The old man's life renewed by Heavenly providence. OR, A strange (yet true) relation of one Mr. Macklian, a man of an hundred & sixteen years old who when he was about the age of fourscore years old, his strength failed him, and his eyesight grew dim; he was likewise deaf of hearing, and feeble of speech, but now of late the Lord hath shown such a miracle upon him, that he is now become as a young man again; for his hearing and speech is come perfectly to him, and ●is eyesight is so good that can write or read the smallest print that is, without Spectacles ●is teeth which were decayed and rotten out of his head, there are new ones come in their places: and having lost the old hair from off his head, there is now fine young tender hair growing upon the same, like the hair of a Child of two years old. All these strange Wonders are to be seen upon the Gentleman, whose name is Mr. John Macklain, dwelling and living (so long as God's pleasure is) in Northumberland, in the Town of Lesbury, he being the Parson and Minister of the Parish preacheth two Sermons every Sabbath day, where many hundreds of people comes far and near to hear him Preach and to see the wonders of the Lord. The Lord that rules both heaven and earth with his Almighty powerful hand Hath many strange examples sent unto the people of England: But never the like of this before was known or seen of any man, In those same parts wherein we live, since first of all the world began. Therefore with patience now give ear, and hearken to the matter well: The truth, and nothing but the truth, I am prepared for to tell. 〈◊〉 Lesbury in Nor●humberland one Master Macklain dwelling there, He parson of the Parish was, and well beloved far and near: A hundred and sixteen years of Age, this Minister is known to be, Whose eyes through age were grown so dim that he at all could hardly see, His Legs and joints so feeble were, that he could hardly stand or go, His strength and hearing was decayed so was his tongue and speech also. But still he did the best he could, among his Parishioners to preach, Being well known in former time, the way of godl●nesse to teach, Yet some that spiteful neighbours were, which then were dwelling there about, Did use all means that they could do, by violence for to turn him out And said because he 〈…〉 there Minister he 〈…〉 The reason why, 〈…〉 nor could 〈…〉 But 〈…〉 My friend and kindred are decayed, my wife and children dead and gone, No one have I to take my part, but only Christ my Lord alone. Therefore if't be thy will, O Lord, out of this world me for to take, Or else to send me some relief, even for thine own sweet mercy's sake. Now mark the wonders of the Lord, what miracles were brought to pass Upon that aged Minister, 〈◊〉 I will tell you how it was. The miracles are only these, that God in mercy hath restored, Him to his former strength again, an● comfort doth to him afford. His age seems now to be renewed, as to the world it may appear, Though he before was almost dead, he now can very well speak or hear: His ●yes that were so dusk and dim, an● also sunk into his head, Are now so quick and lively grown, that without spectacles he can read, And ●ince his teeth were rotten out, there new ones come in the old ones place His b●ows, and cheeks are fat and fair, wrinkls worn out of his face, And to be brief the limbs of his, are every one revived again, Fro● head to foot from top to toe 〈…〉 the world appeareth pl … An●●ow he do 〈…〉 INDEX TO VOLUME THE FIRST. A Page ACCEPT, dear love, these shadows of my grief 432 A lark some time did breed 464 All in a May morning, in the merry month of May 448 All youthful Virgins, to this song give ear 430 All hail to the days 24 Although I am a country lass, a lofti mind I bear a 52 All you that cry O hone O hone 101 Alderman in a morning fair, as I road to take the air 120 All you that cry O hone O hone 185 Alderman you that merry lives do lead 210 All you that fathers be, look on my misery 276 Alas I am in love and cannot speak it 290 All you that fathers be 331 All you that are to mirth inclined 374 Among the Nine all nymphs divine 194 A noble marquis, as he did ride a hunting 302 Amyntas on a summer day 415 A poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree 54 A poor Essex man that was in great distress 286 A rich merchant man that was both grave and wise 104 As I came thorough the north country 1 As I walked forth of late 12 As I lay musing all alone 44 As I went forth one summer's day 84 As I went through the meadows green 98 As I was walking all alone 196 As I lay musing all alone 326 As I went through the north country 343 As I lay slumbering in my bed one night 376 As't was my chance to walk abroad 413 As Phoebus in the lustrious air 416 Attend my masters and listen well 30 A thousand times my love commend 90 As't was my chance to walk abroad 349 Attend my masters and give ear 404 Attend you lovers and give ear 428 Audience, audience, gallants all 476 Awake from sin, vain man, awake 134 A wedding hay, a wedding ho 348 A young man lately wedded was 96 Ay me not too high in things above thy reach 106 B. Bacchus, the father of drunken sowls 298 Behold the touchstone of true love 278 Behold O Lord a sinner in distress 136 Be merry my friends, and list a while 138 Be merry my hearts, and call for your quarts 150 Behold the touchstone of true love 232 Both young men, maids, and lads 344 Break heart and die, I may no longer live 82 C. Christmas is my name, fare have I gone 48 Come my best and dearest 4 Come hither the merri'st of all the Nine 20 Come bachelors, and married men 28 Come, come my brave gold 40 Come neighbours follow me 46 Come mourn, come mourn with me, ye loyal lovers all 59 Come Joan, by thy own dearest husband sit down 82 Content thyself my love, and do not die 83 Come all you young pupils, that yet have no skill 142 Come you lusty northern lads 186 Come love, let's walk into the spring 198 Come, and do not musing stand 214 Come hither good fellows, come hither 286 Complain my lute, complain on him 316 Come gentlemen all, and listen a while 362 Come little babe, come silly soul 387 Come follow, follow me 408 Come, come my dear that art so pretty 438 D. Diogenes that laughed to see 154 Diana and her darlings dear 386 Down in a garden sits my dearest love 243 Draw near you country girls 384 F. Fair Angel of England, thy beauty most bright 58 Fairest mistress cease your moan 156 Farewell, farewell my dearest deer 318 Fare in the north country (as I have heard tell) 354 Fie upon love, fond love, false love 192 Fond love why dost thou dally 126 Forth from my sad and darksome cell 299 From Oberon in fairy land 230 G. Give ear my loving countrymen 340 Good morrow old father Starket 146 Good morrow neighbour Gamble 262 Gold ta'en from the King's harbingers 356 Good children refuse not these lessons to learn 402 Good your worship cast your eyes 474 Good your worship cast your eyes 478 Grieve no more sweet husband, to grieve it is in vain 39 H. Hang sorrow, let's cast away care 170 Hark, hark, methinks I hear one speak 281 Hark, hark, methinks I hear one speak 348 Hark, hark, methinks I hear one speak 412 Here is presented clearly to the eye 132 Henry, our Royal King, would ride a hunting 178 Henry, our Royal King, would ride a hunting 228 How shall we, good husband, now live this hard year 38 Herd you not lately of a man 264 I. I am a fair maid, if my glass do not flatter 452 I am a woman poor and blind 8 I am a lusty beggar and live by others giving 42 I am a young woman and fain I would have 240 I am a poor man God knows 352 I am a prisoner poor 367 If there were employments for men as have been 34 If any are infected, give audience a while 76 If death would come and show his face 92 If any standers by that leads a single life 152 If Rosamond that was so fair 162 If all the world and love were young 205 If any man or woman in country and in city 334 I have an hostess pretty 172 I have for all good wives a song 266 I have a love so fair 322 I'll tell you a jest which you'll hardly believe 18 Imprimis when men do begin 164 In that fair fragrant month of May 56 In the gallant month of June 86 In the days of old when fair France did flourish 102 In summer time, when folks make hay 112 In summer time, when leaves grew green 176 In Rome a nobleman did wed 220 In searching famous Chronicles 226 In searching ancient Chronicles 300 In times of yore sure men did dote 314 In Niniveh old Toby dwelled 420 In London dwelled a merchant man 447 Joy to the person of my love 224 I read in ancient times of yore 252 It was a lady's daughter 9 It was a blind beggar that long lost his sight 10 It is an old saying that few words are best 36 It was my chance not long time since 16 It was an old man and his poor wife 332 It was a brave soldier that long lived in wars 370 Jury came to Jerusalem 394 It was a worthy Lord of Lorn 212 I wander up and down 317 I wish for no man's riches 660 I was a Scotchman, a Scotchman lewd of life 470 I will persuade him thus and say 480 K. Kind cousin David prithee stay 274 Kind gentlemen will you be patiented a while 360 L. Late in the morning as I abroad was walking 218 Lament your sin, good people all lament 78 Like to a dove cote never haunted 208 Live with me and be my love 205 Long have I lived a bachelors' life 380 Loving mortal in love I here exhort all 415 M. Mas Malt he is a gentleman 342 Must the absence of my mistress 320 My children dear well mark my words 144 My mother's a good old woman 294 My bleeding heart with grief and care 442 My masters all give ear a while 458