Esth 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 [E pithi, e apithi,] 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.

John 2:8