Humiliation, being proud of his name, determined to retain it in the family—for he had one—but as he had began to worship at St. Dionis Backchurch, the entries of baptism lie there, the spelling of his surname being slightly altered:
“1630, Nov. 18. Baptized Humiliation, son of Humiliation Hyne.”
This son died March 11, 1631-2. Humiliation père, however, did not sorrow without hope, for in a few years he again brings a son to the parson:
“1637-8, Jan. 21. Baptized Humiliation, son of Humiliation Hinde.”
Humility is preferable to Humiliation. Humility Cooper was one of a freight of passengers in the Mayflower, who, in 1620, sought a home in the West. A few years afterwards Humility Hobbs followed him (Hotten, “Emigrants,” p. 426):
“1596, March 13. Baptized Humilitye, sonne of Wylliam Jones.”—Warbleton.
“1688, May 5. Buried Humility, wife of Humphey Paget.”—Peckleton, Leic.
Had it not been for Charles Dickens, Humble would not have appeared objectionable:
“1666-1667, Jan. 29. Petition of Dame Frances, wife of Humble Ward, Lord Ward, Baron, of Birmingham.”[46]—C. S. P.
All Saints, Leicester, records another saintly grace: