A letter for a Christian family. Directed to all true Christians to read. Which being sealed up in heart and mind, nothing but truth in it you'l find, both old and young, both rich and poor, bear it in mind, keep it in store: and think upon the time to come, for time dot pass, the glass doth run, therefore whilst thou hast time and space, call to the Lord above for grace, then he will surely thee defend, and thou shalt make a happy end. To the tune of, The godly mans instruction

People / Organizations

• W. Thackary ("printed for")
• John Vicars (Author)

Imprint

London] : Printed for W. Thackary, J. M[illet] and A. M[ilbourn], [1682 - 1692

Publication year

1682-1692

ESTC No.

R228306

Grub Street ID

100994

Description

1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (woodcuts) ; obl. 1/2°.

Note

Signed at end: J.V. [i.e. John Vicars]

Bodleian Library ballads database suggests publication date "between 1689 and 1692"; Wing suggests "[1682 or later]"

Verse - "Both young and old, both rich and poor give ear,"

L copy (A5:2(C.20.f.8[269]) printed on the verso of Wing L255, "Lamentable ballad of a combate".