A sermon preached before the Artillery Company at St. Andrews Vndershaft, August the 30th 1670 and at their earnest request, published / by William Durham.
A SERMON Preached before the Artillery Company, at St. Andrews Ʋndershaft, August the 30th. 1670. I COR. XVI. 13. Watch ye, stand fast in the Faith, quit your selves like men; be strong.
A SERMON Preached before the artillery Company, At Saint Andrews Ʋndershaft, August the 30th. 1670. I COR. XVI. 13. Watch you, stand fast in the Faith, quit your selves like men; be strong.
Not that I should read a Military Lecture, being utterly unacquainted with the Learning of the Tacticks, and never having (that I know of) so much as seen that Book of Jasher, which teaches the use of the Bow.
Not that I should read a Military Lecture, being utterly unacquainted with the Learning of the Tactics, and never having (that I know of) so much as seen that Book of Jasher, which Teaches the use of the Bow.
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1. Watch ye; A Metaphor taken from Sentinels in an Army, whose office is to be upon their Watch-Tower, to observe the motions of the Enemy, that there be no sudden assault or irruption into the Camp or City, and to give the Alarum of any approaching danger.
1. Watch you; A Metaphor taken from Sentinels in an Army, whose office is to be upon their Watch-Tower, to observe the motions of the Enemy, that there be no sudden assault or irruption into the Camp or city, and to give the Alarm of any approaching danger.
When an Enemy is neer the Camp, or Beleagures the Garrison, it becomes every Soldier not only to be awake, but to be circumspect and attend the Motions of the Enemy.
When an Enemy is near the Camp, or Beleagures the Garrison, it becomes every Soldier not only to be awake, but to be circumspect and attend the Motions of the Enemy.
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What a great oversight and what a desperate hazard it is to be found sleeping, we may see in the case of Saul and his Army, when David came and took away his Spear and his Pitcher, while he and his men were all fast asleep:
What a great oversight and what a desperate hazard it is to be found sleeping, we may see in the case of Saul and his Army, when David Come and took away his Spear and his Pitcher, while he and his men were all fast asleep:
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The Church is an Army too, an army with Banners; The Lord of Hoasts is both her Van and Rere; her Soldiers are Angels, Martyrs, Apostles, all Christians;
The Church is an Army too, an army with Banners; The Lord of Hosts is both her Van and Rear; her Soldiers Are Angels, Martyrs, Apostles, all Christians;
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When the Church is resembled to an Army, then the Ministers are called Watchmen; when to a Flock, they are stil'd Shepheards. He doth but ill discharge the Office of a Watchman, who is never on the Guard but on Pay-dayes: nor he the Office of a Shepheard, who never sees his Flock but at Shearing time. An Army hath no greater Enemies then such Watchmen; nor can a Flock meet with verier Wolves then such Shepheards.
When the Church is resembled to an Army, then the Ministers Are called Watchmen; when to a Flock, they Are Styled Shepherds. He does but ill discharge the Office of a Watchman, who is never on the Guard but on Pay-dayes: nor he the Office of a Shepherd, who never sees his Flock but At Shearing time. an Army hath no greater Enemies then such Watchmen; nor can a Flock meet with verier Wolves then such Shepherds.
would you know what an Enemy he is? Hear S. Paul, the Major General of the Heathen-Christian Army. Eph. 6.12. We wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, (terms of weakness and diminution) but against Principalities and Powers, against Spiritual wickedness in high Places.
would you know what an Enemy he is? Hear S. Paul, the Major General of the Heathen-Christian Army. Ephesians 6.12. We wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, (terms of weakness and diminution) but against Principalities and Powers, against Spiritual wickedness in high Places.
for their Condition, they are Great, Principalities and Powers; for their Nature, they are Spirits, who have got the advantage of the ground too, they are in high places;
for their Condition, they Are Great, Principalities and Powers; for their Nature, they Are Spirits, who have god the advantage of the ground too, they Are in high places;
In that last and great conflict which the Captain of our Salvation had with the Prince of darkness, those great Commanders, Peter, James, and John, who had the honour and happiness to tryal a Pike under his imediate conduct, were drowsie and fell asleep;
In that last and great conflict which the Captain of our Salvation had with the Prince of darkness, those great Commanders, Peter, James, and John, who had the honour and happiness to trial a Pike under his Immediate conduct, were drowsy and fell asleep;
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He knows your works, your tribulation, patience, watchfulness, what they are, and will suddenly come to give every Soldier his pay, according to his works.
He knows your works, your tribulation, patience, watchfulness, what they Are, and will suddenly come to give every Soldier his pay, according to his works.
the best way to be watchfull is to exercise sobriety, sobriety is a most necessary duty for a Soldier. A drunken Soldier cannot watch; and a sleepy Watchman betrays himself and his trust.
the best Way to be watchful is to exercise sobriety, sobriety is a most necessary duty for a Soldier. A drunken Soldier cannot watch; and a sleepy Watchman betrays himself and his trust.
and thou hast neither a foo• to stand, nor a hand to fight? Take heed therefore least at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfetting and drunkenness,
and thou hast neither a foo• to stand, nor a hand to fight? Take heed Therefore lest At any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and Drunkenness,
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2. Watch and Pray are usually joyned together, we cannot subsist without prayer, we cannot pray without watchfulness. We stand not by our own strength,
2. Watch and Pray Are usually joined together, we cannot subsist without prayer, we cannot pray without watchfulness. We stand not by our own strength,
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A duty, then which nothing is more frequently commanded to a Christian Soldier; Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free. Stand fast in one spirit. Stand fast in the Lord.
A duty, then which nothing is more frequently commanded to a Christian Soldier; Stand fast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free. Stand fast in one Spirit. Stand fast in the Lord.
There was among the Romans a Military Oath given to all their Soldiers, obliging them to be faithfull to their Generals and their Cause. We have all of us taken Sacramentum Militiae; Our Baptismal vow ingages us to be faithful Soldiers to God,
There was among the Romans a Military Oath given to all their Soldiers, obliging them to be faithful to their Generals and their Cause. We have all of us taken Sacramentum Militiae; Our Baptismal Voelli engages us to be faithful Soldiers to God,
and all this we are ingaged to, not only by promise, but by a solemne Vow made to God, before Angels and Men; we were not only unjust but forsworn, if we should not keep it.
and all this we Are engaged to, not only by promise, but by a solemn Voelli made to God, before Angels and Men; we were not only unjust but forsworn, if we should not keep it.
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Who is more odious then a Renegado who is sentenced as a Skellum, and hang'd in effigie? What greater persidiousness then for a Soldier, transire in castra inimicorum, to run from his Colours into the Enemies Camp,
Who is more odious then a Renegado who is sentenced as a Skellum, and hanged in effigy? What greater perfidiousness then for a Soldier, transire in Castles Enemies, to run from his Colours into the Enemies Camp,
What will you answer when the Devil shall plead with Christ for your souls at the last day? as Saint Cyprian brings him in, pleading his title to those who profest themselves Christians,
What will you answer when the devil shall plead with christ for your Souls At the last day? as Saint Cyprian brings him in, pleading his title to those who professed themselves Christians,
for my part, Non crucem pectuli, non cruorem fudi, non coelum promisi, &c. I never suffered upon the Cross for these men, never shed one drop of blood for them, never promised them Heaven;
for my part, Non crucem pectuli, non cruorem fudi, non coelum promisi, etc. I never suffered upon the Cross for these men, never shed one drop of blood for them, never promised them Heaven;
Be thou thy self a just Judge, and give sentence, whose they are, Thine or Mine. Consider, I beseech you, what defence you can make against such a Plea!
Be thou thy self a just Judge, and give sentence, whose they Are, Thine or Mine. Consider, I beseech you, what defence you can make against such a Plea!
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This is that which is chiefly meant in all the former Scriptures, and which Saint Jude bids us earnestly to contend for. Be ye stedfast and unmoveable, saith Saint Paul, as to points of Faith;
This is that which is chiefly meant in all the former Scriptures, and which Saint U^de bids us earnestly to contend for. Be you steadfast and Unmovable, Says Saint Paul, as to points of Faith;
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and was School-Master to Ptolomeus Philadelphus, that great Lover and Advancer of Learning ) that he was so thin and spare of body that he was fain to sole his Shoes with thick Plates of Lead,
and was School-Master to Ptolemy Philadelphus, that great Lover and Advancer of Learning) that he was so thin and spare of body that he was fain to sole his Shoes with thick Plataea of Led,
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How many are there that want such a poise and ballance in matters of Religion? Perfect Moons-Men, who hardly appear two days in the same shape, of the same mind.
How many Are there that want such a poise and balance in matters of Religion? Perfect Moons-Men, who hardly appear two days in the same shape, of the same mind.
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they begin in Scepticism, and (which is the genuine product) end in Atheism: But for you, being rooted and grounded in the Truth and the Love of it, hold fast the profession of your Faith firm unto the end. But,
they begin in Scepticism, and (which is the genuine product) end in Atheism: But for you, being rooted and grounded in the Truth and the Love of it, hold fast the profession of your Faith firm unto the end. But,
Nor do I value the sufferings of a Romish Priest, though he hath the hardiness to dye at Tyburne; he is not punisht for obeying God, but for disobeying the just Lawes of his lawfull Prince. A man may suffer as a Busie-body, or as an Euil-doer, and he hath the amends in his own hands, he hath his reward.
Nor do I valve the sufferings of a Romish Priest, though he hath the hardiness to die At Tyburn; he is not punished for obeying God, but for disobeying the just Laws of his lawful Prince. A man may suffer as a Busybody, or as an Euil-doer, and he hath the amends in his own hands, he hath his reward.
If through ignorance, negligence, or perversness, a Soldier forsakes his place, and breaks Discipline, he casts his Division, it may be the whole Company into Confusion, and makes an easier entrance for the Enemy.
If through ignorance, negligence, or perverseness, a Soldier forsakes his place, and breaks Discipline, he Cast his Division, it may be the Whole Company into Confusion, and makes an Easier Entrance for the Enemy.
When the Holy Ghost would describe an Army that should be invincible, and bear all before them, he sayes, that they should march every one in his way, and none should break their Ranks.
When the Holy Ghost would describe an Army that should be invincible, and bear all before them, he Says, that they should march every one in his Way, and none should break their Ranks.
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But when these are neglected, or trampled under foot, she is quite another thing (like Samson without his looks) she may be a Multitude, a Rout, but will hardly bear the name of an Army.
But when these Are neglected, or trampled under foot, she is quite Another thing (like samson without his looks) she may be a Multitude, a Rout, but will hardly bear the name of an Army.
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Every one that can Exercise a smal Party, may not presently Beat up his Drums, Array, and lead men to the Field, to destroy whomsoever he fancies to be an Enemy, till he have received a Commission.
Every one that can Exercise a small Party, may not presently Beatrice up his Drums, Array, and led men to the Field, to destroy whomsoever he fancies to be an Enemy, till he have received a Commission.
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And yet how Common hath it been for one that hath gotten but the gift of the Tongue, a knack of talking, with a large stock of Confidence, to invade the Pulpit, and make himself an Officer and Teacher in the Church? He that was never so much as a Corporal in the Schools, will be a Captain in the Church, and every Lansprizado thinks himself a Collonel. He will obey no Orders but those of his own making;
And yet how Common hath it been for one that hath got but the gift of the Tongue, a knack of talking, with a large stock of Confidence, to invade the Pulpit, and make himself an Officer and Teacher in the Church? He that was never so much as a Corporal in the Schools, will be a Captain in the Church, and every Lansprizado thinks himself a Colonel. He will obey no Order but those of his own making;
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When he is commanded to March, he will Retreat; when to Wheel to the Right, he will be sure to do it to the Left. As one once-complained, Ordo Militum nunc est Ordinem non tenere:
When he is commanded to March, he will Retreat; when to Wheel to the Right, he will be sure to do it to the Left. As one once-complained, Ordo Militum nunc est Ordinem non tenere:
He therefore adds, NONLATINALPHABET, Quit your selves like men; an expression we find 1 Sam. 4.9. where the Philistims encouraging their Men to Battel, use these words, Be strong, and quit your selves like men, O ye Philistims.
He Therefore adds,, Quit your selves like men; an expression we find 1 Sam. 4.9. where the philistines encouraging their Men to Battle, use these words, Be strong, and quit your selves like men, Oh the philistines.
NONLATINALPHABET is translated by Vir, and both Words in their several Languages signifie not any mean or ordinary Person, but a Man of Worth, Valour, and Prowess; so sayes David to Abner, Art not thou a Man, a valiant Man, a worthy Person, there is none like thee? But the Words import more;
is translated by Vir, and both Words in their several Languages signify not any mean or ordinary Person, but a Man of Worth, Valour, and Prowess; so Says David to Abner, Art not thou a Man, a valiant Man, a worthy Person, there is none like thee? But the Words import more;
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A form of speech, much like those frequently used in Scripture to excite and stirr up, to animate and incourage Soldiers to behave themselves manfully and with undaunted Resolution.
A from of speech, much like those frequently used in Scripture to excite and stir up, to animate and encourage Soldiers to behave themselves manfully and with undaunted Resolution.
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1. He must quit himself like a man in bearing hardships; Sufferance, which is a well compactedness and ability of Body, and a natural stoutness and resolvedness of mind, to bear hardness, is the first requisite to the making of a Compleat Soldier. He must be able to feed low, to lye hard, to endure heat and cold, hunger, thirst, and nakedness.
1. He must quit himself like a man in bearing hardships; Sufferance, which is a well compactedness and ability of Body, and a natural stoutness and resolvedness of mind, to bear hardness, is the First requisite to the making of a Complete Soldier. He must be able to feed low, to lie hard, to endure heat and cold, hunger, thirst, and nakedness.
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Effeminacy may sneak in a Court, but must not be admitted into the Camp. He that cannot sleep but in a Feather Bed, not eate but at a French Ordinary, nor break his sleep, will never do much service in a sharp War. He that spends his time between the Comb and the Glass; and (as Seneca said of such Carpet-Knights) Mallet rempublicam turbari quam comam, had rather an Army should be routed,
Effeminacy may sneak in a Court, but must not be admitted into the Camp. He that cannot sleep but in a Feather Bed, not eat but At a French Ordinary, nor break his sleep, will never do much service in a sharp War. He that spends his time between the Comb and the Glass; and (as Senecca said of such Carpet-Knights) Mallet Res publicam turbari quam Coman, had rather an Army should be routed,
not like those delicate Youths in the History, who were no sooner toucht in their tender Faces by their Enemies Weapons but they threw downe their owne, and runn away.
not like those delicate Youths in the History, who were no sooner touched in their tender Faces by their Enemies Weapons but they threw down their own, and run away.
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The Lacedemonian Women were wont to charge their Sons when they went out to Battel, Ʋt aut vivi cum armis in conspectum earum venirent, aut mortui in armis referrentur;
The Lacedaemonian Women were wont to charge their Sons when they went out to Battle, Ʋt Or Vivi cum armis in conspectum earum venirent, Or Deads in armis referrentur;
how great soever, whether they be fastings, mortifications, pulling out of Right Eyes, cutting off of right hands, giving up their bodies to torments and to death it self, can terrify or affright them.
how great soever, whither they be Fastings, mortifications, pulling out of Right Eyes, cutting off of right hands, giving up their bodies to torments and to death it self, can terrify or affright them.
Being dyed red in his own blood, Arm'd at all points with the Apostles Armour, he stands ready to encounter all difficulties, expecting his reward from Christ in Heaven.
Being died read in his own blood, Armed At all points with the Apostles Armour, he Stands ready to encounter all difficulties, expecting his reward from christ in Heaven.
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his Sword as well as his Target, the sword of the Spirit as well as the buckler of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation, whereby he may be able to stand and to withstand in the evil day.
his Sword as well as his Target, the sword of the Spirit as well as the buckler of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation, whereby he may be able to stand and to withstand in the evil day.
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In all those Epistles to the seven Churches where Heaven is promised under several Metaphors, still, Vincenti Dabitur, the hidden Manna, the white stone, &c. is given to him that overcometh.
In all those Epistles to the seven Churches where Heaven is promised under several Metaphors, still, Vincent Dabitur, the hidden Manna, the white stone, etc. is given to him that Overcometh.
4. But I hasten to the last thing in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET, shew your selves strong by keeping your Enemies under, NONLATINALPHABET is fortiter impero, to command and rule,
4. But I hasten to the last thing in the Text,, show your selves strong by keeping your Enemies under, is fortiter impero, to command and Rule,
When the Philistims had conquered Israel, they left them neither Sword nor Spear, nor so much as a Smith amongst them to sharpen their Axes or their Ox goads.
When the philistines had conquered Israel, they left them neither Sword nor Spear, nor so much as a Smith among them to sharpen their Axes or their Ox goads.
and effeminated their Spirits, by imploying them in mean and sordid work, that they might neither have courage nor advantage to give him further trouble.
and effeminated their Spirits, by employing them in mean and sordid work, that they might neither have courage nor advantage to give him further trouble.
Hast thou been a Swearer, Drunkard, unclean person? hath God opened thine Eyes to see thy faults? Given thee a heart to repent of them, grace to break their yoak from off thy neck? now make use of thy best wisdome and valour to keep them under. Be not again intangled with them,
Hast thou been a Swearer, Drunkard, unclean person? hath God opened thine Eyes to see thy Faults? Given thee a heart to Repent of them, grace to break their yoke from off thy neck? now make use of thy best Wisdom and valour to keep them under. Be not again entangled with them,
Of all Postures, none so ill becomes the true Convert, as Faces about, and as you were, which is but according to the Proverb, to return with the Dog to his vomit, and with the Sow to her wallowing in the mire.
Of all Postures, none so ill becomes the true Convert, as Faces about, and as you were, which is but according to the Proverb, to return with the Dog to his vomit, and with the Sow to her wallowing in the mire.
The Devil indeed is a cunning and sore Enemy, but he could not so eassly hurt us, were there not a false party in our bosomes, which were ready to invite him, and to open the Gates to let him in.
The devil indeed is a cunning and soar Enemy, but he could not so eassly hurt us, were there not a false party in our bosoms, which were ready to invite him, and to open the Gates to let him in.
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Consider, I beseech you, how unreasonable a thing it is, that Man, a Noble Creature, made after the likeness of God, should so far degenerate, is to have his ear boared, and become a willing slave to the Prince of darkness.
Consider, I beseech you, how unreasonable a thing it is, that Man, a Noble Creature, made After the likeness of God, should so Far degenerate, is to have his ear bored, and become a willing slave to the Prince of darkness.
How unseemly a thing it is to see Hercules spinning at Omphale's distaffe? Samsons head lolling in Dalilah's lap? and him, who could snap asunder the strongest coards like twine threads, held captive with one of her Locks? how unmanly a sight it is to see him who can command men, to be conquered by women? and those who have subdued Armies, to be mastred by their own brutish Lusts.
How unseemly a thing it is to see Hercules spinning At Omphale's distaff? Samsons head lolling in Dalilah's lap? and him, who could snap asunder the Strongest coards like twine threads, held captive with one of her Locks? how unmanly a sighed it is to see him who can command men, to be conquered by women? and those who have subdued Armies, to be mastered by their own brutish Lusts.
1. Watch ye, (as I doubt not but you will) against whatsoever Enemies to the Publique Peace, Ne aliquid detrimenti capiat respublica, that the Common-weale incur no damage,
1. Watch you, (as I doubt not but you will) against whatsoever Enemies to the Public Peace, Ne Aliquid Detrimenti Capita Respublica, that the Commonweal incur no damage,
Count every Article of Religion as well worth contending for as a Crown, and that it would be your honour (should you be call'd to it) to follow the Noble Army of Martyrs, which is march't before you, giving Testimony to the Gospel, by their dearest blood.
Count every Article of Religion as well worth contending for as a Crown, and that it would be your honour (should you be called to it) to follow the Noble Army of Martyrs, which is marched before you, giving Testimony to the Gospel, by their dearest blood.
Stand fast in your Faith and Allegeance to our Gracious Soveraign, and become not upon any sollicitations or pretences, either Authors or Fauters of any faction.
Stand fast in your Faith and Allegiance to our Gracious Sovereign, and become not upon any solicitations or pretences, either Authors or Fauters of any faction.
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Receive the Impressions of your spiritual Enemies with Patience, and repell them with courage; Put on the whole Armour of God, get into Gods way, and keep there;
Receive the Impressions of your spiritual Enemies with Patience, and repel them with courage; Put on the Whole Armour of God, get into God's Way, and keep there;
Thus fighting, you may live with Comfort, and dye with Confidence, and say with St. Paul, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is Laid up for me a Crown of righteousness;
Thus fighting, you may live with Comfort, and die with Confidence, and say with Saint Paul, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is Laid up for me a Crown of righteousness;
There must be many hands to win that Crown, which one only Head must wear. But here every Souldier shall have a Crown. The Crown is not only for me (saith the Apostle) but for every one, that fights and conquers?
There must be many hands to win that Crown, which one only Head must wear. But Here every Soldier shall have a Crown. The Crown is not only for me (Says the Apostle) but for every one, that fights and conquers?
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A Crown of Myrtle, which was given in their Ovations; Nor of Lawrel, which was given to their greatest Conquerours, in their most stately triumphs: nay further yet. Not,
A Crown of Myrtle, which was given in their Ovations; Nor of Laurel, which was given to their greatest Conquerors, in their most stately Triumphos: nay further yet. Not,
To the enjoyment of which Crown, he of his infinite mercy bring us, who is the Captain of our Salvation, who was Crown'd with Thorns, and suffered death for our sakes,
To the enjoyment of which Crown, he of his infinite mercy bring us, who is the Captain of our Salvation, who was Crowned with Thorns, and suffered death for our sakes,
(a) Nihil magis in acis custodiendum est, quam ut omnes milites ordinem incedendi servent: Periculum enim ab hostibus semper gra•issimuin sustinet divisus & inordinatus exercitus. — Vegetius de re Milit. l. 7.
(a) Nihil magis in acis custodiendum est, quam ut omnes Militias ordinem incedendi servient: Periculum enim ab hostibus semper gra•issimuin Sustinet divisus & inordinatus Exercitus. — Vegetius de re Milit l. 7.
Disce feriri, Disce Mori; syllaba una brevis aut longior tua facta variabit, vel occides vel occides, ad utrumlibet horis locisque omnibus te paratum exh•be. Fr. Petrarch.
Disce feriri, Disce Mori; syllaba una brevis Or longior tua facta variabit, vel occides vel occides, ad utrumlibet horis locisque omnibus te Paratum exh•be. Fr. Petrarch.
