's sons, Gen. 34. 11. Potiphars wife, Gen. 39 14. Pharaoh, Exod. 1. 10. Balak, Numb. 22. 4, 5, 6. Moabitish maids, Num. 25. 1, 2. & 31. 16. Thamar, Gen. 38. 13, 14. Gibeonites, Jos. 9 4, 12, 23. Saul, 1 Sam. 18. 17, 21, 25. Joab, 2 Sam. 3. 27. David, 2 Sam. 11. 6, 8, 13, etc. jonadab, 2 Sam. 13. 5. Absalon, 2 Sam. 26. 28. & 15. 2, 3. Zibah, 2 Sam. 16. 1, 2. the Harlot, 1 King. 3. 19, 20. Jeroboam, 1 King. 12. 26, etc. jehu, 2 King. 10. 19 jesabel, 1 King. 21. 7, etc. Sanballat, and others, Neh. 4. 8. David's enemies, Psal. 35. 20. & 36. 4. & 38. 13. & 57 5. Darius' Princes, Dan. 6. 5, etc. Doeg, Psal. 52. 3, 4. Herod, Mat. 2. 8. Herodians, Mat. 22. 17. Mar. 12. 14. Priests, Scribes, Mat. 26. 4. Spies sent by them, Luk. 20. 20. Ananias, and Sapphira, Act. 5. 1, 5. Elimas', Acts 13. 10. False Christ's, and false prophets, Mat. 24. 25. Rom. 16. 18. 2 Tim. 3. 13. jews, jer. 9 5. Diviners, jer. 29. 8. False teachers, jer. 14. 14. & 23. 26. Tit. 1. 10. 2 john 7. 2 Pet. 2. 13. Rev. 2. 20. Col. 2. 4, 8. Eph. 5. 6. & 4. 14. Mat. 7. 15. 2 Thes. 2. 9 Acts 15. 5. Rev. 13. 13, 14. & 19 20.  

Hypocrisy.  
Threatened, job. 8. 13. & 13. 16. & 17. 8. & 20. 5. & 36. 13.  
The evil of it. Prov. 11. 9  
Forbidden, Mat. 6. 2, etc.  
Reproved, 1 Kings 18. 21. Mat. 7. 5. and 15. 7. and 23. 13, etc.  
They are double-minded, 2 King. 10. 31. jam. 1. 8. Hide iniquity in their bosom, bosom▪ job. 31. 33. Deceitful, Ps. 43. 1. Have hearts not right, Psal. 78. 8, 37. Mention God, but not in truth, Isa. 48. 1. Turn not with the whole heart, jer. 3. 10. Cry, but not with the heart, Host 7. 14. Like a deceitful bow, Host 7. 16. A heart divided, Host 10. 2. Barren trees, Mat. 21. 19 Whited Sepulchers, and Walls, Mat, 23. 27. Act. 23. 3. A jew only outwardly, Rom. 2. 28. False brethren, 2 Cor. 11. 26. Gal. 2. 4. Enemies to Christ's cross, Phil. 3. 18. Have only a form of godliness, 2 Tim. 3. 5. Seem religious, jam. 1. 26.  
Scriptural Examples: Absalon, 2 Sam. 15. 2, etc. Herod, Mat. 2. 8. & 14. 9 Scribes, and Pharisees, Mat. 23. 13. Mark. 7. 6. Luk. 12. 56. Judas, Mat. 26. 49. Joh. 12. 4, 5, 6. & 18. 28. Ananias, and Sapphira, Act. 5. 2. Simon Magus, Act. 8. 13, 21, 24.  
Other Examples: The Gauls having besieged the Roman Capitol seven months, both sides grew weary, and upon treaty the Romans were to give the Gauls a thousand pound weight of gold, and so they were to depart, which agreement was sworn to on both sides; but when they came to weigh the gold, the Gauls would hold the scales, and used much falsehood therein: Brennus also their King took off his sword, and girdle, and put it into the scales, and being asked by Sulpitius what he meant by it? he answered, What can it mean but misery to the vanquished? Just at this time came Camillus to Rome with an Army that he had gathered amongst the confederates, and being informed of all that happened, he marched in good order to the place where the gold was weighing, which he took out of the scales, and divided it amongst his soldiers, and then falling upon the Gauls, he forced them to depart without their money. Plut.  
A little before the Massacre of Paris, the Admiral Coligni going to Paris was honourably entertained by the King, who called him Father, promised to be ruled by his counsel, often protested that he loved him, etc. Yet shortly after he caused him to be basely murdered, and insulted over him unworthily after his death. See the Life of Gasper Coligni in my English Martyr.    

CHAP. XLI. Examples of Friendship.  
A True friend is as a man's own soul, Deut. 13. 6. Loves at all times, Prov. 17. 17. Sticks closer than a brother, Prov. 18. 24. gives hearty counsel, Prov. 27. 9  
Exhorted to, Prov. 27. 10.  
Their wounds are faithful, Prov. 27. 6.  
The rich have many friends, Prov. 14. 20. and 1●. 4, 6.  
Scriptural Examples: Hushai, 2 Sam. 15. 32, 37. Jonathan, 1 Sam. 18. 1. and 20. 17. Others, 1 Sam. 3. 26. Hiram, 1 King. 5. 1. Peter, Mat. 26. 33. Jobs friends, ch. 2. 11. Ittai, 2 Sam. 15. 21. Ruth, ch. 1. 16, 17. Paul's friends, Acts 19 31. john's friends, 3 John 14.  
Feigned friends, Dan. 11. 26. Psal. 55. 13, 14. & 41. 9 & 88 19 Joab, 2 Sam. 3. 27, & 20. 9, 10. Hushai, 2 Sam. 16. 17, 18. Such, Jer. 9 4. Mich. 7. 8. Judas▪ joh. 13. 18. Mat. 26. 49. Pilate, and Herod, Luke 23. 12. Church's friends, Lam. 1. 2. Poor man's friends, Prov. 19 7. Such as love for advantage, Prov. 14. 20. & 19 4, 6.  
Carnal friends: Hiram to Judah, Gen. 38. 12, 20. Sampsons' friends, Jud. 14. 20, amon's, 2 Sam. 13. 3. haman's, Ester 5. 10. Zedekiahs', jer. 38. 22. Ahuzzah, Gen. 26. 26. Such are not to be trusted, Mich. 7. 5.  
Other Examples: Cambyses, King of Persia making War against the Egyptians, overthrew them in a great battle, and took the regal City Memphis, and therein the King Psammenitus, and all his family, and Nobles, after which he kept him prisoner in the suburbs, and then caused the daughters of the Nobles, and amongst them Psammenitus daughter clad in base apparel to fetch water in tankards from the river: which when their parents saw, they all broke forth into grievous weeping, only Psammenitus with his eyes fixed upon the ground showed no sign of sorrow. Then did Cambyses cause the Nobleman's sons, and amongst them Psammenitus his son to be led to execution tied together by the necks with ropes, and bridles put into their mouths: hereupon their fathers again broke forth into lamentations, only Psammenitus stood quiet as before: But presently after seeing an old man his intimate friend begging in the streets, he broke forth into grievous lamentations, which Cambyses observing, sent to him to know what was the reason that he when he saw his daughter so abused, and his son led to death mourned not: but now when he saw this poor man that was no kin to him begging he made such heavy moan? To whom Psammenitus answered, My domestic evils were greater then that I could express my sorrow for them: but the calamity of my friend deserves my tears; for that now in his old age from an high estate he is brought to such extreme poverty. Herod.  
Darius' having escaped a great danger in his return out of Scythia by the faithful counsel and assistance of Histiaeus the Milesian, he sent for him to his Court, and made him one of his privy Council, saying: Omnium possessionum pretiosissimam esse, amicum fide, & prudenti● praestantem: That of all possessions the most precious, is a friend excelling in fidelity, and prudence. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Cyrus' Junior was of that friendly disposition that of those many gifts that were presented to him by his Subjects, he reserved none to himself, but distributed them amongst his friends according to their several qualities; and when he had choice apparel sent him, he used to say, that his own body could not wear it, but he thought himself richly adorned in seeing his friends adorned with it: When he had excellent wine, he would send his friends most of it, saying, that he believed that they could not get better: When he had costly cates at his table, he would send them a great part with this message: Tell them that Cyrus sends you these things, because himself liked them exceeding well. Xenophon.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta seeing divers of his friends, and kindred in poverty, and want; he divided half his patrimony amongst them, esteeming his inheritance to be left him, rather thereby to purchase friends then to make himself an object of envy to his enemies. Xenophon.  
Damon, and Pythias, two Pythagorean Philosophers so entirely loved each other, that Dionysius the Tyrant having condemned one of them to death, the other offered to die for him: wherewith the Tyrant was so affected, that he pardoned the condemned party, and desired to be admitted a third person in their amity. Cicero de. Offi.  
In Queen Elizabeth's Reign in a fight between the Earl of Kildare and the Earl of Tir-o●en, two of the Earl of Kildares' Foster brethren were slain, whose death he took so heavily, that himself shortly after died for grief: For there is no love in the world comparable by many degrees to that of Foster-brethrens in Ireland. Camb. Brit. I●el. p. 116.  
Darius' having opened a Pomegranate that was full of seeds, his brother Artabanus asked him of what things he would chiefly desire so great a number? Darius' answered, that he would desire so many Magabysuses as there were grains in that fruit; for, ●aith he, Kings can have no treasure of so great worth as faithful friends. Herod.  
Under the seventh Persecution Theodora, a godly Virgin, for her Religion was condemned to the Stews, where her chastity was to be a prey to all comers: which sentence being executed, many wanton young men were ready to press into the house▪ but one of the brethren called Didymus putting on a soldier's habit would have the first turn, and to going in persuaded her to change garments with him, and so she in the soldier's habit escaped: and Didymus being found a man, was carried before the Precedent, to whom he confessed the whole matter, and so was condemned. Theodora hearing of it, thinking to excuse him, came, and presented herself as the guilty party, desiring that she might die, and the other be excused; but the merciless judge caused them both to be put to death. See my Gen. Martyr. p. 52.  Thine own friend, and thy father's friend forsake not. Prov. 27. 10.  

CHAP. XLII. Examples of gross Ignorance, and Folly.  
THere were never any former ages which enjoyed the like means of knowledge, as we which live at this day do: for besides the sacred Scriptures in a known tongue, how many volumes of heavenly truths, dropping from the mounthes, and pens, both of ancient and modern Divines, hath that most excellent, and exquisite Art of Printing conveyed to us? how many burning and shining lights do daily waste, and consume themselves to propagate saving knowledge unto others? & therefore to love darkness, or to live in darkness under so great light, will much aggravate our condemnation: whence it is that we have great cause to bewail with tears of blood, not only that woeful ignorance which is still to be found in those kingdoms, wherein the more than Egyptian darkness of Popery hath overspread their Orisons, but which also is too rife & frequent amongst ourselves: both which may in part be discerned by these ensuing Examples.  
Ignorance is a sin, Leu. 4. 2, 13, 22, 27. & 5. 15, 18. Num. 15. 24, etc.  
It's the cause of much sin, Eph. 4. 18. 1 Pet. 1. 14. Isa. 56. 10. Wilful ignorance aggravates sin, 2 Pet. 3. 5.  
Simple ignorance extenuates sin, Deut. 19 4. 1 Tim. 1. 13. Luk. 12▪ 48. Num. 15. 28. Act. 17. 30. & 3. 17.  
David chargeth himself with it, Psal. 73. 22. and Agur, Prov. 30. 2, 3.  
The Apostles were accounted such. Act 4. 13.  
How fools are discovered, Prov. 10. 8, 23. & 12. 16. & 13. 16, 19 & 14. 16. & 15. 5. & 17. 10. & 18. 6, 7. and 20. 3. and 27. 3, 22. and 29. 11. Eccles. 2. 14. and 4. 5. and 5. 3. and 10. 2, 14. Prov. 1. 22.  
Scriptural examples: The rich man, Luk. 12. 20. Nabal, 1 Sam, 25. 15. Some, Psal. 49. 13. 2 Tim. 3. 9 The Prophet, Ezek. 13. 7. Host 9 7. Galatians, Chap. 3. 1, 3.  
The Bishop of Dunkelden in Scotland thanked God that he never knew what the Old and New Testament was, affirming that he cared to know no more than his Portuis, and Pontifical. Act. and Mon.  
At an Assembly of the States in Germany one Albertus a Bishop, lighting by chance upon a Bible, as he was reading therein, one of the States asked him what book it was? I know not, said the Bishop, but this I find that whatsoever I read in it, is utterly against our Religion.  
Doctor Bennet Chancellor of London objected it as an heinous crime against one Richard Butler, that divers times he did erroneously, and damnably read in a great book of Heresy (meaning the Bible) certain Chapt●rs of the Evangelists in English, containing in them divers erroneous, and damnable opinions, and conclusions of heresy. Act. & Mon.  
The Jesuits at Dole in France, set up an Edict publicly, wherein they forbade all talk of God, either in good sort, or in bad.  
Francis Ximenius Cardinal of Toledo in his preface before the Bible set forth at Complutum, saith, that he set the vulgar Latin between the Hebrew, and the Greek, as Christ was set betwixt two thiefs.  
Jeroboam made Priests of the vilest of the people: and indeed the vilest of the people, if they were but men, were too good to make Priests for Jeroboams gods, which were but Calves.  
Tecelius the Pope's Agent in Germany persuaded the ignorant, and common people, that assoon as their ten shillings (which was the price of an indulgence) tinged in the Basin, any friend they would name, should be immediately delivered out of Purgatory, etiamsi, per impossibile, matrem Dei vitiâsset.  
Co● O-Neale, Earl of Ulster in Ireland cur●ed all his posterity in case they either learned to speak English, or sowed wheat, or built houses: often saying, that by these means they would make themselves slaves to the English. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 120.  
The wild Irish account it no shame to commit robberies, which they practise every where with exceeding cruelty; and when they go to rob, they power out their prayers to God that they may meet with a booty, and when they meet with it, they account it as God's gift: neither will they be persuaded that God would present unto them the opportunity of rapine, violence▪ and murder, if it were a sin: nay, a sin it were (as they think) if they should not lay hold upon the opportunity. Camb. Brit. Irel▪ p. 144.  
When one of these wild Irish lieth ready to die, certain women hired on purpose to lament, standing in cross wa●es, and holding their hands all abroad call unto him with certain out-cries, reckoning up the commodities that he enjoys of worldly goods, wives, beauty fame kinsfolk, friends, and horses: demanding of him why he will depart? whither? and to whom, & c? Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 147.  
Stephen Gardiner speaking to one Marbeck, What the Devil (said he) made thee meddle with the Scriptures? Act. & Mon.  
In China the Inhabitants use to whip their gods, if they help them not, when they pray unto them.  
An old man above sixty years of age, who lived and died in a parish, where besides the Word read, there was constant preaching almost all his time, both upon ordinary and extraordinary occasions, and himself a constant hearer, and one that seemed forward in the love of the Word: on his deathbed a Minister demanding of him what he thought of God? answered, that he was a good old man: And what of Christ? that he was a towardly young youth: And what of his soul? that it was a great bone in his body: And what should become of his soul after death? that if he did well, he should be put into a pleasant green Meadow, etc. Pemb.  
William Courtney Archbishop of Canterbury cited certain of his tenants, for an heinous, and horrible trespass, (as he styled it) which was, for that they brought straw to litter his horses, not on carts, as they ought, but in bags: for which heinous offence, after they had confessed their fault, and submitted themselves to him, he enjoined them this penance: That going leisurely before the Procession barefoot, and barelegged, each of them should carry upon his shoulder a bag stuffed with straw, the straw hanging out: whereupon were made these verses. 
This bag full of straw I bear on my back,  
Because my Lord's horse his litter did lack:  
If you be not the better to my Lords Graces horse,  
Ye are like to go barefoot before the Crosse.   
When the inhabitants of Ilium, anciently called Troy, sent Ambassadors to Tiberius to condole the death of his father Augustus a long time after he was dead: the Emperor considering the unseasonableness of it, requited them accordingly, saying, And I also am sorry for your heaviness, having lost so valiant a Knight as Hector: who was slain above a thousand years before.  
Herodotus tells of the Psilli, a foolish people, who being displeased with the south-wind for d●ying up their waters, would needs take up arms against it: but whilst they marched upon the sands to seek their enemy, it blew so strongly, that raising a drift of sand, it overwhelmed them, whereby in stead of a victory they met with their graves, as a just reward of their folly.  
Cardinal Woolsey falling into disgrace with King Henry the eighth, said, Had I been as wise, and careful to serve the God of heaven, as I have been to serve my great Master on earth, he would never thus have left me in my grey hairs.  
Themistocles being banished Athens, fled to Artaxerxes King of Persia for refuge, who was wonderfully overjoyed that he had by this means gotten so gallant a man, praying to his gods, that his enemies might be always so infatuated as to banish their worthiest men. Herod.  
Caius Caligula the Roman Emperor had one of his horses which he loved best, and called him Swift: he invited him to supper, and gave him his provender in a golden manger, and drank wine to him in golden bowls: He used to swear by his health and fortune: He promised him to make him Consul, as before he had made him his Priest. He built him a Marble stable, an Ivory manger: clothed him with purple: put a chain of pearls about his neck: besides he built him an house, furnished it with householdstuff, and servants, that so they whom his horse invited, might have the better entertainment. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
He pretended an expedition into Britain, made great warlike preparations, led his Army to the seaside, and then commanded them to gather cockleshells, with which he returned in triumph to Rome, as if they had been the spoils of his conquered enemies. Sueto.  
The Turks foolishly hold, that man so soon as he comes out of his mother's womb, hath his destiny written in his forehead by God: and therein all the good, & evil that shall befall him, and in particular what death he shall die: and hereupon they are desperate in the Wars, & fear not infection of the plague, so that if one dies of the Plague, another presently wears his clothes. Turk. Hist. p. 1302.  
Sir Roger Williams hearing a Spaniard foolishly bragging of his Country-sallats, gave him this quick answer: You have indeed good sauce in Spain, but we in England have dainty Beefs, Veal, and Muttons to eat with that sauce: And as God made Beasts to live on the grass of the earth, so he made man to live upon them.  

Examples of wise fools.  
A poot beggar in Paris stayed so long in a Cook's shop, who was dishing up of meat, till his stomach was satisfied with the only smell thereof: the choleric covetous Cook demanded of him to pay for his breakfast: the poor man denied it, and the controversy was referred to be decided by the next man that went by, which chanced to be the most notorious Idiot in the whole City: He upon the relation of the whole matter determined that the poor man's money should be put betwixt two empty dishes, and the Cook should be recompensed with the gingling of the man's money, as he was satisfied only with the smell of the Cook's meat. Holy State. p. 182.  
A Courtier having begged a rich-landed Fool, used to carry him about to wait upon him: He coming with his Master to a Gentleman's house where the picture of a fool was wrought in a rich suit of Arras, cut the picture out with a penknife; and being chidden for so doing: You have more cause (said he) to thank me: for if my Master had seen the picture of the Fool, he would have begged your hangings of the King, as he did my land. Eodem.  
The standers by comforting of a Natural that lay on his deathbed, telling him that four proper fellows should carry his body to the Church: Yea, (quoth he) but I had rather by half go thither myself: and then prayed to God at his last gasp not to require more of him then he gave him. Eodem.  Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, throw the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart, Eph. 4. 18. The times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men every where to repent, Act. 17. 30.   

CHAP. XLIII. Examples of Contempt of the World, of Riches, Honours, etc.  
WE must not love the world, 1 John. 2. 15. for it passeth away, ver. 17.  
Love of the world is a character of the wicked, 1 Joh. 2. 15.  
We must so love it as not to abuse it, 1 Cor. 7. 31.  
All the glory of the world is but a fancy, Act. 25. 23.  
Scriptural examples: Abram, Gen. 14. 22, &c Gideon, Jud. 8. 23. Christ, Mat. 8. 20. Luk. 9 58. john 6. 15. Paul, Phil. 3. 8. Peter, Mark 10. 28, etc. ●uk. 18. 28, etc.  
After the battle of Marathon, wherein the Grecians had overthrown the Persians, they found their enemy's tents full of gold, silver, rich apparel, and other treasures; yet Aristides, to whom a great share of them did belong, would not touch any of them, nor take to himself the worth of one farthing. Plut.  
Aristides, who by his prudence, Policy, and valour had exceedingly enriched the Athenians, did so contemn riches, that when others abounded, he only remained poor: and when a kinsman of his call●d Callias, who had exceedingly enriched himself by the Persian treasure, was accused to the people for neglecting to relieve him in his wants: Aristides himself undertook his defence, telling them that Callias had often offered him much, but he had always refused it: For there are many, saith he▪ that abuse their riches, but few can bear poverty well. Plut▪ When he died he was bur●ed at the public charges of the City, not leaving so much as would pay for his own funeral Plato thought that amongst all those famous, and worthy men that Athens had bread, none deserved so much honour as Aristides: for that whereas others had filled Athens with stately buildings, money, and other trifles: only Aristides in managing the affairs of the Commonwealth, had proposed nothing to himself but the advancement of virtue. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Cimon the son of Aristides, after his father's death, governing the Commonwealth of Athens, would by no means take any bribes, but did and spoke all things gratis: and when a certain Persian exile with a great Mass of treasures fled to Athens, meeting there with some affronts, went to the house of Cimon, and there set down before him two great goblets full of gold, and silver; Cimon seeing it, laughed▪ and said unto him, Whether wouldst thou have me thy friend Gratis, or thy Patron hired by a great sum of money? Therefore, said he, take these things away, and m●ke use of me as thy friend, and employ thy money otherwise as thou pleasest. Plut.  
This Cimon when he had gotten a competent estate, caused the hedges of his fields to be thrown down, that so every one might freely make use of the fruits thereof: He kept a frugal Table, yet enough for many, and so entertained all comers. Plut.  
Epimenides, a very wise and good man, having taken great pains in reforming Athens, when he was to return home, the people offered him great sums of money; but he refused all, only desiring them to give him a branch of Olive, with which he returned into his own country. See his example in Reformation. Plut.  
Epaminondas that was one of the gallantest men that ever Greece bred, who freed his country of Thebes from the Lacedaemonian slavery; and obtained many great, and admirable victories; yet was he such a contemner of riches, that when he died he left not enough to discharge the charge of his funeral. Just.  
The Lacedæmonians having freed themselves from those Tyrants that had lorded it over them, they sold their houses, and goods, by which they raised one hundred and twenty Talents, & then bethinking themselves, where to choose a worthy General, they at last pitched upon Philopoemen, the most accomplished man in all Greece, and thereupon resolved to send Ambassadors to make a tender to him of this Mass of money; but every one, (knowing how far he was from being caught with such baits) refused that office: At last they chose one Timolaus of his ancient acquaintance, who wen to him at Megalopolis, where being entertained and feasted by Philopoemen, observing his gravity, frugality, and temperance, was so discouraged, that (not daring to deliver his message) he returned without effecting any thing; the like did a second: but a third being sent to him, took the boldness to tell him how much the Lacedæmonians esteemed and honoured his virtues, whereby he prevailed with Philopoemen to go to Lacedaemon, who there (in a public Assembly of the people) exhorted them that they would not go about to buy friends by their gifts who were ready to serve them without them, persuading them rather to employ that money in bribing their turbulent Orators that disturbed the peace of the City: with so high a mind did he despise their money. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta used to say that he had rather make his soldiers rich, then to be rich himself. Xenoph.  
Lysander King of Sparta having overcome the Athenians in a great battle, did wonderfully enrich his Country with the spoils, yet himself remained poor, not enriching himself one penny thereby. And when Dionysius the Sicilian Tyrant sent him costly garments for his daughters, he returned them back again, saying▪ That he feared lest his daughters should be disgraced by them. Plut. Xenoph.  
The King of Persia sending to Epaminondas, that famous Theban Captain, three thousand pieces of gold to make him his friend, he sharply rebuked the Ambassador that brought it, for travelling so long a journey to corrupt Epaminondas: and bade him take it back, and tell his King, that if he deserved the favour of the Thebans, Epaminondas would be his friend without a bribe; but if he deserved otherwise, he would be his enemy. Plut.  
The same Epaminondas hearing that his Squire had taken a great sum of money for the redemption of a Captive, called him to him, and said, Give me my shield from thee, and go and buy thee a shop, and turn hucster; for now that thou art grown rich, I am sure thou wilt not adventure thyself into dangers. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta was a great contemner of riches, and could not endure covetousness: So that never any of his soldiers, or Officers had cause to complain that he wronged them in their wages, or otherwise, but every one praised him for his bounty. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta was such a contemner of riches, that he would never suffer himself to be corrupted by them to do any thing that was prejudicial to his Country: and whereas the Kings of Persia in his time made it all their care to heap up gold, silver, and all precious things, he on the contrary valued not any of them: he suited his expenses to his incomes, and to get money would never do any unjust thing. Plut.  
Pyrrhus' King of Epyrus in the first battle that he fought in Italy against the Romans, overcame them, and took one thousand eight hundred prisoners; whereupon the Romans sent Ambassadors to him, proffering a great sum of money for their ransom; but he rejecting their money set them free gratis, and taking a great love to one of the Ambassadors called Fabricius, and understanding that he was very poor, he proffered him a fourth part of his Kingdom if he would serve him: But Fabricius scorned the proffer▪ wherewith Pyrrhus was so taken, that he presently sent▪ and made peace with the Romans. Eutrop.  
Marcus ●ttilius Regulus, the Roman Consul was so po●re, that whilst he fought in Africa against the Carthaginians, his wife and children were maintained upon the public charges. Polyb.  
Curius Dentatus the Roman Consul, having gorten a great victory over the Samnites, they sent Ambassadors to him with a great sum of gold, who found him parching pease for his dinner; and when they proffered him the gold, he said to them, I had rather have these pease in my earthen pots, and rule over those that have gold, then to receive your gold of you: And when he was afterwards charged with stealing something that should have been brought into the public treasury, he brought forth a wooden platter that he used to sacrifice in, and swore that of all the spoils he had reserved only that to himself. Aur. Victor.  
Vergerius the Pope's Legate was sent by his Master to Luther (when he first began to preach against the corrruptions of the Church of Rome) to proffer him a Cardinal's hat, if he would relinquish his opinions: To whom he answered, Contemptus est à me Romanus & favour & furor: I neither care for the favour, nor fury of Rome. At another time there was a design to give him a great sum of money; but one (wiser than the rest) cried out, Hem! Germana illa bestia▪ non curat aurum: That beast of Germany cares not for money. See his Life in my first Part.  
Luther tells us that when the Pope sent some Cardinals to him to tempt him with promises of great wealth, and honour: Turning myself (saith he) to God: Valde protestatus sum, me nolle sic satiari ab eo: I said flatly that God should not put me off with these low things. See his Life in my first Part.  

Love of money the root of all evil.  
After the battle of Marathon, a Persian to obtain favour, showed one Callias an Athenian, a mighty Mass of treasure that was hidden by the Persians in a pit: but Callias most unjustly, and cruelly murdered him that showed it him, lest he should speak of it to others. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Lycurgus' the Lacedaemonian Lawgiver considering the manifold mischiefs which come by the love of money, and covetousness, banished the use of money out of the Commonwealth, forbidding all coin of gold and silver, employing iron in stead thereof, whereof a great quantity was but worth a little, so that to lay up ten pound in iron would have filled an whole Cellar: hereby he prevented all theft, and robberies: Hereby also he prevented all superfluous, and unprofitable sciences; for who would make such things as would undo them, by reason of the baseness of the money which they should receive for them? Hereby also they could buy no foreign commodities, because their iron money would go no where else. This kept out of his Commonwealth Rhetoricians which teach the cunning art of Lying, and Panders which keep brothel-houses: and Goldsmiths, and Jewellers which sell toys for women. Hereby delicateness wanting fuel by little, and little vanished. householdstuff was excellently made; for Artificers laying aside superfluous works, wholly employed themselves in making necessary things. Plut.  They that will be rich fall into tentation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition, 1 Tim. 6. 9   

CHAP. XLIV. Examples of Honour showed to God's Word, and Ministers.  
THe duty of people towards their Pastors is, to subject themselves to them, 1 Cor. 16. 16. To love them, 1 Thes. 5. 13. Gal. 4. 15. To pray for them, 1 Thes. 5. 25. 2 Thes. 3. 1. Heb. 13. 18. To pray for the destruction of their enemies, Deut. 33. 11. To grieve when they are sick, Phil. 2. 26. To honour, and Reverence them, Mat. 10 40. 1 Cor. 16. 18. 2 Cor. 7. 15. Phil. 2. 29. 1 Thes. 5. 12. 1 Tim. 5. 17. Gal 4. 14 Not to despise them, 1 Cor. 16. 11. 1 Tim. 4. 12. To obey them, 2 Cor. 7. 15. 1 Thes. 2. 12. Heb. 13. 17. 1 joh. 4. 6. To be bountiful to them, Deut. 12. 19 & 14 27. & 16. 11. & 24. 14, 15. & 25. 4. Mat. 10. 10. Luk. 9 3. & 10. 7. Rom. 15. 27. 1 Cor. 9 7, 9, 10. 2 Cor. 11. 7, etc. Gal. 6. 6. Phil. 2. 29. & 4. 10, 16. 1 Thes. 2. 6. & 5. 12. 1 Tim. 5. 17, 18. 2 Tim. 26. Heb. 13. 17. To stand by, and for them in times of danger, 2 Tim 4. 16, 17.  
Other Examples: When Ehud told King Eglon that he had a message to him from God; to show his reverence, he rose up out of his seat, Jud. 3. 20.  
Constantine the Great used to show so much reverence and attention to the Word of God preached, that many times he would stand up all the Sermon while: and when some of his Courtiers told him that it tended to his disparagement, he answered, That it was in the service of the great God, who is no respector of persons. Eus.  
Alexander Severus the Emperor did so reverence the High Priest, that whatsoever sentence he had passed in judgement, he suffered the same to be revoked by the Priest, if he saw cause for it. Lipsius.  
When at the Council of Nice many Bishops brought complaints, and Petitions each against other to Constantine the Great, he would not so much as read them, but burned them all before their faces, saying: It's fit that I should be judged by you, and not you by me. Euseb.  
Bread and cheese with the Gospel is good cheer, said Greenham. Act. & Mon.  
Ingo King of the Venudes at a great feast to show his love to the Saints of God: set his Pagan Nobles in the Hall, and certain poor Christians with him in the Parlour.  
A certain Emperor of Germany coming by chance into a Church upon the Sabbath-day, found there a most misshapen Priest, penè portentum naturae, insomuch as the Emperor much scorned and contemned him: but when he heard him read those words in the Service: For it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves, the Emperor checked his own proud thoughts, and made enquiry into the quality, and conditions of the man, and finding upon examination, that he was a very learned and devout man, he made him Archbishop of Collen, which place he discharged with much commendations. W●l. of Malmsb.  
Queen Elizabeth when she came first to the Crown, as she road through the City of London, a child from a Pageant, let down in a silken lace, an English Bible to her: she kissed her hands, took it, kissed it, laid it to her breast, than held it up, thanking the City especially for that gift (though they had given her some rich presents before) promising to be a diligent reader of it. See her life in my second Part.  
Constantine the Great made a decree that all Ministers, and such whose vocation was to serve in the Church, should be free, and exempted from all public duties, taxes, and burdens whatsoever, that being so privileged, they might the better attend upon Divine administrations: Yea, so careful was he to nourish, and cherish learning, and learned men, that he enacted a Law, which ran thus, Medicos, Grammaticos, & alios Professores literarum, & legum Doctores, etc. We will, and decree, that Physicians, Grammarians, and other Professors of the liberal Arts, shall be free, together with their lands and possessions, from all civil charges, and offices, etc. as also that their stipends, and Salaries shall be well and truly paid them, whereby they may the more freely attend upon their offices, etc. How will this rise up in judgement against those which think they can never lay burdens enough upon Ministers, Universities, & c? See his life in my second Part.  
Our King Edward the sixth was a diligent attender upon Sermons, heard them with great reverence, and penned them with his own hand, which he diligently studied afterwards. See his Life in my second Part.  
The great love, reverence, and respect that Master John Bruen, of Bruen Stapleford, showed to godly Ministers. See his Life in my second Part.  
Mercurius Trismegistus was in such respect amongst the Egyptians, that in reverence of him it was nos lawful to pronounce his name commonly, and rashly: How much more precious should the Name of God be amongst Christians?  
The greatest delight of Queen Elizabeth, was often to read the Sacred Scriptures, and to hear Sermons, which she always attended unto with great reverence. See her Life in my Second Part.  
The young Lord Harrington was wondrons attentive in hearing the Word of God, preached or read, and carried himself exceeding reverently therein, knowing that he was in the presence of that God, who is no respector of persons, and that he heard not the words of a man, but of God. See his Life in my second Part.  
Robert King of Sicily was so wonderfully affected with the Scriptures, that speaking to Fran. Petrarcha, he thus said of them: Juro tibi, Petrarcha, multò chari●res mihi esse literas quam regnum; & si alterutro mihi carendum sit, aequanimiù● me diademate, quam literis careturum. Corn. è Lapide.  
Theodosius the Emperor wrote out the whole New Testament with his own hand, accounting it a great Jewel, and reading part of it every day.  
Doctor Cranmer in his journey to Rome, learned all the New Testament by heart. The like did Doctor Ridley, in the walks of Pembrook-Hall. See his Life in my first Part.  We beseech you, brothers, to know them which labour amongst you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you: and to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake, 1. Thes. 5. 12, 13.  

CHAP. XLV. Examples of God's judgements upon contemners of his Ministers, Word, and Sacraments.  
THe Lord testified against Israel, and against Judah by all the Prophets, and by all the Seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments, and my statutes, according to all the Law that I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the Prophets: Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardoned their necks like unto the necks of their fathers, etc. Therefore the Lord was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight, etc. 2. King. 17. 13, 14, 18.  
And the Lord God of their fathers, sent unto them by his messengers, rising up early, and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: But they mocked the messengers of God, and despise his Word, and misused his Prophets, till the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy: therefore he brought upon them the King of the Caldees, who slew their young men with the sword, and had no compassion, etc. 2 Chron. 36. 15, 16, 17.  
For this sin was Jerusalem destroyed by Titus, Mat. 23. 37, etc. Heb. 10. 28, 29.  
Pontius Pilate writing unto Tiberius Nero a true report of the Ministry, and miracles, of the resurrection, and ascension of jesus Christ, adding that by good men he was accounted a God; the Emperor was so moved therewith, that he made a motion in the Senate at Rome, that he might be enroled in the number of their gods; but the Senate refused it upon this reason, because he was consecrated for a God, before the Senate had decreed, and approved of the same: but what miseries befell the Senate, and people of Rome for rejecting him, the stories of those times show.  
Bede in his Ecclesiastical History of England, reports that Anno Christi 420. After that the Britanes had been long afflicted by the Picts, and Scots, the Lord at last gave them rest from all their enemies, and sent them such plenty of corn, and fruits of the earth, as the like was never known before: But instead of returning thanks for those mercies; they fell to all manner of riot, and excess, which, was accompanied with many other foul enormities, especially with a hatred of the truth, and contempt of the Word of God: For which cause the Lord sent amongst them such a contagious plague, that the living were scarce able to bury the dead: and when by this judgement they were not reclaimed, the Lord brought upon them the fierce, and cruel Nations of the Saxons, and Angli out of Germany, who though at first they came to help them, yet after a while they turned against them, and after much bloodshed, drove them out of their Country into the mountains of Wales, where they remain unto this day. See this more fully in my English martyrology.  
Gilds, a godly, and learned man, was at another time raised up by God to exhort the Britanes to repentance, and amendment of life: but they laughed him to scorn, and took him for a false Prophet: for which cause the Lord plagued them, delivering them into the hands of their enemies on every side.  
In the Reign of King Edward the third, God raised up John Wickliffs' to preach repentance to the English, & to exhort them to turn from their Idolatry, and superstition: But his Ministry was contemned, and his body, and books were burned after his death: For which a heavy judgement befell them: They slew their lawful King, and set up three Usurpers on a row, by which most of the Nobles of the Land were slain, and one half of the Commons, so that Cities, and Towns were decayed, and much of the Land turned to a wilderness.  
Nicholas Hemingius relates a story of a lewd fellow in Denmark, Anno Christi, 1550. which usually made a mock at Religion, and the professors of it, and on a time coming into a Church where a godly Minister was preaching, by his countenance, and gestures showed a great contempt against the Word: but as he passed out of the Church, a tile fell upon his head, and slew him in the place.  
Anno Christi, 1547. one Christopher Turk, a Counsellor of estate in Germany, mocked a godly Nobleman that was taken prisoner, saying, See what hecomes of these gallants, that use to sing when any one wrongs us, God is our succour, and defence: but assoon as the words were out of his mouth, God struck him with a grievous disease, and being carried to his bed, he died in despair. Beards Theat.  
A profane Priest in Misnia that used to mock at the Sacrament of Baptism: and when a woman-child came to be baptised, would wish them that brought it to throw it into the river: as he was looking over the bridge of Elbe, at the boats that passed by, by God's just judgement he fell over the bridge, and was drowned. Beard.  
Two schismatical Donatists at Thipasa in Mauritania commanded the Sacrament of the Lords Supper to be thrown to the dogs: but immediately the dogs growing mad fell upon them, and rend them to pieces. Optat. Melevit l. ●.  
Theopompus a Philosopher being about to insert some of Moses writing into his profane works, was immediately stricken with madness. Joseph.  
Theodectes a Poet, that mingled his Tragedies with some of the holy Scriptures, was stricken blind. Joseph.  
A husbandman at ●tzsith in Germany being a great despiser of the Word of God, on a time railing most bitterly against a godly Minister, presently going into the fields to look to his sheep, was found dead, his body being burnt as black as a coal. Luther in Col.  
Phil. Melancthon relates a story of a Tragedy, that was to be acted of the death, and passion of Christ: But he that acted Christ's part on the Cross, was wounded to death, by one that should have thrust his sword into a bladder of blood: and he with his fall, killed one that acted a woman's part lamenting under the Cross: His brother that was first slain, seeing this, slew the murderer; for which himself by the order of justice was hanged.  
February 3. Anno Christ's▪ 1652. a Play was acting at Witny in Oxfordshire, at the White-Heart-Inne, in a great long chamber, supported by two strong, and substantial beams, the place having been formerly a maulting room, the matter of the play was scurrilous, and blasphemous, containing some bitter taunts against all godly persons under the name of Puritans, and at religion itself under the name of observing fasting days: But as they were acting of it, it pleased God, that the room wherein the people was, fell, whereby five were slain outright, and above sixty were hurt, and sorely bruised. One woman had her leg broken, which being cut off, she died within three or four days: besides, there were about twelve broken arms, and legs, and others put out of joint: This is written at large by Mr. John Row a godly Minister, and preacher in that place.  
Apian scoffing at Religion, and especially at circumcision had an ulcer rose at the same time in the same place. Joseph.  
A man in Queen Elizabeth's Reign (for compiling a book, wherein he had fastened some treasonable dishonours upon the Queen) was condemned to die: and before his death acknowledged, that though he had not done any thing against the Queen which deserved death, yet he deserved to die, for that he had seduced many of her subjects from hearing the Word of life: and though he saw the evil of it, and reform himself, yet he could never prevail to reclaim others whom he had seduced; and therefore (said he) The blood of their souls is justly required at my hands.  He that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit, 1 Thes. 4. 8.  

CHAP. XLVI. God's judgements upon Dicers, and Card-players.  
BY the Elibertine, and Constantinopolitan Councils under Justinian Dice-players were punished with Excommunication: And the same Emperor made a Law: That no man should use Dice-play either in private, or public, no nor approve the same by his presence under pain of punishment. Cod. l. 3. Tit. 43.  
Lewis the eighth, King of France made a Law that no Cards, or Dice should be made, or sold by any, thereby to take away all occasion of gaming: And surely in these days of light under the Gospel all Merchants, and Tradesmen should forbear the sale of them, lest ministering fuel to the fire of other men's lusts they make themselves guilty of their sins.  
In a town of Campania a Jew playing at Dice with a Christian, lost a great sum of money to him, upon which occasion he belched out most bitter curses against Jesus Christ, and his mother the blessed Virgin: whereupon the Lord struck him dead immediately in the place: and his fellow-gamester the Christian was also stricken with madness whereof he died shortly after. Blas. l. 1. c. 31.  
Anno Christi 1533. near to Belissi●a in Helvetia three men were playing at Dice on the Lord's day; and one of them called Ulrick Schraeterus having lost much money, at last expecting a good cast, broke out into this cursed speech: If fortune deceive me now, I will thrust my dagger into the very body of God, as far as I can: and the cast miscarrying, he drew his dagger, and threw it against heaven with all his might, when behold the dagger vanished, and five drops of blood fell upon the table in the midst of them, and immediately the devil came in, and carried away the blasphemous wretch with such a noise that the whole City was amazed at it: The other, half distracted with fear, strove with all their strength to wipe out the drops of blood: but the more they wiped it, the more clearly it appeared. The rumour hereof flying through the City, multitudes flocked to the place, where they found the Gamesters washing the board, whom by the decree of the Senate they bound with chains, and carried towards the prison: but as they went by the way, one of them was stricken suddenly dead, with such a number of louse, and worms creeping out of him, as was wonderful, and loathsome to behold: The third to avert the indignation that seemed to hang over their heads, was by the Citizens immediately put to death. The table was preserved for a monument to show the accursedness of Dicing with the inconveniences, and mischiefs attending the same. Fincel. Mandate 4.  
Anno Christi 1550. there lived in Alsatia one Adam Steckman, who got his living by dressing vines: This man having received his wages, lost it all at Dice; whereupon he grew so distempered in mind, wanting wherewithal to maintain his family, that in his wife's absence he cut his three children's throats, and would have hanged himself: but that his wife coming in, and seeing this pitiful tragedy gave a great outcry, and fell down dead: whereupon the neighbours coming in apprehended the man, who by the Law was adjudged to a cruel death. Fincel. l. 2.  
Isabel wife to Ferdinand King of Spain, was a very virtuous, and magnanimous Princess: a great enemy to playing at Cards and Dice: which that Nation was much addicted to: yea, she caused such severe Laws to be made against them, that in her time none durst use them; no, not in corners. Lipsius.  Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour with his hand, the thing that is good, that he may have to give to him that lacketh, Eph. 4. 28. The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposition thereof is of the Lord, Prov. 1●. 33.  

CHAP. XLVII. Examples of Justice: The duty of Judges, and Magistrates.  
TO do justly is the duty of every Christian, Mich. 6. 8. but especially of Magistrates, and such as are in authority: and then people may sit under their own Vines and Figtrees in safety, when justice runs down like a river, and righteousness as a mighty stream in the streets. But alas! in such woeful times as these, wherein the sword rages, and is drunk with blood, we may complain with the Prophet, Isa. 59 14. that Judgement is turned backwards, and Justice stands afar off: Truth is fall'n in the street, and equity cannot enter: for it is with us, as with that man who came to the General of an army for justice, to whom he answered; What dost thou talk to me of justice? I cannot hear the voice of Justice for the noise of Guns, and Drums. Oh therefore pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and give God no rest till he make, and till he establish it a praise in the earth: and that we may be the more enamoured with the beauty of justice consider these Examples following, and these Scriptures requiring it.  
Judge's ought to be submitted to, Deut. 17. 9, etc. & 25. 1, etc. Ezra. 7. 26.  
The duty of Judges, Deut. 1. 16, etc. & 16. 18, etc. & 25. 1. & 19 18. 2 Chron. 19 6, 7▪ Exod. 23. 2, 3. Leu. 19 15. Jer. 22. 3, 15, 16. Jos. 7. 51. Prov. 31. 4, 5.  
Their qualifications, Exod. 18. 21. Deut. 1. 13. Ezra 7. 25. Psal. 2. 10.  
Judge justly, Isa. 1. 17. & 16. 3. & 56. 1. Jer. 7. 5. & 21. 12. & 22. 3. Ezek. 18. 8. & 45. 9 Host 12. 6. Amos 5. 15, 24. Zach. 7. 9 & 8. 16.  
Distributive Justice is commanded by God, Leu. 19 15. Deut. 1. 16. & 16. 18. Psal. 9 9 & 45. 5, 8. & 48. 11. & 89. 15. & 94. 15. & 97. 2. Isa. 11. 4, 5. & 59 9 Jer. 23. 5. & 33. 15. Dan. 9 7. Act. 24. 23. Heb. 1. 9  
It's a great blessing, Psal. 85. 11, 12, 14. & 72. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.  
Kings, and Magistrates ought to observe it, 2 Sam. 18. 15. & 23. 3. Psal. 45. 8. & 72. 1, 2. Prov. 20. 8. & 25. 5. & 29. 14. & 31. 8, 9 Isa. 16. 5. & 32. 1. Jer. 22. 15, etc. Esek. 44. 9  
Scriptural examples: Moses, Exod. 18 13. Othniel, Judg. 3. 9, 10. Tola, Jud. 10. 1, 2. Jephtah, Jud. 12. 7. Samuel, 1 Sam. 7 15. David, Psal. 78. 72. Solomon, 1 King. 3. 27, 28. Psal. 72. 2, 4.  
When one told old Bishop Latimer that the cutler had cozened him in making him pay two pence for a knife, not (in those days) worth a penny: No, (quoth Latimer) he cozened not me, but his own conscience.  
Saint Augustine tells us of a seller who out of ignorance asked for a book far less than it was worth, and the man (meaning himself) of his own accord gave him the full value thereof. Lib. 13. de trinit. c. 3.  
The Lord Morris Fitz-Thomas, Justice of Ireland was a most righteous Justicer, in that he stuck not to hang up those of his own blood for theft, rapine, and other misdemeanours, even assoon as strangers. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 192.  
In the year 1356. Sir Thomas Rockesby was made Justice of Ireland, who was very careful to pay for the victuals he took, saying, I will eat and drink out of Treene vessels, and yet pay both gold, and silver for my food, and apparel, yea, and for my Pensioners also. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 19●.  
Elfred a King of the Westsaxons here in England, designed the day, and night equally divided into three parts, to three special uses, and observed them by the burning of a Taper set in his Chapel; eight hours he spent in meditation, reading, and prayers; eight hours in provision for himself, his repose, and health; and the other eight about the affairs of his kingdom: he was in continual wars with the Danes, and yet so exact in the administration of justice, that a Virgin might travel alone through all his dominions without any violence offered her: and bracelets of gold were hanged in the high ways, and no man was so hardy as to take them away. Speed. Chron. p. 332.  
Charles Duke of Calabria, who died in the year 1328. was a Prince so careful to have justice executed to all his Subjects, that (perceiving how difficult it was for the poor to have access to him) he caused a bell to be hung at his Palace-gate, so that he that rung it, was sure presently to be brought to his presence, or to have some Officers sent out to hear his cause.  
Trajane the Emperor in creating of a Tribune used to put a sword into his hand, as an Ensign of command, saying, Receive this Sword, which if that I command, and rule in reason, as a Prince should do, draw it out, and use it for me: but if I do otherwise, use it against me. Sparta. in vita Hadriani.  
Lewis King of France having upon entreaty spared a man that deserved death, and not long after reading that Text, Psal. 106. 3. Blessed are they that keep judgement, and he that doth righteousness at all times: this [doing righteousness at all times] so wrought upon him, that presently he reversed what he had granted, saying, He that hath power to punish sin, and doth it not, becometh a Patron of it, and is as guilty before God, as if himself had committed it. Annals of France.  
Aristides the Athenian, had the rating of the Cities of Greece (in a common tax) referred unto him, wherein he dealt so equally, and impartially, that he obtained the name of Just, yet died he so poor that he left not wherewithal to bury him. Diodo.  
As Furius Camillus besieged the Falisci (a people in Italy,) a perfidious Schoolmaster, who taught the children of all the principal Citizens, under pretence of recreating them, took them into the field, and trained them on till they came into the Roman Camp, and there yielded them all up unto the enemy, expecting a great reward for his pains: But Camillus deresting such treason, bound the Traitor, and put him into the hands of his Scholars, wishing them to whip him back into the Town, which forthwith yielded themselves to him in reverence to his justice. Sir W. Raw.  
Aristides amongst the Athenians carried himself so exactly in all matters of judgement, that he obtained the surname of Iust. Plut.  
King Tarquin being banished Rome for his rape of Lucretia, Brustus, and Collatinus, husband to Lucretia, were chosen Consuls, and in the time of their Consulship,▪ Tarquin's agents had corrupted two of the ancientest family's in Rome, the Aquillians who were Nephews to Collatine, and the Vitellians who were allied to Brutus, and two of his own sons were drawn into this treason by them: The conspiracy being at last discovered, the Consuls met in the public place, and sent for the conspirators, and there before all the people discovered the treason: The people being much amazed, hung down their heads; only some few, thinking to gratify Brutus, moved that they might be banished: but Brutus calling his sons by name, asked them, what they could answer for themselves? and when, being confounded they held their peace, he said to the Sergeants, They are in your hands; Do justice. Then did the Sergeants tear off their clothes, bound their hands, and whipped them with rods, which sad spectacle moved the people to pity, so that they turned away their faces, But their father never looked off, nor changed his severe countenance, till at last they were laid flat on the ground, and had their heads struck off: Then did Brutus depart, and left the execution of the rest to his fellow-Consull: But Collatine showed more favour to his kindred, being solicited thereto by his and their wives. Valerius, a Noble man of Rome, seeing this partiality, exclaimed against him for it, saying, That Brutus spared not his own sons, but Collatine to please a few women was about to let manifest Traitors to their country, escape: and the people called for Brutus again, who being returned to his seat, spoke thus, For mine own children, I judged them, and saw the Law executed upon them; for these other, I leave them freely to the judgement of the people: whereupon they all cried out, Execution, execution; and accordingly their heads were presently struck off. Plut.  
See the example of Isadas in Valour.  
Alexander M. returning out of India into Media, great complaints were made to him of the covetousness, and injustice of Cleander, and Sitales, whom he had made Governors over that country; whereupon he commanded them to be slain for the terror of others; the like he did in divers other countries upon the like complaints made against them. Q. Cur.  
Domitian the Roman Emperor though otherwise a wicked man, yet was severe in punishing Bribery in his Judges, and Officers. Sueto.  
Alexander the Great, though full of military affairs, yet would many times sit in judgement to hear criminal causes; and while the accuser was pleading, he used to stop one of his ears to keep it pure, and unprejudiced, therewith to hear the accuseds defence, and play for himself. Plut.  
Augustus Caesar took such delight in hearing causes, and administering Justice, that ofttimes the night could scarce take him off: yea, in his sickness he would cause the parties to come to his bedside, that he might hear them. Sueto.  
Nero in the beginning of his Reign, was so tender-hearted, that when he was to sign a warrant for the execution of a condemned person, he wished that he could neither write nor read, that so he might be exempted from such actions.  
David King of Scotland, Anno Christi 1125. used himself in person to hear the causes of the poor, and if he understood that any were oppressed by wrongful judgement, he recompensed the party wronged according to his loss, and hindrance out of the estate of the Judge that had pronounced false judgement. John Mayor in his Chronicle.  
Themistocles being Praetor of Athens, Simonides the Poet much importuned him for an unjust thing, to whom he answered, Neque tu bonus Poeta esses, si praeter leges carminis caneres, neque ego c●vilis Praetor essem, si praeterquam quod leges permittunt, tibi gratificarer: As thou, Simonides, shouldest be no good Poet, if thou shouldst swarve from the rules of Poetry, so neither can I be a good Magistrate, if to gratify thee, I should swarve from the rule of the Laws. Herod.  
Themistocles telling the Athenians that he had found out a way to make Athens the greatest of all the Cities in Greece: but it was a secret not fit to be imparted to all the people; they thereupon commanded him privately to communicate it to Aristides, of whose honesty, and Justice they all relied: this Themistocles did, telling him that if they would presently burn the Grecian Navy, they by their shipping might command all Greece: Aristides coming forth to the people told them, that nothing was more profitable, but withal nothing was more unjust than the project of Themistocles: whereupon the people commanded him to forbear the execution of it Pez Mel. Hist  
Darius Junior was so strict, and a severe Justicer, that men might travel safely through all his dominions with out any danger. Xenophon.  
Pyrrhus' King of Epyrus war ring in Italy against the Romans, Fabricius was sent with an army against him, and the Tents of each Army being p●…ed n●ere together, the Physician of Pyrrhus came to Fabricius, and proffered to poison his King if he would give him a good reward: but Fabricius instead of rewarding him, bound him and sent him to Pyrrhus, telling him of his treason. Pyrrhus admiring him for his justice, said; Ille est Fabricius, qui difficiliùs ab honestate, quam sol à cursu suo averti potest: Its easier to turn the Sun out of his course then Fabricius from his honesty. Eutropius.  
Marcus Attilius Regulus a Roman Consul, fight in Africa against the Carthaginians, was at last by subtlety taken prisoner. Yet was sent to Rome for the exchange of prisoners, upon his oath that in case he prevailed not, he should return, and yield up himself prisoner to them again: when he came to Rome, he made a speech in the Senate-house to dissuade them from accepting of the conditions: and so without respecting his wife and children, he returned to Carthage, where he was grievously tormented in a Little-Ease knocked full of nails, that he could neither lean, sit, nor lie till he died. Cicero.  
When the Corpse of Thomas Howard, second Duke of Norfolk, was carried to be interred in the Abbey of Thetford, Anno 1524. No person could demand of him one groat for debt, or restitution for any injury done by him. Weav. Fun. Mon. p. 839.  
It was said of the famous Lawyer, Andreas Taraquillus that, singulis annis singulos libros, & liberos Reipublicae dedit: Thuanus, Obits. Doct. vir. anno. 1558.  
In the days of Queen Mary, Judge Morgan▪ chief Justice of the Common Pleas, refusing to admit any witness to speak, or any other matter to be heard in favour of the adversary, her Majesty being party, the Queen declared that her pleasure was, that whatsoever could be brought in favour of the Subject, should be admitted, and heard: Qui pro veritate est, pro Rege est: Holinsh. in Q. Mary. p. 1112.  
A certain Lawyer in France was so much delighted in Law-sport, that when Lewis the King offered to ease him of a number of suits, he earnestly besought his Highness to leave him some twenty or thirty behind, wherewith he might merrily pass away the time: we have too many such that love to fish in troubled waters.  
Bassanus King of the Sicambrians, was so severe in the execution of his laws, that he executed his own son for adultery, and being reviled by his wife for it, he put her away, sending her back to her father, who was King of the Orcadeses. Isac. Chron. p. 152.  
Henry the fourth King of England, when his eldest son, the Prince of Wales, was by the Lord chief Justice committed to prison for affronting him on the bench, gave thanks to God for that he had a Judge so impartial in executing justice, and a son so obedient, as to submit to such a punishment. Speed.  
A Judge in Germany aggravating the fault of a murderer that was before him, told him that he deserved no favour, for that he had killed six men: No, my Lerd, (said an Advocate that stood by) he killed but one, and you are guilty of the blood of the other five, because you let him escape upon the murder of the first.  
The Egyptian Kings usually, and solemnly presented this oath to their Judges, Not to swarve from their consciences, no though they should receive a command from themselves to the contrary.  
It's a principle in moral policy, That an ill executor of the Laws is worse in a State, than a great breaker of them.  
Pericles, a famous Orator of Greece, who for the excellency of his speech, and mightiness of his eloquence was said to thunder, and lighten at the Bar: from the Principles of nature, ever before he pleaded a cause entreated his gods that not a word should fall from him besides his cause.  
An old woman complaining to the Emperor Adrian of some wrong that was done her, her he told her that he was not at leisure to hear her suit: to whom she plainly replied: That then he ought not to be at leisure to be Emperor, which came so to the quick that he was ever after more facile to suitors. Fulg●.  
Lewis the first, King of France used three days in the week publicly to hear the complaints, and grievances of his people, and to right their wrongs.  
A Macedonian Gentleman called Pausanias, ran at King Philip and slew him, because he had refused to do him justice, when he complained against a Peer of the Realm.  
Some of the kindred of Tatius King of the Romans robbed, and murdered certain Ambassadors that were going to Rome, for which their ●●●●olk demanded justice of Tatius: but he conniving at the wrong, because of his relation to them, the kindred of the slain watched their opportunity, and slew him as he was sacrificing to his gods. Plut.  
Lewis, called Saint Lewis of France, having given a pardon to a Malefactor▪ upon second thoughts revoked it again, saying, That he would give no pardon, where the Law did not pardon: For that it was a work of mercy, and charity to punish an offendor: and not to punish crimes was as much as to commit them.  
A certain husbandman coming to Robert Grosthead, Bishop of Lincoln, challenged kindred of him, and thereupon desired him to prefer him to such an office; Cousin (quoth the Bishop) if your cart be broken I will mend it: If your plough be old, I will give you a new one, or seed to sow your land: But an husbandman I found you, and an husbandman I will leave you.  
Domitius the Emperor used to say: that he had rather seem cruel in punishing, then to be dissolute in sparing.  
It was said of Chilperick King of France that he was Titularis, non Tutelaris Rex: Defuit Reipublicae, non praefuit.  
Cambyses King of Persia dying without issue his Nobles agreed that his horse that should first neigh at the place where they appointed to meet the next morning, he should be their King: Whereupon Ocbares Gentleman of the horse to Darius, led his horse overnight to that place, and let him there cover a Mare▪ and the next morning when they were all met, Darius his horse knowing the place, and missing the Mare, neighed, and so Darius was presently saluted for King. Herod. l. 5.  
St. Bernard's counsel to Eugenius was, that he should so rule the people, as that they might prosper, and grow rich under him, and not he be wealthy by the people.  
It was observed of Varus Governor of Syria, that he came poor into the Country, and found it rich: but departed thence rich, and left the Country poor.  
Ptolomaeus Lagi, though a great King, yet never had but little of his own: and his usual saying was: That it was fit for a King rather to make others rich, then to be rich himself. Plut.  
Tiberius Caesar being solicited by the Governors of his Provinces to lay greater taxes, and subsidies upon his people, answered, That a good shepherd ought to shear his sheep, not flay them.  
St. Lewis King of France on his deathbed advised his son never to lay any tax upon his subjects, but when necessity urged him, and when there was just cause for it: Otherwise (saith he) you will not be reputed for a King, but a Tyrant.  
The Emperor Theodosius was wont to say: That he accounted it a greater honour to be a member of the Church, than the head of the Empire.  
Amongst the Lacedæmonians men were chosen into the Senate, and office of Magistracy, not for their riches, friends, beauty, strength, etc. but for their honesty, and virtue. Plut.  

Examples of Marshal Discipline.  
A French soldier in Scotland, in the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's Reign, who first mounted the bulwark of a Fort that was besieged, whereupon ensued the gaining of the Fort: The French General monsieur de Thermes, first Knighted him for his valour, and then hanged him within an hour after, because he had done it without command. Holman in his book of Ambass.  
Manlius Torquatus the Roman General, beheaded his own son, for fight with an enemy without leave, although he overcame him. Isac. Chron. p. 147.  Defend the poor and fatherless: Do justice to the afflicted and needy, deliver the poor and needy, rid them out of the hand of the wicked, Psa. 82. 3, 4.   

CHAP. XLVIII. Examples of Injustice: Bribery.  
The evil of it, Psal. 82. 2. Prov. 11. 7. & 28. 8. & 29. 27. Zeph. 3. 5. Luk. 16. 10. 2 Pet. 2. 9 1 Cor. 6. 9 Rom. 1. 31.  
It's spoken of, Psal. 43. 1. Mat. 5. 45. Isa. 26. 10. Rev. 22. 11.  
Forbidden, Deut. 25. 13, 14. Lam. 3. 35, 36. Amos 5. 7. & 8. 5. Exod. 23. 2, 6. Deut. 16. 19 & 24. 17.  
Threatened, Prov. 28. 8. & 29. 7. Deut. 27. 19 Isa. 5. 7. & 59 8, etc. Hosea 10. 4. Amos 5. 7. & 6. 12. Mich. 3. 9  
It's a great sin, Amos 5. 12. Prov. 25. 14. Eccles. 7. 7.  
It's the property of the wicked, Psal. 26. 10. Prov. 17. 23. & 29. 4.  
It's threatened, Job 15. 34.  
The godly are free from it, Isa. 33. 15. so was Samuel, 1 Sam. 12. 3. Prov. 15. 27.  
Forbidden, Exod. 23. 8. Deut. 16. 19 Prov. 17. 8. & 18. 16.  
Scriptural Examples of injustice in Rulers, samuel's sons, 1 Sam. 8. 3. Princes of Judah, Isa. 1. 23. Ezek. 22. 12. Mich. 3. 11. & 7. 3. Zeph. 3. 3. Judges in Israel, Amos 4. 1. Host 4. 18. Pilate, Matth. 27. 26. Mark 15. 15. Luk. 23. 24. John 19 16. Felix, Act. 24. 25, etc. Ananias, Acts 23. 2, 3. Gallio, Acts 〈…〉. Pharisees, Matth. 23. 25. the steward, Luk. 16. 3▪ 〈…〉 the Judge, Luk. 18. 2.  
Other Examples, Cambyses King of Persia, having found corruption by reason of bribery in one of his Judges called Sysam●●●, commanded him to be put to death, his skin to be pulled off & to be spread upon the Judgment-seat and then making his son Judge in his room, caused him to sit thereon, withal telling him, That the same corruption would deserve the same punishment.  
Themistocles in Athens caused Arthemius, and all his children, an● posterity to be noted with a brand of perpetual infamy, because he brought gold from the King of Persia, to corrupt the Grecians, and to divide them amongst themselves. Plut.  
Harpalus that was made Treasurer by Alexander M. at Babylon whilst he went to conquer India, thinking that Alexander would perish in those wars, fell to all manner of looseness, and impurity, ravishing Noble Virgins, and defiling Matrous; but when he heard of Alexander's return, fearing to be called to account for his villainy, he stole five thousand talents of silver, and so fled to Athens, labouring by his money to corrupt the Citizens' to secure him against Alexander, and especially he seek to corrupt their Orators, which had most power with the people: But Demosthenes exhorted the people to expel him out of their City, and not to bring an unnecessary war upon themselves, in defence of ●o unjust a cause: yet afterwards being with Harpalus he spread amongst his treasures, one of the King's cups of gold, and began highly to commend it for the beauty, and curious workmanship; and Harpalus perceiving his cove●ous mind thereby, bade him take the cup in his hand, and guess what it might weigh: Demosthenes answered that he could not guess: But, saith Harpalus, this cup will bring you twenty talents; and accordingly at night he carried him the cup with twenty talents in it: Hereupon the next morning when the people were met together to debate the cause of Harpalus, Demosthenes came to the Pulpit all muffled about his throat, and mouth, and when he was called upon by the people to speak his mind, he told them that he was troubled with a squinancy, and could not speak; wherewith some merry fellows made sport, saying, that Demosthenes had that night gotten a silvernancy, and not a squinancy: Diod. Sic. Q. Cur.  
Some Roman Judges having acquitted Clodius, a great malefactor, as they were going home well atended with officers, were met by Catulus, who knowing what they had done, said unto them: You do well to be so guarded for your safety, lest the money be taken away from you, which you took so lately for bribes. Plut. in vita Cicer. p. 872.  
There was a law amongst the Romans, That if a Judge took a bribe to pervert justice, he should die for it. And if any bore false witness, he should be thrown down from the Tarpeian Rock.  
By the Julian law De Ambitu amongst the ancient Romans it was enacted, That if any attained to honour or offices by bribes, he should be punished with a great mulct, and also for ever be made infamous.  
Severus the Roman Emperor so hated bribery, and judges which used it, that he would vomit when he saw them, and was ready with his two fingers to put out their eyes.  
Tacitus used to say, That never any man came to an office, or high place by bribery, or ●inister means, but he exercised his authority wickedly, and unjustly.  
Great presents being sent to Epaminondas, though he was poor, yet he refused to receive them, saying, If the thing you desire be good, I will do it without any bribe, even because it is good: If it be not honest, I will not do it for all the goods in the world. Lanq. Chron. p. 57  
Augustine's judgement was, that not only gold, silver, and presents are bribes: But the guilt of bribery may also be justly imputed to any exorbitant affection which sways a man aside from an impartial execution of justice: As love, fear, hatred, anger, Pusillanimity, desire of applause, etc.  
Cambyses King of Persia intending to make war against the King of AEthiopia, under pretence of sending Ambassadors, employed some to spy out his Country, and strength, to whom the King of AEthiopia said: Go tell your Master, that he is an unjust man, otherwise he would not affect another man's Kingdom, but be content with his own, not seeking to bring other men into slavery that never wronged him. Pez. Mel. Hist.  He that by unjust gain increaseth his substance, shall gather it for him that will pity the poor, Prov. 28. 8.  

CHAP. XLIX. Examples of Restitution.  
COmmanded in what cases, Exod. 22. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12. Leu. 6. 4, 5, 24, 21, 25, 27, 28. Deut. 22. 2. Job 20 10, 18. Prov. 6. 31. Ezek 33. 15. & 18. 7, 12.  
Without it repentance is not accepted, Num. 5. 6, 7.  
Scriptural examples: joseph's brethren, Gen. 43. 12. & 44. 8. Micha, jugdes 17. 3. David, 2 Sam. 9 7. Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 34. Jehoram, 2 King. 8 6. jewish Nobleses, Neh. 5. 12. Cyrus, Ezra. 1. 7, 8. Darius, Ezra 6. 5. Judas, Mat. 27. 3. Samuel proffered it, 1 Sam. 12. 3.  
Zacheus, Luk. 19 8. King of Israel, 2 King. 8. 6.  

Examples of restitution.  
When Selimus the great Turk lay upon his deathbed, being moved by Pyrrhus his great Bashaw to bestow that abundance of wealth which he had taken wrongfully from the Persian Merchants, upon some notable Hospital for relief of the poor: he commanded it rather to be restored to the right owners: which was forthwith effected. Turk. Hist. p. 561.  
King Henry the third of England, who was a great oppressor of his Subjects in their liberties, and estates, having upon a time sent a load of Frieze to the Friars Minors to cloth them, they returned back the same with this message: That he ought not to give alms of that that he had rend from the poor, neither would they accept of that abominable gift. Dan. Chron.  
Pliny an Heathen tells us, that the poor are not to be fed like the Whelps of wild beasts, with blood and murder, rapine and spoil: but that which is most acceptable to the receivers; they should know, that that which is given unto them is not taken from any body else. In Cant. Ser. 71.  
Bernard saith, that God receives not any Alms at the hands of an oppressor, or Usurer. In Ca Ezek. 18.  
Hierome saith, that no man should turn bread gotten by oppression, and usury, into a work of mercy.  
Augustine saith, that when God shall judge those that live now by fraud, and give alms of the spoils of the oppressed, he will say unto them: You tell me what you have given, but you tell me not what you have taken away: You recount whom you have fed: but remember not whom you have undone: They rejoice whom you have clothed: but they lament whom you have spoiled, Tom. 10. Hom. 47.  
Augustine in another place saith: Non remittitur peccatum, nisi restituatur ablatum: Sin is not forgiven till the thing taken away be restored.  
Quest. Is restitution so absolutely necessary?  
Answ. Yea, quoad affectum, though not quoad effectum: If we are not able: If there be a willing mind it is accepted, etc. 2 Cor. 8. 12. God accepts of that quod quisquam verè voluit, tametsi adimplere non valuit: which a man faithfully would do, though he cannot.    

CHAP. L. Law, Lawgivers.  
MOses was the Lawgiver to the Israelites, Num. 21. 18. Deut. 33. 21.  
Amongst the Lacedæmonians Law-suites were not heard of; because amongst them there was neither covetousness, nor poverty, but equality with abundance, and a quiet life with sobriety. Plut.  
Lycurgus was the Lawgiver to the Lacedæmonians and to gain more credit to his Laws, he went to Delphos to the Oracle of Apollo to consult therewith about the success of his enterprise. Plut. He would have none of his Laws written, but commanded parents by the virtuous education of their children, and youth to implant them in their hearts, and lives. Plut.  
When by experience he saw his Laws well approved of, and the Commonwealth to flourish under them, he had a great desire to make them immortal, for which end he assembled all the people together, and told them that he thought his civil Policy was already sufficiently established to make them happy: yet one thing of the greatest importance was still behind, which he could not reveal till he had first consulted with the Oracle of Apollo, and in the mean time he desired them to observe his Laws inviolably, without altering any thing until his return: this they all promised him faithfully, yet for the greater security, he took an oath of the Kings, Senators▪ and all the people to make good their promise to him, and so went to Delphos, where he sacrificed to Apollo, and asked him if his Laws were sufficient to make a people happy: the Oracle answered that they were, and that his Citizens observing them should be the most renowned in all the world. This answer Lycurgus wrote, and sent to Sparta, and then taking his leave of his son, and friends, he pined himself tò death, commanding his friends to burn his body, and to throw his ashes into the sea, lest any part of him being carried into Sparta, his Citizens should say that he was returned again, and so think themselves absolved from their oath. According to his expectation whilst Lacedaemon observed his Laws it flourished in wonderful prosperity, and honour for five hundred years together, till King Agis his time, in whose reign gold, and silver began to be in request, and so pride, covetousness, and curiosity crept in, which by degrees wrought their ruin. Plut.  
Numa Pompilius the first Lawgiver amongst the Romans, gave out that he conversed in the woods with the goddess Egeria, that so he might procure the greater esteem to himself, and to the Laws which he enacted. Plut.  
Solon the Lawgiver to the Athenians collecting, and writing down many excellent Laws, Anacharsis, a very wise man, laughed at him, saying, Thinkest thou by written Laws to bridle the covetousness, and injustice of men? Knowest thou not that Laws are like cobwebs that catch little flies, but the rich, and mighty will break through them at their pleasure. Plut.  
Draco that first gave Laws to the Athenians, punished idleness, and almost all offences with death: whence his Laws were said to be written in blood. But when Solon reform them, he made them more mild, and moderate. Plut.   

CHAP. LI. Tyrants, Tyranny.  
THey shall not live out half their days, Ps. 55. 25. Forbidden, Leu. 25. 43, 46, 53.  
Scriptural Examples: Adonibezeck, Jud. 1. Abimelech, Jud. 9 Athaliah, 2 King. 11. Jezebel, 1 King. 21. Manahem, 2 King. 15. Saul, 1 Sam. 22. Ahaz, 2 King. 17. Manasseh, 2 Chron. 22. Nabuchadnezzar, Jer. 39 Herod, Mat. 2. Pharaoh, Exod. 1. Ishmael, jer. 41. Pilate, Luk. 13. 1.  
See in Reproof the examples of Cambyses.  
Darius' going to war against the Scythians, would take along with him the three sons of Deobaces one of his Noble men that was very old: whereupon Deobaces requested him to leave one of his sons at home to be a solace to his old age: Yea, said Darius, I will leave them all three, and so he caused them to be all slain, and thrown into their father's presence. Pez. Mel Hist.  
The Lacedæmonians having in divers battles by sea, and land overthrown the Athenians, they at last set thirty Tyrants over them, which exercised extreme cruelty towards them. The honest Citizens whom they either feared, or hated, or that excelled in wealth, they either banished, or slew them, and Teized upon their estates. Whereupon one of them (somewhat better than the rest) called Theramenes spoke against this cruelty, which caused another called Critias to accuse him of treason, and so to condemn him to death. Theramenes hearing it, fled to the Altar, saying, I fly to this Altar, not that I think it will save my life, but that I may show that these Tyrants are not only cruel towards men, but profane, and wicked towards the gods: Critias commanded armed men to fetch him away to his death: and as they led him through the City, he cried out against the Tyrant's cruelty, whereupon one of their Captains said to him: Flebis si non silebis: Thou shalt weep if thou wile not hold thy peace, to whom he answered, Anon fleba, si tacebo? Shall I not weep if I do hold my peace? when they put the cup of poison into his hand, he drank it off, and throwing away the bottom he said, I drink this to fair Critias. After his death they raged more extremely, filling all places with rapines, and slaughter; and not suffering the friends of the murdered to inter their dead bodies. Having amongst others slain one Phidon, they at their feast sent for his daughters to come, and dance naked upon the floor that was defiled with their father's blood, but the maids abominating such immanity, threw themselves down from an high place, and broke their necks. And to fill up the measure of the Athenians miseries, whereas many thousands of them were ●led, or banished into all the neighbouring countries of Greece, their proud insulting adversaries, the Lacedæmonians forbade all persons to entertain any of these miserable exiles, but to return them to the Tyrants again, and that upon the pain of forfeitting three thousand crowns. Diod. Sic.  
Lysander King of Sparta, when the Argives came to Lacedaemon to dispute about the borders of their country, pleading that they had ajuster cause than the Lacedæmonians, he drew his sword and said, They that can hold this best, can best dispute about their coasts. Xenoph.  
Alexander the Tyrant of Thessaly was of such a cruel nature that he buried many of his Subjects alive, others he sowed up in the skins of boars, and bears, and worried them with his dogs, others he thrust through with darts, and that not for any offences that they had done, but merely to make himself sport: and when he had gathered the inhabitants of two confederate Cities about him, as if he had something to impart to them, he caused his guard to fall upon them, and murder them all without distinction of Sex, age, or condition: He slew his own uncle Polyphron, and then consecrated the spear wherewith he did it to the gods: But not long a●ter himself was slain by the conspiracy of his own wife. Plut.  
Euphron the Lacedaemonian having made himself a Tyrant in the City of Cicyon, was shortly after murdered by the Senators as he sat in counsel with them, who defended themselves by this Apology: quòd qui manifesti sceleris proditionis, & tyrannidis rei sunt, non sententiâ âliqua dammandi videantur, sed ab omnibus hominibus jam antè dammati sunt, & quòd nulla Graecorum lex ostendi possit, quae proditionibus, aut Tyrannis securitatem praestet. That those which are guilty of Treason, and Tyranny, need not to be proceeded against in a legal way, for that they are beforehand condemned in all men's judgements, neither was there any law amongst the Grecians that gave security to traitors, and Tyrants. Plut  
Ochus King of Persia succeeding his father Artaxe●xes Mnemon, presently after his getting the Kingdom, filled, and defiled all his palace with blood, murdered all the Princes and Royal seed, without any respect of age, or sex: and yet through God's patience, he lived ninety three years, and reigned forty three years. Diod. Sic. But in the end growing odious, and burdensome to all by reason of his bloodshed, and cruelty, one of his eunuchs called Bagoas poisoned him, and threw his dead body to be devoured of cats, AElian. Lib. 6.  
Alexander M. after his great victories grew proud, and tyrannical, and upon bare suspicion he cruelly tortured Philotas, one of his brave captains, the son of Parmenio, who had a chief hand in all his victories, and after grievous torments, caused him to be slain, and not content therewith, thinking that his father might seek to revenge the wrong, he caused him to be murdered also. Qu. Cur. See Alexander M. also in Anger.  
Alexander M. as he was rowing upon a lake in his galley near Babylon, a sudden tempest arising, blew off his hat, and crown fastened upon it into the lake, whereupon one of his Mariners leaping into the lake, swum, and fetched it to him, and to keep it the drier he put it upon his own head, Alexander rewarded him with a talon, for saving his Crown, but withal caused his head to be cut off, for presuming to put his Crown upon it. Plut.  
Dionysius the Sicillian Tyrant, was so suspicious of every one, that he durst not suffer a Barber to trim him, but caused his daughters to do it, neither when they were grown to woman's estate, durst he suffer them to use any scissors, or razor about him, but caused them to burn his hair, with burning walnut-shells: He had two wives, and when he lodged with either of them, he carefully searched all the chamber before he went to bed. He durst not come amongst them when he was to speak to the people, but spoke out of an high Tower to them. When he was going to play at tennis, he gave his cloak, and sword to a boy that waited on him, whereupon one said to him: Sir, you have now put your life into his hands, at which the boy smiled: whereupon Dionysius caused them both to be slain, the man for teaching the boy how to kill him, and the boy for laughing at it. There was one Damocles, a great slatterer of his, who told him what an happy man he was that did so abound in riches, Majesty, Power, etc. affirming that there was never any man more happy than himself: Well, said Dionysius, wilt thou, O Damocles, try how happy a man I am, seeing thou dost so admire my condition? Yea, said Damocles, with all my heart: Hereupon Dionysius caused him to be clothed in Kingly apparel, to be set upon a golden seat, in a room richly hung, and curiously adorned with pictures, than a table to be furnished with all sorts of dainty dishes, with a company of beautiful boys to wait upon him. He had also precious ointments, Crowns, music, and what not? So that Domacles thought himself a wondrous happy man: But presently Dionysius caused a sharp glittering sword, tied in an horse-haire to be hung just over his head, the terror whereof so afflicted Damocles, lest it should fall on his head, that he durst not stir, nor enjoy any of those felicities, whereupon he sent to the Tyrant, desiring him to give him leave to go away, for he desired that happiness no longer. Citero.  
Antiochus Epiphanes, warring against Egypt, Ptolemy the King of Egypt sent to the Senate at Rome to make them his Guardians, and to desire their help against Antiochus: Hereupon the Senate sent Popilius to Antiochus requiring him to forbear meddling with Egypt, or if he was already entered, presently to depart out of it. Antiochus' offered to kiss Popilius, in token of his love to him, but Popilius answered, Let all private friendship cease, till thou hast answered my public Commands. Antiochus told him that he would consult with his friends, and shortly return an answer. Popilius having a stick in his hand, drew with it a circle about him, and his friends, requiring them to return an answer, and either to choose war or peace before they went out of that circle. This so daunted the King, that he told him he would obey the command of the Senate. Justin.  
Vitellius a Tyrant of Rome, being overcome by Vespasian, the soldiers took him, bound his hands behind him, & putting a rope about his neck, and tearing off his clothes, they led him through the streets of Rome, loading him with an infinite number of indignities, and disgraces, pulling his hair, and setting a dagger under his chin, that his face might be seen of all; some cast filth and dirt in his face, others reviled him; and so at last they slew him, and threw him into Tiber. Imp. Hist.  
Sylla that great Tyrant, that styled himself, The happy, died miserably of the lowsies: for when (saith one) was it ever seen that the heavy hand of God did not finally infelicitate a Tyrant?  
Poppaea Sabina was first wife to Rufus Crispinus a worthy Knight of Rome, by whom she had a son: afterwards Nero taking her to himself, caused her little son to be drowned, for that amongst his pretty sports, he would play for Dukedoms, and Empires. Suet.  
Laodice the wife of Ariarathis King of Cappadocia, her husband being dead seized upon the government, raged cruelly against all sorts, both of the Nobility, and Commons, whom she caused to be murdered, yea, against her own bowels, poisoning ●ix of her own sons, that so she might keep the Kingdom more securely: only one little one escaped her fury, whom the people at last advanced to the Crown, and slew her. Lipsius.  Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour, but shalt fear thy God, Levit. 25. 43.  

CHAP. LII. Vanity of all earthly things.  
SPoken of, Eccles. 1. 2, 14. Isa. 40. 17, 23. & 41. 29. Eccles. 2. 11. & 3. 19 & 5. 10. & 4. 8. Psal. 39 5. & 41. 9  
Scriptural Examples: Adonibezek under whose table seventy Kings, with their thumbs, and great toes cut off, gathered their meat, was shortly after served in the same sort, and died a captive, Jud. 1. 6, 7. Iosua's Captains put their feet upon the necks of five Kings, and slew them. jos. 10. 24. King Eglon slain in his Parlour. judg. 3. 21. Si●era s●aine by Jael, Judg. 4. 21. Zeba, and Zalmunna, Judg. 8. 21. Abimelech, judg. 9 53. Goliath, 1 Sam. 17. 49. Saul, 1 Sam. 31. 4. Ishbosheth, 2 Sam. 4. 7. Absalon, 2 Sam. 18. 9 Benhadad, 1 King. 20. 32. Sennacherib, 2 King. 19 37. Nabuchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 31, etc. Belshazzer; Dan. 5. 5, etc. Herod, Act. 12. 23.  
Other examples: Croesus a rich and mighty King of Lydia, being overcome by Cyrus the Persian was by him condemned to be burnt: and when he was laid upon the Pile of wood, he cried out, O Solon, Solon, Solon: which being told to Cyrus, he sent for him to know what he meant by it: Croesus answered, that having once entertained wise Solon into his house: he told him that no man ought to be accounted happy so long as he lived: which, said he, I never understood till now. Cyrus' laying this to heart, and considering the mutability of all earthly things, did not only give him his life, but made him his friend, and chief Counsellor in all his affairs. Herod.  
Not long after Cyrus being to make war against the Massages, Croesus dissuaded him from it, saying, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mea sunt 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, If thou wert immortal thyself, and hadst an Army of immortal soldiers thou needest not my counsel, but seeing thou art mortal thyself, and the like are thy soldiers, consider that all humane affairs are like a wheel: that spoke that is up to day may be down to morrow, and think not that thou wilt always be fortunate: but Cyrus not taking his advice went against them, where himself with twenty thousand of his soldiers were slain. Justi.  
See in Friendship the Example of Psammenitus King of Egypt.  
Xerxes which a little before had led an Army of above a million of men into Greece, wherewith he thought himself able to conquer the whole world, within a little space saw his Navy destroyed on the sea, and multitudes of his soldiers by an handful of the Grecians slain upon the land, and himself in great fear accompanied with some few servants fled back to get into Asia again; but when he came to the Hellespont, he found his great bridge, over which he should have passed, broken with a tempest: so that he was forced to enter into a poor fisher boat, in which with much danger h●…gat into Asia: For being encountered with a great storm, in great fear he asked the Pilot if there were any hope of safety? No Sir, said he, except the boat be eased of some of the passengers: whereupon Xerxes cried out, O ye Persians, now I shall see whether you have any care of the safety of your King or no? for in you it lies to save, or to destroy my life: which when they heard, some of them leapt overboard, & drowned themselves to preserve their King: But like a Tyrant, when he came to land, he gave the Pilot a Crown of gold for saving his life, but because he had drowned some of his servants, he caused his head to be ●ut off. Herod.  
After the battle of Plataea, wherein the Grecians had given a mighty overthrow to the Army of Xerxes: Pausanias' King of Sparta being the Grecian General was exceedingly elated with the glory of that victory, and afterwards at a feast in a scornful manner he bade Simonides a wise man, to give him some wholesome counsel; Simonides answered: Take heed of forgetting that thou wert but a mortal man, which though he laughed at for the present, yet shortly after he remembered it, when being immured in Pallas' Temple, he was pined to death. Plut. See it in Treachery.  
Solon told Croesus that considering how the life of man is subject to infinite changes, wisdom therefore forbids us to trust, or glory in worldly riches honours, or any outward things, or to account any man happy before his death. And therefore, said he, I account Tellus a happier man than thyself in the midst of all thy affluence; for he being a Citizen of Athens was a very honest man, and left his children in good esteem: and himself died honourably in the field, fight in the defence of his country. Plut.  
Artaxeroees Mnemon in that great battle which he fought against his brother Cyrus, being wounded in the breast by Cyrus, retired out of the battle, and at night the weather being hot, he was extreme thirsty, and could get nothing to drink; whereupon his eunuchs ran up, and down to seek him some water, and at last they met with a poor fellow that had gotten some stinking puddle water in a filthy vessel, this they took and carried to the King, who drank it all off, and when one of them asked him whether that filthy water did not offend him? he swore that he never drank such a sweet draught either of wine or water in his life before; and therefore he prayed the gods that if he could not reward the poor man that brought it, yet that they would make him both blessed, and rich for his labour. Plut.  
Philip King of Macedon in the midst of all his glory, when he had conquered divers Kingdoms, and was chosen by all Greece Captain General against the Persians; upon a festival day at the marriage of his daughter, and the Coronation of his son Alexander was suddenly stabbed by Pausanias, to whom he had formerly denied Justice. Diod. Sic. See more of it in Sodomy.  
Alexander M. having overcome Darius, went to Babylon where he had the City, and Castle delivered up to him, and there in infinite treasures: from thence he went to Susa, which being also surrendered to him, he found there fifty thousand Talents in bullion, and such abundance of riches as the Persian Kings had for a long time heaped up together, leaving it from father to son, all which in one hour came into his hands that never cared for it. From thence he went to Persepolis which had in it a far greater Mass of treasure, it being the richest City then under the Sun: there he found one hundred and twenty thousand Talents of money, and as much other treasures as twenty thousand Mules, and ten thousand Camels could carry away, much whereof had been reserved there from Cyrus his time; Alexander setting himself down in the King's throne it was so high that his feet could not reach the ground, whereupon one borough a little table; and set under his feet: and one of Darius his eunuchs standing by, sighed and weeped grievously, which Alexander taking notice of, asked him what was the cause of it? to whom the Eunuch answered, I weep to see that table that was so highly prized by my Master Darius, to be now made thy footstool. Q. Cur.  
This Darius flying out of the battle, who a little before was Lord of so many Kingdoms, and people, of so much treasure, and riches, and was adored as a god by his Subjects, was now taken by some of his own servants, put into a base waggon covered with hides of beasts, and so carried hither, and thither as they pleased, and to fill up the measure of his wretchedness, they bound him in golden setters, and drove all his attendants from him: and when they heard that Alexander pursued, and was now come near to them, these villains, Bessus, Artabazus, and others took Darius, wounded him in many places, and wounded the beasts that drew him, and so fled themselves into Bactria: In the mean time the beasts that drew Darius being weary, hot, and wounded, turned out of the way into a certain valley, whither one of Alexander's men called Polystratus coming to seek for water, as he was drinking out of his helmet, he spied the waggon and mangled beasts, and going, & looking into it, he spied a man half dead with many wounds: Darius lifting up his eyes, and seeing him, said, This comfort I have in my present fortune, that I shall breathe out my last words to one that can understand them: therefore, saith he, I pray thee tell Alexander that though I never deserved any favour at his hands, yet I shall die his debtor: giving him many thanks for his kindness to my mother, wife, and children. Tell him that as he hath showed favour to them, so on the contrary my servants, and kinsmen that received their lives, and livelihood from me, have basely betrayed, and murdered me. Tell him that I pray that he may Conquer all the World, and desire him to revenge this wickedness both for his own, and for the sake of all Kings, it being of evil example that such treachery should go unpunished: and so fainting he desired a little water, which when he had drunk, he said to Polystratus: Whosoever thou art that hast showed me this kindness in my extreme misery, the gods requite thee for so great a benefit, and the gods requite Alexander also for all his humanity, and clemency: and so he gave up the ghost. Quin. Cur.  
Perseus' King of Macedon, a brave warrior, and one who was a terror to the Roman Empire, yet at last being overcome, and taken by AEmilius, was led in Triumph with his children into Rome, where after some four years' imprisonment, he died, and his eldest son was in that want, that he was forced to learn the occupation of a Smith to get his living. Ursp.  
Basiliseus Emperor of Constantinople, being overcome by Zeno, (who was formerly deposed for his riotousness) was together with his wife and children banished into Cappadocia, and a strict command given that none should relieve them; whereupon they miserably perished for want of food, each in others arms. Suid.  
Cyrus' King of Persia caused this Motto to be engraven upon his tomb: O man, whosoever thou art that shalt come hither, know that I am great Cyrus, that first erected the Persian Monarchy: Therefore envy me not this little earth, that now covers my body. This tomb was afterwards defaced by some of Alexander M. his followers, which when Alexander saw, he was much troubled at it, considering the vicissitude, and incertainty of all earthly things. Qu. Cur.  
Alexander M. after all his great conquests returning to Babylon, had Ambassadors that came to him almost from all Countries, some to congratulate his victories, others to tender their homage, all bringing great and rich presents: but whilst in the midst of his glory he was feasting of them, he caught a surfeit with inordinate drinking, which turned to a mortal fever; and a little before his death being asked by his friends, to whom he would leave his Kingdom? he answered, To the most worthy man; and he being asked, When they should do Divine honours to him? he answered, When they themselves were happy, which were his last words, and so he died, having lived not thirty three years, nor reigned thirteen, and assoon as he was dead, his great Captains sought to enrich themselves by his spoils, and whilst they were contonding to share the world amongst them, his dead body lay many days in that hot Country unburied, stinking above ground, a notable Emblem of the vanity of all earthly greatness. Plut. Qu. Cur. Besides this his vast Empire was divided amongst his great Captains, to Ptolomaeus Lagi was allotted Egypt, and Africa: To Lao●●don, Syria, and Phoenicia: To Philotas, Cilicia: To Python, Media: To Eumenes, Paphlagonia and Cappadocia: To Antigonus, Pamphilia, Lycia, and Phrygia the great: To Cassander, Caria: To Menander, Lydia: To Leonatus, Phrygia the less: To Lysimachus, Thracia, with the neighbouring Countries. To Antipater, Macedonia, and the neighbouring Nations. But these men not contented with their shares, fell presently to wars amongst themselves: Perdiccas warring upon Egypt was slain by his own soldiers. Antipater died. Eumenes was betrayed by his own soldiers, and slain by Antigonus. Python was treacherously slain by Antigonus. Olympias the mother of Alexander, was slain by Cassander. Cleopatra sister to Alexander, was slain by the treachery of Antigonus. Antigonus himself was slain in battle by Cassander, and Lysimachus. Rhoxane the beloved wife of Alexander, together with her son Alexander & Barsine another of his wives, which was the daughter of Darius, were all slain by Cassander. Presently after the whole family of Cassander was rooted out. Ptolomaeus died in Egypt. Lysimachus was slain by Seleucus. And Seleucus himself presently after by Ptolomaeus. So that all the family of Alexander within a few years after his death, was wholly extirpated: And all his friends and great Captains by their mutual contentions came most of them to untimely ends. Diod. Si●. Justin.  
Pempey the Great, who had been three times Consul of Rome, and had three times triumphed after his famous victories, and was exalted to that height of honour, that the world could afford no greater, yet being overcome by Caesar in the Pharsalian plains, he was forced to fly into Egypt in a little fisherboat, where he had deserved well of the King Ptolemy, and therefore expected all kind entertainment: but the King on the contrary, hearing of his coming, sent out some to meet him at the Seaside, who treacherously cut off his head, and so he whom the world a little before could not contain, now wanted a grave for his burial, so that Caesar pursuing him, when three days after he found him lying on the sand, could not forbear weeping. Plut.  
The same Caesar also after all his great victories, being adored like a god, and loaded with all the honours that possibly could be invented, was slain in the Senate-house, with twenty three wounds. Plut.  
Nero who a little before wallowed in all manner of excess of riot, being condemned by the Senate, was suddenly forsaken by all his friends, and was fain to fly barefooted, and muffled upon a sorry jade, with only four persons, the small remains of many thousands: these were Phaon his freedman: Epaphroditus Master of requests: Sporus his male-concubine, and Neophitus. When he came to a place of safety (as he thought) he was fain like a beast to creep on all four, through under woods, and briers to hide himself, in such extreme want of all things, that for quenching his thirst, he was driven to lad water with his hand, out of a dirty plash, saying, This is Nero's Beverege. But those men who were sent after him for his execution, were outstripped by swifter means, which warned him of the nearness, and inevitableness of his approaching danger: for the Senate had proclaimed him the public enemy, and to die More majorum, or after the ancient manner, which was this: to have his body stripped stark naked, his hands fast bo●nd behind him, his head stocked under a fork, and so in open view to be whipped to death with rods. Nero hereupon after many timorous delays, and abject lamentations, puts a poinard to his throat, which Epaphroditus did help to drive home, lest he should fall alive into his enemy's hands. Suet▪ Pliny. Thus was Nero's voice, and fiddling marred, and his last words were: O what an artist I die! Dio.  
Sultan Saladine Emperor of the Turks, lying upon his deathbed, Anno Christi 1193. commanded that no solemnity should be used at his burial, but only his shirt in manner of an ensign, fastened upon the point of a spear to be carried before his dead body, a simple Priest going before and crying aloud to the people in this sort: Saladine Conqueror of the East, of all the greatness, and riches that he had in this life, carried nothing away with him but his shirt. Hoveden. 
And poor Eumenes of a Potter's son,  
By fickle Fortunes help a Kingdom won:  
But she for him such diet did provide,  
That he of hunger shortly after died.   
Mahomet the Great, the first Emperor of the Turks, after the winning of Constantinople fell in love with a most Beautiful Greekish Lady, called Irene, upon whose rare perfections he so much doted, that he gave himself wholly over to her love: But when he heard that his Captains, and Officers murmured at it: he appointed them all to attend him in his great Hall, and commanding Irene to dress, and adorn herself in all her gorgeous apparel, he brought her in his hand into the midst of them, who seeing her incomparable perfections acknowledged their error, saying, That their Emperor had just cause to pass his time in solacing himself with such a peerless Paragon: But he on a sudden caught her by the hair with one of his hands, and with the other drawing his Falchion, at one blow struck off her head, thereby showing them that he was not such a slave to his affections, but that he preferred his honour before them. Turk. Hist.  
Gillimer King of the Vandals in Africa having lived in all manner of affluence, and prosperity for many years together, was at the last in agreat battle overcome by that famous Captain Billisarius, and having lost the greatest part of his Army, with a few of his servants was forced to fly into a high, and inaccessible mountain for refuge, where being besieged by one of Billisarius his Captains he was brought to such straits, that he sent to a special friend requesting him to send him a Sponge, an Harp, and a Loaf of bread: A Sponge to dry up his tears: an Harp to solace him in his sorrows, and a Loaf of bread to satisfy his hunger. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
The Caliph of Babylon (being taken together with his City by Haalon the Tartarian,) was by him shut up in the midst of his infinite treasure, which he, and his predecessors had with much care and pains scraped togeher, who bade him take, and eat what he pleased of gold and silver, or precious stones: for (said he) it's fit that so gainful a guest should be fed with the best, and therefore make no spare of any thing. The miserable caitiff being so kept for certain days, died of hunger in the midst of those things whereof he thought that he should never have had enough, and whereby he thought to have secured himself against any dearth, or danger. Turk. Hist.  
The Heathenish Romans had for a difference in their Nobility a little ornament in the form of a Moon, to show that all worldly honours were mutable, and they wore it upon their shoes, to show that they trod it under their feet as base and bootless.  
No sooner had the soul of that victorious Prince William the Conqueror left his body, but that his dead Corpse was abandoned by all his Nobles, and followers: and by his meaner servants, he was despoiled of Armour, Vessels, Apparel, and all Princely furniture, and his naked body left upon the floor, his Funeral wholly neglected, till one Harluins, a poor country Knight, undertook the carriage of his Corpse to Caen in Normandy to Saint Stevens Church, which this dead King had formerly founded: At his entrance into Caen, the Covent of Monks came forth to meet him, but at the same instant, there happened a great fire, so that, as his Corpse before, so now his Hearse was of all men forsaken, every one running to quench the fire; which done, his body being at last carried to the Church, and the Funeral Sermon ended, and the stone Coffin set into the earth in the Chancel, as the body was ready to be laid therein, one Ascelinus Fitz-Arthur, stood up and forb●de the burial, alleging that that very place was the floor of his father's house, which this dead Duke violently took from him to build this Church upon: Therefore (saith he) I challenge this ground, and in the Name of God forbid that the body of this despoiler be covered in my earth: so that they were enforced to compound with him for one hundred pounds: But when the body came to be laid in the Tomb, it proved too little for it, so that being pressed, the belly, not bowelled, brake and with an intolerable stench so annoyed the bystanders, that all their Gums, and spices fuming in their Censers could not relieve them, whereupon all with great amazement hasting away, left the Monks only to shuffle up the burial, which they did in haste, and so got them to their Cells. Speeds Chron.  
William Rufus King of England, as he was hunting in the new Forest was by the glance of an arrow against a tree, shot in the breast: he hastily taking hold of so much of the arrow as stuck out of his body, broke it off, and with one only groan fell down, and died: whereupon most of his followers hasted away, and those few which remained, laid his body basely into a Collier's cart, which being drawn with one silly lean beast, in a very foul and filthy way, the cart broke, where lay the spectacle of worldly glory, both pitifully gored, and filthily bemired, till being conveyed to Winchester, he was buried under a plain Marble-stone. Sp. Chron. page 449.  
Pythias pined away for lack of bread, who formerly was able to entertain, and feast Xerxes and his whole Army.  
Bajazet the Great Turk being overcome and taken prisoner by Tamerlane, was carried about in an Iron Cage, and fed with scraps from Tamerlanes Table.  
Sir Edward de Sancto Mauro, commonly Seimor being advanced by King Edward the sixth was most powerful, honourable, and loaden with titles, being Duke of Summerset, Earl of Hartford, Viscount Beauchamp, Baron Seimor, Uncle to the King, Governor of the King, Protector of his Realms, Dominions, and Subjects: Leiutenant of all his Forces, by Land, and Sea: Lord High Treasurer, and Marshal of England: Captain of the Isles of Garnsey, and Jarsey, etc. Yet this great man was suddenly overwhelmed, and for a small crime, and that upon a nice point subtly devised, and packed by his enemies, was bereft both of his dignities, and life also. Camb. Brit. p. 240.  
Henry Holland Duke of Exeter, and Earl of Huntingdon, who married the sister of King Edward the fourth, was driven to such want, that Philip Comines saith, that he saw him run on foot barelegged after the Duke of Burgundy's train, begging his bread for God's sake, concealing himself, but afterwards being known what he was, Burgundy gave him a small pension to maintain his estate.  
The Duke of Buckingham, who had been a chief instrument of advancing Richard the third to the Crown, and the chiefest man of power in the Kingdom, falling into the displeasure of the King, and forced to hide himself at a servants house of his, called Humphrey Banister, was betrayed by him, and apprehended, disguised like a poor countryman, and digging in a grove near to Banisters house, and being carried to Salisbury where the King was, without arraignment, or judgement, there lost his head. Speed. Chron. page 927.  
Queen Elizabeth in the life of her sister Mary being kept prisoner at Woodstock, chanced to see a maid milking of Kine in the Park, and singing merrily over her pail: which struck this pensive prisoner into a deep meditation, preferring the maid's fortunes far above her own, heartily wishing that herself were a Milk-maide. Sp. Chron. p. 1120.  Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Eccles. 1. 2.  

CHAP. LIII. Examples of Gratitude: Tanksgiving.  
WHat we are to give thanks to God for. For deliverances, 2 Sam. 22. 50. 1 Chron. 16. 35. Ps. 35. 17, 18. & 18. 49. & 30. 4, 11, 12. & 105. 1, 5. & 106. 1. & 107. 1. For willingness to do good. 1 Chron. 29. 13, 14. For wisdom. Dan. 2. 23. For God's grace to others, Rom. 1. 8. & 16. 4. 1 Cor. 1. 4. Phil. 1. 3, 5. Eph. 1. 16. For deliverance from sin. Rom. 7. 25. 1 Cor. 15. 57 For the free passage of the Gospel. 1 Thes. 2. 13. for being made able Ministers. 1 Tim. 1. 12. For Christ. Luk. 2. 38. For health. Luk. 17. 16. For food. Acts 27. 35. For God's Ministers deliverances, 2 Cor. 1. 11. For blessing upon the Ministry. 2 Cor. 2. 14. For God's grace on others. 2 Cor. 9 15. For fitting us for Heaven. Col. 1. 12. For all things. Eph. 5. 20. 1 Thes. 5. 18. As all good comes from him. Jam. 1. 17. So all praise is due to him.  
Thanks also is due to men for kindness received by remembering it, publishing it, and remunerating it.  
Scriptural Examples of thankfulness to God. The Priests, Ezra 3. 11. Moses, Exod 15. Hannah, 1 Sam. 2. 1, etc. David, 2 Sam. 22. Psal. 69. 30. & 116. 17. Marry, Luke 1. 46. Zachary, Luke 1. 68 The Shepherds, Luke 2. 20. Simeon, Luke 2. 28. The Leper, Luke 17. 16. Paul, Acts 27. 35. 1 Cor. 15. 57: 2 Cor. 2. 14.  
Of thankfulness to man, Ahashuerus to Mordicai, Est. 6. 3. David to Abigail, by marrying her for her good advice, 1 Sam. 25. King of Sodom, by proffering Abraham all the goods taken, Gen. 14. Naaman to Elisha, by proffering a reward for his cleansing; 2 Kin. 5. 15. One siphorus by Ministering unto Paul, 2 Tim. 1. 16, 17. Jailer to Paul▪ and Barnabas, Acts 16. 33. and Lydia, Acts 16. 15. Pharaoh by advancing Joseph, Gen. 41. 39, etc. and Paul by praying for him, 2 Tim. 1. 16, 17.  
Other Examples: Darius Hystaspis, whilst he was a Captain under Cambyses seeing one Siloson to have a very curious vesture, desired to buy it of him: but Siloson told him that he was resolved not to sell, but yet he would freely give it him: afterwards Darius being King, Siloson came to salute him, and Danius remembering his former kindness, entertained him courteously, and told him that in consideration of that garment, he would give him so much gold, and silver, that he should never repent his kindness to Darius, etc. Herod.  
Aristides dying very poor, the Athenians to testify their gratitude to him that had deserved so well of them, gave dowries to his daughters, and disposed of them in marriage, they also allowed an annuel stipend to his son. Justin.  
Darius' Junior accounted nothing more pleasing to him, then to reward those that had deserved well of him, and to overcome his enemies by reason, and he used often to say, That he desired to live only so long, till he had rewarded his friends, and overcome his enemies with kindness. Xenoph.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta, was always very grateful for any courtesies that he received, and used to say, That it was not only an unjust thing not to be grateful, but if he did not return greater kindness than he received. Plut.  
The Bernates in Switzerland, caused the day, and year wherein the Reformation of Religion began amongst them, to be engraven in golden letters upon a pillar of stone, for a perpetual remembrance of God's mercy to them, in all future ages.  
The only daughter of Peter Martyr, through the riot, and prodigality of her debauched husband, being brought to extreme poverty, the Senate at Zurick, out of a grateful remembrance of her father's worth, supported her with a bountiful maintenance so long as she lived. Thuanus.  
Tully calls gratitude, Maximam, imo matrem omnium virtutum reliquarum: the greatest, yea the mother of all other virtues.  
One the Townhouse of Geneva, upon a Marble-table is written in letters of gold, thus  

Post tenebras Lux.  
Quum Anno 1535. profligata Romana Antichristi Tyrannide, abrogatisque ejus superstitionibus, Sacrosancta Christi Religio, Hic in suam puritatem, Ecclesia in meliorem ordinem singulari Dei beneficio reposita, & simul pulsis, fugatisque hostibus urbs ipsa in suam libertatem non sine insigni Miraculo restituta fuerit. Senatus populusque Genevensis Monumentum hoc perpetuae memoriae causa fieri, atque hoc loco erigi curavit: Quo suam erga Deum Gratitudinem ad Posteros testatam fecerit.   
Before Master Calvin opened their eyes by his Ministry their Motto was Post tenebras spero Lucem: Since they altered it to Post tenebras Lux.  
Chilon the wise Philosopher, used to say, That men ought to forget the good turns they do to others, but always to remember such as they receive from others. Laertius.  
Clodovaeus King of France gave so much land to Remigius Bishop of Rheims (who converted him to the Christian Faith) as he could compass in a day whilst the King slept. Hincmarus.  
Q. Fulvius to show his grateful mind to his Master Ennius, bestowed a whole City upon him. Volat.  
Antoninus the Emperor did so dearly love his Master Fronto, that to show his gratitude, he obtained of the Senate leave to erect his statue. Idem.  
Gratian the Emperor to show his gratitude to his Master Ausonius, made him Consul, and bestowed many other liberal gifts upon him.  
Pyrrhus' King of Epirus when he fought against C. Fabricius the Roman General, his Physician sent to Fabricius, telling him that if he pleased he would poison his Master, but Fabricius abhorring such villainy, sent Pyrrhus' word of it, whereupon he apprehended, and crucified his Physician, and withal to testify his gratitude to Fabricius, he dismissed all the Roman prisoners without any ransom: withal acknowledging that he could not make sufficient compensation for such a favour. Plut.  
The Athenians remembering how much Aristides had done for their safety in the time of the Persian war, to testify their gratitude, gave dowries to his daughters out of the public Treasury: and to his son Lysimachus they gave one hundred pounds of silver, and so many acres of land, allowing him besides forty Drachmas a day for his expenses. Fulgos.  
P. Scipio rewarded Masinissa for his faithful assistance against the Carthaginians, not only by restoring to him his father's Kingdom, but gave him also a good part of the Kingdom of Syphax. Pontanus.  
Ephestion, one of Alexander's great Captains, to testify his grateful mind to his dead Master, built him a Monument which cost him twelve thousand Talents, and commanded him to be worshipped as a god. Justin.  
In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you, 1 Thes. 5. 18.   

CHAP. LIV. Examples of Ingratitude, Unthankfulness, unkindness.  
IT's a great sin, 2 Tim. 3. 2. Prov. 17. 13.  
Plagued by God, Prov. 17. 13.  
Scriptural examples: Pharaohs butler, Gen. 40. 23. Laban to Jacob, Gen 31. 1. Pharaoh to Joseph, Exod. 1. 8. Act. 7. 18. Israelites to Moses, Exod. 17. 3. Corah and his companions, Num. 16. 3. Nabal to David, 1 Sam. 25. 14, 15. Hanun, 2 Sam. 10. 4. Joash to Jehoiadah, 2 Chron. 24. 21. Men of Keilah, 1 Sam. 23. 11. Saul to David, 1 Sam. 19 4, 5. & 20. 30. & 24. 9, 10. & 26. 2, 8. David to Uriah, 2 Sam. 11. 15. The nine Lepers, Luk. 17. 18. The Jews, Act. 3. 14. Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 32. 25.  
Other examples: Miltiades a brave Captain of the Athenians, who had prosperously carried on their Wars for a great while together, at length miscarrying in one enterprise, he was accused to the people, and himself lying sick of a dangerous wound in his thigh, some friends pleaded for him, minding the Athenians of the great services which he had done them, yet like ungrateful wretches they fined him fifty Talents, which Cymon his son paid for him to get him out of prison: shortly after which he died. Herodot.  
Pythius, a mighty rich man royally entertained, and feasted Xerxes, and all his huge Army consisting of above a million of men, and proffered him an huge sum of gold besides towards the charges of the War, after which Xerxes having pressed his five sons for the War, Pythius went to him, entreating him to release his eldest son to be a comfort, and support to his old age: But Xerxes being angry at his request, most ungratefully caused his son to be cut in two pieces, and laid in the way for his Army to march over. Herod.  
Themistocles that had deserved so well of the Athenians by all those great victories that they had obtained under his conduct, was at last through the envy of his Citizens, in a most ungrateful manner banished the City, and forced to fly to his mortal enemy Artaxerxes King of Persia, with whom yet he found more favour than with his own Citizens. Diodor. Plut.  
Themistocles used to say, that the Athenians dealt with him when they were in danger, as men deal with a great oak, when a tempest comes they run under it for shelter, but when the tempest is over, they most ungratefully crop, and lop off the houghs of it. Justin.  
Aristides the Just, that had done as much for the Athenians as any man both in peace, and war, yet upon envy was banished by his ungrateful Citizens. Plut. See more of it in Envy.  
Miltiades after his great victories requested of the Athenians that they would give him a laurel crown as a reward for all his services; whereupon an ungrateful person stood up, and said, O Miltiades, when thou fightest alone, and overcomest the Barbarians alone, then alone request a reward. Justin.  
Cimon, a brave General of the Athenians, who by his valour, and Policy had exceedingly advanced that Commonwealth, was at last by his ingrateful Citizens driven into banishment. Plut.  
See the example of Camillus in Revenge.  
An army of ten thousand Greeks going with Cyrus into Persia against Artaxerxes M. after the death of Cyrus, who was slain in the battle, in despite of Artaxerxes, and all his huge Army, returned under the command of Xenophon, through all those vast Kingdoms, and countries, in each of which they met with great Armies to oppose them, besides the interposition of many great rivers, and difficulties of the ways, and at last having passed through a thousand dangers, arrived in safety in their own country, where the Athenians instead of rewarding the Virtue, and Valour of Xenophon, most ungratefully banished him, under a pretence that he went to fight against the King of Persia. Plut.  
Pausanias, a gallant General of the Lacedæmonians after all the service that he had done for his country, was upon trivial occasions, accused by the common people, and banished. Plut. See the Example of Alexander M. in Anger.  
Pub. Scipio Affricanus after all the great things which he had done for his country was accused by the Tribunes of the people, for concealing some money which belonged to the common treasury, whereupon he brought forth his book of accounts, and showed it before all the people, saying, On this very day I overcame Carthage; Let us go to the Capitol, and give the gods thanks, and so he went into voluntary exile, and when he was ready to die, he desired his wife that his dead body might not be carried to Rome, saying, Tu ingrata patria, ne mortui quidem ossa habebis: Thou ungrateful Country, shalt not have so much as my dead bones. Plut.  
Lepidus, Antonius, and Augustus having divided the Roman Empire amongst themselves, agreed to proscribe their enemies, amongst which number Cicero was accounted one by Antony, because he had freely written against his exorbitant courses: Augustus stood oft three days before he consented to his proscription, having received great favours from him, yet at last yielded: Cicero hearing of it, fled to Cajetta, and there taking ship intended to escape, but was often driven back with the winds, so that at last he said, Moriar in patria saepè serva●a; I will die in my country which I have often saved: yet when his servants heard that the murderers approached they perforce put him into a Litter, and carried him away: but when the murderers had overtaken him, he with an undaunted countenance put his head out of the Litter to receive the fatal stroke: and so had his head cut off by Popilius Lenas', whom a little before he had saved from the gallows for murder. Plut.  
When Tamerlane the Great had overcome, and taken prisoner Bajazet the great Turk, he asked him, whether he had ever given God thanks for making him so great an Emperor? Bajazet ingenuously confessed that he had never so much as thought upon such a thing: To whom Tamerlane replied: That is was no wonder so ungrateful a man should be made a spectacle of misery: For (saith he) you being blind of one eye, and I lame of one leg, what worth was there in us, that God should set us over two such great Empires, to command so many men far more worthy than ourselves? See his life in my second Part.  
Lycurgus would make no Law against ingratitude, because he thought that no man would fall so far below Reason as not thankfully to acknowledge a benefit.  
The Persians accounted this sin of ingratitude so heinous, that such as were found guilty of it were not suffered to live.  
Plato used to call Aristotle a Mule, which being not satified with his mother's milk useth to kick her with his heels, closely taxing him of ingratitude, for that when he had received almost all his learning from him, yet he set up a School, wherein he used to speak much against him. AElian.  
Antonius Caracalla being made Emperor caused many innocent men to be put to death, and amongst the rest Cilon, who had brought him up, and from whom he had received so many favours that formerly he used to call him Father. Dion.  
Alexander M. most ungrateful in a feast slew Clitus whose mother had been his nurse, and who a little before in a great battle had saved Alexander's life. Sab.  
The Carthaginians who in the first Punick Wars had been notably holpen by Xantippus the Lacedaemonian, and by whose assistance they had taken King Attalus prisoner, when they had done with him, pretending to carry him home into his Country, they most ungratefully drowned him by the way. Val. Max.  
Octavius Augustus when he understood that a Senator whom he dearly loved was much in debt, of his own accord he paid it all, which the Senator hearing of, wrote only to him, At mihi nihil, But thou hast given me nothing: because all the money which he paid for him, went to others. Suet.  
The Syracusians being freed from the Tyranny of Dionysius by the extraordinary diligence▪ charges, and peril of Dion, shortly after most ungratefully banished him out of their City, and a while after calling him home again, they falsely accused him of treason and executed him. Fulgos.  In the last days perilous times shall come: For men shall be,— unthankful, unholy, etc. 2 Tim. 3. 1, 2.  

CHAP. LV. Examples of Fattery, Parasites.  
It's proper to the wicked, Psal. 5. 9 & 78. 36. & 36. 2. & 12. 2, 3.  
To the whore, Prov. 2. 16. & 7. 5, 21.  
Such are to be shunned, Prov. 20. 19 & 29. 5.  
Are hateful, Prov. 28. 23. Hence, Job 32. 21, 22.  
The mischief of it, Prov. 26. 28. Job. 17. 5.  
Scriptural examples: The young men, 1 King. 10. 1●. the Princes of Judah, 2 Cron. 24. 17. A King, Dan. 11. 21. Others, Dan. 1●. 32, 34. False Apostles, 1 Thes. 2. 5. False Prophets, Ezek. 12. 24. & 13. 10, etc. & 22. 28. The people, Herod, Act. 12. 22.  
Alexander M. used to carry his head on one side inclining to the left shoulder, wherein his Court-parasites to ●…tiate themselves with him, imitated him. Justin.  
Alexander also having in his fury slain Clitus his faithful servant that had saved his life, he was afterwards so grieved for it, that he would have slain himself, but being restrained from that, ●he would neither eat, nor drink for three days; whereupon his friends brought Anaxarchus the Philosopher to comfort him, who in a flattering manner told him: that the ancients used to place the Image of Justice by Jupiter, to show that whatsoever Jupiter did must needs be Just: and therefore said he, Whatsoever so great a King as thou art dost, it ougbt to be esteemed just, first by thee, and then by all others. Q. Cur.  
The Athenians did so basely flatter King Demetrius the son of Antigonus, that they made this decree publicly: that whatsoever King Demetrius commanded, it should be accounted holy amongst the gods, and just amongst men. Plut.  
Severus the Emperor caused one Tyrinus a notable flatterer to be tied to a stake in the Marketplace, and there to be killed with smoke: An Herald in the mean time standing by, and crying, Smoak he sold, and with smoke he is punished.  
The Courtiers of Meroe (a Kingdom in India) to flatter and ingratiate themselves with their King, limped, and halted as their King did.  
Canutus' King of England, and Denmark being told by a flatterer that all things in his Realm were at his command, and will: appointed his Chair to be set upon the sands when the sea began to flow, and in the presence of his Courtiers he said unto it: Thou art part of my dominion, and the ground on which I sit is mine, neither was there ever any that durst disobey my command, that went away with impunity: wherefore I charge thee that thou come not upon my land, neither that thou wet the clothes or body of me thy Lord. Yet the sea, according to its usual course, flowing more, and more wet his feet: whereupon the King rising up said: Let all the inhabitants of the world know that vain, and frivolous is the power of Kings: and that none is worthy the name of King, but he to whose command the heaven, earth, and sea, by the bond of an everlasting Law are subject, and obedient. And never after that time would he suffer his crown to come upon his head▪ Hen. of Hunt.  
See the example of Damocles in Tyrants.  
The Athenians fined Demagoras ten Talents for that he had by way of flattery called Alexander a god. Ravisius.  
Nicesias a flatterer about Alexander, when he saw him wounded, cried out in the words of Homer: O what precious blood flows from the bodies of the gods.  
When julius Caesar was going against the Senate, and Pompey, one of his soldiers, said flatteringly:  
Jussa sequi tam velle mihi. quam posse necesse est: Nec civis meus est, in quem tua classica, Caesar, Audiero.—— Lucan.  
Publius Afranius a notable flatterer at Rome, hearing that Caligula the Emperor was sick, went to him, and professed that he would willingly die, so that the Emperor might recover; the Emperor told him that he did not believe him, whereupon he confirmed it with an oath: and the Emperor shortly after recovering, caused him to be slain that he might not be forsworn. Xiphilinus.  
Teridates King of Armenia, when he was overcome by Corbulo, and brought prisoner to Rome to Nero●, falling down on his knees, he said: I am nephew to the great Lord Arsacus, brother to the two great Kings Vologeses, and Pacorus, and yet thy servant, and I come to worship thee no otherwise then I worship my god the Sun: Truly I will be such an one as thou shalt please to make me, for thou art my Fate, and Fortune: which flattery so pleased Nero that he restored him to his Kingdom, and gave him besides an hundred thousand pieces of gold. X●pil.  
Ant. Caracalla the Roman Emperor gave all those vast sums of money that he raised by taxes, and exactions upon his subjects, amongst his Parasites, and flatterers. Idem.  
Timagoras the Athenians being sent upon an Embassy to Darius' King of Persia in a flattering manner, worshipped him after the Persian manner: For which he lost his head at his return home. Ravis.  
Clitosophus, King Philip of Macedons Parasite, feigned himself lame because Philip had broke his leg, and used to writhe his eyes, and his mouth after the same manner as his Master used to do. Idem.  A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it: and a flattering tongue worketh ruin, Prov. 26. 28.  

CHAP. LVI. Strange Examples of Deaf, and Dumb Persons.  
WE have (saith Camerarius) in Noremberg a young man, and a young maid, both born of one father, and mother, and of a good house, who though they be deaf, and dumb, yet have they a singular quick conceit: they can both of them read very well, write, cipher, and cast an account: they are quick, and cunning at Cards, Dice, and all games: The maid is excellent at Sempstry, Tapestry, Embroidery, etc. And by the motion of a man's lips, they know his meaning.  
Platerus mentions one deaf, and dumb born, yet could express his mind in a table-book, and could understand what others wrote therein. He hearing O●colampadius preaching by the motions of his lips, and gesture understood many things.  
One Jennet Lowes a Scottish woman dwelling in Edenburg, being deaf, and dumb by nature, could understand any one in her house, merely by the moving of their lips: so that by their motions alone without a voice, she could exactly know their meaning.  
Master Crisp, brother to Sir Nicholas Crisp, his dexterity in knowing the meaning of men by the motions of their lips is very well known to Merchants upon the Exchange, and is yet fresh in every one's memory. At the time when Sir Alexander Carey was beheaded at Tower-hill, this Master Crisp (having been deaf long before) pressed to stand near to the Scaffold, whereupon Master Hurst, an officer in the train-bands that kept the guard spoke to him to forbear, who not hearing him, continued to labour to get a convenient place, till Master Hurst being told by some who he was, suffered him to place himself right against the front of the Scaffold, and when Sir Alexander turned himself to speak to the people, Master▪ Crisp fixed his eyes upon his lips, during all the time of his speech, which he so perfectly understood, and carried away, that relating it to his friends, they much wondered at the way of his perception.  
There was a Nobleman in Spain, the younger brother of the Constable of Castille, born so deaf that he could not hear a gun shot off by his ear, and consequently dumb: yet the loulinesse of his face, and exceeding vivacity of his eyes, the comeliness of his person, and the whole composure of his body, were pregnant signs of a well tempered mind: Physicians and Chirurgeons had long employed their skill to help him, but all in vain: At last a certain Priest undertook to teach him to understand others when they spoke, and to speak himself that others might understand him: This attempt was at first laughed at: but after some years with great pains he taught this young Lord to speak as distinctly as any man, and to understand so perfectly what others said, that he could understandingly converse all day with them. Prince Charles' when he was wooing the Infanta of Spain, saw him, and oft made trial of him, not only with English words, but making some Welshmen in his train to speak words of their language, all which he perfectly repeated, only for want of his hearing, his tone was rather vehement, and shrill, then pleasing. This many were witnesses of.  
Pausanias' reports that one Balthus a dumb man, wand'ring in a desert, met with a Lion, and was struck with such exceeding fear, and trepidation that thereupon the strings of his tongue were loosed, and he spoke ever after.   

CHAP. LVII. Examples of Constancy.  
COmmanded, 1 Chron. 28. 7. ●it. 3. 8. Gal. 5. 10. 2 Tim. 2. 1. Heb. 13. 9 Jam. 1. 17. 2 Cor. 1. 17. 1 Cor. 15. 58. 2 Pet. 3. 17. 2 Tim. 3. 14. Rev. 2. 10.  
Commended, Prov. 21. 28. Heb. 12. 3. Rom. 11. 22.  
Exhorted to, 1 Cor. 16. 13. Eph. 4. 14, 15. ● Tim. 3 14. Heb. 12. 1. & 13. 9 Mat. 10. 22. & 24. 13. Phil. 4. 1. Rev. 3. 11.  
Scriptural Examples, Joshua, ch. 24 15. Ruth, ch. 1. 15. Levites, 2 Chron. 11. 13. Josiah, 2 Chron. 34. 2. Jews, Ezra 3. 3. David, Psal. 119. 157. John Baptist, Mat. 11. 7. Luke 7. 24. Paul, Acts 20. 23, 24. 2 Tim. 4. 7. Antipas, Rev. 2. 13. Angel Rev. 2. 13. Disciples, Luke 22. 28. Hebrews, chap. 10. 32, 34. Dionysius, etc. Acts 17. 34. Jews and Proselytes, Acts 13. 43.  
Other Examples: Aristides is an admirable example of constancy, of whom Phlutarch writes that amidst all the changes which befell the Athenians in his time, he remained always the same; for honours never puffed him up with pride, nor adversity never made him impatient: For when AEschylus the Poet in the public Amphytheater made verses in his commendation, and thereupon the eyes of all the people were fixed upon him, he was nothing affected, or puffed up with it: neither at other times was he afflicted at the reproaches, and indignities of his enemies: He used to say, That it was the part of a good Citizen, only to rejoice in his good speeches, and actions. Plut.  
Nero being weary of his wife Octavia the daughter of Claudius, by whom he had the Empire, charged her with adultery, and Pythias one of her women, was miserably tormented upon the rack, to extort a confession against her imperial Lady, but she left this memorable Example of loyal constancy: Tigellinus, Nero's instrument of cruelty, sitting in Commission at the rack, demanded of her some immodest▪ questions about her Lady Octavia: But she being raised above fear, or pain by honest courage, did spit into his face, saying, that Octavia was honester in her woman's parts, than his mouth. Suet.  
Photion the Athenian was semper idem▪ always the same, neither favour, nor fear altering him: the Oracle declaring that there was one man that was an enemy to the concord of the City: when the enraged people enquired after him, he said, Pray you be quiet, I am the man whom ye seek, for there are none of your doings that please me: Athens was at this time in her dotage. Afterwards being chosen Captain of the Athenians against the Macedonians: he seeing that his cowardly soldiers were only valiant in their tongues, wisely forbore fight, and made a peace: afterwards being upbraided, as if he had done it through cowardice, he answered: You are happy that you had a Captain that knew you well enough, otherwise you had all perished before this. At another time, when Demosthenes that road the people by his flattery, told Photion, that the Athenians would kill him, when they began to be mad. But, said Photion, they will kill thee, when they begin to be wise. Lipsius.  
Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan being besieged in his Church by the Emperor Valentinian junior, at the instigation of Justina his mother, an Arian, the Emperor commanded him to come forth of the Church, intending▪ to deliver it to the Arians: But Ambrose told him that he would never come out of it willingly, neither would betray his sheepfold to the wolus, nor his Church to such as were blasphemers of God; Therefore (saith he) if thou wilt kill me, come in, and thrust me through, either with thy sword, or spear, which death will be very grateful unto me. Theod.  
Valerianus Bishop of H●benza in Africa being commanded by Genserick an Arian King of the Vandals, to deliver up to him the books of the Sacred Scripture, and other vessels belonging to the Church, he rather chose, being eighty years old, to be stripped naked, and driven out of the City where he lay amongst the dunghills till he perished. Sige. Chron.  
Hormisdas a Nobleman of Persia professing Christianity in the time of a great persecution, was called before the King Varanes, who sharply chid him, threatening him with death, if he persisted therein: To whom Hormisdas, constantly answered: That which you command me (O King) is wicked, and therefore I may not abjure the God of the whole world, to procure your Majesty's favour: For a crime committed against his Majesty, is far greater than disobedience to you. Niceph.  
Constance the third could neither prevail by promises, nor threats, with Martin Bishop of Rome to confirm the heresy of the Monothelites, he choosing banishment rather then thus to sin against God. Fulgos.  
Publius Rutilius showed his excellent constancy, when being requested by a friend to do for him a thing which was unjust, he refused to do it, whereupon his friend said, What am I the better for thy friendship, if thou wilt not do for me so small a courtesy, when it is desired of thee? To whom he answered: And what am I the better for such a friend, as requests of me such unjust things. Val. l. 6. c. 4.  
Pomponius a Knight of Rome fight in the Army of Lucullus against Mithridates was wounded, and taken prisoner, and being brought before Mithridates, he said to him, If I take care for the cure of thy wounds, wilt thou be my friend? To whom Pomponius answered, Not except thou be'st a friend to the people of Rome. Fulgos.  
Marc. Brutus warring in Lusitania, when he had conquered almost the whole Country, only the City of Cyania stood out against him, he sent Ambassadors to them, proffering them a great sum of gold to deliver up their City to him: To whom they answered with admirable constancy: Our fathers left us swords wherewith to defend our liberty, not gold, nor rich gifts wherewith to redeem ourselves from our enemies. Eras. Apoth.  
C. Mevius a Captain of Augustus Caesar's, having often fought valiantly against Mark Anthony, was at last circumvented, taken prisoner, and carried before Anthony, who asked him, what he would have him to determine about him? To whom Mevius most constantly answered: Command my throat to be cut, seeing I am resolved neither for the hope of life, nor for the fear of death to forsake Caesar, nor to serve thee. Val. Max.  
See more in the Chapter of Valour and Magnanimity.   

CHAP. LVIII. Examples of Inconstancy, Unstableness.  
SPoken of, Jam. 1. 8. 2 Pet. 2. 14. & 3. 16.  
Reuben is said to be so, Gen. 49. 4.  
The Athenians who a little before had given divine honours to King Demetrius, and in a most base manner flattered him, during his great victories: when they heard of his overthrow by Ptolemy King of Egypt, and that he was coming to them for succour, they sent some to meet him, to charge him that he should not, come near their coasts, for that they had made a decree that no King should come into Athens. Plut. Justin.  
Caius Caligula the Roman Emperor was of such an inconstant nature, that none knew how to carry themselves towards him. Sometimes he delighted in multitude of society: other sometimes in solitariness. Sometimes he used to be angry when any thing was begged of him, other times because nothing. Many wicked men he suffered to go unpunished, when in the mean time he was extreme cruel to the good, and innocent. To his enemies he would be merciful, and to his friends inexorable, etc. Sueto.  
Ratholdus Captain of the Frisons being converted to the knowledge of the truth by the Ministry of Wolfranius Bistop of Seanes, was contented to be baptised by him: But when he had one foot in the Font; He asked the Bishop, where his ancestors were? whether in heaven or hell? the Bishop answered, that no doubt they were in hell, for that none of them had the knowledge of Christ: Hereupon Wolfranius pulled his foot out of the Font, saying, I also will then go to hell where my predecessors are, choosing rather to be in that place where are most, then where are fewest. Fulgos.  
Tertullian who had been famous both for his life, and learning, and had written many things excellently in defence of the truth: At the last being disgraced by some of the Roman Clergy, took such offence at it, that he forsook the truth, and embraced the Heresy of Montanus, and wrote against the truth. See his life in my first Part.  
See the example of Pendleton in my English Martyrology. And of Doctor Perne.  
Pausanias' King of the Lacedæmonians, fought many successful battles in Asia against Xerxes: yet at last through inconstancy, degenerated into the Asian luxury, and proffered to deliver up the government of Sparta into Xerxes his hands, if he would give him his daughter in marriage. Val. Max.  
M. Otho the Emperor in his younger days was given to all manner of looseness, and licentiousness: But when he was made Governor of Lusitania, he ruled it with admirable justice, which made all men to wonder at him: But afterwards being chosen Emperor, he returned to his former debauchery, yet before his death, reform it again. Fulgos.  
Seneca that wrote so excellently in the commendation of moral virtues, yet himself allowed his Scholar Nero to commit incest with his own mother Agrippina: And when he wrote against Tyranny, himself was Schoolmaster to a Tyrant: And when he reproved others for frequenting the Emperor's Court, himself was scarce ever out of it: And when he reproached flatterers, himself practised it in a shameful manner towards the Queens, and Freedmen: whilst he inveighed against riches, and rich men, he heaped together infinite riches by usury, and unjust dealings: And whilst he condemned Luxury in others, himself had five hundred costly chairs made of Cedar, their feet of Ivory, and all other things answerable. Xiphil. in vita Neromis.   

CHAP. LIX. Examples of such as have been hard Students.  
Socrates' used to stand many times plodding upon points of Philosophy in the same posture of body for divers hours together, being all that while unsensible of any thing that was done about him.  
Chrysippus was sometimes so transported at his study, that he had perished with hunger if his maid had not thrust meat into his mouth.  
Alphonsus' King of Spain, and Naples was wont to bewail the case of Kings, for that hearing with other men's ears they could seldom hear the truth, and therefore he held himself happy in his Muti Magistri, his Books, especially his Bible, which he read over fourteen times with Lyra's, and other men's notes upon the Text.  
Archimedes, a famous Mathematician of Syracuse in the Isle of Sicily, when the City was besieged by the Romans, by his rare Engines annoyed the Romans more than all the men in the City: yet at last (through treachery) the Romans entered: and Archimedes being drawing Mathematical Figures in his study, heard not the noise; yea, his study was broken open by a rude soldier, yet he heeded it not; so that the soldier thinking that he slighted him, ran him through with his sword.  
This Archimedes was he that said: If you would give him a place whereon to fix it, he could make an Engine that would remove the whole earth.  
Theodosius the Emperor wrote out the whole New Testament with his own hand, accounted it a great Jewel, and read part of it every day.  
Henry the first, King of England, was bread up in learning, and such a prizer of it, that he often said, that he esteemed an unlearned King but as a crowned Ass. Speed.  
Themistocles from his childhood much affected learning, and was so studious, that when his fellows were at play, he would never be idle; but was always either making, or cunning Orations either to defend, or accuse some of his companions, which his Master observing used to say: That he was borne either to do some great good, or some extreme mischief to the Commonwealth. Plut.  
Alexander the Great was by his father Philip placed under Aristotle to be brought up in learning, who carefully instructed him in most of the liberal sciences, in the study whereof Alexander took such delight, that he used to say, that he had rather have knowledge then to excel in power: He so prized Homer's Iliads, that during all his Wars he always carried it in his pocket, and laid it under his pillow a-nights: He loved his Master Aristotle as if he had been his father, and used to say, that as we have our being from our Parents, so we have our well being from our Schoolmasters. Just. Q. Curtius.  
Solon a very wise man, and great Scholar amongst the Athenians used to say, I grow old learning still. Plut.  
Vespasian the Roman Emperor was a great friend to learning, and learned men, giving them large pensions out of his Exchequer besides other favours, and notable rewards. ●mp. Hist.  
Nicostratus the Athenian Painrer, standing with admiration whilst he beheld the picture of Helena drawn by Zeuxis, one asked him the cause of his wondering? To whom he answered: Friend, if you had mine eyes, you would not have asked me this question, but rather have admired it as I do. Plin.  
Endymion was so affected with the study of Astronomy, that he spent whole nights upon rocks, and mountains in contemplating the motions of the stars; whence the Poets feigned that the Moon was in love with, etc.  
Atlas' the Lybian was so delighted with observing the motions of the heavens that leaving the society of men he went and lived upon the highest mountain of Africa: whence that mountain was called by his name, and for his singular knowledge in Astronomy the Poets feigned that he bore up the heavens with his shoulders.  
The Indian Gymnosophists used to stand upon the hot sands from the rising to the setting of the Sun, sometimes upon one leg, sometimes upon the other, that thereby they might inure their minds to contemplation, and their bodies to hardship. Plin.  
Pythagoras' lived in a cave for a whole year together, that being sequestered from the society of men, he might the better meditate upon the abstruser parts of Philosophy.  
Democritus Abderites having traveled through many Nations to get learning, when he returned into Greece, burned out his own eyes, that the eyes of his mind might be the more intent upon meditation of what he had learned. Sabel.  
Thales Milesius spent so much time in contemplating the good government of a Commonwealth, that he was accounted one of the seven wise men of the world. Laert.  
Photion the Athenian was always very studious how in few words he might comprise whatsoever he had to speak to the people, not omitting any thing of moment. Plut.  
Scipio Africanus never went to the Senate, but getting up before day, he first went to the Temple of Jupiter where he spent some hours in meditation, that thereby he might the better find out such things as conduced to the good of the Commonwealth: whence his usual saying was, Nunquan mnùs solus quam cum solus: That he was never less alone, then when alone.  
Demosthenes' knowing that his action and voice were not very fit for an Orator, digged him a Cellar into which he often retired to frame his gestures, and compose his voice aright: Yea, sometimes he would spend two, or three months together in that place, shaving half his head, that so for shame, he might not be taken off from his serious studies: whereupon Pytheas, told him, that his Enthymeme smelled of the candle. Plut.  
Aristotle used to sleep with a bullet in his hand over a brazen pan, that when it fell out of his hand he might be awakened by the noise. Laert.  
Pythagoras' used with a third to tie the hair of his head to a beam over him, that so when he did but nod by reason of sleep, he might be awakened thereby.  
M. Cato used to say, that there were three things which he abhorred, 1. To commit secrets to a woman.  
2. To go by water where he might go by land. 3. To spend one day idly. Plut.  
See more in my first Part of Lives.   

CHAP. LX. Examples of such as have been enemies to Learning.  
LEwis the 7th King of France desired that his son might be no Scholar, lest learning should make him so proud that rejecting the advice of his Counselors, he should adhere to his own private opinion, adding that he desired that he should learn only these five words of Latin: Qui nescit dissimulare nescit Regnare. He that cannot dissemble, knows not how to play the King.  
Domitian that wicked Emperor was such an enemy to learning, that he banished all Philosophers out of Rome, and Italy. He crucified Metius Pompustanus, because he had made a Map of the world, and read over Livies History. Suet.  
See the Example of Pope Paul the second. p. 62.   

CHAP. LXI. Callings, Trades.  
MEn must abide in them, 1 Cor. 7. 20.  
Commanded, 1 Tim. 5. 14. Rom. 12. 8. Prov. 27. 23. Eph. 4. ●8.  
It makes rich, Prov. 12. 24, 27. & 13. 4. & 21. 5. & 22. 29.  
Skill therein is from God, Exod. 35. 30, etc.  
Scriptural Examples: the good housewife, Prov. 31. 27.  
Other Examples, Solon the Athenian Lawgiver, enacted that the son should not relieve his father when he was old, except he had brought him up to some occupation: and this he did, that so all might have some honest trade, whereby to do good to the Commonwealth, and to maintain themselves and theirs: and that the Council of the Areopagites, should inquire how every man lived, and to punish such as they found idle. Plut.  
The Egyptians enjoined all men to be of some vocation, and Amasis, one of their Kings, made a Law, that every man once a year, should give an account how he lived.  
Amongst the Turks every man must be of some trade, the grand Signior himself not excepted. Mahomet the Great that conquered Greece, used carving, and to make wooden spoons: And this present Sultan (saith Sands in his voyage to Jerusalem, p. 73.) maketh notches for bows.  
The Egyptians made a Law, that he that could not show by what means he maintained himself should be put to death. Plut. Laert. in vita Periandri.  
The Castle of Edinburgh in Scotland, built by Cruthenus, King of the Picts, was called the Castle of Maidens, because the daughters of the Pictish Kings were kept there to their needles till they were married. Bucan.  
Idleness, falsely charged upon the Jews in Egypt, Exod. 5. 8, 17.  
The mischiefs of Idleness, Prov. 19 15. Eccles. 10 18. Prov. 13. 4. & 20. 4. & 12. 24, 27. & 18. 9  
Reproved, Mat. 20. 6. 1 Tim. 5. 13. Prov. 6. 9, 10 & 10. 26. Rom. 12. 11.  
It was the sin of Sodom, Ezek. 16. 49. It cast David upon tentation, 2 Sam. 11. 2. and Eve, (as it is conceived) Gen. 3. 1. The evil servant, Mat. 25. 26. The Cretians, Tit. 1. 12. Sluggard sent to the Ant, Proverbs 6. 6.  
The danger of slothfulness, Prov. 15. 19 & 19 24 & 21, 25. & 22. 13. & 26. 13, etc. & 24. 30. & 19 15. Eccles. 10. 18.  
The Lacedæmonians would suffer none of their Subjects to spend their time in sports, or idleness, and when their Magistrates were told of some that used to walk abroad in the afternoons, they sent to them, requiring that leaving their idleness, they should betake themselves to honest labours, and employments: For (say they) It becomes the Lacedæmonians to procure health to their bodies by labour, and exercise, not to corrupt them by sloth, and idleness. AElian.  
They also brought up their children in labour from their infancy, whereby it grew into a Proverb, That only the Lacedaemonian women brought forthmen. Alex.  
The Cretians brought up their sons from their childhood in daily, and difficult labours, lest when they grew old they should think that it was not unseemly to waste themselves in idleness. Idem.  
The Gymnosophists to reclaim their scholars from idleness, enacted a Law, that young men should neither eat, nor drink any day before they had given account to the Elder what work they had done that morning. Idem.  
Amasis' made a Law that the Egyptian youth should no day eat any food till they had run one hundred and eighty furlongs: judging them unfit either to eat, or drink, till by honest labour they had deserved it. Diod. Sic-  
The AEthiopians anciently accustomed their youth daily to fling great stones, or darts, that thereby they might understand, that man was born to labour, not to idleness. Alex. ab Alex.  
Numa Pompilius to prevent idleness amongst the Romans, divided the fields amongst them, appointing some officers often to walk about them: himself also sometimes did it to observe every man's diligence, and husbandry, and those whom he found idle, he sharply reproved, or banished them. Plut.  
Cyrus' King of Persia would never go to dinner, or supper, till he had made himself sweat by some labour. Stobaeus  
Anrelianus the Emperor never suffered day to pass over his head, wherein he did not exercise himself in some hard labour, or military employment. Alex. ab Alex.  
The City of Casan in Parthia is much to be commended for its civil Government, for an idle person is not suffered to live amongst them: The child that is but six years old is set to labour: no ill rule disorder, or riot is suffered there: They have a Law amongst them, whereby every person is compelled to give in his name to the Magistrates, withal declaring by what course he liveth: and if any tell untruly, he is either sound beaten on the feet, or employed in public slavery. P. Pil. v. 1.  
In China the whole Country is well husbanded, and though the people generally are great spenders, yet they first get it by their hard labour. Idle persons are much abhorred in this Country, and such as will not labour, must not eat amongst them: for there are none that will give alms to the poor. If any be blind, they are put to grind in horse mills: If lame, impotent, bedrid, etc. the next of their kin is forced to maintain them: If they be not able, the King hath Hospitals in every City, wherein they are sufficiently provided for. P. Pil. v. 3.   

CHAP. LXII. Examples of such as have preferred Christ, before all earthly enjoyments.  
Under the eight Persecution there was one Marinus, a Nobleman, and valiant Captain in Caesaria who stood for an honourable office that of right fell to him; but his Competitor to prevent him, accused him to the Judge for being a Christian: The Judge examining him of his faith, and finding it true, gave him three hours' time to deliberate with himself whether he would lose his Office, and Life, or renounce Christ, and his profession: Marinus being much perplexed what to resolve on, a godly Bishop took him by the hand, led him into the Church, laid before him a sword, and a New-Testament, bidding him freely take his choice which of them he would have, whereupon Marinus ran to the New Testament, and chose that, and so being encouraged by the Bishop, he went boldly to the Judge, by whose sentence he was beheaded.  
Dioclesian that bloody Persecutor, first laboured to seduce the Christian soldiers in his Camp, commanding them either to sacrifice to his gods, or to lay down their places, offices, and arms: To whom they resolutely answered, That they were not only ready to lay down their honours, and weapons, but even their lives, if he required it, rather than to sin against God, and deny Christ.  
A Noble Virgin in Portugal called Eulalia, under the tenth Persecution, seeing the cruelty used against Christians for the cause of Christ, went to the Judge, and thus bespoke him: What a shame is it for you, thus wickedly to seek to kill men's souls, and to break their bodies in pieces, seeking thereby to withdraw them from Christ? Would you know what I am? I am a Christian, ana an enemy to your devilish sacrifices, I spurn your idols under my feet, etc. Hereupon the Judge being enraged, said unto her: O fond, and sturdy girl, I would fain have thee before thou diest revoke thy wickedness: Remember the Honourable House of which thou art come, and thy friends tears: Wilt thou cast away thyself in the flower of thy youth? Wilt thou bereave thyself of honourable marriage? Doth the glittering pomp of the bridebed nothing prevail with thee? etc. Behold, if these things will not move thee, I have here variety of engines prepared to put thee to a cruel death, etc. But our Noble Eulalia having her heart ravished with the love of Christ, to whom she desired to be married, rejected both his flatteries, and threats, and chose death, rather than to forsake Christ. See my General Martyrology. p. 77.  
In the late Bohemian Persecution a noble Lady of the City of Latium, leaving all her riches, house, and friends, crept under the walls through the common sewer (the gates being guarded) that she might enjoy Christ in his Ordinances elsewhere.  
In the African Persecution under the Arians there was a noble man called Satyrus', eminent for piety, and holiness, whom the Tyrant King laboured to withdraw from Christ, and his truth, to the Arian Heresy, telling him, that if he consented not presently, he should forfeit his house, his Lands, his goods, his honours, that his children and servants should be sold, that his wife should be given to one of his basest slaves, etc. But when threats prevailed not, he was cast into prison, and when his Lady heard her doom, she went to him with her garments rend, and her hair dishevelled, her children at her heels, and a sucking infant in her arms, and falling down at her husband's feet, she took him about the knees, saying, Have compassion (O my sweetest) of me thy poor wife, and of these thy children, look upon them; let them not be made slaves; let not me be yoked in so base a marriage: consider that which thou art required to do, thou dost it not willingly, but art constrained thereto, and therefore it will not be laid to thy charge, etc. But this valiant Soldier of Christ answered her in the words of Job: Thou speakest like a foolish woman; Thou actest the Devils part: If thou truly lovedst thy husband, thou wouldst never seek to draw him to sin that may separate him from Christ, and expose him to the second death: Know assuredly, that I am resolved (as my Saviour Christ commands me) to forsake wife, children, house, lands, etc. that so I may enjoy him which is best of all.  
One Copin a Merchant in France was apprehended, and carried before the Bishop of Ast for his bold asserting of the truth, to whom the B. said, that he must either recant his opinions, or be punished: But Copin answered, that he would maintain them with his life: For, saith he, I have goods, a wife, and children, and yet have I lost those affections which I formerly bore to them, neither are they dear to me, so I may gain Christ.  
See more Examples of this kind before in this Book, p. 29, 30, 31.  
Anno Christi 1620. in that bloody Persecution in the Valtoline, a noble Gentleman having for a while hid himself, was at last found out by his Popish adversaries, whom he requested to spare him for his children's sake: but they told him that this was no time for pity, except he would renounce his Religion, and embrace Popery; whereupon he said, God forbid, that to save this temporal life, I should deny my Lord Jesus Christ, who with his precious blood upon the Cross redeemed me at so dear a rate, etc. I say, God forbid; and so they murdered him. See my Gen. martyrology, p. 327.  
Anno Christi 1507. one Laurence Guest being in prison for the truth in Salisbury, the Bishop (because he had good friends) laboured by all means to draw him to recant: but not prevailing he condemned him; yet when he was at the stake, he sent his wife, and seven children to him, hoping by that means to work upon him: but through God's grace, Religion overcame nature, and when his wife entreated him with tears to favour himself, he answered, Be not a block in my way, for I am in a good course, and running towards the mark of my salvation: and so he patiently suffered Martyrdom:  
In Q Mary's days one Steven Knight, Martyr, when he came to the stake kneeled down, and prayed thus, O Lord Jesus Christ, for the love of whom I willingly leave this life, and rather desire the bitter death of thy Cross, with the loss of all earthly goods, then to obey men in breaking thy holy Commandments: Thou seest, O Lord, that whereas I might live in worldly wealth, if I would worship a false god: I rather choose the torments of my body, and loss of my life, counting all things but dung and dross that I might win thee, for whose sake death is dearer unto me then thousands of gold and silver, etc. See my Eng. martyrology. p. 132.  
Thomas Watts, Martyr, when he was at the stake, called his wife and six children to him, saying; Dear wife, and my good children, I must now leave you, and therefore henceforth know I you no more, as the Lord gave you unto me, so I give you back again to the Lord, etc. and so kissing them, he bade them farewell, and went joyfully to the stake. Idem. p. 143.  
Nicholas Sheterden, Martyr, when he was ready to be burned, said; Lord, thou knowest that if I would but seem to please men in things contrary to thy Word, I might enjoy the commodities of life as others do, as wife, children, goods and friends: But seeing the world will not suffer me to enjoy them except I sin against thy holy Laws, lo, I willingly leave all the pleasures of this life, for the hopes sake of eternal life, etc. Idem. p. 146.  
Richard Woodman, Martyr, when he was brought to his answer, the Bishop told him, that if he would be reform he might enjoy his wife and children, etc. To whom he answered, I love my wife, and children in the Lord, and if I had ten thousand pounds in gold, I had rather forgo it all than them; but yet I have them as if I had them not, and will not for their sakes for sake Christ. Idem. p. 185.  
A poor woman in Cornwall being admonished by the Bishop to remember her husband and children: She answered, I have them, and I have them not; whilst I was at liberty I enjoyed them, but now seeing I must either forsake Christ, or them, I am resolved to stick to Christ alone my heavenly Spouse, and to renounce the other. Idem. p. 211.  
See more in my two parts of Lives.  
I count all things but loss, for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung that I may win Christ, and be found in him, etc. Phil. 3. 8, 9  

Examples concerning Christ our Mediator.  
Themistocles being banished Athens, was forced to fly to his deadly enemy Admetus, King of the Molossians, and when he came thither, he took the King's son, being a child, in his arms, and so prostrated himself before the K. and found favour: for it was a sacred Law amongst the Molossians, that whosoever thus came before the King should have pardon whatsoever his offence was: so whosoever goes to God the Father with Christ in his arms, shall be sure to speed in his request.  
Claudius▪ Tib. Caesar hearing of the miracles, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, moved the Senate at Rome that he might be numbered amongst the gods: but the Senate refused, because he was by some esteemed for a God before the Senate had decreed him one. Tert.  
One in Tamerlanes Army having found a great pot of Gold, digged it up, and brought it to Tamerlane, who asked whether the Gold had his Father's stamp upon it? but when he saw it had the Roman stamp, he would not own it: So God will own none but such as have the stamp of Christ, and his Image upon them.    

CHAP. LXIII. Examples of Compassion: Sympathy.  
COmmanded, 1 Pet. 3. 8. Zach. 7. 8.  
Such as want it, love not God. 1 Joh. 3. 17. And are wicked, 2 Chron. 36. 17.  
Scriptural Examples, Our Saviour Christ, Matt. 9 36. & 14. 14. & 15. 32. Mark 1. 41. & 6. 34. A Lord, Matth. 18. 27. Pharaohs daughter, Exod. 2. 6. The Father of the Prodigal, Luke 15. 20.  
Darius' his wife being a Captive with Alexander, miscarried by reason of a fall, and so died, which when Alexander heard of, he broke forth into weeping, and suffered one of her eunuchs to carry Darius' word of her death: Darius hearing that Alexander wept at the news of her death, conceited that he had been too familiar with her: but when the Eunuch by grievous asseverations protested that he had never seen her but once, and then never offered the least indignity to her: Darius lifting up his hands to heaven prayed the gods that if the Persian Empire were at an end that none might sit in Cyrus his Throne but so just, and merciful a Conqueror. Q. Cur.  
When Alexander M. found Darius murdered by his own servants; though he was his enemy▪ yet he could not refrain from weeping, and putting off his own Coat he covered the body of Darius with it, and so clothing of him with Kingly Ornaments, he sent him to his mother Sisigambis to be interred amongst his Ancestors in a royal manner. Q. Cur.  
Nero the Emperor in the first five years of his reign was of a very compassionate disposition, insomuch as being requested to set his hand to a Writ for the execution of a Malefactor, he said, quam vellem me nescire literas: Would I had never learned to write. S●ne.  
Camillus with the Roman Army after ten years' siege took the City of Veia in Italy by storm, and when Camillus from the top of the Castle saw the infinite riches which the Soldiers took by plundering the City, he wept for very pity to see the miseries which were brought upon the inhabitants. Plut.  
The Thebans having given the Lacedæmonians a very great overthrow in the Battle of Leuctra, they presently sent an Ambassador to Athens to acquaint them with it, and to desire them to enter into confederacy with them against the Lacedæmonians their old enemies, telling them that now was the time when they might be fully revenged of them for all the wrongs which they had received from them: but the Athenian Senate was so far from rejoicing at the misery of the Lacedæmonians, that they did not so much as give lodging the Ambassador, or treat at all with him about a League. Plut.  
Vespasian the Emperor was of such a merciful disposition, that he never rejoiced at the death of any, though his enemies; yea, he used to sigh▪ and weep when he justly condemned any for their faults. Suet.  Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep, Rom. 12. 10, 15.  

CHAP. LXIIII Examples of the workings of Conscience.  
A Good Conscience: Act. 23. 1. & 24. 16. Rom. 9 1. 2 Cor. 1. 12. 1 Tim. 3. 9 & 1. 5, 19 2 Tim. 1. 3. Heb. 10. 2. 22. 1 Pet. 2. 19 Heb. 13. 18. 1 Pet. 3. 16. 21.  
Bad conscience, Joh. 8. 8. 1 Tim. 4. 2. Tit. 1. 15. Prov. 28. 1.  
Weak conscience, 1 Cor. 8. 7. & 10▪ 29.  
Conscience Rom. 2. 15. & 13. 5. 1 Cor. 10. 25. 2 Cor. 4. 2. & 5. 11. Heb. 9 9, 14 & 10. 2.  
Defin. It's a part of our understanding determining of all our particular actions either with, or against them, excusing, or accusing.  
When the conscience accuseth, the tongue confesses, the eyes weep, the hands wring, the heart aches, and the voice cries, no part can be at ease; as Juvenal: 
Cur hos evasisse putes, quos diri conscientia facti,  
Mens habet attonitos, & surdo verbere caedit? etc.  
How deemest thou them acquit whom guilty mind of fact so foul doth fright,  
And scourge unseen doth beat with unheard blow,  
Their hangman, restless conscience biting so?   
Scriptural examples of guilty consciences, Adam when he ran from God, Gen. 3. 8. Cain for murdering Abel, Gen. 4. 15. joseph's brethren, Gen. 42. 21. etc. Belshazzar Dan. 5 6. Herod for beheading John, Luke 9 7. Judas for betraying Christ, Matth. 27. 3. etc. the unworthy Guest, Matth 22. 12. the pharisees Joh. 8. 9 A wounded spirit who can bear Prov. 18. 14. Examples of a good conscience: Abimelech, Gen. 20. 4, 5. Hezekiah, Isa. 38. 3. David, Psal. 3. 5, 6. & 23. 4. Paul, Act. 23. 1. & 24. 16. Heb. 13. 18.  
Nero after the murder of his mother Agrippina was so continually haunted with the furies of his conscience, that he always thought her ghost haunted him, which no incantation, nor sacrifices could appease till his own descended, so that when he was to leave this life for a worse, he cried out, that his mother, wife, and father, willed him to die Nero's life.  
Livius Drusus being to build him a house in the Palace at Rome: the chief workman told him that he would so contrive it that none should overlook him, nor see what was done in his house: to whom Drusus answered: Quin tu potius si quid in te artis est, it à compone domu● mea●, ut quicquid ●gam ab omnibus inspici possit? Rather (saith he) if thou hast any art show it in so contriving my house that whatsoever I do may be beheld by all. Lipsius.  
Nicephorus Phocas the Greek Emperor having a guilty, and hellish conscience, and fearing heavens Justice for his sins, caused his Palace at Constantinople to be made impregnable, and then began to cast off his fears: But when he thought all safe▪ ● voice was heard, none know from whom, or whence, taxing his foolish confidence, and telling him that though he raised his walls as high as heaven, yet as long as wickedness dwelled within, there was no safety to be expected.  
In the reign of Q. Marry there was one Ralph Allerton who coming into the Church of Bently in Essex, finding the people idle, or ill employed, read a Chapter to them, and prayed with them, for which being brought before Bonner, he by his subtle persuasions, and flatteries so prevailed with him that he drew him to a recantation, after which this Allerton was brought into such bondage, and terrors of conscience, and was so cast down that if the Lord had not looked mercifully upon him he had been utterly undone; but, through God's goodness, upon his unseigned repentance he at last recovered comfort, and gave his life for the cause of Christ. See my Eng. Manyrologie. p. 193.  
About the same time there was one Mr. Whittle, an Essex Minister, who being also called before Bonner, by the subtle practices of the B. and the advice of some carnal friends set his hand to a recantation; but presently after he fell into grievous terrors of conscience whereof himself thus writes: After (saith he) I had done this thing, I had little joy of any thing, my conscience telling me that I had done very ill by so slight a means to shake off the sweet Cross of Christ. Yea, his terrors of conscience were so great that he could not sleep; whereupon he procured the writing, and to are out his name: After which he thus writes, Being condemned to die my conscience, and mind, I praise God, is quiet in Christ, and I by his grace, am very willing, and content to give over this body to death for the testimony of Christ's truth, and pure religion against Antichrist, etc. Idem. p. 160, 161.  
Before this in the reign of King Henry the 8 th'. Mr. Thomas Bilney for fear of Death was drawn to an Abjuration, after which he fell into such terrors of conscience that he was near the point of utter despair, so that his friends were fain to watch with him night, and day, endeavouring to comfort him, but all in vain: In this woeful condition he continued for the space of a whole year, and was in such anguish that neither eating, drinking, sleeping, nor any thing else did him good: yea, he thought that all the Word of God was against him, and sounded his condemnation: But at last, resolving through God's Grace, to lay down his life for▪ the truth, he began to feel some comfort, etc. See his Life in my first Part.  
When Gensericus K. of the Arian Vandals in Africa raised a Persecution against the Orthodox, he had such a hellish, and guilty conscience that if any Minister in his Sermon did but mention Pharaoh, Nabuchadnezzar, Herod, etc. he presently applied it to himself, and thereupon banished him. See my Gen. Martyro. p. 92.  
Sr. Con Mac Genis one of the late Irish Rebels after he had murdered one Mr. Trug a Minister, was so haunted with the furies of his own conscience, that he thought his ghost followed him day, and night, so that he commanded his Soldiers to slay no more of the Protestants. Idim. p. 363.  The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity: but a wounded spirit who can bear? Prov. 18. 14.  

CHAP. LXV. Examples of Love to ones Country, and Countrymen.  
SCriptural Examples: David, 2 Sam. 24. 17. Mordecai, Esth. 4. 1. Esther, c. 4. 16. Nehemiah, c. 1. 4. etc. The Jews, Psal. 137. 1, 5, 6. Paul, Rom. 9 2, 3.  
Camillus the Roman General having after ten years' siege taken the rich City of Veia, one came to him, and told him, that he was a happy man, whereupon lifting up his hands towards heaven, he said; O mighty Jupiter, and ye O gods, which see, and judge men's works good and bad, you know right well that we have not begun this war, but justly to be revenged on a City that wronged us: But if to countervail this great prosperity, and victory, some bitter adversity be predestinated for us, I then beseech you to spare the City of Rome, and this our Army, and let it wholly fall upon my person alone. Plut.  
Whilst Codrus was K. of Athens, the Peloponesians, upon an old grudge came with a great Army against the Athenians, and sending to the Oracle to know the event of the War; They were answered, That they should have good success if they did not kill the King of Athens: Whereupon they charged all their Soldiers to be sure not to hurt Codrus the King when they came to the battle: Codrus understanding all this, changed his apparel with a common Soldier, and with a Snapsack on his back he went to the Peloponesian Army, and there picking a quarrel with one of the Soldiers, wounded him, whereupon the Soldier slew him, and after his death, being found to be Codrus, the Peloponesians returned back, expecting no good success: and thus Codrus out of love to his Country, voluntarily died to deliver it from danger. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta did so love and esteem his Country, that for the profit of it he neither spared his pains, nor shunned dangers, nor favoured his old age; and though by his prudent and upright dealing he had gotten all the power into his own hands, yet he studied nothing more than to maintain the Laws, and to show himself subservient to them, and amongst those which raised up dissensions in the Commonwealth he carried himself as a father to his children chiding those that erred, and honouring those that did well. Plut.  
Sylla having overcome Marius in Battle, commanded all the Citizens of Praeneste to be slain, excepting only one that was his intimate friend: But he hearing the Bloody sentence against the rest, stepped forth, and said, That he scorned to live by his favour who was the destroyer of his Country, and so went amongst the rest who were to be slain. Fulgos.  
Sertorius the more he prospered and prevailed in his Wars in Spain, the more importunate he was with Metellus, and Pompey, the Captains of his enemies, that laying down Arms they would give him leave to return into Italy again, professing that he had rather live a private life with the sweet enjoyment of his Country, then to obtain the Government of many Cities. Sabi. l. 8. 
Nescio quâ natale solum dulcedine cunctos  
Ducit, et immemores non sinit esse sui.    

CHAP LXVI. Examples concerning Death.  
ALI must die, Heb. 9 27. Psal. 89. 48.  
It's called a Bed to rest in, Isa. 57 2. A being with Christ, Phil. 1. 23. A changing, 1 Cor. 15. 51. A cutting down, Job 14. 2. A cutting off, Job 6. 9 A depriving of years, Isa. 38. 10. A dissolution, Phil. 1. 23. A destruction of the body, 2 Cor. 5. 1. A day of darkness, Eccles. 12. 7. A departing, Luk. 2. 29. A going forth of the breath, Psal. 146. 4. An entrance into the way of all the world, Joshu. 23. 14. An end of all flesh, Gen. 6. 13. An end of man's days, 1 Sam. 26. 10. A falling asleep, Act. 7. 60. A finishing our course, 2 Tim. 4. 7. A fleeting away, Job 20. 8. A gathering to the people, Gen. 25. 8. A going to the grave, Job 5. 26. The way of all the earth, 1 King. 2. 2. To our fathers, Gen. 15. 15. To the dead, 2 Sam. 12. 23. To the place of silence, Psal. 115. 17. Into the pit, Job 33. 24. Home, Psal. 39 13. To the long home, Eccles. 12. 5. Into the Land of darkness, Job 10. 21. A hiding in the Grave, Job 14 13. A house for the living, Job 30. 23. A lying still, Job 3. 13. A Land of oblivion, Psal. 88 12. A rest from labour, Rev. 14. 13. A returning to the dust, Gen. 3. 9 Job 34. 15. A sleep, Job. 3. 13. 1 Thess. 4. 14. 1 King. 1. 21. Job 7. 21. A translation, Heb. 11. 15. A vanishing, Job 14. 2. A giving up the ghost, Gen. 25. 8.  
Vita citò avolat, nec potest retineri:  
Mors quotidie ingruit, nec potest resisti.  
Death happy to the godly, Psal. 116. 15. & 72. 14. Eccles. 7. 1. Rev. 14. 13. 1 Cor. 15. 5, 52.  
Death cursed to the wicked, Psal. 37. 9, 10, 20, 22. Job 18. 17. Phil. 3. 19  
Qualis vita, finis ità. Vita vitrea. Fumus, et umbra sumus.  
Mors ubique nos expectat.  
Solon enacted a Law amongst the Athenians, that none should speak evil of the Dead. Plut.  
Xerxes' getting upon an hill near to Abydus, and beholding the Sea covered over with his Ships, and all the Plains filled with his Army which consisted of above a million of men, thought himself a very happy man, yet withal fell a weeping, and being asked the reason of it by Artabanus his Uncle, he answered; Considering with myself how short the life of man is, I cannot but pity this great multitude of gallant men of whom within an hundred years there shall not one be left alive. Herod.  
Lycurgus' made a Law in Lacedaemon, that they should bury their dead round about their Temples, that the young men having the graves always in their eyes, should mind their own mortality. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta used to say, That they which live virtuously are not yet blessed persons, but that they had attained true felicity who died virtuously. Xenophon.  
When Agesilaus was ready to die, he charged his friends that they should neither make any picture nor statue of him; for, saith he, If I have done any thing that is good, that will be my monument; but if I have done otherwise, all the statues that you can make will not keep my good name alive. Idem.  
Democritus the Philosopher as he was travelling abroad in the world came to the Court of Darius' King of Persia, whom he found overwhelmed with grief for the death of one of his most beautiful wives, to whom Democritus promised that he would restore her to life again if he would provide him things necessary for such a business: Darius much rejoicing at this promise, bade him ask for whatsoever he would have. Democritus told him, that amongst other ingredients he must have the names of three men that had never met with any sorrow in the whole course of their lives; The King told him that that was impossible to be done: Then said Democritus, What a fool art thou which desirest to be freed from that fortune which is common to all men? Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Alex. M. being twice wounded in the siege of an Indian City, feeling the pain of his wounds, said, I am called the son of Jupiter, but I perceive that I am subject to wounds, and death as well as other men. Q Cur.  
Epaminondas finding his Sentinel asleep, slew him, saying, I left him but as I found him. Plut.  
A certain Christian King in Hungary, being on a time very sad; His brother (a jolly Courtier) would needs know on him what ailed him: O brother (said he) I have been a great sinner against God, and I know not how to die, nor to appear before God in Judgement. These are (said his brother) melancholy thoughts; and withal made a jest at them. The King replied nothing for the present: But the custom of the Country was, that if the Executioner came and sounded a Trumpet before any man's door, he was presently to be led to execution. The King in the dead time of the night sends the headsman to sound his Trumpet before his brother's door: who hearing it, and seeing the messenger of Death, springs in pale, and trembling into his brother's presence, beseeching him to tell him wherein he had offended? O brother (replied the King) you have never offended me: And is the sight of my Executioner so dreadful, and shall not I that have greatly and grievously offended, fear to be brought before the Judgement-Seat of Christ?  
In the Isle of Man the women whensoever they go abroad gird themselves about with their winding sheets wherein they purpose to be buried, to mind them of their mortality. Camb. Brit. of Man. p. 205.  
At one end of the Library of Dublin was a globe, and at the other end a skelleton, to show, that though a man was Lord of all the world, yet he must die.  
C. Marius in his 7th. Consulship, being about 70 years old, yet finding his death approaching, cried out, and complained of his hard Fortune, for cutting off the third of his life before his counsels and desires were accomplished. Sab.  
Pope Anastasius as he was easing nature in a sakes, voided his bowels, and died miserably. Gra●i.  
The Egyptians in their Funeral Orations never commended any man for his riches, or Nobility, because they were but the goods of Fortune; but for his Justice, and piety, whereby they thought to stir up the living to the imitation of his virtues. Fulgos.  
The Grecians had a Law, that no man should bestow more workmanship upon a Monument then might be finished by ten men in 3. days.  
Artemesia Q. of Halicarnassus when her husband Mausolus died, bestowed so much cost, and curiosity upon his Tomb, as that it was counted one of the seven wonders of the world, Suidas.  
By an ancient Law amongst the Romans it was enacted that no man should bestow more labour about a Sepulchre, then might be finished in three or five days at the most, and that none should have a bigger Pillar erected for him then would contain his just praises, and the titles of his honour. Cicero.  
St. Augustine's wish was that, when the Lord came to take him out of this world, he might find him aut precantem, aut praedicantem; either praying, or Preaching.  

The Death of the Righteous is the forerunner of judgement.  
Methusalem died in that very year in which the Flood came: Augustine was taken away by death immediately before Hippo [the place of his dwelling] was sacked by the Vandals: Paraeus before the taking of Heidelberg by the Spaniards: The death of Ambrose was the forerunner of the ruin of Italy: and Luther died a little before the wars broke forth in Germany, which himself foretold at his death: And holy Mr. Whately a little before the plundering, and burning of Banbury in the beginning of our late Civil wars.  The Righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come, Isai. 57 1.   

CHAP. LXVII. Examples of Detraction, Slandering, Backbiting.  
IT's a great sin, 2 Cor. 12. 20. Rom. 1. 30. Prov. 10. 18.  
Complained of, Psal. 31. 13. & 50. 20. Jer. 6. 28. & 9 4.  
How prevented, Prov. 25. 23.  
Such are not of the number of God's children, Psal. 15. 3.  
Ought to be punished, Psal. 101. 5.  
Scriptural Examples: Jeremy slandered by the wicked Jews, Jer. 18. 18. The Jews, Ezra 4. 4, etc. Nehemiah, Chap. 2. 19 & 6. 6, etc. Ziba, 2 Sam. 19 27. The Spies, Num. 14. 36. Some slandered the Apostles, Rom. 3 8.  
Solon enacted a Law amongst the Athenians, that none should speak evil of the dead, nor of the living, especially in the Temples in the time of Divine Service; nor in the Council Chamber of the City; nor in the public theatres, and that upon pain of three Drachmas to the party injured, and two to the common treasury. Plut.  
Alexander M. when he heard any about him traducing his enemy, would stop one of his ears, that he might preserve it from prejudice in hearing the other party.  
Dion of Syracuse when he was admonished to take heed of two of his familiar friends, as though they intended to slay him, answered, That he had rather die then to suspect his friends, or to put them in fear of a violent death as if they were his enemies. Val. Max.  
Amongst the Romans there was a Law, That if any servant being set free slandered his former Master, he might bring him into bondage again, and take from him all the favours he had bestowed upon him. Alex. ab Alex.  
There was also another Law, that if any servant detracted from his Master, his Master might banish him out of the Confines of Rome. Idem.  
Vespasian and Titus were such enemies to detractors, and slanderers, that if any were found guilty thereof, they caused them to be whipped about the City, that others thereby might be deterred from the like practices.  
Domitian the Emperor, though otherwise a most vile man, yet could not endure slanderers, but banished them out of the City, saying, that they which do not punish slanderers, encourage them. Platina.  
Antoninus Pius made a Law, That if any Backbiter could not prove what he reported of another, he should be put to death. Alex.  
Nerva made a Law, That if any servants slandered their Masters, they should be put to death, as ingrateful persons. Idem.  
St. Augustine to show his hatred to detractors, caused this Distich to be written on his Table, 
Quisquis amat dictis absentem rodere amicum,  
Hanc mensam vetitam noverit esse sibi.  
He that doth love an absent friend to jeer,  
May hence depart, no room is for him here.   
Frederick Emperor of Germany having some letters brought to him which were written by Gasper Schli●kius of Newburg, and directed to sundry Hungarians: some Flatterers about the Emperor persuaded him to break them open, suggesting that there might be Treason contained in them. To whom the Emperor nobly answered; I judge Gasper an honest man, and my friend; If I be deceived I had rather that the evil should appear by his own carriage, then that it should be searched out by my overmuch diligence, being provoked thereto by your suspicions, or slanders. AEn. Silvius.  
Nero that Monster of men, when he had set Rome on fire which burned nine days, to transfer the Odium from himself, he by his slanders thought to lay the fault upon the Christians, as if they had done it out of malice, whereupon he raised the first general Persecution against them. See my Gen. Martyrology. p. 31.  
Under the second Persecution the Christians had many malicious slanders raised against them, as that they lived in incest: that in their night-meetings, putting out the candles, they mixed together in a filthy manner: that they killed their children, and fed upon man's flesh: that they were seditious, and rebellious, and refused to swear by the fortune of Caesar, etc. which much incensed the Emperors against them. Idem. p. 34.  
Under the third Persecution the Heathens imputed to the Christians all those miseries, and mischiefs which befell them; yea, they invented against them all manner of con●umelies, and false crimes that they might have the more pretence to persecute them. Idem. p. 37.  
Under the fourth Persecution heathen servants were examined against their Christian Masters, and being threatened with most exquisite torments, were enforced to confess against their Masters, that at their meetings they kept the Feasts of Thyestes, and committed the incests of Oedipus, and such like abominations not fit to be named. Idem. p. 41.  
Under the fifth Persecution the Christians were slanderously reported to be seditious, and rebellious against the Emperors, to be guilty of Sacrilege, murdering their infants, incestuous pollutions, eating raw flesh, worshipping the head of an Ass, etc. Idem. p. 46.  
Under the eighth Persecution the Christians were falsely charged with all the calamities of war, famine, and Pestilence which befell the world, because they refused to worship Idols, and the Emperor. Idem. p. 56.  
Under the tenth Persecution there was a Conjurer in Athens which made an Image of Jupiter that uttered these words, Jupiter commands the Christians to be banished out of this City, because they are enemies to him. Also certain Harlots were suborned to say that formerly they had been Christians, and so were privy to the wicked and lascivious acts which they committed amongst themselves at their Sabbath-meetings, etc. Idem. p. 68  
The Queen of Persia being sick, the wicked Jews and Magicians accused two godly Virgins, for that by charms, and enchantments they had procured the Queen's sickness, whereupon they were sawen in sunder by the wastes, and their Quarters hung upon stakes that the Queen might go betwixt them, thinking thereby to be freed from her disease. Idem. p. 80.  
The Popish Friars to make the godly Waldenses odious, raised up many foul slanders against them, as that they were Sorcerers, Buggers, etc. that when they assembled together in the nighttime, their Pastors commanded the lights to be put out, saying: Qui potest capere, capiat; whereupon they committed abominable Incests, the son with his mother, the brother with his sister, the father with his daughter, etc. As also that they held many false and damnable opinions. Idem. p. 103.  
See more in my Gen. martyrology, and two Parts of Lives.   

CHAP. LXVIII. Examples of Discord, Contention, and the Evils of i●.  
IT's a great Evil, Prov. 6. 14, 19 worst in wives, Prov. 19 13. & 27. 15.  
Condemned, Ephes. 4. 31. Col. 3. 8. Prov. 17. 14. Tit. 3. 9 Rom. 13. 13.  
It comes from Pride, Prov. 13. 10.  
Scriptural Examples; Kings, Gen. 14. 4. Abimelech, and Sechem, Judg. 9 Pharisees, and Sadduces, Act. 23. 2. Servants, Gen. 13. 7. Hebrews, Exo. 2. 13. Judah, and Israel, 2 Sam. 19 4. Aaron, and Moses, Num. 12. 1. Israel, and Benjamin, Judg. 20. 13. Disciples, Luk. 22. 24. Paul, and Barnabas, Act. 15. 39 Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1. 11, 12. & 3. 3, 4. & 11. 18. & 6. 7. Abraham's, and Lots herdsmen, Gen. 13. 7. Israelites, Isa. 9 21.  
Epiphanius tells a sad story of two Bishops, Milesius, and Peter Bishop of Alexandria, both Professors, and fellow-sufferers for the Christian faith: These two men being condemned, and sent to work in the Mettal-Mines, for a small difference fell into so great a Schism; that they drew a partitian-wall between each other in the Mine, and would not hold Communion each with other in the service of Christ, for which they both were sufferers: which dissension of theirs caused such a rent in the Church, that it did more hurt then an open Persecution from the enemy.  
How much better did Bishop Ridley, and Hooper, who though in King Edward the sixth his days they had been at great variance about the Ceremonies; yet when in Queen Mary's Reign they were imprisoned for the same cause, they forgot all former quarrels, loved, and wrote each to other as brethren. See Dr. Ridley's Life, in my first Part.  
In Constantine's time the differences of the Bishops were so many, and so great, that they brought in whole bundles of Petitions one against another to the Emperor, which he, out of a wonderful desire after peace, would not so much as read, but burned them all before their faces.  
Aristides, and Themistocles being sent joint Ambassadors to the same City, fell out by the way. Aristides was stout enough, and cross enough: yet when he came near the City gates whither they were sent, he condescended so far as to bespeak Themistocles in this manner; Sir, you and I are not now at leisure thus to squabble: Let us dispatch our Country affairs: It will be time enough to renew our quarrel when our work is at an end. Plut.  
Empedocles was of such a contentious disposition, that every day he would quarrel with some body or other, and prosecute his contentions with much violence. Ravis.  
Hyperbolus was a man so addicted to strife, and contention, that it grew into a Proverb, Ultra Hyperbolum.  Frowardness is in the heart of a naughty person, he deviseth mischief continually, he soweth discord, Prov. 6. 14.  

CHAP. LXIX. Examples of strange Accidents.  
MAthias Huniades (the thundering son of a lightning father) being cast into prison by Uladislaus King of Hungary, and Bohemia, was sent into Bohemia to his execution, but Uladislaus immediately after, dying upon the eating of a poisoned Apple: the Hungarians, partly affected with the merit of his father, and hopes of the son's valour, and partly by means of the solicitations of his friends, chose Huniades for their King; and to give him notice thereof, they sent Letters by Ambassadors to P●gibrachius King of Bohemia, with whom Mathias was prisoner: which he receiving at Supper, presently raised Mathias from the lower end of the Table where he sat, and set him above himself, wishing him not to be dismayed, for he had glad tidings for him, which he would impart after Supper, and so he did, saluting him King of Hungary, and gave him Katherine his daughter to wife: Look Glass. of the Haul War.  
A young man, the son of Sinan the Jew [a famous Sea-Captain under the Turk] having been taken prisoner by the Christians, was at length delivered, and sent home to his father: The old man overjoyed at the sudden, and unexpected return of his son, in embracing of him fainted, and presently died in an ecstasy of joy. Turk. Hist. p. 750.  
Dudilius relates a sad story of one Bochna, a woman who had but two sons, and whilst she was walking with one towards a River, she heard the other cry out, whereupon returning hastily to him, she found a knife sticking in him which soon ended his life. Then did she return to her other child, thinking yet to solace herself with her now only son: but he also in her absence was fallen into the River, and drowned, whereby she was deprived of them both in one hour.  
Charles the second, King of Spain, having wasted his spirits with voluptuousness and Luxury, in his old age fell into a Lethargy: And therefore to comfort his benumbed joints, he was by the advice of his Physicians sowed up in a sheet steeped in aqua vitae; The Chirurgeon having made an end of sowing the sheet, wanted a knife to cut off the thread, whereupon he took up a wax Taper that stood by to burn it off: But the flame running by the thread, caught hold of the sheet in an instant, which (according to the nature of Aqua vitae) burned so violently, that the old King ended his days in the flame.  
Eschilus the Athenian, who fought stoutly in the battle of Marathon, was afterwards warned by the Oracle to take off a blow from above upon such a day: whereupon he removed out of the City when that day came, and went without his hat into the fields, thinking to make all sure: But an Eagle taking his bald head for a stone, let a Tortoise fall upon it, which dashed out his brains. Plin.  
The wife of Nausimenes the Athenian, finding her son and daughter committing incest together, was so affected with the sight of that heinous crime, that she could find no words for the present to utter her indignation, and ever after remained dumb.  
One Palevizine, an Italian Gentleman, and kinsman to the learned Scaliger, had in one night all his hair changed from black to grey. Scal. de sub. p. 18. The like befell a Gentleman not many years since who was by our former Parliament condemned to death, and should the next day have been executed.  
Vergerius, the Pope's Nuncio, intending to write a book against the Lutheran Apostates, (for so he styled them) whilst he was searching into their tenants with a purpose to confute them, was himself converted: so that leaving his Bishopric, he lived and died a powerful Preacher in Germany: See his Life in my first Part.  
It is a rare happiness of the family of St. Laurence Barons of Hoath in Ireland, that the heirs thereof for 400 years together always have been of age before the death of their Fathers: Holy War.  
At the siege of Perugia in Italy, when the City was as good as won, only a Chain which was laid athwart the gate, wanted cutting in sunder for a fuller entrance of the Army; upon a mere mistake of a Soldier, crying, Give back, meaning to get a fuller blow at the Chain, all behind taking it for a word of command, ran quite away.  
At the Battle of Munda in Spain between Caesar, and Pompey, where the whole world lay at the stake, when Caesar's Soldiers began to shrink apace, and nothing but mere shame kept them from running away, by a mere mistake of King Boguds sudden wheeling about to have surprised Caesar's Camp: Pompey's Soldiers utterly lost the day.   

CHAP. LXX. Examples of strange Providences.  
Whilst Brennus with his Gauls besieged the Roman Capitol, some of them in the nighttime had with much difficulty climbed up a steep rock upon which it stood, and now were ready to scale the walls, and to set upon the sleeping watch, for neither man nor dog heard them: but it fell out that there were some holy geese kept in Juno's Temple, which hearing the Gauls began to run upon and down, and to cry for fear, by which noise the watch was awakened, and by this providence the foolish geese betrayed the Gauls, and preserved the Capitol. Plut.  
Agathocles had for his Father a Potter, himself was brought up in the mire and clay: in his youth he learned nothing but impudence, whoredoms, and uncleanness: but then turning Soldier, he was afterwards made a Captain, and marrying his predecessors Wife whom he had first defiled, he got great riches by her, so that at last he began to attempt the Kingdom of Syracuse, but was repelled: then he joined with the Sicilians, and brings an Army to besiege Syracuse, but prevails nothing: then he called the Cathaginians to his assistance, yet could not prevail; at last he got the Kingdom by craft, and subtlety: turned Tyrant, murdered the Princes, and people: then passing with his Army into afric he makes war with the Carthaginians, that had holpen him to the Kingdom: and strangely prevails in many Battles, yet at last was beaten, forsaken by his Army, Children, and Friends, so that almost alone he returned into Sicily: keeps his Kingdom. Yet at last his Nephew usurps the Crown, drives away his Wife, and Children from him, and slew Agathocles. Lipsius.  
Leontius the Athenian Philosopher had a daughter called Athenais, who was very beautiful and witty: and therefore the old man on his deathbed divided his estate amongst his Sons, leaving her only a small Legacy: Hereupon she went to Law with her Brothers hoping to recover more of them, but being overthrown in the suit, she went to Constantinople; there she insinuated herself into the acquaintance of Pulcheria the Emperor's Sister, who enquiring whether she was a Virgin, brought her into the Court, caused her to be instructed in the Principles of Christianity, and Baptised, giving her the name of Eudocia: and took such a liking to her, that she prevailed with her brother Theodosius to take her to wife: long she continued in that happy condition; but at length fell into suspicion upon this occasion: One presented the Emperor Theodosius with an apple of an extraordinary greatness, which for the rarity of it he sent to his wife Eudocia: she presently gave it to Paulinus, a facetious, and learned man: he knowing nothing whence it came, again presented it to the Emperor; the Emperor marking it well, knew that it was the same which he had sent to his wife: hereupon he goes to her, and asks her for the apple he sent her, she rashly affirms, that she had eaten it: he asks again more earnestly, and she affirms the same with an oath: Then the Emperor being very angry produceth the apple; and suspecting that Paulinus was too familiar with his wife, he causeth him to be slain; and divorceth his wife: she hereupon went to Jerusalem where she led the remainder of her life holily, and chastely. Lipsius.  
Polycrates King of Samia had never any adversity befell him in all his life: but all things happened to him according to his desire: Heaven, Earth, and Sea seemed to favour him: wherefore having a Ring that he much prized he threw it into the Sea: but shortly after a fish being brought to his Table, he found his ring in the belly of it: But his end was not such, for fight with Oroetes, a Lieutenant of Darius, he was overthrown, taken prisoner, and hanged upon an high Cross, whereby he died a miserable, and shameful death. Lipsius.  
Valerianus the Roman Emperor after 15. years glorious reign, fight with Sapores King of Persia, he was overthrown, and taken prisoner: Sapores used to lead him about with him in chains, and when he was to get on horseback, caused him to lie down on his hands and knees, and so made a footstool of him to mount his horse by. Diod. Sic.  
Bajazet, the first Emperor of the Turks, having reigned victoriously ten years together, in the great battle which he fought against Tamerlane, was taken prisoner, put into an iron cage, and led about with Tamerlane three years in that manner, being fed with scraps from the conquerors table, at last hearing that he should be so led into Tartary▪ he beat out his brains against the cage. See Tamerlan's Life in my second Part.  
Charles Caraffa being made Cardinal by Pope Paul the fourth, and his brother John, Duke of Palian, and Earl of Montore, lived in great honour, and wealth all that Pope's days: but when by the help of these men especially, Pius the 4th, was made Pope, he took the two brethren, with others of their kindred, and imprisoned them in the Castle of St. Angelo, where they endured three years miserable captivity: at last by the command of the Pope, the Cardinal Charles was strangled, and his brother John's head cut off; and their bodies were thrown out into the open streets of Rome to be a gazing stock to the people. Lipsius.  
Dion with a great courage but a small Army, went into Sicily to free Syracuse from the grievous Tyranny of Dionysius; and Providence so ordered it, that when he came thither▪ Dionysius was gone into Italy about other affairs: Timocrites being left his substitute in Syracuse, presently dispatches away a messenger to Dionysius to assure him of Dion's coming, and therefore to request him, (all other businesses being set aside) to hasten his return: the messenger in his journey met with a friend who had been offering sacrifice, and gave him a piece of the flesh, which he put into his budget where the Letters to Dionysius were, and not long after being weary, laid him down on the grass to sleep; presently came a Wolf▪ and smelling the meat, snatched up the budget, and ran away with it: the man awakens, and mis●ing his budget, durst not go to Dionysius, but turns another way: By this means Dion had opportunity to get Syracuse, and Dionysius lost his Kingdom. Lipsius.  
In that great battle in the Philippic fields between M. Brutus, and Cassius on the one party, and Octavian Caesar, and M. Anthony on the other party: Brutus had routed and put to flight Octavian in the right wing; and Anthony had caused Cassius to retire in the left wing: yet Cassius only retreared to an hill not far off, where he could easily have rallied his men again; but by reason of the dust not knowing of Brutus his Victory, he sent L. Titinnius, his intimate friend, to see what was become of Brutus: Titinnius meets with Brutus his Soldiers triumphing for their victory, they inquire after Cassius, he tells them where he was; whereupon they accompany Titinnius to Cassius to acquaint him with the good news: Cassius seeing them coming, and suspecting them to be enemies, and Brutus to be overthrown, causes his freeman to cut his throat; Titinnius finding him dead through his default, he cuts his own throat also: Brutus hearing of these sad accidents (with Cassius) loses his courage, and victory. Justin.  
Hannibal after the Victory at Cannae domineered in Italy at his pleasure, nothing remained but the taking of Rome to complete his work: about that time he enters into confederacy with Philip King of Macedon; upon condition that the Carthaginians should enjoy Italy, and should help Philip to subdue Greece: For the confirming of this Treaty Philip sends Xenophanes his Ambassador to Hannibal: but he comes upon the Coast of Italy near Tarentum, and falls in amongst the Roman Navy, where being examined what he was, and whither he went? he cunningly feigns that he was sent from King Philip to the Roman Senate to enter into a league with them against Hannibal: the Romans rejoice exceedingly at this good news, expecting help in their low condition from so potent a King, and so land Xenophanes, who presently travels to Hannibal, and dispatches his business, and so returns: but again meets with the Roman Navy, which was commanded by Q. Fulvius: he again examines Xenophanes; who tells him that he had been with the Senate at Rome, and had concluded a League betwixt Philip and them, against Hannibal: Fulvius believes him, and was about to dismiss him, but spying some in his train in African habits, he examines what they were, and growing suspicious, finds out the truth, casts them into bonds, sends them to Rome: by which means the City was saved. Lipsius. 
Ludit in humanis divina potentia rebus.   
See Strange accidents; and the Vanity of all earthly things.  
When Philip King of Macedonia heard so much good news together; viz. That Parmenio his General had obtained a notable victory over his enemies: That Alexander his son was born: And that his Chariots had won the prize at the Olympic games, all in one day, he called upon Fortune to spice his joys with some bitterness, lest he should surfeit of them, and forget himself.  
Diagoras having seen his three sons crowned with Garlands of Olive for their Victories in the Olympic Games, One came running to him with this Gratulation, Morere Diagoras, non enim in coelum ascensurus●es: As if he could have enjoyed no greater happiness on earth, than what had already befallen him.   

CHAP. LXXI. Examples of terrible Famines.  
IT's one of God's terrible rods wherewith he scourges a sinful people, Psal. 105. 16. Isai. 14. 30. & 51. 19 Jer. 14. 15. etc. & 15. 2. & 18. 21. & 24. 10. & 27. 8. & 29. 17, 18. & 34. 17. & 42. 16. Ezek. 5. 16. 17. & 14. 13, 21.  
Prayer, and repentance the means to remove it, 1 King 8. 37. 2 Chron. 20. 9  
God can preserve his in Famine, Job 5. 20▪ 22. Psal. 33. 19 & 37. 19  
The Miseries of it described, Lam. 4. 3. etc. and 5. 6, 9, 10.  
It's at God's command, 2 King 8. 1. Psal. 105. 16. Jer. 24. 10. & 29. 17.  
Famine of the Word, Amos 8. 11.  
Scriptural Examples, In Abraham's time, Gen. 12. 10. & 26. 1. In Egypt, Gen. 41. 56.  
In Canaan, Gen. 42. 5. & 47. 4. In Israel, Ruth 1. 1. In David's days, 2 Sam. 21. 1.  
In Samaria, 2 King 6. 25. In Jerusalem, 2 King 25. 3. Jer. 14. 18. & 34. 17. & 52. 6.  
The Athenians besieging Sestus, brought the inhabitants to such extremity for want of food, that having eaten up all other things, they were fain to boil their Bed-cords, and live upon them. Herod.  
Whilst King Demetrius besieged Athens, the Citizens sustained a grievous Famine, insomuch as a man and his Son sitting in a house, there fell a dead mouse from the top of the house, and they fell together by the ears about it, whilst they strove which should have it: and Epicurus the Philosopher was forced to preserve his own, and the lives of his family, by giving them a few Beans every day. Diod. Sic.  
About the year 1595. there fell out so great a famine amongst the Turks in Hungary, that the Tartar women that followed the Camp, were fain to roast their own children, and eat them. Turk Hist. p. 1060.  
In the reign of Maximinus the Roman Emperor, there was such a cruel Famine that multitudes died through hunger in the Cities; but more in the Villages: Divers brought out their best treasure, and gave it for any kind of sustenance, though never so little: Others by selling their possessions for food, fell into extreme misery. Some did eat grass, others fell upon unwholesome herbs, whereby they hurt, or poisoned their bodies: Many were driven to leave the Cities, and to beg up, and down the Countries: Some through faintness fell down in the streets, and holding up their hands cried miserably for some scraps, or fragments of bread, being ready to give up the ghost, and able to say no more than hung●●, hungry.  
In the siege of Harlem under the D. De Alva, their provisions being spent, they were forced to make bread of Linseed, and Turnips, and lived upon the flesh of Horses, Dogs, Cats, etc.  
See in my General martyrology divers remarkable stories which fell out in the time of a terrible Famine in the siege of Sancerre in France. Pap. 320. etc.  
In the late Massacre in Ireland one Mary Barlow with her six Children were all stripped stark naked, and turned out of doors, and being forced to shelter themselves in a Cave, they had nothing to eat for three week's space, but two old Calves-skins which they beat with stones, and so eat them hair and all, her children crying out to her, rather to go out, and be killed by the Irish, then to famish there.  
Whilst the Saxons here were heathens, God plagued them with such a cruel Famine, that in Sussex, many were so tormented with it, that sometimes by forty together they would get upon the rocks by the Seaside, and throwing themselves from thence, drown themselves in the Sea.  
Pegu, one of the richest, and fruitfullest Countries in the world (whence probably Solomon fetched his Gold) for it yields three harvests in the year: yet by reason of Wars, Anno Christi 1598. the City of Pegu formerly replenished with Millions of Inhabitants was so wasted by a terrible Famine that there were scarce 7000. persons, men, women, and children left therein, and those feeding on man's flesh, the Parents requiring of their children that life which not long before they gave them, and now laid them, not in their bosoms, but in their bowels: The children became living Sepulchers of their scarce dead Parents: The stronger preyed upon the weaker: and if the Famine had left on them nothing but skin and bones for those hungry raveners, they ripped up their bellies and devoured their inward parts, and breaking the skull, sucked out their brains raw. Yea, the weaker sex was by the strength of Famine armed with no less cruel despite against whomsoever they could meet in the streets of the City with their knives which they carried about them as harbingers to their teeth in these inhuman▪ humane banquets. Pur. Pilgrimag. p. 464.  
About the year 1604. the Wars in Transylvania had brought such a Famine, that roots, herbs, and leaves of trees were their usual food: Horses, Dogs, Cats, Rats, etc. were rarities to the poor, and dainties beyond their reach: yea, a Mother brought back into her womb (by unnatural means satisfying nature) her six Children, and two men a●e their own Mothers; Others cut down Malefactors from the Gallows, and did eat them. Idem. p. 289.  
The Spaniards in their first Plantation of Dariena in the West-Indes, though they met with Gold enough, yet were afflicted with such a Famine that one sold an old lean mangy Dog to his fellows for many pieces of Gold: These flayed the Dog, and cast his mangy skin, and bones of his head amongst the bushes: The next day another finds these full of Maggots, and stinking: But hunger had neither eyes nor scent: he brought it home, sod, and ate it, and found many customers that gave him a piece of gold for a dish of that mangy broth. Another found two Frogs, and sod them, which a sick man bought for two fine shirts curiously wrought with gold: others found a dead man, ●o●ten and stinking, which putrified carcase they did roast, and eat: So that of 770. men, scarce 40. (shadows of men) remained. Idem. p. 817.  
See more in my two Martyrologies.  They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger: for these pine away stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field. Lam. 4. 9  

CHAP. LXXII. Examples of God's judgements upon Witches, Conjurers, Enchanters, and Astrologers.  
IT's heathenish sin, Deut. 18 10, 11, 14. Ezek. 13. 6. 23. 2 King 9 22. Nah. 3. 4. 2 Chron. 33. 6. 2 King. 21. 6.  
Forbidden, Deut. 18. 14. Jer. 27. 9 & 29. 8. & 14. 14. Ezek 12. 24. Leu. 19 31. Mich. 5. 12. Gal 5. 20. Isai. 65. 4. & 29▪ 4.  
Wicked seek to them, 1 Sam. 6. 2. 2▪ King 17. 17. Isai. 19 3. & 47. 12, 13. Ezek. 21. 21. etc. Num. 22. 5, etc. Acts 16. 16. 1 Sam. 28. 7. Dan. 2. 2. & 4. 7. & 5. 7.  
God oft befools them, Isai. 44. 25. Mich. 3. 7. Zach. 10. 2.  
They should be slain, Exod. 22. 18. Levit. 20. 27.  
God punisheth such as seek to them, 1 Chron. 10. 13.  
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards to be defiled by them, Levit. 19 31.  
A man, or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them. Levit. 20. 27.  
Thou shalt not suffer a Witch to live, Exod. 22. 18.  
There shall not be found amongst you any one that useth Divination, or an observer of times, or an Enchanter, or a Witch, or a Charmer, or a Consulter with familiar spirits, or a Wizards, or a Necromancer▪ For all that do these things are an abomination to the Lord, Deut. 18. 10, 11, 12.  
When they shall say unto you, Seek to them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and mutter: Should not a people seek unto their God? Isai. 8. 19  
Vitellius Emperor of Rome banished all Astrologers out of Italy, enacting that if any remained he should presently be put to death. Suet.  
Domitian the Emperor also banished all Astrologers under a severe penalty, Eus. yet in his old age beving full of fears, he sent for an ginger, and asked him about his death; the ginger told him that it was near at hand, than he asked him, what he thought of himself? he told him that his destiny was, that shortly he should be torn in pieces with Dogs.  
Domitian to prove him a liar, commanded him presently to be slain, and his body to be burnt, but while it was in burning there fell out a great tempest that quenched the fire, and so his body half unburnt was devoured by Dogs. Su●t  
Constantine forbade all to ask Counsel at Witches, o● to use the help of Charmers, or Sorcerers upon pain of death.  
Saul when he sought to the Witch at Endor, instead of finding comfort, was told of his utter ruin, and destruction. 1 Sam. 28. 19  
Natholicus the 31th. King of the Scots, who had usurped the Crown, sent a trusty friend to a famous Witch to know what success he should have in his Kingdom? and how long he should live? The Witch answered, that he should shortly be murdered, not by an enemy, but by his friend. The Messenger instantly inquired by what friend? By thy self said the Witch. The Messenger at first abhorred the thought of any such villainy: but afterwards considering that it was not safe to reveal the Witches answer, and yet that it could not be concealed, he resolved rather to kill the King to the content of many, then to hazard the loss of his own head: Thereupon at his return, being in secret with the King, to declare to him the Witches answer, he suddenly slew him. Buc●an.  
Cleomedes a great Conjurer in Rome having practised the death of many little children, the Parents of them at last sought revenge on him, who to shun their fury shut himself up close in a Coffer: but when they had broken it open the Devil had carried away the Conjurer. Plut.  
Piso being accused by Tiberius for bewitching Germanicus to death, instead of defending himself, cut his own throat. Taci.  
There was in Denmark one Otto a great Magician, and a great Pirate who used to pass the Seas without the help of a ship, or any other Vessel, and by his devilish Art to raise storms, and drown his enemies; but at last being overmatched by one that was more expert in that Art then himself; he was by him drowned in the Seas. Olaus Mag.  
There was a Conjurer in Saltzburg, who attempted to gather together all the Serpents there abouts into a Ditch, and to feed them there: but as he was practising of it, the old Serpent the Devil drew him into the Ditch amongst them, where he perished miserably.  
The Governor of Mascon, a great Magician, as he was at dinner with some company, was snatched away by the Devil, hoist up into the air, and carried three times about the Town to the great astonishment of the inhabitants to whom he cried for help, but all in vain. Hugo de Cluni.  
Anno Christi 1437. in the reign of Charles the 7th. King of France, Sr. Giles of Britain, high-Constable of France, was a wicked Magician, having murdered above 160. Infants, and women great with child, with whose blood he wrote Books full of horrible Conjurations, which being proved against him, he was adjudged to be hanged, and burned to death, which was accordingly executed.  
Picus Mirandula writes that in his time a great Conjurer promised a certain Prince that he would present to him the Siege of Troy, with Hector, and Achilles fighting together as when they were alive; But as he was about his Conjurations the Devil carried him away that he was never heard of after.  
The Lord of Orue in Lorraine when Noblemen, or Gentlemen came to visit him, used (as they thought) to serve them very honourbly with all sorts of dainty dishes, and viands, but when they departed they found their stomaches empty, having eaten nothing. On a time a Lords servant going from thence having forgotten some thing behind him, went back, and suddenly entering the Hall found a Monkey beating the Lord of the house that had feasted them: others reported that he hath been seen through the chink of a door lying on his belly along upon a Table, and a Monkey scourging him very strongly, to whom he would say, Let me all ne▪ wilt thou always thus torment me? at last he fell into so great misery, and beggary that he was fain to get into an Hospital in Paris, where he ended his wreathed life.  
Anno Christi 1530. there was in Nu●●mburg a Popish Priest that studied the black Art, who coveting riches, the Devil showed him through a Crystal, treasures hidden in a part of the City: Thither therefore did the Priest go with another companion, and having digged an hollow pit, he perceived in the bottom a Coffer with a great black Dog lying by it, which whilst he beheld, the earth fell upon him, and crushed him to death. Wierus.  
Cornelius Agrippa was a great Necromancer, and was always accompanied with a familiar spirit in the shape of a black Dog: But when his end approached, he took off the Enchanted choler from the Dog's neck, saying, Get thee hence thou cursed beast, which hast utterly destroyed me: After which the Dog was never seen: and he died a miserable death. P. Jovius.  
Zoroastres King of Bactria, a great ginger and Magician was burned to death by the Devil. Theat.  
Anno Christi 1578. one Simon Pembroke of St. George's Parish in London was suspected to be a Conjurer, and used to erect figures, for which he was called in question; but whilst he was before the Judge he fell down and died, having some Conjuring Books found about him.  
Julian the Apostate sending to Delphos to inquire of the Devil the success of his Parthian War: whilst his Ambassadors were there, fire came down from heaven, and destroyed Apollo's Temple, and beat his Image all to pieces, like to the lightest, and smallest powder or dust.  
Mr. Tindal being present in a room where a Conjurer was, hindered him that he could not play his pranks. A Saints presence may hinder Satan's elbowroom from doing his tricks: See tindal's Life in my first Part: And the Like of Athanasius in his Life in the same Book.   

CHAP. LXXIII. Examples of Apparitions, and Satanical delusions.  
ANno Christi 1228. in a Synod held by the Popish Clergy at Paris in France, there was one appointed to make a Sermon, who as he was walking abroad, and meditating upon what subject to preach, the Devil appeared to him, ask him what he needed to be so solicitous about that matter: Say (saith he) in thy Sermon, The Princes of hell salute you, O ye Princes of the Church, and gladly give you thanks, for that through your default, and negligence it comes to pass, that so many souls come down to hell. Adding, that he was enforced by God to declare the same: Yea, and he gave this Priest a certain token, whereby the Synod might evidently see that he did not lie.  
On a time as Luther was walking in his garden, the Devil appeared to him in the likeness of a black Boar: But Luther slighting, and not regarding him, he vanished away.  
See his Life in my first Part.  
Luther telleth us, that when he was lodged in the Castle of Wartzhurg in a Chamber far from any company, he was many times molested by noises made by the Devil in his Chamber, and on his stairs: but I (saith he) encountered him with that sentence, Omnia subjecisti pedibus ejus, Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet: and so I laid me down, and slept in safety. Collo. Mens.  
Another of the Germane Divines in Luther's time as he was sitting at his book in his study, the Devil appeared, looking over his shoulder, which the Minister perceiving, took a piece of paper, and wrote in it, The Son of God came to dissolve the works of the Devil: and so holding up that paper to the Devil, he vanished.  
Senerclaus tells of a plain Country man at Friburg in Germany, to whom, as he lay on his deathbed, the Devil appeared in the shape of a tall, and grim man, claiming his soul, saying, Thou hast been a notorious sinner, and I am now come to set down all thy sins, and thereupon drew out paper and ink, and sitting down at a Table that stood by, began to write. The sick man said; My soul is Christ's, and all my sins were nailed to his Cross; But if thou desirest to set down my sins, write thus: All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. The Devil set that down, and bade him say on. He did; But thou, Lord, hast promised for thine own Names sake to blot out all our iniquities: And to make our scarlet sins white as snow. The Devil would not write these words, but was earnest with the man to go on in his former confession. Then said the sick man with great cheerfulness; The Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the Devil: whereupon the Devil vanished, and shortly after the sick man died.  
Mr. White of Dorchester being a member of the Assembly of Divines was appointed Minister of Lambeth; but for the present could get no convenient house to dwell in, but one that was possessed by the Devil: This he took; and not long after his maid sitting up late, the Devil appeared to her, whereupon in a great fright she ran up to tell her Master; He bid her get to bed, saying; She was well served for sitting up so late: Presently after the Devil appeared to Mr. White himself standing at his beds feet: To whom Mr. White said; If thou hast nothing else to do▪ thou mayest stand there still; And I will betake myself to my rest: and accordingly composing himself to sleep, the Devil vanished.  
Not long since at Stetin a University in Pomerania there was a young Student, that upon some discontent gave himself to the Devil, and made a bond upon the Contract, which, that it might not come to the knowledge of any, he laid up in one of his books: But it pleased God some time after, that another Student wanting that book upon some occasion knew not where to get it: at last he remembered that such an one had it, whereupon he went to him, and borrowed it of him, the young man having forgotten that he had put this bond into it. The other when he came home, began to turn over the book, and there met with the bond, and reading of it was much affrighted, and not knowing what to do, he went to Dr. Cramerus a Professor of Divinity in that University, to ask his advice, who wished him to keep the bond: the other replied that he durst not; Then said the Dr. bring it to me, and I will keep it. Some few nights after as the Dr. was in his study, the Devil came rapping at his study door, saying, Cramer, Cramer, give me by bond, for it belongs to me, and thou hast nothing to do with it. To whom the Dr. answered; Satan, Satan, thou shalt not have the bond, thou hast nothing to do with it, I have put it where thou canst not fetch it; For it is in my Bible at the third Chapter of Genesis; where these words are, The seed of the woman shall break the Serpent's head: upon this the Devil (taking his Chamber-window with him) went his way.  
Crescentius the Pope's Legate at the Council of Trent, as he was upon a time writing Letters till midnight to the Pope; being about to rise to refresh himself, there came in a great black dog, with flaming eyes, and ears hanging almost to the ground, which came to the Table where he sat, and then vanished: the Cardinal affrighted called in his servants, caused them to look about the Chamber for the Dog, and when they could not find him, he immediately fell sick, and in his sickness was always calling upon those about him to drive away the dog that clumbe upon his bed, and so continued till he died. Sleid. Comment.  
Anno Christi 1653. about the month of October, came some Quakers out of the North into Wales about V●rexham, endeavouring to win some professors to their party: Their principal design was to disgrace the Ministry, and all public Ordinances. They held universal Redemption, freewill, and falling from Grace: they published that all men have the pure seed of God in them: boasting that themselves were perfect, and without sin: that they knew at the first sight sincere Christians from hypocrites. At their meetings after long silence, sometimes one, sometimes more fell into a great and dreadful shaking, and trembling in their whole bodies, and all their joints with such risings, and swellings in their bellies, and bowels, sending forth such shrieks, yell, howl, and roar, as not only affrighted the spectators, but caused the Dogs to bark, the swine to cry, and the cattle to run about, to the astonishment of all that heard them. By these artifices one William Spencer was drawn by them to leave the Church, and to follow them, whereupon at several times he fell into the same quaking fits: And lying with one of them three several nights; the last night being much troubled, and not able to sleep, upon a sudden he heard something buzzing, and humming about the Quakers head like an humble Bee, which did sore affright him, whereupon he sought to rise: but the Quaker persuaded him to lie still: and immediately there arose a great wind, and storm, which shook the house wherein they lay: which adding much to his former fear, he again attempted to arise: but the Quaker still pressed him to lie still, persuading him to expect the Power to come (which they often promise to their Proselytes,) and thereupon he again heard the former humming noise which more and more terrified him, so that he strove vehemently to rise, but the Quaker laid his head upon Spencer's shoulder, and did blow hard like the hissing of a Goose several times towards his face, or mouth, which made him leap out of his bed in a great astonishment, crying for a light, and guide to conduct him to a neighbour's house: and upon this occasion left them altogether, testifying the truth hereof to the Quaker's face before many witnesses, the Quaker not denying it. Attested under several hands.  
See the like in the Chapter of Heresies.   

CHAP. LXXIV. Examples of Dissimulation.  
IT's forbidden, Rom. 12. 9 Psal. 26. 4. Jam. 1. 8. 1 Pet. 2. 1.  
Complained of, Josh. 7. 11. Jer. 42. 20. Prov. 26 24. Psal. 12. 2.  
Scriptural Examples, Jacob, Gen. 27. 19 jacob's sons, Gen. 34. 13. Joseph, Gen. 42. 7▪ 23. David, 1 Sam. 21. 13. Ammon, 2 Sam. 13. 6. Absalon, 2 Sam. 13. 20, 22, 28. Hushai, 2 Sam. 16. 16. & 17. 11. Joab, 2 Sam. 20. 9, 10. Jeroboams wife, 1 King. 14. 2, 5. Jehu, 2 King. 9 11, 12. & 10. 18. Sanballat, Neh. 6. 2. Shemaiah, and others, Neh●. 6. 10, 19 Esther, ch. 5. 4. with 7. 4 David's enemies, Psal. 26. 5. Jeremiah, ch. 38. 27. Ishmael, Jer. 41. 6. Herod, Matth. 2. 8. Judas, Luk. 22. 47. Joh. 12. 5, 6. False Apostles, 2 Cor. 11. 13, 14. Peter, Barnabas, and other Jews, Gal. 2. 12, 13. the Beast, Rev. 13. 11.  
Other Examples.  
Tiberius Caesar when the Empire was first proffered to him, seemed very shy in accepting of it, whereupon one noting his dissimulation said to him: Other men are slow to perform what they promise; thou dost slowly promise what thou performest. Nothing his delay in what he most desired. Eras. Apoth.  
Caligula in the beginning of his Empire seemed to be very mild, and merciful: But Theodore Gadaroeus his Master said that he was Lutum sanguine mac●ratum, noting his cruel disposition, as afterwards it came to pass.  
Nero in the first five years of his reign pretended to all manner of virtue: so that the people said that he excelled their former good Emperors: but afterwards laying aside his dissimulation, he proved a Pest and Plague to the whole world  
What devilish dissimulation Charles the 9th. King of France used to draw the Admiral, and the Protestant Nobility into his snare: See in my Gen. martyrology p. 309. etc.  
Richard Duke of Gloucester was so cunning a dissembler that he would accompany most familiarly, and jest pleasantly with such as he hated in his heart: He made his conscience in all things serve his will, though his will could not be obtained without the effusion of guiltless blood: when he had murdered King Edward the 5th. his Nephew, and his Brother in the Tower, and had cut off the heads of some of the Lords that stood in his way, he suborned one Dr. Shaw in a Sermon at Paul's Cross to blazon his honourable Birth, and Parentage, to relate his Virtues, to commend his Valour, to weaken the fame, and honour of the deceased King Edward by reason of his lasciviousness with Shore's Wife, to basterdize all his children as being born in Adultery, etc. and applying his speech to the worthiness, and goodness of Richard, he took it for granted that the people could not choose but receive him for their undoubted Sovereign, and King, and so he strove to have prepared the multitude to have shouted when Richard came in, and to have cried, King Richard, King Richard: but he failed of his purpose, for every man was silent, and more surprised with wonder then with applause, to see how wickedly these businesses were carried on. The next day the Duke of Buckingham went to Guildhall in London, and there to the Citizens endeavoured by like arguments to make Richard the Protector the right, and undoubted heir, and inheriter of the Crown, and though the people took no content in this speech, nor by their voices assented to that which was delivered, yet he procured the Lord Major, and Aldermen the next day to go with him, and many other Lords to Bainard's Castle to the Protector, where they offered him to receive him for their lawful King, entreating him to accept of the burden: But ofttimes he refused to grant their request: yet at last (seeming to be overcome by their importunity) he assented: and thus by their persuasions he gained his own hearts desire. Mart. Chron.   

CHAP. LXXV. Examples of Envy.  
ENvy dangerous, Job 5. 2. Prov. 14. 13. & 27. 4. Matth. 27. 18. Mar. 15. 10. Act. 7. 9 & 13. 45. & 17. 5. Rom. 1. 29. Phil. 4. 15. 1. Tim. 6. 4. Tit. 3. 3. Jam. 4. 5. Eccl. 4. 4. Jam. 3. 14, 16.  
Forbidden, Prov 3. 31. & 23. 17. Esay 11. 13. and 26. 11. 1 Pet 2. 1. Rom. 13. 13. 1 Cor. 3. 3. Gal. 5. 26. 2 Cor. 12. 20. Gal. 5. 21. Psal. 37. 1. Prov. 24. 1, 19  
Threatened, Ezek. 35. 11.  
Scriptural Examples: Achitophel envied Hushai, 2 Sam. 17. 23. the Israelites, Moses, Psal. 106. 16. the Philistims, Isaac, Gen. 26. 14. Rachel her sister, Gen. 30. 1. Jacob's sons, Joseph, Gen. 37. 11. Josuah for Moses, Num. 11. 29. the elder son, the Prodigal, Luk. 15. 28. the Priests, Jesus, Matth. 21. 15. Cain, Abel, Gen. 4. 5. the Jews, Paul, Act. 13. 45. & 17. 5. the Princes, Daniel, Chap. 6. 3, etc. Saul, David, 1 Sam. 18. 7, 8. the Apostles, Luk. 9 49. Satan, our first Parents, Gen. 3. 1, etc. Dathan, and Abiram, Moses.  
Other Examples:  
Themistocles did so envy Aristides for that favour which he found in Athens, that when he had no other exceptions against him, he suggested to the people, that Aristides by his just and upright dealing engrossed all matters of Judicature into his own hands, and thereby affected the sole power, and overthrow of all their other Tribunals, for which he caused him to be banished. Plut.  
Their banishment was called Ostracism, and the manner was thus; Every Citizen was to write his name in a shell whom he would have banished, and if 6000 did not concur in their judgements, there could be no Ostracism: Now when Aristides was to be banished, a certain illiterate Citizen met him in the street, and because he could not write himself, desired him to set down Aristides his name in his shell: Aristides wondering at it, asked him whether he had ever suffered any wrong from Aristides, or whether he knew him if he saw him? No, said the other, I know him not, neither did he ever wrong me, but yet I envy him because her hath gotten the surname of Just. Aristides wondering at it, took the man's shell, wrote down his own name, and so delivered it, never discovering himself to him. Plut.  
After the great Battle of Platea betwixt the Persians, and Grecians, which was obtained by the valour, and wisdom of Themistocles, and Aristides, all the Grecian Captains, having sworn upon the Altar, that according to their Consciences they would give their voices to him that best deserved it, every one gave himself the first place for worthiness, and the second to Themistocles, though it was full sore against their wills, every one much envying his glory. Plut.  
Alexander M. having given to Taxilis, an Indian King a thousand Talents, Meleager one of his friends told him, that he was glad that he had found something in India which was worth a thousand Talents: to whom Alexander answered, Invidos homines nihil aliud quam ipsorum esse tormenta: that envious persons were a great torment to themselves. Q. Cur.  
Cambyses King of Persia slew his brother Smerdis out of envy, because he could draw a stronger bow than himself, or any of his followers. Horod.  
Phidias that curious workman that made Minerva's shield with so much Art, was out of envy falsely accused by Meno, another workman, and being condemned was forced to drink poison. Plut.  
Cato Major was so envied for his wisdom, and virtue, that forty six times he was publicly accused and forced to plead his cause before the people, yet always came off clear. Sab.  
Mutius a Citizen of Rome was noted to be of such an envious, and malevolent a disposition, that Publius one day observing him to be very sad, said, Either some great evil is happened to Mutius, or some great good to another. Suet.  
Caligula out of envy caused Esius Proculus to be slain, because he was a beautiful young man. Ravis.  
Adrian the Emperor did so envy the glory of Trajan his predecessor, that he gave away Armenia. Assyria, and Mesopotamia to the Parthians, which Trajan had conquered; and broke down a bridge over the River Danubius which Trajan had built with great cost, and labour. Volat.  
Invidia virtutis comes.  A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones, Prov. 14. 30.  

CHAP. LXXVI. Examples of Fame, Name, Renown.  
IT's desirable, Prov. 15. 30. Phil. 4. 8. Zeph. 3. 19, 20. Prov. 22. 1. Deut. 26. 19 2 Sam. 7. 9 1 King. 1. 47. Gen. 12. 2. 1 Chron. 17. 8.  
It's gotten by faith, and obedience, Rom. 1. 8. & 16. 19 Heb. 11. 2. By sufferings for Christ, Phil. 1. 13. Heb. 11. 39  
Scriptural Examples: Some before the flood, Gen. 6. 4. Solomon, 1 King. 4. 31. & 10. 1, 6. David, 1 Chron. 14. 17. Mordecai, Esth. 9 4. Some, 1 Chr. 5. 24. Uzziah, 2 Chron. 26. 15.  
Other Examples.  
Alexander Magnus when he came to Achilles' Tomb fell a weeping to consider, that he had Homer to sing his praises, and to perpetuate them, whereas he had no such Poet to set forth his commendations. Fulgos.  
Lysander the Lacedaemonian seeking after fame, had always about him Chaerilus the Poet, that he might celebrate in verse all his victories, and virtues. Idem.  
L. Sylla, when a certain Poet had made some verses in his commendation, thinking that his fame would be rather obscured, then continued by so mean a Poet, gave him a great reward that he should write no more of him. Idem.  
Pompey the Great when Theophanes of Mitylene had written his great Victories and praises, by way of recompense bestowed a City upon him. Val. Max.  
Augustus Caesar when he made his will, affixed to it four books wherein all his great actions were recorded, requiring that they should be engraven in brazen Pillars at his Sepulchre. Dion.  
AElius Adrianus wrote the History of his own actions with great diligence, and lest coming out in his own name the truth should be questioned, he published them in the name of one of his Freedmen. Fulgos.  
Alphonsus of Arragon, King of Sicily, seeking glory, and fame, did not only build many stately edifices; but kept about him Panormitan, an excellent Poet, and Bartholomew Faccius, a skilful Historian to record his actions. Idem.  
The Cities built by Alexander, Seleucus, the Caesars, etc. and called after their own names, show how ambitious they were of renown.  
The same Alexander commanded that no man should draw his picture but Apelles, the most exquisite Painter in the world; and that his statue should not be made in brass, by any one but Lysippus, the most excellent workman in that kind: And he bargained with Chaerilus the Poet, that for every good verse which he made in his praise, he should have a piece of gold, and for every bad one, a box on the ear. Eras.  
When Alexander M. had overthrown the walls of Thebes, Phryne, an harlot, proffered at her own charges to build them up again, upon condition that there might be engraven upon them; Alexander overthrew them, but Phryne restored them. Idem.  
Thucydides accused Pericles to the people of Athens, for bestowing such great sums of money upon excellent workmen for making pictures, and Statues: whereupon Pericles asked the people what they thought that those things had cost? They answered, Very much. Well (saith Pericles) I then will be at the whole charge of them, provided that my name may be set upon them all. Upon this the people changed their minds, and commanded that they should be paid for out of the common treasury. Idem.  
Belisa●ius after he had often overcome the Goths in Italy, and had taken prisoner their King Vitiges, as also Gilimer, King of the Vandals in afric, and had settled afric, and Sicily in peace, and often triumphed over the Persians: He caused a golden Cross of an hundred pounds' weight beset with precious stones to be made, and therein to be engraven all his victories, which he dedicated to St. Peter's Church in Rome, presuming that out of respect to the holiness of the place, it would continue there as a lasting Monument of his praises. Fulgos.  
Cornelius Gallus being sent by Octavius Caesar to govern Egypt; began to grow very proud of his great honour: Commanding his Statues to be erected in all the chiefest places of Egypt, and his actions to be engraven upon the Pyramids. Dion.  A good name is better than precious ointment, Eccles. 7. 1.  

CHAP. LXXVII. Examples of Incontinence, Impudence, and Rapes.  
COndemned, 2 Tim. 3. 3.  
The punishment of it, Deut. 22. 23 etc. Host 4. 10, 13, 14. Ephes. 5. 5. 1 Tim. 1. 10. Heb. 13. 4. Rev. 21. 8. & 22 15. 1 Cor. 6. 9 Leu. 21. 9 Heb. 13. 4.  
The evil of it, Prov. 6. 26, etc. Host 4. 11. 2 King. 9 22. 1 Cor. 6. 13, etc. Gal. 5. 19 Prov. 29. 3. Luk. 15. 30.  
Whores described. Prov. 7. 10.  
Forbidden, Leu. 19 29. Act. 15. 20, 29. 1 Cor. 6. 18. Ephes. 5. 3. Col. 3. 5. 1 Thess. 4. 3. 1 Cor. 5. 9, 11. Heb. 12. 16.  
Complained of, Host 4. 14. Judas 7. Rom. 1. 29. Jer. 5. 7. Prov. 7. 13. Ezek. 2. 4. & 3. 7. Jer. 3. 3. & 6. 15.  
Remedies of it, 1 Cor. 7. 2. Matth. 5. 19 Job 31. 1.  
Scriptural Examples: Rahab, Josu. 2. 1. Samson, Judg. 11. 1. & 16. 1. two women, 1 King. 3. 16. Ammon, 2 Sam. 13. 14. Benjamites, Judg. 19 25. Elie's sons, 1 Sam. 2. 22. An Israelite, Num. 25. 6. Sechem, Gen. 34. 2. Judah, Gen. 38. 16. Jesabel, 2 King. 9 3. the strumpet, Prov 7. 13. the women, Jer. 44. 15, 16. Potiphar's wife, Gen. 39 12. Absalon, 2 Sam. 16. 22. Ammon, 2 Sam. 13. 11.  

Examples of Impudence.  
Other Examples.  
Ninias' the son of Ninus and Semiramis, kept himself always shut up in his Palace, and wholly spent his time amongst whores, and Catamites. Diod. Sic.  
The like course did Sardanapalus take, thinking that all his felicity consisted in luxury, and uncleanness. At last Arbaces, and Belochus two of his Princes conspired against him, and besieged him in Ninive, and when he saw that he could hold out no longer, he caused a great pile of wood to be made in his Palace, in which he shut up all his Concubines, and Catamites together with all his gold, silver, and treasures, and so setting it on fire, he cast himself into it, whereby they all perished together. Diod. Sic.  
Candaules King of Lydia having a very beautiful woman to his wife, would needs make one of his Nobles called Gyges a witness thereof: and placing him behind the hangings in his Chamber, he caused his wife to strip herself naked, and to walk up and down the Chamber, that so Gyges might the better see her complete beauty: but when the Queen came afterwards to hear of i●, she caused Gyges to kill the King her husband, and then married him, saying; That she was only fit for him that had so seen her nakedness. Herod.  
Megahysus General to Darius in Europe, sent Ambassadors to Amyntas King of Macedon, requiring him to send Darius' earth, and water, in token of subjection: Amyntas fearing the Persian power assented to it, and made the Ambassadors a great supper; these Persians being merry with wine, required Amyntas to bring forth his wives, and daughters for their further entertainment; Amyntas consented, brought them forth, and placed them over against the Ambassadors, who being almost drunken, they began to kiss the Matrons, and Virgins, and immodestly to handle their breasts: Alexander the son of Amyntas taking this in scorn, desired his father to withdraw himself, whilst he chastised the petulancy of the Persians: and then calling forth the women, as if it were for them to dress themselves more curiously, he caused divers youths to be dressed in their apparel, who carrying daggers under their clothes; when the drunken Ambassadors began to handle them immodestly, with their daggers they slew them all. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Claudius' Tib. Caesar was so impudent, that he caused naked maids, and women to bring in, and attend upon him at Supper. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Examples of Rapes.  
Solon made a Law amongst the Athenians, that if any one ravished a free woman he should pay an hundred Drachmas, and the Pander that procured it should pay 20 Drachmas: As also that it should be lawful for any man to sell his daughter, or sister, if she committed whoredom before marriage. Plut.  
Two young men of Sparta being sent to the Oracle of Apollo at Delphos, in their journey lodged at the house of one Scedasus in Leuctra, a good man, and given much to hospitality: this Scedasus had two daughters, beautiful Virgins, upon whom these young men cast wanton eyes, and as they came back again, they turned into the same house, at which time Scedasus was from home, and the maids gave them kind entertainment, but they seeing their opportunity ravished them, and when they saw them make grievous moan for the wrong which they had suffered, they murdered them, and threw them into a pit, and so departed. Not long after Scedasus came home, and missing his daughters, looked up, and down for them; at last a little Dog that he had came whining to him, and ran out of doors inviting him to follow, which at last he did, and the dog brought him to the pit into which they were thrown, whence he drew them out, and hearing by his neighbours that those two men had been again at his house, he concluded that they were the murderers, and therefore went to Lacedaemon, to complain to the Magistrates of that barbarous cruelty, where he made his moan first to the Ephori, and being neglected by them, then to the Kings, and they also neglecting it, he complained to the people, and finding no redress, he with hands lift up to heaven complained to the gods, and then stabbed himself: but God left not this wickedness long unpunished, for shortly after in a great battle which the Lacedæmonians fought in Leuctra against the Thebans, they were overthrown, and abundance of them were slain. Xenoph.  
When Alexander M. took the City of Thebes by storm, one of his Captains ravished Timoclea, a Lady of admirable beauty, after which he asked her where she had hid her gold, and jewels? she told him, she would show him the place, and so taking him into her Orchard, she showed him a deep pit, which whilst he stooped to look into, she pushed him into it, and then overwhelmed him with stones: for this she was accused, and brought before Alexander, who asked her who she was? She with an undaunted courage answered: I am the sister of Theagines, who lost his life, fight valiantly against thee for the liberty of Greece at Cheronaea: Alexander wondering at her beauty, and boldness, set her, and all her children at liberty. Diod. Sic.  
Alexander M. having conquered Persia, and taken Persepolis the regal City, made a great feast to his Captains, at which many Courtesans were also present, and amongst the rest, Thais, that famous Athenian strumpet, who having bewitched Alexander with her beauty, persuaded him to burn down the Queen's Palace, which was so stately a thing, that the like was not in the world. Parmenio much dissuaded him from it, telling him what a dishonour it would be to him, by such a shameful act to destroy that which he had gotten by his virtue, and valour, and how distasteful it would be to all the asiatics, who would thereby judge that he came not to conquer, and to possess, but to lay waste Asia: but Alexander was so intoxicated with this harlot, that to gratify her, he refused that good counsel, and caused it to be burnt down. Q. Cur.  
Aurelius a Roman Painter, was so impudent, that all his delight was to draw the pictures of whores, and harlots, in immodest postures. Plin.  
Aristogiton an Athenian Orator was so impudent in his whoredoms, that the Athenians called him Dog. Volat.  
Octavianus Caesar banished his daughter Julia into a certain Island, for that in an immodest manner she frequented feasts in the night time. Dion.  She caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him: Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning, let us solace ourselves with loves, Prov. 7. 13, 18.   

CHAP. LXXVIII. Examples of God's Judgements on the Jews for crucifying Christ, and their other wickedness.  
THe Jews were banished Rome, Act. 18 2.  
They persecuted Paul, 2 Cor. 11. 24. Act. 21. 27. & 23. 12. & 25 2, 7. & 9 23.  
They were desperately hardened, 1 Cor. 1. 22, 23. 1 Thess. 2. 15.  
Reject the Gospel of Christ, Act. 13. 46.  
The Jews which crucified the Lord of life, and wished that his blood might be upon them, and their children, presently after, through the just Judgement of God, had blood to drink in full measure: For besides their afflictions in divers Countries, being tossed up, and down by the Deputies of the Romans; There were slain in Caesarea 20000 in one day. At Alexandria 50000 another day: At Zabulon, and Joppa 8400, besides the burning of the Towns. At Damascus 10000 had their throats cut. In the siege of Jerusalem they were so famished, that Oxens dung was accounted good meat: Others fed upon old leather, and some women boiled their own children, and did eat them. Many thinking to save their lives by flying to the Romans were slit in pieces to search for gold, and Jewels in their guts: two thousand died thus miserably in one night: 97000 were taken prisoners at the taking of the City by Titus: eleven hundred thousand were slain. As for the prisoners some of them were carried to Rome in triumph. Others were slain in sundry places at the Conquerors will: Some were torn in pieces, and devoured by wild beasts: Others were compelled to march in Troops against their fellows, and to kill one another to make the spectator's sport. The relics of these wretched people were dispersed into all Nations under heaven, having no Magistrates of their own to protect them, but were, and still are altogether at the will, and discretion of the Lords of those Countries where they sojourn: so that no Nation in the world is so vile, and contemptible as the Jews.  
In the time of Julian the Apostate he gave leave to the Jews to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem; but so soon as they had laid the foundations thereof, all was overthrown by an earthquake, many thousands of them being overwhelmed with the mines; and those which were left, were slain, and scattered by a tempest, and thunder.  
The Jews at Imnester near Antioch celebrating their accustomed Plays, and Feasts, in the midst of their jollity according to their custom, they reviled Christ, and in contempt to him, got a Christian's child, and hung him upon a Cross, and after many mocks, and taunts whipped him to death. So also they served a boy called Simeon, Anno Christi 1476. And another in Fretulium five years after. At another time they took a Carpenter's son in Hungary, in contempt of Christ, whom they called the son of a Carpenter, and cutting all his veins sucked out all his blood with quills: And being apprehended and tortured, they confessed that they had done the like at Thirna four years before, and that they could not be without Christian blood, for that therewith they anointed their Priests: But at all these times their wickedness being discovered, they suffered just punishment, by hanging, burning, or some other cruel death.  
Anno Christi 1492. one Eleazar a Jew bought the holy Host of a Popish Priest, and most despitefully thrust it through with his knife, for which he was burned; and the like have others of them done at several times. Fincel.  
Anno Christi 1407. a Jew stole the picture of Christ out of a Church, and chrust it in contempt many times thorough with his sword, out of which when blood miraculously issued, the caitiff would have burned it: but being taken in the manner by some Christians, they stoned him to death. Gasp. AEdio. l. 3. c. 6.  
The Jews whilst they were suffered to live here in England, used every year to steal some Christian's child, and on Good-Priday to crucify him in despite of Christ, and the Christian Religion.  
Thus they served a child at Lincoln, Anno Christi 1255. under the Reign of King Henry the third: And another at Norwich, having first circumcised him, and kept him a whole year: For which being apprehended thirty two of them were put to death at Lincoln, and twenty at Norwich: Others of them being besieged at York when they could hold out no longer, cut their own throats, whereby fifteen hundred of them perished at that time. At Northhampton many of them were burnt for attempting to set the City on fire with wildfire: And at last for their many wicked practices, they were utterly banished the Kingdom of England by King Edward the first, Anno Christi 1291. for which the Commons gave the King a Fifteenth.  
Judea hath now only some few parcels of rich ground found in it, that men may guess the goodness of the cloth by the fineness of the shreads, wherein the Word of God is fulfilled, Psal. 107. 34. He turneth a fruitful Land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.  
In the Reign of Adrianus the Emperor, he sent Severus his General against the Jews, who by reason of their multitudes would not try it out in a set battle, but proceeding more warily, and taking his opportunity, he by degrees took fifty of their fortified Castles, razed nine hundred, and fourscore of their best Towns, and slew five hundred, and eighty thousand of their men: besides innumerable multitudes which perished by famine, sickness, and fire: so that almost all Judaea was left destitute: and Adrian by an Edict prohibited the Jews from coming near to Jerusalem, or once from any high place to look towards the same, or the Region adjoining. Dion.  
Salmanticensis saith, that there was a decree made at Rome, that no Jew should ever enter Cyprus (the place where their rebellion began) and that Adrian destroyed twice as many Jews as Moses brought out of Egypt: He razed Jerusalem, and not far from it built another City (the now Jerusalem) and called it after his own name AElia. And over the gate of this City he placed the Statues of swine, which were faithful Porters to prohibit the superstitious jews from entrance. This was about the year 135.  
St. Hierom tells us, that in his time on that day wherein Jerusalem was taken by the Romans, you may see decrepit women, and old ragged men, and many wretched people (but pitied of none) with blubbered cheeks, black arms, dishevelled hair, howling, and lamenting for the ruins of their Sanctuary, in their bodies, and habits bearing, and wearing ●he sad characters of Divine vengeance, of whom the Soldiers also exact their fee, for liberty of further weeping: so that they which formerly sold the blood of Christ, are now fain to buy their own tears.  
In the Reign of Trajan (Adrian's predecessor) the Jews rebelled in Egypt, and Cyrene, where they slew many Greeks, and Romans, did eat their flesh, gird themselves with their guts, embrued themselves with their blood, and clothed themselves with their skins: many they sawed in sunder from the Crown downwards, many they cast to the Beasts, etc. Hereupon Trajan sent against them Martius Turbo, who destroved many thousands of them: and fearing lest the Jews in Mesopotamia should break out into the like outrages, he commanded Lucius Quietus to destroy them utterly, who so diligently executed his will▪ that the Emperor to recompense his service made him Precedent of Judea. Dion.  
In Crect there arose amongst them a false Prophet that affirmed himself to be Moses that led the Israelites through the Red-sea, telling them that he was come to lead them through the Sea into the holy Land: Thus for a whole year he went from City to City amongst them, persuading them to leave their riches to any that would take them, and to follow him; and at a day appointed he went before them to a Promontory of the Sea, and there bidsthem leap in, which many doing perished in the waves, and more would have done but that some Christian Merchants, and Mariners saved some, and stayed the madness of others: But when the jews sought to revenge themselves on this counterfeit Moses, he could no where be found, and thereupon they concluded him to be the Devil in humane shape that thus sought their destruction. Socrates.  
Adrian banished 500000 of them into Spain, whence they were again banished by Ferdinand, and Isabel, Anno Christi 1492. at which time there went out of Spain 120000 Families: From thence they passed into Tuscany, and the Pope's Dominions, but were again banished thence by Paul the fourth and Pius the fifth. But it would be endless to show what miseries they have endured ever since they committed that great sin.   

CHAP. LXXIX. Images, Idols.  
FOrbidden, Exod 20. 4. & 23. 24. & 34. 13. Deut. 16. 22. Leu. 26. 1. Num. 33. 52. Deut. 7. 5 Ezek. 30. 13. Leu. 19 4. Act. 15. 20.  
Destroyed, 2 King. 3. 2. & 10. 17, 26. & 11. 18. & 18. 4. & 23. 14. 2 Chron. 14. 3, 5 & 23. 17. & 31. 1. & 34. 4, 7. Isa. 30 22. jer. 43. 13. & 50. 2. Ezek. 6. 4. 2 Chron. 15. 16. & 33. 15. 1 King 15. 12. Isa. 2. 20. & 31. 7. Host 14. 8.  
They called them gods, Gen. 31. 30. 2 King. 17. 31. & 1. 2. Act. 19 27. Exod. 32. 4.  
Worshipped them, jer. 3. 9  
Trusted in them, jer. 48. 13. Isa. 42. 17. Psal. 115. 8. Hab. 2. 18. Consulted with them, Ezek. 21. 21.  
Swore by them, jer. 5. 7. & 12. 16. Zeph. 1. 5. 1 King. 19 2. & 20. 10.  
They are teachers of lies, Hab. 2. 18. jer. 10. 8. and profit nothing, Isa. 44. 10.  
Much question there is about the beginning of Idolatry: These three causes seem not improbable:  
When a father mourned grievously for his son taken away by immature death, he made his Image, which in process of time was worshipped as a god; and served with Ceremonies, and Sacrifices.  
The people made the Images of great Tyrants, and honoured them, that so they might by this flattery live the more peaceably under them.  
The ambitious skill of the workman, that through the beauty of the work the multitude being alured, took him for a god, that a little before was honoured but as a man.  
Lactantius saith, That when Noah cast off his son Cham for his wickedness. he went into Canaan, and his posterity being ignorant of God, because their Founder or Prince received not of his father rules for God's worship, quickly sell to Idolatry: The Egyptians being not covered with houses by reason of the temperate air, observing the motions of the stars, whilst they often viewed them more curiously fell to worship them: After which they invented monstrous shapes of Beasts, and worshipped them: Others scattered into other regious, admiring the Heavens, Sun, Moon, Earth, Sea, without Images, or Temples worshipped them. and sacrificed to them, till afterwards they erected Temples, and Images to their most puissant Kings, and ordained to them sacrifices, and Incense, etc.   

CHAP. LXXX. Exmples of Superstition.  
TO do that in God's worship which he commands not is superstition, jer. 32. 35.  
To do that which is right in our own eyes, Deut. 12. 8. Judg. 17. 6. Numb. 15. 39 Observers of times, Deut. 18. 10, 14. Leu. 19 26. Gal. 4. 10. False worship, Deut. 17. 3. & 29. 26. Exod. 20. 25, 26. men's traditions, Matth. 15. 3, 9 Col. 2. 22. Mar. 7. 4, 7. Will-worship, Col. 2. 18, 21, 23.  
Scriptural Examples: They which take up any thing on their own heads, and put Religion therein; as, The Israelites not eating the sinew▪ Gen. 32. 32. Gideon in making an Ephod, Judg. 8. 27. Philistines not treading on the threshold, 1 Sam. 5. 5. Rachel stealing her father's Idols, Gen. 31, 19 Balaam in trying the Lord in several places, Num. 23. 1, 14, 27, 28. Naaman in taking two Mules load of earth, etc. 2 King. 5, 17. Micha his house of gods, Judg. 17. 5. the Danites, Judg. 18. 17. worshippers in high places, 1 King. 12. 31, 32. & 14. 23. & 15. 14. 2 King. 15. 4. 2 Chron. 33. 17. Scribes, and Pharisees, Matth. 15. 3, 9 Mar. 7. 4, 7. Joh. 18. 28. Galatians, Ch. 4. 9, 10. Colossians, Ch. 2. 21, 16, 18, 23. All the heathen in their Idolatry, Act. 17. 22.  
Other Examples.  
The Egyptians of all other Nations were most foolish, and vain in their superstitions; for they did not only worship the dead, as Isis, Serapis, and Anubis, but even the basest of living creatures, as Dogs, Cats, Crocodiles, Hawks, Ichnumons, Wolves, etc. To these they gave food; consecrated fields, and tributes to them, the Images of these they carried in their Ensigns, and if any man killed any of these, they were punished with death for it. Lipsius. Also in the time of a great Famine they spared these creatures, and chose rather to feed upon man's flesh: yea they fed these creatures with man's flesh to preserve their lives. Diod. Sic.  
The Carthaginians were so superstitious that they used to sacrifice men, and boys to Saturn, in the arms of whose brazen Image they used to lay them, and then to tumble them alive into a pit of fire; and this they did upon certain days each year: but especially they multiplied these Sacrifices in the time of any public calamity; so that having suffered a great loss by Agathocles, they resolved to offer 200 young Nobleman's sons to appease the angry Deity; yea, and there were so many youths that voluntarily offered themselves hereunto. Plut.  
When S●e●igrade in Egy●us was besieged by the Great Turk, a Traitor within (knowing how superstitiously the Garrison Soldiers abhorred tasting any thing that they deemed unclean) threw a dead dog into the only Well that supplied the City with water: upon the discovery whereof the Soldiers chose rather to die then to drink of it, whereupon the City was delivered up to the Turk: See Scanderbeg's Life in my second Part.  
The Idol Moloch, or Saturn, amongst the Idolatrous Jews was represented by a Manlike Brazen body, and with the head of a Calf. The children offered to Moloch were enclosed within the body of this Idol which was compassed about with a great fire, and as the Idol heated, the Sacrificers filled the air with the noise of Instruments, that the pitiful cries of the Sacrificed children might not be heard.  
The women mourning for Thammus, Ezek. 8. 14. were such as mourned in their sacrifices to Isis, the wife of Osiris, after the Idolatrous manner of the Egyptians.   

CHAP. LXXXI. Life, Long life, Life sweet.  
THe age of the ante-diluvian Patriarches.  
Adam lived 930 years. Seth lived 912 years. Enos lived 905 years. Cainan lived 910 years. Mahalaleel lived 895 years. Jared lived 962 years. Enoch lived before his translation 365 years. Methuselah lived 969 years. Lamech lived 777 years.  
After the Flood.  
Noah lived 950 years. Shem lived 600 years. Arphaxad lived 438 years. Salah lived 433 years. Eber lived 464 years. Peleg lived 239 years. Reu lived 239 years. Serug lived 230 years. Nahor lived 148 years. Terah lived 205 years. Abraham lived 175 years. Isaac lived 180 years.  
Long life is promised as a blessing in these Scriptures, Exod. 20. 12. Psal. 91. 16. Prov. 3. 2. Isa. 65. 22. Ephes. 6. 3.  
Anno Christi 1128. in the reign of Lewis the Gross King of France there died Johannes de Temporibus, who had been Armour-bearer to Charles the Great, and was when he died 361 years old. Naucle.  
There came a man of Bengala to the Portugals in the East-Indies, who was 335 years old: And the old men of the Country testified that they had heard their ancestors speak of his great age: He was not book-learned, yet was a speaking Chronicle of those forepast times: His teeth had sometimes fa●ne out, yet others came up in their rooms. For this his miraculous age the Sultan of Cambaia had allowed him a stipend to live on; the like also did the Governor of Portugal; having now dispossessed the aforenamed Sultan. P. Pilgrimage. p. 481.  
Antigonus observing one of his Soldiers to be a very valiant man, and ready to adventure upon any desperate service, yet withal observing that he looked very pale, and lean, would needs know of him what he ailed, and finding that he had on him a secret, and dangerous disease, he caused all possible means to be used for his recovery: which when it was effected, the King observed him to be less forward in service then formerly, and demanding the reason of it, he ingenuously confessed; That he now felt the sweetness of life, and therefore was loath to lose it.   

CHAP. LXXXII. Mirth, Facetious speeches, Pithy sentences.  
THemistocles used in mirth to say, that of all other people, the Grecians were the most powerful, and that of the Grecians, the Athenians ruled over most: and that he ruled the Athenians, and that his Wife ruled him, and his young Son ruled his Wife. Herod.  
On a time one requested Lycurgus to set up a popular Government in Lacedaemon, where the meanest might have as much authority as the greatest: Begin, saith he, first to do it in thine own house. Plut.  
An other asked him why he appointed such mean things, and of so little value to be offered to the gods? Because, saith he, we should never be weary of serving them. Plut.  
One of his Citizens ask him how they might defend themselves against their enemies? If, saith he, ye be poor, and no man covets more than another.  
Another ask him if it were not meet to enclose their City with walls? Can, saith he, that City be without walls, that is environed with men, though it be not compassed with stones? Plut.  
Demaratus the Lacedaemonian being asked by a busy fellow, who was the honestest man in Lacedaemon? Even he, saith he, that is least like unto thyself. Plut.  
An Orator of Athens saying to Plistonax that the Lacedæmonians were ignorant, and illiterate: Thou sayest true, quoth he, for we of all the Grecians have learned none of your ill conditions. Plut. One of them beiug requested to go hear the Nightingale counterfeited naturally: I have, said he, heard the Nightingale herself. Plut.  
A Boy beiug promised an Hardy cock of the game,▪ that would die in the place: Na●, said he, give me not those which will die, but with fight will kill others. Plut.  
Paedaritus a worthy man in Lacedemom being left out in the election of the 300. Senators went home merrily, saying, It d●th me good to see that there are ●ound three hundred men in the City better than myself. Plut.  
Some that had studied Music, and other Arts, used to mock Themistocles when he was young for his ignorance, to whom he gave this answer: Indeed I cannot tune a● ill, Harp; or Lute, but if you put a weak, little, and obscure City into▪ my hands, I know how to make it Noble, Strong, and Great.  
When in his youth his actions were light, and unconstant, he used to say, that a ragged Colt oft proves a good Horse, especially if▪ he be will broken, and ridden Plut.  
Themistocles sailing too, and fro amongst the confederates of the Athenians, to gather a Tribute, when he came to the Andr a●s, and found them backward to pay; he told them that he brought two mighty gods along with him, viz. Love, and Force,: To which they answered, that they also had two great goddesses to withstand him: viz. Poverty, and impossibility. Plut▪  
Themistocles being banished Greece was forced to fly for refuge ro the King of Persia, with whom he found great favour, and was advanced to a great estate, whereupon he said to his children: My sons, we should have been undone, if we had not been undone. Periss●mus, nisi periissemus. Plut.  
Brennus with his Gauls besieging the City of Clusium in Italy, the Romans sent Ambassadors to him to ask him what wrong the Clusians had done unto him that he was come to War against them? Brennus' smiling, answered: Herein the Clusians do us wrong, in that being few, and occupying much land they will not give it us that need it more than they: the like do you Romans to all your neighbours, if they will not impart their goods to you. Plut.  
Menecrates the Physician, because he had restored many mad men to their wits, was surnamed Jupiter, which he was so proud of that writing to Agesilaus King of Sparta, he began his letrer thus: Menecrates Jupiter, regi Agesilao salutem: to which Agesilaus wrote back, Agesilaus Rex, Menecrati sanam mentem. Plut.  
One praising a certain Orator highly in the Presence of Agesilaus King of Sparta, for that he could admirably set forth small matters with specious words; He answered, But I do not think it worthy their labour who put a great shoe upon a little foot. Xenoph.  
Another ask him by what means a man might attain to a good name, and fame? he answered, Si loqua●ur quae sunt optima, & faciat quae sunt honestissima: If he always speaks those things which are best, and doth those things which are most honest. Idem.  
A Captain of the Paeonians having slain an enemy, cut off his head, and brought it to Alexander M. saying, O King, with us this gift uses to be rewarded with a cup of Gold. Yea, saith Alexander, with an empty cup, but I will drink to thee this full cup of Wine. Diod. Sic.  
Augustus Caesar his motto was, Festina lentè, and he used to say, Sat celeriter fit, quicquid fit satis benè; A thing well done is twice done. Plut. As also, that to get some small profit with great danger, is like those that fish with a golden hook, who hazard more than the fish is worth. Plut.  
A certain Roman Knight coming to Adrian the Emperor to request a favour of him, received a denial: the Knight was old, and had a very grey beard, but a few days after, having coloured his beard black, like a young man, he came to the Emperor again about the same business: the Emperor perceiving the fraud, said to him; I would be very glad to gratify you in your desire, but a few days past, I denied it to your Father: and therefore it would not be just to grant that to the son, which I refused to the father. Imp. Hist.  
Apollonius being asked (as to entrap him) what he thought of Nero's singing? fearlessly, answered the bloody Tigellinus, Nero's favourite; I think (said he) far better than you; for you repute him worthy to sing, but I to hold his peace. And so truly it was, for his voice was but weak, and hollow, and therefore to help it, he used to lie on his back with a leaden plate on his breast, and to fast certain days in every month with nothing but oil. Pliny.  
At the Battle of Newport, the Prince of Orange having the Spanish Army before him, and the Sea behind him, spoke thus to his Soldiers; If you will live, you must either eat up these Spaniards, or drink up this Sea.  
When Luther first appeared against the Pope, Albertus Crantzius (a Bishop that approved of his project, but thought it impossible to be brought to pass) wrote thus unto him; Frater, Frater, Abi in Cellam, & dic Miserere mei Deus; Friar, Friar, go into thy Cloister, and follow thy beads: This business is too hard for thee to undertake.  
When amongst many Articles exhibited to our King Henry the 7th. by the Irish against the Earl of Kildare, the last was; Finally, all Ireland cannot rule this Earl: Then (quoth the King) this Earl shall rule all Ireland, and so made him Deputy thereof. Camb. Remains. p. 271.  
King John of England being persuaded by one of his Courtiers to untomb the bones of one, who whilst he lived had been his great enemy. O no, (quoth the King) would to God that all mine enemies were as honourably buried.  
A little before the Spanish Invasion in eighty eight, the Spanish Ambassador after a large recital of his Master's demands to Queen Elizabeth▪ summed up the effect of it in this Tetrastich, 
Te veto ne pergas bello defendere▪ Belgas;  
Quae Dracus eripuit nunc restituantur oportet:  
Quas Pater evertit, jubeo te Condere cellas:  
Religio Papae fac restituatur ad unguem. i e.  
These to you are our Commands,  
Send no help to th'Netherlands:  
Of the Treasure took by Drake,  
Restitution you must make:  
And those Abbeys build anew  
Which your fathers overthrew:  
If for any Peace you hope,  
In all points restore the Pope.   
The Queen smiling at these demands, returned this sudden answer, 
Ad Graecas, bone Rex, fient mandata Calendas.  
Worthy King, know this your will,  
At latter Lammas we'll fulfil.   
See her Life in my second Part.  
John Duke of Bedford being entombed in the chief Church of Rouen, afterwards a foolish Courtier persuaded Charles the eighth, King of France, to deface his Monument, to whom the King answered; God defend that I should wrong him dead, whom whilst he was living all the force of France could not resist.  
Queen Elizabeth coming into a Free-School, had an Oration made to her by one of the boys, whom afterwards she jestingly asked, How often his Master had whipped him? To whom he readily, and wittily answered with the words of AEneas to Queen Dido; 
Infandum Regina jubes renovare dolorem.   
At another time having an Oration made to her by a poor boy, she, understanding his quality, said merrily to him: Pauper ubique jacet. But the boy as confidently, and wittily answered; 
In thalamis regina tuis hac nocte jacerem;  
Si verum hoc esset, Pauper ubique jacet.    

CHAP. LXXXIII. Poverty, Poor.  
NOt to be oppressed, Exod. 22. 25. Deut. 24. 14. Prov. 22. 16, 22. & 28. 3, 15. & 14. 31. & 30. 14. Eccles. 5. 8. Isa. 3. 14, 15. & 10. 2. & 11. 4 & 32. 7. & 58. 7. Jer. 2. 32. Ezek. 18. 12. Amos 2. 6. & 4. 1. Job 31. 16, etc. Psal. 10. 2, etc. & 12. 5.  
To be relieved, Exod. 23. 11. Leu. 19 20. & 23. 22. & 25. 25, 35, etc. Deut. 15. 7, etc. & 24. 12. Job 30. 25. Prov. 14. 21. & 22. 9 & 28. 27. & 31. 20. Dan. 4. 27. Mar. 14. 7. Matth. 19 21. Rom. 15. 26. Gal. 2. 10. Luk. 19 8. 2 Cor. 9 9  
What brings Poverty, Prov. 6. 11. & 11. 24. & 13. 18. & 20. 13. & 23. 21. & 24. 34. & 28. 19, 22.  
Alexander the Great, having taken the Kingdom of Sidon, gave it to Hephaestion to dispose of it to whom he pleased: Hephaestion to show his gratitude proffered it to his host with whom he quartered; but he, not being of the Kingly family, refused it, saying; It is not our Country fashion that any one should be King, but such as are of the King's line: and such an one, saith he, lives hard by, a good and a wise man, but very poor, and one that lives by his hard labour: then Hephaestion, taking Kingly apparel with him, went to this poor man, and saluted him King, bidding him wash off his dirt, and put off his rags, and put on that Kingly apparel: the poor man's name was Abdolonimus, who thought he had been in a dream, but being by the standers by washed, and adorned, Hephaestion led him into the Palace, saying, When thou sittest on thy Throne, and hast power over the lives of all thy Subjects, forget not thy former condition. Alexander hearing of it, sent for him, and asked him with what patience he being of such a noble extraction, could bear his former poverty? To whom Abdolonimus answered; I pray God that I may bear the Kingdom with the same mind; for, said he, these hands provided for my necessity, and as I had nothing, so I wanted nothing. Just. Cur. Diod. Sic.   

CHAP. LXXXIV. Peace, Peace makers.  
GOd is the God of Peace, Heb. 13. 20. Christ the Prince of Peace, Isa. 9 6. God's Word the glad tidings of Peace, Rom. 10 15. Isa. 52. 7. God's children are Peacemakers, Matth. 5. 9 the Angels singers of Peace, Luk 2. 13. Good men are Counsellors of Peace, Prov. 12. 20. God's Kingdom the Kingdom of Peace, Rom. 14. 17. Church-Officers, Officers of Peace, Isa. 60. 17. Jerusalem the City of Peace, Psal. 122. 3, 7.  
It's to be sought after, Heb. 14. 14. Rom. 14. 19 1 Cor. 7. 15. Phil. 4. 7. Psal. 34. 14. Jer. 29. 7. Mar. 5. 50. Ephes. 4. 3. 1 Thess. 5. 13.  
We must pray for Peace, Psal. 122. 6.  
No peace to the wicked, Isa. 48. 22.  
Scriptural Examples: Abraham for peace sake yielded to Lot, Gen. 13. 8. Abimelech covenants with Isaac, Gen. 26. 28, etc. Joseph commands it to his Brethren, Gen. 45. 24. Melchisedeck, and Solomon were Kings of peace; Jacob, and his sons, Gen. 34. 21. the Primitive Christians, Act. 4. 32. David, Psal. 120. 7.  
Numa Pompilius instituted the Priests called Feciales, whose office was to preserve peace between the Romans, and their neighbouring Nations, and if any quarrels did arise, they were to pacify them by reason, and not suffer them to come to violence, till all hope of peace was passed: and if the Feciales did not consent to wars, neither King nor people could undertake them. Plut.   

CHAP. LXXXV. Persecution, Persecute, Persecutor.  
COmplained of, Job 19 22. Psal. 10. 2. & 69. 26. & 71. 11. & 119. 86, 157, 161. & 143. 3. Lam. 4. 19  
Christ is persecuted in his members, Act. 9 4, 5. & 22. 7, 8. Phil. 3. 6. Rev. 12. 13.  
Prayed against, Psal. 7. 1. & 31. 15. & 35. 3, 6. & 142. 6.  
Flight in persecution, Matth. 10. 23. & 23. 34. Act. 11. 19  
It's to be patiently born, Matth. 5. 10, etc. Joh. 15. 20. Rom. 12. 14. & 5. 2. 1 Cor. 4. 12. Rom. 8. 35. 2 Cor. 12. 10.  
Persecutors cursed, and threatened, Psal. 119. 84. Deut. 30. 7. Jer. 17. 18. Neh. 9 11. Psal. 7. 13. Jer. 15. 15. & 20. 11.  
Their acts, and nature: They are said to grieve, and shoot at, Gen. 49. 23. to hunt the soul, 1 Sam. 24. 11. to pursue, 1 Sam. 25. 29. to beset round, Psal. 22. 12. to waste, and devour, Psal. 80. 13. to consult against, Psal 83. 3. Mad, and sworn against, Psal. 102. 2. to plough on the back, Psal. 129. 3. to hate, and cast out, Isa. 66 5. to tread down, Jer. 12. 10. to rebuke with reproach, Jer. 15. 15. & 20. 8. to destroy, Jer. 50. 1. to chase, Lam 3. 52. to cut off life, Lam. 3. 35. to hunt men's steps, Lam. 4. 18. Pricking briers, Ezek. 28. 24. to tear, Amos 1. 11. Foxes, Wolves, Luk. 13. 32. Joh. 10. 12. Act. 20. 19 to breathe threaten, Act. 9 1. Beasts, 1 Cor. 15. 32. exceeding mad, Act. 26. 11. to waste, Gal. 1. 13. abuse shamefully, 1 Thess. 2. 2 to trouble the Church, 2 Thess. 1. 6. Antichrists, 1 Joh. 2. 18. to war with, Rev. 12 17. drunk with blood, Rev. 17. 6.  
Prudentius saith, That their names that are written in red letters of blood in the Church's Calendar, are written in golden letters in Christ's Register in the book of Life.  
Constantine the Great used often to kiss the hollow of old Paphnutius his eye which he had lost for the cause of Christ in the precedent times of Persecution.  
Valentinian a godly Emperor was so highly offended with his brother Valence for persecuting the Orthodox Christians, that he denied to afford him help against the Goths, when they invaded his Dominions, saying; That it was an impious thing to strengthen the hands of a man who had spent his days in warring against God and his Church. Theod.  
When there was a consultation held at Rome, whether Carthage should be demolished, yea or no? Scipio persuaded the Senators to let it stand, lest the people of Rome should want an occasion, or object whereon to exercise their valour: So God could soon destroy all the persecuting enemies of his Church: but he rather suffers them to live, that they may be for the exercise of his people's wisdom, faith, zeal, constancy, courage, patience, and the whole panoply of Grace in them.  
See more in my two Martyrologies.   

CHAP. LXXXVI. Honesty, Piety, Holiness, Godliness.  
EXhorted to, 1 Tim. 6. 11. 2 Pet. 1. 5, 6, 7. & 3. 11.  
Numa Pompilius made a Law amongst the Romans, That men should not serve the gods, as they passed by, or were in haste, or did any other business: but that they should worship and pray to them when they had time, and leisure, and all other businesses set apart. He himself did so firmly put his confidence in them, that on a time being told that his enemies were in Arms coming against him: he answered, At ego rem divinam facio: But I am sacrificing to the gods. Plut.  
The Romans having taken the rich City of Veia, decreed out of the spoils to make, and send a Cup of massy gold to Apollo at Delphos; but when little gold was found in Rome, the Soldiers having embezzled it, the Roman wives voluntarily out of their devotion brought in all their Jewels, with which they made a cup that weighed eight Talents, in recompense whereof the Senate ordained that women should be openly praised in funeral Orations, which was never used before. Plut.  
When Brennus with his Gauls had overthrown the Roman Army, and drew near to the City, most of the people fled out of it, and amongst the rest, the Vestal Nuns with their holy fire, and as they were going on foot, Lucius Albinus, one of the common people flying also together with his wife, children, and best of his goods whom he carried in a cart, who seeing the Vestals wearied with carrying their sacred relics, caused his wife, and children to alight, and threw his goods out of the cart, which he gave to the Vestals, choosing rather to hazard the loss of all that was dear to him, then that those holy things should miscarry. Plut.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta, a brave Captain, and Commander, was wonderful religious, and addicted to the services of the gods, and so careful of his oaths, that his very enemies having once his oath for any thing thought themselves more secure thereby, then if they had been tied together by any bonds of friendship: He reverenced the Temples of the gods even amongst his enemies, and would never suffer them to be punished that fled to them for refuge. Plut.  
Pub. Scipio Africanus was of so devout a disposition, that he would never undertake any business, but first he would go to the Capitol, and there sit before Jupiter with great devotion, as it were to know his mind about it, Aur. Victor.  
Agesilaus King of Sparta in all his wars would never suffer the Temples of the gods (though amongst his enemies) to be injured; but always restrained his Soldiers from plundering, or profaning of them, saying; Quòd existimaret divina auxilia, non minûs in hostili, quam amico solo, imploranda esse: That he esteemed that divine help was as necessary, and as much to be sought abroad amongst his enemies, as at home amongst his friends. Xenophon.  
Antiochus' King of Syria besieging Jerusalem, there fell out the Jews feast of Tabernacles, whereupon they sent out Ambassadors to him, entreating him to grant them a truce of seven days, whilst they attended upon the service of God: The King did not only grant their request, but sent them also bullocks with gilded horns, and a great quantity of incense, and sweet perfumes which he caused at the City gates to be delivered to the Priests: with which act of piety the Jews were so overcome, that they made peace with him, and yielded up their City to him. Lipsius.  
Pausanias' King of Sparta, and at that time Captain General of all the Grecians, in that notable fight against the Persians at Platea, when the Persian Army pressed upon him, and provoked him to fight, he would not suffer a blow to be given till he had consulted with the gods: His enemy's interpreting his delay to proceed from cowardice, pressed more upon him, and slew some of his men, yet neither then would he suffer them to stir till he had an auspicious answer: after which he obtained a glorious victory over his enemies. Lipsius.  
Portius Cato was of such an honest, and blameless life, that though he was often accused by his adversaries, and forced to plead his cause fifty times, yet he always came off with credit, and that not by favour, friends, or bribes, but against all these: And being again accused in his old age, he desired that Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, who was his adversary, might be made his Judge: which being done, he so cleared himself before him, that Gracchus acquitted him. Lipsius.  Godliness with contentment is great gain, 1 Tim. 6. 6.  

CHAP. LXXXVII. Prediction, Prophecies.  
THe same day that Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia, Diana's Temple at Ephesus in Asia was burned down, at which time divers Magicians being present, they ran up, and down tearing their hair, and crying out that that day was born the great plague, and Pest of Asia. Diod. Sic. The same day that Philip King of Macedon had the City of Potidaea surrendered to him, three Messengers one after another brought him word first of a great Victory that Parmenio his General had obtained over the Illyrians: Secondly, of a victory, or prize that his horse had gotten at the Olympic Games: Thirdly, of the birth of his son Alexander: whereupon his Soothsayers told him that his son which was born at that tiwe wherein he had gotten three such victories, should prove unconquerable. Justin.  
Domitius AEnobarbus when his son Nero was born, his friends coming to congratulate him for the birth of his son, said unto them, There can be nothing born to me, and Agrippina, but that which is detestable, and that which is born for the public hurt. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Nero sending to the Oracle at Delphos to know his final fortune, received this ambiguous answer, Beware of the 73 year; which he understood to be meant of his own age's date, but it proved Galba's who dethroned him. Superstition is worthily fed with illusion, and irreligion as worthily punished with credulity. Suet.  
Learned Gerard tells us of a certain woman called Thoda in Suevia in Germany, who Anno Christi 848. Prophesied that that year the world should end, which (as she said) was revealed to her by an Angel.  
Anno Christi 1526. there was an Anabaptist that ran up, and down the streets in the City of St. Gallus in Helvetia, crying with horrid gestures, that the day of the Lord was come; that it was present.  
And Anno Christi 1530. upon the like Prophecy another so strongly prevailed with some, that he persuaded them the last year of the world was come: whereupon they grew prodigal of their goods, and substance, fearing that they should scarcely spend them in so short a time as the world was to continue.  
An unknown woman came to Tarqvinius Superbus in Rome, and proffered him the nine books of the Sibyl's Prophecies at a very great rate, which he refused to give her: She burned three of them, and offered him the other six at the same rate, but he refused again; whereupon she burned other three, and asked him the same rate for the three remaining: which he then bought, and laid them up in the Capitol, where they continued as Oracles, till both Temple, and books were burnt. Dionys.   

CHAP. LXXXVIII. Examples of the power, and prevalency of Prayer.  
IS any sick amongst you? Let him call for the Elders of the Church, and let them pray over him, and the prayer of Faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to the like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it reigned not on the earth by the space of three years, and six months: And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit, Jam. 5▪ 14, etc.  
Fervent prayers are effectual, Psal. 34. 4, 6, 15, 17. Matth. 7. 8. Mar. 11. 24. Jam. 1. 5, 6. & 5. 16. Psal. 3. 4. & 107. 6, 13.  
God is a Prayer-hearing God, Psal. 65. 2. Delighting in it, Cant. 2. 14. It's as incense to him, Psal. 141. 2. Promising to give if we ask, Luk. 11. 10. Rom. 10. 12. which promise is sealed with the blood of Christ, and backed with an oath, Mich. 7. 20. Joh. 15. 7. Commanding to ask in full assurance, Heb. 10. 22. Jam. 1. 6. Encouraging by Parables, Luk. 11. 8, 9, 11, etc. & 18. 2, etc.  
Sighs, and groans are prayers, Exod. 2. 23, 24. Psal 79. 11. & 12. 5. & 39 12. & 56. 8. Rom. 8. 26. Isa. 38. 5.  
Christ perfumes our prayers with his merits, Rev. 8. 3, 4.  
It obtains temporal blessings, 1 King. 18. 42, etc. Zach. 10. 1.  
God will be sought to, Ezek. 36. 37.  
We shall not seek him in vain, Esay 45. 19  
It must be tendered in the hand of a Mediator, Matth. 3. 17. Joh 14. 13, 14.  
We must see that we belong to God, if we will prevail, Psal. 34. 17. & 73. 1.  
Before we ask God hears, Isa. 65. 24. Dan. 9 23.  
Scriptural Examples of the efficacy of Prayer. Abraham praying for Ishmael, Gen. 17. 20. For Sodom, Ch. 18. 23, etc. For Abimelech, Ch. 20. 17. Jacob, Gen. 32. 24, etc. Hose. 12. 4. Moses, Exod. 14. 15. & 15. 25. & 17. 11, etc. Numb. 14. 12, etc. Exod. 32. 10. Numb. 12. 13. & 21. 7. Samuel, 1 Sam. 7. 9 Josuah, Ch. 10. 12. Elijah, 1 King. 17. 20. Elisha, 2 King. 4. 33. Solomon, 1 King. 3. 11. & 9 3, etc. Asa, 2 Chron. 14. 11. Hezekiah, Isa. 37. 15, etc. Jehosaphat, 2 Chron. 20. 3, etc. Amos, Ch. 7. 2, etc. the Syrophoenician woman, Matth. 15. 22, etc. Importunate widow, Luk. 18. 2, etc. Isaiah, Ch. 62. 1, 6, 7.  
The persons of Saints are like secret pledges of common quiet, and their mediations are a shield to the earth against the wrath of heaven.  
Gregory Nazianzen reports of his sister Gorgonia, that her knees seemed to cleave to the earth by reason of her often prayiag.  
And Gregory of his aunt Trucilla, that her elbow was as hard as an horn, by often leaning upon a desk when she prayed.  
And Eusebius of James Justus, that his knees were as hard as a Camels knees, bereft of sense by often praying.  
One reports of Joachim the father of the Virgin Mary, that he used to say, Cibus, & Potus mihi est Oratio: Prayer is my meat, and drink.  
A Gentlewoman being in her Parlour exercised in meditation, and prayer, cried out; O that I might ever enjoy this sweet Communion with God.  
The Queen-Mother of Scotland in her Wars against the first Reformers, confessed openly, That she feared more the fasting, and Prayers of that man of God John Knox, and his Disciples, than an Army of twenty thousand men. Lookingglass of the Holy War.  
Leelin Prince of Wales being persuaded by some about him to make war against our King Henry the third, replied thus: I am much more afraid of his Alms, and Prayers, than I am of his Armies. Dr. Powel.  
Frederick the Elector of Saxony intending to make war against the Archbishop of Magdeburg, sent a Spy into his Country to see what preparations the Archbishop made for his own defence. By whom being informed that the Archbishop wholly applied himself to fasting, and prayer, and reforming his Church; Let him fight (said the Duke) that hath a mind to it; for I am not so●m●d as to fight against him that trusts to have God for his deliver●r. Buchol.  
Numa Pompilius being told that his enemies were coming upon him as he was offering sacrifice, thought it sufficient for his safety that he could answer; At ego rem Divinam facio! But I am about the service of my God. Buchol.  
Tertullian's manner was constantly in private to pray three times a day, at the third, sixth, and ninth hours. See his Life in my first Part of the Marrow of Eccles. History.  
Petrus Chrysologus always before he penned any thing, would with great ardency, and humility, set himself by prayer to seek unto God for direction therein. Eodem. p. 164.  
Mr. Laurence Saunders used to be very frequent and fervent in prayer, and when he was assaulted by any temptations, he still found much support, and comfort by prayer, whereby he gained such experience, that he became a great comforter of others with the same consolations which himself had found from God. Eodem, p. 491.  
Mr. Hugh Latimer used constantly in his prayers to beg, that God of his mercy would restore his Gospel to England once again, once again, which he often inculcated in his prayers, and that with such ardency as though he had seen God before him, and spoken to him face to face. Eodem, p. 528.  
Mr▪ Robert Bol●on used constantly to pray six times a day, twice with his family, twice with his wife, and twice in secret: Besides, he kept many days of private humiliation; as always before the Sacrament, and upon occasion of the miseries of the Church both at home, and abroad, which he performed with much ardency of spirit. Eodem, p. 926.  
Mr. William Whatel●y's constant practice was, besides Family-prayer twice a day, to pray also with his wife, and alone both morning and evening: He also set apart days of private humiliation for his Family upon special occasions, and oft for their preparation to the Lords Supper, at which time he would exceed himself in pouring out his soul to God with many tears: He was much also in days of private fasting, and humbling himself alone before God, etc. Eodem, p. 932.  
St. Augustine was very powerful in prayer, so that thereby he sometimes cast out Devils, and restored ●●ck men to their health again. Eodem, p. 160.  
Fulgentius was very powerful in prayer: and before his death the barbarous Moors invading the Territories of Ruspa, filling all places with Rapines, murders, etc. yet so long as Fulgentius lived, the City of Ruspa remained in safety; and when all the rest of the Province was under miserable captivity, that City alone enjoyed an happy peace. Eodem. p. 176.  
Vitus Theodorus writing of Luther, saith thus of him: No day passeth wherein Luther spends not three hours at least in prayer: Once it fell out (saith he) that I heard him: Good God what a spirit, what a confidence was in his very expressions? with such a reverence he sued as one begging of God; and yet with such hope, and assurance, as if he spoke to a loving father or friend: See many examples of his prevalency in prayer in his Life in my first Part. p. 245, etc.  
Anno Christi 1564. there broke out a great Plague in Zurick, whereof Mr. Bullinger fell so sick, that all men despaired of his life: But the Church by their frequent, and servant prayers prevailed with God for the restoring of him to health again. Eodem. p. 742.  
See an admirable example of the power of prayer in the Life of Mr. Perkins in my first Part, p. 853. and divers other examples in my two Martyrologies.   

CHAP. LXXXIX. Prudence, Wisdom, Policy.  
IT's spoken of as worldly, Isa. 3. 2. Matth. 11. 25▪ 1 Cor. 1. 19  
As spiritual, 1 Sam. 16. 18.  
In opinion, Prov. 3. 7. & 26. 12. & 28. 11. Isa. 5. 21. & 10. 13.  
Properties of the prudent: He covereth shame, Prov. 12. 16. concealeth knowledge to utter it seasonably, Prov. 12. 23. dealeth with knowledge, Prov. 13. 16. understands his way, Prov. 14. 8. regards reproof▪ Prov. 15. 1. increaseth knowledge by his lips, Prov. 16. 21. foresees the evil, and hides himself, Prov. 22. 3.  
Scriptural Examples of men: Abraham, Gen. 1●. 9 & 25. 5, 6. Jacob, Gen. 30. 32. & 32. 3, 7. Joseph, Gen. 40. 14. & 41. 33, 38. Jethro, Exod. 18. 19 Jotham, Judg. 9 7. Gileadites, Judg. 12. 5, 6. David, 1 Sam. 16. 18. & 18. 5, 24. & 21. 13. Solomon, 1 King. 3. 9 25, etc. Rehoboam's old Counsellors, 1 King. 12. 7. Jehoiadah, 2 King. 11. 42. 2 Chron. 23. 1. Hezekiah, Isa. 36. 21. 2 Chron. 32. 3▪ Nehemiah, Ch. 2. 12. Mordecai, Esth. 4. 13. Ser. Paulus, Act. 13. 7. St. Paul▪ Act. 16. 37. & 21. 25. & 23. 6, 17.  
Wise women: Rahab, Jos. 2. 4. Abigail, 1 Sam. 25. 18, 13. the Tekohite, 2 Sam. 14. 2. the Abelite, 2 Sam. 20. 16. Bathsheba, 1 King. 1. 15. Prov. 31. Esther, Ch. 4. 11.  
Agesilaus having overthrown the Persians in a great battle, caused all the captives which were bravely clad to be stripped naked, and their garments to be sold on the one side, and the naked persons on the other, that so his Soldiers might see the soft, and effeminate bodies of their adversaries, and gather courage thereby, and when his Soldiers bought up all the rich garments, but slighted the persons as useless, he said unto them; But these are they against whom ye fight, and the other for which ye fight. Xenoph.  
Lysander King of Sparta a gallant General, and very Politic used to say, That where the Lion's skin would not suffice, it was meet to put the Fox's skin upon it. Xenoph.  
Antipater who was counted the wisest King that then lived, had a daughter called Phila, who was so wise a maid, that her father would oft consult with her about his weightiest affairs, and when she was afterwards married, first to Craterus, and then to Demetrius, she was admired for her wisdom; if the Soldiers at any time mutined in the Camp, she by her wisdom could quiet them. Poor Maids she disposed of in marriage upon her own costs: many that were in danger upon false accusations, she by her prudence set them free, etc. and yet when Demetrius her husband was beaten out of the Kingdom of Macedon, and deserted by his Soldiers, she could not bear the disgrace, but poisoned herself. Justin. Plut.  
Pulcheria the sister of Theodosius junior, observing her brother's rashness in signing Warrants and Orders without ever reading of them, used this Policy to amend it. She frames a Warrant in the Emperor's name, whereby he makes his wife Eudocia handmaid to his sister Pulcheria; and brings it to him, which he presently sets his hand to: and thereupon she persuades Eudocia to come, and remain with her for a certain time: At last the Emperor sends for his wife; Pulcheria resuses to let her go, challenging her to be her servant by the emperor's own order: which he reading, repent of his rashness, and was made more wary. Hist. Imp.  
A stout Soldier under Alexaender M. finding it a very difficult thing to get admission into the King's presence whereby he might make himself known to him, put feathers into his nose, and ears, and danced about the Court in an antic fashion, till the strangeness of the show brought the King himself to be a spectator: Then this Mimmick throwing off his disguise; Sir, (said he) I thus at first arrive at your Majesty's notice in the fashion of a Fool: But can do you service in the place of a wise man, if you please to employ me. Holy State.  
A certain Duke of Bavaria each morning before he went to his Diet, used to call his servant to bring him water in a Basin in the bottom whereof was stamped in gold the picture of Cato Major, that so he might cause the impression of his Image to be fixed in his mind, the imitation of whose virtues he had prudently proposed for his practice.   

CHAP. XC. Examples of strange Prodigies.  
Forerunners of Judgement, Matth. 24. 29.  
Scriptural Examples. Moses rod turned into a Serpent, Exod. 7. 9 and the other wonders which Moses did in Egypt.  
Before the last destruction of Jerusalem (which calamity befell the Jews for crucifying the Lord of life, and contemning his Gospel) a Comet in the likeness of a fiery sword hung over the City for a year together. Also at the Feast of the Pass●over a great light appeared about the Altar at midnight, which continued half an hour. Also a Cow that was led to be sacrificed at the Altar brought forth a Lamb. And the inward gate of the Temple, which was made of massy Brass, and used to have twenty men to shut it, being fastened with locks, and bars of Iron, at the fifth hour of the night opened of its own accord. Also a little before Sunset were seen in the air Iron Chariots, and an Army in Battle-array as it were begirting the City. At the Feast of Pentecost the Priest going into the Temple felt the place to move, and tremble, and a voice was heard, saying; Let us go hence to Pella. Also one Jesus the son of Ananaus, eighty years before the war began, went up, and down continually crying; A voice from the East, a voice against Jerusalem, and the Temple: A voice against new married persons: A voice against all this people. And when the City was besieged by the Romans, going upon the Walls about the City, he cried, Woe, woe to the City, Temple, and people, and at last he said, Woe also unto me: which words were no sooner utt●ced, but a stone shot out of an Engine, slew him. Joseph. Hist.  
Before the Peloponesian, or civil wars amongst he Grecians, one of their Islands called Delos, famous for the Temple of Apollo, was wonderfully ruined by an earthquake, which foreshowed those wonderful alterations, which presently after befell Greece: As Pliny observed, that there was never any earthquake in Rome, but it was the forerunner of some great event. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Also about the same time there was a Comet, which continued fifty seven days together. There was also a great Eclipse of the Sun, that the stars appeared at noon day. Idem.  
Praecedunt poenas nuntia signa graves.  
The same year that Nero was adopted by Claudius, there appeared three Suns, as if the heavens, privy to impendent effects, had by their mystical character revealed what a prodigy was in breeding. Nero's Life.  
Before the terrible wars between the Britan's, and Romans in Nero's time, the Seas between Britain, and France, at the full tide did overflow of a bloody colour, and at low water the prints of men's bodies were seen upon the bare sand at the mouth of the Thames: Tacitus.  
Irene the Empress ruling in Constantinople after the murder of her son Constantine the Sun was darkened for seventeen days together. Isac. Cron. p. 276.  
Anno 688. it reigned blood seven days together through all Britain, and the milk, cheese, and butter turned into blood. Isac. Chron. p. 261. Scotl.  
In the time of a great Pestilence in Germany, Serpents bred in the dead bodies of men and women, so that they could hardly be buried. Isac. Chron. p. 304.  
In Flanders Anno 1088. was seen a fiery Dragon flying in the air casting out flames from his mouth; and shortly after followed the disease called Ignis Sacer. Isac. Chron. p. 315.  
A little before the coming in of the Normans to this Kingdom about the Feast of Easter, there was seen for a week together a blazing Star of an hideous, and fearful form, which turned men's minds to fore-feeling of some dismal events. Camb. Brit. p. 147.  
In the year 1298. there was a great battle fought between the English, and Scots, wherein many of the Scots were slain: the Sun the same day appeared as red as blood so long as the battle continued. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 162.  
In the year 1299. there was a battle or fight of Dogs in Burgundy at Genelon Castle, wherein every one killed another, being in number three thousand, no Dog escaping alive but one only. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 162.  
In the year 1342. the 11th. of October, when the Moon was eleven days old, there was seen two Moons at Dublin: the one according to the course of Nature in the West: the other in the East casting but a mean and slender light. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 188.  
In the year 1106. in the time of the holy Wars there appeared in Judea a Comet for fifty days decreasing: Also three Suns; two on each hand of the true, but smaller both in quantity, and light: a great white Circle environing them, and in it a Rainbow of four colours, the Bow towards the Sun, and reaching to the other two Suns, and shortly after the stars of heaven seemed to rain. P. Pilg. Vol. 2. p. 1207.  
In the year 1509. there was a great, and terrible earthquake in Constantinople, and the Countries thereabouts, by the violence whereof a great part of the Walls of that City, with many stately buildings both public, and private were quite overthrown, and thirteen thousand people overwhelmed, and slain therewith: the terror whereof was so great, that Bajazet himself the great Turk and the people generally forsook their houses, and lay abroad in the fields: it endured for a month together with very little intermission: after which ensued a great plague, whereby the City was for the most part unpeopled. Turk. Hist. p. 476.  
The strong City of Strigonium in Hungary being besieged by the Turks about the year 1610. during the siege there appeared a dreadful fiery impression in the air in fashion much like a Rainbow, of a fiery red colour, which beginning over Cockera, and arising higher over Strigonium, at length vanished away over the Fort of St. Thomas. Turk. Hist. p. 1223.  
About the same time also the City of Constantinople, and the Country's thereabouts were so plagued with clouds of Grasshoppers, that they shadowed the very Sunbeams, they left not a green herb, or leaf in all the Country, yea they entered into their very bedchambers where they annoyed them m●●●, being almost as big as Dormice with red wings. Turk. Hist. p. 1308.  
In the year 1611. there appeared over Prague in Bohemiah about the midst of October a Crown in the air giving a very great light, and about it Armies of men fight, as if it were who should have it. Turk. Hist. p. 1310.  
Also not long after three Suns were seen in the firmament over Vienna. p. 1311.  
In the year 1614 over the same Town the heavens grew so red, and fearfully dark on a sudden, that the Inhabitants feared that either the last day was come, or else that there would follow some horrible effusion of blood. p. 1334.  
In the year 1618. there appeared in the night over Constantinople a Comet in the form of a crooked sword, it was of a vast bigness: at the first appearing it was somewhat whitish, but the more it rose, the redder it was, and like unto blood. p. 1379.  
In the year 1625. on Monday the 29th. of June at Constantinople there began a most terrible tempest with so violent, and continual thunder, and lightning, that all the City showed as if it had been on fire: at the end whereof fell a storm of hail that broke tiles, and glasses, so that stones were taken up of an hundred, and fifty dams, and the next morning some of them being weighed, they were of about seven, and eight ounces apiece; wherewith many were sore wounded: and the third of July after there fell out another tempest of thunder, and lightning which burned a woman, and child, and slew much cattle in the field. p. 1452, 1453.  
Anno Christi 1096. in the Reign of William the Conqueror a Well of blood sprang out of the ground for fifteen days together at Finchamsted in Berkshire. Isac. Chron. p. 316.  
Anno Christi 1176. in the Isle of Wight it reigned blood: the shower continuing for the space of two hours together, to the great wonder, and astonishment of the beholders. Speed's Isle of Wight.  
Anno Christi 1586. the fourth day of August, at Mottingham in Kent, eight miles from London, suddenly the ground began to sink, and three great Elms that grew thereon were carried so deep into the bowels of the earth, that no part of them could any more be seen, the hole that was left was in compass eighty yards about, and a line of fifty fathoms plummed into it could find no bottom. Speed in Kent. J. Stow.  

Strange, and wonderful Apparitions at Portendown Bridge within the Province of Ulster in Ireland; as it was given in Anno 1642. upon oath by sundry persons examined about the same.  
The Irish Inhabitants thereabout were so affrighted with cries, and noises made there by some spirits, or visions for revenge, that they were enforced to remove their habitations, not daring to return thither again.  
Also the blood of some of those innocents' that were knocked on the head there, remained long upon the Bridge, and could not be washed out.  
Also there often appeared visions, or apparitions sometimes of men, sometimes of women breast-high above the water, which did most extremely, and fearfully scriech, and cry out for vengeance against the Irish that had murdered their bodies there.  
Also about the 20th. of Decemb. 1641. the bloody Rebels having at one time drowned 180 Protestants, men, women, and children in the River by the Bridge, about nine days after a spirit in the shape of a man appeared in that place bolt upright breast-high above the water, with his hands lifted up, standing in that posture till the latter end of Lent next following, and was seen so by very many.  
Also a Mother of some of those children that were drowned there going one evening to the bridge with some other women, whose husbands had likewise been drowned, upon a sudden there appeared unto them a vision of a woman waste-high in the water naked, with elevated, and closed hands, her hair hanging down very white, her eyes seeming to twinkle, and her skin as white as snow, often repeating the word, Revenge, Revenge, Revenge.  
Also thirty women, and young children, and seven men were flung by those barbarous Rebels into the River of Belterbet: and when some of them swum for their lives towards the bank, they were knocked on the head with poles by those merciless Tigers: after which their bodies appeared not in the River till about six weeks after: at which time one Mulmore O Rely (who had commanded their murdering) coming to the place, all the bodies came floating up to the Bridge.  
Sir Con Mac Gennis with his Soldiers murdered one Mr. Truge Minister of the Neury: but shortly after falling sick upon his deathbed he was terribly affrighted, seeming always to see the same Mr. Truge in his presence.  
Also Robert Maxwell Archdeacon of Down testified upon oath, that the Rebels themselves assured him that most of those which were thrown from that bridge were daily, and nightly seen to walk upon the River, sometimes singing of Psalms: Sometimes brandishing of Swords: Sometimes scrieching in a most hideous, and fearful manner. p. 126.   

Examples of sundry Prodigies seen in England since the beginning of our late wars.  
Presently after the Scotish Army came into Enggland to assist the Parliament it reigned Blood, which covered the Church and Churchyard of Beucastle in Cumberland.  
The day before Edg-hill Battle three Suns were seen in the North.  
A little before marquis Hambleton came with his Army into England, two Armies were seen in Yorkshire in the air, discharging, and shooting one against the other, and after a long fight the Army which rose out of the North vanished.  
January the 18th. 1650. In the nighttime was a terrible storm, and Armies, and Armed Troops (in every Town for 12. miles' compass about Molton in Yorkshire) were heard to ride and march thorough the Towns: the cattle, and Beasts in these places were so frighted, that most of them broke out of their pastures; some by leaping broke their necks, and some their legs; some ran away four miles, and some more, who when they were found, were extremely heated: One Ox that lay in a stack-yard lame, and could not rise without help in this fright broke forth, and was found a mile off, and was fain to be brought home on a sled.  
In March following three glorious Suns were seen at once in Cumberland, to the astonishment of many thousands which beheld them.  
In April the same year about five a clock in the afternoon in the Countries of Cumberland, and Westmoreland, was a general Earthquake, wherewith the people were so affrighted that many of them forsook their houses, and some houses were so shaken that the Chimneys fell down.  
In January Anno Christi 1648. there was seen a great fiery meteor in the air near Bristol on the Southside of the City for divers nights together, in form long with fiery streams shooting out East, and West: which was the week before the beheading of the late King: eyewitness.  
Also the day before he was beheaded, a great Whale ran himself on shore three miles from Dover, where he died; He was 66 foot long: A thing rarely seen in this Island.  
November the 30th. Anno Christi 1650. being St. Andrews day, a little before, or about Sunrising the sky opened in a fearful manner in the South-west over Standish, a Town five miles from Gloucester, and there appeared a terrible fearful fiery shaking sword, with the hilt upwards towards the heavens, the point downwards towards the earth; the hilt seemed to be blue, the Sword was of a great length, shaking hither and thither, and coming lower towards the earth: There was a long flame of fire towards the point, sparkling, and flaming in a fearful manner to the great astonishment of the Spectators who were many. At last the heaven closing, the Sword vanished, and the fire fell to the earth, and ran upon the ground: This I had from an eyewitness.  
In June Anno Christi 1653. a black cloud was seen over the Town of Pool, which a while after was dissolved into a shower of blood, that fell warm upon men's hands; some green leaves with those drops of blood upon them were sent up to London.  
A little before the Civil broils between the houses of York, and Lancaster wherewith England for a long time was rend in pieces, the River Ouse in Bedfordshire stood still, and by reason that the waters gave back on both sides, men might pass on foot in the very channel for three miles together, not without the astonishment of all that saw it, who took it as a presage of the divisions ensuing. Camb. Brit. p. 399.  
Not long before the contention between Galba, Otho, and Vitellius about the Roman Empire, there appeared three Suns, as it were pointing out that tripatite contention for the Imperial Diadem.  
April the 7th. Anno Christi 1233. there appeared here in England, four Suns besides the natural Sun, and presently afrer fell out the great contention between our King Henry the third, and his Barons, and the year after England was wasted with fire snd sword, from Wales to Salisbury: there ensued also a great drought, and Pestilence. Stow.  
Anno Christi 1460. three Suns appeared the very day before the three Earls, viz. Edward Earl of March, with the Earl of Pembroke, and the Earl of Wiltshire fought that great battle in Wales at Mortimer's Cross, where the Earl of March put the other two to flight, and slew many of their men. Idem.  
Anno Christi 1233. a little before the Wars broke forth between King Henry the third, and his Barons, there appeared in April in Hereford, and Worcestershire five Suns at once, and a certain great circle of a Crystal colour of about two foot in breadth, as it were compassing all England. Matth. Paris.    

CHAP. XCI. Remuneration, Retaliation, Requital.  
COmmanded sometime by God, Gen 9 6. Exod. 21. 23, etc. Leu. 24. 19, etc. Matth. 5. 38. Psal. 137. 8. Jer. 50. 15. Rev. 18. 6.  
Thus God threatens to the enemies of his Church, Jer. 30. 16. & 48. 26, 27. & 49. 2. Rev. 13. 10. Jer. 51. 49. Ezek. 35. 5, 6. & 39 30. Hab. 2. 8. Joel 3. 6, 7, 8. 1 Thess. 1. 6.  
To those that sin in his Church: Pit for pit, Psal. 7. 15, 16. Idolatry for Idolatry, Jer. 5. 19 Spoil for spoil, Isa. 33. 1. Prov 22. 23. Treachery for treachery, Isa. 33. 1. Harlot's hire for harlot's hire, Mich. 1. 7. Not to hear shall not be heard, Prov. 1. 28. Zach. 7. 13. Altars for sin with Altars to sin, Host 8. 11. they that judge shall be judged, Matth. 7. 2.  
Scriptural Examples; Pharaoh drowned others, and was drowned himself, Exod. 1. 22. with 14. 27. 30. Abimelech, and the Sechemites, Judg. 9 24, 56, 57 Adonibezek, Judg. 1. 7. Levites Concubine, Judg. 19 2, 25. Ahab, and Jesabel, 1 King. 21. 19 with 22. 34, 38. & 18. 13. & 22. 23. 2 King. 9 33, 36, 37. Kings which were traitors, and slew others, were slain themselves, 2 King. 15. 10, 14, 23, 25, 30. Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 33. Joab, 1 King. 2. 32. Daniel's enemies, Dan. 6. 7, 12, 15, 24.  
Other Examples.  
Orodes King of Parthia who had overcome and slain Crassus the Roman Consul; in his old age fell desperately sick for grief at the loss of his son Pacones, slain by Venticius: yet his younger son Phraates had not patience to expect his death, but gave him poison to accelerate it: But behold God's providence, the poison proving a strong purge, wrought out not only itself, but the disease too; so that Orodes recovered beyond expectation: which Phraates seeing, strangled him, and to settle him the surer in his Kingdom obtained by Parricide, he entered into league with the Romans, sending back the Ensigns of Crassus, and other Presents: the Romans to requite him, sent him great gifts, and amongst the rest a beautiful Italian strumpet, by whom he had a son, which being grown up, by the advice, and help of his mother, poisoned his father to get his Crown. Tulit quae meruit, et quae docuit. Lipsius.  
Mithridates' King of Pontus to get the Crown slew his mother, brother, and her three sons, and as many daughters: but in his old age his own son Phanacus slow him for the same cause. Lipsius.  
Ptolemaeus one of Alexander's Successors, expelling Antigonus seizeth upon Macedonia; makes peace with Antiochus: enters into league and affinity with Pyrrhus: now all things were sure but onelyfor his sister Arsinoe, and her sons, who had been married to Lysimachus King of Macedonia: therefore intending to entrap her; he sent Ambassadors to her pretending love, promising to marry her, to make her partner with him in the Kingdom, and her sons his heirs; protesting that he took up arms for no other end: proffering to swear upon the holy Altars when, and where she pleased, that all this was in good faith. The poor Lady deceived hereby, sent some of her friends to take his oath, before whom he went into the most ancient Temple, and there touching the gods, and the Altar, swears. That he sincerely purposed to marry her, to make her his Queen, and her children his heirs: otherwise he prays for vengeance upon himself, etc. Upon this Arsinoe comes to him, is married, and crowned Queen of Macedonia: then she delivers up to him Cassandrea, a most strong City, where her children, and all her treasures were; he having now his desire, sends men that slew her children in their mother's lap, and drove her into exile: but God suffered not this wickedness to go long unrevenged; for presently after the Gauls broke into Macedonia, overthrew Ptolemie, cut off his head, and carried it upon a Lance about with them. Lipsius.   

CHAP. XCII. Love of God to his Children, and their love to him.  
THe Spouses to Christ, Cant. 2. 5, 7. & 5. 8. & 8. 6, 7. Jer. 2. 2. Cant. 1, 3, 4. & 3. 1, etc.  
Christ's to his Spouse, Cant. 2. 4.  
God's to his people is eternal, Jer. 31. 3. Rom. 8. 35, 39  
It's great, Host 3. 1. & 11. 4. Ephes. 2. 4. & 3. 19 1 Joh. 3. 1. & 4. 16.  
So should our love to him be: as 2 Cor. 5. 14. Deut. 6. 5. & 10. 12. & 11. 1▪ 13, 22. & 30. 6, 16, 20. Jos. 22. 5. & 23. 11. Psal. 31. 23. Matth. 22. 37. Mar. 12. 30. Luk. 10 27.  
Every thing shall turn to the good of such, Rom. 8. 28. Great things are prepared for them, 1 Cor. 2. 9 and promised, Jam. 1. 12. & 2. 5. They shall be joyful, Psal. 5. 11. Blessed, Psal. 69. 36. & 119. 132. Have peace, Psal. 119. 165. Be preserved, Psal. 145. 20.  
Scriptural Examples: David, Psal. 18. 1. Solomon, 1 King. 3. 3.  
Solomon was beloved of God, 2 Sam. 12. 24. and Israel, 1 King. 10. 9 2▪ Chron. 9 1. Psal. 4●. 4. Host 11. 1. and the world of the Elect, Joh. 3. 16. and Paul, Gal. 2. 20. the Church, Rev. 1. 5. Jacob, Rom. 9 13.  
Other Examples.  
Artabazus (in Xenophon) when Cyrus had given him a cup of gold, and to Chrysantas a kiss in token of his special favour, complained, that the cup which Alexander had given him was not so good gold as the Kiss which he gave to Chrysantas: So the secret kisses which God gives to his children, are better than all the riches, and honours which he gives to the wicked.  
Vespasian the Emperor commanded that a liberal reward should be given to a woman that came, and professed that she was in Love with him: whereupon his Steward asked him under what Item he should put that gift in his book of accounts? Vespasiano adamato, saith the Emperor: Item▪ to her that loved Vespasian. So when God gives much, or forgives much to any, you may write this Item, Because he loved much.  
Galeacius Caracciolus being tempted by a Jesuit with a great sum of gold to return from Geneva into jealy, made this answer; Let their gold perish with them who prefer all the gold in the world before the love of God, or one day's society with Jesus Christ, and his holy Spirit. See his Life in my second Part.   

CHAP. XCIII. Reproof, Reprehension.  
THe wise love it, Prov. 29. 25. & 25. 12. & 13. 18. & 15. 5, 31. & 17. 10. & 29. 15. and 6. 23.  
It's the Minister's duty, 2 Tim. 4. 2. God's Word is profitable for it, 2 Tim. 3. 16.  
Scorners will not endure it, Prov. 9 8. & 15. 12. Isa. 29. 21.  
Such are near to destruction, Prov. 29. 1. & 10. 17. Are brutish, Prov. 12. 1. & 15. 10, 32.  
David desired it, Psal. 141. 5.  
Herod could not endure it, Luk. 3. 19 Nor the wicked, Prov. 1. 25, 30. & 5. 12.  

Reproof not endured.  
Cambyses King of Persia being reproved by Prexaspes, one of his Nobles that was familiar with him, for his drunkenness, was so impatient of reproof, that he caused the son of Prexaspes to be set before him, saying, If I can shoot just into thy son's heart, neither thou nor the Persians have any cause to charge me with drunkenness: and so shooting he slew him, and then caused his body to be opened, where the arrow was found in the midst of his heart, whereupon he much rejoiced, saying to Prexaspes, Whether dost thou now believe that I am sober, or drunk, & c? Pez. Mel. Hist.  
The same Cambyses having caused twelve of his Nobles to be put to death, Croesus, who was left as a Counsellor to him by his father Cyrus, reproved him for it, admonishing him not so to give way to his passion, lest he provoked his Subjects to rise up against him: Cambyses instead of making a good use of it, took a bow, and would have slain Croesus for it, but he escaping from him, Cambyses commanded his servants to slay him: yet they thinking that he would afterwards repent it; hid Croesus, and slew him not; and when Cambyses not long after wanted Croesus for his faithful counsel, and bemoaned his rash putting of him to death: his servants expecting a great reward, brought him forth. Cambyses was glad that Croesus was alive, but yet he put his servants to death for sparing him contrary to his command. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Philip King of Macedon having great contentions in his Family, was thus reproved by Demarathus the Corinthian for it: Philip ask him what concord there was amongst the Grecians? Sir, said he, it is not fit for you to inquire after the affairs of Greece, who cannot settle, and maintain peace in your own Family. Diod. Sic.  
Alexander M. writing to Philotas, one of his brave Captains, sent him word how that the Oracle of Jupiter Hamon had acknowledged him to be his son: Philotas wrote back, That he was glad that he was received into the number of the gods: but withal that he could not but be sensible how miserable they were that should live under one that thought himself more than a man: which reproof Alexander never forgot till he had taken away his life. Q. Cur.    

CHAP. XCIV. Repentance, and Reformation the way to pacify God's wrath.  
REpentance exhorted to, Ezek. 14. 6. & 18. 30. Matth. 3. 2. & 4. 17. Mar. 1. 15. Act. 2 38. & 3. 19 & 8. 22. Rev. 2. 5, 16. & 3. 3, 19  
Repentance attributed to God, Gen. 6. 6. Exod. 32. 14. Judg. 2. 18. 1 Sam. 15. 35. 2 Sam. 24. 16. Psal. 106 45. Jer. 26. 19 Amos 7. 3, 6. Jon. 3. 10. & 4. 2. Joel 2 13. Host 11. 8.  
Repentance turns away God's wrath, 1 King. 18. 30, etc. Jer. 26. 3, 13. Ezek. 18. 30. Joel 2. 14. Jona. 3. 9 Rev 2. 5, 16, 22. Exod. 32. 14. 2 Sam. 24. 15, 16. Jer. 31. 19, 20. Jona. 3. 9, 10. 2 Chron. 7. 14, etc. We have Gods promise for it▪ Leu. 26. 41, etc. 2 Chron. 12. 7. & 24. 37. in the example of Josiah; And Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 32. 26. And Manasses, 2 Chr. 33. 12, 13.  
The Romans punished a young man that was seen looking out at a window with a Crown of Roses upon his head in the time of a public calamity.  
At a time in Athens strange Prodigies were seen, and the Prognosticators told the people, that they perceived by their sacrifices that the City was defiled with some abominable and filthy thing: Hereupon they sent to Crete for Epimenides, an holy, and devout man, and one who was esteemed a Prophet. He being come, taught them to make their Sacrifices with less cost, whereby they were more frequent. He taught them to pray daily to the gods, to mourn moderately for the dead, etc. and so brought them by degrces to much holiness, and devotion, to much justice, and unity amongst themselves; by which means for a time they enjoyed great tranquillity. Plut.  
Alexander's Macedonians being sensible of his displeasure, laid by their Arms, put on mourning apparel, came running in Troops to his Tent, where for almost three days together they remained with loud cries, and abundance of tears, testifying their remorse for offending him, and beseeching his pardon, which at last they obtained. How much more should we repent of, and mourn for offending God, and implore his pardon, & c?   

CHAP. XCV. Scriptures the Word of God: Not to be profaned.  
ALL Scripture is divinely inspired, 2 Tim. 3. 16. And holy men spoke as they were acted▪ and carried thereunto by the holy Ghost, 2 Pet. 1. 21. God spoke by the mouth of his holy Prophets, Luke 1. 70. we speak (saith Paul) not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the holy Ghost teacheth, 1 Cor. 2. 13. and that both for matter, as v. 12. and words. These are the very sentences, yea notions, that were writien of old in the mind of God, and are now clothed with his own very terms, and expressions: though by some of his servants he hath uttered himself more loftily, by some in a lower Language, according to the several abilities of the speakers, and capacity of the hearers.  
Arguments à posteriori to prove the Divinity of the Scriptures are: The venerable antiquity, matchless majesty, lively efficacy, beautiful harmony, incorrigible purity, invincible perennity, and continuance of them, maugre the injury, and iniquity of times, and Tyrants who have sought to suppressc them: Besides the confirmation by Miracles, confession of Martyrs, destruction of oppugners, fulfilling of Prophecies, consent of Churches, yea, assent of adversaries: As first, of Heretics, who in oppugning of Scriptures do yet allege Scripture to their own utter destruction, 2 Pet. 3. 16. Secondly, of Jew's Gods Library-keepers, as St Augustine calls them, who studiously read, and curiously kept the Books of the Old Testament, by a singular Providence of God, for our benefit, and behoof. 3. Many Heathens have sealed to the truth of the Scripture by their testimonies, and confirmed them to be Divine. Porphyry testifieth that Moses hath written the History of the Law truly. Numenius the Pythagorist recites Moses' History almost word for word, testifying that he was a great Divine: But we have better testimonies, both outward and inward.  
That without us is: First, The Scripture testifying of itself, and we know its testimony is true, because it's the Word of that God that can as soon die as lie: Hence Moses so often saith; I am the Lord: And the Prophets, Thus saith the Lord: The Evangelists, Jesus said: The Apostles, I have received of the Lord that which I delivered unto you. The truth is, the best proof of the Scripture is to be fetched out of itself, whence also it's called Light, Psal. 119. 105. because it discovers itself: and the Testimony of the Lord, because it bears witness to itself: and this it doth not authoritatiuè only, by an inartificial argument, but ratiocinatiuè, by sound reasons, whether we look to the Penmen of the Scripture, the subject matter of the Scripture, or the admirable effects thereof.  
The Penmen (besides their divine vocation, mission, and inspiration) were plain men, poor men, shepherds, neatherds, fishers, Publicans, etc. neither eloquent Orators, nor cunning headed Politicians to art out an Imposture, nor witty enough to deceive, Act. 4. 13. Add hereunto their impartial faithfulness in relating the naked truth, though to the discredit (as it might seem) of themselves, and their best friends. Moses repeats the sin and doom of his grandfather Levi: of his brother A●ron, and sister Miriam, nay, of himself how he sinned, and was sentenced at the waters of strife. David shames himself in his preface to the 51. Psalm. Isaiah tells the world of the wickedness of Ahaz, and weakness of Hezekiah, his natural Princes. Ezekiel makes honourable mention of Daniel his coetaneous, and Peter of Paul, though he took him up publicly for halting at Antioch. I was a blasphemer, an oppressor, a persecutor, saith that blessed Apostle, whereby we see that it's free from partiality, and flattery.  
Secondly, For the matter of the Scripture, it's proved to be the Word of God; By the Majesty of it, which (besides the stately plainness of the stile) far surpasseth the creatures capacity, the fathom of flesh, and reach of reason. There is no jot, or tittle of it that savours of earthliness: Every word of God's mouth is pure, precious, and profitable, not a syllable superfluous. The very majesty of the sentence is such as cannot be conceived, and yet it's always more powerful in matter then in words. It sets forth such an admirable concurrence of God's mercy, and Justice in man's Redemption, by the man Christ Jesus, as no creature could possibly contrive: or if they could, yet certainly would not. Not good men, or Angels, for they would never have put upon the world such a notorious imposture: Not evil men or Devils, for it crosseth, and controlleth their contrary courses, and condemns them to the pit of hell. It utterly overturns the Devil's Kingdom, who therefore sharply eggeth, and edgeth all his instruments against it: yea, and tempteth better men sometimes to doubt of it: whereas if it were forged, and false, he would (like a liar as he is) foment, and fight for it, promote, and propagate it, as he doth Turkism, and Paganism, and other falsehoods abroad in the world though never so absurd, and impious.  
Lastly, look upon its admirable effects, and irresistible power to effect the thing whereunto it's appointed, as to break the stubborn, to bind up the brokenhearted, etc. Not only to inform as other writings, but to reform, yea, transform the soul from glory to glory, till it be wholly conformed to that heavenly pattern: Add hereunto, that it's effectual for the conversion of a sinner from the error of his way: Not from error of his mind only, but of his manners also: For the mind may be thoroughly convinced, and yet the man not truly converted; yea, and when the spirit feels itself dead, and decayed (as by a relapse into some foul sin) this good Word revives it, as the breath of God did those dry bones in Ezekiel. Humane writings may show some faults to be avoided, but give no power to amend them: But, Now are ye clean by the Word that I have spoken, saith Christ: Sanctifié them by thy truth, thy Word is truth. Philosophy may civilize, not sanctify: hide some sins, not heal them: cover, not cure them. So then, the efficacy, and virtue of the Scripture to produce the love of God, and our enemies, to purify the heart, to pacify the conscience, to rectify the whole both constitution, and conversation of a man, to take him off from the delights of the world, and the flesh, to make him glory in afflictions, sing in the flames, triumph over death: all these, and more do necessarily conclude the divine authority of the Scriptures. What words of Philosophers could ever make of a Leopard a Lamb: of a viper a child; of a Lecher a chaste man; of a Nabal a Nadib; of a covetous carl, a liberal person?  
Besides this real, there is also a vocal testimony from God to the Divinity of the Scriptures, which yet is heard by none but God's household, and is confined to the communion of Saints, whose consciences he secretly persuadeth of this truth, and sweetly seals it up to them: Promised, Isa. 52. 6. They shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak, etc. Joh. 7. 17. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the Doctrine whether it be of God, etc. 1 Joh. 5. 10. He that believeth hath the witness in himself. 1 Cor. 2. 15. The spiritual man discerneth all things: for he hath the mind of Christ: and an unction within that teacheth him all things, 1 Joh. 2. 20, 27. So that he no sooner heareth, but believes, and is sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Ephes. 1. 13. whose inward testimony of the truth, and authority of the Scriptures, is ever met by a motion of the sanctified soul, inspired by the same Spirit, more steadfastly resting itself on that testimony, then if he should hear from heaven, as St. Augustine did, Tolle, Lege, take, and read this book of God: or than if some Angel should bring him a Bible, and say; This is the very Word of God: For he might suspect these as delusions of the Devil But the testimony of the Spirit we know to be true; Job. 14. 17. because he is both a Spirit of truth, and a searcher of the deep things of God, 1 Cor. 2. 10. Only it must be remembered, that this inward witness must not be brought for confirmation of this Doctrine to others, nor for confutation of adversaries: But that every one for himself might hereby be certified, and satisfied in his conscience, that the Sacred Scriptures are the Word of God. The Church's testimony without this is but of little value, and validity: it being merely informativum et directivum, non certificativum, et terminativum fidei: And whereas St. Augustine saith, I should not have believed the Gospel but that the authority of the Church moved me thereto: he speaks there of himself as unconverted to the faith, and so not acquainted with the Spirits testimony. Now no marvel though such be moved by the consent, and authority of the Church; which is to them an introduction whereby they are better prepared to believe the Scriptures, yea, inclined at first to think them to be the Word of God, and so made willing to read, and hear them. See this, and more in that elaborate piece of my worthy friend, called Trapp's Treasury.  
Theopompus the Historian whilst he attempted to insert part of the holy Scriptures into his profane writings, by God's Judgement upon him ran mad. Diod. l. 14.  
Theodates' a Tragedian, having intermingled some Scripture-matters with his Tragoedies, suddenly lost his sight: which was afterwards restored to him upon his prayers when he once came to a sight of his sin. Aristaeus.  
One John Ap-howel in Queen Mary's days standing by William Maudon as he was reading on a Primer at Greenwich, mocked him after every word with contrary gauds and flouting speeches unreverently; whereupon Maudon said to him, John, take heed what thou dost, thou mockest not me but God in his Word, though I be simple that read it. Yet went he on in his mocking, till Maudon reading, Lord have mercy upon us: Christ have mercy upon us: the other with a start, said suddenly, Lord have mercy upon me: with that Maudon turning to him, said; What aileth thee, John? to which he answered, Nothing, but that he was afraid: Whereof, said Maudon? Nothing now, said the other: yet presently after he confessed, that at the reading of those words, Lord have mercy upon me, the hair of his head stood upright with a great fear that came upon him. On the next day he ran mad, and was bound in his bed, and lay continually day, and night crying out of the Devil of hell, etc. See my Eng. Mariyrolog●e.  
Steven La●cton Archbishop of Canterbury was the first that divided the Scripture into Chapters, as now we have them. Anno Christi 1220.   

CHAP. XCVI. Servants, Slaves.  
THe Scythians having made an eruption into Asia Lorded it there for divers years: In the mean time their wives thinking that they had been all slain, married their servants that were left to keep their cattle. But at last these Scythians being beaten out of Asia by the Medes; returned home, but then their servants rose in arms against them, and after divers fights the victory remained doubtful: at last one told them, That fight against slaves they should not use swords, but whips, as more proper instruments to subdue their servile nature: which advice being well liked, against the next encounter they provided them whips, with the clapping of which their servants were so terrified, that they ran away; and their Masters remained Conquerors. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
The Tyrians having maintained long wars against the Persians, were much weakened thereby; which occasion their slaves, being many in number, laying hold of the opportunity to rise up against their Masters, and put them all to the sword, together with all their children, and then seized upon their houses, and married their wives: only one of them being more merciful than the rest, spared his old Master [Straton] and his son, and hid them. Then these Slaves having thus gotten possession of all, consulted to choose a King, and agreed, That he that could first see the Sun rising should be King: whereupon this forementioned Slave consulted with his old Master about the business; who bade him, when others looked into the East, that he should look into the West: and accordingly when they were all assembled into the fields, and every man's eyes were fixed upon the East, he only looked Westwards, for which his companions scoffed at him: but presently he espied the Sunbeams shining upon the high Towers, and Chimneys in the City, and so challenged the Kingdom: His companions would needs know who taught him this wit, and at last he told them; whereupon fetching out old Straton they not only gave him his life, but made him their King. Justin.   

CHAP. XCVII. Sin the forerunner of Judgements.  
IT brought the flood upon the old world, Gen. 6. 5, etc. Hell from Heaven upon Sodom, Gen. 19 God's plagues upon Pharaoh, Exod. 7. 17, etc. Judgements upon Israel, Exod. 32. 35. Josu. 7. 11. So often in the book of Judges; and 1 King. 8. 33, etc. 2 Chron. 6. 24. Lam. 1. 8. & 5. 7.  
It brought destruction upon Jerusalem: See Jew's.  
Before the first destruction of Rome by Brennus, and his Gauls the very heathen Writers observe that the people were careless of the service of the gods, and grown loose, and dissolute in matters of Religion. Plut.  
A religious man in an expostulatory strain complained to God of Phocas, that Parricide, who paved his way to the Throne by the murder of Mauricius his Master, and predecessor, saying; Lord, wherefore hast thou made this man Emperor? To whom the Lord answered, Enimvero quia non inveni p●jor●m: Verily because I have not found a worse. Thus God punisheth a wicked people with a wicked, and Tyrannical Prince. Cedrenus.  
In the Reign of our King Henry the sixth, when our brave English Army was called home out of France by reason of our Civil discords at home: The French scoffingly asked an English Captain, when they would return into France again? To whom the Captain modestly, and discreetly answered; When your sins are greater than ours. Sp. Chr.  
Bede observed of the ancient Britan's, that immediately before their destruction by the Saxons, they were come to that height of wickedness, as to cast Odium in Religionis professores, tanquam in adversarios: To hate the professors of Religion as their greatest adversaries.  
Gildas also reporteth of them, That at that time fornication, adultery, and incest, with all other sins incident to man's nature were rife amongst them: and especially the hatred of truth, and the maintainers of it; the love also of lies with the forgers thereof: the admitting of evil for good, the respective regard of lewdness instead of goodness; desire of darkness in lieu of the Sun-light, and accepting of Satan for an Angel of light: Kings were anointed not by God; but such as were known to be more cruel than the rest, and soon after murdered by their own anointers: how abominable their sins were, and what just judgements God followed them withal, read more in Cambdens Britan. Pag. 108, 109. out of Gildas.  
Also before the Norman Conquest (as Gervasius of Canterbury writeth) the Priests were idle, drowsy, and unlearned, the people given to riot, and loose life; Discipline lay dead, the Commonwealth sick of an infinite sort of vices: but above all Pride, whose waiting-maid is destruction, was come to a mighty head: yea they fell to fast to all lewdness, that to be ignorant of sinful crimes, was held a great crime. Camb. Brit. p. 143.  
Upon the Persecution of the Church under the Emperor Valerian, Cyprian writes thus: We must confess that this great calamity which hath wasted for the most part all our Churches, and still doth daily consume us, ariseth chiefly from our own wickedness whilst we walk not in the way of the Lord, nor observe his precepts as we ought, whilst we are full of lucre, pride, emulation, dissension, void of simplicity, and faithful dealing, renouncing the world in word, but not in deed, every man pleasing himself, and displeasing others, and therefore are we thus worthily scourged: For, Non venissent fratribus haec mala, si in unum fuisset fraternitas animata: These evils had not befallen the brethren, if they had been joined together in brotherly unanimity. See more in my Gen. martyrology. p. 56.  
Aurelian the Emperor at first suffered the Christians to enjoy their Religion in peace, but when they had lived a while in peace, and prosperity they began to grow idle, and delicate, striving, and contending amongst themselves upon every trifling occasion, with railing words bespattering one another in a most despightful manner: Bishops against Bishops, and people against people moving hatred continually: yea cursed hypocrisy, and dissimulation increased more and more, by reason whereof God sent upon them the ninth Persecution, etc. See more in my Gen. Martyr. p. 61.  
Salvian Bishop of Masilia complaineth that before the persecuting Vandals came into Africa, the Church of God was much degenerated, in those Countries from its ancient purity, and that the power of godliness was much decayed, insomuch as they which lived exactly according to the rule of God's Word were hissed at as they went in the streets as if they had been Monsters. Eodem. pag. 101.  
Before the late Persecution in Bohemia through the long, and peaceable enjoyment of the Gospel men by little, and little began to be licentious in their lives, and carnal security so increased, that many began to presage that some horrible tempest would ere long overwhelm them. Eodem. p. 160.  
Before the Massacre of Paris such a general stupidity seized upon the Protestants, that their minds were very wavering, and few there were that showed themselves zealously bend to Religion; but all both great, and small were intent upon worldly matters, building to themselves goodly Castles in the air. Eodem. p. 309.   

CHAP. XCVIII. Stratagems.  
SCriptural Examples: Jacob, Gen. 30. 37. Josua, Chap. 8. 2. Gibeonites, Josu. 9 4, etc. Gideon, Judg. 7. 19, etc. Israel, Judg. 20. 29.  
After the death of Cambyses there being none of the Royal seed left, and the chief Persian Nobles, or Magis being all so potent, that none would give place to others, they at last agreed, That meeting all together in such a place the next morning, he whose horse first neighed, should be acknowledged King: one of these was Darius, whose Master of his horse hearing what was determined, over night took Darius his horse to the place, and caused him to cover a Mare; the next morning when they came all to the place, Darius his horse remembering the Mare presently fell a neighing, whereupon all the rest of the Nobles alighted, and saluted him for their King. Herod.  
Darius' besieging the impregnable City of Babylon which had revolted from him, after many ways and means assayed knew not how to prevail; at last one of his chief Colonels called Zopyrus, caused himself to be beaten black, and blue, his nose, and lips, and ears to be cut off, and acquainting Darius with his purpose, he went to Babylon, into which being admitted, he showed the people his dismembered, and torn body, complains of the cruelty of Darius, and proffereth his best assistance to them against him: the Citizens knowing the worth of the man, and not suspecting his fraud, made him their Captain, and in some skirmishes he beat the Persians: at last having drawn forth all the strength of the City, he betrayed them to Darius, and so delivered up Babylon into his hands. After which Darius used to say, That he had rather have one Zopyrus then twenty Cities of Babylon. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
When the Grecian Navy understood that the Army of Xerxes was entered into Peloponesus, every one being solicitous for his own home, they resolved to divide themselves, and to provide for the safety of their own Country: This Themistocles mainly opposed, as foreseeing that the division of the Grecian Navy would be their ruin, and therefore when he could no otherwise prevail, he sent a trusty person about him privately to Xerxes to inform him, that the Grecian Navy was intended to fly away, and that therefore he should presently with his Navy set upon them, if he desired a glorious Victory. Xerxes' being glad of this intelligence, thinking that Themistocles had done it out of respect to him, he presently caused his Navy to environ the Grecians on every side, so that they were forced to fight whether they would or no, and so after a terrible battle they gave the Persians a great overthrow, destroying two hundred of their ships, besides those which they took in the battle. Herod.  
Xerxes' seeing his great losses both by Sea, and Land, was resolved to leave his Army with Mardonius, and himself with some small party to return into Asia: the Grecian Generals understanding this, resolved to go with their Navy to Abydos to break down the Bridge which Xerxes had made, and left there over the Sea for his return at his pleasure, thinking by this means either to destroy his whole Army thus shut up in Greece, or to force him to good terms of agreement: Themistocles thinking that it was fitter to make a golden bridge to a flying enemy, then to take away all hopes of escaping from them which might make them fight more desperately, gave contrary counsel; and when he saw that he could not prevail, he sent privately to Xerxes, acquainting him with the Grecians purpose of breaking down his bridge, and therefore advised him to hasten his return before they had put their counsel into action. Xerxes' being affrighted with this message, left his Captains to bring after him those Forces which he intended to take back into Asia, and himself with a few attendants posted back to the Bridge for his own safety. Herod.  
After the final overthrow of the Persian Army, the Athenians began to build their City anew, which had been burned by the Persians, and to compass it about with strong Walls, which the Lacedæmonians hearing of, and suspecting the Athenian power, they sent Ambassadors to them to dissuade them from the work, telling them how dangerous it might be if the Persians should again come into Greece, etc. Themistocles perceiving that they did it out of envy, told them that the Athenians would themselves send Ambassadors of their own to satisfy the Lacedæmonians about that matter: and so dismissing them, he exhorted the Athenians to hasten their work all that possibly they could; and after a while himself goes as their Ambassador to Sparta, but by the way pretends sickness, and other impediments to hinder: yet at length he comes to Sparta, but then tells them that he could do nothing effectually till his Colleagues were come to him: In the mean time the Lacedemenians hearing that the Walls went forward apace, sent new Ambassadors to know the truth of the business: Themistocles therefore dispeeds away his man to Athens, writing to the Magistrates, that when the Ambassadors came they should cast them into prison, and keep them as pledges that the Lacedæmonians should act nothing against them: and at last he makes an Oration to the Lacedæmonians, and tells them, that now Athens wa● fortified, whereby they were able to repel war both by their Arms, and Walls: and so having out-witted the Lacedæmonians by this stratagem, he returned home with great applause. Justin.  
Cimon, General of the Athenians triumphed over the Persians twice in one day: for first he fought a great Battle with them by Sea upon the Confines of Asia, wherein he gave them a great overthrow; and then taking the Persian Ships, he put all his valiantest Soldiers into them, and dressed them in the Persians apparel, and so sailing to the place where their Land-Army lay, they took them for Persians returning in triumph from the slaughter of the Athenians: Cimon therefore by this stratagem landing his men, broke suddenly into the Camp of the Persians, whom they quickly overthrew with a great slaughter, and took twenty thousand prisoners, together with an infinite mass of treasure, the tenth part whereof the Athenians dedicated to their gods. Diod. Sic.  
Wheu the Grecians had taken the City of Byzantium, the Grecian Captains referred to Cimon the dividing of the spoil: whereupon he set all the Captives of one side, and all the plunder of the City on the other; and then bade the other Grecians choose which they would have: they chose the plunder, leaving the naked persons to the Athenians, and withal, laughed Cimon to scorn for his foolish division. But shortly after the friends, and kinsfolk of the Captives came, and brought great sums of money to redeem the captives, whereby the Athenians got more than all the other Grecians; with which Cimon defrayed the whole charges of the Navy for four months. Plut.  
Another Stratagem of Cimons was this, whereas other Generals had been burdensome to the friends and confederates of the Athenians by forcing them to serve in the Wars; Cimon on the contrary, suffered them to commute their personal service for a sum of money, and they that had shipping if they would deliver him their ships, he would excuse them from going in them themselves, and so suffered them to follow their Trades, and husbandry: in the mean time he hired his Athenians to serve in all the wars both by Sea, and Land, and so made them expert, and excellent Soldiers, whilst their confederates spent their time in ease, or contrary affairs, and so put the opportunity into the Athenians hands of being Lords over all their neighbours. Plut.  
In the wars between the Lacedæmonians, and the Athenians, when Archidamus the Lacedaemonian General entered with his Army into the Confines of Attiea, and laid all waste before him; Pericles the Athenian General suspecting that he would spare his houses, and Lands, sent to Athens, and bestowed them all upon the Commonwealth▪ that so he might free himself from the envy, and suspicion of his Citizens. The like Stratagem did Fabius Max. the Roman use, who when as Hannibal had spared his lands, he presently sent his son to Rome to sell them, and employed the money for the redeeming of Captives from Hannibal. Pez. Mel. Hist.  
Lycurgus' commanded his Spartans that they should never make war often with one enemy, lest in process of time they should grow more expert, and valiant than themselves. Plut.  
A little before the Grecian Navy joined battle with the Persians, Themistocles as he went along the Sea, and passed by those places where the enemy's Navy must needs come, caused to be engraven in great letters upon the rocks, and stones an Exhortation to the jonians to desert the Persians, and to take part with the Grecians, who were their ancestors, and founders, and such as fought for their liberty, hoping by this stratagem either to bring the jonians to take part with him, or at least to make the Persians jealous, and distrustful of them, and so render them the less useful. See the Example of Straton in Servants.  
Sertorius the Roman General in his passage into Spain was fain to pay tribute to certain barbarous people that inhabited the Pyrenaean Mountains over which he was to pass. At this some of his Soldiers muttered, saying, That it was an act very dishonourable for the Romans: but he told them that he only bought time, a commodity which such as aspire to haughty enterprises must take up at any rate.   

CHAP. XCIX. Education of Children, Schoolmasters.  
Lycurgus' the Lacedaemonian Lawgiver commanded all his Citizens to eat their meat in public at a Common-Hall, whither all young children went daily as to a School to learn gravity, and temperance, where they heard no vain, or unseemly speeches, but grave, and wise discourses about the Government of a Commonwealth; there they learned to sport upon words, and to give, and take jests without offence. Plut.  
One ask Agesilaus King of Sparta, what should be especially taught unto children? he answered, That which they are most like to make use of when they come to be men. Xenoph.  
Philip King of Macedon seeing the hopefulness of his son Alexander, chose Aristotle to be his Master, who carefully instructed him in most of the liberal Sciences, in the study whereof he took such delight, that he used to say; I had rather have knowledge then to excel in power. Just. He so prized Homer's Iliads, that in all his wars he carried it in his pocket, and laid it under his pillow a-nights. How much more should we prise, and carry about us the Sacred Scriptures? He loved his Master Aristotle as if he had been his Father, and used to say; That as we have our being from our Parents, so we have our well-being from our School Masters. Quint. Curtius.  
Seneca the Master of Nero, offering to quit his fortunes to save his life; Nero refused to accept thereof, and acknowledging his immortal debt for the benefit of his instructions, he said; He had cause to blush, that he who for the reason of his learned merits was of all men dearest to ●im, was not by his means in so long a time become the richest also. Nero's Life.  
The brahmin's in India so soon as their children were capable of instruction used to place them forth to good Schoolmasters, that by them they might be instructed in learning, and good manners, and might be taught subjection to their Superiors, and be trained up by good Examples. Alex. ab Alex.  
The Persians so soon as their children could begin to speak used to place them forth to Schoolmasters to be taught virtue, temperance, frugality, and obedience, and would not meddle with them for seven years after, left by their indulgence they should do them hurt. Xenoph.  
Amongst the Lacedæmonians there was a custom that boys, and youths should never sup but in the company of their Masters, from whom they might learn examples of frugality, and abstinence. Alex.  
The Inhabitants of Mitylene when they were Lords of the Seas about them, if any of their associates revolted from them, they inflicted this punishment: By forbiddiug them to teach their children letters, or the knowledge of the liberal Arts: Judging it the greatest punishment that could be to pass their lives in ignorance without learning. AElian.  
Julian the Apostate when he perceived that the Christians by reason of their learning easily confuted, and overthrew the Idolatries of the Gentiles, he enacted a Law, That no Christian should train up his sons in humane learning: thereby judging, that if he could bring them to ignorance, he could quickly bring them to Idolatry.  Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it, Prov. 22. 6. The rod, and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame, Prov: 29. 15.  

CHAP. C. Examples about the Memory.  
BEza being above fourscore years of age could perfectly say by heart any Greek Chapter in Paul's Epistles, or any thing else that he had learned before, but forgot whatsoever was newly told him: Thuan. obit. Doctorum vir. p. 384. His memory was like an Inn retaining old guests, but having no room to entertain new.  
S. Augustine tells us of his friend Simplicius, who being asked, could tell all Virgil's Verses backwards, and forwards, and yet he protested, that he knew not that he could do it till they tried him. Aug. Tom. 7. de anima, et ejus Orig. cap. 7.  
Staupitius, who was Tutor to Luther, and a godly man, in a vain ostentation of his memory, repeated Christ's Genealogy, Matth. 1. by heart in his Sermon, but being out about the Captivity of Babylon: I see (saith he) God resisteth the proud, and so betook himself to his book for help. Mel. Adam. in vit. Stau. p. 20.  
The Memory of our Bishop Juel was raised by Art to the highest pitch of humane possibility: For he could readily repeat any thing that he penned after once reading it; and therefore usually at the ringing of the Bell he began to commit his Sermons to heart; and kept what he learned so firmly, that he used to say; That if he were to make a speech premeditated before a thousand Auditors shouting or fight all the while, yet could he say whatsoever he had provided to speak. Many barbarous, and hard names out of a Calendar, and forty strange words, Welsh, Irish, etc. after once or twice reading at the most, and short meditation he could repeat both forwards, and backwards without hesitation. Sir Francis Bacon reading to him only the last clauses of ten lines in Erasmus his Paraphrase in a confused, and dismembered manner; he after a small pause rehearsed all those broken parcels of sentences the right way, and the contrary without stumbling. See his Life in my first Part of the Marrow of Eccles. Hist.  
Anthony Wallaeus by the help of the Art of Memory in six week's space learned by heart the whole Epitome of Pagnine with such excellent success, that thereby he was enabled well to interpret any place of the holy Scriptures, and to give a fit reason of it. Idem. p. 943.  
Themistocles had such an excellent memory, that he knew all the Citizens of Athens, and when he met them could salute them by name. Plut.   

CHAP. CI. The Qualities of sundry people.  
IT's said of the Italians, that they are in their lusts unnatural; in their malice unappeasable; in their actions deceitful. They will blaspheme sooner than swear: and murder a man rather than slander, him. Of their women it's said; That they are Magpies at the door; Saints in the Church; Goats in the garden; Devils in the house; Angels in the streets; and sirens in the windows.  
The Noblemen of Naples of all men under heaven live the most idle, and careless lives; having (like the Tyrant Polycrates) nothing to trouble them, but that they are troubled with nothing.  
As the French in their language want one proper word to express Stand; so naturally they mislike a settled, and fixed posture, and delight in motion. It's said of them, that Primus impetus est major quam virorum, secundus minor quam foeminarum: That they come on like Powder: But end in smoke. That they have these three Properties; They neither read as they write; nor sing as they prick; nor speak as they think.  
The Germans are compared to an heavy Bell, which is long in raising; but being once up, it makes a great sound.  
The Low-countrieses had wont to be called the best stable of wooden Horses, because of their potency in shipping: though now the English have outshot them in their own Bow.  
England was wont to be accounted the Pope's Packhorse; for indeed she seldom rested in the stable when any work was to be done.  
The Italians are said to be wise beforehand: The Germans in the action: and the French after it is done.  
Mr. Asch●m thanks God that he was but nine days in Italy, where in one City [Venice] he saw more liberty co sin, then in London he ever heard of in nine years. Preface to his School.  
The Neaepolitane Gentry are observed to stand so much upon the punctilioes of their honour, that they prefer robbery before industry, and will rather suffer their daughter to make merchandise of her chastity, then marry the richest Merchant. Sr. W. Segar in his honours.  
The earth in Italy yields five harvests in a year: 1. In June that of Silks. 2. In July of divers Fruits. 3. In August that of Corn, which afterwards they sow with Millio, Rice, Turkey Wheat, or the like grain, and within two months have another Crop. 4. In September that of their Wines. 5. In October that of Oil.  

England's Privileges.  
The first Christian King that ever was in the world was Lucius King of the Britan's that built Peter's Church in Cornhill London: The first Christian Emperor that was in the world was Constantine the Great born in England of Helena an English woman. The first King that shook off subjection to Antichrist, was our King Henry the eighth: And the first Christian King that ever wrote that the Pope was Antichrist was our King James.    

CHAP. CII. Examples of the wonders of God's works in Nature.  
IN Cornwall near unto a place called Pen sans, is that famous stone called Main-Amber: which is a great Rock advanced upon some other of meaner size, with so equal a counterpoise, that a man may stir it with the push of his finger but to remove it quite out of his place a great number of men are not able. Camb. Brit. p. 188. The like is in the Country of Stratherne in Scotland.  
In the year 1581. in the County of Essex an Army of Mice so overran the Marshes in Dengey hundred, near unto South-minster, that they shore the grass to the very roots, and so tainted the same with their venomous teeth that a great murrain fell upon the cattle which graed thereon: Speeds Essex.  
In the year 1555. when by reason of unseasonable weather there was a great Dearth in the Land, there sprang up upon the Rocks without tillage, or sowing in the County of Essex betwixt Orford, and Adlebrough such a Crop of pease that in August there was gathered above an hundred Quarters, and in blossoming there remained as many more, where never grass grew, nor earth was ever seen, but hard solid Rock for three yards deep under their Roots. Speed in Suffolk.  
In the County of Devon not far from Lidford the river Lid, at a Bridge is gathered into a straight, and penned in between rocks, whereon it runneth down amain, and the ground daily waxing more and more deep: his water is not seen: only a roaring noise is heard to the great wonder of those that pass by. Camb. Brit. p. 199.  
In Warwickshire at Nevenham Regis, three fountains walm out of the ground strained through a vein of Alum; the water whereof carrying the colour, and taste of milk cureth the stone, provoketh urine abundantly: green wounds it quickly closeth up, and healeth: being drunk with salt it looseth, and with sugar it bindeth the belly. Camh. Brit. p. 562.  
In Summersetshire near unto Glastenbury in Wiral-P●rk there is an Hawthorne tree which upon Christmas-day sprouteth forth as well as in May. Camb. Brit. p. 227.  
Also in the same Shire near unto Cainsham are found in Stone-quarries, stones resembling Serpents, winding round in manner of a wreath, the head bearing up in the Circumference, and the end of the tail taking up the centre within: but most of them are headless. Camb. Brit. p. 236.  
In Herefordshire a little beneath Richard's Castle Nature, who no where disporteth herself more in showing wonders then in waters, hath brought forth a pretty Well which is always full of little fish bones, although they be from time to time quite drawn out of it, whence it's called commonly Bone-well. Camb. Brit. p. 619.  
In Gloucestershire upon the hills near Alderly are found certain stones resembling Cockles, Periwinkles, and Oysters, which seem to be the garmsome works of Nature, or such shells turned into stone. Camb. Brit. p. 363.  
In Yorkshire about Whitby are found certain stones fashioned like Serpents folded, and wrapped round as in a wreath, so that a man would verily think that they had been sometimes Serpents turned into stone. Camb. Brit. p. 718.  
Also in the same County at Huntly Nabb, there lie scattering here, and there amongst the rocks, stones of divers bigness, so Artificially by nature shaped round in manner of a Globe, that one would take them to be big Bullets made by the Turner's hand for shot to be discharged out of great Ordnance; In which if you break them, are found stony Serpents enwrapped round like a wreath: but most of them are headless. Camb. Brit. p. 721.  
In the County of Cornwall near unto St. Neots, there are a number of good great rocks heaped up together, and under them one stone of lesser size, fashioned naturally in the form of a Cheese lying in press, whereupon it's named Wring-cheese. Camb. Brit. p. 192.  
In Yorkshire upon the Seashore by Skengrave, when the winds are laid, and that upon still weather the Sea is most Calm; and the water lies level and plain, without any noise: there is heard here many times on a sudden a great way off as it were an horrible, and a fearful groaning, which affrights the fishermen at those times from launching forth into the Sea. Camb. Brit. p. 720.  
In Richmondshire amongst the ragged rocks are found stones like unto Periwinkles, Cockles, and other shell fish. Camb. Brit. p. 727.  
In the County of Hereford a hill which they call Marcley-hill in the year 1571. (as though it had wakened on a sudden out of a deep sleep) roused itself up, and for the space of three days together moving and showing itself (as mighty, and huge an heap as it was) with roaring noise in a fearful sort, and overturning all things that stood in the way, advanced itself forward to the wondrous astonishment of the beholders. Camb. Brit. p. 620.  
In Glamorganshire in a rock, or cliff by the Seaside, there appeareth a very little chink, unto which if you lay your ear you shall hear a noise as if it were of Smiths at work, one while the blowing of bellows, another while the striking of the sledge, and hammer, sometimes the sound of the grindstone, and iron tools rubbing against it, the hissing sparks also of steel god's within holes as they are beaten, and the puffing noise of the fire burning in the surnace. Camb. Brit. p. 643. This is called Merlin's Cave.  
In the Bishopric of Durham in Derlington- field, there are three pits of a wonderful depth, termed by the vulgar Hell-kettles, in which the water by an Antiperistasis, or reverberation of the cold air striking thereupon, waxeth hot; which pits have passage under ground into the River Teese, as Archbishop Cuthbert Tonstal observed, by finding that Goose in the River which he had marked, and let down into these pits. Camb. Brit. p. 737.  
In Yorkshire near unto Knarsburrow Castle is a Well in which the waters spring not up out of the veins of the earth, but distil, and trickle down dropping from the rocks hanging over it, whence it's called Dropping-Well: into which what wood soever is put, will in a short space be turned into stone. Camb. Brit. p. 700.  
In Caermardenshire near unto Careg Castle there is a Fountain that twice in four, and twenty hours ebbeth, and twice floweth, resembling the unstable motions of the main Sea. Camb. Brit. p. 650.  
In Westmoreland hard by Shape there is a Well, or Fountain, which after the manner of Euripus ebbeth, and floweth many times in a day. Camb. Brit. p. 762.  
In Ireland is a Fountain whose water killeth all those Beasts that drink thereof, but hurteth not the people, though they usually drink of it. Ortelius.  
Near unto Bristol is St. Vincent's rock full of Diamonds, in bright, and transparent colour matching, if not exceeding the Indian Diamonds, only they are softer; but nature herself having framed them pointed with four, or six-cornered smooth sides, they are worthily had in great admiration: also over against it on the Westside of the River, there is another rock full of Diamonds, which by the wonderful skill, and workmanship of nature are enclosed as young ones within the bowels of hollow, and reddish flints. Camb. Brit. p. 239.  
At Aspley Gowik in Bedfordshire near Woburn there is a kind of earth that turns wood into stone: for proof whereof there was a wooden ladder in the Monastery of Woburn, that having lain a good while covered over in that earth, was digged forth again all stone. Camb. Brit. p. 401.  
Near unto Lutterworth in Leicestershire there is a Spring of water so cold, that in a short time it turneth straws, and sticks into stone. Camb. Brit. pag. 518.  
In Darbyshire in the Peak-Forrest not far from Buxtons is a Well which in a wonderful manner doth ordinarily ebb, and flow four times in the space of one hour, or thereabouts, keeping his just Tides. Camb. Brit. p. 558.  
Also in the same County at the Springhead of Wie there rise, and walm up nine Fountains of hot waters, commonly called Buxton-Wells, very sovereign for the stomach, sinews, and whole body. Camb. Brit. p. 557.  
In Scotland on the bank of Ratra near unto Stangs Castle there is a Cave wherein the water distilling naturally by drops from the head of the Vault, is presently turned into Pyramidal stones, and were not the said hole, or Cave otherwhiles rid, and cleansed, the whole space as far as up to the vault, would in a short time be filled therewith. Camb. Brit. Scotl. p. 48.  
In Scotland in the Country of Murray there is a River called Naes, the water whereof is almost always warm, and at no time so cold that it freezeth, yea, in the most cold time of winter, broken ice falling into it is dissolved with the heat thereof. Descrip. of Scotl.  
Also in Galloway the Loch called Loch-Merton is of such a strange nature, that the one half of it doth never freeze in the coldest winter. Descrip. of Scotl.  
In Kile there is a rock about twelve foot high, and as much in breadth called the Deaf Craig: for though a man cry never so loud, or shoot off a Gun on the one side, yet his fellow on the other side cannot hear the noise. Desc. of Scot  
In Lenox is a great Loch, or Mere called Loch-Lowmond, in length twenty four miles, and eight in breadth, wherein are three strange things: First, Excellent good fish without any fins. Secondly, A floating Island whereon many Kine feed. And thirdly, Tempestuous waves raging without winds, yea, in the greatest calms. Desc. of Scot  
In Argyle is a stone found in divers parts, which being laid under straw, or stubble doth set it on fire by the great heat that it collecteth there. Descr. of Scot  
In Lincolnshire there is a fowl called a Dotterel, so named of its doltish foolishness, it's a bird of an Apish kind, ready to imitate what it sees done, they are caught by candlelight by the fowler's gestures: for if he put forth an arm, they stretch forth a wing: sets he forward a leg, or holdeth up his head, they likewise do theirs: in brief, what ever the fowler doth, the same also doth this foolish bird until it be caught within the net. Camb. Brit. p. 543.  
There is an Island called Bas bordering upon Lothaien in Scotland, unto which there resort such a multitude of Sea-fowles, especially of Soland Goose which bring with them such abundance of fish, that as it's reported, an hundred Garrison Soldiers lying there for defence of the place, fed upon no other meat than the fresh fish that was thus brought to them; and the said Fowls bring also such abundance of sticks, and twiggs for to make their nests of, that thereby the Inhabitants are abundantly provided of fuel for their fire also: and such a mighty gain is made of their feathers, and oil that no man would scarcely believe it, but he that had seen it. Camb. Brit. Scot p. 12, 13.  
Most certain it is, that Cows in Ireland will not give down their milk, unless their own calf be set by their side alive, or else the skin of the dead calf must be stuffed with straw, and set by them. Camb. Brit. Irel. p. 145.  
In one of the Scottish Islands there is a rare kind of Fowl, unknown to other Countries, called Colca, little less than a Goose; they come thither every year in the Spring, hatch, and nourish their young ones: about which time they cast all their feathers, and become stark naked of all their bodies, and then they get themselves to the Sea, and are no more seen till the next Spring: their feathers have no quill as other feathers have, but are all like unto a Down wherein is no hardness. Desc: of Scot  
In the Island of Orknay the Ewes are of such fecundity that they bring forth constantly two, and often three lambs a piece: there be neither ravenous nor venomous beasts there, nor will live there, although they be transported thither. Descrip. of Scot  
In the North Seas of Scotland are great logs of Timber found, in which are marvellously engendered a sort of Geese called Claik-geeses, and they do hang by the beak till they be of perfection: oftentimes found, and kept in admiration for their rare manner of generation. Desc. of Scot They are very fat, and delicious to be eaten.  
The Storks are so careful of their parents, that when they grow old, and unable to help themselves, the young ones feed them; and when their wings fail them in passing the Sea, the young ones take them on their backs, and carry them over. But this is remarkable; The Town of Delft in the Low-Countries is so seated for the feeding, and bringing up of these Birds, that it's hard to see an house wherein they breed not: In which Town upon the third of May Anno Christi 1536. a great fire happening when the young Storks were grown pretty big; the old ones perceiving the fire to approach their nests, attempted to carry away their young ones, but could not they were so weighty, which they perceiving, never ceased with their wings spread to cover them, till they perished in the flames. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 63.  
In the year 1404. some women of Edam in the Low-Countries going in Barks to their cattle in Purmerm●●r, did often see at the ebbing of the water a Sea-woman playing up, and down, whereat at first they were afraid, but after encouraging one another, made with their Boats towards her, and the water now not deep enough for her to dive in, they took her by force, drew her into the Boat, and carried her to Edam, where in time she grew familiar, and fed of ordinary meats; and being sent to Harleus lived some fifteen years, but never spoke, seeking often to get again into the water. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 102.  
The Lady Marguerit of Holland Countess of Hausberg was miraculously delivered of 364 children at one birth, whereof Eras. Rot. Lod. Vives. and many other famous Authors make mention: Also Albertus Crantzius, and others write. That about thirty seven years after the like happened to the Lady Marguerit daughter to the Earl of Holsteine, which were all Baptised. Also Martin Cromer in his Chronicles of Poland writes, That in Cracovia Anno 1269. the Wife of the Earl Buboslas was delivered of thirty six children all living. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 127.  
It's most strange, yet true, that the Arms of the Duke of Rohan in France, which are Fusils, or Lozenges are to be seen in the wood, or stones through all his Country, so that break a stone in the middle, or lop a bough off a tree, and you shall behold the grain thereof (by some secret cause in nature) Diamonded or streaken in the fashion of a Lozenge.  
And in Warwickshire the Arms of the Shugburies', which are Stars, are found in the stones in their own Manor of Shugbury, so that break the stone where you will, and there is the exact fashion of a star in the end of it: This I have oft seen, and have many of the stones.  
Groenland (in the Hyperborean Sea) was discovered Anno 1380. it hath in it the Monastery of St. Thomas, situate on the North-East part thereof at the foot of a Mountain where there is a River so hot, that it serves for to boil their meat, and other such purposes as fire doth with us. Isac. Chron. p. 275.  
The River Hypanis in Scythia every day brings forth little bladders, out of which come certain flies, which are thus bred in the morning, fledge at noon, and dead at night: Fit Emblems of the vanity and short life of man.  
Clitumnus is a River in Italy which makes all the Oxen that drink of it white. Fulk. Meteor. Lib. 4.  
The River Melas in Boeotia makes all the sheep that drink of it black. Plin.  
The Fountain of Jupiter Hammon is cold in the daytime, and hot at midnight.  
The Fountain of the Sun hath its water extreme cold, and sweet at noon, and boiling hot, and bitter at midnight. Plin. lib. 2. c. 103. August.  
There is a River in Palestine called the sabbatical River, which runs with a violent and swift stream all the week; but every Sabbath it remains dry. Joseph. de bell. Jud. l. 7. c. 24.  
In Idumaea is a Fountain called the Fountain of Job, which for one quarter of the year is troubled, and muddy; the next quarter bloody; the third green, and the fourth clear. Isiod.  
The River Astaces in the Isle of Pontus uses sometimes to overflow the fields, after which whatsoever sheep, or milch cattle feed thereon, give black milk. Plin. l. 2. c. 103.  
Furius Camillus being Censor in Rome, the Lake Albanus being environed with Mountains on every side, in the time of Autumn when other Lakes, and Rivers were almost dry, the waters of this Lake after a wondrous manner began to swell, and rise upwards till at last they were equal with the tops of the Mountains, and after a while they broke thorough one of those Mountains overflowing, and bearing all down before them till they emptied themselves into the Sea. Plut.  
About the year 105. in the Reign of Trajan, who raised the third Persecution, on the 22. of October there fell out one of the most terrible Earthquakes that ever was: First there arose furious, and violent winds, which tore up trees by the roots, made birds fall to the earth, uncovered houses, and overthrew many; then followed thunder, and lightning, which made the night like noonday; then fearful Thunderbolts, which broke down stately buildings, and slew many men. The Sea was wonderfully troubled, after which came such a violent heat, that men not able to endure it, stripped themselves, and hid themselves under ground, the sky was so dark, and dust so great, that one could not see another, so that shocking together many fell down dead: Many Cities were ruinated, much people perished; many Mountains, and hills sunk, and became plains: many Rivers were dried up, Fountains and springs broke out where never was any before. Almost all the houses in Antioch were demolished. Dion.  
The River Dee in Meri●●●●●hshire in Wales, though it run through Pimble-Meer, yet it remaineth entire, and mingles not its streams with the waters of the Lake. Camb. Brit.  
And a River in Spain burieth itself in the earth, and runneth under ground fifteen miles together: whereupon the Spaniards brag that they have a Bridge whereon ten thousand cattle feed daily.  
A poor woman in Holland being great with child, and near to the time of her delivery; For the space of fifteen days before the same, the child in her womb was heard almost continually to cry, and lament: the which many worthy persons, for the greater approbation of the truth, went daily to hear, and have testified the same. Neth. Hist.  
Divers women brought a young woman in Ireland almost naked to the house of Mr. Creighton Minister of Virgikea in the County of Cavan, to whom an Irish Rebel came upon the way (these women being present) requiring her to give him her money, swearing that else he would presently kill her, and withal drew his sword: The young woman answered, You cannot kill me except God give you leave, and his will be done: Hereupon the Rogue thrust three times at her naked body with his drawn sword, and yet could not pierce her skin, upon which miracle, being much confounded, he went away, and left her. Attested upon oath.  
Pliny tells us of a Fountain called Dodon, which always decreaseth from midnight till noon, and increaseth from noon till midnight.  
He also tells us of certain Fountains in an Island near Italy which always increase and decrease according to the ebbing, and flowing of the Sea.  
Aristotle writeth of a Well in Sicily, whose water is so sharp, that the Inhabitants use it instead of vinegar.  
In Bohemia near to the City of Bilen is a Well of such excellent, water, that the Inhabitants use to drink of it in a morning instead of burnt Wine. Dr. Fulk.  
In Paphlagonia is a Well which hath the taste of wine, and it makes men drunk which drink of it; whence Du Bartas, 
Salonian Fountain, and thou Andrian Spring,  
Out of what Cellars do you daily bring  
The oil, and wine that you abound with so?  
O Earth, do these within thine entrails grow? etc.   
AElian mentioneth a Fountain in Boeotia near to Thebes, which makes horses run mad if they drink of it.  
Plivy mentioneth a water in Sclavonia which is extreme cold, and yet if a man throw his cloth cloak upon it, it is presently set on fire.  
Other waters there are which discolour the fleeces of the sheep which drink of them: whence Du Bartas, 
Cerona, Xanth, and Cephisus do make  
The thirsty flocks that of their waters take,  
Black, red, and white: And near the crimson deep  
Th'Arabian Fountain maketh crimson sheep.   
And again, 
What should I of th' Illyrian Fountain tell?  
What shall I say of the Dodonean Well?  
Whereof the first sets any clothes on fire;  
Th'other doth quench (who but will this admire?)  
A burning Torch: and when the same is quenched,  
Lights it again, if it again be drenched.   
Anno Christi 1204. at Oreford in Suffolk a fish was taken by the Fishermen at Sea, in shape resembling a wild man, and by them was presented to Sir Bartholomew de Glanvil, Keeper of Oreford Castle. In all his limbs, and members he resembled a man, had hair in ●ll the usual parts of his body, only his head was bald. The Knight caused meat to be set before him, which he greedily devoured, and did eat fish raw, or sod: that which was raw he pressed with his hand till he had squeezed out all the moisture: He uttered not any speech, though to try him, they hung him up by the heels, and grievously tormented him. He would get him to his couch at the setting of the Sun, and rise again at the Sunrising. One day they brought him to the haven, and let him go into the Sea, but to prevent his escape they set three rows of very strong nets before him to catch him again at their pleasure: But he, streightwaies diving to the bottom, crept under all their nets, and showed himself again to them, and so often diving he still came up, and looked upon them that stood on the shore as it were mocking of them. At length after he had sported himself a great while in the water, and there was no hope of his return, he came back to them of his own accord, and remained with them two months after. But finally, when he was negligently looked to, he went to the Sea, and was never after seen, or heard of. Fabians Chron.   

CHAP. CIII. Examples of the rare works of God in the Creatures.  
IN the Province of Dara in Libya there is a certain River which sometimes so overfloweth, that it's like a Sea; but in the Summer it is so shallow that any one may pass over it on foot: If it overfloweth about the beginning of April, it bringeth great plenty to the whole region, if not, there follows great scarcity of. Corn. Pur. Pil. v. 2. p. 823.  
Of Date-trees, some are Males, and other Females: the male brings forth flowers only; the female, fruit: but the flowers of the female will not open, unless the boughs, and flowers of the male be joined unto them: and if they be not thus coupled the Dates will prove stark naught, and have great stones in them. Eodem l●co.  
Near unto the Grand Cairo in Egypt is a Garden environed with a strong wall, in the Garden is a large Fountain, and in midst of it groweth the only Balme-tree bearing true balm, that is in the world: it hath a short stock, or body, and beareth leaves like unto vine-leaves, but not altogether so long, P. Pil. v. 2. p. 838.  
The famous River of Nilus in Egypt useth once in the year to overflow her banks whereby the whole Country is watered, it usually beginneth to overflow upon the 17th of June, and increaseth daily, sometimes two, sometimes three fingers, and sometimes half a Cubit high on a day: the increase of it is known by a pillar in a Cistern whereinto the water is conveyed by a sluice, which pillar is divided into eighteen parts, each a Cubit: if the water reach only to the fifteenth Cubit, they expect a fruitful year, if it stay between the twelfth, and fifteenth Cubit, the increase of that year will be but mean; if it reach not to the twelfth, it's a sign of scarcity: if it rise to the eighteenth, the scarcity will be greater in regard of too much moisture: this River continueth 40 days increasing, and 40 days decreasing. Eodem loco.  
There are three sorts of Camels: the first sort are gross, and tall of stature, they will usually carry a thousand pounds' weight: when they are to be loaden, being beaten upon their knees, and neck with a wand, they will kneel down, and when they feel their load sufficient, they will rise up again: the second fort of them have two bunches on their back, and are fit either for burdens, or to ride on: the third sort are of a slender, and low stature called Dromidaries, unfit for burdens, but they excel in swiftness, so that in the space of one day they will travel an hundred miles, and will so continue for eight or ten days together with very little provender: and they will abstain from drink eight, ten, and sometimes fifteen days together without any inconvenience. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 845.  
In the Grand Cairo in Egypt the Plague useth to be very violent till the River Nilus begins to overflow his banks, at which time it doth instantly cease: insomuch as when five hundred died at Cairo the day before, not one doth die the day following. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 897.  
In the Marshes of Egypt grow the sedgy reeds, formerly called Papyri, of which they made paper, and of which ours (made of rags) assumeth that name: They divide it into thin flakes, whereinto it naturally parteth: then laying them on a Table, and moistening them with the glutinous water of Nilus, they press them together, dry them in the Sun, whereby they are fitted for use. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 898.  
There is a certain Island called Lounda in the Kingdom of Congo, wherein is no fresh water (being a very sandy ground) but if you dig but the depth of two or three handbreadths, you shall find sweet water, the best in all those Countries: and (which is most strange) when the Ocean ebbeth this water grows brackish, but when it flows to the top, it is most sweet. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 989.  
Not far from Casbine, the Regal City in Persia is a Fountain of a strange, and wonderful nature, out of which there continually springeth, and issueth a marvellous quantity of black Oil, which serveth in all parts of Persia to burn in their houses, and is usually carried all over the Country upon Kine, and Asses, whereof you may often meet three or four hundred in company. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1431.  
About three day's journey from old Babylon is a Town called Ait, and near unto that is a valley of Pitch very marvellous to behold, wherein are many Springs, throwing out abundantly a kind of black substance▪ like unto Tar, and Pitch, which serveth all the Country thereabouts to make staunch their Barks with, and Boats: every one of which Springs makes a noise like to a Smith's Forge in puffing, and blowing out the matter, which never ceaseth day, nor night, and the noise is heard a mile off: the Moors call it Hell-mouth. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1437.  
The tree whereon the Coquo-nuts grow in the Indies of all trees in the Forest may have the pre-eminence: for merely with it, without the least help of any other a ship may be built, and furnished to Sea: the heart of the Tree will make good Planks, and Timber, and Masts: a Gum that grows thereon will serve to calk it: the rind of the same Tree will make Cordage, and Sails; and the large nut being full of kernel, and pleasant liquor will serve for meat, and drink to those that sail in the ship; and the store of these nuts for Merchandise. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1466.  
In the great Mogul's Country, from Agra to Lahor (which are the two chief Cities in this Empire) is about four hundred English miles: the Country in all that distance being even without Mountains, or hills; and the highway planted on both sides with Trees like unto a delicate Walk. P. Pil. v. 2. 1468.  
In the same Country in a City called Nagracut, there is a Chapel most richly set forth, both seeled, and paved with plates of pure gold; wherein is kept an Idol which they call Ma●ta, visited yearly by many thousands of the Indians, who out of devotion cut off part of their tongues to make a sacrifice for it: In the same Province also there is another famous Pilgrimage to a place called jallamakae, where out of cold Springs, and hard rocks there are daily to be seen incessant eruptions of fire: before which the Idolatrous people fall down, and worship. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1468.  
In the same Country also they have a pleasant clear liquor which they call Taddy, issuing from a spongy Tree that grows strait, and tall, without boughs to the top, and there spreads out into branches, somewhat like to an English Colewort, where they make incisions, under which they hang earthen pots to preserve the influence: that which distils forth in the night is as pleasing to the taste as any white wine, if drunk betimes in the morning; and of a piercing, and medicinable quality, excellent against the stone. But in the heat of the day the Sun altars it, so that it becomes heady, ill-relished, and unwholesome. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1469.  
For Cotton Wool, they plant seeds, which grow up into shrubs like unto our Rose-bushes: It blows first into a yellow blossom, which falling off, there remains a Cod about the bigness of a man's thumb, in which the substance is moist, and yellow, but as it ripens it swells bigger till it break the Cod, and in short time becomes as white as snow, and then they gather it. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1470.  
Musk is taken from a little reddish beast, beaten with many blows on one place that the blood may all come thither: then is the skin so swollen, and full of blood bound strait, that the blood may not issue forth, and being put into one, or more bladders, is dried on the beasts back till the bladder fall off of itself: and so that blood after a month becomes excellent Musk. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1500.  
One Peter a Christian Cafar at Sofala, his wife dying in travel of a daughter, nourished the child with the milk of his own breasts a whole year, at end whereof the child died of the Worms, and then the milk dried up in his breasts: He told me (saith the Relator) that pity of the Motherless crying Infant (which his poverty could not otherwise relieve) caused him to seek to still it by laying it to his breast, and then gave it something to drink, which having continued two or three days his breast began to yield Milk. P. Pil. v. 2. pag. 1542.  
In the Seas near unto Sofala are many womenfish: which from the belly to the neck are very like a woman: the Female nourisheth her young with her breasts which are like a woman's. From the belly downward, it hath a thick, and long tail with fins like a Dolphin: the skin white on the belly, and the back rougher than a Dolphins: it hath arms ending from the elbows in fins, and hath no hands: the face is plain, round, deformed, bigger than a man's, without humane semblance, wide-mouthed, thick hanging lips as an hound, four teeth hanging out almost a span long, like the tusk of a Boar: and their nostrils like a Calves. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1546.  
The Torpedo is a strange kind of fish, which a man holding in his hand, if it stir not, it produceth no effect: but if it move itself never so little, i● so torments the body of him which holds it, that his Arteries, Joints, Sinews, and all his Members feel exceeding pain, with a certain numbness, and as soon as it is let go out of the hand, all that pain and numbness is gone also. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1183.  
The Cynamon-tree is a small tree, and low, having leaves like to our Bay-tree: In the month of March or April, when the sap goeth up to the top of the tree, they cut the bark of the tree round about in length from knot to knot, or from joint to joint, above and below, and then easily with their hands they take it away, laying it in the Sun to dry, and yet for all this the tree dies not, but against the next year it will have a new bark, and that which is gathered every year is the best Cinnamon: that which grows longer is great, and not so good, P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1709  
In India is a tree called Arbore de Rays, or the Tree of roots, it groweth first up like other trees, and spreadeth the branches, out of which there come strings, which seem afar off to be cords of hemp, which growing longer, till they reach the ground, there take root again: so that in the end one tree will cover a great piece of ground, one root crossing within another like a Maze, each of these young trees will in time grow so big, that it cannot be discerned which is the principal trunk o● body of the tree.  
There is also a tree called Arbory irist●, or the sorrow full tree, so called, because it never beareth blossoms but in the nighttime, and so it doth, and continueth all the year long: So soon as the Sun sets, there is not one blossom seen upon the tree, but presently within half an hour after, there are as many blossoms as the tree can bear, pleasant to behold, and smelling very sweet, and as soon as the day comes, and the Sun is rising, they all presently fall off, and not one to be seen on the tree, which seems as though it were dead, till evening comes again, and then it begins to blossom as it did before, it's as big as a Plum-tree: it groweth up quickly, and if you break but a branch of the tree, and set it in the earth, it presently takes root, and grows, and within a few days after it beareth blossoms, which are like Orange-tree-blossoms, the flower white, and in the bottom somewhat yellow, and reddish. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1780.  
There is also an herb in India called by the Portugal's herba sentida, or feeling herb, which if a man touch, or throw sand, or any other thing upon it, presently it becomes as though it were withered, closing the leaves together, and it comes not to itself again as long as the man standeth by it, but presently after he is gone, it openeth the leaves again, which become stiff, and fair, as though they were newly grown: and touching it again, it shuts, and becomes withered as before, so that it's a pleasure to behold the strange nature of it. P. Pil. v. 2. p▪ 1781.  
Pepper is planted at the root of some other tree, and runs up it like Ivy: the leaves are like the Orange leaves, but somewhat smaller, green, and sharp at ends: the Pepper groweth in bunches like grapes, but less, and thinner; they are always green till they begin to dry, and ripen, which is in December, and January, at which time it turns black, and is gathered. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1782.  
The best Ginger grows in Malabar; it groweth like thin, and young netherlands Reeds, two or three spans high, the root whereof is the Ginger, which is gathered in December, and January. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1782.  
The Clove-trees are like Bay-trees, the blossoms at the first white, then green, and at last red, and hard, which are the Cloves; these Cloves grow very thick together, and in great numbers. In the place where these trees grow, there is neither grass, nor green herbs, but is wholly dry, for that those trees draw all the moisture unto them. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1783.  
The Nutmeg-tree is like a Pear-tree, but that it's less, and with round leaves: the fruit is like great round Peaches, the inward part whereof is the Nutmeg; this hath about it an hard shell like wood, and the shell is covered over with Nutmeg-flower, which is the Mace, and over it is the fruit, which without is like the fruit of a Peach. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1783.  
Gumme-Lac comes most from Pegu: where are certain very great Pismires with wings which fly up the trees like Plum-trees, out of which trees comes a certain Gum which the Pismires suck up, and then they make the Lac round about the branches of the trees, as Bees make Wax, and when it is full, the owners come, and breaking off the branches, lay them to dry, and being dry, the branches shrink out, and the Lac remains. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1783.  
Ambergris is usually cast upon the Seashore, which as some suppose is the dung of the Whale, or as others, the sperm, or seed of the Whale consolidated by lying in the Sea. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 772.  
In the Kingdom of Fez there is a Mountain called Beniguazeval, in the top whereof there is a cave that perpetually casteth out fire. P. Pil. v. 2. pag. 807.  
The herb Addad is bitter, and the root of it so venomous that one drop of the Juice will kill a man within the spa●e of one hour. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 850.  
Of Palm-trees which they keep with watering, and cutting every year, they make Velvets, Satins, Ta●at●es, Damasks▪ Sarcenets, and such like, all which are spun out of the leaves cleansed, and drawn into long threads. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 985.  
Crocodiles are often 25 spans long: contrary to all other creatures they open the upper jaw: they lay many eggs in a hole in the sand which the Sun hatcheth. P. Pil.  
In Sofala there is a creature called Inhazaras as big as a hog, and somewhat like with thin and black hair having five fingers like a man's on his hinder ●eet▪ and four on his forefeet▪ which live upon Ants, by thrusting their tongues▪ (which are two spans and an half long) into an Ant-hill, whereon the Ants running, they pull them into their mouths▪ P. Pil.  
In the Kingdom of Tunis near to the City of El-Hamma is a hot River which by divers Channels is carried through the City, in which the water is so hot, that few can endure to go into it, yet the people drink of it, having set the water to cool a whole day together. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 821.  
There is in Africa a certain Monster called Po●g● in all proportion like a man, only bigger: It hath a man's face, hollow eyes, long hair upon the brows: His face, and ears without hair; His body is full of hair of dunnish colour, etc. differs not from a man but in his legs which have no calves: He goes always upon his legs, and carries his hands clasped in the nape of his neck when he walks upon the ground; they sleep in trees and live of fruit, and nuts. P. Pil. v▪ 2. p. 982.  
In Abassia are Kine with horns like unto Heart's horns: Others there be th●● have but one horn in the midst of their foreheads of about a span, and an half long, turning upward. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1495.  
In Sofala are many River-horses as big as two of our horses, with thick, and short hinder legs, having five claws on each forefoot, and four on the hinder, the mouth wide, and full of teeth, four of which are above two spans long apiece, the two lower strait up, the two upper turned like a Bears tush: they live in the water, but ●eed on the Land on grass: they have ●eates where with they nourish their young; their Hides are thicker than an Ox's; they are all of an ash colour grey with white strakes on their faces; or white stars▪ P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1544.  
In Africa is a River called Margania, and by it a salt Spring which turns all the wood that is thrown into it into hard stone. P. Pil. v. 2. p. 1547.  
In America there are certain very small birds called Viemalim, with small, and long bills, they live of the dew, and of the juice of flowers and Roses like Bees: their feathers are of very curious colours; they die, or sleep every year in October sitting on a bough in a warm place, and in April following they awake again when the flowers be sprung. I have one of these Birds.  
The most, and best Pearls are brought from the Ille of Z●ilan they fish for them, beginning in March, and continuing fifty days: the manner is this: At the end of a rope they make fast a great stone which they throw into the Sea, and then a man that hath his ears, and nose well stopped▪ and anointed with oil, with a basket about his neck goes down by the rope to the bottom of the Sea, and as fast as he can, fills his basket with Oysters, and when it's full shaketh the rope, and then his fellows in the Boat hale him up with his Basket, which being emptied, he goes down again; and at the end of the fishing they open their Oysters in many of which they find Pearls, which are of four sorts, and valued according to their beauty, and bigness. Idem. p. 1709.  
In Congo is a strange creature as big as a Ram, with wings like a Dragon, a long tail, and great chaps, and divers rows of teeth: they feed upon raw flesh. Eodem. p. 1003.  
In Africa is a beast called a Dabuk in bigness, and shape resembling a Wolf, saving that his legs, and feet are like a man's: He useth to rake dead men out of their graves, and eat them. Eodem. p. 847.  
In the mouth of the River of Goa was taken a fish of the bigness of a cur-dog, with a s●out like a hog, small eyes, no ears but two holes instead thereof: it had four feet like an Elephant, the tail flat, but at the end round, and somewhat sharp: it snorted like a Hog, the body, head, tail, and legs were covered with broad scales as hard as Iron, so that no weapon could pierce them; when he was beaten he would roll himself round like an Urchin, and could by no strength be opened till he opened of his own accord. Eodem. p. 1774.  
Frankincense grows in Arabia, and is the gum that issueth out of trees. Eodem. p. 1781.  
In Mozambique Manna is procreated of the dew of heaven falling on a certain tree on which it hardens like Sugar, sticking to the wood like Rozin, whence it's gathered, and put into jars, and is used much for purging in India. Eodem. p. 1554.  
Mastick-trees grow only in the Island of Sio: the trees are low shrubs with little crooked boughs and leavesl: In the end of August they begin their Mastick-harvest, men cutting the bark of the Tree with Iron instruments, out of which the Gum distils incessantly for almost three months together. Eodem. p. 1812.  
In the Arabian Deserts there are great store of Ostriches, that keep in flocks, and often affright passengers that are strangers with their fearful shreeches, appearing afar off like a troop of horsemen: Their bodies are too heavy to be supported with their wings, which useless for flight, yet serve them to run more speedily, so that a swift horse can scarce overtake them: what they find they swallow down, sometimes stones, and iron: when they have laid their eggs (which are as big as a Culverin Bullet) they forget where they left them, and so return no more: Hence that expression, Lam. 4. 3. The daughter of my people is become cruel like the Ostriches in the wilderness. Whereupon also she is made the Embleam of Folly; Job 39 14, etc. She leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in the dust, and forgets that the foot may crush them, etc.  
Sponges are gathered from the sides of Rocks fifteen fathom under water about the bottom of the straits of Gibraltar, the people that get them being trained up in diving from their childhood, so that they can endure to stay very long under water, as if it were their habitable Element.  
In Manica is a tree called the Resurrection-tree, which for the greatest part of the year is without leaf, or greenness: but if one cut off a bough, and put it into the water in the space of ten hours it springs, and flourisheth with green leaves; but draw it out of the water, as soon as it is dry it remaineth as it was before. Pur. Pil. v. 2. p. 1537.  
In Aleppo though the Plague be many times very hot all the Springtime, yet so soon as the Sun enters into Leo, which is the twelfth, or thirteenth day of July, the Plague immediately ceaseth though it be never so violent, and all that are then sick amend, and such as are well need fear no infection. Eodem. p. 1345.  
Upon the coasts of Brasile are found M●er-men, which are like unto men, of a good stature, but their eyes are very hollow.  
The Cuttle fish hath a hood always full of black water like Ink, which when they are pursued by other fishes, they cast it forth, whereby they so muddy, and darken the water, that thereby they escape.  
There are a sort of Fishes, whose wonderful making magnifieth the Creator, who for their safety hath given them fins which serve instead of wings: of such a delicate skin interlaced with small bones as may cause admiration: they are like to Pilchards, only a little rounder, and bigger. They fly best with a side-wind, but longer than their wings are wet. they cannot fly, so that their longest flight is about a quarter of a mile. The Dolphins and Bonitoes do continually hunt after them to devour them, whereupon for safety they take the air, but then there is a fowl called an Alcatrace, much like a Hern which hovers in the air to seize upon them. Incidit in Scyllam qui vul● vitare Charibdin. Out of the frying pan into the fire.  
In Brasile is a little bird, which they call the risen or awaken bird, because it sleeps six months, and wakes the other six. It hath a cap on its head of no one colour, but on what ●ide so ever you look showeth red, green, black, or other colours, all very fine and shining, the breast also showeth great variety of colours, especially yellow more fine than gold: The body is grey, and it hath a very long bill, and yet the tongue is twice so long as the bill: It flies very swiftly, and makes a noise like a Bee; It always feeds flying.  
There is often a strange fight in the Sea between the Whale and his enemies, viz. The Swordfish, and the Thresher. The Swordfish is not great but strongly made, and between his neck, and shoulders he hath a bone, like a sword of about five inches broad, and above three foot long full of prickles on either side. The Thresher is a bigger Fish whose tail is broad, and thick and very weighty. The fight is in this manner; The Swordfish placeth himself under the belly of the Whale, and the Thresher above with his Tail thresheth upon the head of the Whale till he forceth him to give way, which the Swordfish perceiving, wounds him in the belly with the Sword, and so forceth him to rise up again. In this manner they torment him, that the fight is sometimes heard above three leagues off, the Whales roaring being heard much further, his only remedy in this case is to get to the shore, which he laboureth to do so soon as he sees his enemies: For then there can fight but one with him, and for either of them hand to hand he is too good. Pur. Pil. v. 4. p. 1377.  
In the Island of Tercera are some Fountains the water whereof is so hot, that it will boil an egg.  
In the same Island is another Fountain that will turn wood into stone; and a Tree that groweth by, that part of the root that grows within water is petrified; the other that is out is wood as of other trees.  
In the Kingdom of Mexico are Kine with bunches on their backs about the bigness of our Bulls, but little horns, and more hair on their foreparts then behind, which is like wool. On the backbone they have a Mane like horses, and long hair from their knees downward, with much long hair on their throats. They are meat, drink, shoes, houses, fire, vessels, and their Masters whole substance. Other creatures there be as big as horse●, which the Spaniards for their fine wool call Sheep. One of their horns usually weighs fifty pounds. Purch. Pil. v. 4. p. 1561.  
In one of the Azore Islands is an hill called Pico, which is above fifteen miles high: the Top is many times seen clearly, but about the middle of it hang the clouds; upon the top many times issue forth flames of fire as out of AEtna. Idem. p. 1672.  
In Virginia is a beast called Possowne, the female whereof will let forth her young ones out of her belly, and take them again into her belly at her pleasure. Idem. p. 1772.  
Teneriff one of the Canary Islands hath in it a very high hill in the form of a Sugar-loaf, and is continually covered with snow; so that going up it the cold is unsufferable, it's seen above forty leagues off at Sea.  
There is also in the same Island a Tree as big as an Oak of middle size, the bark white like Horn-beam; six, or seven yards high with ragged boughs, the leaf like the bayleaf. It beareth neither fruit nor flower; It stands on the side of an hill, in the day▪ it's withered, and drops all night (a cloud hanging thereon) so that it yields water sufficient for the whole Island, wherein are eight thousand souls, and about an hundred thousand Camels, Mules, Goats, etc. The water falls from it into a pond made of brick, paved with stone; from which it's conveyed into several ponds thorough the whole Island. They also water therewith their Corn-ground, for they have no other water in the Island▪ except rain-water. The Pond holds twenty thousand Tun of water, and is filled in one night. Many of English that have been there have attested the truth hereof. Idem. p. 1●69.  
In So●oter● are sheep whose tails weigh twenty eight pound apiece, which therefore are usually cut off from the Ewes, lest they should hinder their breeding.  
There are also Bats whose bodies are almost as big as Coneys, headed like a Fox with a hairy fur, in other things like Bats: One of them being killed by some English, his wings extended were an ●ll in length: their cry is shrill, and loud.  
Aloes grows in the same Country which is nothing but Semper viv●m, it is so full of a Rosin-like juice that the leaves are ready to br●●k with it: which leaves they cut in small pieces▪ and cast them into a clean pit made in the ground, and paved: there it lies to ferment in the heat of the Sun, whereby the juice floweth forth, which they put in skins, and hang them up in the wind to dry, whereby it hardens. P. Pil. v. 1. p. 419.  
Indigo groweth in the Moguls Country, having a small leaf like that of Sena: the branches are of a woody substance like broom: It grows not above a yard high, the stalk about the bigness of a man's thumb: The seed is included in a small round Cod of an inch long. This once sowed lasteth three years▪ that of the first year makes a weighty reddish Indigo that sinks in water being not yet come to its perfection: that of the second year is rich, very light, and of a perfect violet colour swimming on the water: that of the third year is weighty, blackish, and the worst of the three. This herb when it's cut is put into a Cistern, and pressed down with stones, then covered over with water, where it remains till the substance of the herb is gone into the water: then it's drawn forth into another Cistern, and laboured with staves till it be like Batter, than they let it seeth, and so scum off the water two or three times till nothing but a thick substance remains, which taking forth they spread on a cloth, dry it in the Sun, then make it into balls, dry it on the sand, which causes the sandy foot: That is best which is of pure a grain, violet-colour, is gloomy, dry, and light. Idem. p. 430.  
In the same Country are Asses with horns whereof they make divers sorts of drinking cups, of excellent virtue: some esteeming them the right Unicorns Horns. Idem. p. 436.  
Sir James Lancaster in his East-Indy Voyage, in the Isle of Sombrer● found on the Sea-sands a young twig growing up to a tree, and offering to pluck up the same, it shrank down into the ground, and when it was by strength pulled up, a great Worm was the root of it, and as the Tree groweth in greatness, the worm diminisheth: This Tree plucked up, the leaves, and pill stripped off, by that time it's dry is turned into a hard stone; so that this Worm was twice transformed into different natures after a wondrous manner: Of these he brought home many. P. Pil. v. 1. p. 152.  
There is in the Country of Mexico a kind of sheep, which all things considered is a beast of the greatest profit, and least charge that is: For from them they draw meat, and clothing: They use them also to carry all their burdens, having need neither of shoes nor saddles, nor yet of Oats, so that they serve their Masters for nought, feeding only on grass which they find in the fields; There are two kinds of these creatures, the one bearing wool, the other are bare, which are the better for burden; they are bigger than great sheep, and less than calves; they have long necks like a Camel. They are of divers colours, some white, some black, and others grey, or spotted; their flesh is good meat, but that of their Lambs is best: Of their Wool the Indians make cloth, some courser, other finer like half silk; they also make Carpets, and Cover, and other exquisite works of it which last long, and have a very good gloss; they die it into sundry colours: upon these the Spaniards carry their bars of silver; one of these sheep carrying about an hundred, and fifty pound weight.  
In the stomach, or belly of this beast is found the Bezar's stone; sometimes one alone, sometimes two, three, or four: They are different in form, greatness, and colour; some like filberts, others like Walnuts: some as big as Pigeons Eggs, some as big as Hen's eggs: In form some are round, some oval, and of other forms. For their colour, some are black, some white, some grey, dark green, and some as if they had been gilded: they are all made of divers films, and skins one upon another. P. Pil. v. 3. p. 969.  
In Italy grows an Herb called Basilico, which hath this innate property, that if it be laid under a stone in some moist place, in two day's space it produceth a Scorpion. Raimunds' Mer. Ital.  
There are also the Cantherides which by day are green flies; but in the night shine in the air like flying Glow-worms with fire in their tails, Idem.  
There is also the Tarantula (a kind of Serpent) the venom whereof hath such an operation, that whosoever is stung with it falleth a dancing, and capering, and nothing can allay it but Music. Idem.   

CHAP. CIV. Examples of rare, stupendious, and costly works made by the Art of man.  
A Description of Jerusalem, and the Temple, as they were when they were destroyed by the Romans.  
HIerusalem was compassed with a treble Wall on every side, save only on that part where it was enclosed with inaccessible Valleys; for on that side it needed only one Wall: It was built upon two hills, the one opposite to the other, separated by a valley which was wondrously replenished with houses. One of these hills whereon stood the upper part of the City was far higher, and s●eeper than the other, whereupon King David compassing it about with a wall called it the City of David. The other hill called Acra was the place whereon the lower part of the City stood: And opposite to this Acra was another hill lower than it, which at first was divided from it by a large valley; but when the Asmonaeans reigned, they filled up this valley, and cut down the top of Acra that it might not hide the Temple: within one of the valleys was Siloam, a fountain sending forth abundance of clear & sweet water: The outmost wall, by reason of the valley about it, & rock whereon it stood was impregnable the rather because besides the situation it was built very strongly by David, Solomon, and other Kings. A fourth wall was begun by Agrippa: In humane reason had this wall been finished, the City could never have been taken: For he began to build it with stones 20. cubits long, and 10. cubits broad, so that it could neither be easily undermined, nor battered with Engines: but he built this wall but only 10. Cubits high, and then fearing lest Claudius Caesar should think that he had a purpose to rebel, he gave it over: yet afterwards the Jews raised this wall 20 Cubits high: made a battlement 2. cubits high, and the Tower 3. cubits, in all 24. cubits high: Besides upon the wall were three Towers 20. cubits broad, and twenty cubits high, built four square very strongly; within these Towers were rooms for men to dwell in, and Cisterns to receive rain-water. The third wall had ninety of these Towers, and between every Tower were two hundred Cubits space: The second wall had fourteen Towers; and the old wall had threescore, and the compass of the whole City was 33. furlongs. Between the North, and West-part of the City upon the outmost wall stood the Tower Psephina, which was raised seventy Cubits high; so that in a clear day a man might from thence discover Arabia, and the utmost confines of the Jews even to the Sea. Just opposite to this was the Tower Hippicos built by Herod upon the old wall, which for bigness, beauty, and strength surpassed all others in the world: It had four corners, each of which was 25. Cubits broad, as many long, and 30. Cubits high, and in no place hollow: On the top was a Well to receive rain-water twenty Cubits deep. On the Top of all were houses 25. Cubits high divided into many rooms: Above them were battlements two Cubits high, and Turrets three Cubits high, so that in all it was eighty five Cubits high. He built also a second Tower in breadth, and length forty Cubits, and as many high in Figure of a square pillar, all solid, and not hollow within: And above this, a porch ten Cubits high adorned with Turrets, and Pinnacles: Over the midst of this Porch he built another Tower distinguished into goodly rooms, and sumptuous Baths; and on the top it was beautified with Turrets, and Pinnacles, so that the whole height was almost fourscore, and ten Cubits: Lastly, he built a third Tower, which he called after his Queen's name, Mariam twenty cubits high, and twenty broad, all of solid stone, and not hollow, having more stately and magnificent lodgings in it then either of the former: it was in all fifty five Cubits high. These Towers though they were very high, yet by reason of their situation they seemed far higher: For the old wall whereon they were built stood upon rock that was 30. Cubits high, whereby their height was much increased: They were not built also of ordinary stone, but all of white Marble, whereof each stone was 20. Cubits long, and ten Cubits broad, and five Cubits thick; and so curiously joined together that every Tower seemed but one stone; within the City was the King's Palace surpassing all that can be spoken of it, and for greatness, and curious workmanship may be compared with any other in the world: It was environed with a wall 30. Cubits high, adorned with goodly Towers round about: Beautified with houses for an hundred of the Nobility: The variety of the Marble wherewith it was built was admirable, all sorts being therein used, though never so rare to be found. In every room also were many vessels of gold, and silver, and many Porches round about adorned with most curious Pillars: There were in it very many pleasant walks adorned with all sorts of trees, and gardens beset with Fountains that spouted up water on high, and Cisterns beautified with many brazen Statues from which ran out water continually.  
The Temple was built upon a Rocky Mountain; the plain on the top whereof was at first scarce big enough for the Temple, and Court, the hill being very steep: But the people every day bringing earth thither, at last made it plain, and large enough, and enclosed the hill with a treble wall, which was a work passing all expectation; to the effecting whereof many ages were spent, and all the holy treasure offered to God from all parts of the world: The foundations of the Temple were laid three hundred Cubits deep, and in many places more. The stones of it were 40. Cubit: The Porches were double, and every one was supported by many stately Pillars, twenty five Cubits high all of one piece of white Marble; the Tops of them were of Cedar so exactly wrought as astonished the beholders: These Porches were 30. Cubits broad, and the Compass of all was six Furlongs. The Courts were curiously wrought, and paved with all sorts of stones.  
The way to the inward Temple was all enclosed with stones wrought like La●tice-work, which were three Cubits high of curious workmanship: to this second there was an ascent by fourteen stairs; and aloft it was four square, and enclosed with a wall by itself, whose outside being forty Cubits high was all covered with stairs to ascend up to it, and within it was twenty five Cubits high: At the top of the fourteen stairs within the wall was a level compassed with a wall of three hundred Cubits, which had eight Gates in it; and between the Gates were Porches opposite each to other reaching from the wall to the Treasury, supported with great, and stately Pillars. All the gates were covered with Plates of gold, and silver, only one was covered with Corinthian brass, which for beauty far excelled the other, dazzling the eyes of the beholders: In every gate were two doors, each of them thirty Cubits high, and fifteen broad; and on each side they had seats 30. Cubits long, and 40. Cubits high, each one supported with two Pillars twelve Cubits thick: Only the Gate which was▪ covered with Corinthian brass was fifty Cubits high, the Gates were forty Cubits, and it was more richly adorned then the rest.  
The Holy of Holies was situated in the midst of all, and had twelve stairs to go up to it. The forepart of it was an hundred Cubits high, and as many broad: Backward it was forty Cubits; on each side it had as it were two shoulders rising up in height twenty Cubits: The first Gate was seventy Cubits high, and 25. wide, and had no doors to show that heaven was always open, etc. All the foreparts were gilded, and all within was covered with fine gold. The inward part was divided into two rooms, whereof the first only might be seen, which was in height fourscore, and ten Cubits, in length forty, and in breadth twenty: Round about the Wall was a golden vine, whereon hung many grapes in clusters all of gold, every cluster being about six foot long: It had golden gates fifty five Cubits high, and sixteen Cubits broad. It had curious hangings of the same length, admirably wrought with purple, violet, and Scarlet silk, all the fabric was so tightly, and richly wrought, that none could possibly imagine any workmanship that it wanted: For it was all covered with a massy plate of pure gold which dazzled the eyes of the beholders: The top was all set with rods of gold, sharp like pikes at the ends, lest birds should sit thereon, and defile it. The stones wherewith it was built were forty five Cubits large, five in length, six broad, and as many long. Josephus l. 6. c. 7.   

CHAP. CV. A Description of old Rome, and the chief raririties thereof.  
ROme when it was first built was but ●2 miles in compass: it was situated upon dainty hills, in a most healthful air: had a brave River running by it, with the more case to convey the inland commodities for her necessity, and delight; it had the Sea at a convenient distance, not too near, whereby she might be annoyed with foreign Navies, nor so remote but that she might be supplied with outlandish commodities. The river Tiber at Rome is four hundred foot broad, and so deep that it will carry ships of the greatest burden. It's about sixteen miles distant from the Sea. It was almost round in compass. The suburbs in process of time grew so great, that Aurelian the Emperor built new walls, which were amost fifteen miles in compass: and again, the suburbs in a little time grew so great that one of them was fifteen miles long, and reached even to the Sea, and in Augustus his time there was numbered in Rome above three hundred, and twenty thousand poor people that received relief from the public: Besides, the number of bondmen was very great: few rich men but they had an hundred, and some four hundred a piece: Seneca saith in his time that the inhabitants were so many that the spacious and innumerable houses were scarce able to contain them: that a great part of them were foreigners that came from all parts of the world to live there: So that the number of inhabitants was reckoned to be at least four millions. These people were sustained with provisions brought out of all Nations; so that Rome seemed to be the common Mart of the whole world. Heliogabalns to show the greatness of the City caused all the spiders to be gathered and put together, which being weighed amounted to ten thousand pounds weight: and a great Plague breaking out at Rome for many days together there died ten thousand persons. The houses were generally built very high, that so they might be the more capacious, insomuch as Augustus was feign to make a Decree that their buildings should not exceed seventy foot in height, conceiving that they marred the delicacy of the air by their overmuch shadow: but this extended only to private men's houses, for the great men were not limited. But besides, the great height of the houses, they were beautified by the matter whereof they were built, by the Architecture, and by the Symmetry of them, wherein Art, and Elegancy strove for priority. And for that end what exquisite workmen soever Greece, or Asia brought forth, they were either sent for, or came of their own accord to beautify this Imperial City, especially in Augustus' time, who made his boasts, Marmoream se relinquere, quam lateritiam accepisset: that he should leave Rome built of Marble, which he found built of Bricks. Nero also when he had burned a great part of it, at his own charges built it up again, beautifying it with excellently composed streets, large ways, and curious porches to all the houses, which three things were a great Ornament to the City: whereupon Cassiodorus saith, Our forefathers tells us of the seven wonders of the World: The Temple of Diana at Epesus: The costly Tomb of King Mausolus: The brazen Statue of the Sunin the Isle of Rhodes called the Colossus. The Image of Jupiter Olympicus made by Phidias: The house of Cyrus' King of the Medes, and Persians built by Memnon: The walls of Babylon built by Semiramus: And the Pyramids of Egypt: But now (saith he) the City of Rome is the greatest miracle of them all. There were in it four hundred twenty four Temples erected to their Idol-gods.  
There were two Capitols in Rome; The old built by Numa, the new, begun by Tarqvinius Priscus, and Superbus, finished by Horutius Pulvillus Consul, upon the Saturnian, or Tarpeian, or Capitoline hill. It was eight acres, or eight hundred feet in compass, almost four square. It was ascended unto by one hundred steps on the South part which looked towards the Marketplace, and Palace. It would hold eight thousand men. It was covered with brasse-tiles all gilt with gold. There were three Chapels in it; to one of which (viz. Jupiter's) Augustus gave sixteen thousand pound weight of gold, and jewels worth almost as much more, twelve thousand Talents were spent in gilding of it. The gates were covered with thick plates of gold.  
Next after the Capitol, the Pantheon is worthily noted. It was built by Agrippa son in Law to Augustus in the year of the City 729. The Architecture of it was admirable, the beauty, and proportion of all the parts most exquisite: The breadth of it was one hundred and forty four feet, and the height as much: It was wholly covered over with very great tiles of brass richly gilded. In the Reign of Trajan it was burnt by lightning, and rebuilt by Hadrian.  
The Temple of Peace was built by Vespasian, three hundred foot long, and two hundred broad: It was the most beautiful of all the Temples in the City, and enriched with gifts of inestimable value: It was adorned with Statues, and pictures of most exquisite workmanship: yea and all the rarities were collected into this Temple for the sight whereof men formerly used to travel through the whole world. And here also he placed those vessels which formerly belonged to the Temple of Jerusalem, and were brought from thence by Titus at the sacking of it. It was burnt down in the time of Commodus either with fire from heaven, or arising out of the earth after a little earthquake.  
There were an infinite number of Baths both public, and private in Rome. Some of which baths were all paved with plates of silver, and set with rows of Pillars for ornament. Antoninus' bath had sixteen hundred slates of polished Marble in it.  
The Appian Causeway was built by Appius Claudius' Censor. It reached from Rome to Capua, the bounds of the Empire that way, at that time; which was afterwards lengthened to Brundisium by Julius, and Augustus Caesar, in all three hundred and fifty miles long, and so broad, that two Coaches might easily pass by one another, being about 25 foot broad. It was made of hard flinty stones, hewn and laid so close together, (yet without any mortar or clasps of iron) that it seemed all of one stone; the stones were three, four, and five feet square: nine hundred years after it was made the stones were not one whit disjointed, or broken: Ever and anon on the sides were stones whereon persons might sit, or lay their burdens, or get on horseback, and at every miles and, high stones (or pillars) were raised, whereon were engraven the number of the miles. Likewise there were many Monuments on both sides with witty inscriptions, or pretty inventions on them, yielding both matter of mirth, and seriousness to the travellers.  
There were fourteen (saith Pliny) twenty (saith P. Victor) Aqueducts in Rome; the chiefest of which was the Claudian, began by Caligula, and finished by Claudius; So big as a man might ride on horseback in it; brought forty miles to the City in a level, through the Mountains, and over the Valleys; as high as the highest hill in the City: seven millions and a half were spent in making it. There were besides in the City one thousand three hundred fifty two lakes or great receptacles of water for common use.  
The Cloacae or common sewer, were made by Tarqvinius Priscus; they were so wide, that a Cart loaden with hay might pass along them, viz. sixteen foot wide, and as many high. There were seven chief arms from the seven hills (besides several smaller from other parts) which ran into the main Channel. Notwithstanding all the weight of building upon them, and several earthquakes, they remained firm almost eight hundred years. And at one time when they were out of repair▪ there were a thousand talents spent in repairing of them.  
There were an infinite number of Statues, or Images in every part of the City, costly for their matter, and curious for their workmanship: some Authors say that there were near as many of them, as there were living people in the City; some of them were of polished Marble; Infinite of brass, some of Ivory, some of silver, and some of gold. Domitian the Emperor commanded that no statues should be made for him in the Capitol, but such as were all of silver, or all gold, solid, and not hollow, each of them weighing at least an hundred pound weight. Commodas the Emperor had a Statue made for him of gold that weighed a thousand pound weight: Together with a Bull, and a Cow of the same metal as if he had been the founder of the City. He had also in the Marketplace a Pillar erected, and his Statue made upon it of a thousand five hundred pounds' weight of silver. Their statues of brass were most of them gilt, and so were many of their Statues of silver. Some of them were of a Colossaean bigness; others mounted on horseback, and in●several postures, and habits: For the preserving of all which from hurt, there was one who was called Comes, or an Earl, whose office it was continually to walk up, and down in the night attended with many Soldiers, that none might wrong them, and besides it was death for any man to do it. Lipsius' de Mag. Rom. Imperii.  
Trajan built a Bridge over the River Ister, or Danon, of twenty Arches, each one hundred and fifty feet high, sixty thick, and one hundred and seventy distant one from another, in all four thousand seven hundred and seventy feet, which was almost a mile long. The River was very deep and swift, and the bottom not firm ground, neither could the stream be diverted any other way: all which much augmented the difficulty of the work.  
Ancus Martius the fourth King of Rome built a wooden bridge over Tybur, yet without nails, or pins, so that in time of war it was taken down; afterwards AEmilius built it of stone: and lastly, Antoninus Pius built it of Marble.   

CHAP. CVI Examples of other great Cities, and the great Turk's Seraglio described.  

Ninive described.  
NInive was first founded by Assur the son of Sem, Gen. 11. 10. enlarged by Ninus the third Babylonish King, the compass of it was 408 Furlongs, or fifty one Italian miles, the Walls were one hundred foot high, and so broad, that there Chariots might pass abreast upon them; upon the walls were fifteen hundred Towers, each of them two hundred foot high: It's called a great City, Jo●a. 3. 3.   

Babylon described.  
Babylon was founded by Nimrod, Gen. 10. 10. but enlarged by Semiramis, who for the carrying on●of that work, drew together thirty hundred thousand workmen; who in one year finished the Walls which contained in circuit four hundred and eighty furlongs, or sixty Italian miles: they were two hundred soot high, and fifty foot thick: the River Euphrates ran through the midst of it: over which she built a strong, and stately bridge, binding each stone to other, with clips of iron fastened with molten lead. These walls were one of the seven Wonders of the World.   

Semiramis her Obelisk described.  
Semiramis Queen of Babylon caused an huge Obelisk, square, and of the fashion of a Pyramid, to be cut out of the Armenian Mountains one hundred and fifty foot long, and 24 foot thick, which with much difficulty was brought to the River Euphrates, and from thence to Babylon, where she erected it, to be matter of admiration to future ages. Diod.   

The Rarities in old Babylon described.  
Within the huge, and stately City of Babylon was built a Tower reckoned amongst the World's Wonders; It had an hundred brazen gates, and two hundred and fifty Towers. Semiramis also built in the same City a stately Temple to Jupiter Belus four square, each side containing two furlongs with brazen gates: In the midst was a solid Tower of the height, and thickness of a furlong: upon this another, and so one higher than another, eight in number: In the highest Tower was a Chapel, and therein a fair bed covered, and a table of gold, in the top of this Chapel she placed three golden Statues: One of Jupiter forty foot long weighing a thousand Talents (each Talon containing sixty three pounds, and almost ten ounces): Another of Ops weighing as much sitting in a golden Throne, at her feet two Lions, and hard by huge Serpents of silver each of thirty Talents. The third Image was of Juno standing, in weight eight hundred Talents: To all which was a common Table of gold forty foot long, and twelve broad, weighing fifty Talents. There were also two standing Cups of 30 Talents, and two vessels for perfume of the like weight: Besides three other vessels of gold weighing twelve hundred Talents: all which the Persian Kings after their conquest of it took away. Herod.   

Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon with its Rarities described.  
Nabuchadnezzar, after he came to it having conquered all the neighbouring Nations onriched this Temple of Belus with their spoils, and added a new City to the old without the same, which he compassed about with three walls, and made in them stately gates: and near his father's Palace he built another more stately, wherein he raised stone works like unto Mountains, which he planted with all manner of trees; He made also Pensile Gardens (one of the World's Wonders) born up on arches four square, each square containing four hundred foot, filled above with earth wherein grew all sorts of trees, and plants: the arches were built one upon another in convenient height, still increasing as they ascended: the highest which bare the walls were fifty Cubits high: he made also Aqueducts for the watering of this Garden. He erected also an Image of Gold in the plain of Dura six hundred Cubits high, and six broad: These stately buildings made him so to boast; Is not this great Babel that I have built for the house of the Kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my Majesty? Herod.   

Quinsay described.  
Quinsay was formerly the Regal City of China, situated about the heart of the Country, and not far from the Sea side; It was an hundred miles in compass, had in it twelve thousand Bridges, sixteen hundred thousand households, and together with the Country adjoining yielded to the King sixteen millions, and eight hundred thousand Ducats of gold yearly, besides six millions, and four hundred thousand Ducats for the customs of salt. Purch. Pilgrimage. p. 437.   

Constantinople described.  
Constantinople was built by Constantine the Great; It stands on a cape of land near the entrance of the Bosphorus: It's in form triangular: On the East side washed with the Sea; on the North with the Haven: and the West side joins to the Continent It's walled with brick, and stone intermixed orderly, having twenty four Gates, and Posterns: It's about thirteen miles in Circumference. The world hardly affords a more delicate object if beheld from the Sea, or adjoining Mountains. The lofty, and beautiful Cypresse-trees are so intermixed with the buildings, that it seems to present a City in a Wood to the pleased beholders. It's built on seven hills, whose aspiring heads are crowned with magnificent Mosques, or Churches, all of white Marble, round in form, and coupled above; being finished on the top with gilded spires that reflect the Sunbeams with a marvellous splendour: some having two, some four, and some six adjoining Turrets, exceeding high, and slender: Terraced aloft on the outside, like the main top of a ship, in several places equally distant, whence their Priests with elated voices (for they use no bells) call the people together to their Mahometan service.   

The Temple of Sancta Sophia described.  
The Temple of Sancta Sophia standing upon one of these hills, exceeds not only all the rest, but all the most stately Fabrics in the world: The principal part thereof riseth in an Oval, surrounded with Pillars admirable for their matter, proportion, and workmanship: Over those are others, through which ample Galleries, curiously, paved, and arched above have their prospect into the Temple: The roof is compact, and adorned with Mosaike Painting; which is composed of little square pieces of Marble, gilded, and coloured according to the place they are to assume in the Figure, or ground, which set together, as if embossed, present an unexpressible stateliness, and are of marvellons' durance. The sides, and floor of the whole Church are laid with excellent Marble: It's vaulted underneath, containing large Cisterns which are replenished with water from an Aquaeduct; within on the left hand is a Pillar covered with Copper which ever sweats: The doors are curiously cut through, and plated. It was from East to West two hundred and sixty feet long, and in height one hundred, and fourscore: and hath contained at once six and thirty thousand Turks.   

The Turks Seraglio described.  
In the extremest North-east angle of Constantinople standeth the great Turk's Seraglio or Palace compassed with a lofty wall three miles in compass, comprehending goodly Groves of Cypresse-Trees, intermixed with plains, delicate Gardens, Artificial Fountains, variety of Fruit-trees, and what not rare? Luxury being the Steward, and the Treasury inexhaustible. The proud Palace of the Tyrant opens to the South, having a lofty Gatehouse, engraven with Arabic Characters, set forth with Gold, and Azure, all of white Marble: This Gate leadeth into a stately Court three hundred yards long, and about one hundred and fifty wide; At the farther end whereof is another Gate hung with shields, and Cymiters; This leads into a second Court full of tall Cypresse-trees, being not much less than the former. It's Cloistered round about covered with lead, handsomely paved, and supported with Columns of Marble which have Chapiters', and Bases of Copper. On the left hand is the Divano kept where the Bassa's of the Court do administer Justice: Beyond this Court on the right hand is a street of Kitchins, and on the left stalls large enough for five hundred horses. Out of the second Court is an entrance into the third surrounded with the Royal buildings, large, curious, and costly. Without on the North side stands the Sultan's Cabinet in form of a sumptuous Summer-house, where he often solaceth himself with variety of Objects, and from whence taking barge he passeth to the delightful places of the adjoining Asia. In this Seraglio also are many stately rooms appropriated to the seasons of the year, which are called Rooms of fair Prospect, into which the Sultan goeth sometimes alone, but more usually with his Concubines for his recreation. Within a fine little Court adorned with very many delicate Fountains is the Chamber wherein he gives audience to Ambassadors, etc. one part whereof is spread with very sumptuous Carpets of Gold, and Crimson velvet embroidered with very costly Pearls, upon which the Grand Signior sitteth: the walls of the room are covered with fine white stones having divers sorts of leaves, and artificial flowers curiously wrought upon them, which make a glorious show. A little Room adjoins to it, the whole inside whereof is covered with silver plate, hatched with Gold, the floor being spread with rich Persian Carpets of Silk, and Gold.  
There are belonging to the Sultan's lodgings very fair Gardens of all sorts of Flowers, and Fruits that can be found in those parts; with many very pleasant Walks, enclosed with high Cypress Trees on both sides, and Fountains in such abundance, that almost in every Walk there are some of them.  
Besides the former rooms (which are very many) for the Sultan's own use, there are also the women's lodgings, wherein the Queen, the Sultanaes', and all the King's women do dwell, and they have in them Bedchambers, dining rooms, withdrawing rooms, and all other kind of Rooms necessary for women.  
In another place there are divers Rooms, and lodgings for all the principal, and inferior Officers so well furnished, that nothing is wanting that is fit, and necessary. Amongst which are two large Buildings, one his Wardrobe, the other his Treasury with very thick walls, Iron windows, and Iron doors.  
In the Seraglio are Rooms for Prayer, Bagnoes, Schools, Butteries, Kitchens, Stillatories, Swimming places, places to run horses in, wrestling places, Butts to shoot at, and all the commodities that may adorn a Prince's Court.  
There is also an Hospital for such as fall sick in the Seraglio, in which there are all things necessary for diseased persons: And another large place wherein is kept Timber, Carts, etc. to have them near hand for the use, and service of the Seraglio.  
Over the Stables there is a Row of Rooms wherein is kept all the Furniture for the horses which is of an extraordinary value; For the Bridles, Petorals, and Cruppers are set so thick with Jewels of divers sorts, that they cause admiration in the beholders, and exceed Imagination. The Grand Signior's Bedchamber hath the walls covered with stones of the finest China metal, spotted with flowers of divers colours, which make a very dainty show: The Antiportaes' were of cloth of Gold of Bursia, and their borders of Crimson Velvet embroidered with gold, and Pearls: The posts of his Bedstead were of Silver, hollow, and instead of knobs on the tops, there were Lions of Crystal; the Canopy over it was of cloth of Gold, and so were the Bolsters, and Matteresses: The floor was covered with very costly Porsian Carpets of Silk, and Gold; and the Palates to sit on, and Cushions were of very rich cloth of Gold.  
In the Hall adjoining is a very great Lantern round, and the bars of silver, and gilt set very thick with Rubies, Emeralds, and Turkesses; The panes were of very fine Crystal, which made a very resplendent show. There was also a Basin, and Ewer to wash in of Massy Gold, set with Rubies, and Turkesses.  
In Constantinople is a Piazza, in which is raised upon four Dice of fine Metal a very fair Pyramid of mingled stone all of one piece, fifty Cubits high carved with Heroical Letters resembling the Agulia of Rome, in whose top were the enclosed ashes of Julius Caesar; In the same Piazza also is a great Pillar of brass made with marvellous Art in form of three Serpents wreathed together with their mouths upward.    

CHAP. CVII. Hyspaan described.  
THe City of Hyspaan in Persia was formerly called Hecatompolis by reason of its hundred gates; It's compassed with a strong wall, and is in circuit as much as a man may well ride on horseback in a day: It's a very strong City, and is excellently watered with deep channels of running springs conveyed into it from the Coronian Mountains which are as a wall inaccessible about it. On the North side is a very strong Castle which is compassed about with a wall of a thousand, and seven hundred yards in compass. On the West side of the City are two Seraglios, one for the King, the other for his women: Palaces of great State, and Magnificence, the Walls whereof glister with polished Marble, and pargeting of divers colours, and all the Palaces are paved with curious chequered work, and covered with curious Carpets wrought with Silk, and Gold; the windows are made of Marble, Porphery, and Alabaster; the Posts and Doors of Massy Ivory, chequered with glistering black Ebony so curiously wrought in winding knots, as may easilier stay then satisfy the wondering eye of the spectator. Near the Palace is a stately Garden, spacious, and large, beautifully adorned with a thousand sundry kinds of Fruit-trees, plants, and flowers of all sorts to delight the beholders. There are in it a thousand Fountains, and a thousand Brooks, and as the Father of them all a pretty River which with a mild stream, and delightful murmur divides the Garden from the King's Palace.  

Casan described.  
Casan is the chiefest City in Parthia; It is seated in a goodly plain, having no Mountains within a day's joutney of it: It wanteth neither Fountains, Springs, nor curiously pleasant Gardens: It aboundeth with all necessaries for the life of man; It's greatly frequented with all sorts of Merchandise, especially out of India. The Citizens are very industrious, and curious in all manner of Sciences, especially in weaving girdles, and sashes; in making Velvets, Satins, Damasks, excellent Persian Carpets of a wonderful fineness: Here you may buy all manner of Drugs, and Spices; as also Turkesses, Diamonds, Rubies, and Pearls; as also all sorts of Silk raw, and wrought: For there is more silk brought into Casan in one year, than there comes broad cloth into London. This City is much to be commended for Civil Government: For an idle person is not suffered to live amongst them; the child that is but six years old is set to labour: no ill rule, disorder, or riot is suffered there. They have a Law amongst them whereby every person is compelled to give his name to the Magistrate, withal declaring by what course he liveth: and if any tell untruly, he is either well beaten on the feet, or employed in public slavery.   

The Grand Cairo described.  
The Grand Cairo in Egypt is accounted one of the greatest Cities in the world. It is situated upon a most beautiful plain near unto a certain Mountain called Mucatun, about two miles from the River Nilus: It's environed with stately walls, and fortified with Iron gates. In it are built most stately, and admirable Palaces, and Colleges, and most sumptuous Temples. There are also many Bath-stoves very artificially built: It aboundeth with all sorts of Merchandise out of all parts of the world. There is in it a famous Burse [Exchange] called Canen Halili, wherein the Persian Merchants dwell; It's built very stately in the manner of a King's Palace of three stories high: Beneath it are many rooms whither Merchants resort for the exchange of their costly wares; as all sorts of Spices, precious stones, Cloth of India, etc. There is also a stately Hospital, the yearly revenues whereof amount to two hundred thousand pieces of gold called Saraffi. The Suburbs are very large, wherein also are many stately buildings, especially a College being of a wonderful height, and great strength: Besides many other Palaces, Colleges, and Temples. Here they have great store of Poultry: For in certain Ovens built upon sundry lofts they put abundance of Eggs; which Ovens being kept in a moderate heat will in seven days hatch all those eggs into chickens. P. Pil.   

The Egyptian Pyramids described.  
In Egypt are divers stupendious structures called Pyramids, the greatest whereof is situated on the top of a rocky hill which riseth above the plain about an hundred feet, with a gentle, and easy ascent, the height of the situation adding beauty to the work, and the solidity of the rock giving the superstructure a permanent, and stable support: each side of this Pyramid is six hundred ninety three feet according to the English Standard; so that the whole Basis contains four hundred eighty thousand two hundred, and forty nine square feet, or eleven English acres of ground. The height is the same with the breadth, viz. six hundred ninety three feet. The ascent to the top is contrived in this manner: From all the sides without, the ascent is by degrees; the lowermost step or degree is about four foot in height, and three in breadth which running about the Pyramid in a level, makes on every side of it a long but narrow Walk; the second row is like the first, retiring inward from the first three feet, and so runs about the Pyramid. In the same manner is the third row placed above the second, and so in order the rest like so many stairs rising one above another to the top, which contains about nine foot square. The degrees by which men ascend are not all of an equal depth, for some are about four foot, others scarcely three, and the higher they ascend the more they diminish both in breadth, and thickness: so that a right line extended from any part of the Basis to the top, will equally touch the outward angle of every degree.  
These are all made of massy, and polished stones, hewn out of the Arabian Mountains which bound the upper part of Egypt, being so vast, that the breadth and depth of every step is one single, and entire stone, so that in most of them is contained thirty feet of stone: The number of these steps is two hundred and seven.  
On the North side ascending thirty eight feet upon an artificial bank of earth there is a square, and narrow passage leading into the inside of this Pyramid containing in length ninety two feet, and an half: The structure of it hath been the labour of an exquisite hand, as appears by the smoothness and evenness of the work, and by the close knitting of the joints: it is now an habitation for great ugly bats of about a foot long: At the end of this entrance you must climb up a massy stone, eight or nine foot in height, where you enter into a Gallery, the pavement consisting of smooth, & polished white Marble; the breadth is about five foot, and the height the like: the length of this Gallery is an hundred, and ten feet: At the end whereof begins a second Gallery, a very stately piece of work, and not inferior either in respect of the curiosity of Art, or richness of materials, to the most sumptuous or magnificent buildings: It's divided from the former by a wall; At the end whereof is a Well about three feet in the diameter, the sides whereof are lined with white Marble, it's eighty six Cubits in depth, hewn through the rock on which the Pyramid stands: Beyond the Well about fifteen foot is a square passage, the stones whereof are exceeding massy, and tightly joined, which contains one hundred and ten feet, at the end whereof is an arched Vault, or little Chamber, the length about twenty feet, the breadth seventeen, the height about fifteen. The length of this second Gallery before mentioned is 154 feet, of white, and polished Marble both roof, walls, and bottom; the joints are so well knit that they are scarce discernible: The height of this Gallery is twenty six feet, the breadth six feet, bounded on both sides with two banks, like benches of polished Marble; At the end of this gallery you enter into a square hole which brings you into a little room lined with rich, and speckled Thebaick Marble, out of which through another passage being all of Thebaick Marble most tightly cut, you land at the North end of a very sumptuous, and well proportioned room wherein art seems to contend with nature, the curious work being not inferior to the rich materials: It stands in the heart, or centre of the Pyramid, equidistant from all the sides, and in the midst between the Basis, and the top: The floor, sides, and roof are all made of vast, and exquisite tables of Thebaick Marble: From the top to the bottom are but six ranges of stone, all of an equal height. The stones which cover this room are of a strange, and stupendious length, like so many huge beams lying flat, and traversing the room, and bearing up that infinite weight, and mass of the Pyramid above. Of these there are nine which cover the roof; the length of this room is thirty four English feet: the breadth somewhat above seventeen feet, the height nineteen feet and a half. In the midst of this glorious room stands the Tomb of Ch●ops of one piece of Marble, hollow within, and sounding like a bell, but empty: For (saith Diadorus) although the Egyptian Kings intended these for their Sepulchers, yet it happened that they were not buried therein: For the people being exasperated against them by reason of the toilsomeness of these works, and for their cruelty, and oppression, threatened to tear in pieces their dead bodies, and with ignominy to throw them out of their Sepulchers, wherefore they commanded their friends when they were dead to bury them in some obscure place. The Tomb is cut smooth, and plain, without any sculpture, and engraving: the outsides contain in length seven foot, three inches, and a half. In depth it's three foot, and almost four inches, and the same in breadth: The hollow part within is something more than six foot long, the depth is somewhat above two feet: whereby it appears that men's bodies are now as big as they were 3000 years ago: For it's almost so long since this Tomb was made. This Pyramid was 20 years in making, and yet there were three hundred threescore, and six thousand men continually working about it, who only in Radishes, Garlicks, and Onions are said to have consumed eighteen hundred Talents. Collected out of Mr: Greaves, a curious observer of it.   

The Egyptian Mummi's described.  
Not far from this Pyramid in Egypt are the Mummis which were the graves of the ancient Egyptians into which are descents not unlike to the narrow mouths of Wells, some near ten fathoms deep leading into long vaults hewn out of the Rock with pillars of the same. Between every Arch lie the corpses ranked one by another of all sizes, which are innumerable, shrouded in a number of folds of Linen, and swathed with bands of the same, the breasts of divers being stained with Hierogliphical Characters: The Linen being pulled off, the bodies appear solid, uncorrupt, and perfect in all their dimensions; whereof the musculous parts are of a brown colour, hard as stone-pitch, and hath in Physic the like operation, only more sovereign. To keep these from putrefactions, they drew the brains out at the nostrils with an iron instrument, replenishing the head with preservative spices: then cutting up the belly with an AEthiopian stone, they took forth the bowels, cleansed the inside with Wine, and so stuffing it with a composition of Myrrh, Cassia, and other odours they closed it up again: The like the poorer sort effected with Bitumen fetched from the Lake of Asphaltites in Jury, whereby they have been preserved till this day, having lain there for about three thousand years.   

The Lake of Maeris described.  
Maeris, one of the Egyptian Kings, undertook, and finished that most admirable Lake, which for greatness, and colour is like a Sea: It's about six hundred furlongs from the City of Memphis, the circumference of it contains CD. CD. CD. DC: furlongs; the depth of it is fifty fathom, or three hundred feet; many myriads of men were employed for many years about it. The benefit of it to the Egyptians, and the wisdom of the King cannot be sufficiently commended: For seeing the rising of Nilus is not always alike, and the Country is more fruitful by the moderateness thereof: He digged this Lake to receive the superfluity of the water, that neither by the greatness of the inundation it should cause Marshes, or by the scarcity of water the earth should not yield her strength, he therefore cut a ditch from the River to this Lake of 80 furlongs, and three hundred feet in breadth, by which sometimes receiving in, and sometimes diverting the River he gave a sufficient quantity of water to the husbandmen. After the King's name it's called the Lake of Maeris. In the midst of it he built a Sepulchre, and two Pyramids each of them of an hundred fathoms high, placing upon them two Marble Statues sitting on a Throne, one for himself, the other for his wife, seeking hereby to get an immortal memory. The Revenues of the fish of this Lake he gave to his wife for to buy her unguents, and other ornaments: the fishing being worth to her a Talon a day: For it was mightily replenished with Fish of twenty two sorts; so that very many were continually employed in salting of them. Diod. Sic. Herod.   

Porsennah's Tomb described.  
Porsenna King of Hetruria, not far from the City of Clusium built for himself a Monument of square stone, each side of it was three hundred foot broad, and fifty foot high; within which square Basis there was an inextricable labyrinth, into which whosoever adventured without a clue could find no passage out. Upon this square he erected five Pyramids, four in the corners, and one in the midst; in the bottom they were seventy five foot broad, and each of them one hundred and fifty foot high, on the top was one brass circle, and covering for them all, from which there hung bells fastened with chains, which being moved with the wind, gave a sound afar off: Upon this brazen circle stood other four Pyramids, each of them one hundred foot high; and upon them (being covered with another plain) were again erected five other Pyramids, the height whereof my Author was ashamed to name: so foolishly did he waste the wealth of his Kingdom, that in the end the commendation of the Artificer should be the greatest. Pliny out of Varro; and Greaves out of him.   

The Great Mogul's Palace described.  
In the City of Agra the Great mogul hath a Palace wherein are two large Towers, at least ten foot square, which are covered with plates of the purest gold. Pur. Pil. v. 2. p. 1474.   

The Rhodian Colossus described.  
In the Isle of Rhodes stood one of the world's seven Wonders, which was a huge Colossus made of Brass in the form of a man standing with his two legs striding over an haven under which ships with their Masts and Sails might pass, it was threescore, and ten Cubits high with all the parts proportionable, and all gilt over. When Muani the fifth Caliph of Babylon overcame Constance the Emperor in a Sea-fight, and had taken the Isle of Rhodes, this Image being formerly thrown down by an earthquake, was sold by him to a Jew, who loaded nine hundred Camels with the Brass of it. Theoph. Pez. Mel. Hist.   

Admirable Works done by the Art of man.  
Protogenes the Rhodian an exquisite Painter bestowed seven years in drawing a most curious picture, which when Apelles beheld, he stood amazed at the excellency of the workmanship, so that for a while he could not speak, but afterwards he said, This is an admirable work, and of huge labour, yet he wants an Orator to extol his workmanship to the skies. When King Demetrius besieged the City of Rhodes, he took the Suburbs, and in them this picture, whereupon the Citizens sent to him, requesting him not to deface it; to whom he answered, That he would sooner burn the picture of his Father, then hurt a piece of such admirable workmanship. Diod. Sic. Plut.  
Anno Christi 1610. amongst other rare Presents sent from the Sophy of Persia to the King of Spain, were six drinking glasses so tightly tempered, that they could not be broken. Turk. Hist. pag. 1273.  
About six miles from Salisbury upon the plains is to be seen a huge, and monstrous piece of work, such as Cicero calleth insanam substructionem. For within the circuit of a ditch there are erected in the manner of a Crown, in three ranks, or courses one within another, certain mighty, and unwrought stones, whereof some are twenty eight foot high, and seven broad; upon the heads of which others like overthwart pieces do bear, and rest crosse-wise with tenants, and mortesses, so as the whole frame seemeth to hang, whereof it's commonly called stonehenge. Camb. Brit.  
In Westmer land hard by Shape there be huge stones in form of Pyramids, some of them nine foot high, and fourteen foot thick, ranged directly as it were in a row for a mile in length with equal distance almost between them. Camb. Brit. p. 762.    

CHAP. CVIII. The Temple of Diana described.  
THe Temple of Diana at Ephesus was one of the World's Wonders: Two hundred, and twenty years were spent in the building of it: It was built upon a Marish to prevent hurt by earthquakes, which were very common in those parts: the first foundation was laid upon Coals, the second upon Wool: It was four hundred and twenty five foot long, two hundred broad: There were in it one hundred and twenty seven Pillars, sixty foot in height, and thirty six of them curiously wrought, the works of so many Kings. The doors of the Temple were of Cypress, which after four hundred years were as fresh as if they had been new made: The roof was of Cedar: The Image which superstition supposed to have come down from Jupiter was made by one Canesia: some say of Ebony; others of the vine which had many holes made, and filled with Spikenard the moisture whereof closed up the rifts. It was enriched, and adorned with gifts beyond value. Herod.  

The Hill Amara in AEthiopia described.  
In Ethiopia under Prete Janny, commonly called Prester, or Presbyter John, is an hill called Amara, situated in the navel of the Ethiopian body under the Equinoctial line, adorned with all variety of fruits, wholesome air, pleasant aspect, and prospect: yea Heaven, and Earth, Nature and Industry have all been corrivals to present their riches to it. It stands in a great plain, having no other hill near it by thirty leagues, the form of it is round: the rock is cut so smooth without any unequal swelling, that to him that stands beneath, it's like an high wall: the top is overhanged with rocks, jutting forth for the space of a mile: It's above twenty leagues in the circuit, compassed with a wall on the top well wrought, that so neither man, nor beast in chase may fall down. The top is a level, only towards the South is a rising hill beautifying this plain, whence issueth a pleasant Spring which passeth thorough all that plain, and paying its tribute to every Garden that will exact it, and making a Lake at length, whence issueth a River that from thence runneth into Nilus. The way up to it is cut out of the rock not with stairs, but by an easy ascent, so that one may ride up with ease, at the foot whereof is a fair Gate with a Corpse du Guard: Half way up is a fair, and spacious Hall cut out of the rock with three large windows to it, and at the top is another gate with the like Guard: The air above is wholesome, and delectable, so that they live long there without sickness: There are upon it thirty four Palaces standing by themselves, spacious, sumptuous, and beautiful, where the Princes of the Royal blood have their abode with their Families. There are two Temples also, the most beautiful in all Ethiopia: There are many flourishing, and fruitful Gardens, curiously made, and plentifully furnished with European fruits, as Pears, Pippins, etc. and of their own, as Oranges, Citrons, Lemons. etc. It's also adorned with Cedars, Palm-trees, etc. as also with variety of herbs, and flowers to delight the sight, taste, and sent: There are also Cubaio Trees, pleasant in taste beyond all comparison, and great store of Balm-trees. There is plenty of all sorts of Grain, and Corn, and such charms of Birds as delight the ear with their melodious warbling notes, and pleasing the eye with their variety of colours, and other creatures that adorn this Paradise.  
The aforenamed Churches have their Pillars, and Roofs of stone, richly, and cunningly wrought, the matter, and workmanship contending for magnificence: That of Jasper, Alabaster, Marble, Porphyry; This of printing, gild, and much curiosity: To these are adjoining two stately Monasteries; in one whereof are two rare pieces whereon wonder may justly fasten both her eyes. The Treasury, and the Library of the Emperor, neither of which is thought to be matchable in the world; neither that of Constantinople wherein were one hundred and twenty thousand Books; nor that of Alexandria, wherein were seven hundred thousand Books: For the number in this Library is numberless, their price inestimable. There are three great Halls, each above two hundred paces large, with Books of all Sciences written in fine Parchment with much curiosity of golden Letters, and other works, and cost in writing, binding, and covers: There are all the Greek Fathers: The Writers of Syria, Egypt, Africa, and the Latin Fathers, with others innumerable in Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Abyssine, Egyptian, Syrian, and Chaldee. There are Poets, Philosophers, Physicians, Rabbins, Talmudists, Cabalists, Hieroglyphics, etc.  
The Treasury leaves them of all other Princes behind it. It's a Sea that every year receiveth new Rivers, which never run out: every Emperor yearly laying up part of his revenue there. The Jewels here kept are incomparable, Topazes, Amethists, Saphires, Diamonds, etc. He hath one Jewel that was found in the River Niger, (that brings forth more Gems than any other in the world) which is one piece diversified with a thousand variety of stones. It's about two span●, and an half square: there are in it one hundred and sixty Diamonds, one as large as the Palm of ones hand: It hath in it above three hundred Emeralds; Rubies the greatest in the world: Above fifty Saphires, Turquoises, Balazes, Amethists, Spin●ls, Topazes, Jacinths, Chrysolites, etc. Nature here playing the Jeweller, and representing a Map of the world's Gems in this one Jewel without, and infinitely beyond all Art of Man. Bernardo de Vecheti, a Jeweller, being sent thither by Francis de Medicis Duke of Florence to see it, accounted it beyond all estimation, and value. The Emperor also hath made him Tables with thousands of stones set in them.  
In this hill are kept the Princes of the Blood Royal as in a prison, and never return thence except they be chosen Emperors. Anno Christi 1608. there were six of them: These meet altogether when they please to recreate themselves by hawking, hunting, etc. and they have grave persons to instruct them in learning, and virtue. Purchas Pilgrimage. p. 677, etc.   

The admirable Highways in Peru described.  
In Peru in the West-Indies are two admirable Highways made by the Ingas, or Emperors: The one is by the Andes or Forests from Pasto unto Chile, being nine hundred Leagues long, the Causeway five, and twenty foot broad; and every four leagues hath a stately house where was provision of victuals, and apparel, and every half League, men that stood ready to carry messages, and orders from hand to hand. The other Way was thorough the Plains along the coast of twenty five foot broad, and on each side a wall of a man's height from Piura to Chile where both the ways met. This latter way was between trees that yielded a very pleasant shadow in those hot Countries, and both of them began at the Imperial City of Cuzco. P. Pil. v. 3. p. 887, 888.  
There belonged also to the Incas a Garden of silver and gold wherein were many sorts of Herbs, Flowers, Plants, Trees, Beasts, great and small, Snakes, Snails, Lizards, Butterflies, small and and great Birds each set in their places all of gold: They had also Maiz, Quinua, Pulse, Fruit-trees with fruit on them all of gold, and silver resembling the natural. In the Incas house they had heaps of wood all counterfeit of gold, and silver. All the vessels (which were infinite) for the Temple-service, Pots, Pans, Tubs, Hogsheads were of gold, and silver, yea the spades, and pickaxes for the Garden were of the same. At the taking of this City by the Spaniards the Image of the Sun fell to one Captains share, who lost it one night at dice, whereupon they said, That he had played away the Sun before it was up. P. Pil. v. 4. p. 1464, etc.  
Cusco the Imperial City of the Incas in America, when the Spaniards first took it, had in it a Temple of the Sun, all the walls whereof were covered with plates of gold from the top to the bottom. At the East end was the Image of the Sun of one plate of gold as thick again as the other: the face was round with rays of gold like flames of fire, all of one piece: It was so big, that it filled all from one wall to the other. On both sides were the bodies of their deceased Kings, embalmed, set in seats of gold placed on planks of gold: All the doors about the Temple were lined with plates of gold; without the Temple on the top of the walls ran a champhered work of gold above a yard broad round about the Temple: Beyond the Temple ran a cloister of four squares, round about the top whereof was such a crown of champhered gold above a yard broad: In the corners of the cloister were Chapels; One whereof was dedicated to the Moon, all which with the Gates thereof were covered with plates of silver: the Image was placed, as that of the Suns, with the face of a woman, all of one plank of silver. The next Chapel was dedicated to Venus, and the Stars, lined also with silver, and the porch of silver. The third was dedicated to the Thunder, and Lightning: The fourth to the Rainbow; which two last were all lined, and garnished with gold. Hard by was an house for the Priests all lined with gold from the top to the bottom. There were twelve doors to the Cloister, and as many Tabernacles or Shrines which were all plated over with gold in form of Porches, and the floors covered with gold. The Images were all set with Turkesses, and Emeralds. In the house also were five Fountains of water wherein they washed the sacrifices: out of them the water ran in Pipes of gold; and many of their pillars were of gold hollow, and some of them of silver.    

CHAP. CIX. Pequin the now Regal City of China described.  
PEquin is in compass thirty Leagues, environed with two Walls upon which are innumerable Towers, and Bulwarks. It hath three hundred and sixty Gates, each having over it a castelet with two Towers, and a drawbridge. There are in it three thousand eight hundred Temples wherein are continually sacrificed birds, and wild Beasts, and amongst these four very admirable for their curiosity, and costliness. The streets are long, and large; the houses fair, encompassed with Iron, and Latin grates: at each street end is a Triumphal Arch, shut up at nights, in the chief whereof are Watch-bells. There are one hundred and twenty large Channels of water, and over them eighteen hundred rich, and fair bridges: There are in this City one hundred and twenty Shambles, one hundred and twenty Market-places; besides in every street five or six shops wherein they sell flesh, poultry, and Bacon. There are without the City sixteen hundred Garden-houses belonging to persons of principal note: And twenty four thousand Sepulchers of Mandarines [Justice's of Peace] with their little gilded Chapels, encompassed with Grates of Iron, and Latin with rich Arches at their entries. The Gardens, Groves, Tanks, and Fountains have their walls lined within with fine Porceland which makes a gallant show. There are also store of other houses with great walls in which are Gardens, and Groves with game for hunting which belong to several companies.  

A Description of Moscow the Imperial City of Russia.  
Moscow the Regal City of Russia is almost round, and bigger than London, environed with three strong walls circling the one within the other, and with many streets lying between: The inmost wall, and the buildings within it, fenced, and watered with the River of Moscua that runneth close by it, is all accounted the Emperor's Castle. The number of houses, being formerly reckoned, was forty one thousand five hundred. The streets instead of paving are planked with Fir-trees plained, and laid even, and close the one to the other. The houses are of wood without any lime or stone built very close, and warm with Firre-trees, which are fastened together with notches at each corner. Betwixt this timber they thrust in Moss to keep out the air, so that they are very warm; the greatest danger is their aptness for firing whereby much hurt is many times done in that City. P. Pil.   

A Description of Venice, with her Rarities.  
This Wonder of Cities is seated in the bosom or betwixt the Arms of the Adriatic Sea: It is built upon sundry Islands, and is (as it were) chained together by many Bridges. The occasion which made these watery Isles a mansion for men, was, when that Northern Deluge of Goths, Vandals, Huns, and Longobards did overflow all Italy, the people of all sorts fled to these Lakes to avoid the Land torrent that was like to swallow them up; and finding the air to be gentle, and fit for habitation, and propagation, they pitched their Tents upon these Isles, and associated them by conjoining Bridges. There are seventy two Isles that support Venice. and the nearest part of the Continent is five miles distant: There are banks, and ditches cast up to preserve her from the impetuousness of the waves of the Sea, extending in length above six miles. She is above eight miles in circuit, and hath of all sorts about a thousand Bridges. Besides there be above twenty thousand Gondolaes', or Boats which ply up, and down perpetually, in each of which are two rowers at least, so that upon occasion she can suddenly make an Army of above fifty thousand Gondoliers.  
Her Fabriques' public, and private are extraordinary specious, and sumptuous, and her streets so neat, and evenly paved, that in the depth of winter a man may walk up, and down in a pair of Satin Pantofles, and Crimson Silk stockings, and not be dirtied. There are above two hundred Palaces fit to receive any Prince with his ordinary retinue: Her situation is so rare, every street almost having an arm of the Sea running thorough it; and her structures so magnificent, and neat, that she ravisheth therewith all strangers that come to visit her.  
She hath in her one hundred and fifty Churches, and Monasteries: but especially three things worthy of sight, viz. St. Mark's Church, and Steeple; the Treasury, and the Arsenal.  
S. Mark's Church is built throughout with rare Mosaique work, and yet the furniture of the Church surpasseth the Fabric in richness; Her walls are inlaid in many places with precious stones of divers colours, and in such a manner that they seem rather to be the work of Nature then of Art.  
It's built in the form of a Cross, whose corners are highly vaulted, and covered with bright Lead, as all the rest of the Church is. The whole Bulk is supported with most curious Arches joined together by marvellous Art. The inside from the middle to the highest part thereof glistereth with gold, and the concavity of the vaults is enriched with divers curious, and antic pictures. That which is from the gild down to the pavement is excellently joined together with goodly Tables of Marble, by whose pleasant veins in form of rays the eyes of the beholders are rather fed then satisfied. The seats below are of an extraordinary red stone like to Porphyry, the Pavement is all of Marble engraven with divers Figures wholly different, and of various colours: There are sundry Columns and Tables of Parian, Spartan, and Numidian work that environ the seats on both sides the Quire. The entrance into the Church on both sides is in a manner of the same trimming; while gilded Arches are sustained without by more than three hundred exquisite Pillars, the space between those Pillars being filled with choice Tables of Marble. On the height of this entrance are four great brazen horses all gilded over, in a posture as if running, and neighing. All this bears up the highest top of the Church divided into six Steeples, every of which is like a Pyramid, and hath on the sharpest point thereof a white Marble Statue of a naked man standing upright. Divers other representations delightful to the eye, and wrought with exceeding skill do beautify the spaces between the Steeples, and all that which is vaulted underneath is covered with gold. In sum, there is no place in the whole Church, either within, or without, but it's either adorned with Marble, gold, or precious stones; so that the two Columns of Alabaster, and the Chalcedony stones which are in the midst of the pavement are accounted the least curiosities.  
The Arsenal of Venice is one of the greatest Magazines of Arms in all the world: It's three miles in compass, wherein there are above three hundred Artificers perpetually at work▪ who make, and repair all things that belong thereto. This Arsenal hath Arms to furnish two hundred thousand men, and hath constantly belonging to it two hundred Galleys in Dock▪ or abroad in course, besides Galliass, and Galleons, with all provisions necessary for them.  
The Treasury of St. Mark is cried up through the world: They say there is enough in it to pay six Kings Ransoms. There are Jewels of all sorts, and sizes, Diamonds, Rubies, Saphires, Emerauds, Cups of Agate of an huge bigness. The great Diamond which Henry the third gave when he was made a Gentleman of Venice: There you may see an Armour all of massy Gold, beset all over with great Pearls, Turkeys, Rubies, and all manner of precious stones in such a quantity, and bigness, that they alone would make a rich Treasury. There are also twelve Corslets of Gold beset with precious stones. There is an huge gold Chain that reacheth from Pillar to Pillar: Divers Chests of Gold, and amongst others one great Iron Chest with this Inscription, When this Chest shall open the whole Earth shall tremble. There are two large Unicorn's horns. A great Bottle made of a Chalcedonian stone transparent, and clear, which will hold above a quart. There is a Garnet of a vast size form into the shape of a Kettle which will hold near a Gallon. There are many Crosses, and Crucifixes of massy Gold beset with Jewels of all sorts: There are the Crowns of Cyprus, and Candie, as also that of the Dukes of Venice all inlaid with choice rich Diamonds, great Rubies, Emerauds, Saphires, and other stones that would beget astonishment in the beholders. In that of the Dukes there is one great Ruby worth an hundred thousand Crowns. There are Cups of sundry forms cut out of rich stones, with Dishes of sundry kinds. There are divers Presses full of Plate, huge, and massy, with Statues of silver, and large Chalices of gold, and variety of other rich things, the worth whereof no eye is able to judge. There are moreover twelve Crowns of massy Gold which were taken at the sacking of Constantinople when the French, and Venetians divided the spoils. Pacheeo the Spanish Ambassador coming to see this Treasury, fell a groping whether it had any bottom and being asked why? answered; In this amongst other things my great Master's Treasure differs from yours, in that his hath no bottom as I find yours to have. Alluding to the Mines in Mexico, and Potosi.  
In one of its Islands called Murano Crystal Glasses are made, where you may see a whole street or t●e one side having above twenty Furnaces perpetually at work both day, and night. If one of these Furnaces be removed to any other Island, or but to the other side of the street, though they use the same men, materials, and fuel, yet can they not make Glass in the same perfections for beauty, and lustre as in this place. Howels Survey.   

Milan described.  
Milan is a City within the Venetian Territories, and was erected into an Academy Anno Christi 1222. She is famous every where for a Seminary of the best Physicians, and hath a Garden of great variety of Simples. It was formerly girt with a treble wall: but a double contents her now, which hath very deep ditches round about: For the River Brent with vast charges, and labour was brought to this City which hath much advantaged her both for strength, and Navigation: It's situated in a most pleasant, and plentiful plain, enjoying a sweet temperate Clime, with a singular good soil by reason of the neighbourhood of the Eugonian Mountains on the West side of it. Her circumference is near upon seven miles; Her Temples, and dwelling houses both public, and private are more magnificent than elsewhere. She hath six stately Gates: Five large Market-places; within the Walls twenty two great Churches, twenty three Monasteries, twenty nine Nunneries. She hath the most renowned Hall for public Justice of any City in Italy, covered all over with Lead, and yet propped by no Pillars. The Council-Court hath Gates, and Columns of Marble; She hath twenty eight Bridges Arched over the Brent which runs thorough her. She hath very spacious Piazza's: She hath six Hospitals, three for the poor, and three for Pilgrims. She hath a place called Monte de Pieta, set up on purpose to root out the Jews usury, who used to demand twenty per Cent: for Brocage: She hath other two Hospitals for Orphans, and poor children. There are thirty eight thousand Crowns deposited in the hands of several persons of Quality to whom the poorer sort may repair with their pawns, and if it be under thirty shillings they pay no use for their money, if it be above they pay five per Cent: for relieving the poor.   

The City of Milan described.  
The City of Milan in Italy lies within a stately Wall of ten miles' compass. It's situated in a great Plain, and hath about it green Hills, delightful Meadows, Navigable Rivers, enjoys an wholesome air, and the fertile Country about it furnisheth it with all store of necessary provision. The City itself is thronged with Artisans of all sorts. There be many stately Churches in it, and before that of St. Lorenzo there stand sixteen Marble Pillars being a remnant of the Temple of Hercules. But of all the Churches the Cathedral is most costly. 'Tis all of white Marble, and about it are five hundred Statues of the same: There is a late building added to it which is very glorious, especially for the huge Pillars of Granito, an excellent sort of Marble: Private men's houses also in Milan are not inferior to those of other Cities in Italy. The streets are of a more than common breadth, and there are very many Gardens within the Walls. The greatest Hospital in Italy is that in Milan, which is a square of Columns, and Porches six hundred Roods about, seeming fitter to be a Court for some King, than an Hospital for the poor. The Castle in Milan is accounted by all Engineers the fairest, and strongest Citadel in Europe. Raimund's Mer. Ital.   

The City of Naples described.  
Naples the Metropolis of that Kingdom stands upon the shore of the Mediterranean Sea: It's reckoned the third City in Italy, and so great are the delights that nature hath allotted to this place, that it's still frequented by persons of great quality. The streets of it are generally well paved of free stone, large, and even: The Houses are very uniform, built flat on the top to walk on; a notable convenience in those hot Countries. Another like accommodation which this City hath against the heat, is the Mole, which is an Artificial street casting itself into the Sea, whither all the Gentry at the evenings resort to take the Fresco. Amongst the Palaces that of the Vice-Kings is the fairest: It hath three Castles; and the Churches generally are very curious, and costly filled with Marble Statues. This City is exceeding populous, and consequently vicious: He that desires to live a chaste life must not set up there: For as their Gardens are well filled with Oranges, so their houses want not Lemons; there are usually thirty thousand Courtesans Registered that pay taxes for their pleasure.  
Near unto Naples is Virgil's Tomb upon an High Rock: And the Crypta Neapolitana in the rocky Mountain Pausylippus, cut thorough, very high, spacious, and well paved, so that for the space of a mile two Coaches may go on Front under the earth: In the midst is a Madonna with a Lamp perpetually burning. Not far off is the hill of Brimstone on which neither grass nor any Herb grows; but 'tis all white with ashes, and ever casts out of several holes a continual smoke, with Flames making the very earth to boil. The ground is hollow underneath, and makes an hideous noise if struck upon with an hammer. On the other side Naples is the Mountain of Vesuvius, brother to AEtna, upon the top whereof is a terrifying spectacle, viz. a Vorago, or hole about three miles in compass, and half as much in depth, and in the midst is a new hill that still vomits thick smoke which the fire within hath raised within these few years, and it still daily increaseth. Pliny the Naturalist being too inquisitive after the cause of this fire, changed life for death upon this Mountain. Idem.   

The City of Florence described.  
Florence is the Capitol City of Tuscany situated at the bottom of very high hills, and environed on all sides with the same except on the West side, before which lies a Plain Country. This City is divided into two by the River Arno, over which are built four Bridges of stone; upon one of the two chief is the Goldsmith's street: upon the other, which is a very stately structure, stand the four quarters of the year in Marble: Opposite unto which stands a vast Column with a Statue of Justice in Porphyry at the top: Hard by is the Palace of Strossie admirable for the immensity of its Fabric; on the left hand whereof is the Merchant's Vault supported with many fair Pillars, and before it a brazen Boar jetting forth water: Before that is the great Place in the midst whereof is the great Duke Cosmus on horseback in brass, near unto which is a Fountain the like to which Italy affords not. Round about the Laver is the Family of Neptune in brass, with his Colosse of Marble in the midst, born up by four horses. In this same Piazza is a Porch arched and adorned with some Statues, amongst which that of Judith in brass, with the rape of the Sabines, three persons in several postures cut all out of one stone. Just against it is the Palazzo Vechio, at the entrance whereof stand two Celossi, the one of David, the other of Hercules trampling on Cacus, excellent pieces. Within is a Court set about with Pillars of Corinthian work. Above is a very spacious Hall with divers Statues. Near to it is the richest of Treasures, the Great Duke's Gallery, in the uppermost part whereof are contained as many wonders as things: some to be admired for the preciousness, and Art; others for their Rarity, and antiquity: On each side of the Gallery stand above fourscore Statues: One an Idol brought from the Temple of Apollo in Delphos: Another of Scipio Africanus holding up his gown under his Arm: Then two curious Triumphant Pillars: Over the Statues hang rare pictures, the most famous Scholars on the one side, and Soldiers on the other.  
At the right hand of this Gallery are several Stanza's full of curiosities, wherewith the spectators are astonished both in regard of the richness, and rarity thereof. In the first Room is an Altar totally compacted of Jewels, and precious stones: The value inestimable. In the next is a Table with Flowers, and Birds in their natural colours of precious stones, with a Cabinet worth two hundred thousand Crowns covered with Agates, Emerauds, Amethists, etc. Within it is the History of Christ's Passion, with the twelve Apostles all in Amber. In the third is a Cabinet with Calcedonie Pillars, filled with ancient Medals of gold. Round about this Room are an infinite number of Natural, and Artificial curiosities: As the Emperor's head cut on a Turquoises bigger than a Walnut, with thousands more. Next is the Armoury, wherein are the habits, and divers sorts of Arms of several ages, and people. There is likewise a Loadstone that bears up fourscore pounds' weight of Iron. In the last Cabinet is the curious turned works of Ivory; A Pillar of Oriental Alabaster, etc. In another Room are twelve great Cupboards of silver Plate of all sorts, and another of all pure massy Gold. A Saddle all Embroidered with Pearls, and Diamonds; besides many other things of great worth.  
From hence is a private passage to the Duke's Court on the other side of the River: The front of which edifice is very Majestic, towards the Basis of Doric work, in the midst of jonick, and the uppermost story of Corinthian. In the Court is a Grotto with Statues, and a Fountain over it; and a Loadstone of a most prodigious greatness.  
The Gardens belonging to it for their largeness have the Face of a Forest, for their variety of a Paradise. Here are Cypress Groves, their Walks with Statues: Here a Sea of Fountains; There Swans, Ostriches, and other delighting Creatures.  
The Cathedral Church is of a vast Bulk, and exquisite workmanship, made of Red, White, and Black Marble. The Cupola is so high, that the brass Globe at the top will hold sixteen persons: No less excellent is the Steeple composed of the same stone, and materials with the Church, but with more Art, and Ornaments.  
The Chapel of St. Laurence seems more than terrestrial: It's wholly overlaid with fine polished stones, neither is there any colour upon Earth but it's there in stones naturally. Near to this is a famous Library filled with great variety of Manuscripts. In brief, the Houses of Florence are generally built high, the streets are paved with great stones even, and large, and adorned with many excellent Fountains, and other public Ornaments.  
The chiefest Cities of Italy are thus usually distinguished: Rome the Un-Holy; Venice the Rich; Naples the Gentle; Florence the Fair; Genoa the Proud; Milan the Great; Bolonia the Fat; Milan the Learned; and Verona the Ancient. Idem.   

The first Invention of Printing.  
Laurence Jans, a rich Citizen of Harlem in the Low-countrieses, walking forth one day into the neighbouring Woods for recreation, began to cut in pieces of wood the letters of his name, printing them on the back of his hand; which pleasing him well, he cut three or four lines which he beat with Ink, and printed them upon Paper, wherewith he much joyed, and determined to find out another kind of Ink more fastening, and holding, and so with his kinsman Thomas Peterse, found out another way to print whole sheets, but of one side only, which are yet to be seen in the said Town: afterwards he changed his letters of Wood into Lead, and after that into Tin, and so by degrees this famous Art of Printing grew to perfection. Belg. Com. Wealth. p. 57   

The first Invention of Guns.  
A Germane Friar of the Order of St. Francis called Bertholdus Swart, being very studious of Chemistry, as he was one Evening (for the finding out of some experiment) very busy in tempering Brimstone, Sulphureous powder of dried earth, and certain other ingredients in a Mortar which he covered with a stone: when it grew dark he took 〈…〉 tinderbox to light him a candle, a spark whereof by chance flying into the Mortar, caught hold of the Brimstone, and Salt-Peter, and firing with 〈◊〉 sudden flash blew up the stone. The cunning Chemist guessing which of his ingredients it was which wrought this effect, never left till he found out the certainty, and then taking an iron pipe he crammed it full of the said ingredient together with some stones, and so putting fire to it he saw that with great fury, and noise it discharged itself: Soon after which he communicated this his Invention to the Venetians, who, having been often vanquished by the Genoese, did by the help of these Bombards, or Guns, give them a notable discomfiture, Anno Christi 1380. Bucholtz.  
At Middleburg in Zealand, in the Steeple of the Abby-Church there is a Bell of eighteen thousand weight to strike the hours on, and twenty four small ones which serve for the Chymes. Belg. Com. Wealth. 〈…〉.   

A Description of the situation of Utrecht in the Low-Countries.  
Utrecht in the Low-countrieses is so situated, that one may go to what Town he please of fifty that lie round about it in one day. And in a Summer's day, if one go early from Utrecht he may dine at any one of twenty six Towns, where he pleaseth, and return to his own house to Supper. Eodem. p. 200.    
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Erratas.  
PAge 66. line 14 read mundi. p. 114. l. 4. read thereupon. p. 271. l. 29. r. Belgrade. p. 277. lin. ult. r. manly. p. 367. l. 24. r. flebo. p. 553. lin. 12. r. gamesome. p. 590. l. ult. read fifty, for fifteen. p. 593. l. 34. r. seats for slates.  
Other smaller faults the intelligent Reader will easily amend.