Bon-acords decorement. Or, Newes from the North. Wherein is truely expressed the forme (or situation) of the famous citie of new Aberdeene, the vertues of the honourable and renowned governours thereof, together with these Grampians anagrames. : Wherewith is adjoyned the proofe, and praise of chast beautie, and the scorne of idols. / By William Mercer..

To ALEXANDER RAMESEY,

Anag. Se I randar al mercy.

Acrostick.

And if thou randar mercy, then bee sure, Lyfe endlesse thereby, shalt thy selfe procure, Even thou whose worth is viewed everie day, Xceeding rare in wisedome thought alwaye: A man of mercie, wherefore thou art meete, Now where thou rules into that judgement seat. Decorde with grace, and vertues of the minde, Into the which all blessings are combynd, Remaine therefore, for ever shall thy fame, Red in those lynes, which doth import thy name, Admeerd for mercie since thy life began, Much lovd for grace, and grace doth make the man: Eternally therefore, I will my Muse, Should fing thy praise, amongst my worthiest chuse, Esteemde thou art, for mercie grace and faith, Yairefore thy worth shall long liue after death.