THese words are part of Joshua 's Commission, that God gave him, when in the room of his servant Moses lately Deceased, he appointed him his Captain General, for the conduct of Israel into the promised Canaan. They had all along, in their March through the Wilderness, met with great opposition from the neighbouring Countrey's, the Amalekites, the Edomites, the Moabites, taking the Alarm, Mustered up their Forces,
THese words Are part of joshua is Commission, that God gave him, when in the room of his servant Moses lately Deceased, he appointed him his Captain General, for the conduct of Israel into the promised Canaan. They had all along, in their March through the Wilderness, met with great opposition from the neighbouring Country's, the Amalekites, the Edomites, the Moabites, taking the Alarm, Mustered up their Forces,
as though all the work were now taken off his hands, and there were nothing left for him to do, No such matter! It was rather to excite in him a Masculine and Heroick bravery of spirit,
as though all the work were now taken off his hands, and there were nothing left for him to do, No such matter! It was rather to excite in him a Masculine and Heroic bravery of Spirit,
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nor his conscience, Only be thou strong, and very couragious, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee.
nor his conscience, Only be thou strong, and very courageous, that thou Mayest observe to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee.
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In which words, as an Epitome, and short abridgment of his Military Discipline, God charges upon Joshua two things, that would in all things render him a gallant and compleat Souldier.
In which words, as an Epitome, and short abridgment of his Military Discipline, God charges upon joshua two things, that would in all things render him a gallant and complete Soldier.
as the greater strictness of the charge, so that double courage and fortitude that is necessary it make an accomplisht warriour, The one Natural, as a Souldier.
as the greater strictness of the charge, so that double courage and fortitude that is necessary it make an accomplished warrior, The one Natural, as a Soldier.
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1. Natural courage, which is a strength and stoutness of spirit, fearlesly to encounter hazards and hardships, which as it was necessary for Joshua in his circumstances, being to conduct a mutinous quarrelsome people,
1. Natural courage, which is a strength and stoutness of Spirit, fearlessly to encounter hazards and hardships, which as it was necessary for joshua in his Circumstances, being to conduct a mutinous quarrelsome people,
So is it greatly requisite in every Souldier, whether in, or under command, his Art and Profession being to converse with Sword and Pike, Blows and Bullets, Wounds,
So is it greatly requisite in every Soldier, whither in, or under command, his Art and Profession being to converse with Sword and Pike, Blows and Bullets, Wounds,
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When death, and dangers appear in their most frightful, ghastly complexion, and threaten high, the true Souldier, with an unappaled courage, makes as brisk a reply as Brutus did once to his Malus Genius, NONLATINALPHABET.
When death, and dangers appear in their most frightful, ghastly complexion, and threaten high, the true Soldier, with an unappalled courage, makes as brisk a reply as Brutus did once to his Malus Genius,.
And upon the like occasion Gentlemen, the Honour of your King, the safety of your Countrey, the happiness and flourishing prosperity of this City at stake, I doubt not in you such a generous and masculine spirit;
And upon the like occasion Gentlemen, the Honour of your King, the safety of your Country, the happiness and flourishing Prosperity of this city At stake, I doubt not in you such a generous and masculine Spirit;
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to this the Apostle presses the Ephesians, Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, and there are three things wherein this strength and magnanimity is especially to be exercised, 1. Enduring Afflictions. 2. Resisting Temptations. 3. Subduing and mortifying corrupt Affections.
to this the Apostle presses the Ephesians, Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, and there Are three things wherein this strength and magnanimity is especially to be exercised, 1. Enduring Afflictions. 2. Resisting Temptations. 3. Subduing and mortifying corrupt Affections.
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In all which points, there is so much the more courage to be used, because the enemies to be conquered, the World, the Devil, and the Flesh, are most pernicious and deadly,
In all which points, there is so much the more courage to be used, Because the enemies to be conquered, the World, the devil, and the Flesh, Are most pernicious and deadly,
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Every good man especially is in this world exposed to crosses, and troubles, and it well becomes him, with a mighty and magnanimous patience and submission to Gods will, to bear all his burdens,
Every good man especially is in this world exposed to Crosses, and Troubles, and it well becomes him, with a mighty and magnanimous patience and submission to God's will, to bear all his burdens,
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and take them, as the Camel doth his load from his Master, upon his knees, strengthened with all might, unto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness.
and take them, as the Camel does his load from his Master, upon his knees, strengthened with all might, unto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness.
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The patience and long-suffering of God, is founded in his Allmighty power, Let the power of my Lord be great, (saith Moses in the behalf of Israel ) according as thou hast spoken, saying, the Lord is long suffering.
The patience and long-suffering of God, is founded in his Almighty power, Let the power of my Lord be great, (Says Moses in the behalf of Israel) according as thou hast spoken, saying, the Lord is long suffering.
And it is urged with this Argument, as he would approve himself a good Souldier of Jesus Christ, Quid facis in Christi Militiâ delicate Miles? What makes the nice,
And it is urged with this Argument, as he would approve himself a good Soldier of jesus christ, Quid facis in Christ Militia delicate Miles? What makes the Nicaenae,
and the delicate Souldier Marching under Christs Banners? How low, and hard, and full of crosses soever thy condition may be in this world, Courage man! to give ground by a froward impatience,
and the delicate Soldier Marching under Christ Banners? How low, and hard, and full of Crosses soever thy condition may be in this world, Courage man! to give ground by a froward impatience,
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and pettish despondency, is a certain sign of an impotent cowardize and feeble-mindedness, for if thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
and pettish despondency, is a certain Signen of an impotent cowardice and feeble-mindedness, for if thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
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yet, as erranda Coward as he is, he had the bold and daring hardiness to assault our Lord Christ, in that famous Duel and Encounter, Matth. 4. but its observable,
yet, as erranda Coward as he is, he had the bold and daring hardiness to assault our Lord christ, in that famous Duel and Encounter, Matthew 4. but its observable,
how the Captain of our Salvation, to set us the pattern of a valiant and vigorous resistance, pickt up his fiery darts, and threw them in his face, It is written (saith the Devil) he shall give his Angels charge over thee;
how the Captain of our Salvation, to Set us the pattern of a valiant and vigorous resistance, picked up his fiery darts, and threw them in his face, It is written (Says the devil) he shall give his Angels charge over thee;
or fall into his Clutches, the Apostle bids rouze up your courage, and stand to your Arms, Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil,
or fallen into his Clutches, the Apostle bids rouse up your courage, and stand to your Arms, Put on the Whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil,
for we wrestle not against Flesh and Bloud, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness, in high places.
for we wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness, in high places.
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And though a man had strength and courage enough to rout whole troops and squadrons of other enemies in the field, he were like to bear away sad and mournful trophies,
And though a man had strength and courage enough to rout Whole troops and squadrons of other enemies in the field, he were like to bear away sad and mournful trophies,
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if he, whose name is legion, makes him Prisoner, and leads him captiveat his will. 3. Thirdly, Be strong and very couragious in the subduing, and mortifying of corrupt affections.
if he, whose name is legion, makes him Prisoner, and leads him captiveat his will. 3. Thirdly, Be strong and very courageous in the subduing, and mortifying of corrupt affections.
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These remaining lusts in good men, not wholly to be rooted out in this life, are like that remnant of Canaanites, that God left to prove Israel, to teach them War,
These remaining Lustiest in good men, not wholly to be rooted out in this life, Are like that remnant of Canaanites, that God left to prove Israel, to teach them War,
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then it was in Abraham, at Gods command to put a sacrificing-knife to the throat of his beloved Isaac. David got more true renown, by conquering a passionate revenge, in the case of Saul and Shimei, than in cutting off the head of Goliab. And Solomon hath laid it down for a rule (nor though a man of Peace, hath he at all undervalued Martial exploits and atchievements) He that ruleth his spirit ( i. e. keeps his soul from being invaded by exorbitant lusts and passions) is a better man ( i. e. shew's more Man-hood and gallantry of mind) than he that tak•s a City.
then it was in Abraham, At God's command to put a Sacrificing-knife to the throat of his Beloved Isaac. David god more true renown, by conquering a passionate revenge, in the case of Saul and Shimei, than in cutting off the head of Goliath. And Solomon hath laid it down for a Rule (nor though a man of Peace, hath he At all undervalved Martial exploits and achievements) He that Ruleth his Spirit (i. e. keeps his soul from being invaded by exorbitant Lustiest and passion) is a better man (i. e. shew's more Manhood and gallantry of mind) than he that tak•s a city.
In a word, that without any quarter given, we should serve them as that wise woman did Sheba, at Abel of Bethmaacah, throw the Traytors heads over the wall.
In a word, that without any quarter given, we should serve them as that wise woman did Sheba, At Abel of Bethmaacah, throw the Traitors Heads over the wall.
2. The Second follows, that of obedience, and a complyance with the Divine Law, That thou mayest observe to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee. Men of a Military Profession, are concerned seriously to mind matters of Religion; A faithful punctual observance of the divine Law, is both necessary for a Souldier:
2. The Second follows, that of Obedience, and a compliance with the Divine Law, That thou Mayest observe to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee. Men of a Military Profession, Are concerned seriously to mind matters of Religion; A faithful punctual observance of the divine Law, is both necessary for a Soldier:
There's no such compleat armour for a Souldier, as that which Saint Paul recommends out of Gods Magazine, the Girdle of truth, the brest-plate of righteousness, the shield of Faith, the helmet of Salvation, the Sword of the Spirit.
There's no such complete armour for a Soldier, as that which Saint Paul recommends out of God's Magazine, the Girdle of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of Faith, the helmet of Salvation, the Sword of the Spirit.
And if they could with these fine smooth sayings, perswade others to lay down their Arms, they themselves were like to be the first, that without scruple would run to take them up.
And if they could with these fine smooth sayings, persuade Others to lay down their Arms, they themselves were like to be the First, that without scruple would run to take them up.
The Foxes, in the Fable, with such a plausible and insinuating artifice, would have drawn the sheep into a fair and kind correspondence, only there was a sort of rugged,
The Foxes, in the Fable, with such a plausible and insinuating artifice, would have drawn the sheep into a fair and kind correspondence, only there was a sort of rugged,
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and scandalous creatures, with sharp teeth, called Shepherds Dogs, that stood in the way, and obstructed the Peace, let them all be but first knockt on the head,
and scandalous creatures, with sharp teeth, called Shepherd's Dogs, that stood in the Way, and obstructed the Peace, let them all be but First knocked on the head,
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They bring Arguments indeed, pitiful slender ones (God knows) to prove, that Religion forbids the use of the Sword, such as it would hardly be worth while for me to answer;
They bring Arguments indeed, pitiful slender ones (God knows) to prove, that Religion forbids the use of the Sword, such as it would hardly be worth while for me to answer;
Swordmen themselves may better do it, by a Religious deportment and conversation, the best and most effectual confutation of their feeble cavils, being like that Philosophers walking up and down the room silently to refell his Arguments, that with mighty noise and bustle, would needs prove there was no such thing as motion. One of the great excellencies of Religion is, that as it conduces to mens eternal interest,
Swordmen themselves may better do it, by a Religious deportment and Conversation, the best and most effectual confutation of their feeble cavils, being like that Philosophers walking up and down the room silently to refel his Arguments, that with mighty noise and bustle, would needs prove there was no such thing as motion. One of the great excellencies of Religion is, that as it conduces to men's Eternal Interest,
This makes the Good Prince and the Good Subject, the good Husband, the good VVife, the good Master, the good Servant, the good Merchant, Mariner, Husbandman, Lawyer, Physician, yea and good Souldier too;
This makes the Good Prince and the Good Subject, the good Husband, the good VVife, the good Master, the good Servant, the good Merchant, Mariner, Husbandman, Lawyer, physician, yea and good Soldier too;
would you know how he became so dextrous, and with such art did the exploit, he himself tells you, that God, to the observance and pleasing of whom, he applied himself with a studious care,
would you know how he became so dextrous, and with such art did the exploit, he himself tells you, that God, to the observance and pleasing of whom, he applied himself with a studious care,
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And at another time, when he over-reacht, and out-witted Achitophel, countermin'd, and defeated the cunning stratagem of that profound shrewd pated Politician;
And At Another time, when he overreached, and outwitted Ahithophel, countermined, and defeated the cunning stratagem of that profound shrewd pated Politician;
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and direction of the only wise God, to blow up and scatter the petty projects of fleshly opposites, that compar'd with that spiritual adversary, are the acutest of them, thick-scull'd and heavy-headed enemies.
and direction of the only wise God, to blow up and scatter the Petty projects of fleshly opposites, that compared with that spiritual adversary, Are the acutest of them, thick-sculled and heavyheaded enemies.
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Atheism, profaness, and irreligion, blast the best laid designs, and lead the subtle Artists and contrivers of them, into traps, and unseen precipices.
Atheism, profaneness, and irreligion, blast the best laid designs, and led the subtle Artists and contrivers of them, into traps, and unseen precipices.
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God disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise, they are short and defective, both in the Theory and the Practice, their fine spun Policies come to nothing,
God disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise, they Are short and defective, both in the Theory and the Practice, their fine spun Policies come to nothing,
But what the Prophet sayes of the Husbandman, holds true of the upright, obedient, and conscientious Souldier, his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.
But what the Prophet Says of the Husbandman, holds true of the upright, obedient, and conscientious Soldier, his God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him.
2. Secondly, Religion gives the Souldier the advantage of Courage and boldness. Nothing doth so fix and consolidate the mind, to a fearless and undaunted resolution in dangers,
2. Secondly, Religion gives the Soldier the advantage of Courage and boldness. Nothing does so fix and consolidate the mind, to a fearless and undaunted resolution in dangers,
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as its being possessed and principled with Gods holy fear, for in the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence. Clavus clavum trudit, Nieremberg. omnes timor Dei pellit timores.
as its being possessed and principled with God's holy Fear, for in the Fear of the Lord there is strong confidence. Clavus Key trudit, Nieremberg. omnes timor Dei pellit timores.
and who this man of courage and confidence is, he tells us, one that the world would little dream of, the divine Coward, one that feareth the Lord, and greatly delighteth in his Commandments.
and who this man of courage and confidence is, he tells us, one that the world would little dream of, the divine Coward, one that fears the Lord, and greatly delights in his commandments.
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and scared almost out of their wits, it was excellent and proper counsel that he gave them (though to some it may look like a contradiction) fear not, only fear the Lord,
and scared almost out of their wits, it was excellent and proper counsel that he gave them (though to Some it may look like a contradiction) Fear not, only Fear the Lord,
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Vile men, of Atheistical, debauch'd principles and practices, Dammers and Sinkers, may rant and swagger, and when furnished with Pipe and Pot-Ammunition, pretend high to seats of Prowess and Chivalry,
Vile men, of Atheistical, debauched principles and practices, Dammers and Sinkers, may rant and swagger, and when furnished with Pipe and Pot-Ammunition, pretend high to seats of Prowess and Chivalry,
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and might bear away great renown for Martial exploits, if (as when of old the Giants sought it by fighting against the Gods) sending defiances to heaven,
and might bear away great renown for Martial exploits, if (as when of old the Giants sought it by fighting against the God's) sending defiances to heaven,
What a doughty combatant was Cain like to prove, when having armed and enraged his own Conscience against him, by imbrewing his hands in the bloud of an innocent brother, he stood whining and puling with finger in eye, Every body that meets me will kill me? But the righteous is bold as a Lion.
What a doughty combatant was Cain like to prove, when having armed and enraged his own Conscience against him, by imbruing his hands in the blood of an innocent brother, he stood whining and puling with finger in eye, Every body that meets me will kill me? But the righteous is bold as a lion.
That saying of David was no flashy vapouring huff, but the issue of an unshaken gallantry of Spirit, Though an Host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear,
That saying of David was no flashy vapouring huff, but the issue of an unshaken gallantry of Spirit, Though an Host should encamp against me, my heart shall not Fear,
Gideon, a brave Souldier, when in obedience to God, he threw down Baals Altar, was sorely threatned, by a rude rabble of enraged Idolaters, (And there is no madness like that of mens being mad for Religion) but God himself was of his guard,
gideon, a brave Soldier, when in Obedience to God, he threw down Baal's Altar, was sorely threatened, by a rude rabble of enraged Idolaters, (And there is no madness like that of men's being mad for Religion) but God himself was of his guard,
and quicken the dead, and at the head of his Army should say before a Fight, Come on my stout hearts, fear nothing, He engage my honour, that not a man of you shall be a loser by this Battel.
and quicken the dead, and At the head of his Army should say before a Fight, Come on my stout hearts, Fear nothing, He engage my honour, that not a man of you shall be a loser by this Battle.
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Well! the Fight over, and the General surveying his Army, the first, that lost never a drop of bloud, he rewards well for fighting, them that lost their limbs, he makes fishwhole,
Well! the Fight over, and the General surveying his Army, the First, that lost never a drop of blood, he rewards well for fighting, them that lost their limbs, he makes fishwhole,
or the shining of a piece of rotten wood in the dark) compar'd with the real and substantial brightness of them that have the Spirit of glory, and of God resting upon them.
or the shining of a piece of rotten wood in the dark) compared with the real and substantial brightness of them that have the Spirit of glory, and of God resting upon them.
And of these two, that holds true that the Apostle saith of the Law and the Gospel, That which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, by reason of a glory that excelleth.
And of these two, that holds true that the Apostle Says of the Law and the Gospel, That which was made glorious, had no glory in this respect, by reason of a glory that excels.
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And representing Religion under the name of wisdom, as a magnificent Queen, distributing various and ample rewards to all her train, he reckons honour, with riches to boot,
And representing Religion under the name of Wisdom, as a magnificent Queen, distributing various and ample rewards to all her train, he reckons honour, with riches to boot,
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Nay God himself puts in caution and security (that never yet broke his parole ) to advance their reputation and renown, that are careful to lift up his Praise, by holy practices,
Nay God himself puts in caution and security (that never yet broke his parole) to advance their reputation and renown, that Are careful to lift up his Praise, by holy practices,
and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed. I will take thee O Zerubbabel my servant, the Son of Shealtiel, saith the Lord; and will make thee as a Signet, for I have chosen thee.
and they that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed. I will take thee Oh Zerubbabel my servant, the Son of Shealtiel, Says the Lord; and will make thee as a Signet, for I have chosen thee.
There is in vertue and goodness, that intrinsick beauty, and amiable commanding Majesty, that it conquers and captivates, sets up its trophies in the minds of observers,
There is in virtue and Goodness, that intrinsic beauty, and amiable commanding Majesty, that it conquers and captivates, sets up its trophies in the minds of observers,
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5. Fifthly, Religion gives success and an happy prosperous issue of affairs: Nothing doth so intangle and perplex an enterprise, and make it miscarry in mens hands,
5. Fifthly, Religion gives success and an happy prosperous issue of affairs: Nothing does so entangle and perplex an enterprise, and make it miscarry in men's hands,
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as their sinning against God, they that walk in their own wayes, Sow the wind, and all the crop they are like to reap thence, is the whirlwind, to blast and scatter all they take in hand.
as their sinning against God, they that walk in their own ways, Sow the wind, and all the crop they Are like to reap thence, is the whirlwind, to blast and scatter all they take in hand.
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The Israelites sin made their Carcasses to fall thick and threefold in the Wilderness, so that of above six hundred thousand that came out of Egypt, two only, Caleb and Joshua, set foot into the promised Land:
The Israelites since made their Carcases to fallen thick and threefold in the Wilderness, so that of above six hundred thousand that Come out of Egypt, two only, Caleb and joshua, Set foot into the promised Land:
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Nay, Moses himself, for his infidelity and disobedience, striking the rock, when God bade him but speak to it, was shut out of Canaan, and had his Leading-staff taken from him.
Nay, Moses himself, for his infidelity and disobedience, striking the rock, when God bade him but speak to it, was shut out of Canaan, and had his Leading-staff taken from him.
but it was sin, that accursed thing that foyl'd and routed them, and casting Gods Law behind their back, made them to turn their back before their enemies.
but it was since, that accursed thing that foiled and routed them, and casting God's Law behind their back, made them to turn their back before their enemies.
And there is no way lies so fair and smooth to success and victory, as for the Menagers of Martial affairs, by a Religious and faithful obedience, to engage him that is the Lord of Hosts, in their cause and quarrel.
And there is no Way lies so fair and smooth to success and victory, as for the Menagers of Martial affairs, by a Religious and faithful Obedience, to engage him that is the Lord of Hosts, in their cause and quarrel.
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The state of things would, its true, be very much better'd in the world, if reason and equity, righteousness and honesty could obtain such an uncontrolled,
The state of things would, its true, be very much bettered in the world, if reason and equity, righteousness and honesty could obtain such an uncontrolled,
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men would use it to promote their own lusts and passions, humours and interests, and cut and slash, only to carve the fat and large portions for themselves;
men would use it to promote their own Lustiest and passion, humours and interests, and Cut and slash, only to carve the fat and large portions for themselves;
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When Cain took up arms without any restraints of Religion, what woful havock did he make, destroying one quarter of the world at a blow? And among our selves, not long since,
When Cain took up arms without any restraints of Religion, what woeful havoc did he make, destroying one quarter of the world At a blow? And among our selves, not long since,
And that they are not now the objects of sense, but memory, olim meminisse. But on the other side the unbyassed holiness and Religious integrity of a Sword-man, makes him a publick benefit:
And that they Are not now the objects of sense, but memory, Once Meminisse. But on the other side the unbiased holiness and Religious integrity of a Swordman, makes him a public benefit:
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