Instructions for right-spelling, and plain directions for reading and writing true English with several delightful things very useful and necessary, both for young and old, to read and learn / by G. Fox.

Proverbs, which are short wise Sentences, very necessary for children to Read and Learn.

CHasten thy Son whilst there is hope, and let not thy Soul spare for his cry∣ing, Prov. 19.18.

He that spareth his Rod hateth his Son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him be∣times.

Every Child is known by his doing, whether his Work be pure, and whether it be right, Prov. 20.11.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a Child, but the Rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

With-hold not Correction from thy Child, for if thou beatest him with the Rod he shall not die.

A Child left to himself bringeth his Mo∣ther to shame.

The Father of the Righteous shall great∣ly rejoyce; and he that begetteth a wise Child shall have joy of him.

Better is a poor and wise Child, than an old and foolish King, who will no more be admonished.

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble, is like a broken Tooth, and a Foot out of joynt.

A wise Son maketh a glad Father, but a foollish Son is the heaviness of his Mother.

Apply thy Heart to Instruction, and thine Ears to the Words of Knowledge.

Whoso loveth Instruction loveth Know∣ledge; but he that hateth Reproof is bruitish.

He is in the way of Life that keepeth Instruction; but he that refuseth Reproof erreth.

The Commandment is a Lamb, and the Law is Light, and Reprooss of Instru∣ction are the ways of Life.

He that refuseth Instruction, despiseth his own Soul; but he that heareth Re∣proof getteth Understanding.

A proud Look and a lying. Tongue the Lord hateth, Pro. 6.17.

Wisdom is the principle thing, there∣fore get Wisdom; and with all thy get∣ting get Understanding.

Walk in the way of good men, and keep the Paths of the Righteous, Pro. 2.20.