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Letter to Editor
November 24, 1758
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A poetic letter from Stratham, New Hampshire, dated November 22, responds to verses published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, criticizing the author for spreading slander and discord instead of pursuing honest labor, citing scripture and proverbs to advocate humility and diligence.
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Stratham, New Hampshire, Nov. 22.
A Word of Instruction to the Author of the Verses dated at this Place the 8th Instant, inserted in the New-Hampshire Gazette the last Week.
Men need both fear, to Preach and Hear,
What some for Truth exhibit:
GOD and the King, permit the Thing
Oft, that deserves the Gibbet.
Nor Christ nor his Apostles ever taught,
That Men averse to Labour, therefore ought,
To think themselves commission'd by the Lord,
To scatter Slanders and foment Discord.
'Tis prov'd from Scripture, and who will may find it,
'Mong Christian Laws, tho' some refuse to mind it,
That a Mechanic when a Christian made,
Is not by that, oblig'd to quit his Trade.
A faithful Architect--a skilful Master,
Must needs regret it, as a sad Disaster,
When Bunglers rend his Work to drive his Nails
yet faster.
Ne Sutor ultra Crepidam.
Humility and Diligence in his particular Calling, is every Man's Glory.
A Word of Instruction to the Author of the Verses dated at this Place the 8th Instant, inserted in the New-Hampshire Gazette the last Week.
Men need both fear, to Preach and Hear,
What some for Truth exhibit:
GOD and the King, permit the Thing
Oft, that deserves the Gibbet.
Nor Christ nor his Apostles ever taught,
That Men averse to Labour, therefore ought,
To think themselves commission'd by the Lord,
To scatter Slanders and foment Discord.
'Tis prov'd from Scripture, and who will may find it,
'Mong Christian Laws, tho' some refuse to mind it,
That a Mechanic when a Christian made,
Is not by that, oblig'd to quit his Trade.
A faithful Architect--a skilful Master,
Must needs regret it, as a sad Disaster,
When Bunglers rend his Work to drive his Nails
yet faster.
Ne Sutor ultra Crepidam.
Humility and Diligence in his particular Calling, is every Man's Glory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poetic
Ethical Moral
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Morality
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Slander
Christian Duty
Honest Labor
Humility
Scripture
Discord
What entities or persons were involved?
Author Of The Verses Dated At This Place The 8th Instant
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Author Of The Verses Dated At This Place The 8th Instant
Main Argument
the author of the verses is criticized for using religion as an excuse to spread slander and discord rather than engaging in honest labor; true christians should remain diligent in their trade and practice humility.
Notable Details
References To Christ And Apostles' Teachings
Cites Scripture On Christian Laws
Latin Proverb 'Ne Sutor Ultra Crepidam'
Poetic Structure With Rhyme