That honourable estate of Matrimony, which was sanctified i… - John Lyly

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That honourable estate of Matrimony, which was sanctified in Paradise, allowed of the Patriarches, hallowed of the olde Prophets, and commended of al persons.

John Lyly

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John Lyly (Lilly or Lylie) (c. 1553 – 1606) was an English writer, best known for his Euphues (1579).

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Alternative Names: John Lylie • John Lylly • John Lilly • John Lily

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