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Bathsheba's instructions to her son LemuelBathshebaes instructions to her sonne Lemuel
Bathsheba's instructions to her son Lemuel containing a fruitful and plain exposition of the last chapter of the Proverbs. Describing the duties of a great-man, and the virtues of a gracious woman. Penned by a godly and learned man, now with God. Perused, and published for the use of Gods church, by John Dod, and William Hind.Bathshebaes instructions to her sonne Lemuel containing a fruitfull and plaine exposition of the last chapter of the Prouerbs. Describing the duties of a great-man, and the vertures of a gracious woman. Penned by a godly and learned man, now with God. Perused, and published for the use of Gods church, by Iohn Dod, and William Hinde.
London: printed by John Beale for Roger Jackson, 1614London: printed by Iohn Beale for Roger Iackson, 1614
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Not unlike unto this is that which is said in the 127. Psalm. Where he is pronounced blessed which hath a quiver furnished with children, who shall not be ashamed when he contendeth with his enemies in the gates. Hereof also proceeded that exclamation of the woman Luke 11.27. although she were therein deceived, if she thought that Christ took any part of his wisdom, or goodness of his mother, when as he was taught of himself.
Not vnlike vnto this is that which is saide in the 127. Psalme. Where he is pronounced blessed which hath a quiuer furnished with children, who shall not bee ashamed when he contendeth with his enemies in the gates. Hereof also proceeded that exclamation of the woman Luke 11.27. although shee were therein deceiued, if shee thought that Christ tooke any part of his wisedome, or goodnes of his mother, when as he was taught of himselfe.
He mentioneth this praise of the children towards their mother, because her children, through her godly and wise education do live in that light and honour, which redoundeth unto the commendation of their mother; whereas he saith that they ⟨p. 68⟩shall rise, that they may praise her, he seemeth to set forth their ripe age, when as (by marriage or public charge) they come abroad, whereas those which were of unripe years, seemed to lie at home in silence. For being come to years, they are then either an honour, or dishonour to their Parents: as in the 127 Psalm, children are then like arrows wherewith their parents enemies are either slain or wounded when they are of age.
He mentioneth this prayse of the children towards their mother, because her children, through her godly and wise education doe liue in that light and honour, which redoundeth vnto the commendation of their mother; whereas he saith that they ⟨p. 68⟩