The right way to victory discovered in a sermon, preached at Guild-Hall Chappel before the Lord Mayor of London, June 22, 1673 / by Francis Gregory ...
and man must alway yield, yet there are such and such conjunctions and nicks of time, wherein we are engaged, not only by Gods Perpetual and general laws, but by his particular Providences and our own private concerns, to practise Holiness, and cease from sin.
and man must always yield, yet there Are such and such conjunctions and nicks of time, wherein we Are engaged, not only by God's Perpetual and general laws, but by his particular Providences and our own private concerns, to practise Holiness, and cease from since.
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yet our own ingenuity, gratitude, and the great Gentleness of Christianity should constrain us, when we abound with mercies, to love and serve that good God, which giveth them.
yet our own ingenuity, gratitude, and the great Gentleness of Christianity should constrain us, when we abound with Mercies, to love and serve that good God, which gives them.
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And when our Nation groans under the just displeasure of Heaven, when the great God thunders just over our heads in black and dreadful clouds, had we no Engagement besides,
And when our nation groans under the just displeasure of Heaven, when the great God Thunders just over our Heads in black and dreadful Clouds, had we no Engagement beside,
yet methinks our present fears and apprehensions of imminent dangers should oblige us, in the midst of judgments, to avoid and detest those sins which bring them.
yet methinks our present fears and apprehensions of imminent dangers should oblige us, in the midst of Judgments, to avoid and detest those Sins which bring them.
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that our armies and navies may prove victorious; what must be done, that great Moses, who had the conduct of Gods own armies, and was a warriour as well as a Prophet, doth thus inform us — when the Host goeth forth against thine enemies,
that our armies and navies may prove victorious; what must be done, that great Moses, who had the conduct of God's own armies, and was a warrior as well as a Prophet, does thus inform us — when the Host Goes forth against thine enemies,
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1. Gods severe and strict Command — Keep thee from every wicked thing — thats our duty — NONLATINALPHABET saith the Hebrew --- NONLATINALPHABET --- saith the LXX — Caveto — saith the — Arabick — take heed — beware,
1. God's severe and strict Command — Keep thee from every wicked thing — thats our duty — Says the Hebrew --- --- Says the LXX — Caveto — Says the — Arabic — take heed — beware,
The substance of the text, and the sum of our discourse will lie in this short conclusion; namely, That a Nation, ingaged in War, is, upon that very account, the more obliged to abstain from every sin,
The substance of the text, and the sum of our discourse will lie in this short conclusion; namely, That a nation, engaged in War, is, upon that very account, the more obliged to abstain from every since,
a good bank, a rich treasure is well stiled NONLATINALPHABET, the nerves of War. 'Tis an old rule ' NONLATINALPHABET, fight with silver as well as steel; there must be supplies of money as well as men.
a good bank, a rich treasure is well styled, the nerves of War. It's an old Rule ', fight with silver as well as steel; there must be supplies of money as well as men.
But as for sin and vice, like a Thief, it picks the subjects purse, and who shall fill the Kings Exchequer then? That any person or Nation should be highly debauched, and yet grow rich, 'tis seldom seen:
But as for since and vice, like a Thief, it picks the subject's purse, and who shall fill the Kings Exchequer then? That any person or nation should be highly debauched, and yet grow rich, it's seldom seen:
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Thus drunkards and gluttons too, the glutton and the drunkard shall come to poverty; but what wonder's that? — Ʋna comedunt Patrimonia mensa — saith Juvenal, they devour an estate at a meal; They empty their bags into bottles, their Coffers into Hogsheads; they exchange estates with the Vintner, they buy his wine, and he their land. Thus do men,
Thus drunkards and gluttons too, the glutton and the drunkard shall come to poverty; but what wonder's that? — Ʋna comedunt Patrimonies mensa — Says Juvenal, they devour an estate At a meal; They empty their bags into bottles, their Coffers into Hogsheads; they exchange estates with the Vintner, they buy his wine, and he their land. Thus do men,
Certainly, the more populous and strong a Nation is,, the more fit it is to fight, Pugnare Thracum est, saith Horace; the Thracians, that sturdy Nation, are fit for War. 'Tis good Counsel — Be strong for battel — where numbers are great, where souldiers are vigorous, the victory, in ordinary Providence, seems so much the surer. God indeed can fight and conquer with the weakest Armies;
Certainly, the more populous and strong a nation is,, the more fit it is to fight, Pugnare Thracum est, Says Horace; the Thracians, that sturdy nation, Are fit for War. It's good Counsel — Be strong for battle — where numbers Are great, where Soldiers Are vigorous, the victory, in ordinary Providence, seems so much the Surer. God indeed can fight and conquer with the Weakest Armies;
God could fight and beat Proud Pharaoh with squadrons of lice, but man must fight with Lions; God could conquer with souldiers too weak for Domitians bodkin, even pittiful flyes; yea,
God could fight and beatrice Proud Pharaoh with squadrons of lice, but man must fight with Lions; God could conquer with Soldiers too weak for Domitians bodkin, even pitiful flies; yea,
but the Romans could not do it without their Eagles. Methinks, that General should despair of conquest, that should lead an Army of such impotent and crazy Persons, that were more sit for a crutch, than a sword, for a couch, than a field.
but the Romans could not do it without their Eagles. Methinks, that General should despair of conquest, that should led an Army of such impotent and crazy Persons, that were more fit for a crutch, than a sword, for a couch, than a field.
'tis but sad to consider, what numbers of persons are this day under the Physitian and Chyrurgion, that might have been under the General; Men, that have made themselves fit only for an Hospital, that might have been fit for a Navy. Tell me, Sirs, are the wounds of Venus become more Honourable than those of Mars? is it more gentile to linger or die of the Frenchmans disease, than run the hazard of the Dutchman 's sword;
it's but sad to Consider, what numbers of Persons Are this day under the physician and Chirurgeon, that might have been under the General; Men, that have made themselves fit only for an Hospital, that might have been fit for a Navy. Tell me, Sirs, Are the wounds of Venus become more Honourable than those of Mars? is it more gentile to linger or die of the Frenchmans disease, than run the hazard of the Dutchman is sword;
our strength lieth in our Religion, Chastity, and Sobriety. I dare affirm, to spare the Dutchmans Brandee is the surest Course to spill his blood; but if not,
our strength lies in our Religion, Chastity, and Sobriety. I Dare affirm, to spare the Dutchmans Brandee is the Surest Course to spill his blood; but if not,
'Tis an everlasting truth, where vice and debauchery reigns, it layeth such vast multitudes in their Beds, and such numbers in their graves, that the poor Nation,
It's an everlasting truth, where vice and debauchery reigns, it Layeth such vast Multitudes in their Beds, and such numbers in their graves, that the poor nation,
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3. Sin doth much abate and sink the courage of that Nation, where it reigns. There is no Accomplishment, that doth more adorn a souldier, and promise victory, than an undaunted courage, Prowess, and Gallantry of soul. This was the main thing required by God himself in the General of his own Army — Only be thou strong and very couragious;
3. since does much abate and sink the courage of that nation, where it reigns. There is no Accomplishment, that does more adorn a soldier, and promise victory, than an undaunted courage, Prowess, and Gallantry of soul. This was the main thing required by God himself in the General of his own Army — Only be thou strong and very courageous;
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but who is this man of metal? Solomon telleth us — The righteous is bold as a Lion — but whats the sinner then? the same verse informs us — the wicked fly, when no man pursueth — stout souldiers indeed! Persons exceeding fit for War!
but who is this man of metal? Solomon Telleth us — The righteous is bold as a lion — but whats the sinner then? the same verse informs us — the wicked fly, when no man pursueth — stout Soldiers indeed! Persons exceeding fit for War!
but who can blame them? is it strange, that that person should be a coward, who all along hath been a sinner! is it a wonder, that any considering Person dares not fight, who knows himself in a condition unfit to die? alass!
but who can blame them? is it strange, that that person should be a coward, who all along hath been a sinner! is it a wonder, that any considering Person dares not fight, who knows himself in a condition unfit to die? alas!
Certain it is, there's none so fit to war with man, as he, that is at peace with God. I read, that when Pope Ʋrbane the second sent an Army to the Holy land, that he might raise their spirits by excluding all fear of death and Hell, he promised every man of them a full Pardon of all their sins, the guilt whereof might otherwise have dogged them,
Certain it is, there's none so fit to war with man, as he, that is At peace with God. I read, that when Pope Ʋrbane the second sent an Army to the Holy land, that he might raise their spirits by excluding all Fear of death and Hell, he promised every man of them a full Pardon of all their Sins, the guilt whereof might otherwise have dogged them,
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and justly made them cowards. Such a Politician was the crafty Pope; and so is the Turk too, who encourageth his souldiers to the most dangerous attempts, not so much with present pay, as with certain promises of future happiness in another world.
and justly made them cowards. Such a Politician was the crafty Pope; and so is the Turk too, who Encourageth his Soldiers to the most dangerous attempts, not so much with present pay, as with certain promises of future happiness in Another world.
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pardon of sin, assurance of glory, removes all jealousies and quickens the spirit; innocence of life, freedom from guilt, like silver and polished armour it adorns and secures too.
pardon of since, assurance of glory, removes all jealousies and quickens the Spirit; innocence of life, freedom from guilt, like silver and polished armour it adorns and secures too.
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Methinks, that Person who hath foyled the Devil, need fear no man: he that is sure of Heaven, need fear no danger, that earth can threaten; if the enemy kill him, he doth but so much the sooner crown him;
Methinks, that Person who hath foiled the devil, need Fear no man: he that is sure of Heaven, need Fear no danger, that earth can threaten; if the enemy kill him, he does but so much the sooner crown him;
and if so, there is a necessity that he remain a coward, except perhaps he prove a desperate Atheist; except perhaps he can arrive to that high pitch of modern Gallantry, that he dares, in the service of his Country,
and if so, there is a necessity that he remain a coward, except perhaps he prove a desperate Atheist; except perhaps he can arrive to that high pitch of modern Gallantry, that he dares, in the service of his Country,
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There's more done by a Politick head, than an armed hand. That provision, mentioned, by the Prophet, is but necessary — I have counsel and strength for War — counsel to advise, strength to execute;
There's more done by a Politic head, than an armed hand. That provision, mentioned, by the Prophet, is but necessary — I have counsel and strength for War — counsel to Advice, strength to execute;
we have the Buff coat and the Gown; the sword-man and the statesman; an Army abroad and Councils at home, the great Council of the the Nation, the Privy Council of the King, the common Council of the City,
we have the Buff coat and the Gown; the swordman and the statesman; an Army abroad and Councils At home, the great Council of the the nation, the Privy Council of the King, the Common Council of the city,
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if the alwise-God be provoked by sin to blast them? 'Tis that severe judgement, which God hath threatned over and and over against a wicked Nation — I will destroy the Counsel thereof — and so again — I will make void the Counsel of Judah — and what's the issue? the very next words tell us — I will cause them to fall before their enemy — I remember what Horace hath long since told us — Quos vult perdere Jupiter, dementat prius — if God infatuate, 'tis a sad sign, he intends to ruine;
if the alwise-God be provoked by sin to blast them? It's that severe judgement, which God hath threatened over and and over against a wicked nation — I will destroy the Counsel thereof — and so again — I will make void the Counsel of Judah — and what's the issue? the very next words tell us — I will cause them to fallen before their enemy — I Remember what Horace hath long since told us — Quos vult Perdere Jupiter, dementat prius — if God infatuate, it's a sad Signen, he intends to ruin;
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So useful is prayer in a time of War, that even Julian the Apostate, and other heathens, would never fight till they had first invoked their Gods. 'Tis observed of Judas Macchabaeus, that, till he had prayed, he never fought any battel but one, and in that one he was slain. What blessed effects prayer hath produced in War, Historians do inform us.
So useful is prayer in a time of War, that even Julian the Apostate, and other Heathens, would never fight till they had First invoked their God's It's observed of Judas Maccabaeus, that, till he had prayed, he never fought any battle but one, and in that one he was slave. What blessed effects prayer hath produced in War, Historians do inform us.
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Eusebius tells us, that in Aurelius his Army there was one legion stiled by the Emperor himself — NONLATINALPHABET, the Thundring legion — a Legion of Christans, who in a great want of water, obtained by their Prayer a sudden shower of rain to refresh the Roman army, and a storm of Thunder to confound their enemies.
Eusebius tells us, that in Aurelius his Army there was one legion styled by the Emperor himself —, the Thundering legion — a Legion of Christians, who in a great want of water, obtained by their Prayer a sudden shower of rain to refresh the Roman army, and a storm of Thunder to confound their enemies.
The Scriptures tell us — when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed — the hand of Moses had no weapon, yet it conquered. I remember that expression of a learned man — plùs ad victoriam valent piorum preces, quàm Militum arma — A Religious person, who strikes no blow, who layeth no siege, except it be to Heaven, may gain the Conquest in his Closet; and although the Christian souldier must sometimes use his hands; yet best he fights,
The Scriptures tell us — when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed — the hand of Moses had no weapon, yet it conquered. I Remember that expression of a learned man — plùs ad victoriam valent Piorum preces, quàm Militum arma — A Religious person, who strikes no blow, who Layeth no siege, except it be to Heaven, may gain the Conquest in his Closet; and although the Christian soldier must sometime use his hands; yet best he fights,
I find, that when vice groweth bold and daring; when a Nation groweth highly wicked, God doth sometimes forbid his servants to interpose on their behalf — Pray not thou for this people — 'Tis a dreadful command, but there's reason for it;
I find, that when vice grows bold and daring; when a nation grows highly wicked, God does sometime forbid his Servants to interpose on their behalf — Pray not thou for this people — It's a dreadful command, but there's reason for it;
the Incorrigible sinner is a declared enemy to God; and if so, is it fit to pray, that God should prosper his designs? Our foul offenders are known to be Traytors against the Majesty of Heaven; and if so, is it handsome to pray, that God should crown and bless them? no, 'tis our great concern this day to lament with tears, and cast off with detestation, our grievous crimes, and reform our debauched lives;
the Incorrigible sinner is a declared enemy to God; and if so, is it fit to pray, that God should prosper his designs? Our foul offenders Are known to be Traitors against the Majesty of Heaven; and if so, is it handsome to pray, that God should crown and bless them? no, it's our great concern this day to lament with tears, and cast off with detestation, our grievous crimes, and reform our debauched lives;
see how quickly the language of God is altered — I will not be with you any more — no? what's the matter? — I will not be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed thing — That's our business; here is our interest; if there be such and such accursed things amongst us, they must be removed, they must be quite destroyed; or else we cannot reasonably expect, that God should help us.
see how quickly the language of God is altered — I will not be with you any more — no? what's the matter? — I will not be with you any more, except you destroy the accursed thing — That's our business; Here is our Interest; if there be such and such accursed things among us, they must be removed, they must be quite destroyed; or Else we cannot reasonably expect, that God should help us.
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Sure we are, our other allies, how strong soever, are nothing to this; what's an earthly Monarch to the great God of Heaven? What's the Commander of some few Squadrons to the great Lord of Hosts? What's a Prince, that can lend us but an handful of men, to that God, who can lend us thousands of mighty Angels? What's a Neighbour, that can lend us Ships and Canons, to that God who can lend us Thunder and Lightning, Storms and Tempests? if once this God become one of our Auxilliaries, well may the Motto of Venice become the Motto of England too — Nec flatu, nec fluctu Moveor — neither winds nor waves can shake us;
Sure we Are, our other allies, how strong soever, Are nothing to this; what's an earthly Monarch to the great God of Heaven? What's the Commander of Some few Squadrons to the great Lord of Hosts? What's a Prince, that can lend us but an handful of men, to that God, who can lend us thousands of mighty Angels? What's a Neighbour, that can lend us Ships and Canonas, to that God who can lend us Thunder and Lightning, Storms and Tempests? if once this God become one of our Auxiliaries, well may the Motto of Venice become the Motto of England too — Nec flatu, nec fluctu Moveor — neither winds nor waves can shake us;
There's nothing can wrong us, but our selves; nothing can beat us, but our vice; nothing can fire our Ships, but our burning lust; nothing can rob us of our Gods assistance, but that, which robs us of his Image too, and that's our sin. Yet once more,
There's nothing can wrong us, but our selves; nothing can beatrice us, but our vice; nothing can fire our Ships, but our burning lust; nothing can rob us of our God's assistance, but that, which robs us of his Image too, and that's our since. Yet once more,
7. Sin, debauchery, and vice, will infallibly make the great God, and with him his holy Angels, the Sun, the Moon, the Starrs, even the whole creation, to become enemies to that unhappy Nation, where it reigns.
7. since, debauchery, and vice, will infallibly make the great God, and with him his holy Angels, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, even the Whole creation, to become enemies to that unhappy nation, where it reigns.
Thus the Prophet — behold, I am against you, saith the Lord — O dreadful word! if God be against us, who can be for us? The Lord was an enemy — who then can or dares be a friend? If once it come to this:
Thus the Prophet — behold, I am against you, Says the Lord — Oh dreadful word! if God be against us, who can be for us? The Lord was an enemy — who then can or dares be a friend? If once it come to this:
For, if we believe, that God certainly is, what Luther terms him, Rector mundi — the Governor of the World — we must believe, that all creatures whatsoever are,
For, if we believe, that God Certainly is, what Luther terms him, Rector mundi — the Governor of the World — we must believe, that all creatures whatsoever Are,
although vice doth strangely reign, yet God hath still amongst us a considerable number of Religious and Pious servants, whom he dearly loves, and for whose sake the Church and Kingdom stands.
although vice does strangely Reign, yet God hath still among us a considerable number of Religious and Pious Servants, whom he dearly loves, and for whose sake the Church and Kingdom Stands.
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But as to the Nation in general, God hath given us very shrewd signs to suspect, that he doth not like our doings. When we consider the crimes, the many, the brutish, the devilish crimes, that are committed without controll and that not by the rascality of ill bred people,
But as to the nation in general, God hath given us very shrewd Signs to suspect, that he does not like our doings. When we Consider the crimes, the many, the brutish, the devilish crimes, that Are committed without control and that not by the rascality of ill bred people,
And when we consider the sore, the many, the tremendious Judgements, judgements almost beyond example, that we have felt, and yet grow worse and worse, we have cause enough to be jealous, that God is at least still displeased and angry with us.
And when we Consider the soar, the many, the tremendous Judgments, Judgments almost beyond Exampl, that we have felt, and yet grow Worse and Worse, we have cause enough to be jealous, that God is At lest still displeased and angry with us.
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was it not beyond our hopes, that, in spight of all opposers, God should, in a miraculous manner, restore the King to his Throne, the Bishop to his Chair, the Nobleman to his Honour, the Parliament to its Priviledges, and every English man to his right, without one blow, without one drop of blood?
was it not beyond our hope's, that, in spite of all opposers, God should, in a miraculous manner, restore the King to his Throne, the Bishop to his Chair, the Nobleman to his Honour, the Parliament to its Privileges, and every English man to his right, without one blow, without one drop of blood?
his gracious smiles are now turned into such dreadful frowns, as if he meant to bury us in the wrinkles of his brow; we, that, through his favour, were lately surprised with mercies beyond our hopes, have now, through his wrath and our own follies, been surprised with Judgments, even beyond our fears.
his gracious smiles Are now turned into such dreadful frowns, as if he meant to bury us in the wrinkles of his brow; we, that, through his favour, were lately surprised with Mercies beyond our hope's, have now, through his wrath and our own follies, been surprised with Judgments, even beyond our fears.
so spread it self, as to make so vast a City to become but one greater Pesthouse? that there should be such a strange Mortality, so many Deaths and Burials in every corner, that every Church might have changed it's old name, and every Parish been justly styled a St. Sepulchres.
so spread it self, as to make so vast a city to become but one greater Pesthouse? that there should be such a strange Mortality, so many Death's and Burials in every corner, that every Church might have changed it's old name, and every Parish been justly styled a Saint Sepulchres.
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Again, what man could have dreamed, that — casus in urbe frequens — an ordinary fire, begun in one little corner, should in four dayes time, in dispight of all that man could do, have reached and consumed so many thousand buildings, the houses of men, and the Temples of God too.
Again, what man could have dreamed, that — casus in City Frequent — an ordinary fire, begun in one little corner, should in four days time, in despite of all that man could do, have reached and consumed so many thousand buildings, the houses of men, and the Temples of God too.
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What man could have thought, that our neer neighbours beyond the Sea, who were once the Poor destressed States, should ever have grown to that height, either of impudence to affront, or strength to withstand the King of England? who would have thought, that our old Petitioners should have ever become our new Controllers? that they, who were not able to secure to themselves a small spot of Land, should now claim the vast dominion of the Seas, and the main trade of the world? Sure I am,
What man could have Thought, that our near neighbours beyond the Sea, who were once the Poor distressed States, should ever have grown to that height, either of impudence to affront, or strength to withstand the King of England? who would have Thought, that our old Petitioners should have ever become our new Controllers? that they, who were not able to secure to themselves a small spot of Land, should now claim the vast dominion of the Seas, and the main trade of the world? Sure I am,
as it was the kindness or perhaps the imprudence of England, that once made them great, so it is the sin of England, that now makes them troublesome. When they were but in the egg, it was our kind warmth that hatched them;
as it was the kindness or perhaps the imprudence of England, that once made them great, so it is the sin of England, that now makes them troublesome. When they were but in the egg, it was our kind warmth that hatched them;
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Their Vices are not our Vertues; nor will their Poyson prove our Cordial. What if God should use the Dutchman as he doth the Turk, who is — flagellum Dei — the scourge of God; that Rod, which the dews of Heaven keep fresh and green and flourishing, that it may last the longer, and lash the sorer too? What if God make England and Holland, being Nations which mercies cannot win,
Their Vices Are not our Virtues; nor will their Poison prove our Cordial. What if God should use the Dutchman as he does the Turk, who is — flagellum Dei — the scourge of God; that Rod, which the dews of Heaven keep fresh and green and flourishing, that it may last the longer, and lash the Sorer too? What if God make England and Holland, being nations which Mercies cannot win,
nor judgments scare, so to weaken one another, that a third shall over-run them both? This is that, which we have some cause to fear, and many obligations to prevent; and surely, the way, the only ready way to do it, is, to obey this great command in my Text — When thine Host goeth forth against thine enemies,
nor Judgments scare, so to weaken one Another, that a third shall overrun them both? This is that, which we have Some cause to Fear, and many obligations to prevent; and surely, the Way, the only ready Way to do it, is, to obey this great command in my Text — When thine Host Goes forth against thine enemies,
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if we consider, that War is a solemn and serious thing, we should forbear even our innocent sports, much more our Hellish Crimes. 'Tis not for prudent Christians to act like the silly fish, that are observed to play most and grow even wanton, when the storm is rising.
if we Consider, that War is a solemn and serious thing, we should forbear even our innocent sports, much more our Hellish Crimes. It's not for prudent Christians to act like the silly Fish, that Are observed to play most and grow even wanton, when the storm is rising.
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I am confident, it would even break our Hearts, and well it might, to see our Armies miscarry; to see our Ships burned with fire, or drowned in water; to see a few broken Vessels return laden with nothing else but poor wounded men, cloathed with shame and rolled in bloud; if such a spectacle would not please you, prevent it by your prayers, your tears, your vertuous lives, which are things, more likely then guns and swords, to gain the Conquest.
I am confident, it would even break our Hearts, and well it might, to see our Armies miscarry; to see our Ships burned with fire, or drowned in water; to see a few broken Vessels return laden with nothing Else but poor wounded men, clothed with shame and rolled in blood; if such a spectacle would not please you, prevent it by your Prayers, your tears, your virtuous lives, which Are things, more likely then guns and swords, to gain the Conquest.
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the things contended for are the King and the Subject, the State and the Church; the Crown and the Mitre; Whatever it is that three kingdoms are worth, doth now lie at stake. Tell me then, shall we be such desperate fools, as to hazard all this for such or such a beloved sin? Shall we be such brutes, as to lose all this, and our souls to boot,
the things contended for Are the King and the Subject, the State and the Church; the Crown and the Mitre; Whatever it is that three kingdoms Are worth, does now lie At stake. Tell me then, shall we be such desperate Fools, as to hazard all this for such or such a Beloved since? Shall we be such brutes, as to loose all this, and our Souls to boot,
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and that in order to success and Victory — Keep thy self from every wicked thing — Certainly, 'tis a wicked thing to be drunk; 'tis a wicked thing to blaspheme the name of God; 'tis a wicked thing to be unclean and wanton; 'tis a wicked thing to scoff at Religion, and to droll at any man or any thing, that is Holy; all this,
and that in order to success and Victory — Keep thy self from every wicked thing — Certainly, it's a wicked thing to be drunk; it's a wicked thing to Blaspheme the name of God; it's a wicked thing to be unclean and wanton; it's a wicked thing to scoff At Religion, and to droll At any man or any thing, that is Holy; all this,
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If the Pope think it his concern to send into the field, as the Roman Pontifical words it — Vexillum sanctificatum, Ensem benedictum — an hallowed banner, a consecrated sword — Methinks we should think our selves obliged to provide against our enemies,
If the Pope think it his concern to send into the field, as the Roman Pontifical words it — Vexillum sanctificatum, Ensign Benedict — an hallowed banner, a consecrated sword — Methinks we should think our selves obliged to provide against our enemies,
for, 'tis not the strong, but the clean hand, that best wields the sword; nor is it the stout, but the Pure Heart, that's most like to get the victory. 'Tis Religion, that engageth Heaven and defends earth; 'Tis this, that establisheth Thrones and Scepters; 'tis this, that doth advance the Noblemans honour,
for, it's not the strong, but the clean hand, that best wields the sword; nor is it the stout, but the Pure Heart, that's most like to get the victory. It's Religion, that engageth Heaven and defends earth; It's this, that Establisheth Thrones and Sceptres; it's this, that does advance the Nobleman's honour,
'Tis Religion and Vertue, that must beat our enemies and get us Triumphs; 'tis this, and nothing but this, that will give us, through the assistance and mercy of our God, a victorious and happy kingdom here on earth, and an eternal one in Heaven. NONLATINALPHABET.
It's Religion and Virtue, that must beatrice our enemies and get us Triumphos; it's this, and nothing but this, that will give us, through the assistance and mercy of our God, a victorious and happy Kingdom Here on earth, and an Eternal one in Heaven..
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