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Joseph Hall, a renowned English writer, was born on July 1, 1574, and died on September 8, 1656. Known for his satirical works, Hall's influence has been profound on subsequent literature and thought.

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“Death did not first strike Adam, the first sinful man, nor Cain, the first hypocrite, but Abel, the innocent and righteous. The first soul that met with death, overcame death; the first soul that parted from earth went to heaven. Death argues not displeasure, because he whom God loved best dies first, and the murderer is punished with living.”

Men Firsts Soul Earth Death Dies Heaven Mets Strikes Arguing Innocent God Love Adam Righteous Murderer Hypocrite Cain Displeasure Abel

Book:Works: With Some Account of His Life and Sufferings

Source: Works: With Some Account of His Life and Sufferings

“Mark in what order: first, our calling; then, our election; not beginning with our election first. By our calling, arguing our election.”

Firsts Order Calling Mark Election Arguing

Book:The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Containing forty-three sermons

Source: The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Containing forty-three sermons

“I first adventure, follow me who list And be the second English satirist”

Firsts Adventure Lists Follow Me Satirist

Author:Joseph Hall

“We must first pray, that God would make us wise; before we can wish, he would make us happy.”

Firsts Wish Wise Praying

Book:The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Devotional works

Source: The Works: Now First Collected : with Some Account of His Life and Sufferings. Devotional works