An introduction to pietie and humanitie containing, first, a short catechisme for vnderstanding the grounds of religion: secondly, certaine briefe and effectuall rules for life and conuersation. Penned specially for the vse of the poore children of Christ's Hospitall in London: but generallie may serue for any other that would be instructed therein. By Gregorie Brovvne.

OF BEHAƲIOVR AT home, at the Table.

BEing come home, vse all reuerent dutie and obedience to thy parents and el∣ders, as becommeth thee; and se thou come not into the hall, or in their sight, vndecent∣ly and vnmannerly, with thy hose vngarte∣red, thy shooes foule, broken or vntied; thy coate vnbuttoned, vnpointed, torne, or vncleane; thy hands and face vnwashed, & filthie: but comely and reuerently, see thou approach into their sight, as in the presence of God, whose instruments for thy good they are, and whose blessings thou commest now to receiue, for the sustentation of thy naturall life; and forget not to pray vnto, and praise the Lord of life, by whom wee liue, moue and haue our being.

Be not like the filthie swine, But pray to God before thou dine.