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IN the year of our Lord 1606, there happened a sad overflowing of the SEVERN-SEA on both sides thereof, which some still alive doe (ONE I hope thankfully) remem∣ber,
An account hereof was written to Iohn Stoe the industrious Chronicler, from Dr Still then Bishop of Bath and Wells, and three other Gentlemen of Credit, to insert it in his Story; one passage wherein I cannot omit.
STOES Chronicle pag. 889.Among other things of Note it happened, that upon the tops of some hills, divers beasts of contrary na∣ture had got up for their safety, as Dog, Cats, Foxes, Hares, Conies, Moles, Mice and Rats, who remained together very peaceably, without any manner or sign of fear of violence one towards another.
How much of Man was there then in bruit Creatures? How much of bruitishnesse is there now in Men? Is this a time for those who are sink∣ing for the same cause, to quarrel and fall out? I dare adde no more, but the words of the Apostle, Tim. 2.7. Consider what I say, and the Lord give you understanding in all things.