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Article THE COLLECTOR. ← Page 5 of 5
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The Collector.
good of mankind ; both for the stranger , and for him that is born in the land , even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto : tlie work , to search and examine them . May the Lord -pen unto them his good treasure , the heaven , and render to the , pi a recompence according to the works of their hands I And whereas I am not worth } - of the least of all the favours which many honourable men of this nxtton have done me ; and I we !! know
within myself , that my hand is shortened , that it cannot render them a recompence according to the works » -f their hands ; therefore , then said I , Lo ! I come with the volume of the book of the law of Moses—In pace quiescat—written also upon vellumin a handsome character , as it is made use ofin oursynagogues ; and a very ancient book , written also tipon'ivellurn , containing the posterior and twelve minor prophets ; and be- *"
sides , another book , written also upon vellum , containing the five books of the law , the Song of Solomon , Ruth , Lamentations , Ecciesiastes , the book of Esther , Psalms , Proverbs , Job , and lhe lessons that are readout of the Prophets throughout the year : added to them one hundred and eighty ancient books , which had been gathered and bound for king-Charles II . king of Great Britain , with valuable bindings , marked
with his own cypher , allin the holy language , which 1 purchased in my youth ; and behold their names are written in the book of the catalogue that goes with this writing ; for 1 said within myself , may these also be treasured in the midst of the Museum , that they may be a witness in my behalf , that their love is always before-me , and that I am not ungrateful to all the good they have rewarded me with . Wherefore ,- one thing I desire of you , that I will seek after , that vvi
accept my present , this handful of mme , with a pleasant countenance , and that these my books may be placed among those that stand , to be there from generation to generation , that this may be called an offering of sweet savour , and that there they may find rest . NKW as for me , my prayer is unto thee , O Lord , in an acceptable time , for this great nation : Lo ! may the people rise up as a great lionancl lift up himself as a young lion ; may he cryyearoar ;
, , , may he prevail against his enemies ; may the degrees of honour of his excellent majesty be extolled and raised up , and in his palace may every one speak of his glory ; may our eyes see the king in his beauty ! Lol he is our sovereign George II . may his glory be extolled , and bis kingdom exalted ; may be prolong bis days in his kingdom ; for he leadeth his people like a flock ; he is a buckler and .
. shield of freedom and defence to all those that come to trust under the shadow of his dominions ; his righteousness . and devotion endureth for ever . So may God continue him in a state of life , and peace ; may lie get up . very high upon the highest prosperities , in fulness of joy ; may God extend peace to him and his seed after him , like a river ; may he reign , and may they reign ; may he lead , and
may they lead the people with justice and with judgment , and with equity , as at this day , so long as the moon ercdureth ; and tha they may be filled with abundance of peace ,, according to their pleasure , and according- to the wishes of him thatseeketh their peace and wealth for ever ! with a sound heart in faithfulness and truth , London tthisfIay , T ' iursclay , tlie 5 thoftheraontli I . M'N'OR OF MEANEST , of \ v ' M » , of tlie year 5519 from the Creation , j SOLOMON DA CQSTJL VOL . IS . } i h
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The Collector.
good of mankind ; both for the stranger , and for him that is born in the land , even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto : tlie work , to search and examine them . May the Lord -pen unto them his good treasure , the heaven , and render to the , pi a recompence according to the works of their hands I And whereas I am not worth } - of the least of all the favours which many honourable men of this nxtton have done me ; and I we !! know
within myself , that my hand is shortened , that it cannot render them a recompence according to the works » -f their hands ; therefore , then said I , Lo ! I come with the volume of the book of the law of Moses—In pace quiescat—written also upon vellumin a handsome character , as it is made use ofin oursynagogues ; and a very ancient book , written also tipon'ivellurn , containing the posterior and twelve minor prophets ; and be- *"
sides , another book , written also upon vellum , containing the five books of the law , the Song of Solomon , Ruth , Lamentations , Ecciesiastes , the book of Esther , Psalms , Proverbs , Job , and lhe lessons that are readout of the Prophets throughout the year : added to them one hundred and eighty ancient books , which had been gathered and bound for king-Charles II . king of Great Britain , with valuable bindings , marked
with his own cypher , allin the holy language , which 1 purchased in my youth ; and behold their names are written in the book of the catalogue that goes with this writing ; for 1 said within myself , may these also be treasured in the midst of the Museum , that they may be a witness in my behalf , that their love is always before-me , and that I am not ungrateful to all the good they have rewarded me with . Wherefore ,- one thing I desire of you , that I will seek after , that vvi
accept my present , this handful of mme , with a pleasant countenance , and that these my books may be placed among those that stand , to be there from generation to generation , that this may be called an offering of sweet savour , and that there they may find rest . NKW as for me , my prayer is unto thee , O Lord , in an acceptable time , for this great nation : Lo ! may the people rise up as a great lionancl lift up himself as a young lion ; may he cryyearoar ;
, , , may he prevail against his enemies ; may the degrees of honour of his excellent majesty be extolled and raised up , and in his palace may every one speak of his glory ; may our eyes see the king in his beauty ! Lol he is our sovereign George II . may his glory be extolled , and bis kingdom exalted ; may be prolong bis days in his kingdom ; for he leadeth his people like a flock ; he is a buckler and .
. shield of freedom and defence to all those that come to trust under the shadow of his dominions ; his righteousness . and devotion endureth for ever . So may God continue him in a state of life , and peace ; may lie get up . very high upon the highest prosperities , in fulness of joy ; may God extend peace to him and his seed after him , like a river ; may he reign , and may they reign ; may he lead , and
may they lead the people with justice and with judgment , and with equity , as at this day , so long as the moon ercdureth ; and tha they may be filled with abundance of peace ,, according to their pleasure , and according- to the wishes of him thatseeketh their peace and wealth for ever ! with a sound heart in faithfulness and truth , London tthisfIay , T ' iursclay , tlie 5 thoftheraontli I . M'N'OR OF MEANEST , of \ v ' M » , of tlie year 5519 from the Creation , j SOLOMON DA CQSTJL VOL . IS . } i h