Exastichon hieron, sive jconum quarundam extranearum (numero 258) explicatio breviuscula & clara ... being an epigrammatical explanation of the most remarkable stories throughout the Old & New Testament after each sculpture, or cut.

GENESIS.

CAP. I. Icon I. The CHAOS.

Nullus adhuc mundo praebebat lumina Titan.

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Geneses 1. 3. 6. 9. 14.

OUT of a rude and undigested mass The glorious Lamp of Heaven created was: No difference at the first 'twixt day and night, Until the Almighry said Let there be light: So after an Eclips his beams he darts, And rayes to the benighted world imparts.

The CREATION. Icon. 2. Cap. 1.

Nec nova crescendo reparabat cornua Phoebe.

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Genesis. 1.

Herb yeilding seed, and fruit-tree her encrease, Was that with which God new-made Earth did bless. Sun, Moon, and Stars; with Fish, with Fowl and Beasts Our Infant world was stockt; but yet no guests; Stars unobserv'd, their constant laws fulfill'd, The Beasts untam'd, and Paradise untill'd.

The PROTOPLAST.

Sanctius his animal, mentis{que} capacius altae Deerat adhuc, & quod dominari in caetera posset. Natus homo est

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In Form, and Image, like His Own, the Lord Created man, by speaking but the word: With face erect, not to mind things below, Or whence he came, but whether he must go; The Prince, the Empire, and the Title good▪ Had but the man in Honour understood.

The SECOND SELF. Icon 4. Cap. 2.

Una eademque manus vulnus opemque tulit.

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G•…•…. 2. 21.

Adam has in exchange of's Rib, a Wife, The comfort of a solitary life; The breach clos'd up, how should that do amiss, Where God the Maker and Repairer is? Flesh of his Flesh is Eve, Bone of his Bone, So that the couple are not two, but one.

The SERPENTS CRAFT. Icon 5. Cap. 3.

Ipsa quoque immunis, rastroque intacta, nec ullis Sancia unlneribus, per se dabat omina tellus.

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Genesis. 3.

The Serpent, to make our he was a Devil, Prompt's Eve to what seem'd Good, intending Evil ▪ His charm's so strong while he do's her entice That for an Apple Man lost Paradise: 'T was well before, since Adam, you dare ear The terms are hard, for you and yours must sweat.

The CURSE. Icon 6. Cap. 3.

—pudet haec opprobria nobis Et dici potuisse, & non potuisse refelli.

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Gen. 3. 17.

Under a shady bough, with pensive thought, Asham'd to shew his head, lost Adams brought, His guilty hand now hide's his blushing face, But cannot hide his crime, or his disgrace: 'T is sad for one to have been high before; And know that he can never be so more.

The EJECTMENT. Icon 7. Cap. 3.

—itum est in viscera terrae.

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Ge•…•…sis. 3. 24.

Turn'd out of pleasant and delightful Eden, For tasting of the fruit that was forbidden, He diggs into the bowels of the earth, And find's his grave whence he receiv'd his birth; Exile's a just reward for such as they, Who when they are exalted, disobey.

The FRATRICIDE. Icon 8. Cap. 4.

—rara est concordia fratrum.

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G•…•… 4. 〈◊〉〈◊〉

When only Cain and Abel brothers were, And the whole world had not another pair, The firstlings of the flock acceptance gain, For which is inoffensive Abel slain; Worship by heaven approv'd made an offence; Such early Wars the Church and World commence.

ABEL Revived in SETH. Icon 9. Cap. 5.

—Uno avulso non deficit alter aureus.—

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Gen. 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 3.

After an hundred years, and thirty gone, On Adam is bestow'd another son: Our chast Progenitors were youthful then, But now mans age is threescore years and ten: Bounty at first the thread of life did spin At length, but soon 't was sh•…•… 〈◊〉〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉〈◊〉

The TRANSLATION. Icon 10. Cap. 5.

—superas evadere ad auras hic labor, hoc opus est.

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Genesis. 5. 21

Enoch upright, and righteous in his waies, And one that wrought repentance all his daies, God will not have the common way to die, But be translated to Eternity: Those who their contemplations fix above, May seem to die, but rather do remove.

NOAH ent'ring the ARK. Icon 11. Cap. 7.

Illi robur, & aes triplex Circa pectus erat, qui fragilem truci Commisit pelago ratem.

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While crying sins aloud to heaven did call, A floaring Inundation sweep's off all; But Noah and his Family embark, And save themselves from danger in an Ark; Eight righteous Souls of all the rest survive, When others sink, these keep mankind alive.

The DELVGE. Icon 12. Cap. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Omnia pontus erant, deerant quoque littora ponto, Mirantur sub aqua lucos, urbesque domosque.

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Gen. 7 17

O how promiscuously the peccant World, Townes, Citties, Men, Beasts are together hurl'd! The lofty Oak, that out lives ten mens years, Will not serve turn when angry Heaven appear's: Yet mercy in judgment move's the God of Love For tydings by a Raven and a Dove.

The COVENANT. Icon 13. Cap 9.

Quid meruistis Oves?

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Gen•…•…is 1•…•…

The Deluge past the gratious Lord repents That justice should expect such punishments; Therefore a Bow i'th' clouds assures, by rain The world shall never be destroi'd again; So willing God his own is to content His word a Sign confirm's i'th' Firmament;

NOAH Overtaken. Icon 14. Cap. 9.

———Quis custodiet ipsum Custodem?———

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Genesis 9. 21.

Noah, though perfect found, look's to his vine More then hi•…•…self, and is o'recome with Wine: This was too bad; but thrice accursed he. Who his own Fathers Nakedness would see; Noah s was a surprizal; Ham's offence Has put a blott on Natures Cheek e're since.

BABEL. Icon 15. Cap. 11.

Affectasse ferunt regnum coeleste Gygantes, Altaque congestos struxisse ad sydera montes.

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Gen. 11. 4.

The Sons of Men grown insolent again, Design to build a Babel, but in vain; For while to th's key's they boast the top shall reach They a confounding down-fall from it serch; Diversity of Language undermind's, Working by wonders, yet they wrought by signs.

GOD Blessing ABRAM. Icon:6. Cap. 12:

Dum Spiro, Spero.

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Gene. 12. 4.

Abram in Exile, 'has a Promise made, Of a more glorious Land then that he had; The terms obscure indeed, but vouch'd by heav'n And Canaan but a type, yet Christ is given: He that can stedfast in assurance rest, 'Has what he would enjoy lockt in his breast.

The DISAGREEMENT. Icon 17. Cap. 13.

—Nummi, Vos estis Fratres.—

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Genesis. 13.

Abram and Lot fall out; (the rich forsake Their dearest Friends when Mammon lies at stake;) 'T was for a spot of Turfe they disagreed, (Men often covet most, when least they need) The promise is renu'd, an Altar built, Where faithful Abram more assurance felt.

MELCHIZEDECH'S Blessing. Icon 18. Cap. 14.

—arma tenenti omnia dat qui justa negat.

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Genesis 14. 18.

In Sidims Vale four Kings encounter five, And the design on with much fury drive: Lot taken Prisoner, Abram with his Binds Of Souldiers, rescues him from cruel Hands: Feasted with blessing both from King and Priest Melchizedech, after whose orders Christ.

ABRAHAM entertaining three Angels. Icon 19. Cap. 18.

Arbuteos faetus, montanaque fraga legebant.

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Gene. 18. 8

Three Angels curteous Abraham entertains With old frugality, not sparing pains; Calf, Milk, and Butter, then expostulates The case on Sodoms side, with strong debates. He makes his own terms, e're he makes an end, 'T was boldly done; but Abraham was Gods friend.

LOT entertaining two Angels. Icon 20. Cap. 19

Triste jaces Lucis, euitandumque bidental.

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Genes: 19. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Lot entertains two Angels, and next morn Unnatural Sodom and Gomorrah burn, As soon as he (in hast) was got to Zoar They are calcin'd that burnt in lust before: The Law denouncing sentence let him die Hell falls from Heaven to punish Sodomie.

LOT and his two Daughters. Icon 21. Cap. 19.

—quidenim Venus ebria curat?

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Gene. 19. 2•…•…

Corn, Wine, and Oyl, choice gifts; yet Lot's beguil'd, By whom both of his Daughters prove with Child; Out of incestuous loyns the Moabites Have their extraction, and the Ammonites: They tempted at a time when he was not As yesterday, the good, old, sober Lot.

The CAVEAT. Icon 22. Cap. 20.

Mens aliud suadet, uideo meliora proboque, Deteriora Sequor.

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Genes. 20. 14.

The Patriarch, in fear, his Wife denies, (Though dearer to him, then his very Eyes) Abimelech, admonish't in a dream, With royal gifts returns her back to him, But not without a check; nor would he buy Pleasures too dear from opportunity.

HAGAR in Distress. Icon 23. Cap. 21.

Occubuit mater, mediisque in montibus unum Emori•…•…nte sinu puerum complexa reliquit.

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Genes. 21, 14.

Hagar in anguish and perplex't condition: An Angel comfort's by Divine Commission: With Bread and Water Abraham (Oh distress!) Give's her the Child, to dwell i' 'the Wilderness, Unhappy Pilgrims! to inhabit where No Food, or Raiment, but from Wolf or Bear.

The TUTELAR Angel. Icon 24. Cap. 21

Qui jacet in terra non habet unde cadat

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Gene. 21. 15.

The Water spent, and no assistance nigh, Under a Shrub the helpless Babe doth lie: Her tears are all is left, through anguish few, With which her pining Cheeks she doe's bedew: Her, at a distance, (loath to see him die) An Angel shew's a Well for a supplie.

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ABRAHAM'S Tryal. Icon 25. Cap. 22.

—sequitur non passibus aequis.

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For proof of faith, Isaac, a promis'd seed, By his own Father Abrahams hand must bleed: The Wood lay'd on the Altar, and the Knife Stretch'd out, a Ram saves trembling Isaac's Life, Dispute must take no place, if God advise, Obedience here does pass for Sacrifice.

The PROSPEROUS JOURNIE. Icon 26. Cap. 24.

Conjugium, pactaeque expectant tempora taedae.

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Gene. 24. 15.

Abraham, first having prai'd, does soon dispatch His Man to bring his Son a proper match; All things succeed: Rebecca makes no stay, Return'd they meet their Lord upon the way: Her watering 'till the Camels all gave o're Was token of the blessing laid in store.

ABRAHAMS Death and Burial. Icon 27. Cap. 25.

Linquenda tellus, & domus, & placens Uxor, neque harum quas colis arborum Te praeter invisas cupressus, Ulla brevem dominum sequetur.

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The Father of the faithful aged grown, His Race now run, is gather'd to his own: His Monument prepar'd, Todg'd in a Cave I'th'Field of Ephron, where is Sarah's Grave: Corruption is our Mother, in our urn To dust from whence we came, we shall return.

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The BIRTHRIGHT Sold. Icon 28. Cap. 25.

—Quis te, de ficiente crumena, Et orescente gula, manet exitus?

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Gene. 25. 28.

Esau for that he quick dispatch could make Finds Isaac's favour for his Vensons sake: But bringing a good Stomach from the Field's For a few Pottage he his Birthright yeilds: How wretched he whose thoughts on eating rest, And Soul to th' lowest Region is deprest?

The DISAPPOINTMENT. Icon 29. Cap. 27.

Fronte capillata est, post est Occasio calva.

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Jacob, in subtilty, his Mother dressing A Dish of Savory Meat, obtain's the blessing: Esau deluded, (or supplanted rather) With tears cries out (too late,) bless me too, Father. Advice in a disguise in season came; He should have sooner look't into his Name.

JACOB'S Ladder. Icon 30. Cap. 28.

Durum telum necessit as.

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Gene. 28. 12.

Lo! Jacob in a vision Angels sees, Ascending and descending by degrees; His Pillow is a Stone, which after stood A lasting Monument, his Vow made good. He that his speculations 'has a-loft, Makes all things easie to himself and soft.

The HARD BARGAIN. Icon 31. Cap. 29.

Dulcius ex ipso fonte bibuntur aquae.

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Gene. 29. 6.

Jacob, approaching, to a Fountain, meet's With Rachel, tak•…•…s acquaintance, and then greet's; Ask's her to wife, seven years being serv'd before, 'Has Leah given: for Rachel serves seven more; Love puts up foul Indignity and wrong, To gain its dearest wish seems never long.

The CONFLICT. Icon 32. Cap. 32.

Cum duo certarent, victor uterque fuit.

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Genesis 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 24.

Jacob at Peniel Wrestle's until day, Nor will he let the Angel go away, Without a blessing, when he made a vow His name was Jacob, but 'tis Israel now: That Praier effectual is, which often try'd, Delay'd, repuls'd, yet will not be deny'd.

The MUTUAL EMBRACE. Icon 33. Cap. 33

Inimicitiae ne sunto immortales.

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Esau and Jacob, though i'th' womb they strove, And fell out afterward, here they love, They Meet, Embrace, and Kiss, they kindly Speak, And Weep, each hanging on the others neck; Revenge is Poor; one end for which we live, Is to forget offences, and forgive.

DINAH Deflowr'd. Icon 34. Cap. 34.

—Nulla reparabilis arte Laes•…•… pudicitia est.—

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Gene. 34. 25.

Dinah defil'd by Shechem, Hamors Son, Simeon and Levi hearing what was done, All Males are put to th' Sword, the City spoil'd, While in a boundless rage their choler boil'd: Upon a weak Maid to commit a Rape 'Tis easie, not so easie to escape.

The COMBINATION. Icon 35. Cap. 37.

Nullae illos movere preces, lachrymaeque decor•…•…; Immites acuere animos.

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Joseph repeat's his Dream, (from Visions) twice, For which his Brethren turn his enemies; By all of them he hated was before, But that Rehersal makes them hate him more; They spare his life, cast him into a pit, And selling him, Gods Hand was seen in it.

Love-sick TAMAR. Icon 36. Cap. 38.

Hei mihi quod nullis amor est medicabilis Herbis.

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Genesis. 3•…•…. 14.

Tamar, for Shelah not bestow'd upon her, Judah, her Husbands Father, brings dishonour: Reward consent procures, and to oblige A Signet, Staff, and Bracelets are the Pledg. Her Doom from him is Let the Harlot Burn, But alter'd, when he knew she had serv'd his turn.

The MODEST YOUTH. Icon 37. Cap. 39.

—Hic murus aheneus esto Nil conscire sibi, nulla pallescere culpa.

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Genesis. 39. 12.

Joseph, his Ladies fond Amours oppos'd, By her fals charge in a deep Dungeon clos'd, As once her Love, so now her hate can brave, He free in Chaines, she her own Passions Slave: Delights are Momentary, Pleasures cloy; 'Tis braver to abstain than to enjoy.

The INTERPRETER. Icon 38. Cap. 41.

Non sunt ii aut scientia aut arte Divini, Sed superstitiosi vates, impudentesque arioli.

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G•…•…ne. 41. 14.

Pharaoh once and again disturb'd in Visions, Tells Joseph what had puzl'd his Magicians; The Dreams explain'd, a Famine's understood, To his Advancement, and the publick good: He that could the Decrees of Heaven make known, Deserv'd his being next an Earthly Throne.

The FAMINE. Icon 39. Cap. 42.

Fraus honesta,

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'T is come, and Jacob sends his Sons to buy In Egypt Corn, each one is call'd a spie, And into Prison cast, but Simeons doome Being to stay, the rest go laden home: When provocations a Rich mind infest Love knows not to dissemble, but in jest.

CONSCIENCE Awake. Icon 40. Cap. 42.

—quos diri conscia facti Mens habet attonitos, & surdo verbere coedit Occultum quatiente animo tortore flagellum.

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Genesis. 42. 6.

Joseph, Lord Governour all round about, His Brethren crouch unto; (his Dreams are out) Conscience let loose on antient guilt reflects, And vengeance, by delay improv'd, expects; Vicissitude on humane things attends But honour scornes advantage upon Friends.

The UNWILLING GRANT. Icon 41. Cap. 34.

Nunc gremio Ascanium genitoris imagine captus Detinet—

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With much reluctancy, and grief of Heart Jacob consents with's youngest Child to part: Joseph the feasted strangers welcome makes, Where Benjamin a five fold Mess partakes. When Providence is at the Helm to steer Nor Passenger nor Mariner should fear.

EXODUS.

The KIND MIDWIVES. Icon 42. Cap. 1.

Mersus profundo pulchrior evenit.

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TThe Isralites the more they are opprest, Even to a wonder, are the more enoreast: So fragant Herbs when trodden under foot The higher grow, and take the deeper root: Those Infants which the rapid brook should have The Midwives, fearing God, from mischief save.

The TENDER NURSE. Icon 43. Cap. 2.

—digit is a morte remotus Quatuor—

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Moses is born; the Tyrant Pharaoh's curse Intended fails; his Daughter proves the Nurse: A few slight flaggs preserve him safe and sound, A man of God had otherwaies been drown'd: All Children prove not like their Parents, bad, Though he no bowels, yet his Daughter had.

The UMPIRE. Icon 44. Cap. 2.

Non nobis solum nati, sed partim patriae.

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Exodus 2. 11.

Grown up, he sees a Lord assault his slave, Smites the Egyptian, does the Hebrew save; Yet his dull Country could not from this sign, The fate of Egypt, nor their own Divine: The secrets of Gods will are seldom seen To any but who have Gods servants been.

MOSES Incognito. Icon 45. Cap. 2.

Bene qui latuit, bene vixit,

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Exodus. 2. 17.

Moses escap't from Pharaohs high disdain, Unto a Priest and Prince of Midian, By faith and gentle Arts his Daughter won, And in his Pilgrimage obtain'd a Son; 'T is wisdom to retire when dangers nigh, And good success attends sincerity.

The BURNING BUSH. Icon 46. Cap. 3.

Ite me ae quondam faelix pecus, ite capellae, Non ego vos post-hac viridi projectus in antro Dumosa pendere procul de rupe videbo.

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To Moses, keeping Jethro's flock appear'd A burning Bush, and thence a voice was heard; To Egypts Tyrant in Jehovah's Name Hast, and his Hebrew Slaves my Freemen Claim: When Heaven insists upon't and Earth denies, The Down-fall must be great, if God arise.

The CRUEL TASK-MASTER. Icon 47. Cap. 5.

Hoc volo, sic jubeo, stat pro ratione voluntas.

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Pharaoh grows angry at the message Moses And Aaron bring; he harder tasks imposes; Brick must be made, (to keep them more in awe,) And yet the Insidel denies them Straw; Will above reason when it most intends An others, in its own Destruction ends.

The TYRANT Plagued, Icon 48. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 8.

Naturam expellas furcalicet, usque recurret.

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Exodus. 8.

The Nile flow's Blood, Vermin, and Insects swarm; Beasts and Men rot; Heaven does the Meteors Arm; The ninth Plague boundless Night brought, & remov'd, Yet Pharaoh more in Stubborness improv'd: When Hearts are once grown Adamantine hard, They neither do themselves, nor God regard.

The DELIVERANCE. Icon 49. Cap. 12.

—Peragit violenta potestas quod tranquilla nequit.

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Exodus. 12.

The Passover, the First born slain, at last The Bondmen are dispatch't away in hast: After Four Hundred Years and Thirty, they Are all brought out, on a most noted day; Deliverance from oppression with controul Makes a new Man, and gives another Soul.

PHARAOH Drowned. Icon 50. Cap. 14.

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See how the Rageing and Tempestuous Waves Obedience pay, while God his chosen saves! At holding up a Rod the Waves divide, Strong as a Wall of Brass on either side: But Pharaohs Chariots and his Horsemen find It had been safer to have staid behind.

The REPINEING ISRAELITES. Icon 51. Cap. 16.

—Ingratos ante omnia pone sodales.

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Exod. 16, 4.

The great Salvation wrought, anon instead Of Thanks, Complaints are made for Flesh and Bread; Manna and Quails are plentifully sent, The most ungrateful Rebels to content: Such insolence for vengeance calls with wings, Quick judgment, and a swift Destruction brings.

The MUTINEERS. Icon 52. Cap. 17.

Dicubi non aqua fit, si petra sicca dabit.

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Exod. 17. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

Into a Wilderness the People brought, Their next complaint is they shall die for drought. They threaten their Meek Ruler, 'till he smites A Rock, whence Water flows to th' Israelites: Strange Miracle! strange if the Multitude Requite not favours by appearing Rude.

AMALEK Over-thrown. Icon 53. Cap. 17.

—Quis sua praelia victus commemorare velit?

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After Refreshment an Alarum comes, The shriller Trumpets noise exceeds the Drumms; While Holy Hands are up, Gods cause prevails, But Amalek's when down, (Praier never fails) He that in earnest Supplication pleads Less seen, does more then who an Army leads.

MOSES upon the Mount. Icon 54. Cap. 19.

Nitimur in vetitum.

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Mount Sinai in a flame, while all admire, The People are forbid to venture higher: They promise due obedience, none go up But consecrated Moses to the top: Gods presence may all rev'rence well require, Who in his wrath, is a Consuming Fire.

The TABERNACLE. Icon 55. Cap. 25.

Decenter & in ordine fiant omnia.

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Exodus 25.

The Heavenly Tent, by Gods own purpose pitch't With Types and Sacraments must be enrich't: Ark, Mercy Seat, High Priest, and sp•…•…inkling Blood, (By penitent believers understood) If a Decorum due was to the Law, Who dares from Gospel Decency withdraw;

The TABLE'S Broken. Icon 56. Cap. 32.

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The head strong Rabble giving ill advice To Aaron, get a Calf to Idolize; A golden Calf; Moses in great disdain The Tables breakes; the Idolaters are slain: So to be angry, so to shew a zeal, Was not to do a miss, but to do well.

LEVITICUS.

The ALTAR. Icon 57. Cap. 1.

Ut cognoscerent per quae peccant per eadem puniri ipsos.

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ABihu, joyn'd with Nadah, both conspire To offer unto God unlawful Fire: The high Priests Sons found guilty make it worse, Their bold attempt call'd for a speedy curse: How suitable the punishment and Sin! They die by Fire, which their Offence had bin.

NUMBERS.

The SPIES. Icon 58. Cap. 13.

Non si male nunc & olim Sic erit.—

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MOses sends Messengers to understand The excellency of the promis'd Land: Clusters of Grapes denote a Land desir'd By faith, with utmost Wars to be acquir'd. Patience with perseverance win's the day, 'T is good to gain at last, though with delay.

The REMEDY. Icon 59 Cap. 24.

—Latet anguis in herba

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Num. 21. 6.

The Rout still mutinous, for their hissing Tongue By winged Serpents Fiery Lances stunge Chastis'd by Scorpions, look in ardent grief Up to the Brazen Serpent for relief; To murmur and repine is to encrease Perturbance of the mind, not purchase Peace.

BALAAM'S ASS. Icon 60. Cap. 22.

Omne animi uitium tanto conspectius in se Crimen habet, quanto major quipeccat habetur.

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King Balak plots Destruction to the Host Of Israel, but his designes are crost: The dumb Ass speaking with Mans voice forbad The purposes that he with Balaam had: To Sacrifice and make the Altar smoak For ill, was not to offer, but provoke.

DEUTERONOMIE.

The PROSPECT. Icon 61. Cap. 34.

—Non est mortale quod opto.

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MOses, from Pisgah, views the Land below Of promise, into which he must not go: He dies; the Mourning lasts out thirty daies, Succeeding ages celebrate his praise; The Memory of the Righteous cannot die, 'Till time it self end in Eternity.

The CONTROVERSIE. Icon 62. Cap. 17.

—Coelo tegitur qui non habet Urnam.

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The Israelites for Moses make great moan, But where his Sepulcher is, as yet unknown; The Devil and Michael are at hard contest About his Body, while his Soul's at rest. Upright and virtuous need no Tombes erect, Their Monuments are the Hearts of the Elect.

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JOSHUA.

The CHAMPION, Icon 63. Cap. 3.

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Ias. 3. 2.

FRom Circumcision fresh, with Sword in hand, Joshua dares bid an Armed Angel stand: Jehovah is a Buckler and a Shield, To animate his Volunteers i'th' Field. He that Gods battels fights receives his pay Before hand, and is sure to gain the day.

The MEMORIAL. Icon 64. Cap. 4.

Secuit aquas, & traduxit eos.

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Iosua 4. 1.

The Brook divided, out of each Tribe one For a Remembrance is to fix a stone Where the Priests feet stood, to remain a mark, While Forty Thousand wait upon the Ark; Wonders exceeding reason, puzling sence, Memorials well deserve in their defence.

The SIEGE. Icon 65. Cap. 6.

Maxima pendent a minimis.—

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Iosu. 6. 6

Jericho shuts up her Gates, 'till at the sound Of Rams-horm all the Walls fall to the ground: Such means the High and Mightie one will use His naughty adversaries to amuse; Where City and Builders most accursed were, Rahah the Harlot God is pleas'd to spare.

The SACRILEDGE. Icon 66. Cap. 7.

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Iasua •…•…t 8.

A pitch't Field, Israel meets with a disgrace, Cast lot's the cause on wretched Achan place: 'T was not so much the Talents, or the Wedge, Or Garments ston'd him, as the Sacriledge: The publique Curse of private avarice A Nation shakes, and ruines Families.

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The SOLSTICE. Icon 67. Cap. 10.

Sol tibi signa dabit

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A mighty work in hand, the Moon and Sun Stand still at Joshua's word, 'till it is done: Great Hail-stones witness where Five Kings are caught And Hang'd, with Twelve more to Perdition brought: Let Potentates to fear and tremble learn, When God and Nature joyn in One concern.

The ANAKIMS Cut off. Icon 68, Cap. 11.

Defendit numerus, junctaeque umbone phalanges.

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Iosua 11. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

More Kings discomfited, the Ammonites Assist the Hittites and the Jebusites: Those from the Mountains and the Vallies fight And with the Anakims are put flight. Such as draw back when Gods cause lies at stake. Do their own mercy, with the truth forsake.

JUDGES.

The REQVITAL. Icon 69. Cap. 1.

Quod tibi fieri non vis, alteri ne feceris.

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Iud•…•…. 4.

Under whose Table Seventy Kings, their Thumbs And great Toes Chizzel'd off, did gather Crumms; Adonibezek taken may subjoyn, How justly am I paid in mine own Coyn? Astrea's equal ballance even stands, Justice' has Leaden feet, but Iron hands.

The HEROINE. Icon 70. Cap. 4.

Raro haec faeminea vidimus acta manu.

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Faint Sisera betakes himself to sleep, The Captain weary, 'tis profound and deep; Jael, her sex excelling, strikes him dead, His Temples nail'd, not laid in Honours Bed; Women are Tender, yet where they mislike The avenging blow falls Heavy, when they strike,

GIDEON'S PRESENT. Icon 71. Cap. 6.

Saepe premente Deo, fert Deus alter opem.

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•…•…die: 6. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

The Israelites oppressed under Midian, An Angel to deliver them send's Gideon: His gift touch't by him, as the Flame did rise, Was of a present made a Sacrifice: To evidence that from Heaven the orders came, The Witness is a Spirit and a Flame.

GIDEON'S SIGNES. Icon 72. Cap. 6.

Abundans cautela non nocet.

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An Angel unto Gideon makes it known What Gods intention was to save his own: Who, to confirm the matter to the full, Asks, and has two signes in one fleece of Wool. One Token from above might him amaze, Reduplicated,' twas Transcendent grace.

The SUPERNUMERARIES Icon73. Cap. 7.

Satis est unus, satis est nullus.

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Iud. 7. 2.

From Thirty and Two Thousand he's advis'd To have his mighty Army modeliz'd Into Three Hundred; he obeys, who knew God saves alike by many, or by few: To put in Arm's of Flesh our Confidence Is to neglect and slight Omnipotence,

The STRATAGEM. Icon 74. Cap.7.

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God having purpos'd Midian to subdue, With Amalek and the confedera•…•…e crew, A stratagem of Pitchers, Trumpets, Lamps Takes off their Man-hood, and their Valour damp's. Hope blasted, fear, despondency, with rage, Wait upon such as without God engage.

The DISCHARGE. Icon 75. Cap. 9.

—Poteris tutior esse domi.

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Abimelech by a conspiracie And Murder seat's himself in Majestie: A peice of Mil-stone, by a Womans hand, Discharges him from Court-ship and command. How weak are earthly Monarchs, and how frail, Against whom Woman can, and Chance prevail 〈◊〉〈◊〉

JEPTHAH'S VOW. Icon 76. Cap. 11.

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When as the Ammonites were all subdu'd Jephthah speakes his intended Gratitude: That Vow upon him was a sacred Tye, His Daughter comes out first, she first must Dic. Words cannot be recall'd, and vows once made Inviolable are, and must be paid.

SAMSON'S VALOVR. Icon 77. Cap. 11.

—Tot sunt in amore dolores, Que patimur multo spicula felle madent.

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Iudic: 14. 5.

Samson in strength and vigour, his designes Are for a Wife amongst the Philistines; In's journie a Lion by the Throat he shakes, Soon as return'd, his Wife another takes. To match amongst Gods enemies and theirs Shew'd Samson's weakness greater far then hers.

The RESENTMENT. Icon 78. Cap. 15.

Virtus repulsae nescia sordidae.

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Iudic: 15. 15.

Affronted thus, he is resolv'd to Burn, By Fire-brands ty'd to Foxes tailes, their Corn; For Father Burnt, and Wife, it comes to pass A Thousand fall by th' Jaw-bone of an Ass. Those that provoke a Gyant should bespeak Their Graves, or else confess themselves too weak

The RESURRECTION TYPE. Icon 79. Cap. 16.

Respice quid valeant humeri, quod ferre recusent.

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Barr'd gates of Gaza by the break of day The Gyantean Ruler bears away: Hir'd Delilah thrice her subtile charmes repeats To find his strength, thrice he her Arts defeats. Importunate Solicitations force, And that extort which often proves a Curse.

DELILAH'S FRAUD. Icon 80. Cap. 16.

Intolerabilius nihil est quam blandula pellex.

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At last, laid in her Lap, they slight and scorn The Man of might, lull'd fast a sleep and Shorn: Drawn in by cunning slights and treacheries He pulls the House upon his Foes, and dies. Unhappy Samson! thou before wast Blind, Or hadst not put thy God out of thy Mind.

The LEVIT'S CASE. Icon 81. Cap. 20.

Hic amor est odio majus scelus.—

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A Levite and his Wife for Gods House bound, Having in Gibeah scarce a Lodging found, Streight the Lascivious crew (not without strife For both) to Vile Lust sacrifice her life. All laws of Nations and of Nature fail When Anarchy in Israel does prevail.

The ANNIVERSARY, Or the Surpris'd Virgins. Icon 82. Cap. 21.

Vivitur ex rapto.—

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Iudic: 21. 16.

The Benjamites; except Six Hundred slain, (A grief the rest ill knew how to sustain;) To such as did survive, and had no Wives Direction a supply from Shiloh gives. When men for their transgressions quit their hold, They must do as they may, not as they would.

RUTH.

The DUTIFUL Daughter-in-law Icon 83. Cap. 2.

Vivitur parvo bene cui paternum Splendet in mensa tenui salinum.

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RUth, finding favour, Gleans in Boaz's Fields, Beats out of Barly what an Ephah yeilds; Parcht Corn and Morsels steept in Vinegar With our Fore-fathers was esteemed good Cheer. 'Tis dull to glut when life is but a Span, A frugal Table feasts the Inward Man.

The MIDNIGHT BLUSH. Icon 84. Cap. 3.

—Simplicitas digna favore fuit.

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Ruth. 3. 6.

With Boaz Ruth claiming Kins-womans right Laies her self humbly at his feet all night; Such Modesty and Chastity in both They well might after take each others troth. Those that are Innocent and Pure in Heart Even when they are together dwell apart.

I. SAMUEL.

The ARK TAKEN. Icon 85. Cap. 4.

Qui non vetat peccare, cum potest, jubet.

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1. Sam: 4. 12.

IN one day Eli's impious Sons are Kill'd, (The man of Gods words now are all fulfill'd,) To hear the Arke was taken makes him break In a desponding Syncope his Neck. Reproof for grand faults in a gentle strain, Is to bid Children do the same again.

DAGON'S DOWN-FALL. Icon 86. Cap. 5.

Adorate eum omnes Dii.

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The Philistines the Ark of God have got, Into the House of Dagon it is put: That dumb, deaf idol, they so much adore He Cringes first, then Sprawls upon the Floor. He that shall worship that which Hands have made Does forfeit reason, and himself degrade.

The RASH ADVENTURE. Icon 87. Cap. 6.

—Audax omnia perpeti Gens humana ruit per uetitum nefas, Audax Japeti genus.

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1. Sam: 6. 1.

Smitten with Emrods, they resolve to bring The Ark back, with a Trespass Offering: Those that into it look without respect To what it was, sustain the sad effect. Things Sacred are not for the Vulgar sort Who when they are at best, take all in sport.

The HUMILIATION. Icon 88. Cap. 7.

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1. Sam: 7. 9.

Abinadab the Ark (commanded) takes, The Congregation their Confession makes, By Praier and Supplication; Samuel winns A victory against the Philistines. The way to be successful in the Field Is upon God and his support to Build.

SAUL ANOINTED. Icon 89. Cap. 10.

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The Prophet Samuel here Anointeth Saul, (A goodly Person for his shape, and tall) To prove that Gods decrees are constant still Sign upon Sign confirm his sacred will. When for a lasting Throne God sets apart He looks not to the Stature, but the Heart.

The PANICK FEAR. Icon 90. Cap. 14.

—Motae ad lunam trepidabis Arundinis umbram.

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1. Sam: 14. 1.

Jonathan, unknown to his Royal Father smites The Philistines, and resolutely fights; A sudden Consternation does them seize, And they against themselves turn enemies. Infatuation will possess the Brain Of Reprobates, and scatter all their Train.

The AFTER Reckoning. Icon 91. Cap. 15.

Quod differtur non aufertur.

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1. Sam: 15. 33.

Amalek, long since devoted, now must fall For their Old Grude, under the hand of Saul: His sparing Agag, kept him but in store 'Till the Decision of that day was o're. Pride and Presumption are unlucky Signes, Fortune, like Glass, cracks soonest when she Shines.

The GYANT. Icon 92. Cap. 17.

Monstrum horrendum, informe, ingens, cui lumen ademptum Projicit ampullas, & sesqui pedalia Verba.

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1. Sam: 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

The huge, Portentous, Domineering Gathist Out-dareing Heaven and prateing like an•…•… Atheist, The stripling David with a Stone and Sling Knock's down, and brings his Head to Saul the King. The resolute Christian when the cause is Gods Sets out with Courage, and falls on with Odds,

The TRIUMPHANT March. Icon 93. Cap. 18.

Dicite Jo Paean, & Jo ter dicite Paean.

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The Champion of the Philistines now dead, They bear away his mighty Sword and Head; All kinds of Musick play, while Virgins fair Trip it, and with their voices split the Air. Weapons of War though in a Gyants Arm May Terrifie the Truth, but never Harm.

The LAWFUL CHARM. Icon 94. Cap. 19.

Musica scit lenire Tygres, rabidosque Leones.

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1. Sam: 19. Vers. 9. 12

While Musick Saui with Emulation strikes, In Anthem's David's prais'd, which saul mislikes; Expecting one day by his hand to fall, The Javeling cast at him, it stuck i'th' Wall. Suspition of a Rival gnaws, and frets, And Rage unlimited with Disdain begets.

The MATCHLESS Friend. Icon 95. Cap. 20.

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1 Sam. 20. 35.

David and Jonathan sworn bosom Friends, The Son reveals the Fathers bloody ends; An Arrow sent from Jonathan's true Bow David directs, when Anxious, what to do. A Friend exceeds a Brother; David must Trust him, who his own Father could not trust.

The PUSILLANIMOUS Churle. Icon 96. Cap. 25.

Nullum numen abest si fit prudentia.

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1 Sam. 25. 14.

David, put to it hard, beggs a recruit; Nabal returns a Clownish answer to't: Abigael in her Wisdom peace acquires, All known, within Ten daies the Churle expires. Wisdom Reigns over all, and will be seen; 'T was that alone made Abigael a Queen.

The NOBLE ENEMIE. Icon 97. Cap. 26.

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Saul in pursuit of David, with express Commands to Murther him i'th' Wilderness He at his Mercy has; but Heaven appointed He should not die, with touch not mine Anointed. So generous Lions spare the prostrate Wretch, If with his Belly to the Ground he stretch.

The SAFE COUNCELLOUR. Icon 98. Cap. 30.

Unde, nisi a te, Domine?

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1 Sam. 30. 17.

David (as he was wont) consults the Lord, If he should put the Amalekites to Sword For spoiling Ziklag; God gives him his charge, And he the Foes, his borders to enlarge. When Military men advice want most Who can direct them like the Lord of Host?

The FORLORN HOPE. Icon 99. Cap. 31.

Unasalus victis nullamsperare salutem.

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1 Sam. 31. 4.

Saul and his Armour-bearer when they saw Themselves past hope upon Mount Gilboa, Fall on their Swords, where Jonathan and two More Sons of Sauls bid all the World adieu. Ah Jonathan the Kind! now thou art gone David is half dead too, and left alone.

II. SAMUEL.

The REMOVAL of the AR•…•…. Icon 100. Cap. 6.

Quam facilis rigidi cuivis censura cachinni?

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2 Sam. 6. 〈◊〉〈◊〉

UZza for touching of the Ark which shook, Is smitten in the place where hold he took; Temerity where Gods presence still attends No wonder if in Punishment it ends. Michal for Scoffs when David danc'd his best, Her Curse a Barren Womb is, and dry Breast.

The •…•…MBASSADORS Affronted. Icon 101. Cap. 10.

Ius legationis sacrum.

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2 Sam. 10. 7.

The Messengers of David us'd with spite Occasions War against the Ammonite, With whom the Syrians taking part the fight Is lost to them, and God maintains his right. •…•…mbassadors affronted leagues disown, The publique shar'd disgrace in what was done.

The AMOROUS Glance. Icon 102. Cap. 11.

Ex aspectu nascitur amor.

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2 Sam. 11. 4.

David at Ease, upon a quick surprise Rendring his heart to his ill-guarded eyes, Hides sin with sin, Oh! where can Pride have place If so much Frailty dwell with so much Grace? Where Chronicles blazen his renown & praise, The matter of Uriah nip's the bay's.

The RECANTATION. Icon 103. Cap. 12.

—Haeret lateri lethalis arundo.

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In words obscure and figurative Speech Nathan does David of his Sin impeach; He hides it not, but on his Knees repents And in true penitential tears relents. What aggravated when the Message came, Was that he took the poor mans only Lamb.

The COVNTERFEIT. Icon 104. Cap. 13.

Quandoquidem accepto claudenda est janua damno.

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2 Sam. 13. 1.

Amnon in love with Tamar, calls for Meat, (Pretending Sickness) from her hand to eat; He feeds not, but enjoys his Brutish Lust, The heat allay'd, she out of Doors is thrust. Inordinate affections when they Burn End in the snuffs of Hatred, Shame, and scorn.

The REVENGE. Icon 105. Cap. 13

—Minuti Semper & infirmi est animi, exiguique voluptas Ultio.—

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2 Sam. 13. •…•…3.

Absalom, understanding Tamar's case, Resolves Revenge; appoints the time, and place; At a Sheep-sheering, (all the Brothers met,) Amnon is slain, to take off the regret. Sense of an injur'd sister inward reaks, 'Till out like Thunder from a cloud it breaks.

The UNNATURAL SON. Icon 106. Cap. 18.

Simulata sanctitas duplex iniquitas.

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2 Sam. 18. 9.

The Rebel Son against his Prince and Father, First pays his vow, then up his Tropps does gather: Hang'd betwixt Heaven and Earth, the Traytors Heart Is penetrated there by Joab's Dart. Rebellion, and against a Parent wrought, Is that which leaves an Everlasting blot.

The SYCOPHANT. Icon 107. Cap. 20.

Tuta frequensque via est per amici fallere nomen.

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2 Sam. 20. 1•…•….

Joab intending Amasa to kill By flattery and deceit obtains his will; Dissimulation may effect foul ends, But Barbaous they that use it to their Friends. Turbulent Sheba a-side by Faction led Raises the Seige, but with the loss of's Head.

I. KINGS.

The IMPARTIAL MAGISTRATE Icon 108. Cap. 3.

—Sub judice lis est.

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1 R•…•…g. 3. 16.

TWo Harlots, being newly brought to Bed, Strive for a living Child, and slight the dead: By Solomon then the matter is decided Against her who would see the quick divided. Good Omen 't was that he was hence Renown'd, And this the Second time the King was Crown'd.

SOLOMON'S TEMPLE. Icon 109. Cap. 67.

Materiam superabat opus.

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1 Reg. 6. •…•…7.

Though God dwell not in Temples that are made With hands, but Mansions that can never fade, 'Tis fit that Structure be of Noble Fashion In which with fear we work out our Salvation. No Architecture can augment Gods worth, Yet gratitude suggests to set it forth.

The DEDICATION. Icon 110. Cap. 8.

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King Solomon at his Temples Dedication Begins with solemn Prayer and Adoration: Peace Offerings and Burnt Sacrifices follow, To feast the People, and the House to hallow, He that himself to seek his Maker sets All other things into the bargain gets.

The ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Icon 111. Cap. 10.

Non equidem invideo, miror magis.

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1. Reg. 10. 1

The wisest King that ever Scepter sway'd, Has from the Queen of Sheba homage paid, Owning by Fame that She was to him sent, But entertain'd to Her Astonishment. That King whom the Almighty has inspir'd, Is justly far and near to be admir'd.

The ZIDONIAN GODDESS. Icon 112. Cap. 11.

Non bene conveniunt, nec in una sede morantur Majestas & amor.—

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1 Reg. 11.1.

Mounted on high, and Wisdom at Her feet, See Astoreth, the Zidonian Goddess set: So many Wives and Concubines had got, And kept that Heart which longer God had not. How slight and vain a thing is Flesh and Blood! When left unto it self, expect no good.

The FATAL COUNTERMAND. Icon 113. Cap. 13.

Perditio tua ex Te.

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A Prophet God with strict injunctions sends, A Brother Prophet countermands pretends: The ill-obedient proves a Lions prey, Let no Authority known truth out-weigh. No Consultation stands against the Lord, The safest Rule is to believe His word.

The USURPER. Icon 114. Cap. 16.

Servis regna dabunt, captivis fata triumphos.

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Elah Carousing to excess, is slain By his own servant Zimri; Zimris Reign Omri cuts short; King Ahab him succeeds As well in Empire as ungodly Deeds. Succession plac'd in an illegal Line Withers, and shrinks like fruit without a Rine.

The RECRUIT. Icon 115. Cap. 17.

Quas dederis solas semper habebis opes

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Starv'd Ravens (Birds of prey) if God think good, Shall for Elijah purvey daily Food: The Widow who had little Oyl before, By giving that away, has endless store. The just can live by Faith, when Victual fails The unlook't for Ship returns with swelling Sails.

The FAIR TRYAL. Icon 116. Cap. 18.

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1 R•…•…. 18. 3•…•….

The numerous Priests of Baal implore his aid, Whether he be a God the Trial's made; They Cut, and Lance, they cry, and call amain, God is but One and their Mock-god is vain. What pitty'tis a Deity of note Should have no mercy on his Priests sore Throat?

The DESPONDING PROPHET. Icon 117. Cap. 19.

Causa jubet melior superos sperare secundos.

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Elijah laid under afflictions Rod, Gaus'd by proud Jezebel, has help from God: An Angel bids him hold his Resolution, And bear up manful under Persecution. The Cruel and Malicious take no rest, An angry Woman is an Hornets nest.

The ARCHER. Icon 118. Cap. 22.

Quem saepe transit casus aliquando invenit.

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1 Reg. 22. 29.

Ahab, as Graceless as his Wife, both foes To good Elijah, into Battel goes; He that in others Blood took such delight Has Doggs lick up his own, in open sight. The Shaft successful prov'd and Justice hit The Mark, but one above directed it.

II. KINGS.

The CONDITIONAL LEGACIE Icon 119. Cap. 2.

Aureus axis erat, temo aureus, aurea summae Curuatura rotae.

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ELijah with his Mantle does divide Jordan, and in a Fiery Chariot ride; At parting he his Spirit doth bequeath Unto Elisha while he staies beneath. What cursed Simon Magus would have bought Is here a Free gift, and Entail'd for nought.

The SAD EUENT. Icon 120. Cap. 2.

—Dociles imitandis Turpibus & pravis omnes sumus.—

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〈◊〉〈◊〉 Reg. 2. 23.

Elisha indefatigable grown In serving of his God, and him alone, The Children mock; go Bald-head up, up, go, ('T was all they said) Two Bears kill Forty Two, Do not my Prophets harm was a command Ill-bred •…•…dolaters could ill-understand.

The STRICT CREDITOR. Icon 121, Cap. 4.

—Compressae copia Olivae.

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2 Reg. 4. 1.

A pious Prophets Widdow left in Debt, When her Two Sons the Creditor did Threat, Implores Elisha; Her store of Oyl one Cruse She into borrow'd Vessels must infuse. Reliance upon Providence sustains And Satisfaction with Advantage gains.

GEHAZI's CHEAT. Icon 122. Cap. 5.

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2 Reg. 5. 10.

Elisha when by Naaman ask't to Cure His Leprosie (as loth to live impure) 'Tis granted Gratis; but Gehazi's Lie And Filching gives himself that Leprosie. How just a Punishēnt! the Hand now sore Had not bin so, but that it Itch't before.

The EXTREMITIE. Icon 123. Cap. 6.

Carmina secessum scribentis, & otia quaerunt.

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2 Reg. 6. 18.

To enlarge the Prophets Schools a wonder's wrought And Iron swimms, (which Nature never taught) Samaria for her sins in such a streight Women are their own Children found to eat. Philosophy must herein acquiess, And her self to a Nonplus put, confess.

The INCREDULOUS LORD. Icon 124. Cap. 7.

—Buccae Noscenda est mensura tuae.—

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2 Reg. 7. 17.

Into their Host Four Lepers at twilight Escaping bring news of the Assyrians flight: Plenty proclaim'd, a Lord cries God can't do't, He finds it true, when trodden Under-foot. Not to believe when Heaven sends an express Is not distrust, but a Fool-hardiness.

PRIDE with a FALL. Icon 125. Cap. 9.

Nil non permittit mulier sibi, turpe putat nil Cum virides gemmas collo cicumdedit.

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Gay Jezebel with an Embelish't Face, Opens the Casement, with intent to gaze: Had Zimri peace, quoth she, who slew his Master? Head-long to the devouring Doggs they cast her. Naboth was Murder'd, she made Ahab strike Blood answers Blood, and both are serv'd alike.

The GHOST. Icon 126. Cap. 13.

Mors ubinam si non invenienda rogo?

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The Moabites invading of the Land, A dead man is observ'd upright to stand; This was a Marvel, but yet not so much If we consider what the Corps did touch. The Righteous end not when they die, but have An Efficatious power ev'n in the Grave.

The REFORMATION. Icon 127. Cap. 18.

Omnium rerum vicissitudo.

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〈◊〉〈◊〉 18. 4.

Good Hezekiah, second unto none Came after, or before him that had gone, Roots out Idolatry, removes high places, Cuts down the Groves, and Images defaces. Idolaters their worship first begun In Groves, because asham'd to see the Sun.

The PARRICIDES. Icon 128. Cap. 19.

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Thousands and Thousands of Assyrian might Are by an Angel Cut off in one night; S•…•…nacherib at false worship gets his death From his own Sons, to whom he gave their breath. Unthought of Execution follows those That trust in Graven Images repose.

The FAITHFUL WITNESs. Icon 129. Cap. 20.

—Solem quis dicere falsum, Audeat?—

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Kings are but mortal; Hezekiah lies Upon his Death-bed, and to Heaven he cries For longer life; the Sun is to attest God cannot be unfaithful in the least. When grim Death is with his Memento sen•…•… The best man wants more leisure to Repent.

The UNANIMOUS RESOLVE. Icon 130. Cap. 23.

Regis ad exemplum totus componitur orbis.

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2 Reg. 23. 1.

Josiah set upon a Throne of State, Does all his Priests and People Congregate; Devoutly they with one consent and Heart All swear from Gods laws never to depart. A solemn League, (where Kings are first) does well, And if perform'd, withstands the gates of Hell.

The CAPTIVITIE. Icon 131. Cap. 25.

—Quis talia fando Temperet a lachrymis.—

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2 Reg. 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉

Jerusalem begirt, and all her Glory Concluding in a Melancholy story: Huldah the Prophetess Destruction saw, And told it, at the Reading of the Law. Ah Zedekiah! could'st thou call to mind, Thy Murder'd Sons before they made thee Blind?

I. CHRONICLES.

The FELO DE SE. Icon 132. Cap. 10.

Quis furor est ne moriare, mori?

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SAul asks the Kindness of his Armour-bearer To Kill him, as the Philistines drew nearer; Deny'd, he Kills himself; besmear'd with blood His Hairy Scalp on Dagon is bestow'd. To recollect bad actions, done before, And not to be undone, torments the mort.

The DIFFIDENT PRINCE. Icon 133. Cap. 21.

Pauperis est numerare pecus.

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Mistrustful David gives it in command To number all his Warries in the Land; He falls into Gods hands; the Plague begins, But th' Angel spares Jerusalem's foul sins. Frail man! his politique contrivance past, He must be put into Gods hands at last.

II. CHRONICLES.

The SAFEST COURSE. Icon 134, Cap. 20.

Permittes ipsis expendere numinibus, quid Conveniat nobis, rebusque sit utile nostris; Charior est illis homo quam sibi.—

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JEhosaphat Environ'd round about With Enemies, and in great fear and doubt, His Resolutions are to God to go, The end proves well, because he did do so. They that assurance place in Heaven's support May in the Forefront march, and Sca'e the Fort.

DAGON A-LOFT. Icon 135 Cap. 24.

—Delirant Reges, plectuntur Achivi.

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2 〈◊〉〈◊〉 24. 20.

Dagon is up, Joash will have it so, And all must to the stupid Image bow; None but Old zachariah firm and fast, Who rather would be Ston'd then fail at last. Who Martyrdom endures for acting right Mounts above spleen, and may defie all Spi•…•…

NEHEMIAH.

Cap. 3. Icon 136.

Non delebo nomen de libro vitae.

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JErusalem (where God was most renown'd) Nebucadnezzar having raz'd to th' ground, While Nehemiah mourns to tell its fall, They are Recorded who rebuild the Wall. When War, and Desolation is our lot. The memory of the just shall never rot.

ESTHER.

The IMPOLITIQUE STATES-MAN. Icon 137. Cap. 5.

Nesallare cave, proximus ater erit.

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TO Esther the Kings Scepter is extended, The Jews and Mordicai by her befriended; Male-content Haman, in his pride and height Scorns both, as standing yet a Favorite. Ambition thwarted strives to do her worst, And puffs the owner up, until he burst.

The BLACK BOOK OPEN. Icon 138. Cap. 6.

—Tolluntur in altum Ut lapsu graviore cadant.—

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At dead of night, when Mortals take their rest, Ahasuerus feels his soul opprest; The Books brought forth, the Gallows set so high Proves the contrivers fatal destiny. Nothing but discontent while he surviv'd, A nation had been lost had Ham•…•…n thriv'd.

JOB.

The CONTENTED WRETCH. Icon 139. Cap. 1.

—Foelicior hic qui Nil cuperet, quam qui totum sibi posceret orbem.

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SAtan allow'd to punish Job with losses Of Children, Goods, and other Worldly Crosses, His answer is, though almost in despair, Naked I hither came, shall go hence bare. When man with Tempests is to Ship-wrack tost, Contentment is a gift can nere be lost,

PSALMIST ROYAL.

The SWEET SINGER. Icon 140.

Paratum cor meum, O Deus, paratumest.

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KIng David with his Harp in Symphony Delights to hear Glory to God on high: Twas Israel's Sweet Singer who best knew To render to his God the Praises due. Such as to Gods House take delight to go Appease him for themselves, and others too.

CANTICLES.

The SERAPHICK DIALOGUE. Icon 141.

Ego sum dilecti mei, & dilectus est meus.

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CHrist and his Spouse pathetically Cou•…•… Each other, with unspeakable Effort: Their Dialognes are all of things above, Until at last they both fall Sick of Love. Affection heightned with a strong desire Is restles 'till it's end it can acquire.

ISAIAH.

The CMMISSIONER. Icon 142. Cap. 6.

Domine, Labia mea aperias.

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ISaiah is commanded to controle, A Seraphim comes to him with a Cole, To touch his Tongue; he needs not be affraid, Or shrink, that has the Almighty for his aid. Had he forborn, and not kept vice in awe He had not undergone the tearing Sawe.

JEREMIAH.

The WARRANTED REPROVER. Icon 143. Cap. 1.

Omne in praecipiti uitium.—

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THe Prophet Jeremiah in a Vision, An Almond tree sees, (noteing Expedition;) Impiery spread over all the Nations, A seething Pot foretels their Desolations. Sins multiply, and steal on by degrees, Until, like Wine, men settle on the Lees.

The PRISONER SET FREE Icon 144. Cap. 38.

Veritas in puteo.

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I•…•…rem. 38. 7.

Denouncing Judgments boldly, as he ought, Being by God himself his errand taught, He's thrown into the Dungeon; past all hopes An Ethiopian draws him out with Ropes. Extremity aloud for succour Cries, And handmaid is to Opportunities.

EZEKIEL.

The THREAT. Icon 145. Cap. 1.

Noli altum sapere.

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Four Cherubins and Four Wheels represent Gods Glorious Majesty, and Excellent; A Roll out of the Clouds is made a Type To signifie Iniquities were Ripe. Into Gods awful Presence let none Prie Till Mortal put on Immortality.

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The MISTERY, or the Second RESVRRECTION TYPE Icon 146. Cap. 37.

O Ossa arida, audite verbum Jehovae.

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Ezekiel by the Spirit led, beholds Dry Bones, which two fold Mistery infolds; Judah to Israel joyn'd by Gods Selection, With an assurance of our Resurrection. When Sap and Moisture fail he that said Live, And thence Created, can Revival give.

DANIEL.

The VAIN ASTROLOGER. Icon 147. Cap 2

—Quicquid Dixerit Astrologus credunt a fonte relatum Ammonis.—

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NEbucadnezzar Dreams, the Astrologers Are to unriddle what import it bears; They fail, and suffer for it, Daniel speaks The Matter, and the Secret open breaks. Though Magick some things may disclose ere done, Secrets there are belong to God alone.

The FIERY FVRNACE. Icon 148. Cap. 3.

—Vivite fortes, Fortiaque in duris opponite pectora rebus.

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Three resolv'd Heroes summon'd to their Tryal Commanded to Fall down, give flat denyal; Cast into Furnace, heat forsakes the Fire, But the Accessaries Burn when they draw nigheri Plain Nature must her property forget If the Almighty speak, be here no heat,

The STENOGRAPHER. Icon 149 Cap. 5.

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Belshazar Feasting all his Peers in State Has in Three Words a prospect of his fate; After much Wine ('tis strange) his Visage Pale, O terrible Hand writing on the Wall! Astonishment and Trembling is their hire Who, laying God aside, to rule aspire.

The CONFEDERATE PRESIDENTS. Icon 150. Cap. 6.

Haec clementia non paratur arte, Sed norunt cui serviant Leones.

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Wise Daniel acting as chief President The rest to make away with him consent; Cast into Lyons Den, by their great power, They hurt him not; the accusers they devour. Envy with Hatred joyn'd bears no allay, But ruine plots the most Compendious way.

TRANSITORY MONARCHS. Icon 151. Cap. 7.

—Mors sola fatetur Quantula sunt hominum Corpuscula.

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Those Four Beasts Daniel in a Vision saw Denote Four Kings which kept the World in awe, Whose Government and Reign stood for a time, But Christs is everlasting and sublime. The Mighty, be their Lease for many years 'Tis Cancel'd when unwelcome Death appears.

HOSEA.

The ADULTERESS. Icon 152. Cap. 1.

—Turpiter atrum Desinit in piscem mulier formosa superne.

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God to Illustrate Typically how With obstinate offenders it will go, Hosea is to take to him a Wife Of an Unclean and Profligated life. No means from Heav'n are wanting to express The Shame and Punishment of Wickedness.

JOEL.

The CALM. Icon 153 Cap. 2.

Pascunt Iejunia mentem.

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THe sounding of a Trumpet warns a Fast, A Lamentation for Transgressions past; Sion is comforted; the Godly find Inward refreshment from a troubled mind. Tranquillity of Soul, though it come late, Is what the Wise will buy at any rate.

JONAH.

The WHALE, or the Third RESURRECTION TYPE. Icon 154. Cap. 2.

An piscatorem piscis amare potest?

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JOnah refusing Gods command to embrace Is swallowed by a Whale, for three daies space; Cast over-board (by his own free consent) He knew he could not Sink, could he Repent. His re-appearing as the third day ends To the Holy Jesus's Resurrection tends.

The MALE-CONTENT. Icon 155. Cap. 4.

Saepe levant paenas, ereptaque lumina reddunt, Cum bene peccati paenituisse vident.

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Jonah repineing sets him down to see What would become of sinful Nineveh: Sackcloth and Ashes dull the Keener Sword And they find Pardon, though he find no Gourd. Tears of Repentance wash off every sin, And Reconcile as if it had not bin.

MICAH.

The PREDICTION. Icon 156. Cap. 5.

—Veridicis-aetas praedicta Prophetis.

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THe Prophet Micah shews he did fore-see Gods Irreversible reveal'd decree; Christs everlasting Kingdome is foretold And none so long as He can Scepter hold. From that time Earthly Kings remove here-hence Shall never-ending Monarchy commence.

HABAKKUK.

The PETITIONER. Icon 157. Cap. 1.

Quosque abscondis faciem tuam?

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HAbakkuk instant at his Prayers implores Attention from the God-head he adores; The stout Chaldean Bands are made a Scourge Gods Chosen People from their Sins to Purge. Much is done by Contrition, and Remorse, But the Importunate take Heaven by Force.

ZECHARIAH.

The JOYNT SOLLICITORS. Icon 158. Cap. 1.

Credibile est junctas fortius ire preces.

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AN Exhortation to Repentance, where Both Man and Angel Sympathize in Praier; Jerusalem thy Comfort is at hand, God cannot This, and muchless That withstand. 'Tis bounden duty to Request below, Hereafter we shall Reap what here we Sow.

TOBIT.

The MISCHANCE Icon 159. Cap. 2.

Nunquam aere gravis mihi dextra redibit.

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WEll-meaning Tobit, when to rest compos'd Has a Mischance before his Eyes were clos'd; The Swallows from the Wall mute in his Eyes, Whil'st Anna, his Wife, works hard to get supplyes. A little got with Honest Care and Pains Gives more content then vast Unlawful Gains.

TOBIT COMFORTED. Icon 161. Cap. 11.

Quantum quisque sua nummorum servat in arca Tantum habet & fidei.

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Tobias upon his return is met, By his Blind, Father, who receives his debt From Media, Tobias clears his sight To satisfie him that the Tale was right. Mony at once and Eye sight to re-gain Was beyond Expectation to obtain.

RAPHAEL and TOBIAS. Icon 160. Cap 5.

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Tobias, charg'd by Tobit, steers his course To Media, in hopes to re-imburse; The Angel Raphael bears him company, (For Man but little lower is then he.) Country, nor Friends, Rest, nor Content, nor Health Nor Life are thought on, where the end is Wealth.

TOBIT COMFORTED. Icon 161. Cap. 11.

Quantum quisque sua nummorum servat in arca Tantum habet & fidei.

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Tobias upon his return is met, By his Blind Father, who receives his debt From Media, Tobias clears his sight To satisfie him that the Tale was right. Mony at once and Eye sight to re-gain Was beyond Expectation to obtain.

JUDITH.

The BRAVE EXPLOIT. Icon 162. Cap. 13.

Invadunt urbem somno vinoque sepultam.

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Puissant Holofernes with his Host, Too confident, when no such cause to boast, Dies by a Female hand, and steals away E're he could Farewell to his Champions say. His Head cut off, his Army is Perplext, Wine had the conquest first, and Judith next.

SUSANNA and the ELDERS.

Icon 163.

—Merito suspecta libido est Quae venerem affectat sine viribus.—

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A pair of Elders Grave, at Noon day light, In private, put Susanna into a fright: The Garden Doors shut, and her Maides away, Who should the fair Susanna share but they? Youth runs the risque, if strength of Nature fail 'Tis time our past offences to bewail.

BEL and the DRAGON.

Icon 164. Cap. 1.

—Qualia demens AEgyptus portenta colit? Crocodilon adorat Pars haec, illa pavet saturam Serpentibus Ibin.

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CYrus, a Persian Monarch stands in fear, And serves a Dragon, choakt with Pitch & Hair; The like to Bel; whom when they offer Meat, What He can't do, his Priests make bold to Eat. Self-interest first the World fals Dictates gave, Men easily believe what they would have.

I. MACCABEES.

The ZEALOUS GENERAL. Icon 165. Cap. 2.

Decet Imperatorem stantem mori.

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BRave Mattathias feelingly bemoans Jerusalem, with deepest Sighs and Groans, Slaies an Idolater, and at his Fall Leaves Maccabeus Captain General. The latest kindness we the Truth can do, Is for it Nobly Death to undergo.

The CONCERN at STAKE. Icon 166. Cap. 3.

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Stern Apollonius at a loss for Forces, The Gentiles furnish him with Men and Horses: Now Israel's concern lay at the Stake Til Maccabeus the complotments brake. If to the Test Mans cause with Gods be brought, All Human Machinations come to nought.

The OPPRESSOR. Icon 167. Cap. 6.

—Se Judice •…•…emo nocens absolvitur.—

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Antiochus the Tyrant, makes Confession, And dying tells the World of his Oppression: Whose Son, though kinder than his Father found, Yet Sions Walls are levell'd with the Ground. When for our Selves, we work with all our Heart, But when we Act for God, we Act in part.

The COMPETITORS. Icon 168. Cap. 10.

—Nec fert Caesarve priorent Pompeiusve parem.—

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Demetrius waging War with Alexand•…•…r, Nor brooking to be thought a worse Commander, Is slain; God Dagon and his Temple Burn Together, and may serve to fill one Urn. A Molten Image dignified with Dross Should be Refin'd, though to the makers Loss.

II. MACCABEES.

VINDICTIVE JUSTICE Icon 169. Cap. 3.

Nulla fides piet asque viris qui castra sequuntur.

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HEliodorus sent to bear away The Treasure of a Temple for a Prey, Is paw'd to th' Earth; two Angels him Chastise, And make him feel the Smart before he Dies. The Sacrilegious Person is a Thief, To whom nor Law nor Gospel grants Relief.

The ECLIPS. Icon 170. Cap. 5.

—Bella horida bella.

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The People of Jerusalem behold Prognostick Signs, which were by Heav'n foretold, Antiochus his rage is read i'th' Skies, Though scarce discernible for Prodigies. Where Provocation moves, the angry Stars Are kind to make known Famine, Plague, or Wars.

The UNDAUNTED MATRON. Icon 171. Cap. 7.

—Stabat natorum in funere mater Spectatrix, ferrumque videns, ignemque supinis Artubus admotum, nihil aversata refugit.

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A Matron and Seven Children are destroy'd, For not committing what they would avoid, By tasting Swines Flesh; for when Mortal Eats, 'Tis Faith makes lawful, or unlawful Meats. Who in his Bosom Right has for a Friend, May Heaven-ward with the best assurance tend.

The RUNNAGATE in SCARCENESS. Icon 172. Cap. 9.

Sera venit, sed certa venit vindicta deorum.

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Antiochus (whom the great Heart Searcher knew Implacable against the worsted Jew) Dies in a strang Land, Loathsom, Fear'd by many, But, his Name rotting, not desir'd by any. Extremity of want attends on all That Fight against the Church, and wish her Fall.

The DISCOMFITURE. Icon 173. Cap. 12.

—Galeatum sero duelli Paenitet.—

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To persecute the Jews, Timotheus draws His Men of War up, to maintain his cause, But valiant Maccabeus drawing nigh, Smites Thirty Thousand of them Hip and Thigh. If Ambiguities in Fighting lurk, 'Tis the concluding stroke that Crowns the Work.

Finis. Vet. Test.

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Nil parvum sapias, & adhuc sublimia cures. Hor.