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 Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 2, no. B10056) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 192014) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; 1641-1700 ; 2898:2) Titus; or The palme of Christian courage: to be exhibited by the schollars of the Society of Iesus, at Kilkenny, anno Domini 1644. Solier, François. Solier, François. Histoire ecclesiastique des isles et royaumes du Japon. [4] p. Printed at Waterford by Thomas Bourke, [Waterford] : M. DC. XLIV. [1644] Caption title. "This history is compendiously set downe by Father Francis Solier, of the Society of Iesus in the 18. booke of his Ecclesiasticall historie of Iaponia, in the yeare of our Lord, 1620"--P. [1]. Imperfect: print show-through. Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library. eng Trust in God -- Christianity -- Early works to 1800. Christian life -- Catholic authors -- Early works to 1800. eebo Titvs, or the palme of Christian covrage: to be exhibited by the schollars of the Society of Iesvs, at Kilkenny, anno Domini 1644. The argvment. Titus [Solier, Francis, Father] 1644 6 715 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription. 2011-07 Assigned for keying and markup 2011-08 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2011-09 Sampled and proofread 2011-09 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2012-05 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion

TITVS , OR THE PALME OF CHRISTIAN COVRAGE : To be exhibited by the Schollars of the Society of IESVS , at Kilkenny , Anno Domini 1644.

THE ARGVMENT .

TItus a noble Gentleman more illustrious for his Christian courage , then parentage : was sollicited by the King of Bungo , to desert his Religion by severall , most artificious infernall plots , all which he sleighted and dashed with his invincible courage , and generous Christian resolution , whereat the King amazed , restored him to his liberty , wife and children , and granted him the freedome of his Religion , with all his lands and possessions of which before he was bereaved as traitor to the Crowne .

This history is compendiously set downe by Father Francis Solier , of the Society of IESVS in the 18. booke of his Ecclesiasticall historie of Iaponia , and yeare of our Lord , 1620.

Printed at Waterford by Thomas Bourke , M.DC.XLIV .

Divine love extolleth the Iaponian's courage . IDolatrie stormes at her expulsion out of Iaponia , and exciteth hell to revenge . The Emperor of Iaponia declareth his affection towards the Idolls , and to this end commandeth a solemne sacrifice . The Bongo's receive no answer from their gods as they were wont , hence they rage against the Christians . Faith and Fortitude , implore aide of the triumphant Church . A Countrey Clowne hearing that a proclamation was to issue against the Christians , is mighty merry , and attempts to robbe a passenger . THe Emperor commands the edict against Christians to bee proclaimed . The edict is promulged . Titus perusing the edict , deliberates , with death , judgment , hell , heaven and eternitie . The King of Bungo inquireth narrowly after the Christians . Titus is summoned and biddeth adieu to wife and children . Idolatrie triumphes before time , and is by faith repressed . A Souldier fainedly sicke , calleth for the Doctor , whose purse artificiously he conveyeth out of his pocket , and hopes by a lad dreaming to get another . THe King of Bungo endevors first by threats , then by faire promises to pervert Titus . Titus his wife and familie voweth loyaltie to God before the Crucifix . The militant Church doth comfort them . S. Francis Xaverius appeares & encourageth them . THe King of Bungo menaceth death to Titus his youngest sonne , if the father abjure not his faith . Foure youngmen in vaine seeke to pervert the lad with the pleasures of the world . Martina the daughter , biddeth adieu , with mother and brother , assuring them of her constancy . Simon the eldest sonne bewaileth for that he is left behind . Tidings are brought to Titus of his daughters execution , Martina the mother of Simon is summoned . By the King both are sollicited to desert their faith , Simon scourged . Two souldiers force a lad to discover where the mothers purse lay hidden by whom they are deceived . TItus is sent for by the King , in whose view supposed heads of wife & children are produced . They are lead from prison before him and a superficiall command given to kill them in his presence , if he persists in his constant resolution . Divine providence declareth Gods care of his elect , and foretelleth Titus his triumph . The King amazed at this constancie dismisseth them , freedome of Religion granted with their lives and estates . Exhorteth to imitate their couragious Christian resolution . FINIS .