They that were brought up in scarlet - literally, “those who were carried upon scarlet;” young children in arms and of the highest …

Those who were brought up ... —Literally, that were carried (as children are carried). “Scarlet” as in [Referenc…

Here he goes on further and says that those who had been accustomed to the most delicate food had perished from famine. He had said generally that …

They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets
That were brought up in the king's palace, or in the house…

What a change is here! Sin tarnishes the beauty of the most exalted powers and the most excellent gifts; but that gold, tried in the fire, which Ch…

Here, the author describes the hunger of those who once ate luxuriously.

1. He presents the affliction of their hunger.
2. He prese…