to the Reader.
Doctrine of our Forefathers, and ancient Wiſemen.
This will be the right kingly Ruby, and moſt excellent ſhining Carbuncle, of the which it is ſaid, That he doth ſhine and give light in darkneſs, and to be a perfect Medicine of all imperfect Bodies, and to change them into the beſt Gold, and to cure all Diſeaſes of Men, eaſing them of all pains and miſeries.
Be therefore, gentle Reader, admoniſhed, that with me you do earneſtly pray to God, that it pleaſe him to open the hearts and ears of all ill hearing people, and to grant unto them his bleſſing, that they may be able to know him in his Omnipotency, with
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