Souldiery spiritualized, or, The Christian souldier orderly and strenously engaged in the spiritual warre and so fighting the good fight represented in a sermon preached at Boston in New England on the day of the artillery election there, June 1, 1674 / by Joshua Moodey ...
IT is commonly and not inconveniently said, that a Mans general and particular Calling are the two Legs on which he Travels through the Wilderness of this World, from Egypt to Canaan, he that fails in either of them will prove a •ame Christian, he may happily hop or creep,
IT is commonly and not inconveniently said, that a men general and particular Calling Are the two Legs on which he Travels through the Wilderness of this World, from Egypt to Canaan, he that fails in either of them will prove a •ame Christian, he may happily hop or creep,
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To use both these Leggs, and yet to set the best Legg foremost, I mean his General Calling, and to make the other, viz, that of his Particular subservient to his General, is the Duty of every one that will be and appe•r to be a Christian indeed.
To use both these Legs, and yet to Set the best Leg foremost, I mean his General Calling, and to make the other, videlicet, that of his Particular subservient to his General, is the Duty of every one that will be and appe•r to be a Christian indeed.
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To prevent this, besides the Cautions, Counsels, Warnings, Commands, Promises and Threatnings that the Scripture is full of, to make us look to the main chance, to mind the great business that is before us:
To prevent this, beside the Cautions, Counsels, Warnings, Commands, Promises and Threatenings that the Scripture is full of, to make us look to the main chance, to mind the great business that is before us:
Yea, all our Relations and Conditions as well as Imployments, are so improved to our Hands by the Spirit of God in his Word as that they may b• useful both as Monitors and Helpers to mind us of,
Yea, all our Relations and Conditions as well as Employments, Are so improved to our Hands by the Spirit of God in his Word as that they may b• useful both as Monitors and Helpers to mind us of,
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The Physitian and Chirurgion when visiting or administring to the sick or lame, giving Purges, Cordials, &c. setting bones, applying Plaisters, &c. may be minded of his own Condition by nature, convinced of his need of Christ, directed to apply himself to Him,
The physician and Chirurgeon when visiting or administering to the sick or lame, giving Purges, Cordials, etc. setting bones, applying Plasters, etc. may be minded of his own Condition by nature, convinced of his need of christ, directed to apply himself to Him,
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as the great Physitian, Soul-Physitian, who is anointed and appointed by the Father to bind up, heal, recover, yea, to do that which is out of the reach of all Physick, viz. to quicken the dead, Joh. 5. 25. see also Hos. 6. 1, 2. Psal. 146. 8. and 147. 3. •er. 8. 22 Mal. 4. 2. Luk. 4. 18. Psal. 51. 8.
as the great physician, Soul-Physitian, who is anointed and appointed by the Father to bind up, heal, recover, yea, to do that which is out of the reach of all Physic, viz. to quicken the dead, John 5. 25. see also Hos. 6. 1, 2. Psalm 146. 8. and 147. 3. •er. 8. 22 Malachi 4. 2. Luk. 4. 18. Psalm 51. 8.
The Merchant is advised among all his dealing and trading in the world, to act the part of that wise Merchant, by selling all for the Pearl, which will be the best,
The Merchant is advised among all his dealing and trading in the world, to act the part of that wise Merchant, by selling all for the Pearl, which will be the best,
and should be the first bargain he makes, Math. 13. 45, 46. And he is assured by Christ the wisdome of the Father, that he can deal in no Commodities that will yield him like Profit, Prov. 8. 11, 18, 21. but what ever else he may get,
and should be the First bargain he makes, Math. 13. 45, 46. And he is assured by christ the Wisdom of the Father, that he can deal in no Commodities that will yield him like Profit, Curae 8. 11, 18, 21. but what ever Else he may get,
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His very calling minds him of his Relation to God the High Possessor of Heaven and Earth, from whom he ha's those daily Consignments of Life, Health, Food, Raiment, Gospel,
His very calling minds him of his Relation to God the High Possessor of Heaven and Earth, from whom he ha those daily Consignments of Life, Health, Food, Raiment, Gospel,
The Husbandman should own God in that wisdom he teaches him about his Calling, Isai. 28. 24, 29. and know that himself is Gods Husbandry, 1 Cor. 3. 9. and that therefore he ought to be so towards God as he expects his Land to be towards him after all the costly and expensive Husbandry that he hath been the Subject of, Isai. 5. 1-4.
The Husbandman should own God in that Wisdom he Teaches him about his Calling, Isaiah 28. 24, 29. and know that himself is God's Husbandry, 1 Cor. 3. 9. and that Therefore he ought to be so towards God as he expects his Land to be towards him After all the costly and expensive Husbandry that he hath been the Subject of, Isaiah 5. 1-4.
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and so miss Heaven, God hath put a great deal of Heaven into their Earth and there they may find it, their fencing, clearing, plowing, sowing, weeding, plucking up the thorns, waiting for the former and latter rain, reaping, gathering into the Barn, threshing, winnowing, are all made in Scripture similitudes,
and so miss Heaven, God hath put a great deal of Heaven into their Earth and there they may find it, their fencing, clearing, plowing, sowing, weeding, plucking up the thorns, waiting for the former and latter rain, reaping, gathering into the Barn, threshing, winnowing, Are all made in Scripture Similitudes,
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he be speaks his Disciples as persons well instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, by means of those similitudes which out of their Secular Affairs and ordinary Imployments he had borrowed and suited to their Use.
he be speaks his Disciples as Persons well instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, by means of those Similitudes which out of their Secular Affairs and ordinary Employments he had borrowed and suited to their Use.
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It would be endless to particularize, for even from the King upon the Throne to the Hewer of wood and drawer of water, the Lord is in his word teaching us by such familiar and known Metaphors taken from those Callings that we are versed in, in so much that all sorts of men may say concerning the voice of God in his word, as they in another Case.
It would be endless to particularise, for even from the King upon the Throne to the Hewer of wood and drawer of water, the Lord is in his word teaching us by such familiar and known Metaphors taken from those Callings that we Are versed in, in so much that all sorts of men may say Concerning the voice of God in his word, as they in Another Case.
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They that would see more of this may consult these and such like Scriptures, Joh. 15. 1, 2, 5, 7. Math. 9 16, 17. and 19. 24. Luk. 12: 19, 20, 21. I•r.
They that would see more of this may consult these and such like Scriptures, John 15. 1, 2, 5, 7. Math. 9 16, 17. and 19. 24. Luk. 12: 19, 20, 21. I•r.
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But to avoid any further skirmishing at a distance, and to come to a more close Engagement with my Text, in which the Calling or Profession of the Souldier is made use of as Instructive to the Christian.
But to avoid any further skirmishing At a distance, and to come to a more close Engagement with my Text, in which the Calling or Profession of the Soldier is made use of as Instructive to the Christian.
and I knov no better way to speak to their Understandings and Hearts then to speak in their own Dialect, to treat them not only as Christians but also as Souldiers,
and I knov no better Way to speak to their Understandings and Hearts then to speak in their own Dialect, to Treat them not only as Christians but also as Soldiers,
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or as Christian Souldiers. And therefore my discourse shall be a Divinity-Lecture to such, i. e. Military-Divinity or Divine Souldiery, for the doing of which my Text advantageth me,
or as Christian Soldiers. And Therefore my discourse shall be a Divinity-Lecture to such, i. e. Military-Divinity or Divine Soldiery, for the doing of which my Text advantageth me,
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as having in it the great work of a Christian in working out his Salvation, set forth under the Metaphor of fighting, and the manner of doing that, by the manner of doing this, [ So fight I ]
as having in it the great work of a Christian in working out his Salvation, Set forth under the Metaphor of fighting, and the manner of doing that, by the manner of doing this, [ So fight I ]
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I might give you the Coherence of the Text with the former part of the Chapter, and of that with the latter part of the foregoing Chapter, which for brevity sake I omit.
I might give you the Coherence of the Text with the former part of the Chapter, and of that with the latter part of the foregoing Chapter, which for brevity sake I omit.
It may suffice ▪ to say, that having exhorted them to run the Race that is set before then, and u•g•d his Exhortation from the Example of other Runne•s, and Strivers or Wrestlers, who were careful and intense in their way,
It may suffice ▪ to say, that having exhorted them to run the Raze that is Set before then, and u•g•d his Exhortation from the Exampl of other Runne•s, and Strivers or Wrestlers, who were careful and intense in their Way,
The one being a Corruptible, the other an Incorr•p•ible Crown. He doth now in ver. 26. reinforce his Exhortation to them by the proposal of his own Example before them,
The one being a Corruptible, the other an Incorr•p•ible Crown. He does now in ver. 26. reinforce his Exhortation to them by the proposal of his own Exampl before them,
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2. Of •igh•ing, which is before us in the words read, where the Apostle presents himself in the Eq•ipage of a Souldier, whose Business is Fi••ting, amplified from the manner of his doing it, [ So sight I ] and 〈 ◊ 〉, he ••ts down in the T•x•, N•g•tively, [ not as one that beats the Air ] In the Cont•x.
2. Of •igh•ing, which is before us in the words read, where the Apostle presents himself in the Eq•ipage of a Soldier, whose Business is Fi••ting, amplified from the manner of his doing it, [ So sighed I ] and 〈 ◊ 〉, he ••ts down in the T•x•, N•g•tively, [ not as one that beats the Air ] In the Cont•x.
Affi•mative•y, [ I keep under my Body, &c. ] Together with the Reason o• the whole [ Le•• while I pr•ach to oth•rs, I my self should be a cast away. ] So ] i. e.
Affi•mative•y, [ I keep under my Body, etc. ] Together with the Reason o• the Whole [ Le•• while I pr•ach to oth•rs, I my self should be a cast away. ] So ] i. e.
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and so Pugil is rendred a Champion o• st••ng Fighter. [ Fight I ] then may be, I act the part of a Champion, Now a Champion is supposed to be not only • •o•ldier, but one singul•rly qua•ifi•d and •minently accom•lisht for what he undert•k•s, one that is both Strong and Skilful. Hence G•eat Goliah was called the Philistines Champion; 1 Sam. 17 23, 51. So that to Fight lik• a Champion means to Fight like an able, Skilful, Active man, a man of whose Fighting well, there is Great Expectation, and upon whose so doing there is no small dependance.
and so Pugil is rendered a Champion o• st••ng Fighter. [ Fight I ] then may be, I act the part of a Champion, Now a Champion is supposed to be not only • •o•ldier, but one singul•rly qua•ifi•d and •minently accom•lisht for what he undert•k•s, one that is both Strong and Skilful. Hence G•eat Goliath was called the philistines Champion; 1 Sam. 17 23, 51. So that to Fight lik• a Champion means to Fight like an able, Skilful, Active man, a man of whose Fighting well, there is Great Expectation, and upon whose so doing there is no small dependence.
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Not as one tha• beat• the Air ] A very significant Expression borrowed from those that m•ke a Flourish with their Weapon, make a shew of doing much, wh•reas all they do is but a meer shew, an empty show;
Not as one tha• beat• the Air ] A very significant Expression borrowed from those that m•ke a Flourish with their Weapon, make a show of doing much, wh•reas all they do is but a mere show, an empty show;
This same Apostle hath a Parallel Expression that will give some light to this, 1 Cor. 14. 9. He that spe•ks unintelligible wo•ds, he speaks in the Air, i. e.
This same Apostle hath a Parallel Expression that will give Some Light to this, 1 Cor. 14. 9. He that spe•ks unintelligible wo•ds, he speaks in the Air, i. e.
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he speaks insignificantly and unprofitably to his Hearers, whose Ear• may have the Sound, but themselves not having the Sense of what he speaks, his words f•y into th• Air, i. e. are to no purpose.
he speaks insignificantly and unprofitably to his Hearers, whose Ear• may have the Found, but themselves not having the Sense of what he speaks, his words f•y into th• Air, i. e. Are to no purpose.
So her• ▪ some mens Actions are as empty as other mens words, nothing but a Flourish in the Air. This Phrase may be answered by the Latin• Ʋent••ar•, which (besides other significations) meaneth only to Flourish. The Poet speaking of one that was but a Flash, a Bubbie, a Vap•ur, saith of him, he sprea•s abroad his Arms indeed, makes a shew, pretends to somet•i•g,
So her• ▪ Some men's Actions Are as empty as other men's words, nothing but a Flourish in the Air. This Phrase may be answered by the Latin• Ʋent••ar•, which (beside other significations) means only to Flourish. The Poet speaking of one that was but a Flash, a Bubbie, a Vap•ur, Says of him, he sprea•s abroad his Arms indeed, makes a show, pretends to somet•i•g,
but this is only while there is nothing but Air before them, upon which they may strike while they will without any danger of being stricken again, such may pass for fair Flourishers, but are no Fighters.
but this is only while there is nothing but Air before them, upon which they may strike while they will without any danger of being stricken again, such may pass for fair Flourishers, but Are no Fighters.
and by his Negation of beating the Air only, he implies and intends the Contrary Affirmative, viz. that he was thorough, intense and in good earnest about his work, he did not make a show only,
and by his Negation of beating the Air only, he Implies and intends the Contrary Affirmative, viz. that he was thorough, intense and in good earnest about his work, he did not make a show only,
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He that will be a Christian indeed must be a Christian Souldier and that in deed, in reality, not in show or appearance, he must fight not flourish only, be a Souldier and that in actual Service too, [ So Fight I ] in the present Tense, fighting is with every Christian alwayes in the Present Tense.
He that will be a Christian indeed must be a Christian Soldier and that in deed, in reality, not in show or appearance, he must fight not flourish only, be a Soldier and that in actual Service too, [ So Fight I ] in the present Tense, fighting is with every Christian always in the Present Tense.
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He must not be the picture of a Souldier, a Fencer, a Stage player, one that comes on the Stage and for pleasure, sport or in jest only personates a Souldier,
He must not be the picture of a Soldier, a Fencer, a Stage player, one that comes on the Stage and for pleasure, sport or in jest only personates a Soldier,
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In a word, we need not alter the Terms of the Text. It is the Duty of every Christian to look at and carry himself as a Souldier in the Fight, wherein he is to behave or demean himself not like one that beats the Air.
In a word, we need not altar the Terms of the Text. It is the Duty of every Christian to look At and carry himself as a Soldier in the Fight, wherein he is to behave or demean himself not like one that beats the Air.
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The Doctrine hath two parts in it, The one, the calling or Imployment of a Christian, viz he is to Fight, the other contains the manner of his doing it, not flightily,
The Doctrine hath two parts in it, The one, the calling or Employment of a Christian, videlicet he is to Fight, the other contains the manner of his doing it, not flightily,
See 2 Tim. 2. 3, 4. and 4. 7. 1 Tim. 6. 12. and 1. 18. So Paul calls Archippus his fellow Souldier, Philem. 2. and that not only as a preacher of the Gospel, but as a Christian.
See 2 Tim. 2. 3, 4. and 4. 7. 1 Tim. 6. 12. and 1. 18. So Paul calls Archippus his fellow Soldier, Philemon 2. and that not only as a preacher of the Gospel, but as a Christian.
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e ▪ the warring or warfaring-Church, the Army or fighting Company, So Cant. 3. 7, 8. and 6. 4, 10, 11. There are two parts of the Church of Christ, (answerable to the two places where they are,
e ▪ the warring or warfaring-Church, the Army or fighting Company, So Cant 3. 7, 8. and 6. 4, 10, 11. There Are two parts of the Church of christ, (answerable to the two places where they Are,
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and that which is now in Triumph after the end of the Warr, wherein they have been Victorious, and their being Triumphant hereafter, speaks them Militant now.
and that which is now in Triumph After the end of the War, wherein they have been Victorious, and their being Triumphant hereafter, speaks them Militant now.
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2. The Qualifications or Indowments of Christians are such as are the Characteristical Notes or Badges of good Souldiers; the same Excellencies that speak a Souldier, spiritualized make a Christian too.
2. The Qualifications or Endowments of Christians Are such as Are the Characteristical Notes or Badges of good Soldiers; the same Excellencies that speak a Soldier, spiritualized make a Christian too.
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Counsel and strength are for the war, whether Literal or Spiritual, Isai. 36. 5. Skill, will, Strength, Activity, Valour, Courage, compleat a man for either Imployment.
Counsel and strength Are for the war, whither Literal or Spiritual, Isaiah 36. 5. Skill, will, Strength, Activity, Valour, Courage, complete a man for either Employment.
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Understanding to know his weapons, and skill to use them, pruden•e and wisdom in taking the right means and Season, Strength to undergo what is propounded,
Understanding to know his weapons, and skill to use them, pruden•e and Wisdom in taking the right means and Season, Strength to undergo what is propounded,
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The Timetous, Cowardly or Fearful lead the Ʋan of them that are sent to the Bottomless Pit, Rev 21. 8. 3. If we lo•k into their Accoutrements as well as Accomplishm•nts, the Resemblances will further appear.
The Timetous, Cowardly or Fearful led the Ʋan of them that Are sent to the Bottomless Pit, Rev 21. 8. 3. If we lo•k into their Accoutrements as well as Accomplishm•nts, the Resemblances will further appear.
A Believer fitted for Service and fixed for his Imployment, as such, is like a Souldier in the Field compleatly armed Capape. You have the Christians Armory, Eph. 6 11-17. which sufficiently proves his Souldiery. Truth is his girdle, Righteousness his Breastplate, Preparation of the Gospel his Shooes, Hope ••s Helmet, the Word his Sword, and now when these are on, he is fit to meet with Principalities and Powers (at least when by Prayer, which follows in the next words, he hath engaged the Lord of Hosts to be with him ) What will you call one so equipped or accoutred but a Souldier, and what is he to expect but Fighting? He is not thus armed (sure) either to play or sleep.
A Believer fitted for Service and fixed for his Employment, as such, is like a Soldier in the Field completely armed Capape. You have the Christians Armoury, Ephesians 6 11-17. which sufficiently Proves his Soldiery. Truth is his girdle, Righteousness his Breastplate, Preparation of the Gospel his Shoes, Hope ••s Helmet, the Word his Sword, and now when these Are on, he is fit to meet with Principalities and Powers (At least when by Prayer, which follows in the next words, he hath engaged the Lord of Hosts to be with him) What will you call one so equipped or accoutered but a Soldier, and what is he to expect but Fighting? He is not thus armed (sure) either to play or sleep.
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and the word in the other, and bids him thus stand, yea, and withal bids him to call these his Belt, Breast-plate, Head-piece, Sword and Shield, no wise man but will account such an one sufficiently minded of a warfare before him.
and the word in the other, and bids him thus stand, yea, and withal bids him to call these his Belt, Breastplate, Headpiece, Sword and Shield, no wise man but will account such an one sufficiently minded of a warfare before him.
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if his Calling had not been Military, and his work Fighting. If God bids men Arm, they may expect that the next word of Command will be Fall on ▪ or else they will be by the Enemy fallen on, and so they must look to fall down. And this makes way for the next particular.
if his Calling had not been Military, and his work Fighting. If God bids men Arm, they may expect that the next word of Command will be Fallen on ▪ or Else they will be by the Enemy fallen on, and so they must look to fallen down. And this makes Way for the next particular.
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The way to Heaven lies through the Enemies Country, and no getting through but by force of Arms. He must dispute every step at the Swords point. Heaven wust be won by the Sword e're i• be worn.
The Way to Heaven lies through the Enemies Country, and no getting through but by force of Arms. He must dispute every step At the Swords point. Heaven wust be wone by the Sword ever i• be worn.
but come out against you with a strong hand, and you must not turn away from them but Fight them as, Numb. 21. 22, 24. The Lanes are filled, the Hedges lined with Enemies to impede•our March Ca•aan ward, so that you must engage against them,
but come out against you with a strong hand, and you must not turn away from them but Fight them as, Numb. 21. 22, 24. The Lanes Are filled, the Hedges lined with Enemies to impede•our March Ca•aan ward, so that you must engage against them,
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and keeps no more then what he keeps by the same means which he gets it by, sure this man is a Souldi•r, and such a life is a Souldiers life; But such is the Case of a Christian. Ergò.
and keeps no more then what he keeps by the same means which he gets it by, sure this man is a Souldi•r, and such a life is a Soldiers life; But such is the Case of a Christian. Ergò.
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1. Sin, which is in and about, and doth so easily be set us, Heb. 12. 1. and must be fought by those that will run the Race set before them, who must therefore Fight as well as Run. Sin I say, which on thy first coming to Christ thou must renounce,
1. since, which is in and about, and does so Easily be Set us, Hebrew 12. 1. and must be fought by those that will run the Raze Set before them, who must Therefore Fight as well as Run. since I say, which on thy First coming to christ thou must renounce,
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A warr and a bloudy warr too must be wag•d agaidst Sin, Heb, 12. 4. You must be professed Enemies to Sin, draw upon it where ever you meet it, keep it off at the Swords Point, stand upon your Guard,
A war and a bloody war too must be wag•d agaidst since, Hebrew, 12. 4. You must be professed Enemies to since, draw upon it where ever you meet it, keep it off At the Swords Point, stand upon your Guard,
Sin that pretends in a friendly manner with Ioab to kiss thee, 2 S•m. 20. 9, 20. but suddenly and unexpectedly wounds thee fatally. Now with Sin thou must not compound or make a Truce,
since that pretends in a friendly manner with Ioab to kiss thee, 2 S•m. 20. 9, 20. but suddenly and unexpectedly wounds thee fatally. Now with since thou must not compound or make a Truce,
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It will mix it self with and mischief thee in every Duty, Business, Imployment, when hearing, reading, praying, &c. Do not trust it for it will deceive thee,
It will mix it self with and mischief thee in every Duty, Business, Employment, when hearing, reading, praying, etc. Do not trust it for it will deceive thee,
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and therefore this of a Christian with Sin is rightly called, The Holy Warr. 2. Self, A close Enemy because within thee, and the more dangerous because so close.
and Therefore this of a Christian with since is rightly called, The Holy Warr. 2. Self, A close Enemy Because within thee, and the more dangerous Because so close.
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There is in thee an old Man, a Body of Sin, an Army of Lusts that are still warring against thy Soul, 1 Pet. 2. 11. Thou needest not beat the Air for want of an Enemy to strike.
There is in thee an old Man, a Body of since, an Army of Lustiest that Are still warring against thy Soul, 1 Pet. 2. 11. Thou Needest not beatrice the Air for want of an Enemy to strike.
Thy Body thou must beet, yea, beat down, yea, keep down. There be st•ong Castles and high Towers within thee, 2 Cor. 10 ▪ 4, 5. that will never yield on Composition,
Thy Body thou must beet, yea, beatrice down, yea, keep down. There be st•ong Castles and high Towers within thee, 2 Cor. 10 ▪ 4, 5. that will never yield on Composition,
and yet still there remains a Righteous self, (as some Divines call it) that will do thee as much mischief as the other, Our own Righteousness is as great an Enemy to us as our Ʋnrighteousness, our self Righteousness as dangerous as the other.
and yet still there remains a Righteous self, (as Some Divines call it) that will do thee as much mischief as the other, Our own Righteousness is as great an Enemy to us as our Ʋnrighteousness, our self Righteousness as dangerous as the other.
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Paul thought he had gained something by his exact walking in the Profession of a Pharisee, having framed and stablished a Righteousness of his own, but he was fain to lose all, deny that Self too, that he might w•n Ch•ist, Phil. 3. 4. 9.
Paul Thought he had gained something by his exact walking in the Profession of a Pharisee, having framed and established a Righteousness of his own, but he was fain to loose all, deny that Self too, that he might w•n Ch•ist, Philip 3. 4. 9.
A Christian therefore must be a Souldier for he hath in him t•o contrary Principles, yea, two Armies engaged one against another, ( Gal. 5. 17,) lying one against another (as the Greek word imports like two Arm•es lying int•e•ched one against the other,
A Christian Therefore must be a Soldier for he hath in him t•o contrary Principles, yea, two Armies engaged one against Another, (Gal. 5. 17,) lying one against Another (as the Greek word imports like two Arm•es lying int•e•ched one against the other,
spi•itual desir•s, motions tende•cies on the other, each side contending for its contrary Obj•cts and Ends. The Current of Natural Corruption ru•s downward, that of Supernatural grace moves upward.
spi•itual desir•s, motions tende•cies on the other, each side contending for its contrary Obj•cts and Ends. The Current of Natural Corruption ru•s downward, that of Supernatural grace moves upward.
These two contrary streams meet, and hence there must needs be an actual Contest; one draws backward, the other forward, hence there must needs be a perpetual Warr.
These two contrary streams meet, and hence there must needs be an actual Contest; one draws backward, the other forward, hence there must needs be a perpetual Warr.
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then he must Fight, stand his Ground, resist him ste•fastly in the Faith, and so make him fly, 1 Pet. 5. 9, with Jam. 4. 7. Thou maiest and oughtest lift up thine eyes to the hills from whence comes thine help, dispatch Faith in Prayer for Auxiliaries from Heaven,
then he must Fight, stand his Ground, resist him ste•fastly in the Faith, and so make him fly, 1 Pet. 5. 9, with Jam. 4. 7. Thou Mayest and Ought lift up thine eyes to the hills from whence comes thine help, dispatch Faith in Prayer for Auxiliaries from Heaven,
but thou must Fight as well as pray, wrestle in prayer, pray and wrestle, and that not with God only (as Gen. 32 24.) but with Satan too, Eph ▪ 6. 12. give no place to the Devil, the while, Eph. 4. 27. bate him not an Ace, veer him not an inch of ground, do not yield an hairs breadth,
but thou must Fight as well as pray, wrestle in prayer, pray and wrestle, and that not with God only (as Gen. 32 24.) but with Satan too, Ephesians ▪ 6. 12. give no place to the devil, the while, Ephesians 4. 27. bore him not an Ace, veer him not an inch of ground, do not yield an hairs breadth,
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nor a minutes Time, we must ever watch and warr against him as our Adversary, 1 Pet. 5. 8. He follows thee from Bed to Board, from Company to thy Retirements, from thy worldly occasions to thy Closet, into thy Garden, Field, Ship, Shop, &c. From thy house to Gods house,
nor a minutes Time, we must ever watch and war against him as our Adversary, 1 Pet. 5. 8. He follows thee from Bed to Board, from Company to thy Retirements, from thy worldly occasions to thy Closet, into thy Garden, Field, Ship, Shop, etc. From thy house to God's house,
4. The World, one of the Devils Inst•uments, that he uses in the Warr, he is therefore ▪ (in part at least) called the God of this World, the world (I say) that ch•aks the word, and t•en undoes the Sinner.
4. The World, one of the Devils Inst•uments, that he uses in the War, he is Therefore ▪ (in part At least) called the God of this World, the world (I say) that ch•aks the word, and t•en undoes the Sinner.
Beware of being intangled in the affairs of this life, if th•u have t•k•n upon thee Christs Warfa•e, 2 Tim. 4 4. Rather let thy Warfare especially be against the world and thy ▪ being so •••ared by it, He that while he lives in the world hath the world his Con••ant En•my, he must nec•ssarily b• a Souldie• Unto the world we must be w••••d,
Beware of being entangled in the affairs of this life, if th•u have t•k•n upon thee Christ Warfa•e, 2 Tim. 4 4. Rather let thy Warfare especially be against the world and thy ▪ being so •••ared by it, He that while he lives in the world hath the world his Con••ant En•my, he must nec•ssarily b• a Souldie• Unto the world we must be w••••d,
and God oft •mbitt••s the Breasts of worldly comforts, d•ies them up, yea, crucifies the world to us, makes it as it were dead to us, that we may the more facilely get Victory over it.
and God oft •mbitt••s the Breasts of worldly comforts, d•ies them up, yea, Crucifies the world to us, makes it as it were dead to us, that we may the more facilely get Victory over it.
Pleasure, profit, Honour, are its baits to allure and draw to sin or disobedience, there be also many fears and discouragements whereby it deters and drives bac• from the way of obedience,
Pleasure, profit, Honour, Are its baits to allure and draw to since or disobedience, there be also many fears and discouragements whereby it deters and drives bac• from the Way of Obedience,
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The New man hath the Spirit and the word that set in with him, and the Old man hath the Devil and the world to help him, each Party hath its Auxiliaries, Heaven, Earth and Hell are engaged in this Warr, there is great siding and betting on either side,
The New man hath the Spirit and the word that Set in with him, and the Old man hath the devil and the world to help him, each Party hath its Auxiliaries, Heaven, Earth and Hell Are engaged in this War, there is great siding and betting on either side,
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And hence what is the Scripture, but the Divine Art of Military-Discipline, or the Art of Divine-Military-Discipline? where God is presented •s Soveraign, Christ as General, all that will be Saints are his Followers, alias Souldiers, having given up themselves to him, or listed their Names under him, they are required to march and follow him in the Spiritual Warfare against those forementioned Enemies, there are also directions how to Fight this good Fight, Encouragements to hearten them, threatenings to quicken them, Examples of those whose valour ha's been crowned,
And hence what is the Scripture, but the Divine Art of Military-Discipline, or the Art of Divine-Military-Discipline? where God is presented •s Sovereign, christ as General, all that will be Saints Are his Followers, alias Soldiers, having given up themselves to him, or listed their Names under him, they Are required to march and follow him in the Spiritual Warfare against those forementioned Enemies, there Are also directions how to Fight this good Fight, Encouragements to hearten them, threatenings to quicken them, Examples of those whose valour ha been crowned,
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and Cowardize punished, the noteable Exploits that have been done by Believers by the strength and grace of their General, these and such like things are the summe of the Scriptures.
and Cowardice punished, the notable Exploits that have been done by Believers by the strength and grace of their General, these and such like things Are the sum of the Scriptures.
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or discoveries of the Lords mind there made to them, is to make them good and so v•ctorious Fighters, to put them on Fighting, and so as not to beat the Air, but to overcome their Spiritual Adversaries, as appears by the Common Close of each Epistle, [ To him that overcometh ] will I do so and so;
or discoveries of the lords mind there made to them, is to make them good and so v•ctorious Fighters, to put them on Fighting, and so as not to beatrice the Air, but to overcome their Spiritual Adversaries, as appears by the Common Close of each Epistle, [ To him that Overcometh ] will I do so and so;
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why truly just so the very same is the scope of all the Scriptures to help us to Fight this good fight, and to finish our Course, that we may have the Crown at last.
why truly just so the very same is the scope of all the Scriptures to help us to Fight this good fight, and to finish our Course, that we may have the Crown At last.
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This also is the Lords aim in every Sermon we hear, to instruct us in the Theory, and so fit us for the Practice of what may speak us such as the Text and Doctrine spea• of.
This also is the lords aim in every Sermon we hear, to instruct us in the Theory, and so fit us for the Practice of what may speak us such as the Text and Doctrine spea• of.
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Jesus Christ our King, our General, knowing the multitude of Enemies within and about us, gives the same order which David did, 2 Sam. 1. 18, viz. that we should be taught the use of the Bow,
jesus christ our King, our General, knowing the multitude of Enemies within and about us, gives the same order which David did, 2 Sam. 1. 18, viz. that we should be taught the use of the Bow,
5. The promised presence and Assistance of God with his people in this world, in all their Businesses, Ʋndertakings, Exigents whatsoever, is delivered in such Metaphors as confirm the Assertion before us.
5. The promised presence and Assistance of God with his people in this world, in all their Businesses, Ʋndertakings, Exigents whatsoever, is Delivered in such Metaphors as confirm the Assertion before us.
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He is with them, but how? as their Shield, Buckler, High-Tower, Fortress, strong-Hold, &c. All which with many such like, intimate and inferr that they are in a Militant warfaring condition in this life, because otherwise there would be no need of those things.
He is with them, but how? as their Shield, Buckler, High-Tower, Fortress, stronghold, etc. All which with many such like, intimate and infer that they Are in a Militant warfaring condition in this life, Because otherwise there would be no need of those things.
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Besides, that the Reward at last is for Overcomers, a Crown to be put upon the Head of Overcomers, when they come into that Glorious Triumphant-state whither the Lord is leading them,
Beside, that the Reward At last is for Overcomers, a Crown to be put upon the Head of Overcomers, when they come into that Glorious Triumphant-state whither the Lord is leading them,
Now the great Triumph is at the end of the Warr (though Saints have some beginnings of it now, 2 Cor. 2. 14.) the Crown is for the Overcomers, the Overcomers are the Fighters or Souldiers; and therefore all Believers who shall be crowned must also Fight. All that are saved are crowned, all that are crowned do overcome, all that overcome must Fight, Ergó all the Saints that shall be saved must Fight.
Now the great Triumph is At the end of the War (though Saints have Some beginnings of it now, 2 Cor. 2. 14.) the Crown is for the Overcomers, the Overcomers Are the Fighters or Soldiers; and Therefore all Believers who shall be crowned must also Fight. All that Are saved Are crowned, all that Are crowned do overcome, all that overcome must Fight, Ergó all the Saints that shall be saved must Fight.
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Reas. Because no other acting but vigorous strenuous acting will attain the end, no other will serve the Turn, all other motions will be to no purpose, he that uses them will be never the better,
Reas. Because no other acting but vigorous strenuous acting will attain the end, no other will serve the Turn, all other motions will be to no purpose, he that uses them will be never the better,
None but he that Fights valiantly, couragiously, strongly shall overcome, and none but he that overcomes shall be crowned. Sin and Satan will not be scared and frighted away (as was hinted) by squibs and Cracks,
None but he that Fights valiantly, courageously, strongly shall overcome, and none but he that overcomes shall be crowned. since and Satan will not be scared and frighted away (as was hinted) by squibs and Cracks,
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If thou deal gently with sin it will be thy Master, but if thou wilt master it, do as Joab did by Absalom who ran the darts through the very Heart of him.
If thou deal gently with since it will be thy Master, but if thou wilt master it, do as Joab did by Absalom who ran the darts through the very Heart of him.
When you come to deal with sin and Corruption, do your work substantially and throughly, g•t it fa•• nail•d to the Cross of Christ that it may not have its liberty, else you'l never secure your Comfort now ▪ nor your Crown hereafter.
When you come to deal with since and Corruption, do your work substantially and thoroughly, g•t it fa•• nail•d to the Cross of christ that it may not have its liberty, Else You'll never secure your Comfort now ▪ nor your Crown hereafter.
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Many will sometimes in a Fit talk of what they will do against sin, promise to leav it off, forsake it, kill it, give out that they will come out with such a force against Sin,
Many will sometime in a Fit talk of what they will do against since, promise to leave it off, forsake it, kill it, give out that they will come out with such a force against since,
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But Sin will give such Braggadochio's leave to talk and vapour, and will give like Answer to them as Ahab to Benhadad, when he said, that the dust of Samaria should not suffice for handfuls, &c. Let not him that puts on his Harnes•, boast as he that puts it off, 1 King. 20. 10, 11. Many will declaim much against Sin,
But since will give such Braggadochios leave to talk and vapour, and will give like Answer to them as Ahab to Benhadad, when he said, that the dust of Samaria should not suffice for handfuls, etc. Let not him that puts on his Harnes•, boast as he that puts it off, 1 King. 20. 10, 11. Many will declaim much against since,
The Lord hates Cowards and •urses d••eivers both in his worship, and other work and Service too, See, Mala. 1. 14. with Jer. 4•. 10. Fighting weakly offends God,
The Lord hates Cowards and •urses d••eivers both in his worship, and other work and Service too, See, Mala. 1. 14. with Jer. 4•. 10. Fighting weakly offends God,
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The Application of it is Easy, if thou art f•rvent in Prayer, warm in Duty, vigorous in thy opposition of Satan and Sin, Satan will avoid, Sin will yield,
The Application of it is Easy, if thou art f•rvent in Prayer, warm in Duty, vigorous in thy opposition of Satan and since, Satan will avoid, since will yield,
but if he see that thy blood is warmed, and thy Spirits are up, and that thou offerest the naked point to him, art resolved to Fight at Sharps, and layest about thee like a man, he will stand further of.
but if he see that thy blood is warmed, and thy Spirits Are up, and that thou offerest the naked point to him, art resolved to Fight At Sharps, and layest about thee like a man, he will stand further of.
When thou goest out against Sin thy great Enemy, perhaps thy deceitful Heart, that secretly too much loves Sin, will be ready enough to give such a Charge as David did to the Captains, (2 Sam. 18. 5.) deal gently, &c. But Christ stands in the Ga•e as thou a•t going forth, and saith, for my sake, and for th• Souls sake,
When thou goest out against since thy great Enemy, perhaps thy deceitful Heart, that secretly too much loves since, will be ready enough to give such a Charge as David did to the Captains, (2 Sam. 18. 5.) deal gently, etc. But christ Stands in the Ga•e as thou a•t going forth, and Says, for my sake, and for th• Souls sake,
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It is like that sometimes given to Saul against Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 3. Then if thou spare any under what pretence whatsoever, thou wilt be indighted, tried by a Cou•cil of Warr, found guilty, condemned, and executed for R•bellion, stubbornness, Wi•c••raft and Idola•ry. and so justly rejected or cashie•ed.
It is like that sometime given to Saul against Agag, 1 Sam. 15. 3. Then if thou spare any under what pretence whatsoever, thou wilt be Indited, tried by a Cou•cil of War, found guilty, condemned, and executed for R•bellion, stubbornness, Wi•c••raft and Idola•ry. and so justly rejected or cashie•ed.
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and discharge whole vollies of words against it, but there be no Bullets, they are not in earnest, make a great noise, aloud report, but the Report is all.
and discharge Whole volleys of words against it, but there be no Bullets, they Are not in earnest, make a great noise, aloud report, but the Report is all.
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They make a shew as Children do with their wooden Swords and Pot-guns, but they draw no bloud, no wounded lust drops down, no bleeding Corruption lies gasping for breath,
They make a show as Children do with their wooden Swords and Pot-guns, but they draw no blood, no wounded lust drops down, no bleeding Corruption lies gasping for breath,
but damned in Real•y. If thou let go sin which God hath put into thy hand, without putting it to Death, (as he did him who was appointed to Death, 1 King. 20. 42.) and if thou only beat the Air, not it, (be sure it will go.) Thy life must go for its life.
but damned in Real•y. If thou let go since which God hath put into thy hand, without putting it to Death, (as he did him who was appointed to Death, 1 King. 20. 42.) and if thou only beatrice the Air, not it, (be sure it will go.) Thy life must go for its life.
No acting but Strenuous acting will do against the Old man, thou must fall on him Couragiously, stoutly, the word in the Context signifies to box and thump manfully, to be about the Ears of him and beat him all black and blew.
No acting but Strenuous acting will do against the Old man, thou must fallen on him Courageously, stoutly, the word in the Context signifies to box and thump manfully, to be about the Ears of him and beatrice him all black and blue.
Beza on Luk. 18. 5. Where the same word is used tells us that a Noun from this Verb signifies bruizes that are black and blew from the setling of the bloud there,
Beza on Luk. 18. 5. Where the same word is used tells us that a Noun from this Verb signifies bruises that Are black and blue from the settling of the blood there,
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and indeed it is as Solomon saith, Prov. 20. 30. the blewness of the wound cleanses evil, &c. So must Sin and the Old man be Served, else nothing is done, beating the Air then in these matters will not avail.
and indeed it is as Solomon Says, Curae 20. 30. the blueness of the wound cleanses evil, etc. So must since and the Old man be Served, Else nothing is done, beating the Air then in these matters will not avail.
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He utterly mistakes the matter that dreams of taking his •ase, and nourishing Sloth in a Christian Life, that as •o•• as he hath given up himself to Christ, that now his work is over;
He utterly mistakes the matter that dreams of taking his •ase, and nourishing Sloth in a Christian Life, that as •o•• as he hath given up himself to christ, that now his work is over;
and therefore meets with it by setting forth a Christians Imployment under such Metaphors as will allow of no La••es, Exe•pli gratia, Math. 11. 12. The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence,
and Therefore meets with it by setting forth a Christians Employment under such Metaphors as will allow of no La••es, Exe•pli Gratia, Math. 11. 12. The Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence,
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and therefore thou must also make a violent Resistance ▪ If Sin and Satan c•n binder it thou shalt never have possession of Heaven given thee, however not a peaceable and quiet Possession, and therefore thou must make a forcible Entry. Again, Luk. 13. 24. you hear of Striving, being in an Agony, like men that are a wrestling, who tug and pull,
and Therefore thou must also make a violent Resistance ▪ If since and Satan c•n binder it thou shalt never have possession of Heaven given thee, however not a peaceable and quiet Possession, and Therefore thou must make a forcible Entry. Again, Luk. 13. 24. you hear of Striving, being in an Agony, like men that Are a wrestling, who tug and pull,
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and shake one another, taking all Advantages to give each other the Foil or Fall. Paul us•d the same word of himself, 2 Tim. 4. 7. I have Fought, &c. I have striven that good strift, have well acted the part of a Wrestler. Striving implies action, Intensiness of Action,
and shake one Another, taking all Advantages to give each other the Foil or Fallen. Paul us•d the same word of himself, 2 Tim. 4. 7. I have Fought, etc. I have striven that good strift, have well acted the part of a Wrestler. Striving Implies actium, Intensiness of Actium,
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and also to moving slowly, it is a vigorous, lively motion. So 2 Pet. 1. 5, 10. Giving all Diligence, Jude 3. Contending ea•nestly, Psal. 63. 8. Following God, following him hard, and that with the Soul, Rom. 12. 11. Fervency of Spirit, warm and vigorous acting.
and also to moving slowly, it is a vigorous, lively motion. So 2 Pet. 1. 5, 10. Giving all Diligence, U^de 3. Contending ea•nestly, Psalm 63. 8. Following God, following him hard, and that with the Soul, Rom. 12. 11. Fervency of Spirit, warm and vigorous acting.
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But I need not go from this Metaphor of the Te•t, Fighting is work, not play, hard work, (2 Tim. •. 4.) mens work, dangerous work. And let us about this Warr, Consider that it is. 1. Near u•,
But I need not go from this Metaphor of the Te•t, Fighting is work, not play, hard work, (2 Tim. •. 4.) men's work, dangerous work. And let us about this War, Consider that it is. 1. Near u•,
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yea, within us, not at a distance, two Men in every Christian. 2. Between us, our selves and our selves are the parties concerned. 3. Politickly and powerfully managed on either hand, by the Parties and their Auxiliaries. 4. Mortal, not some small blows, light scarrs,
yea, within us, not At a distance, two Men in every Christian. 2. Between us, our selves and our selves Are the parties concerned. 3. Politicly and powerfully managed on either hand, by the Parties and their Auxiliaries. 4. Mortal, not Some small blows, Light scars,
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but Death on the one or the other side is the end of it. 5. Soul-Warr, the soul is warred against, 1 Pet. 2. 11. and the Eternal Weal or Woe of the soul is the result of it. 6. Irreconcileable without Atonement. 7. Con•tant without Intermission, 8. Perpetual without End, till death puts an End to the Combatants and combate both at once.
but Death on the one or the other side is the end of it. 5. Soul-Warr, the soul is warred against, 1 Pet. 2. 11. and the Eternal Weal or Woe of the soul is the result of it. 6. Irreconcilable without Atonement. 7. Con•tant without Intermission, 8. Perpetual without End, till death puts an End to the Combatants and combat both At once.
I say, Consider these particulars, and then say when may a Christian be Lazy or slothful? what leisure-Time shall he find to gratify a sluggish Spirit? where is there any room for slighty and superficial Carriages in his work? At what time may he have a Licence to say to his Soul, Soul take thine Ease, eat, drink,
I say, Consider these particulars, and then say when may a Christian be Lazy or slothful? what leisure-Time shall he find to gratify a sluggish Spirit? where is there any room for slighty and superficial Carriages in his work? At what time may he have a Licence to say to his Soul, Soul take thine Ease, eat, drink,
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and be merry, (at least in that sense as he did, Luk. 12. 19. and many still do) when will it be lawful for him to lay down his Arms, put off his Sword, unbend his Bow? where will you find from God or from the nature of the work any allowance or Countenance for that dul••ss sleepiness, security and Indifferency that finds so much Countenance among men? And do not wonder to see in your Journy Heaven-ward the way best rewed with dead Cark•sses, and to see such Troops of dastardly Cowards, and white livered ▪ faint bearted, milk sopps upon their Retrea•, and when you come there do not wonder to see so few Professors there,
and be merry, (At least in that sense as he did, Luk. 12. 19. and many still do) when will it be lawful for him to lay down his Arms, put off his Sword, unbend his Bow? where will you find from God or from the nature of the work any allowance or Countenance for that dul••ss sleepiness, security and Indifferency that finds so much Countenance among men? And do not wonder to see in your Journey Heavenward the Way best rued with dead Cark•sses, and to see such Troops of dastardly Cowards, and white livered ▪ faint bearted, milk sopps upon their Retrea•, and when you come there do not wonder to see so few Professors there,
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2. Then it will be good prudence for ••• that are looking Christ-ward to sit down first and count the Cost, Luk. 14. 25-33, Christs deals plainly with us and tells us what we must trust too, let not us deceive our selves.
2. Then it will be good prudence for ••• that Are looking Christward to fit down First and count the Cost, Luk. 14. 25-33, Christ deals plainly with us and tells us what we must trust too, let not us deceive our selves.
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Z•b••es sons were for a Kingdome, but Christ tells them of a Cross, a Cup, a Baptism and a bi•ter one too, Math. 20. 22, 23. and so should we tell our selves of the Warr as well as the Renard, of the way, as well as the End, not only of the Crown to be worn,
Z•b••es Sons were for a Kingdom, but christ tells them of a Cross, a Cup, a Baptism and a bi•ter one too, Math. 20. 22, 23. and so should we tell our selves of the War as well as the Renard, of the Way, as well as the End, not only of the Crown to be worn,
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Many when they hear of the Gospel and word of Grace, they like the •••-n• Ground (Math. 13.) Immediately receive it with Joy, perhaps are told of the Warr,
Many when they hear of the Gospel and word of Grace, they like the •••-n• Ground (Math. 13.) Immediately receive it with Joy, perhaps Are told of the War,
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hence when they meet with bloud and and wounds, repent of their choice, when Persecution arises they are offended, and lay down their Profession as hastily as they took it up incon••derately, ver. 5. 20, 21. Its good therefore for a Christian to look before he leaps, lest after he hath advanced he draw back again, throw down his weapons, run away from his Colours, and make a shameful Retreat.
hence when they meet with blood and and wounds, Repent of their choice, when Persecution arises they Are offended, and lay down their Profession as hastily as they took it up incon••derately, ver. 5. 20, 21. Its good Therefore for a Christian to look before he leaps, lest After he hath advanced he draw back again, throw down his weapons, run away from his Colours, and make a shameful Retreat.
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Now his question to us is, (and should be ours to our selves) Can we Fight? can we venture where Arrows and Bullets she? can we Face an Army? can we endure Hardship as good Souldiers of •esus Christ must do? Can we bid defiance to Sin, send a Challenge to our bosome lusts? can we be content to live a life of opposition to every Sin? We are naturally for Ease and quiet, would sain live without Care and fear, meet with no cross or trouble, swim down the Stream without any stop or check, not to have a strong Tide to row against,
Now his question to us is, (and should be ours to our selves) Can we Fight? can we venture where Arrows and Bullets she? can we Face an Army? can we endure Hardship as good Soldiers of •esus christ must do? Can we bid defiance to since, send a Challenge to our bosom Lustiest? can we be content to live a life of opposition to every since? We Are naturally for Ease and quiet, would sain live without Care and Fear, meet with no cross or trouble, swim down the Stream without any stop or check, not to have a strong Tide to row against,
or be forced to turn it up against a Trade-wind of perpetual Opposition. Most are like Issachar to whom rest is sweet, Gen. 49. 14. whereas we should be like Judah, and divers other of the Tribes who are described to be of warlike Spirits, some with open force, others with subtle Stratagems engaging against their Adversaries, Only that Tribe was dull and low-spirited. We are therefore to examine our own Hearts, God will try them and so should we.
or be forced to turn it up against a Trade-wind of perpetual Opposition. Most Are like Issachar to whom rest is sweet, Gen. 49. 14. whereas we should be like Judah, and diverse other of the Tribes who Are described to be of warlike Spirits, Some with open force, Others with subtle Stratagems engaging against their Adversaries, Only that Tribe was dull and low-spirited. We Are Therefore to examine our own Hearts, God will try them and so should we.
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The Lord would not lead Israel by that way lest they should see vvar and so recant, Exod. 13. 17. but God will lead us that way where we shall see Warr, and that vvay we must go or none,
The Lord would not led Israel by that Way lest they should see war and so recant, Exod 13. 17. but God will led us that Way where we shall see War, and that Way we must go or none,
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Great will be the Advantage that will ac•ue to us by due Consideration of these things before hand, hereby we shall be put into a posture of Expectation of difficultie, and hard Hardship in this Warfare will be no new thing to us,
Great will be the Advantage that will ac•ue to us by due Consideration of these things before hand, hereby we shall be put into a posture of Expectation of difficulty, and hard Hardship in this Warfare will be no new thing to us,
and so we shall not be so likely to be Surprized or offended. Expectation will put upon preparation, and that will be very profitable Christ told his Disciple• that his end in warning them of Persecution before hand was to prevent their being offended when it came, (Joh. 16. -14.) Again, it will prevent our Ap•statizing and falling back from our Profession after we have engaged in it.
and so we shall not be so likely to be Surprised or offended. Expectation will put upon preparation, and that will be very profitable christ told his Disciple• that his end in warning them of Persecution before hand was to prevent their being offended when it Come, (John 16. -14.) Again, it will prevent our Ap•statizing and falling back from our Profession After we have engaged in it.
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Therefore let us be advised and deliberate in taking up a Profession of the Name of Christ, left that which was rashly enterprized be groundlesly deserted.
Therefore let us be advised and deliberate in taking up a Profession of the Name of christ, left that which was rashly enterprised be groundlessly deserted.
3. Let no poor sincere hearted Follower of Christ be discouraged, as if all were not well with him because he meets •ith much Fighting and Opposition, no peace or quiet;
3. Let no poor sincere hearted Follower of christ be discouraged, as if all were not well with him Because he meets •ith much Fighting and Opposition, no peace or quiet;
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Enemies come on him like the waves of the Sea, scarce can have one resting day or night, the Devil ev•r beating up his Quarters, his own Treacherous Heart often betraying him to Satans tempta•ions and Allurements, &c. Why know this is no strange thing, see • Pet. 4. 12. Paul could tell you as much a• all this upon his own Experience, ( Rom. 7.) He stood to his Arms when he first engaged for Christ,
Enemies come on him like the waves of the Sea, scarce can have one resting day or night, the devil ev•r beating up his Quarters, his own Treacherous Heart often betraying him to Satan tempta•ions and Allurements, etc. Why know this is no strange thing, see • Pet. 4. 12. Paul could tell you as much a• all this upon his own Experience, (Rom. 7.) He stood to his Arms when he First engaged for christ,
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and the Trowel in the other, Neh 4 ▪ 17, Rebecca had no just cause of fear by reason of the struglings and Fightings within her, Gen. 25. 22, 23. She had conceived by the Son of the Promise, only there were Twins. Say not then,
and the Trowel in the other, Neh 4 ▪ 17, Rebecca had no just cause of Fear by reason of the strugglings and Fightings within her, Gen. 25. 22, 23. She had conceived by the Son of the Promise, only there were Twins. Say not then,
if so, why am I thus? Nay, if so, how can it be otherwise then thus? If a Believer, thou goest with Twins (the one the Oldman that is in thee naturally, the other the New, begotten in thee by Christ Jesus) and these two must and will,
if so, why am I thus? Nay, if so, how can it be otherwise then thus? If a Believer, thou goest with Twins (the one the Old man that is in thee naturally, the other the New, begotten in thee by christ jesus) and these two must and will,
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yea, cannot but Fight and struggle, for they are contrary, see Rom. 7. 23. with Gal. 5. 17. Thou maiest bind the Old man indeed and keep him Prisoner that he shall not •un,
yea, cannot but Fight and struggle, for they Are contrary, see Rom. 7. 23. with Gal. 5. 17. Thou Mayest bind the Old man indeed and keep him Prisoner that he shall not •un,
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To you that are discouraged bécause you feel the Body of Sin in you Fighting and disturbing you, let me say, there is one though you should not feel it,
To you that Are discouraged bécause you feel the Body of since in you Fighting and disturbing you, let me say, there is one though you should not feel it,
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Its true, there may be a kind of a Warr between a Natural inlightned Conscience, and a carnal unrenewed Will; and between the sensi•iv• and rational Faculties in an unregenerate M•n,
Its true, there may be a kind of a War between a Natural enlightened Conscience, and a carnal unrenewed Will; and between the sensi•iv• and rational Faculties in an unregenerate M•n,
and if Christ be in thee ▪ thou shalt Overcom•. Th•se other strivings of Reason or of a natural and inlightned Conscience, are not against Sin as such,
and if christ be in thee ▪ thou shalt Overcom•. Th•se other strivings of Reason or of a natural and enlightened Conscience, Are not against since as such,
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but will consist with a Trade of Sin, at least with an Allowance of some secret-darling Sin. But if thou findest the warr against Sin as such, all Sin, constant, growing, and such as proves thee an utter Enemy to all Sin,
but will consist with a Trade of since, At least with an Allowance of Some secret-darling Sin. But if thou Findest the war against since as such, all since, constant, growing, and such as Proves thee an utter Enemy to all since,
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Do not expect an End of this Warr while thou livest, only live a Life of dependence on Christ, and from his death and R•surrection daily, fetch ren•wed strength and Grace. What would poor combating Paul have done with his Body of Sin had it not been for Christ? Rom. 7. 4. This Doctrine may also serve to give an Alarm to the •••ure, quiet, easy Professor, and that on a double Account, viz. 1. If thou be not engaged in this Spiritual Warfare.
Do not expect an End of this War while thou Livest, only live a Life of dependence on christ, and from his death and R•surrection daily, fetch ren•wed strength and Grace. What would poor combating Paul have done with his Body of since had it not been for christ? Rom. 7. 4. This Doctrine may also serve to give an Alarm to the •••ure, quiet, easy Professor, and that on a double Account, viz. 1. If thou be not engaged in this Spiritual Warfare.
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Do not cry peace, because tho• never knewest Warr; Cujus Contr••••m ▪ He that never knows Warr shall never know Peace. He that will be cro•ned must Overcome ▪ he that will Overcome must Fight, then judge what will become of him that does not, cannot, will not F•ght. You are either with Christ,
Do not cry peace, Because tho• never Knewest War; Cujus Contr••••m ▪ He that never knows War shall never know Peace. He that will be cro•ned must Overcome ▪ he that will Overcome must Fight, then judge what will become of him that does not, cannot, will not F•ght. You Are either with christ,
if not in Warr then a Captive, oh do not bless thy self because thou art 〈 ◊ 〉 •nd at Eas•, are not in Trouble as other men, No, its a Sign that the st•ong man A ▪ m•• hath Poss•ssi•n of thee,
if not in War then a Captive, o do not bless thy self Because thou art 〈 ◊ 〉 •nd At Eas•, Are not in Trouble as other men, No, its a Signen that the st•ong man A ▪ m•• hath Poss•ssi•n of thee,
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and therefore all is in peace, •re ••inks it should be a 〈 ◊ 〉 and a •ak••ing th•ng to thee to hear that thou art the D•vils Captiv•, Slave, Ʋass•l, as very one is that is not a Souldier of Christ.
and Therefore all is in peace, •re ••inks it should be a 〈 ◊ 〉 and a •ak••ing th•ng to thee to hear that thou art the D•vils Captiv•, Slave, Ʋass•l, as very one is that is not a Soldier of christ.
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Thou that l•st no warr with Sin majest be sure thou hast no Bea•• with God I• is said, Gen. 14 ▪ that when News came to Abraham that Lot was taken Captive, he and all his Company were up in Arms presently:
Thou that l•st no war with since Majesty be sure thou hast no Bea•• with God I• is said, Gen. 14 ▪ that when News Come to Abraham that Lot was taken Captive, he and all his Company were up in Arms presently:
why let every secure Sinner know, every q•iet sinner that hath not yet given up his Name to Christ as a Souldier under him in this Holy Warr, I say let him know that the Lord hath sent me to him this day,
why let every secure Sinner know, every q•iet sinner that hath not yet given up his Name to christ as a Soldier under him in this Holy War, I say let him know that the Lord hath sent me to him this day,
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and should be to him then Ten thousand VVorlds, is taken Captive by Satan, and there vvithout Infinite Power and Grace, like to be a perpetual Bondslave. That roaring Lion thine Adversary the Devil hath seized thee, thou art in the Dragons claws, and if thou bestir not thy self speedily he will drag thee down into his Den, his Cave, the Bottomless pi•, from whence no Ransome shall ever fetch thee;
and should be to him then Ten thousand VVorlds, is taken Captive by Satan, and there without Infinite Power and Grace, like to be a perpetual Bondslave. That roaring lion thine Adversary the devil hath seized thee, thou art in the Dragons claws, and if thou Bestir not thy self speedily he will drag thee down into his Den, his Cave, the Bottomless pi•, from whence no Ransom shall ever fetch thee;
We account it a miserable thing to be taken Captives by a cruel Adversary, & carried at a great distance from our homes and Relations into the Enemies Country, where we are like to wast away our whole life Time in hard & rigorous Service, in hunger, •hirst, nakedness, and want of all things;
We account it a miserable thing to be taken Captives by a cruel Adversary, & carried At a great distance from our homes and Relations into the Enemies Country, where we Are like to wast away our Whole life Time in hard & rigorous Service, in hunger, •hirst, nakedness, and want of all things;
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yea, & (if there be need and hope) to contribute •omething toward our Ransom•: apply it then to thy Soul-•oncerns, & think what it is to be in the Hands, and at the will of the Devil, the greatest Tyrant that ever was, to Serve him with the greatest Rigour, in the hardest Service, for the longest duration, viz. that of Eternity, in the greatest penury of all things, no rest night nor day,
yea, & (if there be need and hope) to contribute •omething towards our Ransom•: apply it then to thy Soul-•oncerns, & think what it is to be in the Hands, and At the will of the devil, the greatest Tyrant that ever was, to Serve him with the greatest Rigour, in the Hardest Service, for the longest duration, viz. that of Eternity, in the greatest penury of all things, no rest night nor day,
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nor the least drop of water to cool their tongues, and when thou hast thought of this, say if it be not a Condition infinitely more miserable then the other,
nor the least drop of water to cool their tongues, and when thou hast Thought of this, say if it be not a Condition infinitely more miserable then the other,
and then again say, if it be not amazingly strange, that the same persons that would be so much affected with the other, should be solittle moved with this.
and then again say, if it be not amazingly strange, that the same Persons that would be so much affected with the other, should be solittle moved with this.
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and (being first alarm'd themselves) alarm both to contribute to their Relief? Alas they know not that they are poor and miserable, &c. ( Rev. 3.) they feel not the •on y•ke upon their Neck, nor the Chains of darkness at their •e•ls, at least they do not feel Sin to be as a Yoke, as Chains, cords and Fetters, hence not startled, not affected ▪ but ( miserable self-destroying sinners that they be) stop their Ears at the Proclamation of the Year of Jubile, the acceptable Year of the Lord is not an accepted Year to them, they turn their •a•ks upon the tenders of Liberty, hug• their chains, chuse their Captivity, love their Bondage and refuse to go out free.
and (being First alarmed themselves) alarm both to contribute to their Relief? Alas they know not that they Are poor and miserable, etc. (Rev. 3.) they feel not the •on y•ke upon their Neck, nor the Chains of darkness At their •e•ls, At lest they do not feel since to be as a Yoke, as Chains, cords and Fetters, hence not startled, not affected ▪ but (miserable Self-destroying Sinners that they be) stop their Ears At the Proclamation of the Year of Jubilee, the acceptable Year of the Lord is not an accepted Year to them, they turn their •a•ks upon the tenders of Liberty, hug• their chains, choose their Captivity, love their Bondage and refuse to go out free.
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Well, one of the next mercies to the giving of Jesus Christ to a poor sinner is the making him throughly sensible of his misery, and disquieting and distressing him thereupon withou Christ.
Well, one of the next Mercies to the giving of jesus christ to a poor sinner is the making him thoroughly sensible of his misery, and disquieting and distressing him thereupon without christ.
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Oh pray for that work to be wrought, and pray that none may (as it is frequent for many to do) look up a little at the first hearing or reading of such a Truth,
O pray for that work to be wrought, and pray that none may (as it is frequent for many to do) look up a little At the First hearing or reading of such a Truth,
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There's many that make a Shift to pass among men for Christians, who yet will want a place to hide their Heads in at that day when the Great General shall appear,
There's many that make a Shift to pass among men for Christians, who yet will want a place to hide their Heads in At that day when the Great General shall appear,
For when Christ is brought in as returning from the Fight against his Enemies, Isai. 63. 1, &c. his Garments are all red with their Blood. It far better becomes the Coat of a Christian Souldier to see it sprinkled with the Blood of Sin,
For when christ is brought in as returning from the Fight against his Enemies, Isaiah 63. 1, etc. his Garments Are all read with their Blood. It Far better becomes the Coat of a Christian Soldier to see it sprinkled with the Blood of since,
then to see it spotted with the Flesh, the former should be laboured for as honourable, the latter hated as reproachful, Iude 2•. which yet is the Condition of every las•e, easy Fighter. In stead of garments rouled in sins bloud, they are rouled in Sins fi•th and pollution.
then to see it spotted with the Flesh, the former should be laboured for as honourable, the latter hated as reproachful, Iude 2•. which yet is the Condition of every las•e, easy Fighter. In stead of garments rolled in Sins blood, they Are rolled in Sins fi•th and pollution.
B• often p•essing on ou• Souls the necessity not only of doing b• [ •• doing ] without which all our doing is nothing worth and tends only to self-undoing.
B• often p•essing on ou• Souls the necessity not only of doing b• [ •• doing ] without which all our doing is nothing worth and tends only to self-undoing.
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and then told them that they must either eat up these men ( i. e. their Enemies before them) or drink up that Sea, intimating that there was no way left but to it they must,
and then told them that they must either eat up these men (i. e. their Enemies before them) or drink up that Sea, intimating that there was no Way left but to it they must,
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God hath set us here in our Enemies Country where we must either Fight manfully, or die shamefully. Now to further us in this our work, take some Directions and Encouragements, and that, 1. Unto all those who are or would be accounted Christians, and therefore must be Souldiers. 2. To those in particular, who are Souldiers and also Christian•, or to Christian Souldiers and Souldier Christians.
God hath Set us Here in our Enemies Country where we must either Fight manfully, or die shamefully. Now to further us in this our work, take Some Directions and Encouragements, and that, 1. Unto all those who Are or would be accounted Christians, and Therefore must be Soldiers. 2. To those in particular, who Are Soldiers and also Christian•, or to Christian Soldiers and Soldier Christians.
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All men are Souldiers either in the Devils Regiment, or under Christs Banner. Be not then halting between two Opinions, be not Neuters, but deliberately make your choice.
All men Are Soldiers either in the Devils Regiment, or under Christ Banner. Be not then halting between two Opinions, be not Neuters, but deliberately make your choice.
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Jesus Christ is lifted up as an Ensign to the Gentiles ▪ and wherever the Gospel is preached he sets up his Standard, and causes it to be proclaimed by found •• Trumpet, that whoever will fall off from Satan and come and put themselves under him, they shall be welcome to him, and protected by him.
jesus christ is lifted up as an Ensign to the Gentiles ▪ and wherever the Gospel is preached he sets up his Standard, and Causes it to be proclaimed by found •• Trumpet, that whoever will fallen off from Satan and come and put themselves under him, they shall be welcome to him, and protected by him.
He offers thee Conditions of Peace, comply with them then, for thou canst not meet him in an Hostile way with thy poor, miserable, naked Soul, who ha's his twenty Thousand As Luk. 14. yea, Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand to wait on him.
He offers thee Conditions of Peace, comply with them then, for thou Canst not meet him in an Hostile Way with thy poor, miserable, naked Soul, who ha his twenty Thousand As Luk. 14. yea, Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand to wait on him.
All Christs Souldiers are Volunteers, Psal. 110. 3. They are the men of Desires that offer themselves willingly, Judg 5. 2. That being done, enquire who are Christs Friends and Foes, and let them be thine too;
All Christ Soldiers Are Volunteers, Psalm 110. 3. They Are the men of Desires that offer themselves willingly, Judge 5. 2. That being done, inquire who Are Christ Friends and Foes, and let them be thine too;
Do not as they, Isai. 5. 20. hugg a l•ust when thou shouldest stab it, embrace a darling sin when thou shouldest cut the throat of it, love the World when thou should hate it.
Do not as they, Isaiah 5. 20. hug a l•ust when thou Shouldst stab it, embrace a darling since when thou Shouldst Cut the throat of it, love the World when thou should hate it.
3. Be at peace with God, get and keep him on your side, and then none can be against you, at leust shall not hurt you, Rom. 8. Nothing vvill more further and succeed your Warr vvith Sin then your peace with God. When Sauls Time of Punishment for his Treachery and Cowardize drew nigh, he bustled all he could to save his Stakes,
3. Be At peace with God, get and keep him on your side, and then none can be against you, At leust shall not hurt you, Rom. 8. Nothing will more further and succeed your War with since then your peace with God. When Saul's Time of Punishment for his Treachery and Cowardice drew High, he bustled all he could to save his Stakes,
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Heaven would not, Hell could not relieve him though he implored Aid from both, see 1 Sam. 28, and Chap. 31. But if God be on your side, victory must needs be there too.
Heaven would not, Hell could not relieve him though he implored Aid from both, see 1 Sam. 28, and Chap. 31. But if God be on your side, victory must needs be there too.
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Suppose Cases of Difficulty, as David does, Psal. 27. 1, 2, 3. and supposing your selves to be in such Cases, see what work you can make of it, suppose the loss of friends, near Relations, Estate, Health,
Suppose Cases of Difficulty, as David does, Psalm 27. 1, 2, 3. and supposing your selves to be in such Cases, see what work you can make of it, suppose the loss of Friends, near Relations, Estate, Health,
Be often handling your Arms, and use will make you prompt, the frequent handling them will help you to handle them handily, expertly, d•xterously, successfully.
Be often handling your Arms, and use will make you prompt, the frequent handling them will help you to handle them handily, expertly, d•xterously, successfully.
I will pursue him this night, while weak and weary, 2 Sam. 17. 1, 2. Let this Counsel be acceptable to thee, it is (as was said of his) as if thou shouldest ask Counsel at the Oracle of God, nay it is the Oracle of God, follow Sin this night, resolve against it this moment, and pursue it spe•dily.
I will pursue him this night, while weak and weary, 2 Sam. 17. 1, 2. Let this Counsel be acceptable to thee, it is (as was said of his) as if thou Shouldst ask Counsel At the Oracle of God, nay it is the Oracle of God, follow since this night, resolve against it this moment, and pursue it spe•dily.
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The Twig will come up easily, but the Tree when grown up will be Inv•ncible. Sin is a great Breeder, a little Company will soon increase to a potent Army. And it will grow strong as fast as numerous. Then take the little Foxes, (Cant 2, 15.) the old ones may be too sub•le and too nimble to be taken Begin with Sin as soon as it begins with thee, nip it in the bud, crush it in the Egg, the first risings & motions of Sin do thou rise up in Arms and move against.
The Twig will come up Easily, but the Tree when grown up will be Inv•ncible. since is a great Breeder, a little Company will soon increase to a potent Army. And it will grow strong as fast as numerous. Then take the little Foxes, (Cant 2, 15.) the old ones may be too sub•le and too nimble to be taken Begin with since as soon as it begins with thee, nip it in the bud, crush it in the Egg, the First risings & motions of since do thou rise up in Arms and move against.
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and by so doing enervated and weakened the whole, so that it was turned to folly. The Conscience of many a sinner is so far convinced of that plain Truth that sin must be fought, that the Devil seeth it bootless to beat him out of that, dares not say the Counsel is not Good, only it is not good at this Time, what needest make so much hast as to go this night, stay and sleep upon it, to Morrow is a new day, another Time may do as well,
and by so doing enervated and weakened the Whole, so that it was turned to folly. The Conscience of many a sinner is so Far convinced of that plain Truth that since must be fought, that the devil sees it bootless to beatrice him out of that, dares not say the Counsel is not Good, only it is not good At this Time, what Needest make so much haste as to go this night, stay and sleep upon it, to Morrow is a new day, Another Time may do as well,
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and gives way to more sin, and the renewing of the Act strengthens the Habit. Custome in Sin will prove a second Nature, and be as incureable as the Ethiopians Colour or the Leopards Spots. Unto none is it of so great Concernment to take the very ni•k of Time as Souldiers, especially Chr•stian Souldiers. The Bratts of Babylon may more easily be dasht against the Stones, if we take the Season for it,
and gives Way to more since, and the renewing of the Act strengthens the Habit. Custom in since will prove a second Nature, and be as incurable as the Ethiopians Colour or the Leopards Spots. Unto none is it of so great Concernment to take the very ni•k of Time as Soldiers, especially Chr•stian Soldiers. The Bats of Babylon may more Easily be dashed against the Stones, if we take the Season for it,
8. Iu stead of making any Provision for, endeavour to cut off all Provision from the Flesh, watch against the occasions of Sin, and resist them strongly.
8. Ju stead of making any Provision for, endeavour to Cut off all Provision from the Flesh, watch against the occasions of since, and resist them strongly.
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It's accounted good Policy in Warr to leave as little Provision as may be in the Enemies way, men will burn and destroy even in their own Country to prevent the Enemies finding relief.
It's accounted good Policy in War to leave as little Provision as may be in the Enemies Way, men will burn and destroy even in their own Country to prevent the Enemies finding relief.
How foolishly do they act then who pretend to Fight Sin, and yet secretly supply it with Provision & Ammunition to carry on the Warr? The Flesh hath many In•entions to provide for it self, will shift noteably, and the Devil is a careful Cater and Purveyor for it, it needs none of our help.
How foolishly do they act then who pretend to Fight since, and yet secretly supply it with Provision & Ammunition to carry on the War? The Flesh hath many In•entions to provide for it self, will shift noteably, and the devil is a careful Cater and Purveyor for it, it needs none of our help.
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He that keep• not himself from the Occasion, cannot expect that God will keep him from the Sin. Some Lusts like som• strong-•olds may be easier starved then taken by Storm, yea, no lust will •e taken that is not starved, or dye if you give it meat.
He that keep• not himself from the Occasion, cannot expect that God will keep him from the Sin. some Lustiest like som• strong-•olds may be Easier starved then taken by Storm, yea, no lust will •e taken that is not starved, or die if you give it meat.
Satan could do Christ no ••rm, because he •ound nothing in him, Joh. 14 ▪ 30. The less thou hast in thee for Satan, the less can he do without thee against thy self.
Satan could do christ no ••rm, Because he •ound nothing in him, John 14 ▪ 30. The less thou hast in thee for Satan, the less can he do without thee against thy self.
the most he does is to strike Sparks upon our Tinder or Powaer, to bring Fire and Bellows to our dry Stubble, do but damp that combustible matter that is in thee,
the most he does is to strike Sparks upon our Tinder or Powaer, to bring Fire and Bellows to our dry Stubble, do but damp that combustible matter that is in thee,
Fight neither with small nor great but with the King, was a Charge he gave his Souldiers, (2 King. 18. 30.) So let us Fight mainly against the King-lusts, commanding Inclinations and Desires. When the Enemies and Traytors within are conquered, executed, at least the Leaders or Heads of them, thou wilt with less danger oppose the Rest. Let the Head-sins be taken off,
Fight neither with small nor great but with the King, was a Charge he gave his Soldiers, (2 King. 18. 30.) So let us Fight mainly against the king-lusts, commanding Inclinations and Desires. When the Enemies and Traitors within Are conquered, executed, At least the Leaders or Heads of them, thou wilt with less danger oppose the Rest. Let the Head-sins be taken off,
The Sun shall stand still at Joshua's prayer to give him opportunity to be avenged on his Enemies, Chap. 10. 12, 13. If thou hast a Spirit to pray and pursue Sin thou shalt want neither light nor help to give it an utter overthrow.
The Sun shall stand still At Joshua's prayer to give him opportunity to be avenged on his Enemies, Chap. 10. 12, 13. If thou hast a Spirit to pray and pursue since thou shalt want neither Light nor help to give it an utter overthrow.
11. Be much for Order. Christians are Souldiers and that in actual Exercise, now Souldiers in Exercise, at least if they exercise well are great observers of Order. What is an Army in a R•ut, or Christians out of their places? It was both sightly and safe for Israel that came harnessed out of Egypt to march in such exact Order th••ugh the wilderness.
11. Be much for Order. Christians Are Soldiers and that in actual Exercise, now Soldiers in Exercise, At least if they exercise well Are great observers of Order. What is an Army in a R•ut, or Christians out of their places? It was both sightly and safe for Israel that Come harnessed out of Egypt to march in such exact Order th••ugh the Wilderness.
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let Commanders command, and let the rest obey, else the•e will be Confusion. They are the best Souldiers that can keep from a Rout, and the next best that can rally soonest.
let Commanders command, and let the rest obey, Else the•e will be Confusion. They Are the best Soldiers that can keep from a Rout, and the next best that can rally soonest.
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should we gather up those Fragments of Time sp•nt in v•in chatt, needless Recreations, &c, perhapsit would be more then the whole that many of us have ever made good use of to this day.
should we gather up those Fragments of Time sp•nt in v•in chat, needless Recreations, etc., perhapsit would be more then the Whole that many of us have ever made good use of to this day.
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and so in Christian•, Gentleness in Souldiers makes them Gentlemen Souldiers. All Christs Souldiers are of peaceable, me•k, gentle, quiet, ••actable dispositions.
and so in Christian•, Gentleness in Soldiers makes them Gentlemen Soldiers. All Christ Soldiers Are of peaceable, me•k, gentle, quiet, ••actable dispositions.
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Innocent also as Doves, (Math. 10. 16.) do violence to no man saith John Baptist to the Souldier, ( Luk. 3. 14.) be spotless, harmless, and without rebuke (yea, among a crooked and perverse Generation that will provoke) saith Paul to the Christian, Ph. 2. 15. Christ• Souldiers ride on white Horses, clothed in white Linnen ▪ Rev. 19. 14. viz. Holiness, Righ•cousness, Equity, Innocence;
Innocent also as Dove, (Math. 10. 16.) do violence to no man Says John Baptist to the Soldier, (Luk. 3. 14.) be spotless, harmless, and without rebuke (yea, among a crooked and perverse Generation that will provoke) Says Paul to the Christian, Ph. 2. 15. Christ• Soldiers ride on white Horses, clothed in white Linen ▪ Rev. 19. 14. viz. Holiness, Righ•cousness, Equity, Innocence;
to have an hand in any of those dirty Actions of injuring, wronging, or quarrelling with any of your fellow-Souldiers or others, will be a spot soon seen on,
to have an hand in any of those dirty Actions of injuring, wronging, or quarreling with any of your fellow-Souldiers or Others, will be a spot soon seen on,
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But especially Cover her Characters of her self, 2 Sam. 20. 19. I am one that is Faithful and peaceable in Israel. The Lord is a man of Warr, Ex. 15. 3. yet the God of peace, Heb. 13. 20. Christ is the Captain of the Lord• Host, yet the Prince of peace, Josh 5. 14 with Isai. 9. 6. The Spirit maintains the Warr with sin and Satan,
But especially Cover her Characters of her self, 2 Sam. 20. 19. I am one that is Faithful and peaceable in Israel. The Lord is a man of War, Ex. 15. 3. yet the God of peace, Hebrew 13. 20. christ is the Captain of the Lord• Host, yet the Prince of peace, Josh 5. 14 with Isaiah 9. 6. The Spirit maintains the War with since and Satan,
If we are quarrelling one with another when we should be joyning shoulder to shoulder to oppose the common Enemy, we shall make matter of sport for our Adversaries and shame and misery for our selves.
If we Are quarreling one with Another when we should be joining shoulder to shoulder to oppose the Common Enemy, we shall make matter of sport for our Adversaries and shame and misery for our selves.
Our being Souldiers saith we must Fight, but our Rule as Christians tells us against whom we must Fight viz. sin, &c. and for whom viz. for Christ and the Common Faith, not one against another,
Our being Soldiers Says we must Fight, but our Rule as Christians tells us against whom we must Fight viz. since, etc. and for whom viz. for christ and the Common Faith, not one against Another,
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nor for ou• Lusts, and yet from them all our Warrs and Fightings come, Jam. 4 ▪ 1, Small matters oft make Great Breaches, A ▪ little Earth sometimes, a Fancy, a h•mour, a Lust, &c ▪ why better lose much of our Earth, Fancy, &c. and all our ill humours and Lusts then any of our peace.
nor for ou• Lustiest, and yet from them all our Wars and Fightings come, Jam. 4 ▪ 1, Small matters oft make Great Breaches, A ▪ little Earth sometime, a Fancy, a h•mour, a Lust, etc. ▪ why better loose much of our Earth, Fancy, etc. and all our ill humours and Lustiest then any of our peace.
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I am sure while we contend for promotion over others, contend to promote our wills and humours above others (and the Text tells us Prov. 13. 10. that only by pride comes •ontention ) we lose our peace, our quietness, our sweetness,
I am sure while we contend for promotion over Others, contend to promote our wills and humours above Others (and the Text tells us Curae 13. 10. that only by pride comes •ontention) we loose our peace, our quietness, our sweetness,
and the Gain will never countervaile the Damage. One of the highest pieces of Souldiery is for a man to Overcome himself, and he that hath attained that skill will be a Conquerour where ever he comes, no evil shall overcome him,
and the Gain will never countervail the Damage. One of the highest Pieces of Soldiery is for a man to Overcome himself, and he that hath attained that skill will be a Conqueror where ever he comes, no evil shall overcome him,
when thou dost so thou art overcome, and shewest thy self a Coward) or being able to give persons as good as they bring, to be even with them, stand out stifly against them and not yield, &c. No, he is truly Couragious & stout hearted that can stoop rather then quarrel, yield rather then sin.
when thou dost so thou art overcome, and shewest thy self a Coward) or being able to give Persons as good as they bring, to be even with them, stand out stiffly against them and not yield, etc. No, he is truly Courageous & stout hearted that can stoop rather then quarrel, yield rather then since.
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Abraham shewed as much true Christian magnanimity when he yielded to Lot to prevent strife ( Gen. 13.) As when he faced all those Kings and delivered Lot, Gen. 14. True magnanimity shews it self in an utter Impotency and inability to do any thing against Truth and peace.
Abraham showed as much true Christian magnanimity when he yielded to Lot to prevent strife (Gen. 13.) As when he faced all those Kings and Delivered Lot, Gen. 14. True magnanimity shows it self in an utter Impotency and inability to do any thing against Truth and peace.
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Courage of the right stamp appears in daring to grapple and Collar with thine own Lusts and Corruptions, in enduring hardness, (2. Tim. 2, 4 ▪) and hard dealing too, without being put out of thy way thereby.
Courage of the right stamp appears in daring to grapple and Collar with thine own Lustiest and Corruptions, in enduring hardness, (2. Tim. 2, 4 ▪) and hard dealing too, without being put out of thy Way thereby.
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Refer our zeal and heat for the Enemy, and then lay it out when it may praise God, and be sure the wrath of Professors of Religion one against another does not work his praise, but dishonour.
Refer our zeal and heat for the Enemy, and then lay it out when it may praise God, and be sure the wrath of Professors of Religion one against Another does not work his praise, but dishonour.
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Martial Discipline is severe, and very severe against ••tine•r•. Woe to those that begin, wo• to those that maintain, woe to those that (as God gives opportunity) come not with their Pails of water to help to put out the Fire of Contention. God is angry at our being angry with one another, our selves are wofully distempered and damnified, others Scandalized and hardened, Satan only smiles because he gains the while.
Martial Discipline is severe, and very severe against ••tine•r•. Woe to those that begin, wo• to those that maintain, woe to those that (as God gives opportunity) come not with their Pails of water to help to put out the Fire of Contention. God is angry At our being angry with one Another, our selves Are woefully distempered and damnified, Others Scandalized and hardened, Satan only smiles Because he gains the while.
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In these pudled waters the Devil accounts (because by experience he finds) that it is good Fishing, and though he cannot Fish out (no more then he could winnow out, Luk. 22. 31, 32,) any true Grace, yet he may deprive us of the present, profitable, and comfortable Exercise of it;
In these puddled waters the devil accounts (Because by experience he finds) that it is good Fishing, and though he cannot Fish out (no more then he could winnow out, Luk. 22. 31, 32,) any true Grace, yet he may deprive us of the present, profitable, and comfortable Exercise of it;
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and he may, and often doth at such Times fish out all the seeming grace of an Hypocrite, and make him manifest in his own Colours. Quarrelling Times are trying Times, and manifesting Times, those that have any Faith, love, patience, &c. it will then appear;
and he may, and often does At such Times Fish out all the seeming grace of an Hypocrite, and make him manifest in his own Colours. Quarreling Times Are trying Times, and manifesting Times, those that have any Faith, love, patience, etc. it will then appear;
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Yea, the Saints themselves when troubled, shaken and disturbed by the Storm of Contention, do cause more filth and froth to rise then either themselves or others thought to have been there.
Yea, the Saints themselves when troubled, shaken and disturbed by the Storm of Contention, do cause more filth and froth to rise then either themselves or Others Thought to have been there.
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Offences have been and will be, Controversies and Divisions have been by Satan raised and fomented in all Ages, which have occasioned great digladiations among Christians.
Offences have been and will be, Controversies and Divisions have been by Satan raised and fomented in all Ages, which have occasioned great digladiations among Christians.
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Hence Pulpits and Pr•sses have been more then glutted with many Polemick and unedifying Discou•ses, besides sharp Debates in private, by which much precious Time hath been wasted, that will be dearly missed one day.
Hence Pulpits and Pr•sses have been more then glutted with many Polemic and unedifying Discou•ses, beside sharp Debates in private, by which much precious Time hath been wasted, that will be dearly missed one day.
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and being much will b•eed delight) in those matters, to travel farr in that Road, how well it suits with their feet who are to be ••od with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, (one piece of our Spiritual Armor ) I leave them to Judge who have for any considerable Time worn that Shooe.
and being much will b•eed delight) in those matters, to travel Far in that Road, how well it suits with their feet who Are to be ••od with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, (one piece of our Spiritual Armour) I leave them to Judge who have for any considerable Time worn that Shoe.
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but in the mean Time to study to be quiet in our selves and with others, lies very fair and full in our Commission and Instructions, 1 Thes 4 11. with 2 Thes. 3. 12. That the Sword should devour for ever while there is any Sin remaining to be the Antagonist, must be for ever owned;
but in the mean Time to study to be quiet in our selves and with Others, lies very fair and full in our Commission and Instructions, 1 These 4 11. with 2 Thebes 3. 12. That the Sword should devour for ever while there is any since remaining to be the Antagonist, must be for ever owned;
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but if the Sword devour at all, much more for ever, while our Brethren are the Subjects of it, this will be bitterness in the latter end, 2 Sam. 2. 26 Let Pulpits ring with the Everlasting Gospel, the bitterness and vileness of Sin, the excellency of Christ, the freeness of Grace, the necessity of Faith and Holiness toward God, Superlative Love to Christ and to one another as our selves;
but if the Sword devour At all, much more for ever, while our Brothers Are the Subject's of it, this will be bitterness in the latter end, 2 Sam. 2. 26 Let Pulpits ring with the Everlasting Gospel, the bitterness and vileness of since, the excellency of christ, the freeness of Grace, the necessity of Faith and Holiness towards God, Superlative Love to christ and to one Another as our selves;
There is a great deal o• Pro•an•n••, S•nsuality, worldly, mindedness, prid•, wan• of Love, &c. against these let the voice be lifted up like a Trumpet, and when men write against these, they may be allowed some Gall and Vineger in their Ink, only let us spare our Brethren.
There is a great deal o• Pro•an•n••, S•nsuality, worldly, Mindedness, prid•, wan• of Love, etc. against these let the voice be lifted up like a Trumpet, and when men write against these, they may be allowed Some Gall and Vinegar in their Ink, only let us spare our Brothers.
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Neither should the Souldier or Christian be a Vapour, a Flash, a Bubble, Von pretere à nihil, but be a through and substantial doer in all that he does do,
Neither should the Soldier or Christian be a Vapour, a Flash, a Bubble, Von pretere à nihil, but be a through and substantial doer in all that he does doe,
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while you speak little and low words, say little, but do the more, do not speak swelling words, but do swelling works, and these works will speak words big enough to guard thee against obscurity or oblivion, will get thee a Name and Fame that shall never be forgotten.
while you speak little and low words, say little, but do the more, do not speak swelling words, but do swelling works, and these works will speak words big enough to guard thee against obscurity or oblivion, will get thee a Name and Fame that shall never be forgotten.
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Indeed we must keep our Graces bright and in Exercise, our weapons on and in use, let not our Swords rust in our Scabbards that they will not draw, &c. yet still the Exercise of our Graces when we have them,
Indeed we must keep our Graces bright and in Exercise, our weapons on and in use, let not our Swords rust in our Scabbards that they will not draw, etc. yet still the Exercise of our Graces when we have them,
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and this part of your Warr will give you a full dischage from all the Rest. It becomes Christs Souldiers to be no strangers to death, who are called so often to Face it,
and this part of your War will give you a full dischage from all the Rest. It becomes Christ Soldiers to be no Strangers to death, who Are called so often to Face it,
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You have been long acquainted with Satans method and manner of Fighting, and versed in the Stratagems of Warr, you may be of excellent use and great blessings among a Company of young Beginners, spend what you may of the little Time that is left you in instructing, informing and encourageing those that have as yet learnt but a little Warr. Your Gifts and Experiences were given you to profit withal,
You have been long acquainted with Satan method and manner of Fighting, and versed in the Stratagems of War, you may be of excellent use and great blessings among a Company of young Beginners, spend what you may of the little Time that is left you in instructing, informing and encouraging those that have as yet learned but a little Warr. Your Gifts and Experiences were given you to profit withal,
and therefore did the Lord help and comfort you, that you might communicate to others for their Assistance, what he hath been pleased to impart to you.
and Therefore did the Lord help and Comfort you, that you might communicate to Others for their Assistance, what he hath been pleased to impart to you.
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And it will much conduce to your comfortable laying down your Heads in the Grave, that you shall leave others behind you who are engaged in the same Warr with your selves,
And it will much conduce to your comfortable laying down your Heads in the Grave, that you shall leave Others behind you who Are engaged in the same War with your selves,
1. We have a good General, one that is Skilful, able, Compassionate, &c. the Lord of Hosts, who when all the Armies of Sin, Lust, & • ▪ are gathered together against us,
1. We have a good General, one that is Skilful, able, Compassionate, etc. the Lord of Hosts, who when all the Armies of since, Lust, & • ▪ Are gathered together against us,
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and the Devil the Leader of the Black ••ard, he can Command and Countermand them all. 2. We have a good Cause, The Warr with Sin and Satan, &c. is a iust and lawful Warr,
and the devil the Leader of the Black ••ard, he can Command and Countermand them all. 2. We have a good Cause, The War with since and Satan, etc. is a just and lawful War,
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and also profitable, no plunder like the profit to be had in this Warr. 3. We have good Company, good Fellow Souldiers, all of them like the Children of a King,
and also profitable, no plunder like the profit to be had in this Warr. 3. We have good Company, good Fellow Soldiers, all of them like the Children of a King,
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nay indeed they are such. 4. We a•e all well Armed, each part Armed, and the Armor of each part Impenetrable. 5. Our Enemies are already conquered by Christ Jesus our General.
nay indeed they Are such. 4. We a•e all well Armed, each part Armed, and the Armour of each part Impenetrable. 5. Our Enemies Are already conquered by christ jesus our General.
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He is with us in the Fight, be it in Fire, water, Furnace, &c. see Isai. 43. 1, 2. Dan. 3. He is like that Commander who was never wont to bid his Souldiers [ Goe ] but [ Come ] himself being ever present with them, and going before them.
He is with us in the Fight, be it in Fire, water, Furnace, etc. see Isaiah 43. 1, 2. Dan. 3. He is like that Commander who was never wont to bid his Soldiers [ Go ] but [ Come ] himself being ever present with them, and going before them.
see Rom. 8. 31, 37. Psal. 118. 7. Heb. 13. 5. Psal. 18. 1, 2. 1 Joh. 4. 4. 8. If we are indeed his Souldiers, he will preserve us and see us all forth coming.
see Rom. 8. 31, 37. Psalm 118. 7. Hebrew 13. 5. Psalm 18. 1, 2. 1 John 4. 4. 8. If we Are indeed his Soldiers, he will preserve us and see us all forth coming.
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When the Book of Life, the Muster-Roll, in which the Names of all Christs Souldiers are listed, comes to be brought forth and opened at th• end of the Warr, if our Names are there we shall be called over,
When the Book of Life, the Muster-Roll, in which the Names of all Christ Soldiers Are listed, comes to be brought forth and opened At th• end of the War, if our Names Are there we shall be called over,
Let us but know that our Redeemer lives, Job. 19. and then, because he lives, we shall, Joh. 14. 19. And what should then dau•t us? His Life for ours we shall all be safe.
Let us but know that our Redeemer lives, Job. 19. and then, Because he lives, we shall, John 14. 19. And what should then dau•t us? His Life for ours we shall all be safe.
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No sooner are we listed, but all our Lives, yea, the lives of our Immortal, Souls are ensured in Heaven, and Christ's Life is the pledge and pawn for ours, Joh. 11. 25, 26. who would not Fight under such a Commander? Our Captain cannot die, •• was once dead, but h• is now alive,
No sooner Are we listed, but all our Lives, yea, the lives of our Immortal, Souls Are insured in Heaven, and Christ's Life is the pledge and pawn for ours, John 11. 25, 26. who would not Fight under such a Commander? Our Captain cannot die, •• was once dead, but h• is now alive,
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or else miss their Aim, for thy Life is hid with Christ in God, Col. 3. 3. When Christ comes to give an account of his Souldiers under his care to the Father, he will say (as Joh. 17.) Father I have not lost one of them, not one of my •rue-hearted So•ldiers how weak soever, The Cowards, the Traytors inde•d are gone,
or Else miss their Aim, for thy Life is hid with christ in God, Col. 3. 3. When christ comes to give an account of his Soldiers under his care to the Father, he will say (as John 17.) Father I have not lost one of them, not one of my •rue-hearted So•ldiers how weak soever, The Cowards, the Traitors inde•d Are gone,
Paul could ••y, I have Fought, &c. and so there is a Crown for me, 2 Tim. 47. what he said at the end of his Course, thou maiest say at the beginning of thine, (for Christ that is the Author is also the Finish•r, Heb. 12 ▪ 2.) and it is as true Divinity to say, he that is Fighting (in the present Tense) is sure to be crowned, as he that hath Fought in the preterperfect Te•se:
Paul could ••y, I have Fought, etc. and so there is a Crown for me, 2 Tim. 47. what he said At the end of his Course, thou Mayest say At the beginning of thine, (for christ that is the Author is also the Finish•r, Hebrew 12 ▪ 2.) and it is as true Divinity to say, he that is Fighting (in the present Tense) is sure to be crowned, as he that hath Fought in the preterperfect Te•se:
The poor Believer though he hath •n Host to break through, where he shall be sure to have one thousand Swords drawn, Guns levelled, Pikes directed at him,
The poor Believer though he hath •n Host to break through, where he shall be sure to have one thousand Swords drawn, Guns leveled, Pikes directed At him,
It was a comfortable word to them, and should be to us, [ your Warfare is accompl•shed ] I•ai ▪ 40. 1, 2. Yet a little while and Friendly Death (a welcome Messenger to every warfaring Christian ) shall in the Name of the Captain command you to say down your Arms, never to strike one bloody blow more,
It was a comfortable word to them, and should be to us, [ your Warfare is accompl•shed ] I•ai ▪ 40. 1, 2. Yet a little while and Friendly Death (a welcome Messenger to every warfaring Christian) shall in the Name of the Captain command you to say down your Arms, never to strike one bloody blow more,
The Gospel hath been so•nding a Chang• •o •s all our Life Time, but De•th ▪ shall sound a Retreat, when we shall return to the Head-Quarters that our G•n•ral hath taken up,
The Gospel hath been so•nding a Chang• •o •s all our Life Time, but De•th ▪ shall found a Retreat, when we shall return to the Head-Quarters that our G•n•ral hath taken up,
but every Common Souldier shall ride into the Cit•y, the heavenly Ierusalem in his Triumphant Cha•rio•, laden with the Spo•ls of his Enemies, and crowned with the Merits of his Saviour. Every true, hardy, couragious Souldier shall then be found to b• an Overcomer, every Overcomer shall have a Crown, every Crown shall be a Crown of Glory, an incorruptible crown, now reserved,
but every Common Soldier shall ride into the Cit•y, the heavenly Ierusalem in his Triumphant Cha•rio•, laden with the Spo•ls of his Enemies, and crowned with the Merits of his Saviour. Every true, hardy, courageous Soldier shall then be found to b• an Overcomer, every Overcomer shall have a Crown, every Crown shall be a Crown of Glory, an incorruptible crown, now reserved,
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There will be opportunity enough to all Eternity to recount their dangers, their hard Encounters and narrow scape•, how often there was but a step between them and death, and yet they are safe.
There will be opportunity enough to all Eternity to recount their dangers, their hard Encounters and narrow scape•, how often there was but a step between them and death, and yet they Are safe.
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when out, following them to bring them back, the red Sea before them, oft ready to perish for hunger and thirst, fiery flying Serpents, Enemies, &c. in the wilderness, Iordan in their way, Anakims and walls to Heaven,
when out, following them to bring them back, the read Sea before them, oft ready to perish for hunger and thirst, fiery flying Serpents, Enemies, etc. in the Wilderness, Iordan in their Way, Anakims and walls to Heaven,
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when Possest of Glory, as Ioshua did, Chap 23. 14. Behold not one good thing is failed of all that the Lord in his word spake concerning us, or promised to us.
when Possessed of Glory, as Ioshua did, Chap 23. 14. Behold not one good thing is failed of all that the Lord in his word spoke Concerning us, or promised to us.
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You called me hither, ( Worshipful, Honoured and Beloved ) that I might (to give it in your own words) dispense to you some word in the Name of the Lord for your Incouragement in your work;
You called me hither, (Worshipful, Honoured and beloved) that I might (to give it in your own words) dispense to you Some word in the Name of the Lord for your Encouragement in your work;
1. I need not insist largely on (though my Text will bear it,) the Lawfulness and com•endableness of your Imployment as Souldiers, which yet may be mentioned as a word of Encouragement to you;
1. I need not insist largely on (though my Text will bear it,) the Lawfulness and com•endableness of your Employment as Soldiers, which yet may be mentioned as a word of Encouragement to you;
and that is hinted here and elsewhere in the Scripture where the Lord makes use of this as one of the most fit, suitable and significant Emblems of a Christian Life, which he would not do, at least so much,
and that is hinted Here and elsewhere in the Scripture where the Lord makes use of this as one of the most fit, suitable and significant Emblems of a Christian Life, which he would not do, At least so much,
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There is a Generation that call these Exercises carnal E•ercises, and your Weapons car•al VVeapons, but God hath said enough in his Word to stop the mouths of such Gainsayers, and I am apt to think that one main Reason why they call these weapons, carnal weapons, is because they be not in their own Hands,
There is a Generation that call these Exercises carnal E•ercises, and your Weapons car•al VVeapons, but God hath said enough in his Word to stop the mouths of such Gainsayers, and I am apt to think that one main Reason why they call these weapons, carnal weapons, is Because they be not in their own Hands,
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yet that gave occasion to Abraham that holy, rightsous, Pattern-Believer to draw the Sword in the same Chapter, having before hand prudently trained up his Servants unto Military Ex•rc•ses, that they might be fit to go forth to Warr when Providence should put them upon it. ( ver. 14.) The word there rendred [ trained ] doth not only signifie trained up in Religious E•uca•ion, as it is used, Prov. 22. 6. But also initiated or instructed in Military •kill, as the Scope of the place, besides the Sense of the word seems plainly and fairly to carry it.
yet that gave occasion to Abraham that holy, rightsous, Pattern-Believer to draw the Sword in the same Chapter, having before hand prudently trained up his Servants unto Military Ex•rc•ses, that they might be fit to go forth to War when Providence should put them upon it. (for. 14.) The word there rendered [ trained ] does not only signify trained up in Religious E•uca•ion, as it is used, Curae 22. 6. But also initiated or instructed in Military •kill, as the Scope of the place, beside the Sense of the word seems plainly and fairly to carry it.
So that as Abraham was the Great Pattern Believer, so he was in this Chapter the G•eat Pattern-Souldier, exemplary and imitable both in training up his men before hand to have them ready,
So that as Abraham was the Great Pattern Believer, so he was in this Chapter the G•eat Pattern-Souldier, exemplary and imitable both in training up his men before hand to have them ready,
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Nor need any of the Children of Abraham (as all Believers are) doubt to imitate (rather they are to account themselves obliged to imitate) their Father in that which is so many wayes warranted,
Nor need any of the Children of Abraham (as all Believers Are) doubt to imitate (rather they Are to account themselves obliged to imitate) their Father in that which is so many ways warranted,
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Thus David was a man after Gods own heart, and yet a man of warr, • Sam. 17. 8. Had his mighty men trained to Service, about him, made a Law in Iud•h thereabout, 2 Sam. 1. 18. that there should be Training daies (as we call them) Times set apart to teach the Art of Souldiery.
Thus David was a man After God's own heart, and yet a man of war, • Sam. 17. 8. Had his mighty men trained to Service, about him, made a Law in Iud•h thereabouts, 2 Sam. 1. 18. that there should be Training days (as we call them) Times Set apart to teach the Art of Soldiery.
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and before his Apostaoy, though a King of peace, yet provided •or Warr, and so did Asa, 2 Chron. 140, 7 ▪ 8 ▪ he took the Advantage of the peaceable dayes they had to fit themselves for warr.
and before his Apostaoy, though a King of peace, yet provided •or War, and so did Asa, 2 Chronicles 140, 7 ▪ 8 ▪ he took the Advantage of the peaceable days they had to fit themselves for war.
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So they are commended for their ability to keep Rank, and use the Sword with both hands, 1 Chron. 12. 38. The Benjamites skill in slinging Stones at an Hairs-breadth is upon Record to their Commendation, and sure they had not that Skill naturally, but by use and Exercise.
So they Are commended for their ability to keep Rank, and use the Sword with both hands, 1 Chronicles 12. 38. The Benjamites skill in slinging Stones At an Hair's-breadth is upon Record to their Commendation, and sure they had not that Skill naturally, but by use and Exercise.
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Let me add a place or two out of the New-Testam•nt, Luk. 3 14 when the Souldiers came to John Baptist and asked what they should do, he bids them not lay down their Arms,
Let me add a place or two out of the New-Testam•nt, Luk. 3 14 when the Soldiers Come to John Baptist and asked what they should do, he bids them not lay down their Arms,
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Some in our dayes would have said, man thou maiest not Fight, thou must not meddle with that Profession any more, it is not lawful for thee to be a Souldier, but the Baptist knew better.
some in our days would have said, man thou Mayest not Fight, thou must not meddle with that Profession any more, it is not lawful for thee to be a Soldier, but the Baptist knew better.
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The godly Centurion that had not his Fellow for a Believer in Israel, did not lay down his place, give up his Commission or disband his Souldiers (which doubtless he would have done if it had not been lawful to be a Souldier) no,
The godly Centurion that had not his Fellow for a Believer in Israel, did not lay down his place, give up his Commission or disband his Soldiers (which doubtless he would have done if it had not been lawful to be a Soldier) no,
but he keeps up good Discipline among them, maintains his Authority, and ha•• them at his Beck, Math. 8 8, 10. You read also of Armies following Christ on white Horses, Rev. 19. 14. I might further urge it from the Law of Nature. S••f Preservation is one of the Prime Dictates of Nature. It is rivetted into our very Beings as Creatures to preserve our selves, we must uncreature our selves if we renounce that.
but he keeps up good Discipline among them, maintains his authority, and ha•• them At his Beck, Math. 8 8, 10. You read also of Armies following christ on white Horses, Rev. 19. 14. I might further urge it from the Law of Nature. S••f Preservation is one of the Prime Dictates of Nature. It is riveted into our very Beings as Creatures to preserve our selves, we must uncreature our selves if we renounce that.
Sure God hath not given to all other Creatures an Instinct to preserve themselves, (some by hiding, some by flying, others by Fighting, &c.) and in the mean Time left man like a tame Fool to be a Prey to his Adversary.
Sure God hath not given to all other Creatures an Instinct to preserve themselves, (Some by hiding, Some by flying, Others by Fighting, etc.) and in the mean Time left man like a tame Fool to be a Prey to his Adversary.
even in hope against hope, and yet Abraham could not believe Lot out of Captivity, (though be could believe Isaac out of the as•es ) but rather chose to use men and means to Fight him out. This Great Believer was great Souldier. It is true, the main Security of the Believers is their Faith in God, but still in his own way, viz. in the use of means where God gives opportunity, without doing of which you cannot trust God.
even in hope against hope, and yet Abraham could not believe Lot out of Captivity, (though be could believe Isaac out of the as•es) but rather chosen to use men and means to Fight him out. This Great Believer was great Soldier. It is true, the main Security of the Believers is their Faith in God, but still in his own Way, viz. in the use of means where God gives opportunity, without doing of which you cannot trust God.
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Faith is a most Active, obedient Grace. You spoil its acting while you are not found in a way of Obedience. In putting it out of that way you ham string, enervate, it, clipp its wings, and then how can you expect it should goe, act fly?
Faith is a most Active, obedient Grace. You spoil its acting while you Are not found in a Way of obedience. In putting it out of that Way you ham string, enervate, it, clipp its wings, and then how can you expect it should go, act fly?
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We might argue also from the unreasonable, envious, quarrelsome, injurious, cruel, yea, murtherous Spirit that is in sinfulman, which will not be kept from doing wrong but by such means.
We might argue also from the unreasonable, envious, quarrelsome, injurious, cruel, yea, murderous Spirit that is in sinfulman, which will not be kept from doing wrong but by such means.
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The enm•ty between the seed of the Serpent and the woman, which appeared betimes in the Example of Cain and Abel, and inclined the one to H•tred and Opposition, should prompt the other to self-preservation and the means of it.
The enm•ty between the seed of the Serpent and the woman, which appeared betimes in the Exampl of Cain and Abel, and inclined the one to H•tred and Opposition, should prompt the other to self-preservation and the means of it.
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So Jep•thah went to Warr against those that would have put him out of the Inheritance which God had given him, Jude 11. and he was one of those that acted in Fai•h, Heb. 1• ▪ 3•, 33, 34. together with others there mentioned,
So Jep•thah went to War against those that would have put him out of the Inheritance which God had given him, U^de 11. and he was one of those that acted in Fai•h, Hebrew 1• ▪ 3•, 33, 34. together with Others there mentioned,
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Perkins in loc. Nor had Peter a Call at that Time to resist Authority in that way, Math. 26. 52. who was therefore bidden to put up his Sword, and they are threatned to perish with the Sword that do anseasonably and injuriously use it.
Perkins in loc. Nor had Peter a Call At that Time to resist authority in that Way, Math. 26. 52. who was Therefore bidden to put up his Sword, and they Are threatened to perish with the Sword that do anseasonably and injuriously use it.
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It's true, we read of a Curse against them that delight in Warr, Psal. 68. 30. and no less are they cursed that come not to the Help of the Lord against the mighty, Jud. 5. and do but only beat the Air, and not bath their Swords in Blood when they do come, Jer. 48. 10. That then is the first word of Encouragement to you in your work, viz. that you have good warrant, Scripture warrant for your Training dayes and Military Exercises, and that the Lord doth Countenance and require these preparations, that you may be ready to serve the Lord and his people, when he calls you thereunto.
It's true, we read of a Curse against them that delight in War, Psalm 68. 30. and no less Are they cursed that come not to the Help of the Lord against the mighty, Jud. 5. and do but only beatrice the Air, and not both their Swords in Blood when they do come, Jer. 48. 10. That then is the First word of Encouragement to you in your work, viz. that you have good warrant, Scripture warrant for your Training days and Military Exercises, and that the Lord does Countenance and require these preparations, that you may be ready to serve the Lord and his people, when he calls you thereunto.
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2. A second word of Encouragement which I may add, and that from my Text, is that Great is the Honour which the Lord puts upon you as Military persons, especially in such a Capacity as those that do willingly give up themselves to the Service of God in such Exercises, and that not only in that he speaks of the Saints, ( the excellent ones upon Earth ) in your language,
2. A second word of Encouragement which I may add, and that from my Text, is that Great is the Honour which the Lord puts upon you as Military Persons, especially in such a Capacity as those that do willingly give up themselves to the Service of God in such Exercises, and that not only in that he speaks of the Saints, (the excellent ones upon Earth) in your language,
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but also in that the Lord is often in Scripture calling himself the Lord of Hosts, so also a Man of Warr, Exod. 15. 3. The Son of God also is Captain-General, (as Mediatour ) under his Father, see Psal. 45. 1-5.
but also in that the Lord is often in Scripture calling himself the Lord of Hosts, so also a Man of War, Exod 15. 3. The Son of God also is Captain-General, (as Mediator) under his Father, see Psalm 45. 1-5.
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Besides the most eminent of the Saints all along have been Souldiers, (I mean properly so) Father Abra•am was free of the Souldiers-Hall, and had an Artillery Garden at his house, three hundred and eighteen in his trained Band, Gen. 14 14. Dav'd in like manner, 2 Sam. 17. 8. Indeed, God and Christ, and all the Saints upon Earth are of your Company, which is much for your Honour. Again, much of the Scripture is spent about Souldiers, and Souldiery.
Beside the most eminent of the Saints all along have been Soldiers, (I mean properly so) Father Abra•am was free of the Souldiers-Hall, and had an artillery Garden At his house, three hundred and eighteen in his trained Band, Gen. 14 14. Daved in like manner, 2 Sam. 17. 8. Indeed, God and christ, and all the Saints upon Earth Are of your Company, which is much for your Honour. Again, much of the Scripture is spent about Soldiers, and Soldiery.
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How many Chapters in Sacred Writ are no other but so many Lists of the Names of Souldiers that have been in former Ages, and how many more are spent in reciring the noble Exploits and valorous Attempts and Enterprizes of Souldiers? Twice over in two several Chapters, viz. 2 Sam. 23. and 1 Chron. 11. are the Names of Davids choice, expert Souldiers, called his Worthies, set down.
How many Chapters in Sacred Writ Are not other but so many Lists of the Names of Soldiers that have been in former Ages, and how many more Are spent in reciring the noble Exploits and valorous Attempts and Enterprises of Soldiers? Twice over in two several Chapters, viz. 2 Sam. 23. and 1 Chronicles 11. Are the Names of Davids choice, expert Soldiers, called his Worthies, Set down.
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Besides a large Catalogue of the mighty men that helped David is exprest, 1 Chron. 12. the expert Commanders and able Souldiers that came in to them, till they became a great Host like the Host of God, ver. 22. Now to have such frequent and Honourable mention made of Souldiers in the Word of God,
Beside a large Catalogue of the mighty men that helped David is expressed, 1 Chronicles 12. the expert Commanders and able Soldiers that Come in to them, till they became a great Host like the Host of God, ver. 22. Now to have such frequent and Honourable mention made of Soldiers in the Word of God,
and shews the great delight that the Lora of Hosts hath in his Souldiery, it tells us that they are persons whom the Lord delights to Honour, And Honour is a good Encouragement and Spurt to a Souldier.
and shows the great delight that the Lora of Hosts hath in his Soldiery, it tells us that they Are Persons whom the Lord delights to Honour, And Honour is a good Encouragement and Spurt to a Soldier.
To be useful and serviceable is an Honour, (for the more serviceable the more Honourable ) especially to be so directly and immediately serviceable to God and his Church, as Souldiers have been,
To be useful and serviceable is an Honour, (for the more serviceable the more Honourable) especially to be so directly and immediately serviceable to God and his Church, as Soldiers have been,
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(provided that their Hearts be right therein, for the Service and Glory of God,) Gods heart is toward such as Deborah's was, Iudg. 5. 9. Now that Gods heart is toward you,
(provided that their Hearts be right therein, for the Service and Glory of God,) God's heart is towards such as Deborah's was, Judges 5. 9. Now that God's heart is towards you,
and presence with you, while you are with, and for Him, is a very comfortable, heartening, and encouraging word to be spoken at the Head of an Army, see • Chron. 15. 2.
and presence with you, while you Are with, and for Him, is a very comfortable, heartening, and encouraging word to be spoken At the Head of an Army, see • Chronicles 15. 2.
5. The main Scope of the whole that I have spoken may be improved by way of Encouragement, viz. that you are both much inlightned about the Nature of,
5. The main Scope of the Whole that I have spoken may be improved by Way of Encouragement, viz. that you Are both much enlightened about the Nature of,
You that are Souldiers (as I have already hinted) are eminently beholden to God in that he is full, large, and particular in Spiritualizing your Calling, in putting so much of Heaven thereinto, that if you will seriously attend, you cannot but find it.
You that Are Soldiers (as I have already hinted) Are eminently beholden to God in that he is full, large, and particular in Spiritualizing your Calling, in putting so much of Heaven thereinto, that if you will seriously attend, you cannot but find it.
Now the Great End of all our Ʋndertakings, and of this in special, is the Glory of God. Whatsoever you do, do it to the Glory of God, (1 Cor. 10. 31.) Let the Service of God and his Church be the mark you aim at, the white which you desire and endeavour to hitt, which if you do you shall be sure to get the prize.
Now the Great End of all our Ʋndertakings, and of this in special, is the Glory of God. Whatsoever you do, do it to the Glory of God, (1 Cor. 10. 31.) Let the Service of God and his Church be the mark you aim At, the white which you desire and endeavour to hit, which if you do you shall be sure to get the prize.
Had we never read ought of Ioab save that one Speech, a Sam. 10. 12. we should have in Charity accounted him not only a Souldier, (as we say) every Inch of him, but a pious man also;
Had we never read ought of Ioab save that one Speech, a Sam. 10. 12. we should have in Charity accounted him not only a Soldier, (as we say) every Inch of him, but a pious man also;
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and do for the people and Cause of God and Christ, for whom to shed your Blood, is the best way to preserve it, to lay down your Lives, the best way to save them.
and do for the people and Cause of God and christ, for whom to shed your Blood, is the best Way to preserve it, to lay down your Lives, the best Way to save them.
and propose his Example to you, (For your ultimate End in your pa•ticular Calling is the same with his in his General Calling and your Activity in every Business and in this especially, is to have the same Common End) so run that you may obtain the priz ▪, and so labour not •• uncertainly, and so meet, Exercise, train, (as you call it ] not as those that beat the Air.
and propose his Exampl to you, (For your ultimate End in your pa•ticular Calling is the same with his in his General Calling and your Activity in every Business and in this especially, is to have the same Common End) so run that you may obtain the priz ▪, and so labour not •• uncertainly, and so meet, Exercise, train, (as you call it ] not as those that beatrice the Air.
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God makes use of your Calling as Souldiers to set forrh the Calling of Christians by, a Calling wherein the greatest accurateness, exactness, Care, Skill, Diligence is to be used:
God makes use of your Calling as Soldiers to Set forrh the Calling of Christians by, a Calling wherein the greatest accurateness, exactness, Care, Skill, Diligence is to be used:
then so do your work, so mind your Business, that as Religion •onours your Calling, so your exactness and compleatness in your Calling may honour that Religion which you prosess, and which honours your Profession.
then so do your work, so mind your Business, that as Religion •onours your Calling, so your exactness and completeness in your Calling may honour that Religion which you prosess, and which honours your Profession.
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You called me hither to speak to you a word in the Name of the Lord, then, In the Name of the Lord I say to you in the words of my Text, again, be not like those that beat the Air, and in the words of Solomon, Eccles. 9. 10. what ever your Hand findeth to do, do it with your might.
You called me hither to speak to you a word in the Name of the Lord, then, In the Name of the Lord I say to you in the words of my Text, again, be not like those that beatrice the Air, and in the words of Solomon, Eccles. 9. 10. what ever your Hand finds to do, do it with your might.
You much Interest or concern the Name of God in your Military Exercises, you Invocate the Name of God in the morning when you come together, you desire something to be spoken to you in the Name of God upon these Occasions,
You much Interest or concern the Name of God in your Military Exercises, you Invocate the Name of God in the morning when you come together, you desire something to be spoken to you in the Name of God upon these Occasions,
then, in his Name, I beseech you to hear what is now spoken in his Name, viz. Play the men, not the children, not the Fools. To pray for the presence of God when you go about a Business,
then, in his Name, I beseech you to hear what is now spoken in his Name, viz. Play the men, not the children, not the Fools. To pray for the presence of God when you go about a Business,
and then to play when you are at it, not to be thorough and serious in it, is to pray God to come among you to see you play the children or Fools, as if the infinitely holy and wise God would be pleased with the Sacrifice of Fools, Eccles. 5. 1. (which Text though it relates principally to worship,
and then to play when you Are At it, not to be through and serious in it, is to pray God to come among you to see you play the children or Fools, as if the infinitely holy and wise God would be pleased with the Sacrifice of Fools, Eccles. 5. 1. (which Text though it relates principally to worship,
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how near this comes to mocking of God you may sadly Consider. God is a man of Warr, and delights to be among such, to deign them his presence when they desire it,
how near this comes to mocking of God you may sadly Consider. God is a man of War, and delights to be among such, to deign them his presence when they desire it,
Here is a Great Assembly and many Souldiers are present from all parts, it may not therefore be amiss and unseasonable to give something by way of General Direction unto what is regular, and of Reprehension to what is otherwise, in this matter now before us.
Here is a Great Assembly and many Soldiers Are present from all parts, it may not Therefore be amiss and unseasonable to give something by Way of General Direction unto what is regular, and of Reprehension to what is otherwise, in this matter now before us.
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as if there would be no reckoning for mens taking occasion to make Provision for the Flesh at such Times when they should be Serving God, not with their Bodies only, but with their Spirits also.
as if there would be no reckoning for men's taking occasion to make Provision for the Flesh At such Times when they should be Serving God, not with their Bodies only, but with their Spirits also.
and I hope better things of you though I thus speak) I say, suppose there be not any of th•se Extravagancies, yet how will you be able to Answer for bare non Profici•ncy, and for slightiness and heedlissness, the Cause of it ▪ Know, that when you have given up your Names unto such a work,
and I hope better things of you though I thus speak) I say, suppose there be not any of th•se Extravagancies, yet how will you be able to Answer for bore non Profici•ncy, and for slightiness and heedlissness, the Cause of it ▪ Know, that when you have given up your Names unto such a work,
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then to neglect Attendance, either not to come at all, or to come late, to study, E•cuses for your neglect, to be among your sheep, ships, &c. as they, Iud. 5. 16, 17. you may possibly save your Fine among men,
then to neglect Attendance, either not to come At all, or to come late, to study, E•cuses for your neglect, to be among your sheep, ships, etc. as they, Iud. 5. 16, 17. you may possibly save your Fine among men,
but if it be Gods work, then do it with your might, remembring the workless grave toward which you are marching, as also the danger you are in of that dreadful Sentence against the deceitful dealer in Gods Service, Ier. 48. 10. You are therefore to be grave and serious in your deportment. Gravity in a Souldier especially while in Service, is very commendable.
but if it be God's work, then do it with your might, remembering the workless grave towards which you Are marching, as also the danger you Are in of that dreadful Sentence against the deceitful dealer in God's Service, Jeremiah 48. 10. You Are Therefore to be grave and serious in your deportment. Gravity in a Soldier especially while in Service, is very commendable.
Matters of Life and death are solemn, ponderous matters, (and these are, or you know not how soon they may be such, what ever men think of them) and therefore to be gra•ely managed. Edge Tools are not to be plaid with.
Matters of Life and death Are solemn, ponderous matters, (and these Are, or you know not how soon they may be such, what ever men think of them) and Therefore to be gra•ely managed. Edge Tools Are not to be played with.
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Over much lightness in mens Hearts and Spirits a•d want of being Grave and diliberate, oft Times occasion much mischief, in these Exercises. Frequent Examples shew us what comes of rashness and rudeness ▪ Youthful vanity, precipita•ey, jestings, ••ollck have (and that not unusually) sorrowful Catasir•phes, sad and and better Conclusions ▪ Souldiers have no Law for being lawless.
Over much lightness in men's Hearts and Spirits a•d want of being Grave and diliberate, oft Times occasion much mischief, in these Exercises. Frequent Examples show us what comes of rashness and rudeness ▪ Youthful vanity, precipita•ey, jestings, ••ollck have (and that not unusually) sorrowful Catasir•phes, sad and and better Conclusions ▪ Soldiers have no Law for being lawless.
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Headiness and Hastiness makes way for ▪ Rep•nt•nce at leisure, when he that walks gravely and regularly walke safely, and so spares himself that labour.
Headiness and Hastiness makes Way for ▪ Rep•nt•nce At leisure, when he that walks gravely and regularly walk safely, and so spares himself that labour.
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and so unhandsome in performing their postures, do not keep Rank and File, are routed in their marches, Counter, marches, doublings, wheelings, all in a huddle and ridiculously disordered. Heedlessness in work makes confused work.
and so unhandsome in performing their postures, do not keep Rank and File, Are routed in their marches, Counter, marches, doublings, wheelings, all in a huddle and ridiculously disordered. Heedlessness in work makes confused work.
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but know, that preparation for real Service is real Service, and if you do nothing but beat the Air now, you will be like to do little toward beating your Enemy then.
but know, that preparation for real Service is real Service, and if you do nothing but beatrice the Air now, you will be like to do little towards beating your Enemy then.
We read of the Enemies being skilful to destroy, Ezek •1. 21. which speaks need of our being skilful to defend. Study to be mighty men, and men of Warr, (as Isai. 3.) the Bulworks of the place while you live, that you may be as they, 2 Sam. 1. 17. honourably Epita, bed, and buterly lamented when you die.
We read of the Enemies being skilful to destroy, Ezekiel •1. 21. which speaks need of our being skilful to defend. Study to be mighty men, and men of War, (as Isaiah 3.) the Bulwarks of the place while you live, that you may be as they, 2 Sam. 1. 17. honourably Epitaph, Bed, and buterly lamented when you die.
Be ambitious of being like to those who are for their skill and valour recorded in Scripture as worthy of Imitation, see ▪ 1 Chron. 5. 18. and 12. 8, 21, 30, 32, 33, 38.
Be ambitious of being like to those who Are for their skill and valour recorded in Scripture as worthy of Imitation, see ▪ 1 Chronicles 5. 18. and 12. 8, 21, 30, 32, 33, 38.
You know not how soon the Lord and his people may have occasion for your Help against the Mighty. It is true God hath been very kind to New-England, no breaking in,
You know not how soon the Lord and his people may have occasion for your Help against the Mighty. It is true God hath been very kind to New england, no breaking in,
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nor leading forth, nor complaining in our Streets, this last year also, this dangerous year, this threatning year, so like to prove a bloody one to us,
nor leading forth, nor complaining in our Streets, this last year also, this dangerous year, this threatening year, so like to prove a bloody one to us,
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as well as to many other places, I say, this year is you see fairly gone off the Stage. We had the last week out Great Solemnity, our Beginning of a New Year, or New Years day, wherein we had opportunity of setting up our Eben Ezer and saying, hitherto God hath helped us.
as well as to many other places, I say, this year is you see fairly gone off the Stage. We had the last Week out Great Solemnity, our Beginning of a New Year, or New years day, wherein we had opportunity of setting up our Eben Ezer and saying, hitherto God hath helped us.
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It is true also, that this year begins with the Tideings of Peace, we have had the Dove sent in among us with an Olive leaf to give us some intimation of the Abatement of the flood, & Hopes that it may not reach us;
It is true also, that this year begins with the Tidings of Peace, we have had the Dove sent in among us with an Olive leaf to give us Some intimation of the Abatement of the flood, & Hope's that it may not reach us;
But yet for all this, I could not see Cause to preach on that Text, Isai. 2. 4. Beat your Swords into Plow-shares, &c. I think rather that of Luk. 22. 36. or 2 Sam. 1. 18. or Ioel. 3. 10. would be more suitable.
But yet for all this, I could not see Cause to preach on that Text, Isaiah 2. 4. Beat your Swords into Ploughshares, etc. I think rather that of Luk. 22. 36. or 2 Sam. 1. 18. or Joel 3. 10. would be more suitable.
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I fear the Nations have not forgotten Warr as yet, nor will they unlearn Warr wholly, till they do unlearn Sin and Lust more, from whence their Warrs come, till pride lower and strike, the Warrs will never end.
I Fear the nations have not forgotten War as yet, nor will they unlearn War wholly, till they do unlearn since and Lust more, from whence their Wars come, till pride lower and strike, the Wars will never end.
Therefore while we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we are to provide for the Wars that will be made against Ierusalem, as knowing that the Church on Earth is the Church-Militant, Jerusalem shall be a quiet habitation, but we must not antedare Gods work.
Therefore while we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we Are to provide for the Wars that will be made against Ierusalem, as knowing that the Church on Earth is the Church-militant, Jerusalem shall be a quiet habitation, but we must not antedare God's work.
When Abraham was called to follow God in a way of Reformation, & God had in that way blessed him outwardly too, he could not but know that the Enemies about him would envy him not only as Religious,
When Abraham was called to follow God in a Way of Reformation, & God had in that Way blessed him outwardly too, he could not but know that the Enemies about him would envy him not only as Religious,
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nor hand of violence move us, but also, if any such should come by preparing before hand to give them such a Reception as may discover, that as we were fore-warned, so also fore-armed.
nor hand of violence move us, but also, if any such should come by preparing before hand to give them such a Reception as may discover, that as we were forewarned, so also Forearmed.
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Great are the things that a Religious people have to desend, viz ▪ besides their Lives, Liberties, Relation, Estates ▪ &c ▪ the Name, honour and worship of God, the pleasant things of his House, those Great Betrustments which the world cannot boast of,
Great Are the things that a Religious people have to descend, videlicet ▪ beside their Lives, Liberties, Relation, Estates ▪ etc. ▪ the Name, honour and worship of God, the pleasant things of his House, those Great Betrustments which the world cannot boast of,
Great also is the Advantage that a people get by being expert for Warr, their being so, may be a means to prevent Warr. The report of a people's being a warlike people may be of singu••r use to them, the fame of their skill may be a means to prevent their using it.
Great also is the Advantage that a people get by being expert for War, their being so, may be a means to prevent Warr. The report of a people's being a warlike people may be of singu••r use to them, the fame of their skill may be a means to prevent their using it.
Times of peace are Times to prepare for War•, and if we miss it in our preparation, we shall be fearfully hurried and blundred when we come to action, we cannot promise our selves to be saved then,
Times of peace Are Times to prepare for War•, and if we miss it in our preparation, we shall be fearfully hurried and blundered when we come to actium, we cannot promise our selves to be saved then,
Thus be intens• about, and serious in these Exercises, make Conscience of gaining Skill, and of spending Time so as may best conduce to that End. So do in these as well as other matters,
Thus be intens• about, and serious in these Exercises, make Conscience of gaining Skill, and of spending Time so as may best conduce to that End. So do in these as well as other matters,
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It is good policy and prudence for pious Rulers to command and Countenance the training up those that are under their Government unto Military Skill, so that if need be, they may be able to speak with the Enemy in the Gate, and under their approbation and Authority, you li•• and Exercise your selves in these Affairs.
It is good policy and prudence for pious Rulers to command and Countenance the training up those that Are under their Government unto Military Skill, so that if need be, they may be able to speak with the Enemy in the Gate, and under their approbation and authority, you li•• and Exercise your selves in these Affairs.
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Will it not then be much more prudence and piety in every man that should be Master of himself, to command his whole man to follow the Lord Jesus in the Spiritual Warfare, to list every Faculty and member of Soul and body under Christs Command,
Will it not then be much more prudence and piety in every man that should be Master of himself, to command his Whole man to follow the Lord jesus in the Spiritual Warfare, to list every Faculty and member of Soul and body under Christ Command,
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Ar• thou ••der Command, and to be led by others, then remember that Christ the great General expects like obedience from thee as the Cen•urion had from his Souldiers, Math. 8. to come and go and do at his pleasure. He that can d••ll that little Company of himself,
Ar• thou ••der Command, and to be led by Others, then Remember that christ the great General expects like Obedience from thee as the Cen•urion had from his Soldiers, Math. 8. to come and go and do At his pleasure. He that can d••ll that little Company of himself,
what, lead an Army, and be •isled by a single, •illy lust? do•• thou know all the Postures of a Souldier, all the Facings, Firings, Wheelings, & c? and yet an ignorant, dull ▪ Soul as to spiritual Souldierys God forbid.
what, led an Army, and be •isled by a single, •illy lust? do•• thou know all the Postures of a Soldier, all the Facings, Firings, Wheelings, & c? and yet an ignorant, dull ▪ Soul as to spiritual Souldierys God forbid.
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Art thou labouring to be a Souldier, and takest no Care and Thought to be a Christian? how sad will that be? God expects of all us that live under the Gospel, that we should be Artill•ry-men, and he expects of you Artill•ry-men that you especially should be exact Christians, as having such a Calling as will greatly advantage you thereunto, in many respects above other Calling•. The very sight of your Arms and Weapons should affect you with some Spiritual Consideration,
Art thou labouring to be a Soldier, and Takest not Care and Thought to be a Christian? how sad will that be? God expects of all us that live under the Gospel, that we should be Artill•ry-men, and he expects of you Artill•ry-men that you especially should be exact Christians, as having such a Calling as will greatly advantage you thereunto, in many respects above other Calling•. The very sighed of your Arms and Weapons should affect you with Some Spiritual Consideration,
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Your listing of your ▪ selves, minds you of that great duty of giving up your Names to Christ a• your General, and your doing it voluntarily, should put you in mind of, ( Psal. 110. 3.) and make you pr•y heartily, to h••• it cleared up to you that you are some of the people that God in a day of Power hath made willing. The Souldier• lifting of himself is the Christians Conversion, t•nning from Sin, Self, &c. unto God, by Faith and Repentance, and this of Effectual Vocation will lead you up to Election, and this known, will make Election also known, see ( Rom. •. ••.
Your listing of your ▪ selves, minds you of that great duty of giving up your Names to christ a• your General, and your doing it voluntarily, should put you in mind of, (Psalm 110. 3.) and make you pr•y heartily, to h••• it cleared up to you that you Are Some of the people that God in a day of Power hath made willing. The Souldier• lifting of himself is the Christians Conversion, t•nning from since, Self, etc. unto God, by Faith and Repentance, and this of Effectual Vocation will led you up to Election, and this known, will make Election also known, see (Rom. •. ••.
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Upon li••ing you are obliged to attend on the Seasons, & at the places of Exercise, to do all the duties that the e•tring of your Names in the Li•• do bespeak;
Upon li••ing you Are obliged to attend on the Seasons, & At the places of Exercise, to do all the duties that the e•tring of your Names in the Li•• do bespeak;
Christians, know, that to be called Christians is a Priviledge, but withal it is laden with duty, your Name in Christs Roll doth signifie your Ingagement to be for him, to follow him as his S••ldiers, to Fight under his Bunner and no other, to wai• on him at all Times,
Christians, know, that to be called Christians is a Privilege, but withal it is laden with duty, your Name in Christ Roll does signify your Engagement to be for him, to follow him as his S••ldiers, to Fight under his Bunner and no other, to wai• on him At all Times,
But if you are alive only in Name and dead to the work of your Calling, expect to be judged by Martial Law; and be su•e you will fin• Christ very sharp against Hypocrisie. When you come into the Field compleatly armed, let your Arms about you make you turn to Ephes. 6. where you have the Armor set down that every Christian must put on,
But if you Are alive only in Name and dead to the work of your Calling, expect to be judged by Martial Law; and be su•e you will fin• christ very sharp against Hypocrisy. When you come into the Field completely armed, let your Arms about you make you turn to Ephesians 6. where you have the Armour Set down that every Christian must put on,
To want any piece of Armor, or to have any of that which he hath either unsightly o• unserviceable will be as ridiculous and absurd for the Christian as the Souldier. Christ will have your Armor viewed to see if you have all your Acco••rements, according to Law, be so fixt that you may not be afraid of coming to the Test. When commanded to fall into your places, think how ill Christ will •ake it to find you ou•,
To want any piece of Armour, or to have any of that which he hath either unsightly o• unserviceable will be as ridiculous and absurd for the Christian as the Soldier. christ will have your Armour viewed to see if you have all your Acco••rements, according to Law, be so fixed that you may not be afraid of coming to the Test. When commanded to fallen into your places, think how ill christ will •ake it to find you ou•,
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you have, a• Souldiers, your Order, your distance to be observed, even Ranks, or streight kiles are often called for among you, (and perhaps no oftner then there is cause enough) observing your right-hand men is also required, with many the like, which make you a sight comely in the eye of your Friends ▪ and terrible to your Adversaries. Now know, that all things in Christs Army are to be done decently and in order, (1 Cor. 14. 40.) and what is orderly will be decent. Each one hath his particular place, peculiar station, and his proper work in that place or station assigned to him,
you have, a• Soldiers, your Order, your distance to be observed, even Ranks, or straight kiles Are often called for among you, (and perhaps no oftener then there is cause enough) observing your right-hand men is also required, with many the like, which make you a sighed comely in the eye of your Friends ▪ and terrible to your Adversaries. Now know, that all things in Christ Army Are to be done decently and in order, (1 Cor. 14. 40.) and what is orderly will be decent. Each one hath his particular place, peculiar station, and his proper work in that place or station assigned to him,
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Keeping thy Heart with all diligence, and making streight steps to thy feet, ( Prov. 4. 25, 27.) are directions that their Parra•••s in Souldi•ry may bring to Remembrance. While you begin your Exercises with Prayers, (as you do if Christian Souldiers ) Remember that Scripture, Prov. 3. 6. and be practically convinced of the need of Prayer, all manner of Prayer, Ephes. 6. 18. which he adds unto their being armed.
Keeping thy Heart with all diligence, and making straight steps to thy feet, (Curae 4. 25, 27.) Are directions that their Parra•••s in Souldi•ry may bring to Remembrance. While you begin your Exercises with Prayers, (as you do if Christian Soldiers) remember that Scripture, Curae 3. 6. and be practically convinced of the need of Prayer, all manner of Prayer, Ephesians 6. 18. which he adds unto their being armed.
When we mean that a Child is dead born, we say it's still-born because living Children usually come into the World crying, thou mayest have a Name of being new born, but be sure thou art dead,
When we mean that a Child is dead born, we say it's stillborn Because living Children usually come into the World crying, thou Mayest have a Name of being new born, but be sure thou art dead,
Christians, let your Souls be silent and still before the Lord, Commune with your own Hearts & be still, Psal 4. 4. that you may listen to what God ha's to say to you.
Christians, let your Souls be silent and still before the Lord, Commune with your own Hearts & be still, Psalm 4. 4. that you may listen to what God ha to say to you.
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The noise and Dinn of car•al reasonings, worldly lusts, and Businesses, immoderate desires after lawful things, with inordinate ones after unlawful, these and such like make such a Clamour and sound in mens ears that Gods v•ice is not heard by them,
The noise and Dinn of car•al reasonings, worldly Lustiest, and Businesses, immoderate Desires After lawful things, with inordinate ones After unlawful, these and such like make such a Clamour and found in men's ears that God's v•ice is not herd by them,
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Face to your Leader, is a word of Command you often hear of also, and you have one General Command for all, in Heb. 12. 2. that you should do all your motions with your Face to your Leader, run your whole ▪ Race looking to Jesus. A look to Jesus, gives both direction how,
Face to your Leader, is a word of Command you often hear of also, and you have one General Command for all, in Hebrew 12. 2. that you should do all your motions with your Face to your Leader, run your Whole ▪ Race looking to jesus. A look to jesus, gives both direction how,
A new look to Jesus will give new leggs to run, new hands and Skill to Fight, and a constant Facing Christ-ward will keep you in a righ• Fighting, and so overcoming posture.
A new look to jesus will give new legs to run, new hands and Skill to Fight, and a constant Facing Christward will keep you in a righ• Fighting, and so overcoming posture.
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And when so Facing, you are bidden march, mind your Duty of pressing on forward, (Phil. 3. 14.) you must move and promove in your Christian Course, yea,
And when so Facing, you Are bidden march, mind your Duty of pressing on forward, (Philip 3. 14.) you must move and promove in your Christian Course, yea,
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and let your eyes look streight on, and right forward, without turning to the right hand or the left Prov. 4. 25, 27. And while you follow him as your Leader, where ever he goes, you are sure to goe right, and certain not to go into any difficulty, out of which he will not also lead you in the End. This Leader never misleads any that follow him. All your lawful Facings are towards him, and marches after him.
and let your eyes look straight on, and right forward, without turning to the right hand or the left Curae 4. 25, 27. And while you follow him as your Leader, where ever he Goes, you Are sure to go right, and certain not to go into any difficulty, out of which he will not also led you in the End. This Leader never misleads any that follow him. All your lawful Facings Are towards him, and marches After him.
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Beware of Confusion in your Counter ▪ marches, it is dangerous to see Christians march Counter, but a pleasant thing to see them all minding the same things, and moving the same way.
Beware of Confusion in your Counter ▪ marches, it is dangerous to see Christians march Counter, but a pleasant thing to see them all minding the same things, and moving the same Way.
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Stand ] in Opposition to going back by sinful discouragements or forward by G•ddy presumption. Stand your Ground, and maintain it against Sin and Satan, give no place to either.
Stand ] in Opposition to going back by sinful discouragements or forward by G•ddy presumption. Stand your Ground, and maintain it against since and Satan, give no place to either.
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Stand still, you must, to see the Salvation of God, Ekod 14. 13. Only know, your Time to stand, and your Time to Advance, and know, that you have no Time to Fall back.
Stand still, you must, to see the Salvation of God, Ephod 14. 13. Only know, your Time to stand, and your Time to Advance, and know, that you have no Time to Fallen back.
and is the Summe of this word of Advice, from Christ to Ephesus Rev. 2. 4. 5. where they are minded of the lo•s of their first love, and willed to remember from whence they are fallen and do their first works ▪ from which Text we had a solemn word from the Lord by the mouth o• his Servant in our late General Assembly, the Lord grant that it may be received, remembred and attended a• the voice of Christ,
and is the Sum of this word of advice, from christ to Ephesus Rev. 2. 4. 5. where they Are minded of the lo•s of their First love, and willed to Remember from whence they Are fallen and do their First works ▪ from which Text we had a solemn word from the Lord by the Mouth o• his Servant in our late General Assembly, the Lord grant that it may be received, remembered and attended a• the voice of christ,
and happy New-England, •• alter all our disorders, we may at last rally, and be [ as we were ] indeed •• [ as you were ] be taken for men• being in the same Condition that they have been long agone,
and happy New england, •• altar all our disorders, we may At last rally, and be [ as we were ] indeed •• [ as you were ] be taken for men• being in the same Condition that they have been long ago,
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after much Time spent, and many means used for their bettering, if still they are Ignorant as they were, Scepticks as they were, forma•, ••ighty, or Superficial as they were, loose and profane as they were,
After much Time spent, and many means used for their bettering, if still they Are Ignorant as they were, Sceptics as they were, forma•, ••ighty, or Superficial as they were, lose and profane as they were,
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or such it may also be said, they are Fools as they were, Children as they were, Sluggards as they were, turning like the door upon the Hinges, doing without any thing done, moving without any progress, and are themselves in a perillous Condition, being some of them that help to make perilious Times, 2 Tim. 3. •, 7. ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth.
or such it may also be said, they Are Fools as they were, Children as they were, Sluggards as they were, turning like the door upon the Hinges, doing without any thing done, moving without any progress, and Are themselves in a perilous Condition, being Some of them that help to make perilious Times, 2 Tim. 3. •, 7. ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth.
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Make good your Leaders Ground ] A seasonable word of Command for the rising Generation in New-England. Could we be with God as our Fathers were, he would be with us as he was with our Fathers. Did not our Fathers do Justice and Judgement, and it was well with them? Jer. 22. 15, 16. To imitate them will be our prudence, and weal. God remembers the kindness of our youth, then was New-England ▪ h•liness to the Lord, as Jer. 2. 1-3. Our Fathers found no iniquity in God to give them any occasion to change their God,
Make good your Leaders Ground ] A seasonable word of Command for the rising Generation in New england. Could we be with God as our Father's were, he would be with us as he was with our Father's. Did not our Father's do justice and Judgement, and it was well with them? Jer. 22. 15, 16. To imitate them will be our prudence, and weal. God remembers the kindness of our youth, then was New england ▪ h•liness to the Lord, as Jer. 2. 1-3. Our Father's found no iniquity in God to give them any occasion to change their God,
We are in a way of Reformation, if God discovers to us farther then to them that were before us, thankfully improve that light, only let that Ground which they gained (for which also they had Scripture-Ground ) be first maintained or made good.
We Are in a Way of Reformation, if God discovers to us farther then to them that were before us, thankfully improve that Light, only let that Ground which they gained (for which also they had scripture-ground) be First maintained or made good.
The Beat of the Drum, the Sound of the Trumpet is of great Ʋse to Souldiers, and to Christians as much, Know, that God also calls you to hearken to the Sound of the Trumpet, Jer ▪ •. 17. viz. his voice in his word,
The Beatrice of the Drum, the Found of the Trumpet is of great Ʋse to Soldiers, and to Christians as much, Know, that God also calls you to harken to the Found of the Trumpet, Jer ▪ •. 17. viz. his voice in his word,
Then when the Trumpet is blown, do you attend, Amos 3. 6. yea, and bless God that it is not your portion to dwell there, where the Trumpet gives an uncertain Sound, 1 Cor. 14 8. File-Leaders (as well as chief Leaders ) see how you lead, have a Care to go right,
Then when the Trumpet is blown, do you attend, Amos 3. 6. yea, and bless God that it is not your portion to dwell there, where the Trumpet gives an uncertain Found, 1 Cor. 14 8. File-leaders (as well as chief Leaders) see how you led, have a Care to go right,
lest you mislead others, & their miscarriages be charged to your account. Th• Examples of Leading men are leading Examples, and if bad Examples then misleading once too.
lest you mislead Others, & their miscarriages be charged to your account. Th• Examples of Leading men Are leading Examples, and if bad Examples then misleading once too.
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The Enemy lies intrenched within view, you had need keep your hearts with all diligence, and often walk the Rounds, as careful Commanders will in person do, walk up and down the World with your Soules under necessary and Conscientious Obligations to Attend that duty,
The Enemy lies entrenched within view, you had need keep your hearts with all diligence, and often walk the Rounds, as careful Commanders will in person do, walk up and down the World with your Souls under necessary and Conscientious Obligations to Attend that duty,
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When you are commanded to Charge, present, give fire, it is a shame and trouble to you to mis• Fire, or make only false Fire, or when a mark is before you not to hitt:
When you Are commanded to Charge, present, give fire, it is a shame and trouble to you to mis• Fire, or make only false Fire, or when a mark is before you not to hit:
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if the result of all your Profession and pretended preparation hath only been a little false Fire, a form of Godliness an empt• 〈 ◊ 〉, Then be sure to be well f•xed,
if the result of all your Profession and pretended preparation hath only been a little false Fire, a from of Godliness an empt• 〈 ◊ 〉, Then be sure to be well f•xed,
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Whether any of you may ever be called as Souldiers, to make matter to fill up the Pages of •utu•e Hipories with your warlike Exploits & valorous deeds in taking of Cities, overrunning Countries, &c. we know not;
Whither any of you may ever be called as Soldiers, to make matter to fill up the Pages of •utu•e Hipories with your warlike Exploits & valorous Deeds in taking of Cities, overrunning Countries, etc. we know not;
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and shall be more honoured and rewarded then he that wins a City, Prov. 16. 32. Only this you must all know that both as Souldiers & Christians your strength & Success lies in the Lord of Hosts, not in your selves.
and shall be more honoured and rewarded then he that wins a city, Curae 16. 32. Only this you must all know that both as Soldiers & Christians your strength & Success lies in the Lord of Hosts, not in your selves.
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Trust not to your Number, strength, Activity Courage, &c. The Battel is not alwayes to the strong, not the Race to the swift, Eccl. 9. 11. man is not saved by his Strength, an Horse i• a vain thing, Psal. 33. 16. 17. In every Ingagement as men, as Souldiers, as Christians, there may be enough of our own weakness seen to humble us,
Trust not to your Number, strength, Activity Courage, etc. The Battle is not always to the strong, not the Raze to the swift, Ecclesiastes 9. 11. man is not saved by his Strength, an Horse i• a vain thing, Psalm 33. 16. 17. In every Engagement as men, as Soldiers, as Christians, there may be enough of our own weakness seen to humble us,
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You are never like to have better Prosperity in either Warfare, then when you go forth sensible of your own Impotency, because you then fairly and professedly leave Room for him to advance his own Honour. see 2 Chron. 20. 12. And be sure,
You Are never like to have better Prosperity in either Warfare, then when you go forth sensible of your own Impotency, Because you then fairly and professedly leave Room for him to advance his own Honour. see 2 Chronicles 20. 12. And be sure,
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To conclude with a word of that which shall shortly put a Conclusion to all our Exercises in this World whether Military, Civil, or Religio•s. Know, that Death our Enemy is upon a swift and s•eedy march towards us,
To conclude with a word of that which shall shortly put a Conclusion to all our Exercises in this World whither Military, Civil, or Religio•s. Know, that Death our Enemy is upon a swift and s•eedy march towards us,
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and we are hastening toward him, and therefore must necessarily meet quickly, between this and that the Time is but short, over a few dayes ( moments it may be) the day will discover what we have been, and done.
and we Are hastening towards him, and Therefore must necessarily meet quickly, between this and that the Time is but short, over a few days (moments it may be) the day will discover what we have been, and done.
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We are now all of us training •p under the doctrine and Discipline of the Lords House, and possibly (yea, probably) in this Life he may put us to the Trial what we have gained, some such plunge we may be brought unto,
We Are now all of us training •p under the Doctrine and Discipline of the lords House, and possibly (yea, probably) in this Life he may put us to the Trial what we have gained, Some such plunge we may be brought unto,
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He may call us to combate with Persecution, Poverty, Reprodeh, Bereavements of Relations &c. or at the utmost Death will try us all, Death, (I say,) which among men of all Ages and Sexes takes promiscuously according to the Commission which the Lord of Life and Death hath given it,
He may call us to combat with Persecution, Poverty, Reprodeh, Bereavements of Relations etc. or At the utmost Death will try us all, Death, (I say,) which among men of all Ages and Sexes Takes promiscuously according to the Commission which the Lord of Life and Death hath given it,
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though ordinarily, those that are in the Front are nextly for present Service, who discharge, and Fall off, and make way for the next to be Front. So one Generation passeth away, and another comes in its Room, Eccl. 1. 4. ever in motion, going off,
though ordinarily, those that Are in the Front Are nextly for present Service, who discharge, and Fallen off, and make Way for the next to be Front. So one Generation passes away, and Another comes in its Room, Ecclesiastes 1. 4. ever in motion, going off,
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for notwithstanding all the seeming, and in themselves real Confusions that there are, the Lord orders all wisely, and at the end will discover when all is put together, beautifully too) upon a march to meet with Death, where the first Rank discharge, (yea,
for notwithstanding all the seeming, and in themselves real Confusions that there Are, the Lord order all wisely, and At the end will discover when all is put together, beautifully too) upon a march to meet with Death, where the First Rank discharge, (yea,
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there are Old men, middle-Aged, and young ones, in the Front, Center, and Rear of the Army, The Old Fall off, the middle-Aged Advance, the Younger are drawing after,
there Are Old men, middle-Aged, and young ones, in the Front, Centre, and Rear of the Army, The Old Fallen off, the middle-Aged Advance, the Younger Are drawing After,
now, though sometimes here and there one of the younger ones may be pickt out of the Reer by a Shott out of Deaths murthering piece, yet we commonly say,
now, though sometime Here and there one of the younger ones may be picked out of the Rear by a Shot out of Death's murdering piece, yet we commonly say,
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Let all our Care and motions through out our whole Life tend to the fitting us for a safe, Honourable, and comfor••ble Exit at last, that when we come to look Death in the Face, or to look back ▪ (and we should often look back ) upon our Life past, we may neither be afraid, nor ashamed to die.
Let all our Care and motions through out our Whole Life tend to the fitting us for a safe, Honourable, and comfor••ble Exit At last, that when we come to look Death in the Face, or to look back ▪ (and we should often look back) upon our Life past, we may neither be afraid, nor ashamed to die.
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But perhaps some may think that I have Charged too farr and that it is Time to draw off, I shall therefore immediately discharge you of your present Attendance; Only that I may not leave you within fight of Death without a Prayer for you, give me leave in so many words, to close with my Desires on your behalf. ( & •am nil nisi vota supersunt )
But perhaps Some may think that I have Charged too Far and that it is Time to draw off, I shall Therefore immediately discharge you of your present Attendance; Only that I may not leave you within fight of Death without a Prayer for you, give me leave in so many words, to close with my Desires on your behalf. (& •am nil nisi vota supersunt)
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That the Lord will bless your Labours, accept your work, Ecci. 9. 7. continue and increase both your Number and Skill, that he will teach your hands to Warr,
That the Lord will bless your Labours, accept your work, Ecclesiastes. 9. 7. continue and increase both your Number and Skill, that he will teach your hands to War,
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That if it be best for his Glory, the Common good, and your particular weal ) you may not be used in any other Military way then in this that you are in, of Preparation. You honour God in the use of this means of his Appointment to prepare for Warr, and he can honour you by preventing any further use of this preparation.
That if it be best for his Glory, the Common good, and your particular weal) you may not be used in any other Military Way then in this that you Are in, of Preparation. You honour God in the use of this means of his Appointment to prepare for War, and he can honour you by preventing any further use of this preparation.
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And then that the Lord of Hosts himself will encourage your Hearts, strengthen your hands and cover your Heads in the day of Battel, Psal. 140. 7. And Gods presence wi•h you, together with the Goodness of his Cause, while you follow his Advice, will both put and maintain valour in you,
And then that the Lord of Hosts himself will encourage your Hearts, strengthen your hands and cover your Heads in the day of Battle, Psalm 140. 7. And God's presence wi•h you, together with the goodness of his Cause, while you follow his advice, will both put and maintain valour in you,
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Finally, for your selves, and all of us here present, (your Fellow-Souldiers in the Christian warf•re ) let us beg that when we come to lay down our Arms at the Grave• si•e, and there to take ou• final discharge from all kind of Warr, we may be able •ach for himself to say with some of our latest Breath, in the language of that Good old Souldier of Christ, 2 Tim. 4 7. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.
Finally, for your selves, and all of us Here present, (your Fellow-Souldiers in the Christian warf•re) let us beg that when we come to lay down our Arms At the Grave• si•e, and there to take ou• final discharge from all kind of War, we may be able •ach for himself to say with Some of our latest Breath, in the language of that Good old Soldier of christ, 2 Tim. 4 7. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.
