Timothy's lesson: or, a summary relation of the historical part of Holy scripture plainly and familiarly comprized in metre, for the help of memory, and instruction of the ignorant. By E.G. Master in Arts, and physician of the hospital of St. Bartholomew, of the foundation of Queen Elizabeth, of the city of Gloucester.

SECT. XII.

ELI was Judge in Israel,* 1.1 when for his Sons lewd ways, God threatned him by Samuel.* 1.2 that he a Scourge would raise: This Samuel a righteous Man, was last of all that judged, And in his time the Kings began,* 1.3 for then the people grudged; And being male-content and sad,* 1.4 would have a King to Reign, O're them as other Nations had, which was to Samuel's pain. But yet the Lord did them appoint, a goodly Man and tall,* 1.5 And Samuel did him anoint their King; his Name was Saul. A Princely Mind God to him gave, with Complements of Place; And he with Jonathan did brave His Enemies oft in Chase.* 1.6 Yet God that him advanc'd so high,* 1.7 from Toyl and Asses Care; He disobey'd when foolishly,* 1.8 King Agag he did spare.* 1.9 Therefore the Lord did him reject, and little David chose, Anointed Israel's King Elect,* 1.10 when he should Saul Depose. Now great Goliah plaid his Prize,* 1.11 but David knockt him down, The People shout with joyful Cries,* 1.12 and give him chief Renown.

Saul bit the Lip at David's Praise, and hated him the more; Yea, sought his Life all manner ways, and chas'd him like a Boar.* 1.13 With Javelin and with threatning Sword, with Troops of Horse and Men, From House and Home, from Bed and Board,* 1.14 from Desart, Den to Den. Forced he was himself to fain, with Achish to be mad,* 1.15 And for Defence to entertain lewd Runnagates was glad.* 1.16 But Jonathan his faithful Friend,* 1.17 at no time did forsake him,* 1.18 And ever did him warning send, when Saul us'd means to take him.* 1.19 Although for it he did engage, himself in Danger deep, For such was Saul's suspicious Rage, none might his Counsel keep. Abimelcch did give him Bread* 1.20 in his Necessity, But for it he was murdered,* 1.21 and all his Progeny. Had David labour'd like for like, his Enemy to repay, He had both time and place to strike,* 1.22 and Soldiers bad him slay:* 1.23 When they were come in Cave alone, when with him fast asleep, But he the Lord's Anointed one, from harm did safely keep. And that he did both Mercy love,* 1.24 and bloody Vengeance flee, When churlish Nabal did him move, wise Abigail did see.

Now Saul with Envy almost pin'd,* 1.25 and driven to distress, Sought by a wretched Witch to find, some Comfort and Redress. Of which he fail'd, and in the field as desperately he fought. His Sons were slain,* 1.26 his Soldiers yield, and gastly he besought His Armor-bearer him to kill; but he the deed abhor••'d, His own Heart blood he then did spill, with his own Hand and Sword.

Notes

• * 1.1

  1 Sam.
• * 1.2

  Chap. 3.
• * 1.3

  Anno 2905.
• * 1.4

  Chap. 8.
• * 1.5

  Chap. 9.
• * 1.6

  Chap. 13.
• * 1.7

  Chap. 14.
• * 1.8

  Chap. 15.2.
• * 1.9

  Chap. 15.
• * 1.10

  Chap. 16.
• * 1.11

  Chap. 17.
• * 1.12

  Chap. 18.
• * 1.13

  Chap. 19, 20.
• * 1.14

  Chap. 22, 23.
• * 1.15

  Chap. 21.
• * 1.16

  Chap. 21.
• * 1.17

  Chap. 18.
• * 1.18

  Chap. 19.
• * 1.19

  Chap. 20.
• * 1.20

  Chap. 22.
• * 1.21

  Chap. 22.
• * 1.22

  Chap. 24.
• * 1.23

  Chap. 26.
• * 1.24

  Chap. 25.
• * 1.25

  Chap. 23.
• * 1.26

  Chap. 31.