for his liuing she reproaâ—heth him bitterly 3. The praier of Tobias Sara Raguels daughter â—nd the things that came vnto her her praier heard the Angâ—â— Râ—phaâ—l sent 4. Precepts and exhortations of Tobias to his sonne 5. Tobias is sent to Rages he méeteth with the Angel Chapters 14. Raphael which did conduct him 6. Tobias deliuered from the fish Raphael sheweth him certaine Medicines he conducteth him toward Sara 7. Tobias marrieth Sara Raguels daughter 8. Tobias driueth away the euill spirit he prayeth to God with his wise Raguel prepareth a graue for his sonne in law Raguel blesseth the Lord. 9. The Angel goeth to Gabellus at the desire of Tobiâ—s The Contents of Tobias which deliuereth the letter and receiueth the money 10. Tobias and his wife thinke long for their sonne Raguel sendeth away Tobias and Sara 11. The returne of Tobias to his father how he was receiued his father hath his sight restored and praiseth the Lord. 12. Tobias declareth to his father the pleasures that Raphael had done him the which he would recompence 13. A thankes-giuing of Tobias who exhorteth all to praise the Lord. 14. Lessons of Tobias to his sonne he prophecieth the destruction of Niniue and the restoring of Hierusalem and the Temple The Booke of Judith hath sixteene Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe building of Ecbatanis Nabuchodonosor made Chapters 16. warre against Arphaxad and ouercame him he threatneth them that would not helps him The Contents of Iudith 2. Nabuchodonosor commanded presumptuoufly that all people should be brought to subiection 3. The people subiect to Holofernes he destroieth their Gods that Nabuchodonosor might onely be worshipped Chapters 16. .4 Eliacim the Priest writeth to Bethulia that they should fortifie themselues they cried vnto the Lord and humbled themselues before him 5. Achior the Ammonite doth declare to Holofernos the manner of the Israelites 6. Holophernes blasphemeth God whom Achior confesseth 7. Holophernes doth besiege Bothulia 8. The parentage life and conuersation of Iudith 9. Iudith humbleth herselfe before the Lord and maketh her praiers for the deliuerance of her people 10. Iudith decketh herselfe and goeth forth of the Citty The Contents of Iudith she is taken of the watch of the Assirians and brought to Holophernes 11. Holophernes comforteth Iudith and asketh the cause of her comming she deceiueth him by her faire words 12. Iudith would not pollute herselfe with the meate of thâ— Gentiles 13. Iudith praieth for strength she smiteth off Holophernes head shée returneth to Bethulia and reioyceth her people 14. Iudith causeth to hang vp the head of Holophernes Achior ioyneth himselfe vnto the people of God the Israelites goe out against the Assirians 15. The Assirians are afraid and flée the Israelites pursue them 16. Iudith praiseth God with a song shée offereth to the Lord Holophernes stuffe her continence life and death all Israell lamenteth her The rest of the Chapters of the Booke of Esther which are neither found in the Hebrwe nor in the Chaldee after the Latine hath sixe Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 11. THe dreame of Mardocheus Chapters 6. 12. Mardocheus vttereth the treason deuised against the King and is therefore rewarded of him 13. The coppy of the letters of Artaxerxes against the Iewes the praier of Mardocheus The Contents of Esther 14. The praier of Esther for the deliuerance of her and her people 15. Mardocheus moueth Esther to goe in vnto the King and make intercession for her people and she performeth his request 16. The coppy of the letters of Artaxerxes whereby hée reuoketh those which he sent first forth The VVisedome of Salomon hath nineteene Chapters The contents of the Chapters viz. 1. HOw we ought to enpuire and search after God who Chapters 19. they are that finde him 2. The imaginations and desires of the wicked and their The Contents of Wisdome counsell against the faithfull 3. The conseruation and assurance of the righteous the Chapters 19. reward of the faithfull who are miserable 4. Of vertue and the commodity thereof the death of the righteous and the condemnation of the vnfaithfull 5. The constantnes of the righteous before the persecutors the hope of the vnfaithfull is vaine the blessednesse of the Saints and godly 6. The calling of Kings Princes and Iudges which are also exhorted to search wisedome 7. Wisedome ought to be preferred aboue all things 8. The effects of wisedome 9. A praier of Salomon to obtaine wisedome 10. The deliuerance of the righteous and destruction of The Contents of Wisdome the enemies commeth through wisedome 11. The miracles done for Israell the vengeance of sinners the great power and mercy of God 12. The mercy of God towards sinners the workes of God are vnreproueable God giueth leisure to repent 13. All things be vaine except the knowledge ot God Idolaters and Idols are mocked 14. The detestation and abominations of Images a curse of him and them that make them whereof Idolatry is procéeded what euills come of Idolatry 15. The voice of the faithfull praising the mercy of God by whose grace they serue not Idols 16. The punishment of Idolaters the benefits done vnto the faithfull 17. The iudgements of God against the wicked 18. The fâ—ry pillar that the Israelites had in Egypt the deliuerance of the faithfull 19. The death of the Egyptians and the great ioy of the Hebrewes The Booke of Jesus the son of Sirach which is called in Latine Ecclesiasticus hath fiâ—tie one Chapters The Prologue of Iesus the sonne of Sirach vnto his Booke Many and great men haue declared wisedome vnto vs out of the Law out of the Prophets and out of other that followed them in the which things Israel ought to be commended by the reason of doctrine and wisedome Therefore they that haue it and reade it should not onely themselues bee wise there-through but serue other also with teaching and writing After that my grand-father Iesus had giuen diligent labour to reade the Law the Prophets and other Bookes that were left vs of our fathers and had well exercised himselfe therein he purposed also to write something of wisedome and good manners to the intent that they which were willing to learne and to be wise might haue the more vnderstanding be the more apt to leade a good conuersation wherefore I exhort you to receiue it louingly to reade it with diligence and to take it in good worth though our words be not â—o eloquent as the famous Orators for the thing that is written in the Hebrewe tongue soundeth not so well when it is translated into other speech not onely this Booke of mine but also the Law the Prophets and other Bookes sounde â—arre otherwise then they doe when they are spoken in their owne language Now in the thirtie eighth yeere when I came into Aegypt in the time of Ptolomie Eâ—erges and continued there a long season I found Bookes there left
benefits done vnto the Iewes are to be ascribed to the mercy of God not vnto their deseruings 37. â—e prophecieth the bringing againe of the people being in captiuity hée sheweth the vnâ—oâ— of the tenne Tribes with the two 38. He prophecieth that Gog and Magog shall come with an appointed hoâ—t into the land of promise 39. He sheweth the destruction of Gog and Magog the graâ—â— of Gog and his hoste 40. The restoring of the Citty and of the Temple that was to câ—me is shewed vnto the Prophet 41. The disposition and deuise of building againe of the Temple and of the other things thereto belonging 42. Of the chamber of the Temple for the Priests and the holy things 43. â—â— sâ—â—th the glory of God going into the Temple from â—â—ence â—â— had before departed 44. â—e â—heweth that the doore of the Temple is shut hee is commanded to vpbraid the people for their â—â—â—ence 45. Of 〈…〉 weights and measures 46. The sacrifice of the Sabaoths and of the new Moones through which doore they must goe in or come out of the Temple 47. The vision of the waters that came out of the Temple Chapters 48. the coastes of the lande of promise and the diuision therof by Tribes 48. The lots of the seauen Tribes the lots of the tenne Tribes The Booke of the Prophet Daniel hath twelue Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe Prophet sheweth the captiuity of Iehoiakim King Chapters 12. of Iuda of the children that were in captiuity the King commandeth to choose which of them should be taught the learning and language of the Chaldeans 2. The dreame of Nabuchodonosor he calleth vnto him sooth-saiers and requireth of them both the dreame and the interpretation thereof 3. The King setteth vp a golden Image which he commandeth to be worshipped Sidrach Misach and Abednego The Contents of Daniel are accused because they despised the Kings commandement 4. Nabuchodonosor dreameth againe 5. Balthasar King of Babilon abusing the vessels of the Temple séeth a hand writing on the wall the sooth-saiers called of the King cannot expound the writing 6. Daniel is made ruler ouer the Lords 7. A vision of foure beasts is shewed vnto Daniel 8. A vision of a strife betwéene a Ramme and a hée Goat 9. Daniel desireth to haue that performed of God which hée hath promised concerning the returne of the people from their banishment in Babilon the death of Christ 10. There appeareth vnto Daniel a man cloathed in linnen which sheweth him wherefore he was sent 11. A prophesie of the Kings of Persia of the Kingdome of Gréece of the Kingdome of Egypt and of the bond thereof of the battel with the Kingdome of Syria Chapters 12. 12. He prophecieth the resurrection of the dead the darknesse of the Prophesie of Daniel The Booke of the Prophet Osee hath foureteene Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe time wherein Osee prophecied the Idolatry of Chapters 14. the people the calling of the Gentiles Christ is the head of all people 2. The people is called to repentance hée sheweth their Idolatry and threatneth them except they repent 3. The Iewes shall be cast off for their Idolatrie afterward they shall returne to the Lord. 4. A complaint against the people and the Priests of Israel 5. Against the Priests and Rulers of Israel the helpe of The Contents of Oseâ— man is vaine 6. Affliction causeth a man to turne to God the wickednesse of the Priests 7. Of the vices and wantâ—nnesse of the people of their punishment 8. The destruction of Iuda and Israel because of their Idolatry 9. Of the hunger and captiuity of Israel 10. Against Israel and his Idols his destruction for the same 11. The benefits of the Lord toward Israel their ingratitâ—de against him 12. He admonisheth by Iacobs example to trust in God and not in man 13. The abomination of Israel and cause of their destruction 14. The destruction of Samaria he exhorteth the Israelites to turne to God who requireth praise and thankes Chapters 14. The Booke of the Prophet Ioel hath three Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. A Prophesie against the Iewes he exhorteth the people Chapters 3. to praier and fasting for the misery that was at hand The Contents of Ioel. 2. Hée prophecieth of the comming and cruelty of their enemies on exhortation to moue them to conuert the loue of Christ towards his people 3. Of the iudgement of God against the enemies of his people The Booke of the Prophet Amos hath nine Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. THe condition and state of Amos and the time of his Chapters 9. prophesie the word of the Lord against Damascus the Philistims Tyrus Idumea and Ammon 2. He prophecieth against Moab Iuda and Israel The Contents of Amos. 3. He reproueth the house of Israel of ingratitude foreshewing Gods most iust punishment for the same strangers are called to see the equity of Gods iudgement against Israel 4. Vnder the name of fat Kine of Basan hée inâ—â—ieth against the Gouernors of Samaria and fore-sheweth their punishment Chapters 9. 5. The Prophet lamenteth the captiuity of Sion he calleth to repentance he describeth the power of God 6. He prophecieth against the Princes of Israel liuing in The Contents of Amos. pleasures 7. God sheweth certaine visions whereby he signifieth the destruction of the people of Israel 8. By a vision of a basket of summer-fruit the end of the Kingdome of Israel is shewed 9. Threatnings against the Temple the subuersion of the people The Booke of the Prophet Abdias hath one chapter The Contents of the Chapter viz. 1. AGainst Edom and the trust that they had in riches Chapter 1. The Booke of the Prophet Jonas hath foure Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. IOnas fled when he was sent to preach a tempest riseth and he is cast into the sea for his disobedience Chapters 4. 2. Ionas is in the fishes belly his praier he is deliuered 3. Ionas is sent againe into Niniuie the repentance of The Contents of Ionas the King of Niniuie 4. The great goodnesse of God towards his creatures The Booke of the Prophet Micheas hath seauen Chapters The Contents of the Chapters viz. 1. OF the destruction of Samaria because of her Idolatrie Chapters 7. 2. Threatnings against the sinfull people they would teach the Prophets to preach 3. Against the Tyranny of Princes and false Prophets 4. The calling of the Gentiles and conuersion of the The Contents of Micheas Iewes 5. Of the destruction of Hierusalem 6. An exhortation to heare the iudgement against Israel being vnkind what manner of sacrifices doe please God 7. A complaint of the little number of the righteous against the truth ought wee not to hold with our greatest friends the prosperity of the Church The Booke of the Prophet Nahum hath three Chapters The Contents of the
exhortation to worship God for his mercies towards Iacobs posterity héerein is prophessed the kingdome of Christ in the time of the Gospell 48. Thankes are giuen to God for the notable deliuerance of Ierusalem from the hands of many Kings the estate whereof is praised for that God is present at all times to defend it This Psalme séemeth to be made in the time of Ahaz â—oâ—aphat Asa or Ezechia for then chiefely was the Citty by forraigne Princes assaulted 49. Gods Spirit mooueth the consideration of mans life shewing that the welthiest are not happiest but noteth how all things are ruled by Gods prouidence who as he iudgeth these worldly misers to euerlasting torments so doth he preserue his and will reward them in the day of his resurrection 1. Thess 1. 50. Hée prophesieth how God will call all Nations by the Gospell and require no other sacrifice of his people but confession of his benefites and thankes giuing and how he detesteth all such as séeme zealous of ceremonies and not of the pure word of God onely 51. Dauid rebuked by the Prophet Nathan for his great offences acknowledged the same to God protesting his naturall corruption wherefore he prayeth God to forgiue his sinnes and renâ—e in him his holy Spirit promising that he will not be vnmindfull of those great graces finally fearing least God would punish the whole Church for his fault he requireth that he would rather encrease his graces towards the same 52. Dauid describeth the arrogant tyranny of Doeg Sauls chiefe shéepe-heard who by false surmises caused Abimeleâ—k and the Priests to be slaine he prophesieth his destruction encourageth the faithfull to trust in God who most sharpely reuengeth his and rendreth thankes for his deliuerance herein is liuely set foorth the kingdome of Antichrist 53. Dauid describeth the crooked nature the cruelty and punishment of the wicked when they looke not for it and desireth the deliuerance of the godly that they may reioyce together The Contents 54. Dauid in great danger through Zephims calleth vpon God to destroy his enemies promising sacrifice for his deliuerance 55. Dauid in great distresse complaineth of Sauls cruelty and falsehood of his familiar acquaintance effectuously moâ—uing the Lord to pitty him then assured of deliuerance he setteth foorth the grace of God as if he had already obteined his request 56. Dauid being brought to Achis the King of Gath 2. Sam. 21. 12. complaineth of his enemies demandeth succour trusteth in God and promiseth to performe his vow which was to praise God in his Church 57. Dauid in the desart of Ziph betrayed by the inhabitants and in the same cause with Saul calleth vnto God with full confidence that he will performe his promise and shew his glory in Heauen and earth against the cruell enemies there fore he rendreth laude and praise 58. Hée describeth his malitious enemies Sauls flatterers who secretly and openly sought his destruction from whome he appealeth to Gods iudgement shewing that the iust shall reioyce at the punishment of the wicked to Gods glory 59. Dauid in great danger of Saul who sent to stay him in his bed declareth his innocency and their fury praying God to destroy all malitious sinners who liue for a time to exercise his people but in the end consume in his wrath to Gods glory for this he singeth praise to God assured of his mercies 60. Dauid now King ouer Iuda after many victories sheweth by euident signes that God elected him King assuring the people that God will prosper them if they approue the same after he prayeth vnto God to finish that he begun 61. Whether he were in danger of the Ammonites or pursued of Absolon heere he cryeth to be deliuered and confirmed in his kingdome promising perpetuall praises 62. Dauid declareth by example and name of God that he and all people must trust in God alone séeing that all without God goeth tâ— nought who onely is of power to saue and that he rewardeth man according to his workes 63. Dauid after his danger of Ziph giueth thankes to God for his wonderfull deliuerance in whose mercies hée The Contents trusteth euen in the middest of misery prophecying the destruction of Gods enemies and contrariwise happinessâ— to all them that trust in the Lord. 2. Samuel 3. 64. Dauid praieth against the false reporters and â—landerers he declareth their punishment and destruction to the comfort of the iust and the glory of God 65. A thankesgiuing vnto God by the faithfull who are signified by Sion and Hierusalem for the choosing preseruation and gouernance of them and for the plenâ—ifull blessing powred forth vppon the earth 66. He erhorteth to praise the Lord in his wonderfull workes he setteth forth the power of God to affray rebels and sheweth Gods mercy to Israel and to prouoke all men to heare and praise his name 67. A sweâ—t praier for al the faithfull to obtaine the fauour of God and to be lightned with his countenance to the end that his way and â—â—dgemâ—nt may be knowne throughout the earth reioycing that God is the gouernor of all nations 68. Dauid expresseth the wonderfull mercies of God towards his people who by all meanes and most strange sorts declareth himselfe to them Gods Church therefore by reason of his premises grace and viâ—toriâ—s doth excell all worldly things wherefore all men are moued to praise God for euer 69. Christ and his elect are figured in Dauids zeale and angâ—â—â—h the malicious cruelty of whose enemies and their punishment Iudas and such traitors noteth who are accursed then gathereth he courage in afflictions and offereth praises to God which are more acceptable then all sacrifices finally he doth prouoke all creatures to praises prophecying of the Kingdome of Christ and building of Iuda where all the faithfull and their séed shall dwell for euer 70. He praieth to be right spéedily deliuered his enemies to be ashamed and all séeke the Lord to be comforted 71. He praieth in faith established by promise and confirmed by the worke of God from his youth to be deliuered from his wicked and cruell sonne Absalon with his consederacy promising to be thankefull therefore 72. Gods Kingdome by Christ is represented by Salomon The Contents vnder whome shall be righteousnesse peace and felicity vnto whom all Kings and nations shall doe homage whose name and power shall endure for euer 73. Dauid teacheth that neither the prosperity of the vngodly nor the affliction of the good ought to discourage Gods children but rather mooue them to consider Gods prouidence and to reuerence his iudgements for that the wicked vanish away like smoke and the godly enter into life euerlasting in hope whereof he resigneth himselfe to Gods hands 74. The faithfull complaint of the destruction of the Church and true Religion vnder the name of Sion and the Altars destroyed and trusting in the might and free mercies of God by his couenant they require helpe and succour for the glory of Gods holy name