A MONUMENT OF GOD'S most gracious preservation of Englandfrom Spanish Invasion, Aug. 2. 1588. and Popish Treason, Novem. 5, 1605.  
To my Posterity.  

GOD'S ancient Church two solemn feasts did keep,  
On two set days, by his own Word directed,  

a Exod. 12.2, 3.  When Pharao's Host was drowned in the deep,  

b Esth. 9.17.  And when proud Haman's treasons were detected.   

Two works of equal grace, but greater wonder,  
The Lord hath done for us, past all man's reason;  
When Papists did attempt to bring us under  

c Aug. 2. 1588.  By Spain's huge Army and 
d Novem. 5. 1605.  damned Percie's treason.   

I, and my house these 
e 1 Sam. 12.14. Luk. 1.49.  great things will remember,  
And in remembrance sanctify two days,  
In August one, the other in November;  

f Psal. 118.24.  Both made by GOD for us to give him praise.   


Psal. 78.4, 6, 7.  Dear children, charge your children after you  
Still to observe these Feasts as I do now.   
Matthew Haviland.