Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Esther 1:8

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none did compel: Every person drank what he pleased. Among the Greeks, however, each guest was obliged to keep the round, or leave the company. hence the proverb Η πιθι, η απιθι, Drink, or begone. Mr. Herbert, in his poem entitled "The Church Porch," has severely reprobated this vile custom. In Britain, however, this demoralizing custom is now almost destroyed, and a new era of social pleasure is arising, by temperate habits, increased domestic comforts, and the spread of gospel truths. Jer 35:8, Jer 51:7; Hab 2:15, Hab 2:16 the officers: Joh 2:8 Esther 1:9

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