The contents of the history of the five book's [sic] of Moses namely, Genesis. Exodus. Leviticus. Numbers. Deuteronomie. Collected and gathered in so many verses as there is chapters in each book very necessary and profitable for education of youth, & acquainting them so far with the Scripture. To which is added a considering-glass or contemplation, or spirituall poem upon the consideration thereof. By Roger Hough.

THE CONTENTS Of the History of the Five Book 's of MOSES ; Namely , GENESIS . EXODUS . LEVITICUS . NUMBERS . DEUTERONOMIE .

Collected and gathered in so many Verses as there is Chapters in each Book very necessary and profitable for Education of youth , & acquainting them so far with the Scripture .

To which is added a Considering-glass o● Con●emplation , or Spirituall Poem upon the Consideration thereo• .

By ROGER HOUGH .

Proverbs 22.6 . Train up a child in the way he shall go : and when he is old , he will not depart from it .

London , Printed for T. Passenger , at the three Bibles on London-bridge . 1670.

To the Reader , an Acrostical Epistle upon the name of the Author . Reader I here present unto thy looks Only the History of Moses : Book 's Given out in shadows as he saw , Even by the Ceremonial , the Morall Law : Record that Law , that 's Moral in thy heart , Have thou a care from it not to depart . Only consider this my Aim and mind , Unto each Verse a Chapter thou mayst find . Gain thou by this my labour , what thou may , However for thy profit I will pray . Regard the glass wherewith my labour ends ; Here I present it to my Christian friends .

To all my dear Related and Christian Friends , to whose hands this small Labour of mine shall come . Grace , mercy and peace to you be multiplied . DEAR FRIENDS ,

UPon the serious consideration of that which the Lord spoke to us by Moses ; touching our obedience to the Morall Law : How exact we should be to keep it in our hearts ; and to teach it to our Children : Recorded for our learning in Deuteronomie Chap. 6. vers . 6 , 7 , 8 , 9. And also our duty to command our Children to observe and do all the words of the Law Deut . 32.46 . I here present you with a short narrative of the Contents of the History of the five Books of Moses , although in a plain and simple dresse ; yet my design is that it may be usefull to all sorts of People , especially to young persons , that desire in obedience to set their faces towards Sion .

And although there is but a touch upon the Contents of the said Books , composed in so many verses as there is Chapters in each Book : yet upon the serious view of the Number of the verse thou readest , thou mayest turn thyself to the Scripture for thy satisfaction , and near or about that Chapter answerable to that verse in Number , thou mayest be hold the whole matter . If this poor Mite of myne , cast into the rich Treasury of this Kingdome , shall find acceptance of my Christian Friends , I shall accompt it as a rich honour from the God of all mercies , that hath so far inabled me in the work . And shall follow this my poor labour , with my heartly prayers for the whole Israell of God , while I remain in this body .

Thyne in Christian obedience , ROGER HOUGH .

THE CONTENTS OF THE History of the First Book of MOSES ; called GENESIS . 1 THe goodnesse of our gracious Lord to us is very great : What cause have we , now being fre● his goodnesse to repeat . 2 First after his Image he man made , in state holy and good , And at his choice in Paradice , he set man to have stood . 3 But Man from that did soon back slide ; the Serpent did beguile , And did deceive our Mother Eve , and Adam by a wy'le .

4 Yea in that state when man was fal'n , Gods goodness then was shown ; He promised the Serpents head should quite be overthrown . 5 And as by Adam all men fell , by Christ are all redeemed That do believe , God doth forgive , them are his best esteemed . 6 Yea when the old Worlds wickedness to mind our God did call ; His goodness so , was shew'd to Noah , his must not with it fall . 7 But for his safeguard God did warn him to provide an Ark

Of Gopher wood , against the flood , wiyl'st wicked were in dark . 8 God● merci●s great and goodnesse to his Servants we may show : And a●so tell , how Israel did all his goodness know . 9 With Abraham he a Covenant made , and did renew the same : That he should be , blessed and see his seed encrease in fame . 10 Yea when Gomorah and Sodome , he sent for to destroy ; He fetcht out Lot , and there would not one of his Saints annoy . 11 He sent his Angels to forworn , and did to Abra'm tell What he would do , to overthrow all those that did Rebell . 12 Yet for all this his anger great ▪ at his Servants Request , Even for ten , Righteous men he would have sav'd the rest . 13 But yet he ma●● a way for Lot forth of Sodome to go ; When with brimstone , and fire alone he did it overthrow . 14 And then his promise to Abra'm he did in time fullfill , And did alone , give him a Son according to his will . 16 And after that unto Isaak his mercies they were great . He did indeed give holy seed in Jacob most compleat . 16 In Jacob was Gods love bestow'd ; the blessings he obtain'd Of Isaak sure , for to endure : by God it was ordain'd . 16 To Padanaram as he went , God did a vision send ; Which did him tell , even at Bethel , he would be Jacobs friend . 18 Even at the Well of Haron then he did with Rachel meet , Whom to obtain , a Servants pain he takes at Labans feet . 19 Twice seven years he service did , for which he had two Wives : Who for their Aids , gave their hand-maids , that he in Children thrives . 20 Then to encrease his Wordly wealth , a portion Laban gave Out of his flock , the spotted flock , and brown must Jacob have . 21 Then Jacob with green poplor rods ; Chesnut and Hazel wands Contrives a plot , the best to spot , of flocks within his hands . 22 When he had served twenty years , from Laban's flock he went : Ev'n straight away , as truth doth say , without Labans consent .

23 He took his Wives , and Children all which were a goodly train , Ev'n all his stock , and spotted flock , that he had got with pain . 24 Though Laban after him pursues ; God doth make him , to grant From wrath to cease , and joyn in peace with him in Covenant . 25 And when he was from Laban gone , a Vision did him meete ; Mahanaim , appear'd to him , Gods Hosts did there him greete . 26 Jacob in fear of Esau is , yet minding , God by prayer : For to prevent , he did present Esau , God did him hear . 27 He restled with an Angell then , at a Place call'd Peniel ; Who for his fame , did change his name , and call'd him Israel . 28 For Shechem , then he did return , he must to Bethell go , In Canaans Land , at Gods command , it was appointed so . 29 At Bethell he an Alter rear's , and there doth purge his house , His garments change , from Gods most strange , And Gods Idolatrousse . 30 Then God at Bethell did him bless , his Covenant he did tell : Jacobs Kingdome , for time to come , should be call'd Israell . 31 Then Jacobs wife even Rachell did there in travel dye Of Benjamin , neer Bethelem , her body there doth lye . 32 Twelve Tribes then came of Jacobs loynes , then he to Isaak came , Whose age appears , just ninescore years , and so he dyes in fame . 33 Then Israell in Canaans Land was Joseph gone to grow ; He oft then dream'd , how God esteem'd , and would him friend also . 34 His Brethren being angry at his dreaming , they him sell , Where he must be , Egypt too see , with Potiphar to dwell . 35 Then Joseph in Potiphars house was highly there esteem'd , Till his Mistriss , her legeries makes him to be misdeem'd . 36 Then suddenly he is accus'd , and into the Prison cast ; But there our God , with him abode , Untill he was releast . 37 Then Pharaoh dream'd , and 's troubled sore , Joseph doth it interpret , What shall befall , by his dreame's all , and free from Prisons set . 38 Joseph now having favour found in Pharaohs acceptation : How now doth stand , and hath command of Egypts preservation . 39 God had ordained this to be for Israell his Election : In Famine sore , there they had store , through Pharaohs safe Protection . 40 Egypt hath store , now Canaan's Land stands in want of relief : Old Israell sends , his Sons as friends , To buy Corn of Joseph . 41 Joseph's unknown to his Brethren , yet doth them question sore , And in that wise , takes them as spyes , and Prisons them therefore . 42 And after three dayes Prisonment he lets all losse but one : His thoughts herein for Benjamin . he doth keep Simeon . 43 Then Israells grief was very sore to part with Benjamin , Cause Josephs gone , he doth moan , his sorrows doth begin . 44 Then down to Egypt they return , Joseph doth them receive ; When he them spyes , his watery eyes , Made then a secret streame . 45 Joseph then lets them understand that he is their own Brother , Which they did sell , to Ishmaell , now they all stand together . 46 Now having made him known to them , he for his Father sends ; That he may tell , old Israell , Gods goodness he intends . 47 Then down to Egypt Israel goes , and takes all his seed then : Whose Persons were , numbered there even threescore and ten . 41 Jacob in Egypts aged sore , he blessed Josephs Sons , His years therefore seven and seven score , his Sons bury his bones .

49 When he his Children all had blest , he yielded to the grave : And did command , in Canaan's Land his Funerall they should have . 50 Joseph his Children's Children sees to his great joyes encrease : His age was then , five score and ten , and so he dies in peace .

THE CONTENTS Of the History of the Second Book of MOSES : Called EXODUS . 1 NOw after that Joseph is dead , Israels Seed multiplies more : Though sorely they are punished , and have afflictions dayly store . 2 For then another Pharaohs King , that never did good Joseph know : Which unto ruin would them bring , for to be Israels overthrow . 3 Now Pharaoh makes a sore decree , all Israells seed to shiver , That all their Males should drowned be in an Egyptian River . 4 Moses is born free from slaughter , hid in an Ark of Rushes ; And being found by Pharaohs Daughter , she of her own cost nurses .

5 Then Moses grew in strength of years , and is esteemed then as one ; When as his groath to man appears , he 's called Pharaohs Daughters Son . 6 Then as Moses kept Jethro's Flock , the Lord did to him then appear ; Saying I am God of Israels stock , draw near Moses and do not fear . 7 The bush did burn but not consume , God there did tell Moses his name : He must not start at Pharaohs fume , I AM had sent , him tell the same . 8 Then Moses Rod a Serpent is , great signes and wonders God did show : His Judgments came and did not misse , he stroak them with his threatning blow . 9 He turns there Rivers into blood , and sends them Frog's in number store ; Egypt their sorrows like a flood . with Lice and Flies are vexed sore . 10 With Murrain , Boils , and eke with blains , be Egypts Kingdome sore afflicts , And with Hail-stones her beauty staines , Yet Pharaoh at these Judgments kicks . 11 The Locusts comes with an Eeast-wind , Devouring all their Mineralls , And after that thick darknesse blind , And then by death their First-born falls . 12 Now Israels Seeds , the Egyptian spoils , Before they did eat the Passover ; Their costly Jewels which their toiles , Had gotten , they have altogether . 13 Now Israel out of Egypt goes At time appointed , though in fears ; For they had surjourn'd with their foes Just four hundred and thirty years . 14 Now Josephs Bones away they take , God guids them both by Clouds and fire : Their journey to the Sea they make , Pharaoh against them doth conspire .

15 Pharaoh pursues them to 'th Red Sea . God hear's the Prayer of Moses sound : With Rod he smites , the Seas obey , The Egyptians follow and are drown'd . 16 Then through the Wilderness they pass , From Shur to Marah as we see : Whereas the water bitter was , Heal'd by throwing in of a Tree . 17 But then at Elim they encamp , And had there water plenty and store ; Twelve Wells most sweet without a damp , And Palm-trees there ten and threescore . 18 Then God sends quailes by an East-wind , And Manna rains from Heaven store , The Israelits there do it find Upon the ground , round , small and hoare . 19 From Sin to Riphidim they go , The Rock in Horeb Moses smites , Fresh waters out from thence do flow . Israel against Ameleck fights . 20 Jehovah Nissi Moses rears , The hand or the Trown of the Lord . Of Moses same old Jethro hears ; His Councell to him hee 'l record . 21 Then one Mont Sinai God appear'd , His Message sent by Moses there ; The People to hear are prepar'd , Yet God's presents doth make them fear . 22 Then in the Mount this Law he gave , As he is Israels Heritage : Saying no Gods but me thou 'st have , Worship thou no graven Image . 23 In vain take not Gods holy Name , Keep holy thou the Sabbath day , Give honour to thy Parents fame , In murthering Acts go not astray . 24 Be not thou an Adulterer , Nor do thou steal what others get , False be not to thy near Neighbour , Nor 's House , nor 's Wife do thou covet . 25 Then severall Laws God Moses tells , For Men and Maids that Servants be ; Against such persons as man steals , Such as curse Parents secretly . 26 All such as fight , or are hurt by chance , All Gores , occasions of much harm , All thefts , damage , and negligence : Here 's severall Laws these for to charm . 27 Then Moses to the Mountain goes , Whereas Gods glory doth appear ; And in the Mount he tarry does , Fourty nights and fourty dayes there . 28 A Tabernacle must be made , The form of the Ark is shew'd him there , A mercy seat there must be laid , In gold two Cherubims appear . 29 Then severall Laws and Commandements , About the furniture we see , With Curtains , Coverings and garments , That for the Priests appoint●d be . 30 Then Aron and his Son's are made , And Consecrated Priests most high ; And holy garments as it s said , Appoint●d for them are truly . 31 There Sacrifice and Burnt off●ring● , God doth appoint them for to use ; And Altars rear , with other things In Worship th●y must not ref●se . 32 Their holy Oyl , and swe●t persums Was made of Spices sweet alone , Which they in Worship did consume , It was with Composition , 33 Bazaleel and a Holiab are Appointed then for Workmanship : The Sabboth day God doth declare , His Worship in it must not slip . 34 When Moses in Mount Sinai is , The People worship a Calf alone , Which they had made ; Moses sees this The two Tables he breaks of stone . 35 The two Tables are then renew'd , And God his Attributes doth show ; The Commandements are review'd , And Israel must Gods Covenant know . 36 Then severall works are set about , As the Curtaines of Cherubins , Goats hair Borders , sockets , without doubt They had store of Rams and Baggers skins . 37 The Ark of God , the Mercy seat , The Table with their Vessels fine , Their Candle-sticks with Lamps compleat , Orders incense , worship Divine . 38 Then holy garments for the Priests , The Ephod Robe , breast plate and Coates , Ephods and Miters wrought in Criests , The holy Crown then there promotes . 39 Moses doth all things well perform , According to a just accompt , And fears not any other storm ; Hee 'l follow God's command i' th Mount 40 Now God the Tabernacle fil'd With glory which did there appear , And oft to stay they were compell'd , Untill that Cloud removed there .

THE CONTENTS Of the History of the third Book of MOSES : Called LEVITICUS . 1 NOw in the barren Wildernesse the Lord gives out his Law , In Types and Shadows , that we may his gracious goodness awe . 2 Burnt-offerings of severall things , and Meat-offerings also ; Of the heard and of Flocks and Fowles , in worship they bestow . 3 With Oyl , and Flower , and with incense , baked in severalll wayes ; I' th Meat-offrings Beasts , Lambs , and Goats , was usuall in those dayes . 4 Sins that were sins of Ignorance , when they came to be known , An offering for them must be made , the Priests must them at one . 5 He that his knowledge doth conceal in touching things unclean , Or doth pronounce rash Oaths in vain , his sin he shall sustain . 6 Known sin that any man hath done by a deceitfull heart ; He must pay the whole principal , and add too a fifth part . 7 Both trespass and Peace-offerings of Thanks-giving and vow ; Or of free will is shewed here , what God did Priests alow . 8 Then Aaron and his Sons are made , and Consecrated Priests By Moses hand , have put one the fine garments and Creists . 9 Then Aarons offering here is shew'd , for himself and the rest ; And afterwards the People are by Moses and him blest .

10 Nadab and Abihu conspire , and were consumed th●reby : Wine and strong drink Priest● must refuse in Gods Worship truly . 11 What was , and was n●t for Meat , by that Law stablished . Of Fish , and Fowls , and creeping things is known and revealed . 12 Also for Women there 's a Law made for their cleansing , and Purification from Child-birth , by our good Gods command . 13 The Priests are guided by this Law Leprosie to discern ; Which was a plague , let us thereby our cleansing herein learn . 14 Then Sacrifice is made for them , that herein cleansed be ; And signes are given for to know the plague of Leprosie . 15 The unclean Issues of both Sexts that Men and Women be , Is here made known , likewise how they from them shall be set free . 16 How the High-Priests must enter in the holy Place for sin , For to atone the yearly feast , and scape Goats must come in . 17 The blood of Beasts for Sacrifice , at Tabernacles gate , It must be sprinkled by the Priests , and no man must blood eate . 18 And then for Marriage there 's a Law , by Gods command brought in ; That none should lust , nor yet approach to any neer of kin . 19 There is many Laws repeated here Which Moses did record , How Israel should walk here , in Obedience to the Lord : 20 False Gods and Wiszards Israell must in any wise refuse : And with uncleanesse in no wise themselves they must abuse . 21 The Priests must mourn in holinesse , and cleanesse in their carriage , And not be men of Blemisses , but careful in their Marriage . 22 And as the Priests they must be clean , so all Sacrifices That offered were , must be without any known blemishes . 23 Gods holy Feasts are here proclaim'd , that Israel must adore : And all the gleanings of the Fields are given to the poor . 24 Their Lamps and shew bread in Worship , with severall Laws are given : And all such persons suffer must , as blaspheme God of Heaven . 25 The Sabbath of the seventh year seventimes seven ore , A Jubile of Redemption is , and freedom for the Poor . 26 A blessing is pronounc'd to them that keep Gods Command'ments : The breakers of them cursed are , good 's promis't Penitents . 27 Nothing devoted is redeem'd , Tiths must not changed be : In Sinais Mount , God Moses tells his Laws and Soveraigntie .

THE CONTENTS Of the History of the Fourth Book of MOSES : Called NUMBERS . 1 THe People here , they Numbred were , according to command . Except Levie , he must be free , encamping with the band . 2 The Tribes Order , in each border , were set in their degree , And made compleat , each Number great Save Levies Tribe we see . 3 Levits we see , they stand and be in stead of the First-born ; From a Moneth old , their Males are told , the strength of Jacobs horn . 4 Of the Levits , and Koathites their age and carriage here , With Priests Office , and Services is made for to appear . 5 For uncleanesse , and Trespasses a stablish't rule we see : Likewise you shall , the Laws Tryall , behold for jalousie . 9 The Law that fits , the Nazarits , is here plainly recorded : Form'd in each thing , the Priests offring is by command aforded . 7 The next great thing , is Prince offring , at Tabernacle great , And Altar fine , duties Divine for them to dedicate . 8 From twenty five , the Levits thrive , and consecrated be ; Till fifty years , as here appears , and then they cease we see . 9 I' th Wildernesse , though in distresse the Passover they eat ; God then in love , makes them to move the Clou'd presents the gate . 10 When Trumpets blow , Isr'ell must know by that sound what to do ; Their march compleat , in orders set , each Tribe's appointed so . 11 The multitude was very rude , and Angels food refused : Through judgment great , much flesh they eat untill they were abused . 12 Miriam she , with Leprosie is smiten as you see ; And Aaron he , must not be free , untill he humbled be . 13 The Spyes are sent , with good intent , into the faithfull Land : But slavish fear , did so appear , the People murmuring stand . 14 Two of the Spyes , are strong and wise , Caleb and Josua they Still faithfull rest , and so are blest when others disobey . 15 Here offerings of severall things of meats , and drinks are owned : And he that seeks , to gather sticks on the Sabbath is stoned . 16 Rebellion , is here made known of Korah and the rest , The earth devowers , the plague ore powers by Atonement it ceast . 17 Amongst the rest , Aaron is best , his Rod doth bud and florish , That he may be , and help to free , and Israell for to nourish . 18 Levi● his charge , is given at large by Ceremoniall Writs ; There portion eke , God doth outspeak of the Priests and Levits . 19 Here we do find , if we do mind , water of Separation ; Which was doubtlesse , for uncleanesse , and there Purification . 20 The People in , Deserts of Zin , for water they did chide● : Then Moses strock , the stonny rock a River out did glide . 21 Gainst Canaanits , Israel fights , at Hormah they prevailed : A Serpent was , then made of Brass , that who look 't at were healed . 22 Og Bashans King , God down doth bring ; Balak for Balaam sends ; His Asse did spy , and speak and cry , and shews where the Angell stands .

23 The Angell he , then plain did see , yet unto Balak came : But he could not , hinder one jot , nor Eclipss Israells fame . 24 Balaam likewise , he Prophesies of Israels happinesse ; He then speaks far , of Jacob's star . and freedom from distresse . 25 Then may we spy , the great folly of Whoredome in the Tent ; That of Zimri , and of Cozbi , that Phinehas did prevent . 26 In Moab plaines , by Jordan streams the People numbred were : Near Jericho , as they did go , in sight of Canaan there . 27 Who shall succeed , Moses indeed as Israells Generall : Josua he , the man must be ; Moses gives him the call . 28 Then offerings here , they do appear , with Sabbaths observation ; New Moons likewise , and sacrifice , with holy Convocation . 29 When Trumpets blow , the People know their solemn Feasting dayes ; Whereof the charge , was very large , in Ceremoniall wayes . 30 The Law alows , that holy vows performed sure shall be ; Who to the Lord doth so accord , his vows perform must he . 31 The Israelites , gainst Midianites engage , Balaam is slain , The Souldiers they , divide the prey , and cleansing must sustain . 32 The Rubinites , and the Gadites , choose their inheritance On this side , th' flood , yet think it good , ore Jordan to advance . 33 Now Israell , their great travell , fourty two Journeys there ; In their distresse , I' th Wildernesse , is here made to appear . 34 Canaans Land , I understand her Borders are made known ; Of each Tribe one , there was alone , that each might have their own . 35 Eight and fourty , is for Levie , of Cities set aside : Of refuge six Cities are sixt , for Manslayers in to ' bide . 36 The Tribes must not , out of their Lot with Heretikes marry ; Least that perchance , th' inheritance , another Name should carry .

THE CONTENTS Of the History of the Fifth Book of MOSES : Called DEUTERONOMIE . 1 NOw Moses he , we plain may see , being near to Jordan side ; A Repetition did begin , Gods promise he applide . 2 With Edomites , and Moabites Israell may not engage : But Sihon Heshbons Land , must be for an inheritage . 3 Og Bashans King , they down did bring that was a Gyant tall ; His Bed nine cupits was in length , four cupits broad withall . 4 Now Moses he , might Canaan see , one Pisgahs Mountain great ; Yet must not pass ore Jordan stream's , his humour to compleat . 5 Obedience , is taught from hence , the Law is here repeated : The People promise to conform ; it s wisht it were compleated . 6 Here Moses saw , what by the Law is Morally commanded , Must be obey'd , unto the end for which it was intended . 7 Let all men fly , Idolatry , and carefull be in Marriage , That they do not dishonor God , nor Religion disparage . 8 God hath done well , to Israell , do not therefore forget : Jehovah's goodnesse which he hath In Jacob shew'd compleat . 9 Isr'ells alone , rebellion is in this place repeated : Their Worshiping the molten Calf , which they as God conceated . 10 Moses did pray , God turns away his wrath , and then did hark ; And gave himself , for to renew his Commandments i' th Ark. 11 Obedience , by exper'ence Israel's advis'd unto ; Gods promises , and threatings is here made known also . 12 Idolatry , all men must fly , and worship God most great : In holy places of worship , they holy things must eat . 13 They must be nice , none must entice them to Idolatry ; Though of their kin , yet they must be stoned untill they die . 14 What was for meat , for them to eat was by the Law recorded , Of flesh , and fish , and flying things , and Levits , Tith's aforded . 15 They must in peace , give a release every seventh year , Unto their Brethren that were bound , that free they might appear . 16 They must not swerve , but must observe their holy Feasting dayes , Of Passover , and seven weeks , and Tabernacles phraise . 17 Hard Matters great , for to compleat , Judges and Priests must end , In Holy place of Justice steat , as the Law doth extend . 18 A portion , is shew'd alone , For Priests , and Levits there : And false Prophets must have there doome Till Shilo doth appear . 19 Cities must be , of refuge three , Priviledg'd in the Land : And witnesses two at the least , to prove a cause in hand . 20 Likewise in War , we see how far the Law doth here proceed ; And in a Siege men must preserve , Fruit-trees whereon they feed . 21 The First-born he , must not we see be disinherited : Through fond affection , but he that sins must be punished . 22 Several things , Moses here brings of manners , and apparell ; Of slanders , rape , and of incest , of Murther , and of quarrell . 23 Here who is fit , for to admit , into the Assembly Is plain recorded ; and a Law against false usury . 24 Moses doth tell , to Israell The Ceremoniall Law ; What is commanded them to do , That they may stand in awe . 25 Stripe must not be , above fourty unto offenders used . Nor Ameleck , is not forgot , that Israell once abused . 26 The offering , is the next thing , of the first fruits that be ; And then Gods Covenant is made known to them in unitie . 27 Here Isr'ells tride , the Tribes divide as Gods command them forces ; On Gerizin the blessers are , Mount Eball shewes the curses . 28 Blessing we see , for them that be just and obedient ; And curses here , pronounced are to all impenitent . 29 Moses applies , former mercies Which Israell had in want , To move them to obedience , and joyn in Covenant . 30 Great mercies we , in promise see for every penitent ; And life and death was set to choose , that all might death prevent . 31 The Law indeed , was set to read , every seventh year : And here Gods charge to Joshua , was made for to appear . 32 Here Jes'runs King , doth praises sing , being ready now to go , To see the Borders of Canaan , and dye one Mount Nebo . 33 Gods Majesty , here plain doth lye , Moses the Tribes doth tell ; And in their Order , doth them bless : Oh happy Israell ! 34 Moses appears , ag'd sixscore years , on Nebo's Mount indeed ; And there in secret yields to death , and Joshua did succeed .

A CONSIDERING-GLASS OF CONTEMPLATION , OR Spirituall Poem upon the Consideration of Persons , qualified with divers graces : Paralleled with the want of them in our dayes , further added . WHen Man at first created was , He was in Eden sett : After Gods Image he was made , Man perfect and compleat . But oh how soon did Man transgress His Makers great command : And did Rebell even at the first , he could not thereby stand . From Adam's Loyns we all did spring , And of that stock are spriggs , Rebellious sons , Transgressors great , Of that wild Olive twiggs . How few like Abell , have we that with God by Prayer obtain ? But Oh how many sins have we ? goodnesse , Cain-like hath slain . Few now like Enoch walk with God , Who was from hence translated : But many like the Old Worlds Sons , With wicked sins are mated . Few Noahs we have in these our dayes , for to preach Righteousness : But many now from God revolt , and turn to Foolishnesse . Few Sems and Japhets have we now , there Fathers shame to cover : But many Ham's are in these dayes , Whose sins God will consider . Oh whose a faithfull Father now , that doth from Abraham spring , Who 's faith was prov'd by tryall great , in his great offering . Or who like Loth out of Sodom , shall have protection : But many like unto Loths wife Look to destruction . Oh who 's a faithfull Mother now , And Wife that doth accord : Sarah like in obedience , Calling her Husband Lord . Or who like Isaak meditates , On Naturall Mineralls ; But some to keep bad Company , are subject to their calls . Oh who like Jacob seeketh now the blessing of the Up-right : But many Esau like , make rack And sale of their Birth-right . Oh who like Joseph's fear'd of sin , When tempted to accord : And say , how shall I do this thing , And sin against the Lord . But oh how many do we see in wickednesse increase ; Committing sin , and count it sport , to talke of uncleanesse . Or who like Moses , now is meek Gods glory to advance ; To stand up for Jehovahs name , and Saints deliverance . Oh who like Phinehas now doth stand Justice to execute , While wickednesse doth so abound , there 's few will it confute . How few good Calebs have we now that wholly follow God ; But manny murmurers we have that never heed his Rod . Or who like Joshua courage takes , Israell to lead , and bring Trough Jordan streames , into the Land of Spirituall being . Now in this day of Jacobs fears , good Lord Some Moses send , That may hold up his hands to thee , whilest Israel doth contend . FINIS .

Courteous Reader , these Books following are sold by Tho . Passenger at the three Bibles on London-Bridge . THe Christians Combate : Or , his true Spiritual Warfare . By C. Love , late Minister of Gods Word in the City of London . The Sinners Warning-piece : Or , Heavens Messenger . By Tho . Robins B. of D. Mans Chief Guide to Salvation . By T. R. B. of D. The Scholars Winter Garment : Or , The Garment of Righteousness . By T. R. A Wonder of Wonders : Or , Gods People the Worlds Wonder . By R. Hough . The School of Learning : Being Prayers for Morning and Evening for every day in the Week ; with Graces before and after Meat , and a short Catechism for Children . The Vertuous Wife is the Glory of her Husband : Being a new Book , shewing the rare qualities of the truly vertuous Woman . Now or Never : work out your Salvation with fear and trembling , &c. Gods Call to Unconverted Sinners . The School of Patience . The Door of Salvation Opened . Safe way to Saving Knowledge . Gods hatred against sin . By R. Hough . Christians Conquest . Gospel Certainty .