Recently I have re-discovered the fact that King James himself wrote many letters and these have been collected into various volumes. I find it interesting to peek inside the thoughts of the man that God used to bring so many of the best scholars and linguists together for the translating of God's word into English.
The title is a bit lengthy, and the writing is in the 1611 style English, but it is readable.
The workes of the most high and mightie prince, Iames, by the grace of God, king of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, defender of the faith
link here
The link above should take you to page 137, for a section titled
HIS MAIESTIES IN
STRVCTIONS TO HIS
DEAREST SONNE, HENRY
The Prince.
Sound advice for any father to give his son, especially if this son is to be a ruler of men...a few examples
- Fear God
- Make ALL your laws spring from God's laws
