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The sermons of Master Henry Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his…The sermons of Maister Henrie Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his…
The sermons of Master Henry Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his corrected copies in his life time.The sermons of Maister Henrie Smith gathered into one volume. Printed according to his corrected copies in his life time.
London: printed by Richard Field for Thomas Man, 1593
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Other observations that fall in handling the parts.
Other obseruations that fall in handling the parts.
Marriage, the first ordinance of God, and calling of men. fol. 3 Christs first miracle at a marriage. 4 ⟨image 7⟩Three marriages of Christ. 4 By marriage the woman's curse turned to two blessings. 5 A note of Adams sleep. 6 Another application of the rib, whereof was made the woman. 7 The day of marriage counted the joyfullest day in mans life. 7 Fornicators like the devil. 12 No bastard prospered but Jephthah. 12 A married Fornicator like a Gentleman thief. 13 A wife is the poor mans treasure, wherein only he matcheth the rich. 16 Two spies for a wife, discretion & fancy. 17 The wife must not only be godly but fit. 18 A memorable saying of one that light upon a fit wife. 20 The beginning of the ring in marriage. 20 Why marriage doth come of Nuptiae. 22 Maids must speak like an Echo. 24 A lesson for the married, drawn from the name of wedding garment. 33 The man and wife like Cock and Dam. 32 Marriage compounded of two loves. 36 The best policy in marriage is to begin well. 37 They must learn one another's nature. 38 A sweet example, teaching how couples shall never fall out. 39 ⟨image 8⟩Man and wife like two partners. 42 Abraham bid to leave all but his wife. 44 Why wives are called housewives. 50 When the Man is away, the wife must live like a widow. 52 Why a wife was called the contrary to a husband. 52 The cause why many despise their Husbands.