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HYMN FOR

QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY.
By Sir Walter Scott, Bart.

THIS hymn is inserted in a volume of devotional poetry, written and adapted to the weekly Church Service of the year, by the late Right Reverend Reginald Heber, D. D. Bishop of Calcutta.

The day of wrath, that dreadful day,
When heaven and earth shall pass away,
What power shall be the sinner's stay?
Whom shall he trust that dreadful day?

When shriv❜lling like a parched scroll,
The flaming heav'ns together roll;
When, louder yet, and yet more dread,
Swells high the trump that wake the dead.

Oh, on that day, that wrathful day,
When man to judgment wakes from clay,
Be thou, oh Christ! the sinner's stay,
Though heaven and earth shall pass away.

CURIOUS

GRANT OF HENRY THE EIGHTH.

(For the Olio.)

THE following is a copy of an Original Grant under the sign manuel of King Henry the Eighth, to a Lady Lucye, who appears to have been a maid of Honor to his Queen. The original is preserved in the Chapter-house, Westminster, and was discovered about four years since, by the present learned Keeper of the Records :

By the King,

We wol and comande you to allewe

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Item, at our Chaundrye Barr in Wynter evry night, oon preket, and foure Syses of Waxe, wt eight Candell white Lyghte, and oon Torche.

Item, at or Picherhouse, Wokely, Six White Cuppes.

Item, at evry tyme of our remoeving, oon hoole Carte for the Carriage of hir Stuff. And these our Lres shal be your sufficient Warrant and Discharge, in this behalf, at all tymes hirafter.

Yeven under our Signet at our Manour of Esthampstede, the xvjth day of July, the xiiijth yere of our Reigne (Signed). HENRY.

To the Lord Steward of our Household, the Treasurer, Comptroller, Cofferer, Clerk of our Grene Clothe, Clerks of the Kechyn, and to all others our Hed Officers of our sayd Household, and to evry of theym.

Glossary to the above.

Allewe, i. e. allow.
Hinsforth-henceforth.

Dyat-diet.

Oon-one

Kechyn-kitebin.

Chete Loff-means a poor loaf or one of coarse quality.

Maunchett-the smallest or finest sort

of bread.

Panatry-pantry.
Dyner-dinaer,
Pese-piece.

Stroke of Roste-implies the beef was to

Messe-mess.

dailly from hinsforth unto our Right be a cut of roasted beef.
Dere and Welbilovede the Lady Lucye,
into hir Chambre the Dyat and fare her-
after ensuying.

Furst, evry mornyng at Brekefast oon
chyne of Beyf, at our Kechyn, oon
Chete Loff, and oon Mauncher at our
Panatry Barr, and a Galon of Ale at our
Buttrye Barr.

Item, at Dyner, a Pese of Beyfe, a Stroke of Roste, and a Reward at our said Kechyn, a cast of Chete Bred at our Panatry Barr, and a Galon of Ale at our Buttrye Barr.

Item, at afternone, a Manchet at our Panatry Barr, and half a Galon of Ale at our Buttrye Barr.

Item, at supper a Messe of Porage, a Pese of Mutton, and a Reward at our said Kechyn, a cast of Chete Brede at our Panatry, and a Galon of Ale at our Buttrye.

Item, at after supper, a Chete Loff and

Slyd-from slidden, the old word for falien, as used here it means four large pieces of wood from felled or fallen timber.

Chaundrye-chandlery, small ware.
White Lyghte-candles of tallow.
Wokely-weekly.
Hoole-whole.

GAY'S OPERAS.

THE incredible success of the Beggar's Opera was supposed to be entirely owing to the squibs that it played off against the court. Many of these, though let off by Gay, who was a disappointed candidate for court favour, were charged by Pope, whose wit ignited into a fiercer fire.

The song of Peachum, as written by Gay, was less severe, until Pope altered the two last lines :—

The Priest calls the lawyer a cheat,
The lawyer be-knaves the Divine,
And the Statesman, because he's so great,
Thinks his trade is as honest as mine.

These stood in Gay's manuscript

And there's many arrive to be great
By a Trade not more honest than mine.

The still more audacious verses, which the "Wasp of Twickenham" could claim entirely as his own, in the song of Macheath, after his being taken, were,

Since Laws were made for every degree,
To curb vice in others as well as in me,
I wonder we han't better company
Upon Tyburn Tree.

These, it appears, were not noly Pope's, but most of the satirical parts pointed at the court and the courtiers, which make so considerable a part of the opera, were contributed by his epigrammatic pen.

The opera of Polly, a sequel to the Beggar's Opera, and still more satirical and daring, the lord chamberlain would not permit to appear on the stage. Rich, the manager, who had engaged to bring it out at Covent Garden, was sadly chagrined at this prohibition, as he had reckoned much upon its success.-Angelo's Rem.

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COMFORTS OF CONCEITEDNESS. By Mrs. Hofland.

"SOME men are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them;" but he who enjoys happiness as the consequence of his greatness is distinct from all three. It is not in the triumph of the warrior, the power of the statesman, the ancestral

dignities of the nobleman, or the increasing wealth of the merchant, that happiness can be found, if such advantages are not accompanied by a proudly joyous consciousness of superiority which condenses and combines all that is most precious in fame, Nature, riches, or sovereignty itself. alike generous to all, bestows this happy temperament, this substantial sense of tangible greatness, as freely in one situation of life as another ; and although our northern climate and calculating habits forbid the buoyant spirit of happy conceitedness to appear frequently amongst us, yet English pride will sometimes furnish an admirable, perhaps an enviable specimen.

Jonathan Honeywood, grocer and teadealer, tallow chandler, and general dealer, in the populous village where I resided some five and twenty years ago, always appeared to me, not only the most contented, but the most blissful man I have ever seen, heard, or read of. There was nothing shadowy, or unreal in his felicity, nothing vapoury or mutable in his sense of enjoyment; for it was established on a perfect conviction, that his own wisdom, knowledge, wealth, and importance,-in one word, his greatness was unparalelled.

Mr. Honeywood, when I first knew him, was a hale man, on the right side of fifty, well to do in the opinion of his neighbours, and, in his own conception, uniquely, and even magnificently situated; his form resembled one of his own sugar casks, elongated to five foot six, and his round, full, yet handsome face, in its expression partook the character of the conients. Oh! what a mantling, creaming glow of self-complacency illuminated his countenance, when he welcomed his first customers, who generally smiled in return, though there were not wanting among them the cold, the critical, and the ascetic, who

"Seldom smiled, or smiled in such a sort,
As if they mocked themselves."

or, in this case, mocked their proud and bustling neighbour. Far happier, however, were those who partook his self-satisfaction, and listened with greedy eats to the assurance, (constantly given them,) that his teas grew on the finest spot of ground in all China, and were reserved by the East India Company for his especial demand. His sugars he might call incomparable, for the canes were cultivated in a peculiar manner, and the extraction conducted by a chemical process used only for him, as the best customer of the Colony; his nutmegs were

grown in the most beautiful garden in Ceylon, by an old school-fellow, who would not sell them to any other purchaser, and, as for his soap and candles he would say, rising two inches perpendicularly as he spoke, "they need no commendation-I make them myself.'

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A stranger might mistake this for the enipty boast of a shop-keeper eager for gain, no such thing! Mr. Honeywood had persuaded himself long ago, that it was all true, and was merely a part of that greatness which environed and pervaded all things connected with him, and of course, with that business, which he did really manage with ability. In like manner his family was, so far as he could judge, the very finest in the county; at any rate, the parish could show nothing like it. "True! his eldest was a little wild, but youth was the season for enjoyment, and for his part he liked John's spirit. There were people who thought James idle; but, in point of fact, he was only studious, he was really proud of his genius. The younger brats were only denominated "dear little angels," despite of greasy faces and dirty pinafores; and his daughter pronounced "incomparable." The defect in her shape really a mercy, for a perfect beauty was a source of endless anxiety, he should have quite enough to do, as the guardian of so sweet a creature."

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"As for his wife," Mr. Honeywood generally dropt into a soft, but neither timid nor melancholy cadence, when he touched upon this tender topic, my wife I may say, is-that is, no persons can live better together than myself, and Mrs. Honeywood."

This fact was indisputable, for his own good temper neutralized the acidity of hers, his industry supplied her extravagance, and his activity superseded her negligence; to all which failings his selflove rendered him blind, for how could his helpmate escape imbibing his perfection; by the force alone, of contiguity? It is true, that, as he was the most loyal of men, he was in the habit of referring much of his connubial felicity to his possession of the same virtues and tastes which characterized the good old king.' On these occasions, he affected a knowledge of the sovereign's habits and person, retailed his conversations, or dilated on his domestic virtues, with the familiarity of a groom of the household, altogether surprising to those who were aware that he had never approached within a hun dred miles of the royal person.

The same happy intimacy with his subject dilated his rotund form, and animated his bombastic eloqnence, when the

exploit of any British hero formed the subject of his eulogizing relation. I have seen him twirl his pyramidal papers, and lay them down one after another, with the air of a conqueror, whilst he descanted on the fire and the feelings of Nelson, or protested that Sir Sydney Smith had managed the Pasha of Jaffa, as well as he could have done it himself; and much do I question whether either of these great men had more satisfaction in their achievements than he had. This happy adaptation of another's talents, or rather power, he possessed of diffusing himself into the minds of others, thus inspiring them with wisdom and valour, was, indeed, a gift the proudest might envy.

Often would he address the schoolmaster, or the exciseman, with, "Well my friend, have you seen the paper today? I find that Mr. Pitt has acted exactly as I advised, and Admiral Jarvis has fulfilled my wishes to a T. They are going to make him a peer-that is rightI said it must be done, and I shall illuminate for his victory in such a manner as will make the Squire and the Parson look about them."

Notwithstanding such acts of occasional rivalry, Mr. Honeywood was always on the best terms with both these gentlemen; for the former was a very unpretending man of ancient family, whose history the grocer knew better than himself, being, indeed proud of the antiquity of the Honeywoods, who were originally retainers at the Hall. The latter had much of that quiet humour, which could not fail to be amused with the peculiarities of one who was at once ludicrous and estimable, and who, being a staunch churchman, an upright and humane overseer, was frequently admitted to his study, or met in his vestry. In every other point wherein Mr. Honeywood could exhibit his passion for display, on these occasions he wisely omitted none, (for he observed, "that he loved to be appreciated properly by a learned man and a gentleman)" but there was no point on which he made his importance so absolute, as that which belonged to the military character, it was probably, that which the clergyman would feel the most strongly.

'Tis true, Mr. Honeywood, as a member of the Yeomanry Cavalry, (that corps which he assured all his customers, Buonaparte himself deemed invincible,) could not, at that time, be deemed fit for efficient service. He was now," more fat than that chief beseemed," his straight jacket pinioned those mighty arms, which should have restored peace to Europe, and his narrow buck-skins and pinching boots

forbale return to his equestrian exercises; but the consciousness that he had been a soldier," bore his spirits up." If he had not mounted i' th' imminent deadly breach," yet it is certain, that he had "i' th' elegant lively review," when a real general was present; and this glorious recollection was crowning moments for his self-approbation. It rendered his loyalty, courage, competence, industry and ability, incontrovertible; "If he could not argue at a vestry-meeting, decide at the poorhouse, and carry all before him at the Wheat-Sheaf,' who could?"

Fare thee well, honest old Honeywood. Age must have reduced thy loud sonorous pipe, ere this, to❝ childish treble;" thou canst no longer (despite of summer's heat and winter's frost,) place th" broad shoulders against the buttress, and protest that thou wilt support the church, and thence harangue on the necessity of erecting new stocks, and erasing new principles.

If death hath levelled thee with the statesmen, whom thou applauded, and the heroes whom thou lauded, let it not be forgotten, that, with all thy harmless and happy conceit, thou wert ever the poor man's friend, and that, whilst haranguing, in magisterial tones on the fate of nations, many a time hast thou dropped an unbought parcel into the basket of the aged widow, or refreshed, with a draught of thy best ale, the parched lips of the weary mendicant.

Friendship's Offering.

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so very severe in his punishments towards highwaymen, that hardly any that were taken and tried by him escaped without hanging. The exercise of such severity, made the fraternity resolve upon making an example of his worship, which they executed according to the manner here given: "they lay in wayte for him not far from Tyburne, as he was to cume from his house at Bucks; had a

halter in readiness, brought him under the gallowes, fastened the rope about his neck, his hands tied behind him, (and servants bound,) and then left him to the mercy of his horse, which he called Ball. So he cried, Ho Ball! Ho Ball! Ho Ball!' and it pleased God that his horse stood still till somebody came along, which was half a quarter of an hour or more. He ordered this horse, for the service he had been to him in his need, to be well kept as long as he lived; which order was performed to the letter."

OLD NICK.

As cunning as, or as deep as Old Nick, is an old proverb, and accounted for in the following way by Dr. Cocchi, who says, that it alludes to old Nicholas Machiavel, and so came afterwards to be perverted to the devil.

POLTROON.

This term is derived from pollice truncato, from a practice of cutting off the thumb, to avoid military service, of which St. Mark, according to Jerome, set the example.

HONOUR.

Owen says the word honour is derived from the Hebrew word hon (riches), and the French or (gold). Bion the philosopher says, that riches are the nerves of all human actions, and that neither valour nor ability could subsist without them. W. P.

Ellustrations of History

KNIGHT'S HOSPITALLERS.

As the series of embellishments commen ced in our last number illustrates a subject derived from the wars in Palestine, which form so striking a feature in the early centuries of history, we think we cannot do better than devote a small portion of our work to some account of the orders of knighthood, which arose out of those religious contests.

The first order that originated when the Holy Land began to grow famous by the expeditions of Christian Princes, was the Knights Hospitallers, which took place

about the year 1099, under Girard or Girardus; but more anciently it is stated, there were Hospitalars under John the Patriarch of Alexandria, who for his liberality to the poor was surnamed Eleemosynarius; but these were not Knights, out poor Alms-men, who resided in the Hospital of St. John Baptist at Jerusalem, they were under rules or orders without naving any honour annexed to them, and were supported by the charity of the merchants of Amalfi, a city of Italy. The Hospital that these Alms-men resided in was afterwards enlarged and rebuilt by Girard, who took the same saint for the patron of their order. After this transaction they became possessed of wealth and lands, and about the year 1100, Jordan Brisset, a rich and religious man, built them a house and endowed it with lands, near St. John-street, West Smithfield, part of which is now standing, and known by the name of St. John's Gate, which building belonged to one of the priors of St. John of Jerusalem, and from their apparently great austerity in living, they obtained vast possessions in England, especially in the county of Warwick, where they had lands in Grafton, Chesterton, Preston, Bagot, Whitmarsh, Newbold Pacie, Bilney, and numerous other places. The qualifications to obtain the highest order of this Knighthood, were that the party must be eighteen years old, and not less, of an able body, and well descended from worshipful parentage, not born of Jewish or Turkish parents. No one of base birth, except the illegitimate son of a Prince, could be admitted, Fuller says there being honour in that dishonour." The habiliments of this order was a red belt with a white cross, and a black cloak or mantle having thereon a white cross of Jerusalem, or a cross crossed, which is five crosses together, in memory of our Saviour's five wounds. Their statutes were devised by Raimondis de Padis, their first master. Fulier observes there was some difference between their habit in peace and in war.' Their profession was a religious vow to fight against infidels, to entertain and protect pilgrims coming to the Holy Sepulchre, and to live in poverty, chastity, and obedience. Their second master made many additions to their rules, ordering, that they should receive the sacrament three times a year, and hear mass once a day if possible, and abstain from dealing in merchandize, and also refrain from becoming usurers, to avoid fighting duels, and to stand neuter in the quarrels of princes.

"But, it is given to most religious orders, to be clear in the spring, and

miry in the stream. As these hospitallars grew rich, they unlaced themselves from the strictness of their first institution, and fell into all kinds of licentiousness. Their poverty was a cozenage of the world, for whilst their order sued in forma pauperis, they were possessed of nineteen thousand manors in christendom. St. Bernard, in speaking of their chastity, said that their time was mostly spent between lewd women and banquets. And it is not to be wondered at if their forced virginity was the parent of great uncleanness, for in common, those who vow not to go the high way of God's ordinance, often frequent base and unwarrantable bye paths."

The ceremonies observed in the creation of these Knights were as follows, a sword with a cross hilt, is in the first place delivered to them, as a token that they must be valiant, and defend the cause of religion; with this sword they are struck three times over the shoulder to teach them patiently to suffer for Christ, the sword is then wiped, to denote that their life must be undefiled. Gilt spurs are then put upon them, because they are to scorn wealth at their heels; they then take a taper in their hands, which is typical that they are to light others by their exemplary lives; after this they heard mass, and their formalities were ended.

In the year 1291, Sultan Serapha drove them from their possessions in Palestine, and compelled them to take refuge in Cyprus, leaving in their haste all their wealth behind hidden in a vault, which was fetched for them three centuries afterwards by the gallies of Malta. Twenty years after their flight into Cyprus, they fitted out a fleet under Fulke de Videret, their grand master, and obtained possession of the Island of Rhodes for their seat; but this place of resort also, after many sturdy assaults was won by the Turks in 1523. Upon the loss of Rhodes they went to Nice in Piedmont, which city was granted to them by Charles Duke of Savoy. From this place they went to Syracuse in Sicily, where they fought valiantly to defend the country for Charles V; but this monarch not liking their residing in his dominions, he assigned to them the isle of Malta, to be holden by them upon their grand masters paying yearly, by way of tenure, a falcon as an acknowledgment that they held it of him, at which place they now continue under the appellation of Knights of Malta.

The order in England was suppressed by the Eighth Henry, when he dissolved the Monastic Institutions; his daughter Mary, during her reign attempted to restore them, but they lost all during the reign of her successor Elizabeth.

J.

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