The poor man's counsellor; or, The married man's guide : If God hath blest thee with a careful wife, take my directions how to lead thy life; tho' riches thou dost want, yet thou shalt find, far greater wealth in a contented mind: thy honest labour shall thy charge maintain, being truly got, not by unlawful gain. To the tune of, The poor man's comfort, &c.

The poor man's counsellor; or, The married man's guide : If God hath blest thee with a careful wife, take my directions how to lead thy life; tho' riches thou dost want, yet thou shalt find, far greater wealth in a contented mind: thy honest labour shall thy charge maintain, being truly got, not by unlawful gain. To the tune of, The poor man's comfort, &c.

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Imprint:	Newcastle upon Tyne : Printed and sold by John White, [1730?]
Description:	1 online resource (1 sheet ([1] p.)) : ill. (woodcuts)
Language:	English
Subject:	Ballads, English -- 18th century. Ballads, English. Broadsides -- England -- 18th century.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11529406

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Notes:	Date of publication suggested by cataloger. Reproduction of original in the British Library. Copy cut and mounted. Verse: "Come friend if thy leisure permit thee to stay, " Roxburghe ballads Rox. III. 396 Early English books tract supplement interim guide C.20.f.9[397] Early English books tract supplement interim guide C.20.f.9[396]

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