The Almighty's gracious acceptation of such Oblations as are brought to him, encourageth sons of men to offer their Sacrifices on the Altar of his Grace. Like ground of encouragement have &, to lay this Oblation on the ⟨image 3⟩Altar of your Honours patronage. Of your gracious acceptation thereof, these reasons assure me. 1. This Imp now presented to your Honours, is a twin to that Posthumus, which was heretofore presented to, and accepted of your Honours. 2. This, together with his other brothers, was by their own Father while he lived, devoted to your Honours. To divert them otherwaies, would be plain plagium. 3. Your Honours did many ways manifest a very good respect to the forementioned Father of this Orphan. 4. This Imp it self is a goodly Imp, and giveth assured hope of doing much good to Gods Church. 5. Your Honours high esteem of all good and faithful Ministers, of their function, of their labours and works, is well known. 6. Your Honours mutual entire affection, and sincere and sweet conversation and carriage one towards another, is a lively representation, and evident demonstration of the truth of that doctrine, concerning Husband & Wife, which is principally handled in this Treatise. 7. Your Honour (my good Lord) hath all your days been a valiant and faithful Champion for the Church, maintaining her safety and liberty ⟨image 3⟩with the peril of your own life; wherein (though Communis Mars, bellique casus sit incertus, yet) success hath oft crowned your valour: instance, among other famous victories, the incomparable conquest, by your Honours more than ordinary courage obtained in New-port-field. Can now doubt be made of your Honours favour, in countenancing this child of the Church? 8. Your Honour (my good Lady) was a diligent frequenter of his Ministry who preached these Sermons, and hearing the distinct points when they were first out of the Pulpit uttered, so approved them, as oft you desired the publishing of them: For they were Cygnean songs, the last and sweetest of all. 9. As the sacred Scriptures, so good Commentaries thereon, such as this is, area solace to your Honours, in reading whereof you have manifested much delight. Finally, many and great are the favours and kindnesses, which from time to time your Honours have done to the Publisher of this work;
THe Almighties gracious acceptation of such Oblations as are brought to him, encourageth sons of men to offer their Sacrifices on the Altar of his Grace. Like ground of encouragement have &, to lay this Oblation on the ⟨image 3⟩Altar of your Honours patronage. Of your gracious acceptation thereof, these reasons assure me. 1. This Impe now presented to your Honours, is a twinne to that Posthumus, which was heretofore presented to, and accepted of your Honours. 2. This, together with his other brothers, was by their owne Father while he lived, devoted to your Honours. To divert them otherwaies, would bee plaine plagium. 3. Your Honours did many waies manifest a very good respect to the forementioned Father of this Orphane. 4. This Impe it selfe is a goodly Impe, and giveth assured hope of doing much good to Gods Church. 5. Your Honours high esteeme of all good and faithfull Ministers, of their function, of their labours and works, is well knowne. 6. Your Honours mutuall entire affection, and sincere and sweet conversation and carriage one towards another, is a lively representation, and evident demonstration of the truth of that doctrine, concerning Husband & Wife, which is principally handled in this Treatise. 7. Your Honour (my good Lord) hath all your daies been a valiant and faithfull Champion for the Church, maintaining her safety and liberty ⟨image 3⟩with the perill of your owne life; wherein (though Communis Mars, bellique casus sit incertus, yet) successe hath oft crowned your valour: instance, among other famous victories, the incomparable conquest, by your Honours more than ordinary courage obtained in New-port-field. Can now doubt be made of your Honours favour, in countenancing this child of the Church? 8. Your Honour (my good Lady) was a diligent frequenter of his Ministery who preached these Sermons, and hearing the distinct points when they were first out of the Pulpet uttered, so approved them, as oft you desired the publishing of them: For they were Cygnean songs, the last and sweetest of all. 9. As the sacred Scriptures, so good Commentaries thereon, such as this is, area solace to your Honours, in reading whereof you have manifested much delight. Finally, many and great are the favours and kindnesses, which from time to time your Honours have done to the Publisher of this worke;
