But among the Romans, and even among their Military Men, there were not a few, who, living among the Jews, had grown into a liking of their Religion, and became Proselytes to it:
But among the Roman, and even among their Military Men, there were not a few, who, living among the jews, had grown into a liking of their Religion, and became Proselytes to it:
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There is no necessity therefore to suppose (as some have done) that these Soldiers, mentioned in the Text, were Jews, bearing Arms under the Romans, but we may with better reason believe they were Romans, Proselyted ('tis like) to the Jewish Religion.
There is no necessity Therefore to suppose (as Some have done) that these Soldiers, mentioned in the Text, were jews, bearing Arms under the Roman, but we may with better reason believe they were Roman, Proselyted (it's like) to the Jewish Religion.
And there is this Argument to prove they were Romans, That the Charge given them by John the Baptist in the Text, referrs to those Violences and Depredations, which GARRISON - Soldiers are too apt to commit in Foreign Countries:
And there is this Argument to prove they were Roman, That the Charge given them by John the Baptist in the Text, refers to those Violences and Depredations, which GARRISON - Soldiers Are too apt to commit in Foreign Countries:
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Which Charge had been less necessary to Jewish Soldiers, who in all reason cannot be thought to have committed those Disorders among their own Countrymen.
Which Charge had been less necessary to Jewish Soldiers, who in all reason cannot be Thought to have committed those Disorders among their own Countrymen.
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1. The Persons here called Soldiers, under which Denomination we are to understand Men engaged in a Military Life as their proper Calling, in contradistinction to those that bear Arms without making it their particular Profession.
1. The Persons Here called Soldiers, under which Denomination we Are to understand Men engaged in a Military Life as their proper Calling, in contradistinction to those that bear Arms without making it their particular Profession.
All that are taught the use of Warlike Weapons, that they may defend their Country in case of an Invasion, may be called Soldiers, but not in a strict Notion.
All that Are taught the use of Warlike Weapons, that they may defend their Country in case of an Invasion, may be called Soldiers, but not in a strict Notion.
2. The Duty incumbent on such, with regard, not to the time when they are abroad in the Field fighting against the Enemy (there are other Duties sit to be recommended to them at that time but when they are dispersed into GARRISONS,
2. The Duty incumbent on such, with regard, not to the time when they Are abroad in the Field fighting against the Enemy (there Are other Duties fit to be recommended to them At that time but when they Are dispersed into GARRISONS,
wherein after I have mentioned the Exorbitancies, and Oppressions, we the Inhabitants of this Place did so lately groan under, I shall take notice of the present case we enjoy, through the Excellent Conduct of him that hath now the chief command amongst us.
wherein After I have mentioned the Extravagancies, and Oppressions, we the Inhabitants of this Place did so lately groan under, I shall take notice of the present case we enjoy, through the Excellent Conduct of him that hath now the chief command among us.
but it hath been often Disputed, whether Men may make a Trade of Killing, and take up the Sword for Pay, which is the true Notion of Soldiers. The Question is here decided in the Affirmative.
but it hath been often Disputed, whither Men may make a Trade of Killing, and take up the Sword for Pay, which is the true Notion of Soldiers. The Question is Here decided in the Affirmative.
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and yet when they come, and enquire of him what they shall do to be saved , he doth not bid them throw away their Arms, which he must have done had the Calling been unlawfull,
and yet when they come, and inquire of him what they shall do to be saved, he does not bid them throw away their Arms, which he must have done had the Calling been unlawful,
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This himself declared, by saying that his Kingdom was not of this World, meaning, that his Business was not to meddle with the Temporary Affairs of Men, otherwise than to oblige all Persons to live Justly,
This himself declared, by saying that his Kingdom was not of this World, meaning, that his Business was not to meddle with the Temporary Affairs of Men, otherwise than to oblige all Persons to live Justly,
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But such unlawful Callings there be (if base and sordid Occupations deserve the Name) as of Bawds, Panders, Wizzards and the like, who live by these Crafts as others do by the most laudable Professions.
But such unlawful Callings there be (if base and sordid Occupations deserve the Name) as of Bawds, Panders, Wizards and the like, who live by these Crafts as Others do by the most laudable Professions.
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In the Ancient Church, when Men professing any of these unlawful Arts , became Christians, they were not admitted to Baptism till they had Renounced them.
In the Ancient Church, when Men professing any of these unlawful Arts, became Christians, they were not admitted to Baptism till they had Renounced them.
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Thus we read Acts 19. 19. That many that had used curious Arts, that is, that had practised Magick, being coverted by Paul 's Preaching, brought their Books, and burnt them;
Thus we read Acts 19. 19. That many that had used curious Arts, that is, that had practised Magic, being coverted by Paul is Preaching, brought their Books, and burned them;
though I think some of those Callings were not so properly evil in themselves, as because they had too near a Communication with the Superstitions of those Times.
though I think Some of those Callings were not so properly evil in themselves, as Because they had too near a Communication with the Superstitions of those Times.
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But whatever censures the Church passed on such Professions, we do not find that when Men, whose proper Character it was to bear Arms, embraced the Christian Religion, and desired Baptism;
But whatever censures the Church passed on such Professions, we do not find that when Men, whose proper Character it was to bear Arms, embraced the Christian Religion, and desired Baptism;
We do not read (for example) that when Cornelius the Centurion (of whom mention hath been made before) and Sergius Paulus Proconsul of Cyprus (for that also was a Military Command) came over to the Faith, they were obliged to give up their Commissions,
We do not read (for Exampl) that when Cornelius the Centurion (of whom mention hath been made before) and Sergius Paulus Proconsul of Cyprus (for that also was a Military Command) Come over to the Faith, they were obliged to give up their Commissions,
Therefore in the Apostolical Constitutions 'tis expresly ordained, That, when a Soldier shall desire Baptism, he shall be taught to abstain from Violence, to accuse no Man falsly,
Therefore in the Apostolical Constitutions it's expressly ordained, That, when a Soldier shall desire Baptism, he shall be taught to abstain from Violence, to accuse no Man falsely,
Even in those earlier Days, and under Pagan Emperors, the Roman Camps, and GARRISONS were filled with Christian Soldiers; who thought it no more unlawful for them,
Even in those earlier Days, and under Pagan Emperor's, the Roman Camps, and GARRISONS were filled with Christian Soldiers; who Thought it no more unlawful for them,
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'Tis true, while those Emperors continued Pagan, and turned Persecutors (as many of them did) the Christians in their Armies were exposed to Inconveniencies that made them often decline the Service;
It's true, while those Emperor's continued Pagan, and turned Persecutors (as many of them did) the Christians in their Armies were exposed to Inconveniences that made them often decline the Service;
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for Instance, In taking the Military Sacrament, or Oath they were required to Swear by Jupiter and Mars, and the other Heathen Gods. They were set to guard Idol Temples .
for Instance, In taking the Military Sacrament, or Oath they were required to Swear by Jupiter and Mars, and the other Heathen God's They were Set to guard Idol Temples.
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Nay, they were urged to turn their Swords against their Fellow-Christians, as in the case of the Famous Thebean Legion, under Maximinian, a Legion of Christian Soldiers , who being commanded to Swear that they would Persecute the Christians,
Nay, they were urged to turn their Swords against their Fellow-Christians, as in the case of the Famous Theban Legion, under Maximinian, a Legion of Christian Soldiers, who being commanded to Swear that they would Persecute the Christians,
But whenever there was a Relaxation of those things wherein they could not comply without Prostituting their Consciences, the brave and generous Christians returned to their Arms;
But whenever there was a Relaxation of those things wherein they could not comply without Prostituting their Consciences, the brave and generous Christians returned to their Arms;
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But then chiefly were all Objections removed, when the Emperors became Christians, and the Military Oath was changed into an Invocation of the Blessed Trinity ,
But then chiefly were all Objections removed, when the Emperor's became Christians, and the Military Oath was changed into an Invocation of the Blessed Trinity,
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And so much I thought necessary to say ▪ for the satisfaction of those that bear Arms now under Christian Kings, and serve them in their just and necessary Wars.
And so much I Thought necessary to say ▪ for the satisfaction of those that bear Arms now under Christian Kings, and serve them in their just and necessary Wars.
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I shall add, that None did more Honour to the Religion of our Lord than those Ancient Christian Soldiers, who never thought the Military Character was to have a peculiar Latitude;
I shall add, that None did more Honour to the Religion of our Lord than those Ancient Christian Soldiers, who never Thought the Military Character was to have a peculiar Latitude;
And the Roman Empire while it stood, owed not more its frequent Successes o'er the Barbarous Nations, in its latter Age, to their extraordinary Valour and Gallantry,
And the Roman Empire while it stood, owed not more its frequent Successes over the Barbarous nations, in its latter Age, to their extraordinary Valour and Gallantry,
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To which God hath often been pleased to have so just a Regard, as to give Victory to Pagan Armies for the sake of those Christian Soldiers that were in them:
To which God hath often been pleased to have so just a Regard, as to give Victory to Pagan Armies for the sake of those Christian Soldiers that were in them:
for which that Legion was ever after called the Thundering Legion , and the Emperor who had commenced a Persecution against the Church, caused it to cease immediately upon it;
for which that Legion was ever After called the Thundering Legion, and the Emperor who had commenced a Persecution against the Church, caused it to cease immediately upon it;
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owning the Preservation of himself, and of his Army, to those Christian Soldiers, whom he confessed to be in a peculiar manner favoured and beloved of God.
owning the Preservation of himself, and of his Army, to those Christian Soldiers, whom he confessed to be in a peculiar manner favoured and Beloved of God.
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And if there be any sort of Men in the World, that should live more Strictly and Regularly than others, it should be Christian Soldiers. We (all of us) live in continual Apprehensions of Death;
And if there be any sort of Men in the World, that should live more Strictly and Regularly than Others, it should be Christian Soldiers. We (all of us) live in continual Apprehensions of Death;
If it be said, that such Melancholy Thoughts as these would Damp their Spirits, and by making them good Men, would make them the worse Soldiers, this is so far from being True,
If it be said, that such Melancholy Thoughts as these would Damp their Spirits, and by making them good Men, would make them the Worse Soldiers, this is so Far from being True,
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and of the Duty they owe him, whereas the most excellent Cause doth often perish in the Hands of Evil Instruments, (whereof I wish we of this Nation may not become a Woful Instance,
and of the Duty they owe him, whereas the most excellent Cause does often perish in the Hands of Evil Instruments, (whereof I wish we of this nation may not become a Woeful Instance,
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and of which in those very Prayers we confess him to be the Only Giver. ) I say, not to mention this, it is Religion alone that Endows Men with true Fortitude and Magnanimity of Spirit,
and of which in those very Prayers we confess him to be the Only Giver.) I say, not to mention this, it is Religion alone that Endows Men with true Fortitude and Magnanimity of Spirit,
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and generally with all other Qualifications, and Ingredients, requisite to make up a Brave and an Accomplish'd Soldier. It is Religion that makes one of that Profession tender of the Cause that he Engages in,
and generally with all other Qualifications, and Ingredients, requisite to make up a Brave and an Accomplished Soldier. It is Religion that makes one of that Profession tender of the Cause that he Engages in,
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Whereas one that is Acted by no Principles but those of Passion, or Interest, and has taken up the Sword only that he may with greater Liberty Indulge his Avarice,
Whereas one that is Acted by no Principles but those of Passion, or Interest, and has taken up the Sword only that he may with greater Liberty Indulge his Avarice,
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or his Lusts, postpones all other Considerations to these, and provided these be Expleted, cares not how much God be dishonoured, the King ill serv'd, and the Country oppressed.
or his Lustiest, postpones all other Considerations to these, and provided these be Expleted, Cares not how much God be dishonoured, the King ill served, and the Country oppressed.
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Or if he be called to Act in a higher Capacity, and has himself a Command over others, Religion will teach him to use them gently and kindly, not exposing them to evident Peril without evident Necessity, pitying their Wounds, and resenting their Wants;
Or if he be called to Act in a higher Capacity, and has himself a Command over Others, Religion will teach him to use them gently and kindly, not exposing them to evident Peril without evident Necessity, pitying their Wounds, and resenting their Wants;
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It is Religion that makes one of that Profession bear up with Invincible Patience and Constancy, under all the Toils and Difficulties of War, by Training him up in the Practice and Exercise of Sobriety, Temperance,
It is Religion that makes one of that Profession bear up with Invincible Patience and Constancy, under all the Toils and Difficulties of War, by Training him up in the Practice and Exercise of Sobriety, Temperance,
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and a Man dissolv'd in Ease and Pleasure, will never undergo Fatigues and Wants, like him, who has inured himself to Hardships, by Voluntary Austerities, and Mortifications.
and a Man dissolved in Ease and Pleasure, will never undergo Fatigues and Wants, like him, who has inured himself to Hardships, by Voluntary Austerities, and Mortifications.
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while his Body is laid in the Bed of Honour, his Immortal Spirit will be receiv'd among the Souls of all those Ancient Heroes, and Worthies, who in their several Ages have sought the Battels of God,
while his Body is laid in the Bed of Honour, his Immortal Spirit will be received among the Souls of all those Ancient Heroes, and Worthies, who in their several Ages have sought the Battles of God,
and uncertain whether the first Shot from the Enemy may not be a Minister of the Divine Vengeance sent to dispatch him, must be the most desperate Creature living if this does not make him grow Pale and Tremble,
and uncertain whither the First Shot from the Enemy may not be a Minister of the Divine Vengeance sent to dispatch him, must be the most desperate Creature living if this does not make him grow Pale and Tremble,
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And now therefore who cannot but wish that all of that Profession would seriously apply themselves to become truly Religious and Good? Whereby they would not only prove Brave and Excellent Men, admirably useful to all the ends and purposes of War;
And now Therefore who cannot but wish that all of that Profession would seriously apply themselves to become truly Religious and Good? Whereby they would not only prove Brave and Excellent Men, admirably useful to all the ends and Purposes of War;
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as if none but Men of Flagitious and Profligate manners, were now fit to make Soldiers; and CASTLES and Armies were only Sanctuaries for Thieves and Murderers.
as if none but Men of Flagitious and Profligate manners, were now fit to make Soldiers; and CASTLES and Armies were only Sanctuaries for Thieves and Murderers.
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And thus I have consider'd the Persons in my Text called Soldiers, under which Denomination, I said, we were to understand Men engag'd in a Military Life as their proper Calling;
And thus I have considered the Persons in my Text called Soldiers, under which Denomination, I said, we were to understand Men engaged in a Military Life as their proper Calling;
with regard, not to the time when they are abroad in the Field, fighting against the Enemy (there are peculiar Duties for that) but when they are Dispers'd into GARRISONS,
with regard, not to the time when they Are abroad in the Field, fighting against the Enemy (there Are peculiar Duties for that) but when they Are Dispersed into GARRISONS,
Not long before that John began to Preach and to Baptize, the Emperor Augustus (in whose time both he and our Saviour were Born) had fixed the Bounds of the Roman Empire. Judea (that Glorious Scene of almost all the great Actions recorded in Holy Writ) was one of those Provinces that lay towards the Parthians, a Stout and Courageous People, with whom the Romans had waged long and bloody Wars with interchangeable Success;
Not long before that John began to Preach and to Baptise, the Emperor Augustus (in whose time both he and our Saviour were Born) had fixed the Bounds of the Roman Empire. Judea (that Glorious Scene of almost all the great Actions recorded in Holy Writ) was one of those Provinces that lay towards the Parthians, a Stout and Courageous People, with whom the Romans had waged long and bloody Wars with interchangeable Success;
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And even in Augustus his time, they had made Irruption into the Roman Provinces , led by Pacorus, Son of Orodes their King, taking in Syria, spreading their numerous Host over all Judea and entering Jerusalem it self;
And even in Augustus his time, they had made Irruption into the Roman Provinces, led by Pacorus, Son of Orodes their King, taking in Syria, spreading their numerous Host over all Judea and entering Jerusalem it self;
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where they made Antigonus High-Priest in the room of Hyrcanus, whom they deposed, and carri'd away into Parthia: And though by the good Conduct of Ventidius they were Repuls'd, Pacorus slain, and the Provinces reduc'd;
where they made Antigonus High-Priest in the room of Hyrcanus, whom they deposed, and carried away into Parthia: And though by the good Conduct of Ventidius they were Repulsed, Pacorus slave, and the Provinces reduced;
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Wherefore the great design of those GARRISONS which the Romans had in Judea, and other Provinces of the East, was to strengthen their line against all impressions from the Parthians on that side:
Wherefore the great Design of those GARRISONS which the Romans had in Judea, and other Provinces of the East, was to strengthen their line against all impressions from the Parthians on that side:
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which tho composed of Troops that call themselves Friends, prove often so great an Oppression by the Outrages they commit, that there is little difference betwixt them and the worst of Enemies.
which though composed of Troops that call themselves Friends, prove often so great an Oppression by the Outrages they commit, that there is little difference betwixt them and the worst of Enemies.
This was the Case of the Jews; who being seated on the utmost confines of the Roman Empire in the East, and having a fierce Nation bordering upon them, were sure upon every Rupture, to be the first that felt the Miseries and Calamities of the War;
This was the Case of the jews; who being seated on the utmost confines of the Roman Empire in the East, and having a fierce nation bordering upon them, were sure upon every Rupture, to be the First that felt the Misery's and Calamities of the War;
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and violated what they esteemed most Sacred amongst them, even the Holy Priesthood. But all that was not comparable to what they suffered from the Roman GARRISONS.
and violated what they esteemed most Sacred among them, even the Holy Priesthood. But all that was not comparable to what they suffered from the Roman GARRISONS.
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but the Soldiers of those GARRISONS demean'd themselves so ill, Preyed so unmercifully upon the poor Jews, that they could hardly have met with worse usage even from the Parthians themselves.
but the Soldiers of those GARRISONS demeaned themselves so ill, Preyed so unmercifully upon the poor jews, that they could hardly have met with Worse usage even from the Parthians themselves.
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therefore, when the Fame of him had drawn some of those Soldiers, out of the next GARRISONS to hear him, he resolv'd to take the opportunity to remonstrate this to them.
Therefore, when the Fame of him had drawn Some of those Soldiers, out of the next GARRISONS to hear him, he resolved to take the opportunity to remonstrate this to them.
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And first, he prepares them by an excellent Sermon of Repentance, which draws from them this Pathetick Question, What shall we do? intimating that his Discourse had wrought upon them,
And First, he prepares them by an excellent Sermon of Repentance, which draws from them this Pathetic Question, What shall we do? intimating that his Discourse had wrought upon them,
and Country, then let him, in God's Name, use his Sword, and let him use it like a Man. Let him not put it up while there are any that dispute him the Victory.
and Country, then let him, in God's Name, use his Sword, and let him use it like a Man. Let him not put it up while there Are any that dispute him the Victory.
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Had John the Baptist spoke here to Soldiers marching into the Field, to fight the Enemy, he would not have said to them thus largely do Violence to no Man, since he was not ignorant there could be no fighting without that.
Had John the Baptist spoke Here to Soldiers marching into the Field, to fight the Enemy, he would not have said to them thus largely do Violence to no Man, since he was not ignorant there could be no fighting without that.
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But because he knew those to whom he spoke were Soldiers in GARRISON, who, if they did Violence to any at that time, it must be to Poor, Peaceable, Innocent People, their Fellow Subjects, among whom they were Quartered,
But Because he knew those to whom he spoke were Soldiers in GARRISON, who, if they did Violence to any At that time, it must be to Poor, Peaceable, Innocent People, their Fellow Subject's, among whom they were Quartered,
and there have been in all times, Examples of great severities in well Disciplined Armies against those that have done them Violence. What a cruel thing then must it be, to see these very Men Beaten, Wounded,
and there have been in all times, Examples of great severities in well Disciplined Armies against those that have done them Violence. What a cruel thing then must it be, to see these very Men Beaten, Wounded,
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and they were so great a Nuisance in those days, that it is none of the least instances that is given us of Titus and Trajan 's gentle and Moderate Reigns, that they banished them from Rome.
and they were so great a Nuisance in those days, that it is none of the least instances that is given us of Titus and Trajan is gentle and Moderate Reigns, that they banished them from Room.
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and every thing else wherein they differed from each other (as all Nations and Countries in the World do differ in some things) but representing them at Rome, and in the Emperor's Court,
and every thing Else wherein they differed from each other (as all nations and Countries in the World do differ in Some things) but representing them At Room, and in the Emperor's Court,
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as a People that paid but an unwilling Subjection to Caesar; though that cry of theirs at our Saviour's Crucifixion, We have no King but Caesar , shews they were very well pleased then with his Government.
as a People that paid but an unwilling Subjection to Caesar; though that cry of theirs At our Saviour's Crucifixion, We have no King but Caesar, shows they were very well pleased then with his Government.
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they were every where spoken against; they were called all the ill Names imaginable ; they were rarely mentioned without the addition of some Opprobrious and Injurious Epithet;
they were every where spoken against; they were called all the ill Names imaginable; they were rarely mentioned without the addition of Some Opprobrious and Injurious Epithet;
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and the Government it self was so prepossess'd against them, that about 20 Years after, viz. in the Reign of Claudius , they were by Imperial Edict forbidden to set foot in Italy.
and the Government it self was so prepossessed against them, that about 20 years After, viz. in the Reign of Claudius, they were by Imperial Edict forbidden to Set foot in Italy.
Not to say, that Men are generally so Precipitate and Rash in their Judgments, that they seldom stay to be well informed of a Country, ere they venture to report the Character of it.
Not to say, that Men Are generally so Precipitate and Rash in their Judgments, that they seldom stay to be well informed of a Country, ere they venture to report the Character of it.
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None ever gave greater Encouragement to Military Men than the Romans; which we may justly think to have been none of the least Causes of that vast height of Power,
None ever gave greater Encouragement to Military Men than the Romans; which we may justly think to have been none of the least Causes of that vast height of Power,
I find that the Establishment made by Augustus, which stood in John the Baptist his time, was to each common Legionary Soldier, ten Roman Pence per diem , and to Officers proportionably; which they received without Deductions:
I find that the Establishment made by Augustus, which stood in John the Baptist his time, was to each Common Legionary Soldier, ten Roman Pence per diem, and to Officers proportionably; which they received without Deductions:
or part thereof, in a certain Dimensum or quantity of Corn, assigned them out of the common Stores or Granaries of the Empire , which was a good expedient to keep them out of such vicious courses,
or part thereof, in a certain Dimensum or quantity of Corn, assigned them out of the Common Stores or Granaries of the Empire, which was a good expedient to keep them out of such vicious courses,
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Therefore these Words of John the Baptist bidding the Soldiers in the Text to be content with their Wages, must be understood to contain a twofold Injunction.
Therefore these Words of John the Baptist bidding the Soldiers in the Text to be content with their Wages, must be understood to contain a twofold Injunction.
Soldiers, of all Men in the World must not want, brave Men must not want. It dejects their Spirit, and abates that noble Ardour from which spring all generous Emotions;
Soldiers, of all Men in the World must not want, brave Men must not want. It dejects their Spirit, and abates that noble Ardour from which spring all generous Emotions;
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who have not disdained to inspect the the Arms, Cloaths and other Accoutrements of the meanest of them, to inter into their little Huts, examine their Diet, see how they were Accommodated, have furnish'd them out of their own Stores,
who have not disdained to inspect the the Arms, Clothes and other Accoutrements of the Meanest of them, to inter into their little Huts, examine their Diet, see how they were Accommodated, have furnished them out of their own Stores,
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Sobriety being a Frugal and Parsimonious Vertue, whereas if they gave themselves up to that Beastly Vice of Drunkenness (the common Bane of Men of their Profession) it would bring on them this Inconvenience, among many others, that to have one good or merry Day (as they call'd it) in the Week, it would force them to starve, or steal all the rest.
Sobriety being a Frugal and Parsimonious Virtue, whereas if they gave themselves up to that Beastly Vice of drunkenness (the Common Bane of Men of their Profession) it would bring on them this Inconvenience, among many Others, that to have one good or merry Day (as they called it) in the Week, it would force them to starve, or steal all the rest.
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I shall make no Apology for this Discourse, for though I am sensible that 'tis not from the Pulpit that you are to learn what relates meerly to Military Order and Discipline;
I shall make no Apology for this Discourse, for though I am sensible that it's not from the Pulpit that you Are to Learn what relates merely to Military Order and Discipline;
yet, as you are Christian Soldiers, as your Profession is allow'd in the Gospel, as there are peculiar Rules for it in the Book of God, you fall under our Cognizance,
yet, as you Are Christian Soldiers, as your Profession is allowed in the Gospel, as there Are peculiar Rules for it in the Book of God, you fallen under our Cognizance,
and since John the Baptist, the first Evangelical Preacher, has not doubted to admonish a GARRISON, 'tis evident any Minister of the Gospel may still do the same, when he sees Occasion.
and since John the Baptist, the First Evangelical Preacher, has not doubted to admonish a GARRISON, it's evident any Minister of the Gospel may still do the same, when he sees Occasion.
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'Tis hard to find always Comparisons that are exactly adapted to each other, but I could not find a braver Nation to compare you to than the Romans, for whatever Difference there may be in Extent of Dominion, I am sure that as to true Courage and Valour, the English Nation is little inferior to them.
It's hard to find always Comparisons that Are exactly adapted to each other, but I could not find a braver nation to compare you to than the Roman, for whatever Difference there may be in Extent of Dominion, I am sure that as to true Courage and Valour, the English nation is little inferior to them.
We are always the First and Greatest Sufferers by the War. Our Danger is so near, that it can be nothing but a particular Providence that has all along preserv'd us.
We Are always the First and Greatest Sufferers by the War. Our Danger is so near, that it can be nothing but a particular Providence that has all along preserved us.
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It is the Remainder of all those vast Possessions which your famous Ancestors had on the Neighbouring Continent, whereof if History should fail to inform Posterity, we shall so long as we are yours (which we hope we shall ever be) remain a Standing and Perpetual Monument.
It is the Remainder of all those vast Possessions which your famous Ancestors had on the Neighbouring Continent, whereof if History should fail to inform Posterity, we shall so long as we Are yours (which we hope we shall ever be) remain a Standing and Perpetual Monument.
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It was your own Intestine Dissentions, more than the Arms of your Enemies, or rather a Superior Providence, which sets Bounds to Kingdoms as it doth to the Ocean, that made you repass your Channel. But while we are yours, your Enemies cannot boast that they have Regain'd,
It was your own Intestine Dissensions, more than the Arms of your Enemies, or rather a Superior Providence, which sets Bounds to Kingdoms as it does to the Ocean, that made you repass your Channel. But while we Are yours, your Enemies cannot boast that they have Regained,
We have been most Faithful to You, ever since our Union with you, nor could ever any thing tempt us to follow the Defection of so many other Provinces to which you once gave Law.
We have been most Faithful to You, ever since our union with you, nor could ever any thing tempt us to follow the Defection of so many other Provinces to which you once gave Law.
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This hath in all Ages advanc'd us to a very high Degree of Favour with our Kings, who whatever they may have been in other Respects, have been generally good, and Beneficent to us.
This hath in all Ages advanced us to a very high Degree of Favour with our Kings, who whatever they may have been in other Respects, have been generally good, and Beneficent to us.
I know not any that ever sate on the English Throne since our Dependance thereon from whom we have not receiv'd some particular Mark of Royal Bounty and Munificence, which I gladly mention, not only because we do our Selves a very great Honour therein,
I know not any that ever sat on the English Throne since our Dependence thereon from whom we have not received Some particular Mark of Royal Bounty and Munificence, which I gladly mention, not only Because we do our Selves a very great Honour therein,
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Who, when they could not set a Foot in any of their Three Kingdoms, possess'd by Conquering and successful Rebels, have found amongst us a safe Retreat to their sacred Persons.
Who, when they could not Set a Foot in any of their Three Kingdoms, possessed by Conquering and successful Rebels, have found among us a safe Retreat to their sacred Persons.
We glory in nothing more, than in being part of your excellent Church, the Church of England, so universally conform'd to amongst us, that there is not so much as one separate Congregation of any Sect whatsoever in this whole Island. Our Clergy bred (most of them) in your learned Ʋniversities, where they have imbib'd those Principles of Religion,
We glory in nothing more, than in being part of your excellent Church, the Church of England, so universally conformed to among us, that there is not so much as one separate Congregation of any Sect whatsoever in this Whole Island. Our Clergy bred (most of them) in your learned Ʋniversities, where they have imbibed those Principles of Religion,
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Indeed, I have often admired that in the space of six hundred years, and more, that this Island has been in the English Possession (for that's the Date of the Conquest) the English Tongue has not prevailed in it.
Indeed, I have often admired that in the Molle of six hundred Years, and more, that this Island has been in the English Possession (for that's the Date of the Conquest) the English Tongue has not prevailed in it.
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as the Scripture notes it for an Instance of that mighty Empire which God gave to Nebachadnezzar, that, Sundry People, Nations, and LANGƲAGES were subject to it.
as the Scripture notes it for an Instance of that mighty Empire which God gave to Nebuchadnezzar, that, Sundry People, nations, and LANGƲAGES were Subject to it.
But is it nothing that on this little spot are above fifteen thousand Souls, all Protestants , who in humble Obedience to their Majesties and in the most dutifull Affection to their Government, yield to none of their other Subjects?
But is it nothing that on this little spot Are above fifteen thousand Souls, all Protestants, who in humble obedience to their Majesties and in the most dutiful Affection to their Government, yield to none of their other Subject's?
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And now let the World Judge, how much we have been wrong'd, when a rude and insolent Soldiery, who were sent to be a Safety and a Protection to us, in this time of common danger, have broke loose upon us, to the utmost degree of Licentiousness;
And now let the World Judge, how much we have been wronged, when a rude and insolent Soldiery, who were sent to be a Safety and a Protection to us, in this time of Common danger, have broke lose upon us, to the utmost degree of Licentiousness;
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Wherein he hath done so excellent a service, that whatever reward attends him from a Prince that knows how to value Men, we who reap the benefit of it, must never forget it;
Wherein he hath done so excellent a service, that whatever reward attends him from a Prince that knows how to valve Men, we who reap the benefit of it, must never forget it;
by the Sacred Ashes of our Ancient Kings, who have been so Indulgent to Us, and who have all along consider'd Us as their most Faithful and most Loyal Subjects;
by the Sacred Ashes of our Ancient Kings, who have been so Indulgent to Us, and who have all along considered Us as their most Faithful and most Loyal Subject's;
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and when ever you quit this Station, and shall be called to meet Danger in the open Field, we shall attend you with our most hearty Prayers to the great God of Hosts, to go out along with you, to cover your Heads in the day of Battle, to crown you with Victory here,
and when ever you quit this Station, and shall be called to meet Danger in the open Field, we shall attend you with our most hearty Prayers to the great God of Hosts, to go out along with you, to cover your Heads in the day of Battle, to crown you with Victory Here,
D. Aug. Epist. V. ad Marcellinum. Si Christiana Disciplina omnia Bella culparet, hoc potiùs Militibus consilium Salutis petentibus in Evangelio diceretur, ut abjicerent Arma, sese { que } Militiae omnino subtràherent, &c. At quibus proprium Stipendium sufficere debere praecipit, Militare uti { que } non prohibuit. — Id, lib. 20. contrà Faustum. Cap. 24. Nisi Bella a bonis suscipi possent, Joannes cùm ad eum Baptizandi Milites venirent, dicentes, Et nos quid faciemus? •esponderet eis, Arma abjic••e, Militain ' illam deserite, Neminem percutite, vulnerate, prosternite Neminem. Sed quia sciebat eos, cùm haec militando facerent, non esse homicidas, sed Ministros Legis, & non Ʋltores injuriarum suarum, sed Salutis Publicae defensores, respondit eis, Neminem conc•sseritis, &c.
D. Aug. Epistle V. and Marcellinum. Si Christian Discipline omnia Bella culparet, hoc potiùs Militibus consilium Salutis petentibus in Evangelio diceretur, ut abjicerent Arma, seize { que } Militiae Omnino subtràherent, etc. At quibus proprium Stipendium sufficere Debere praecipit, Militare uti { que } non prohibuit. — Id, lib. 20. contrà Faustum. Cap. 24. Nisi Bella a bonis suscipi possent, Joannes cùm ad Eum Baptizandi Militias venirent, Saying, Et nos quid We will make? •esponderet eis, Arma abjic••e, Militain ' Illam deserite, Neminem percutite, vulnerate, prosternite Neminem. Said quia sciebat eos, cùm haec militando facerent, non esse Homicides, sed Ministros Legis, & non Ʋltores injuriarum suarum, sed Salutis Publicae defensores, respondit eis, Neminem conc•sseritis, etc.
D. Cyprian ad Euchratium de Histrione, Epist. 61. Pro Dilectione tuâ & Verecundiâ mutuâ consulendum me existimâsti, Frater Charissime, quid mihi videatur de Histrione quodam qui apud vos constitutus, in ejusdem adhuc Artis suae dedecore perseverat — Puto nec Majestati Divinae, nec Evangelicae Disciplinae congruere, ut pudor & honor Ecclesiae tam turpi & infami contagione foedetur.
D. Cyprian and Euchratium de Histrione, Epistle 61. Pro Dilectione tuâ & Verecundiâ mutuâ consulendum me existimâsti, Frater Charissime, quid mihi Videatur de Histrione Quodam qui apud vos Constituted, in ejusdem Adhoc Artis suae dedecore perseverat — Puto nec Majesty Divinae, nec Evangelicae Discipline congruere, ut pudor & honour Ecclesiae tam turpi & infami contagion foedetur.
Grot. de fure Belli & Pacis lib. 3. cap. 11. §. 11. Suidas in Voce NONLATINALPHABET Quod ergà Agricolas optimè se gereret ab omnib. maximè laudabatur. Adeò enim ipsis parcebat ut Belisario exerci•um ducente, nulla prorsus •is unquam illis flurit. illutu.
Grot. de fure Belli & Pacis lib. 3. cap. 11. §. 11. Suidas in Voice Quod ergà Agricolas optimè se gereret ab omnib. maximè laudabatur. Adeò enim Ipse parcebat ut Belisario exerci•um ducente, nulla prorsus •is unquam illis flurit. illutu.
Tacit. Annal. lib. 4. §. 30. de Tiber. Delatores, genus hominum publico exitio repertum, per praemia eliciebantur. Xiphilin. in Tiber. p. 233. Sueton. in Tiber. cap. 45. & 61. Id. in Caligul, cap. 15. Id. in Neron. cap. 44.
Tacit. Annal. lib. 4. §. 30. de Tiber. Delatores, genus hominum Publico Exitio repertum, per praemia eliciebantur. Xiphilin. in Tiber. p. 233. Suetonius in Tiber. cap. 45. & 61. Id. in Caligula, cap. 15. Id. in Nero. cap. 44.
Flav. Vopisc. [ Imperator Alexander Severus hac Mandata Tribunis Militum dedit. ] Si vis Tribunus esse imò si vivere vis, manus Militum contine. Nemo segetes atterat. Nemo Ligna auferat. Nemo ovem alterius rapiat. Annonâ suâ miles contentus sit Non ex Lacrymis Provincialium vivat.
Flav Vopiscus. [ Imperator Alexander Severus hac Commandments Tribunis Militum dedit. ] Si vis Tribunus esse imò si vivere vis, manus Militum contine. Nemo segetes atterat. Nemo Ligna auferat. Nemo ovem alterius rapiat. Annonâ suâ miles Contentus sit Non ex Lacrymis Provincialium vivat.
We had one the very Tuesday seven night after the Preaching of this Sermon, occasioned by the Appearance of a Fleet of above a Hundred fail of the Enemies, who were suspected of some Design upon the Islands.
We had one the very Tuesday seven night After the Preaching of this Sermon, occasioned by the Appearance of a Fleet of above a Hundred fail of the Enemies, who were suspected of Some Design upon the Islands.
Jersey hath been twice attempted by the French since it was annexed to the Crown of England. Their first attempt was in the latter end of the weak Reign of K. Henry VI. at which time they surprized Mount Orgueil Castle, but could never make themselves masters of above half the Island; Philip de Carteret, Seigneur of St. O en. Ancestor of Sir Phisip de Carteret, maintaining himself in the other half, till with the succour he had from England, he drove the French out of the Island, and recovered the Castle. Their second attempt war in the Reign of King Edward. VI. and then they landed at Bouley Bay, in the North of the Island, but by the Bravery and Churage of the Islanders, were beaten back to their Ships.
Jersey hath been twice attempted by the French since it was annexed to the Crown of England. Their First attempt was in the latter end of the weak Reign of K. Henry VI. At which time they surprised Mount Orgueil Castle, but could never make themselves Masters of above half the Island; Philip de Carteret, Seigneur of Saint Oh en. Ancestor of Sir Phisip de Carteret, maintaining himself in the other half, till with the succour he had from England, he drove the French out of the Island, and recovered the Castle. Their second attempt war in the Reign of King Edward. VI. and then they landed At Bouley Bay, in the North of the Island, but by the Bravery and Churage of the Islanders, were beaten back to their Ships.
