The unconquerable, all-conquering, & more-then-conquering souldier, or, The successful warre which a believer wageth with the enemies of his soul as also, the absolute and unparalleld victory that he obtains finally over them through the love of God in Jesus Christ : as it was discussed in a sermon preached at Boston in New-England, on the day of the artillery-election there, June 3d., 1692 / by Urian Oakes ...
but Something ▪ I know not how to word it) Exhibited in the Name and on the Behalf of Himself and all true Believers, Indigitating and Importing a more then ordinary Tryumph over all those Enemies that oppose themselves against the Progress and Advance of a Christian in his way to the Fruition of the sweet Fruits of the Everlasting Love of God in Jesus Christ.
but Something ▪ I know not how to word it) Exhibited in the Name and on the Behalf of Himself and all true Believers, Indigitating and Importing a more then ordinary Triumph over all those Enemies that oppose themselves against the Progress and Advance of a Christian in his Way to the Fruition of the sweet Fruits of the Everlasting Love of God in jesus christ.
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Having perspicuously, copiously, and demonstratively asserted and vindicated the illustrious Doctrine of Justification in a way of Free Grace by Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, in the beginning of this excellent Epistle, which is ingeniously stiled by the great Melancth• … n, the Confession of the Reformed Churches:
Having perspicuously, copiously, and demonstratively asserted and vindicated the illustrious Doctrine of Justification in a Way of Free Grace by Faith in the Lord jesus christ, in the beginning of this excellent Epistle, which is ingeniously styled by the great Melancth• … n, the Confessi of the Reformed Churches:
he proceeds in the sixth Chapter to Discourse of the Fruits and Consequents thereof, namely, Sanctification and Obedience; the Mortification of indwelling sin in Believers,
he proceeds in the sixth Chapter to Discourse of the Fruits and Consequents thereof, namely, Sanctification and obedience; the Mortification of indwelling since in Believers,
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there must needs arise a sharp and severe War in the Soul between these two Neighbouring and Opposite Natures, the particular event• … and successes whereof are various and uncertain;
there must needs arise a sharp and severe War in the Soul between these two Neighbouring and Opposite Nature's, the particular event• … and Successes whereof Are various and uncertain;
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but the Victory is infallibly determined in the issue on the side of Grace. Grace indeed i• … greatly beset, hardly bestead, much incumbred and almost overthrown at some reasons:
but the Victory is infallibly determined in the issue on the side of Grace. Grace indeed i• … greatly beset, hardly besteaded, much encumbered and almost overthrown At Some Reasons:
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A War with the evil of sin, and a War with the evil of suffrings or afflictions so far as they would imp• … e or do oppose them in their March to Heaven.
A War with the evil of since, and a War with the evil of sufferings or afflictions so Far as they would imp• … e or do oppose them in their March to Heaven.
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(th• … in-bred, home-bred Enemy, that Mother of all the A• … ominations that are brought forth in the lives of Men, that Adversary that is ever molesting the peace, disturbing the quiet,
(th• … inbred, Homebred Enemy, that Mother of all the A• … ominations that Are brought forth in the lives of Men, that Adversary that is ever molesting the peace, disturbing the quiet,
Of the War with Afflictions, or the evil of sufferings from Satan, or the World, from what hand, of what kind., and howsoever conditioned and circumstanced;
Of the War with Afflictions, or the evil of sufferings from Satan, or the World, from what hand, of what kind., and howsoever conditioned and circumstanced;
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and he comes in the procedure of his Discourse to give unquestionable Assurance to the good Souldiers of Jesus Christ, of the full and final decision of this grand Controversie,
and he comes in the procedure of his Discourse to give unquestionable Assurance to the good Soldiers of jesus christ, of the full and final decision of this grand Controversy,
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and Christs Mediation, he superstructs upon it, and plainly asserts the invincibleness of every sound Believer, notwithstanding the Relicks of sin that incumber him, the Temptations of Satan that molest him,
and Christ Mediation, he superstructs upon it, and plainly asserts the invincibleness of every found Believer, notwithstanding the Relics of since that encumber him, the Temptations of Satan that molest him,
Now this invincibleness of the Christian Combatant, the Believing Champion (that in the Name of the Lord defies all the Hosts and Armies of Earth and Hell that come against him) notwithstanding the Remainders of sin, the greatness and unavoidableness of his Afflictions and Sufferings, is expressed,
Now this invincibleness of the Christian Combatant, the Believing Champion (that in the Name of the Lord defies all the Hosts and Armies of Earth and Hell that come against him) notwithstanding the Remainders of since, the greatness and Unavoidableness of his Afflictions and Sufferings, is expressed,
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For though it may be a stale, yet it is a true and useful observation, that interrogations affirmatively exprest in Scripture are wont to • … arry in them the force and signification of vehement negations.
For though it may be a stale, yet it is a true and useful observation, that interrogations affirmatively expressed in Scripture Are wont to • … arry in them the force and signification of vehement negations.
The meaning of the Apostle in plain terms is, that neither Tribulation, nor Distress, nor Persecution, nor Famine, nor Nakedness, nor Peril, nor Sword, nor any thing else of an • … imical nature can possibly separate a true Believer from the dear love of Jesus Christ.
The meaning of the Apostle in plain terms is, that neither Tribulation, nor Distress, nor Persecution, nor Famine, nor Nakedness, nor Peril, nor Sword, nor any thing Else of an • … imical nature can possibly separate a true Believer from the dear love of jesus christ.
A• … if he should say• … we are so farre from being worsted and prevailed over by the Enemies of our Salvation that warre against us, from succumbing under the L• … d they are laying upon us,
A• … if he should say• … we Are so Far from being worsted and prevailed over by the Enemies of our Salvation that war against us, from succumbing under the L• … worser they Are laying upon us,
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and losing our Interest in the Fruits of the Everlasting Love of God in Christ, by Reason of the opposition that is made 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 in our way, that we carry the Day,
and losing our Interest in the Fruits of the Everlasting Love of God in christ, by Reason of the opposition that is made 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 in our Way, that we carry the Day,
NONLATINALPHABET in all these things: such as he had mentioned before, or what else can be mentioned and imagined by us. (2.) From the transcendent incomparable Excellency of it.
in all these things: such as he had mentioned before, or what Else can be mentioned and imagined by us. (2.) From the transcendent incomparable Excellency of it.
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It is a Victory, with Surplusage and Advantage, a Victory, and somewhat more then a Victory: a Superlative and incomparable Conqu• … st and Victory that is obtained.
It is a Victory, with Surplusage and Advantage, a Victory, and somewhat more then a Victory: a Superlative and incomparable Conqu• … Saint and Victory that is obtained.
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m• … ning Christ, or God in Christ Iesus. (4.) From the first, grand, impulsive • … use of it, the proegumenical Cause of this glorious Victory which i• … infallibly obtained,
m• … ning christ, or God in christ Iesus. (4.) From the First, grand, impulsive • … use of it, the proegumenical Cause of this glorious Victory which i• … infallibly obtained,
They are not exempted or Secured from violent Onsets, furious Assaults, hazardous and desperat• … Conflict• … with their mortal Enemies that warre against their Souls:
They Are not exempted or Secured from violent Onsets, furious Assaults, hazardous and desperat• … Conflict• … with their Mortal Enemies that war against their Souls:
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Doct. That all true Believers have a transcendent, and incomparably glorious Conquest and Victory in all their severe • … agements with the Enemies of their Peace and Happiness, through the Love of God in Christ Iesus.
Doct. That all true Believers have a transcendent, and incomparably glorious Conquest and Victory in all their severe • … agements with the Enemies of their Peace and Happiness, through the Love of God in christ Iesus.
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All the• … h• … ve believed through Grace, and are admitted into a st• … te of Justification and, Accepration with the Lord a. c ' more then Conquerours, successful and victorious beyond Expression or Comparison, in their Combates and Co• … flicts with their Enemies (those adverse powers that warre against th• … m), through D• … vine Love in Jesus Christ• …, This Proposition which we have laid down,
All the• … h• … we believed through Grace, and Are admitted into a st• … te of Justification and, Accepration with the Lord a. c ' more then Conquerors, successful and victorious beyond Expression or Comparison, in their Combats and Co• … flicts with their Enemies (those adverse Powers that war against th• … m), through D• … vine Love in jesus Christ• …, This Proposition which we have laid down,
as the Subject of our present Ex• … rcise, and which is evidently founded and comprized in the words of the Text, hath a large Compass and a very great Circumference, as you will readily apprehend.
as the Subject of our present Ex• … rcise, and which is evidently founded and comprised in the words of the Text, hath a large Compass and a very great Circumference, as you will readily apprehend.
and thereby the Con• … ition of their Souls well secured for Eternity But it is Infallibly and Universally • … ue that every Believer is a Souldier in a spiritual Consideration.
and thereby the Con• … ition of their Souls well secured for Eternity But it is Infallibly and Universally • … we that every Believer is a Soldier in a spiritual Consideration.
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and Sorrow, and Temptation, and Absence from the Lord, is apt• … and • … uly called the Church Militant in Contra-Distinction from that • … hich is, Triumphant in the highest Heavens.
and Sorrow, and Temptation, and Absence from the Lord, is apt• … and • … uly called the Church Militant in Contra-Distinction from that • … hich is, Triumphant in the highest Heavens.
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and finished the Course of their Wat• … are, and are NONLATINALPHABET out of pu• … h of Pike or Gunshot, farre enough • … moved out of the Reach of their Adversaries.
and finished the Course of their Wat• … Are, and Are out of pu• … h of Pike or Gunshot, Far enough • … moved out of the Reach of their Adversaries.
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The first moment that any man is effectually called and converted, and sa• … ingly wrought upon, He is engaged on Christs side against the world, the Flesh,
The First moment that any man is effectually called and converted, and sa• … ingly wrought upon, He is engaged on Christ side against the world, the Flesh,
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For the Graces of Gods Spirit, which are infused at a Christians Conversion, are a Believers spiritual Armour, Eph. 6. 13, 14, &c. Eve• … y Chris• … ian when he is new Born is born a Souldier.
For the Graces of God's Spirit, which Are infused At a Christians Conversion, Are a Believers spiritual Armour, Ephesians 6. 13, 14, etc. Eve• … y Chris• … Jan when he is new Born is born a Soldier.
It is said of Goliah, the Philistine Champion, that he was a Man of warre from his youth, I Sam. 17 33. But it may be truly said of the Christian Champion, that He is a Man of warre from his Birth Neither is He a poor naked Creature,
It is said of Goliath, the Philistine Champion, that he was a Man of war from his youth, I Sam. 17 33. But it may be truly said of the Christian Champion, that He is a Man of war from his Birth Neither is He a poor naked Creature,
but He comes into the new world in his Suit of Armour, armed Cap apé with compleat Armour of Proof, b• … vested with the Graces of the Spirit of Christ.
but He comes into the new world in his Suit of Armour, armed Cap apé with complete Armour of Proof, b• … vested with the Graces of the Spirit of christ.
and he walk orderly) his Com• … that he is listed into, the Church, I mean, He walks in Fellowship with 〈 ◊ 〉 at least He is inrolled among the Members of the Church-Militant in general.
and he walk orderly) his Com• … that he is listed into, the Church, I mean, He walks in Fellowship with 〈 ◊ 〉 At least He is enrolled among the Members of the Church-militant in general.
even the love of Christ displayed for a Defence to his Souldiers and Followers, and a Flag of Defiance • … o their Adversaries, Cant. 3. 4. He hath his Arms and Weapons, offensive and defensive to fight withal.
even the love of christ displayed for a Defence to his Soldiers and Followers, and a Flag of Defiance • … oh their Adversaries, Cant 3. 4. He hath his Arms and Weapons, offensive and defensive to fight withal.
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and upon the thick, bosses of his Bucklers, Job. 15. 25, 26. He fights against hims• … and his own Soul, keeping those Lusts in pay that warre against the So• … 〈 ◊ 〉.
and upon the thick, boss's of his Bucklers, Job. 15. 25, 26. He fights against hims• … and his own Soul, keeping those Lustiest in pay that war against the So• … 〈 ◊ 〉.
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or encounters of the Word and Spirit of God, and fight it out to the last with the Infinite Majesty, to the ev• … lasting Ruine of his Immortal Soul. But he is neither engaged in, • … vided and accomplished for the Holy Warre we are discoursing of 〈 ◊ 〉 that is not a Believer is a conquered, disarmed slave, that men 〈 ◊ 〉 in the Service of the Enemies of his Soul,
or encounters of the Word and Spirit of God, and fight it out to the last with the Infinite Majesty, to the ev• … lasting Ruin of his Immortal Soul. But he is neither engaged in, • … vided and accomplished for the Holy War we Are discoursing of 〈 ◊ 〉 that is not a Believer is a conquered, disarmed slave, that men 〈 ◊ 〉 in the Service of the Enemies of his Soul,
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or make any • … sistance, He is knock'd down and overcome presently, and ma• … 〈 ◊ 〉 th• … a Captive (as the Believer is said to be more then a Conquerour) 〈 ◊ 〉 more a Vassal and Drudge to his Lusts, and other Enemies then before.
or make any • … sistance, He is knocked down and overcome presently, and ma• … 〈 ◊ 〉 th• … a Captive (as the Believer is said to be more then a Conqueror) 〈 ◊ 〉 more a Vassal and Drudge to his Lustiest, and other Enemies then before.
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Concl. 2. Every true Believer hath constant fighting work before 〈 ◊ 〉 There is no End of his warre in this world, not any time wherein He any give over fighting.
Conclusio 2. Every true Believer hath constant fighting work before 〈 ◊ 〉 There is no End of his war in this world, not any time wherein He any give over fighting.
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He is in his Journey or upon his March towards that City which hath Foundations (Heb. 11. 10.) that better Country, where He may enjoy the glorious Fruits of the peculiar Love of God in perfection.
He is in his Journey or upon his March towards that city which hath Foundations (Hebrew 11. 10.) that better Country, where He may enjoy the glorious Fruits of the peculiar Love of God in perfection.
and seeking a Country, Heb. 11. 14. travelling towards the Heavenly Can• … an, and the face of his soul is set towards that Ierusalem whichis above. He hath Grace and Glory in his Eye,
and seeking a Country, Hebrew 11. 14. traveling towards the Heavenly Can• … an, and the face of his soul is Set towards that Ierusalem Whichis above. He hath Grace and Glory in his Eye,
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The end of his Faith and Holy Conversation is the Salvation of his Soul, and the perfect and perpetual Fruition of the Love of God in the brightest discoveries and richest effusions of it.
The end of his Faith and Holy Conversation is the Salvation of his Soul, and the perfect and perpetual Fruition of the Love of God in the Brightest discoveries and Richest effusions of it.
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He meets with numerous Adversaries that design and drive at this to hinder Himself and the Rest of Gods people in their Travels to Canaan, to divert and turn them out of the Road of Holiness and Obedience, which leads to Happiness, to pluck them (if it were possible) out of Gods Hand, to tear them out of his loving Embraces, to cut them short of the blessed Fruition of the Love of God in Christ.
He meets with numerous Adversaries that Design and drive At this to hinder Himself and thee Rest of God's people in their Travels to Canaan, to divert and turn them out of the Road of Holiness and obedience, which leads to Happiness, to pluck them (if it were possible) out of God's Hand, to tear them out of his loving Embraces, to Cut them short of the blessed Fruition of the Love of God in christ.
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This is the principal, the Capital, the Grand Enemy, that is bred in his Bowels, raising intestine civil Warrs, without which his forreign Enemies, the Rest of his Adversaries could do Him no Hurt,
This is the principal, the Capital, the Grand Enemy, that is bred in his Bowels, raising intestine civil Wars, without which his foreign Enemies, the Rest of his Adversaries could do Him no Hurt,
nor make any considerable Head against Him ▪ • … t was the great Advantage of the Captain of our Salvation (as our Saviour is called, Heb. 2. 10.) in all his Engagements with Satan and his Instruments, that He was Holy, Harmless, undefiled,
nor make any considerable Head against Him ▪ • … tO was the great Advantage of the Captain of our Salvation (as our Saviour is called, Hebrew 2. 10.) in all his Engagements with Satan and his Instruments, that He was Holy, Harmless, undefiled,
Hence it was that just before his last and greatest Encounter with Satan, He tells his • … isciples, The Prince of this world cometh and hath nothing in me, Jo• …. 14. 30. There was nothing in our Lord Jesus that complied with, or was • … itable to the temptations of the God of this World:
Hence it was that just before his last and greatest Encounter with Satan, He tells his • … isciples, The Prince of this world comes and hath nothing in me, Jo• …. 14. 30. There was nothing in our Lord jesus that complied with, or was • … itable to the temptations of the God of this World:
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Hence he was tempted indeed in all points, like as we are, yet wi• … hout sin, Heb. 4. 15. Temptation to Christ was like throwing a But upon a Chrystal Glasse, which will not stick, but glides off. But alas!
Hence he was tempted indeed in all points, like as we Are, yet wi• … hout since, Hebrew 4. 15. Temptation to christ was like throwing a But upon a Crystal Glass, which will not stick, but glides off. But alas!
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Now of the War which a Christian wages with this home-bred, intestine Enemy, the seventh Chapter of this Epistle to the Romans gives us a clear account:
Now of the War which a Christian wages with this Homebred, intestine Enemy, the seventh Chapter of this Epistle to the Romans gives us a clear account:
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where the Apostle raises an Out-cry, and makes Doleful Complaints of the remainders of sin, the Law in the Members, the body of Sin and Death, and Discourseth of the Nature, Power and Prevalency of in-dwelling sin, as to some engagements.
where the Apostle raises an Outcry, and makes Doleful Complaints of the remainders of since, the Law in the Members, the body of since and Death, and Discourseth of the Nature, Power and Prevalency of indwelling since, as to Some engagements.
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The Apostle Iames speaks of the Lusts that War in our Members, Jam. 4. 1. And Peter of fleshly Lusts that war against the Soul, 1 Pet. 2. 11. these make up that opposite party within a Christian that would intercept and stop him in his way to Glory:
The Apostle James speaks of the Lustiest that War in our Members, Jam. 4. 1. And Peter of fleshly Lustiest that war against the Soul, 1 Pet. 2. 11. these make up that opposite party within a Christian that would intercept and stop him in his Way to Glory:
Be of good chear, I have overcome the World, Joh. 16. 33. And the Believer that is born of God by Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ overcomes it too, 1 Iohn 5. 4. which plainly implies that the World is an Enemy.
Be of good cheer, I have overcome the World, John 16. 33. And the Believer that is born of God by Faith in the Lord jesus christ overcomes it too, 1 John 5. 4. which plainly Implies that the World is an Enemy.
Considerable are the Expressions of the Apostle to this purpose, Iam. 4. 4. know ye not that the friendship of the World is enm• … ty with God? whosoever therefore will be a Friend of the World, is the Enemy of God.
Considerable Are the Expressions of the Apostle to this purpose, Iam. 4. 4. know you not that the friendship of the World is enm• … ty with God? whosoever Therefore will be a Friend of the World, is the Enemy of God.
as it lies in opposition to God, and the World (in that respect) an Enemy to him? The World is one of the Associates of that false party within a Christian,
as it lies in opposition to God, and the World (in that respect) an Enemy to him? The World is one of the Associates of that false party within a Christian,
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These make war upon a Child of God; and are dangerous Enemies. As they say, NONLATINALPHABET Fight with Silver or Gold weapons, and never doubt of Victory.
These make war upon a Child of God; and Are dangerous Enemies. As they say, Fight with Silver or Gold weapons, and never doubt of Victory.
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All these things wi• … give th• … e, this profit, pleasure, Honour, (saith the flattering World 〈 ◊ 〉 Believer) if thou wilt fall down, or surrender to me.
All these things wi• … give th• … e, this profit, pleasure, Honour, (Says the flattering World 〈 ◊ 〉 Believer) if thou wilt fallen down, or surrender to me.
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These ensnaring and alluring Objects, which the world presents the Sons of Men with, have such a close and intimate correspondence with the Lusts in their Hearts,
These ensnaring and alluring Objects, which the world presents the Sons of Men with, have such a close and intimate correspondence with the Lustiest in their Hearts,
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The Apostle having dehorted from the love of the World, and the things that are in the World, sums up all that is in the World in those three particulars, the Iust of the Flesh, the Iust of the Eyes, and the pride of Life.
The Apostle having dehorted from the love of the World, and the things that Are in the World, sums up all that is in the World in those three particulars, the Just of the Flesh, the Just of the Eyes, and the pride of Life.
1 Ioh. 2. • … 5, 16. The Apostle speaks as if there were nothing else in the world but Lusting: because there is such a curse come upon all Creature-enjoyments with reference to man, that so farre as He is of the world, they are Objects of Lust to Him, exciting, drawing forth, invigorating and improving that Lust and Corruption that is in him.
1 John 2. • … 5, 16. The Apostle speaks as if there were nothing Else in the world but Lusting: Because there is such a curse come upon all Creature enjoyments with Referente to man, that so Far as He is of the world, they Are Objects of Lust to Him, exciting, drawing forth, invigorating and improving that Lust and Corruption that is in him.
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By these Lusts the Apostle means the several respective Objects, and puts the Lust which is in us for the things themselves lusted after, Carnal Pleasures, Profits and Preferments. He saith not sensual Pleasures, Riches, Honour (though he speaks of them) but the Lusts of the Flesh and Eye, • … nd pride of Life;
By these Lustiest the Apostle means the several respective Objects, and puts the Lust which is in us for the things themselves lusted After, Carnal Pleasures, Profits and Preferments. He Says not sensual Pleasures, Riches, Honour (though he speaks of them) but the Lustiest of the Flesh and Eye, • … and pride of Life;
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because our Lusts render them evil to us (how lawful soever in themselves the Objects are) and make them Objects of Temptation and Seduction from the Lord, putting a painted Whorish Beauty and tempting Lustre upon them, varnishing them 〈 ◊ 〉 and making false representations of them.
Because our Lustiest render them evil to us (how lawful soever in themselves the Objects Are) and make them Objects of Temptation and Seduction from the Lord, putting a painted Whorish Beauty and tempting Lustre upon them, varnishing them 〈 ◊ 〉 and making false representations of them.
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As Faith and the promises are said to be mixed, Heb. 4 2. So are Lust and Temptation (from worldly Objects) mixed; they twine together, 〈 ◊ 〉 mutual improvement one from an• … ther, grow each of them higher and higher by the mutual strength they administer to one another.
As Faith and the promises Are said to be mixed, Hebrew 4 2. So Are Lust and Temptation (from worldly Objects) mixed; they twine together, 〈 ◊ 〉 mutual improvement one from an• … there, grow each of them higher and higher by the mutual strength they administer to one Another.
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and their firm and close combination together, it comes to pass that the enticing, tempting World is a very potent and prevailing Adversary to the Souls of Men:
and their firm and close combination together, it comes to pass that the enticing, tempting World is a very potent and prevailing Adversary to the Souls of Men:
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And that Believers themselves • … n whom the Lusts mentioned are but in part mortified and subdued) have hard work sometimes to stand their Ground against the snares and allurements and bewitching insinuations of a d• … ceitful World.
And that Believers themselves • … n whom the Lustiest mentioned Are but in part mortified and subdued) have hard work sometime to stand their Ground against the snares and allurements and bewitching insinuations of a d• … ceitful World.
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To this Head reduce sinful Examples in the World, Counsels of Carnal Friends, the Friendship of the World, which is E• … mity • … o God and good men, Jam 4 4 False Doctrines which are spo• … out of the Wo• … ld NONLATINALPHABET 1 Ioh. 4 5. calculated to the corrupt Humors, Inclinations and Interests of the m• … of the World,
To this Head reduce sinful Examples in the World, Counsels of Carnal Friends, the Friendship of the World, which is E• … mity • … oh God and good men, Jam 4 4 False Doctrines which Are spo• … out of the Wo• … Lord 1 John 4 5. calculated to the corrupt Humours, Inclinations and Interests of the m• … of the World,
In a word, all Worldly Lusts (as the Apostle calls them, Tit. 2. 12) that are so many baits and snares to entangle and entice the People of God to desert the Holy and good wayes of the Lord:
In a word, all Worldly Lustiest (as the Apostle calls them, Tit. 2. 12) that Are so many baits and snares to entangle and entice the People of God to desert the Holy and good ways of the Lord:
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and lose the prize he runs for. 2. The Troubles and Affrightments of the World. Th• … NONLATINALPHABET, the formidable, f• … ightful Afflictions and persecutions that would im• … e,
and loose the prize he runs for. 2. The Troubles and Affrightments of the World. Th• …, the formidable, f• … ightful Afflictions and persecutions that would im• … e,
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or reta• … d and hinder the people of God in their Travels towards that H• … enly Country, where the sweet Fruits of Divine Love are to be enjoyed in the greatest maturity and perfection of them.
or reta• … worser and hinder the people of God in their Travels towards that H• … enly Country, where the sweet Fruits of Divine Love Are to be enjoyed in the greatest maturity and perfection of them.
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That Tribulation in the World against which the Lord Jesus layes in great encouragement from the consideration of his own Corquest of the World, Ioh. 16. 33. Of this ill 〈 ◊ 〉 and Entertainment in the world, the Afflictions that the Children of God must expect to contest withal, the Apostle discourseth here, Rom. 8. 35, 36, 37. Tribulation, Distress, Persecution, Famine, Nakedness, Peril, Sword, and such like formidable things to Nature, oppose the Faithful in their way, and make warre upon them.
That Tribulation in the World against which the Lord jesus lays in great encouragement from the consideration of his own Corquest of the World, John 16. 33. Of this ill 〈 ◊ 〉 and Entertainment in the world, the Afflictions that the Children of God must expect to contest withal, the Apostle discourseth Here, Rom. 8. 35, 36, 37. Tribulation, Distress, Persecution, Famine, Nakedness, Peril, Sword, and such like formidable things to Nature, oppose the Faithful in their Way, and make war upon them.
A Christian lies open to many sharp and fiery Tryals, 1 Pet. 4. 12. and must look to endure NONLATINALPHABET, a great fight or Concertation of Afflictions, Heb. 10. 32. The World can put on two Faces,
A Christian lies open to many sharp and fiery Trials, 1 Pet. 4. 12. and must look to endure, a great fight or Concertation of Afflictions, Hebrew 10. 32. The World can put on two Faces,
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Briers and T• … orns are with them in the world (as the Lord tells the Prophet, Ezek. 2. 6) that will scratch the Face of their Reputation, wound them in their outward Concernments,
Briers and T• … orns Are with them in the world (as the Lord tells the Prophet, Ezekiel 2. 6) that will scratch the Face of their Reputation, wound them in their outward Concernments,
I am sure a Christian had need walk Booted, and have his Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, yea, to be defended and • … med in all respects,
I am sure a Christian had need walk Booted, and have his Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, yea, to be defended and • … med in all respects,
vid. Greenhil on Ezek. 2. 6. As beleivers have bodies of flesh and mortality, that keep open House for sicknesses, pains, Dis• … ses, and give Entertainment to them:
vid. Greenhill on Ezekiel 2. 6. As believers have bodies of Flesh and mortality, that keep open House for Sicknesses, pains, Dis• … ses, and give Entertainment to them:
3. From Satan, the Prince and God of the World, Eph. 6. 11, 12. If a Christian were to try Masteries, and contest only with Flesh and bloud (whether we understand thereby his own Corruptions,
3. From Satan, the Prince and God of the World, Ephesians 6. 11, 12. If a Christian were to try Masteries, and contest only with Flesh and blood (whither we understand thereby his own Corruptions,
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A Christian had need look to Himself, considering that Satan goes about dai• … y seeking to devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. A Believer will be sure to meet with this Lion in his way. And our Flesh and Hearts (as was intimated before) are Satans Correspondents and Confederates against the Spiritual Life,
A Christian had need look to Himself, considering that Satan Goes about dai• … y seeking to devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. A Believer will be sure to meet with this lion in his Way. And our Flesh and Hearts (as was intimated before) Are Satan Correspondents and Confederates against the Spiritual Life,
The Church of God, or the Body of Saints and Called Ones in the world, have the Gates of Hell (Math. 16. 18.) that is (as it is commonly expounded) the Power and Policy of the Devil,
The Church of God, or the Body of Saints and Called Ones in the world, have the Gates of Hell (Math. 16. 18.) that is (as it is commonly expounded) the Power and Policy of the devil,
1 Cor. 15. 26. When all the rest are beaten cut of the field, and a Christian is marching off and 〈 ◊ 〉 ready to make his Triumphant Entrance into Heaven, Death encounte• … him.
1 Cor. 15. 26. When all the rest Are beaten Cut of the field, and a Christian is marching off and 〈 ◊ 〉 ready to make his Triumphant Entrance into Heaven, Death encounte• … him.
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That which makes Death so terrible is, that in the ordinary course of it, it makes a perfect and perpetual separation between the Sons and Daughters of men,
That which makes Death so terrible is, that in the ordinary course of it, it makes a perfect and perpetual separation between the Sons and Daughters of men,
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and is Victorious over any man, and fastens its Sting in him (as I may allude to 1 Cor. 15. 55.) it destroyes him utterly by putting him into a condition of everlasting separation from God.
and is Victorious over any man, and fastens its Sting in him (as I may allude to 1 Cor. 15. 55.) it Destroys him utterly by putting him into a condition of everlasting separation from God.
A Believer hath a restless E• … my to contend withal, as Hamibal said of Marcellus the Roman Consul NONLATINALPHABET Plutarch, Marcel. Let him conquer or be conquered, he would never be quiet nor give over,
A Believer hath a restless E• … my to contend withal, as Hamibal said of Marcellus the Roman Consul Plutarch, Marcel. Let him conquer or be conquered, he would never be quiet nor give over,
Corruptions one way or other will be stirring, and the Christian shall be exercised • … ill with some Thorn in the Flesh, and Buf• … etings of Satans Messenger.
Corruptions one Way or other will be stirring, and the Christian shall be exercised • … ill with Some Thorn in the Flesh, and Buf• … etings of Satan Messenger.
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The People in Nehemiab 's time, when they were Alarmd ' and afraid of their malicious and malignant Neighbours, wrought with one hand and held a weapon in the other, Nehem. 4. 17. But such is the case of a Christian, that he must not only work, with a Weapon in the other hand,
The People in Nehemiah is time, when they were Alarmd ' and afraid of their malicious and malignant Neighbours, wrought with one hand and held a weapon in the other, Nehemiah 4. 17. But such is the case of a Christian, that he must not only work, with a Weapon in the other hand,
if they be worsted and routed in any particular Engagement, they will not fail to rally their Forces, recruit and reinforce themselves presently and fall on again.
if they be worsted and routed in any particular Engagement, they will not fail to rally their Forces, recruit and reinforce themselves presently and fallen on again.
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He can never be said in this world to be miles emer• … us, or stipendia confec• … sse: which were the Roman Phras• … s for them that were discharged from the Wars.
He can never be said in this world to be miles emer• … us, or stipendia confec• … sse: which were the Roman Phras• … s for them that were discharged from the Wars.
If a Christian live to threescore years of age or more, he is not thereby superannuated, nor can he plead Age or any thing else to excuse himself from the duty of a Souldier.
If a Christian live to threescore Years of age or more, he is not thereby superannuated, nor can he plead Age or any thing Else to excuse himself from the duty of a Soldier.
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Who shall separate us (saith the Apostle Rom. 8. 35) from the love of Christ? that is, who shall conquer us? I am perswaded that neither Death • … r Life,
Who shall separate us (Says the Apostle Rom. 8. 35) from the love of christ? that is, who shall conquer us? I am persuaded that neither Death • … r Life,
nor Angel, &c. shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord, Rom. 8. 38, 39. Importing thus much, that a Christian can never be totally conquered, notwithstanding all the opposition that is made against him.
nor Angel, etc. shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ Iesus our Lord, Rom. 8. 38, 39. Importing thus much, that a Christian can never be totally conquered, notwithstanding all the opposition that is made against him.
Let Enemies do what they can against him, yet if he be not separated from the love of God, he is not absolutely Conquered, or defeated of his Happiness.
Let Enemies do what they can against him, yet if he be not separated from the love of God, he is not absolutely Conquered, or defeated of his Happiness.
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God may be provoked by the compliances of a Believer at some turns with Sin and Satan and the World to take away the manifestations of his Love, to deny him some expressions of his Favour, to visit his transgressions with a Rod, and his iniquity with Stripes;
God may be provoked by the compliances of a Believer At Some turns with since and Satan and the World to take away the manifestations of his Love, to deny him Some expressions of his Favour, to visit his transgressions with a Rod, and his iniquity with Stripes;
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but never to take his lovingkindness utterly from him, Psal. 89. 30 — 33. A Believer may be so foiled and worsted by his Enemies, through the neglect of his watch,
but never to take his Lovingkindness utterly from him, Psalm 89. 30 — 33. A Believer may be so foiled and worsted by his Enemies, through the neglect of his watch,
David had his Bones broken, received deep and dangerous wounds that were long healing, that s• … ank and were corrupt, Psal. 38. 5. 7, 8. Because he did not apply a timely Remedy unto them;
David had his Bones broken, received deep and dangerous wounds that were long healing, that s• … ank and were corrupt, Psalm 38. 5. 7, 8. Because he did not apply a timely Remedy unto them;
Satan prevailed with him to commit Folly with B• … hsheba, to murder and imbrue his hands in the Blood of Vriah, to vent his pride and vain glorious humor in the numbring of the People,
Satan prevailed with him to commit Folly with B• … hsheba, to murder and imbrue his hands in the Blood of Uriah, to vent his pride and vain glorious humour in the numbering of the People,
and though temptations may turn him out of the way for a time, and he may meet with many Rubs and Impediments in his Christian race; yet there is the strong Byas of Grace, the poize and impression of Gods spirit upon his heart that inclines and carries him Godward;
and though temptations may turn him out of the Way for a time, and he may meet with many Rubs and Impediments in his Christian raze; yet there is the strong Bias of Grace, the poize and impression of God's Spirit upon his heart that inclines and carries him Godward;
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as the only best Rules of living and walking, is ever preserved in the Believer by the mighty power of God (according to his Covenant-engagement) even then when his Enemies have gotten him down and laid him at their Feet.
as the only best Rules of living and walking, is ever preserved in the Believer by the mighty power of God (according to his Covenant-engagement) even then when his Enemies have got him down and laid him At their Feet.
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I speak of the certainty of the object, or the truth of this Proposition [ Every Believer shall certainly conquer the Enemies of his Soul ] not of the certainty of the Subject, the certioration of the Believer,
I speak of the certainty of the Object, or the truth of this Proposition [ Every Believer shall Certainly conquer the Enemies of his Soul ] not of the certainty of the Subject, the certioration of the Believer,
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They set their feet in the neck of their Lusts, and lay their Corruptions bleeding at their feet, and do so resist Satan as to rout him and put him to flight.
They Set their feet in the neck of their Lustiest, and lay their Corruptions bleeding At their feet, and do so resist Satan as to rout him and put him to flight.
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He may be overcome, and carried Captive (as the Apostle intimates Rom. 7. 23.) he may be remarkably worsted in some particular conflicts, and taken Prisoner:
He may be overcome, and carried Captive (as the Apostle intimates Rom. 7. 23.) he may be remarkably worsted in Some particular conflicts, and taken Prisoner:
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but he cannot be detained alwayes a Prisoner, all the power and policy of his Adversaries cannot hold him, he will make an escape from them sooner or later, and obtain rescue and deliverance.
but he cannot be detained always a Prisoner, all the power and policy of his Adversaries cannot hold him, he will make an escape from them sooner or later, and obtain rescue and deliverance.
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and absolute need of the strength of Christ, more watchful against Sin and Temptation, more Cautious for time to come of admitting Parlyes and Compliances with his Adversares,
and absolute need of the strength of christ, more watchful against since and Temptation, more Cautious for time to come of admitting Parleys and Compliances with his Adversaries,
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We do not only Conquer, but triumph; we have a triumphant Victory: we are much too hard for our Enemies, we do more then overcome, NONLATINALPHABET supervineimus, we do over-overcome. It is Gr• … tius his Observation.
We do not only Conquer, but triumph; we have a triumphant Victory: we Are much too hard for our Enemies, we do more then overcome, supervineimus, we do over-overcome. It is Gr• … tius his Observation.
Amat Paulus componere verba cum NONLATINALPHABET Paul loves th• … Composition of words with the Preposition NONLATINALPHABET and He gives many other Instances (besides this in the Text) of such Compositions in Pauls Epistles. When He speaks of the Rich Grace of God, or of the great and glorious priviledges of his Children, He thinks He cannot over-speak.
Amat Paulus componere verba cum Paul loves th• … Composition of words with the Preposition and He gives many other Instances (beside this in the Text) of such Compositions in Paul's Epistles. When He speaks of the Rich Grace of God, or of the great and glorious privileges of his Children, He thinks He cannot overspeak.
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They are such things, that, as Luther said of God and Heaven, non patiuntur Hyperbolen, do not admit, are not capable of an Hyperbole. No Expression is so high,
They Are such things, that, as Luther said of God and Heaven, non patiuntur Hyperbolus, do not admit, Are not capable of an Hyperbole. No Expression is so high,
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For afflictions remain, and will remain as long as the World lasts, nor will 〈 ◊ 〉 secut• … ons ever cease, which beget Banishment, Famine, Nakedness an• … the Sword to the Godly:
For afflictions remain, and will remain as long as the World lasts, nor will 〈 ◊ 〉 secut• … ons ever cease, which beget Banishment, Famine, Nakedness an• … the Sword to the Godly:
The great Conquerours of the World have been slaves to their own Pride, Ambition, vain-glory, Covetousness, and other base Lusts, which a Christian subdues and Conquers.
The great Conquerors of the World have been slaves to their own Pride, Ambition, vainglory, Covetousness, and other base Lustiest, which a Christian subdues and Conquers.
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He overcomes Himself (which is a nobler Exploit then to evercome and Conquer Nations,) sets his Foot upon Satan, tramples and crushes that Serpent, (Rom. 16. 20.) treads the World under his Feet,
He overcomes Himself (which is a Nobler Exploit then to evercome and Conquer nations,) sets his Foot upon Satan, tramples and crushes that Serpent, (Rom. 16. 20.) treads the World under his Feet,
as the Church of God, the Woman mentioned Rev. 12. 1. is said to have the Moon (that is, all these changeable Earthly things) under her feet. Nay, he overcomes Death it self, which tramples upon and prevailes over other Conquerours. Death stings, kills;
as the Church of God, the Woman mentioned Rev. 12. 1. is said to have the Moon (that is, all these changeable Earthly things) under her feet. Nay, he overcomes Death it self, which tramples upon and prevails over other Conquerors. Death stings, kills;
Oh Death! where is thy sting? Oh Grave, where is thy Victory? 1 Cor. 15 55. Those words which are commonly translated the Gates of Hell, NONLATINALPHABET Mat. 16. 18. and are thought to import the Power and Policy of the Devil, are rendred by Learned Camero, the Gates of the grave, or Death, alledging that the word NONLATINALPHABET doth never but once in Scripture signifie Hell, but either the Grave, or the state and condition of a deceased person: And he conceives the mind of our Saviour in that expression to be, that though the Faithfull lye dead for a time as well as other men, Death exercises a Dominion over them, the worm feeds sweetly upon them, they are imprisoned in the Grave,
O Death! where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? 1 Cor. 15 55. Those words which Are commonly translated the Gates of Hell, Mathew 16. 18. and Are Thought to import the Power and Policy of the devil, Are rendered by Learned Chamber, the Gates of the grave, or Death, alleging that the word does never but once in Scripture signify Hell, but either the Grave, or the state and condition of a deceased person: And he conceives the mind of our Saviour in that expression to be, that though the Faithful lie dead for a time as well as other men, Death exercises a Dominion over them, the worm feeds sweetly upon them, they Are imprisoned in the Grave,
Si quis (saith that Learned man) fi• … urat a • … ac Loeutione significatum velit, perituram omnem Mortis & Sepulchri vim, is demùm profecto a Spiritûs sancti mente mini• … è aberraverit.
Si quis (Says that Learned man) fi• … urat a • … ac Loeutione significatum velit, perituram omnem Mortis & Sepulchre vim, is demùm profecto a Spiritûs sancti mente mini• … è aberraverit.
Glorious also it is in that a Believer conquers his Enemies by cor quering himself, crucifying himself (the Flesh with the Affections and Lusts, Gal 5. 24.) subduing his own Spirit, beating down his own Body and bringing it into subjection (1 Cor. 9. 27.) plucking out an offending right Eye, cutting off an offending right Hand:
Glorious also it is in that a Believer conquers his Enemies by cor quering himself, crucifying himself (the Flesh with the Affections and Lustiest, Gall 5. 24.) subduing his own Spirit, beating down his own Body and bringing it into subjection (1 Cor. 9. 27.) plucking out an offending right Eye, cutting off an offending right Hand:
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Moreover glorious it is in that he is so far from being separated from the love of God by the opposition which his Enemies make against him, that he is thereby greatly furthered in the way to the perfect enjoyment of the Fruits of it.
Moreover glorious it is in that he is so Far from being separated from the love of God by the opposition which his Enemies make against him, that he is thereby greatly furthered in the Way to the perfect enjoyment of the Fruits of it.
For all things (how adverse and opposite soever) work for his good, Rom. 8. 28. that is, for his most Glorious, Everlasting Triumph in the highest Heavens.
For all things (how adverse and opposite soever) work for his good, Rom. 8. 28. that is, for his most Glorious, Everlasting Triumph in the highest Heavens.
As the Afflictions and Troubles which happened to Paul in the course of his Ministerial Warfare fell out to the furtherance of the Gospel, Phil. 1. 12. so the Opposition which a Believer meets with from all his Adversaries, falls out to the furtherance of his victorious proceedings in the course of his Christian Warfare, and of his After-Triumph and Glory. Nay this Victory is Glorious, in that he gives his Enemies a total Defeat and Overthrow at last.
As the Afflictions and Troubles which happened to Paul in the course of his Ministerial Warfare fell out to the furtherance of the Gospel, Philip 1. 12. so the Opposition which a Believer meets with from all his Adversaries, falls out to the furtherance of his victorious proceedings in the course of his Christian Warfare, and of his After-Triumph and Glory. Nay this Victory is Glorious, in that he gives his Enemies a total Defeat and Overthrow At last.
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namely, In-dwelling sin, issues all triumphantly in thanks to God through Christ for Deliverance and Victory, Rom. 7. ult. And having spoken of D• … ath & the Grave, very formidable Adversaries,
namely, Indwelling since, issues all triumphantly in thanks to God through christ for Deliverance and Victory, Rom. 7. ult. And having spoken of D• … ath & the Grave, very formidable Adversaries,
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& triumphed over them, Thanks God who gives Victory through Christ, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. And there is the like Reason as to all the Enemies of a Christian.
& triumphed over them, Thanks God who gives Victory through christ, 1 Cor. 15. 55, 56, 57. And there is the like Reason as to all the Enemies of a Christian.
A Believer obtains this incomparable Victory and Glorious Conquest over all through Christ. For, 1. The Lord Iesus Christ hath procured and purchased this Victory and Conquest for Believers.
A Believer obtains this incomparable Victory and Glorious Conquest over all through christ. For, 1. The Lord Iesus christ hath procured and purchased this Victory and Conquest for Believers.
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Therefore he hath Suffered and Dyed, Satisfied and Me• … ted, that his People might obtain a Glorious Victory over Sin, Satan, World, Death, and all their Enemies.
Therefore he hath Suffered and Died, Satisfied and Me• … ted, that his People might obtain a Glorious Victory over since, Satan, World, Death, and all their Enemies.
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The strength of Sin (and by pa• … ity of Reason, of other Enemies) is the Law, I Cor. 15. 56. that is, the Law broken, and the Iustice of God offended.
The strength of since (and by pa• … City of Reason, of other Enemies) is the Law, I Cor. 15. 56. that is, the Law broken, and the justice of God offended.
Now Sin, Satan, World, have no Right to exercise this Dominion; they lose their Claim and Title to such Dominion, and this is the Foundation of any man• … Conquest of them.
Now since, Satan, World, have no Right to exercise this Dominion; they loose their Claim and Title to such Dominion, and this is the Foundation of any man• … Conquest of them.
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They overcome by the Bloud of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11. 2. He hath actually in his own person conquered their enemies for them, Be of good Comfort (saith our Saviour) I have overcome the World, Joh. 16. 〈 ◊ 〉.
They overcome by the Blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11. 2. He hath actually in his own person conquered their enemies for them, Be of good Comfort (Says our Saviour) I have overcome the World, John 16. 〈 ◊ 〉.
He hath bru• … sed the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 15. destroyed the works of the Devil, I Joh. 3. 8. Now (saith the Lord Jesus with reference to the time of his sufferings) is the judgement of this World,
He hath bru• … sed the Serpents head, Gen. 3. 15. destroyed the works of the devil, I John 3. 8. Now (Says the Lord jesus with Referente to the time of his sufferings) is the judgement of this World,
Hence the Apostle saith, that be spoiled Principalities and Powers, and and made a shew of them openly triumphing over them in it (that is, his Cross) or in himself, Col. 2. 15. The Lord Jesus took away the Prey or Boo• … y of Souls, which Satan had gotten,
Hence the Apostle Says, that be spoiled Principalities and Powers, and and made a show of them openly triumphing over them in it (that is, his Cross) or in himself, Col. 2. 15. The Lord jesus took away the Prey or Boo• … y of Souls, which Satan had got,
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and led away the Devil and his Angels, as Prisoners of War: He divested Principalities and Powers, that is, the Apostate Angels, of all that Title they had got to the World by the sin of man,
and led away the devil and his Angels, as Prisoners of War: He divested Principalities and Powers, that is, the Apostate Angels, of all that Title they had god to the World by the since of man,
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Thus Christ is said to wound the Head (for so is it in the Original, not Heads) over many Countries, Psal. 110, 6. By the Head 〈 ◊ 〉 the large Earth, Some understand Satan that ruleth as Head over 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children of disobedience every where:
Thus christ is said to wound the Head (for so is it in the Original, not Heads) over many Countries, Psalm 110, 6. By the Head 〈 ◊ 〉 the large Earth, some understand Satan that Ruleth as Head over 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children of disobedience every where:
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and then the meaning is, that Christ breaks in pieces the Head, that is, the counsel and power of Satan and all • … is Instruments, crushing and conquering all the Enemies of his People.
and then the meaning is, that christ breaks in Pieces the Head, that is, the counsel and power of Satan and all • … is Instruments, crushing and conquering all the Enemies of his People.
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He hath conquered Death is self, and having grapled and fought with that Serpent, he hath pulled out the Sting, and he hath disarmed that King of Terrours, that it may be in no condition to hurt and ruine his People.
He hath conquered Death is self, and having grappled and fought with that Serpent, he hath pulled out the Sting, and he hath disarmed that King of Terrors, that it may be in no condition to hurt and ruin his People.
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He hath Conquered and triumphed over all the Enemies of Believers, vertually on his Crosse, but actually and effectually in his Exaltation: when he ascended up on high, he led Captivity Captive, Eph. 4. 8. Psal. 6• …. 18. And he hath Conquered and Triumphed over all out Enemies, not for himself,
He hath Conquered and triumphed over all the Enemies of Believers, virtually on his Cross, but actually and effectually in his Exaltation: when he ascended up on high, he led Captivity Captive, Ephesians 4. 8. Psalm 6• …. 18. And he hath Conquered and Triumphed over all out Enemies, not for himself,
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He sends his Spirit to make the Application of his Redemption to all his Redeemed ones by working • … aith in their Hearts, drawing them to himself, giving them an actual Interest in himself,
He sends his Spirit to make the Application of his Redemption to all his Redeemed ones by working • … aith in their Hearts, drawing them to himself, giving them an actual Interest in himself,
He is under Grace, and not under the Law, therefore neither Sin, nor any other Enemy shall have dominion over him, Rom. 6. 14. Take an Elect person, that was given to Christ by the Father from Eternity,
He is under Grace, and not under the Law, Therefore neither since, nor any other Enemy shall have dominion over him, Rom. 6. 14. Take an Elect person, that was given to christ by the Father from Eternity,
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and Redeemed by Christ in the fulness of time, yet before his effectual vocation, he is under the feet of his Enemies, in no better condition to fight it out with them then other men;
and Redeemed by christ in the fullness of time, yet before his effectual vocation, he is under the feet of his Enemies, in no better condition to fight it out with them then other men;
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Hence Paul 's comfortable perswasion, and Triumphant Expressions, Rom. 8. 38, 39. Now all the People of God are admitted into this state of Iustification,
Hence Paul is comfortable persuasion, and Triumphant Expressions, Rom. 8. 38, 39. Now all the People of God Are admitted into this state of Justification,
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4. He furnisheth Believers with skill, and Strength, and Courage, and Weapons, and all War-like Furniture, and Military Qualifications, and Accomplishments.
4. He furnisheth Believers with skill, and Strength, and Courage, and Weapons, and all Warlike Furniture, and Military Qualifications, and Accomplishments.
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The Lord Jesus Christ is the Christians Magazin. All those Arm• … and Weapons which a Believer useth in his spiritual conflicts (of which you have an enumeration, Eph. s. 6. 13, 14, &c.) are such as come out of Christs Armory.
The Lord jesus christ is the Christians Magazine. All those Arm• … and Weapons which a Believer uses in his spiritual conflicts (of which you have an enumeration, Ephesians s. 6. 13, 14, etc.) Are such as come out of Christ Armoury.
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He giveth Power to them when they are faint, and when they h• … ve no might, encreaseth their strength, Isai. 40. 29. He gives them a sufficiency of Grace,
He gives Power to them when they Are faint, and when they h• … we no might, increases their strength, Isaiah 40. 29. He gives them a sufficiency of Grace,
Hence when they are we• … k, yet then they are strong, 2 Cor. 12. 9, 10. Because habitual inhevent Grace will not carry them through their difficult Engagements, therefore he affords actual,
Hence when they Are we• … k, yet then they Are strong, 2 Cor. 12. 9, 10. Because habitual inhevent Grace will not carry them through their difficult Engagements, Therefore he affords actual,
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All that ▪ NONLATINALPHABET that seasonable help which is Admininistred to Believers from the Throne of Grace (Heb. 4. 16.) comes from the Lord Jesus Christ.
All that ▪ that seasonable help which is Admininistred to Believers from the Throne of Grace (Hebrew 4. 16.) comes from the Lord jesus christ.
They have the immutable Assistance of the Spirit of Christ that dwells in them. They must needs overcome in this respect, because greater it be that is in them,
They have the immutable Assistance of the Spirit of christ that dwells in them. They must needs overcome in this respect, Because greater it be that is in them,
Hence the Apostle layes the Foundation of this Triumph in Divine Predestination, and in Gods being for us, Rom. 8. 30, 31. Those that are appointed to obtain Salvation by Jesus Christ (as it may be concluded of all Believers;
Hence the Apostle lays the Foundation of this Triumph in Divine Predestination, and in God's being for us, Rom. 8. 30, 31. Those that Are appointed to obtain Salvation by jesus christ (as it may be concluded of all Believers;
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This Love gives them a Leo• … ▪ and General (the Lord Jesus Christ) that is invincible, the Captain• … the Host of the Lord, that appeared to Ioshuae, Josh. 5. 13, 14. It arm• … them with invincible Graces, offensive and defensive;
This Love gives them a Leo• … ▪ and General (the Lord jesus christ) that is invincible, the Captain• … the Host of the Lord, that appeared to Ioshuae, Josh. 5. 13, 14. It arm• … them with invincible Graces, offensive and defensive;
The Christian Souldier is well appointed and set forth for the War, Recruited and Assisted in it at the cost and charges of the Love of God in Jesus Christ.
The Christian Soldier is well appointed and Set forth for the War, Recruited and Assisted in it At the cost and charges of the Love of God in jesus christ.
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There is a Glorious Day coming, wherein the Believer shall receive the reward of all his Labours and Travels and Combatings with the Flesh, the World, and the Devil:
There is a Glorious Day coming, wherein the Believer shall receive the reward of all his Labours and Travels and Combatings with the Flesh, the World, and the devil:
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His present sufferings in the time of his Warfare are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in him, Rom. 8. 18. When Paul had fought his good fight,
His present sufferings in the time of his Warfare Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed in him, Rom. 8. 18. When Paul had fought his good fight,
and finished the cou• … se of his warfare, he expected his Triumph• … Crown from the Lord, the Righteous Iudge, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8 A Crown of ▪ Mercy and Grace it is,
and finished the cou• … se of his warfare, he expected his Triumph• … Crown from the Lord, the Righteous Judge, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8 A Crown of ▪ Mercy and Grace it is,
there being a sweet concurrence of the Remunerative Iustice of God with his Infinite Mercy, Grace, and Love in that Glorious work of Crowning a persevering Christian Souldier with everlasting Triumph and Glory.
there being a sweet concurrence of the Remunerative justice of God with his Infinite Mercy, Grace, and Love in that Glorious work of Crowning a persevering Christian Soldier with everlasting Triumph and Glory.
Use 1. We might improve this Observation, To crush that Erroneous conceit of the Arminians, concerning the possibility of a Regenerate man's total and final Apostacy.
Use 1. We might improve this Observation, To crush that Erroneous conceit of the Arminians, Concerning the possibility of a Regenerate Man's total and final Apostasy.
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and Sin, Satan and World may prevaile over him to his utter Ruine. The Truth we have discoursed, is ready prest to militate against the men of that Heteredox perswasion: and is alone (without the Levy of any other force• …) of strength sufficient to fight that Enemy and beat him out of the field.
and since, Satan and World may prevail over him to his utter Ruin. The Truth we have discoursed, is ready pressed to militate against the men of that Heterodox persuasion: and is alone (without the Levy of any other force• …) of strength sufficient to fight that Enemy and beatrice him out of the field.
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This Text of the Apostle, and the Observation we have deduced from it, smites those Adversaries of the Doctrine of Perseverance under the fifth Rib, or rather stabs their fifth Article concerning the Apostacy of Saints to the Heart.
This Text of the Apostle, and the Observation we have deduced from it, smites those Adversaries of the Doctrine of Perseverance under the fifth Rib, or rather stabs their fifth Article Concerning the Apostasy of Saints to the Heart.
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& ou• … of the favour of God, then there is a possibility that a Believer may be totally & finally separated from the love of God: & so totally conquered;
& ou• … of the favour of God, then there is a possibility that a Believer may be totally & finally separated from the love of God: & so totally conquered;
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A Christian Man or Woman is by many degrees a better Souldier then Caesar or Alexander. Sincere Believers, of all degrees and conditions, are persons of eminency this way.
A Christian Man or Woman is by many Degrees a better Soldier then Caesar or Alexander. Sincere Believers, of all Degrees and conditions, Are Persons of eminency this Way.
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Among the victorious Worthies, whose Famous Exploits and Atchievements are Recorded, Hib. 11. The Apostle doth not leave Believing Women out of the Catalogue. We read of great Exploits that have been performed,
Among the victorious Worthies, whose Famous Exploits and Achievements Are Recorded, Hib 11. The Apostle does not leave Believing Women out of the Catalogue. We read of great Exploits that have been performed,
The Victories & Triumphs that God hath decreed and determined shall certainly be awarded and given to the conflicting Militant-Church in the Season thereof.
The Victories & Triumphos that God hath decreed and determined shall Certainly be awarded and given to the conflicting Militant-Church in the Season thereof.
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How might we expostulate the Case with the mightiest of the Churches Adversaries? with the High and Low, Great and Small ones of the Earth in this respect? why do the Nations rage and People imagine a vain Thing? vain it is,
How might we expostulate the Case with the Mightiest of the Churches Adversaries? with the High and Low, Great and Small ones of the Earth in this respect? why do the nations rage and People imagine a vain Thing? vain it is,
and will be found so in the Issue, to oppose the Lord Jesus, to fight against his M• … mbers, to plot and pr• … ct, design and endeavour the Ruine of the Inter• … st of Christ in the W• ….
and will be found so in the Issue, to oppose the Lord jesus, to fight against his M• … mbers, to plot and pr• … ct, Design and endeavour the Ruin of the Inter• … Saint of christ in the W• ….
Christ laughs at all the Confederacies and Complotments, and mad Rage of the world against his Interest and Members: Psal. 2. 4. And his People (that are at present in a sad and sorrowful Condition in the Heat of the Engagement) shall laugh too, and Triumph over all.
christ laughs At all the Confederacies and Complotments, and mad Rage of the world against his Interest and Members: Psalm 2. 4. And his People (that Are At present in a sad and sorrowful Condition in the Heat of the Engagement) shall laugh too, and Triumph over all.
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That the Kings and Princes & People do so rage against the Lord and his Christ, I account (faith he) an Happy Omen, and much better then if they fawned and flattered:
That the Kings and Princes & People do so rage against the Lord and his christ, I account (faith he) an Happy Omen, and much better then if they fawned and flattered:
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Verily every Believer hath that in his Heart (I mean the Victorious all-conquering Grace of Faith) whose Prerogative it is to laugh to scorn all the foolish plots,
Verily every Believer hath that in his Heart (I mean the Victorious all-conquering Grace of Faith) whose Prerogative it is to laugh to scorn all the foolish plots,
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For indeed their wise• … Contrivances are Foolishness, and their strongest Endeavours against the impregnable and invincible Interest of Christ and his Church, are weakness it self, and will appear so at last.
For indeed their wise• … Contrivances Are Foolishness, and their Strongest Endeavours against the impregnable and invincible Interest of christ and his Church, Are weakness it self, and will appear so At last.
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And if Christ laughs at them, why should not his Friends and Followers also? For he laughs (as Luther goes on) not for his own, but for our sake, that we also through Faith may laugh at the vain Counsels of Men:
And if christ laughs At them, why should not his Friends and Followers also? For he laughs (as Luther Goes on) not for his own, but for our sake, that we also through Faith may laugh At the vain Counsels of Men:
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S• … much need there is of Faith, that the Cause of Faith may not be managed without Faith, Ne Causa Fidei sit sine Fide. He that is sure of Victory may well laugh in the Face of his Enemies.
S• … much need there is of Faith, that the Cause of Faith may not be managed without Faith, Ne Causa Fidei sit sine Fide. He that is sure of Victory may well laugh in the Face of his Enemies.
The blessed Lord Jesus leads and assists his People, and the Shout of a King and General is among them, Numb. 23. 21 And that is assurance enough of Victory.
The blessed Lord jesus leads and assists his People, and the Shout of a King and General is among them, Numb. 23. 21 And that is assurance enough of Victory.
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What an invincible Army must the Body of Saints and Believers needs be, whereof not only the General, but every private Souldier is Invincible? They shall say at last, Lo this is our God, we have waited for him, And he hath saved us,:
What an invincible Army must the Body of Saints and Believers needs be, whereof not only the General, but every private Soldier is Invincible? They shall say At last, Lo this is our God, we have waited for him, And he hath saved us,:
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this is the Lord, we have waited for him, and n• … w we will be glad and rejoyce in his Salvation, when all Moabs shall be trodden down as Straw for the Dunghil, Is• … • … 5 9, 10. O Beloved!
this is the Lord, we have waited for him, and n• … w we will be glad and rejoice in his Salvation, when all Moab's shall be trodden down as Straw for the Dunghill, Is• … • … 5 9, 10. O beloved!
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yet in the eye of Faith it is an hopeful Time and a promising Sease• …, when the world (this blind and mad world) is in a Tumult and Upro• … against the Church of Christ.
yet in the eye of Faith it is an hopeful Time and a promising Sease• …, when the world (this blind and mad world) is in a Tumult and Upro• … against the Church of christ.
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The great and glorious Things that are to be fulfilled, the faithful and true sayings of God cannot be accomplished by the Quietness and sitting still of the Nations. When the world rageth against the Church,
The great and glorious Things that Are to be fulfilled, the faithful and true sayings of God cannot be accomplished by the Quietness and sitting still of the nations. When the world rages against the Church,
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then Christ Jesus, and those Veteran Legions, the glorious Angels; the Lord Iesus, the Man upon the Red Horse among the Myrtle Trees, attended with Red, speckled and white Horses, Angels deputed to several Offices and Administrations, (Zech. 1. 8.) are in a posture of readiness to charge the Enemy,
then christ jesus, and those Veteran Legions, the glorious Angels; the Lord Iesus, the Man upon the Read Horse among the Myrtle Trees, attended with Read, speckled and white Horses, Angels deputed to several Offices and Administrations, (Zechariah 1. 8.) Are in a posture of readiness to charge the Enemy,
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who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Rev. 19. 11, &c.) shall be confounded; and Ierusalem shall be a Burdensome Stone and a Cup of trembling to the Adversaries thereof.
who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords, Rev. 19. 11, etc.) shall be confounded; and Ierusalem shall be a Burdensome Stone and a Cup of trembling to the Adversaries thereof.
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There is a Day coming when the Right Hand of Christ shall teach Him terrible Things, Psal. 45. 4. In the mean while our work is to wait and pray, and exercise Faith and Patience (For here, or in this matter is the Faith and Patience of the Saints proved and exercised) and when the Day comes which God hath determined, your very General alone can win the Field, and turn the Battel to the Gate• …, and give you a signal Victory: and will do it right-early for his Suffering Servants, that shall need to do nothing then,
There is a Day coming when the Right Hand of christ shall teach Him terrible Things, Psalm 45. 4. In the mean while our work is to wait and pray, and exercise Faith and Patience (For Here, or in this matter is the Faith and Patience of the Saints proved and exercised) and when the Day comes which God hath determined, your very General alone can win the Field, and turn the Battle to the Gate• …, and give you a signal Victory: and will do it right-early for his Suffering Servants, that shall need to do nothing then,
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If one Saint be thus Victorious (as you have heard) never question but the whole Body of them shall (in Gods Time and way) prevail and Conquer in a glorious manner.
If one Saint be thus Victorious (as you have herd) never question but the Whole Body of them shall (in God's Time and Way) prevail and Conquer in a glorious manner.
1. Be Encouraged then to fight this good Fight, where there is so much Hope, nay such Assurance to Believers of a Glorious victory. They must needs C• … quer, that fight on such Termes as we have mentioned,
1. Be Encouraged then to fight this good Fight, where there is so much Hope, nay such Assurance to Believers of a Glorious victory. They must needs C• … quer, that fight on such Terms as we have mentioned,
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and have such • … rovision laid in for Victory and Triumph. They must needs Conquer, whose very General alone, is able to Conquer all their Enemies. Well may the Christian Souldier be hardy, daring, venturous, couragious, resolute in his way to see upon his Enemies, that hath such Assurance of being Triumphantly successfull in all his Engagements.
and have such • … rovision laid in for Victory and Triumph. They must needs Conquer, whose very General alone, is able to Conquer all their Enemies. Well may the Christian Soldier be hardy, daring, venturous, courageous, resolute in his Way to see upon his Enemies, that hath such Assurance of being Triumphantly successful in all his Engagements.
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Here is encouragement enough, one would think, to make any Coward valiant in fight. Never despair nor give in then, but fight this good fight of Faith. Therefore for Direction;
Here is encouragement enough, one would think, to make any Coward valiant in fight. Never despair nor give in then, but fight this good fight of Faith. Therefore for Direction;
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Acquaint your selves with the deceitfulness of sin, the Frauds and Impostures of the World, the Wiles, Methods, Depths and Advantages of the Devil, the desperate wickedness of the Heart,
Acquaint your selves with the deceitfulness of since, the Frauds and Impostors of the World, the Wiles, Methods, Depths and Advantages of the devil, the desperate wickedness of the Heart,
what they design, what Stratage• … they use, what advantagious seasons they chuse to fight you in, what false Colours they put out, that they may surprize you in the Disguise of Friends, what politick Retreats they make, what Ambushments they lay, what Reserves of fresh Forces they have in readiness, what gradual and secret Approaches they make, where they plant their Artillery, and are designing to make a Breach in your Graces or Comforts, that they may Storm your Soule,
what they Design, what Stratage• … they use, what advantageous seasons they choose to fight you in, what false Colours they put out, that they may surprise you in the Disguise of Friends, what politic Retreats they make, what Ambushments they lay, what Reserves of fresh Forces they have in readiness, what gradual and secret Approaches they make, where they plant their artillery, and Are designing to make a Breach in your Graces or Comforts, that they may Storm your Soul,
In waging of War there is (as One speaks) the greatest improvement of Humane Wisdome and Industry. Discover as 〈 ◊ 〉 as may be the Subtleties and Policies,
In waging of War there is (as One speaks) the greatest improvement of Humane Wisdom and Industry. Discover as 〈 ◊ 〉 as may be the Subtleties and Policies,
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How to put on the Girdle of Truth, and Brest-plate of Righteousness: how to use the Shield of Faith, and Helmet of Hope, and to wield the Sword of the Spirit, (the Word of God) and to improve all the pieces of your Spiritual Armour, and all the Weapons that your General puts into your Hands. A Christian is compleatly armed and appointed,
How to put on the Girdle of Truth, and Breastplate of Righteousness: how to use the Shield of Faith, and Helmet of Hope, and to wield the Sword of the Spirit, (the Word of God) and to improve all the Pieces of your Spiritual Armour, and all the Weapons that your General puts into your Hands. A Christian is completely armed and appointed,
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That you should not only have Grace, but be well Skilled in the vigorous, lively, seasonable Acting and Exereising of all the Grace you have, is the meaning of this Direction.
That you should not only have Grace, but be well Skilled in the vigorous, lively, seasonable Acting and Exereising of all the Grace you have, is the meaning of this Direction.
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It is a great Disadvantage to a Christian to stand and fight alone, and not to have a particular and peculiar Interest in the Help of other Christians:
It is a great Disadvantage to a Christian to stand and fight alone, and not to have a particular and peculiar Interest in the Help of other Christians:
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which is the Case of those that live out of Church-Fellowship, and do not put themselves under the Watch and Discipline, and Conduct of particular Churches. We (saith Solomon, declaring the Inconveniency of Solitariness) to Him that is Alone, when he falleth, for he hath not another to help Him up:
which is the Case of those that live out of Church fellowship, and do not put themselves under the Watch and Discipline, and Conduct of particular Churches. We (Says Solomon, declaring the Inconveniency of Solitariness) to Him that is Alone, when he falls, for he hath not Another to help Him up:
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And if one prevail against him (that hath a Companion and Helper) two shall withstand him, Eccles. 4. 10, 12. It is as true in Spiritual • … s in Civil and Common Cases. It is a great Advantage in our Spiritual Conflicts to have good Company, whose Help and Assistance is engaged to us.
And if one prevail against him (that hath a Companion and Helper) two shall withstand him, Eccles. 4. 10, 12. It is as true in Spiritual • … s in Civil and Common Cases. It is a great Advantage in our Spiritual Conflicts to have good Company, whose Help and Assistance is engaged to us.
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It is the Lords Appointment that Mankind should live together in Socioties, as in Families, Common-wealths, Churchis, in order to common Help-fulness. It is the singular priviledge of Church members to have a peculiar engaged interest in the Prayers,
It is the lords Appointment that Mankind should live together in Socioties, as in Families, Commonwealths, Churchis, in order to Common Helpfulness. It is the singular privilege of Church members to have a peculiar engaged Interest in the Prayers,
& Counsels, & Help of their Fellow-Brethren, which is a very desireable Thing, and a considerable Advantage, 1 Cor. 12. 25, 26. Do not therefore Combate alone,
& Counsels, & Help of their Fellow brethren, which is a very desirable Thing, and a considerable Advantage, 1 Cor. 12. 25, 26. Do not Therefore Combat alone,
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Order is the Beauty of the World, and of an Army in Special (In Allusion whereunto the Stars are frequently called the Host of Heaven, because of the exactness of their Order & Regularness of their Motion) and of the Christian Army (the Church of Christ in its Militant Condition) most of all.
Order is the Beauty of the World, and of an Army in Special (In Allusion whereunto the Stars Are frequently called the Host of Heaven, Because of the exactness of their Order & Regularness of their Motion) and of the Christian Army (the Church of christ in its Militant Condition) most of all.
Of the Spouse of Christ it is said, Thy cheeks are comely with Rows of Ieweh, Cant. 1. 10. that is, the outward Face and Countenance of the Church is Comely, Beautiful and Glorious with keeping their right place and order,
Of the Spouse of christ it is said, Thy cheeks Are comely with Rows of Ieweh, Cant 1. 10. that is, the outward Face and Countenance of the Church is Comely, Beautiful and Glorious with keeping their right place and order,
and terrible to her Adversaries as an Army with Banners, Mars• … led and Ordered under their Banners and Ensigns Cant 64. This of Order is one respect wherein Churches are well compared to Armies that are well ordered and diseiplined.
and terrible to her Adversaries as an Army with Banners, Mars• … led and Ordered under their Banners and Ensigns Cant 64. This of Order is one respect wherein Churches Are well compared to Armies that Are well ordered and diseiplined.
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So Material a Thing it is, that it is the Character and Description of good Souldiers, that they were such as could keep Rank, 〈 ◊ 〉 Chron. 12. 38, 36, 38. The private Souldier must not straggle,
So Material a Thing it is, that it is the Character and Description of good Soldiers, that they were such as could keep Rank, 〈 ◊ 〉 Chronicles 12. 38, 36, 38. The private Soldier must not straggle,
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And why should not Christians apprehend the like necessity of attending Order (Christs Order I mean) in every Christian Army, every Ecclesiastical Society, and the like inconveniences of the contrary.
And why should not Christians apprehend the like necessity of attending Order (Christ Order I mean) in every Christian Army, every Ecclesiastical Society, and the like inconveniences of the contrary.
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But if it be possible, as much as lieth in you (as for as it is possible, lawful and expedient) live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12. 18. especially s• … k and follow peace with your Fellow Souldiers, your Brethren and Companions in Tribulation, and in the Kingdome and patience of Iesus Christ.
But if it be possible, as much as lies in you (as for as it is possible, lawful and expedient) live peaceably with all men, Rom. 12. 18. especially s• … k and follow peace with your Fellow Soldiers, your Brothers and Sodales in Tribulation, and in the Kingdom and patience of Iesus christ.
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I wish with all my Soul that this might be attended in this great Town of Boston. That these three Churches might be as a threefold Cord, so twisted together, that they might not be easily broken.
I wish with all my Soul that this might be attended in this great Town of Boston. That these three Churches might be as a threefold Cord, so twisted together, that they might not be Easily broken.
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and facilitated the Roman Conquest. And do you think that Divisions in and among Churches are not of threatning Consequence to such societies? The Lord be merciful to us in this respect.
and facilitated thee Roman Conquest. And do you think that Divisions in and among Churches Are not of threatening Consequence to such societies? The Lord be merciful to us in this respect.
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Must the Sword devour for ever? Do you not know that it will be bitterness in the latter end? I hope you do not wage here NONLATINALPHABET An irreconcileable War. If the Sons of men shou'd be implacable,
Must the Sword devour for ever? Do you not know that it will be bitterness in the latter end? I hope you do not wage Here an Irreconcilable War. If the Sons of men should be implacable,
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yet one would think the Sons of God should put on (as the Elect of God, Holy and Beloved) Bowels of Mercies, Kindness, Humbleness of Mind, Meekness, Long-Suffering, Forbearing one another, a• … d Forgiving,
yet one would think the Sons of God should put on (as the Elect of God, Holy and beloved) Bowels of mercies, Kindness, Humbleness of Mind, Meekness, Long-Suffering, Forbearing one Another, a• … worser Forgiving,
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if any Man have a Quarrel against any, as they expect Forgiveness from the Lord Iesus, putting on Charity, which is the Bond of perfectn• … ss, Col. 3. 12. 13, 14. Shall that of the Apostle, speaking of the worst of the Heathen, (Rom. 1. 31.) be verified in any of the Professor• … among us, that they are NONLATINALPHABET Implacable God forbid.
if any Man have a Quarrel against any, as they expect Forgiveness from the Lord Iesus, putting on Charity, which is the Bound of perfectn• … ss, Col. 3. 12. 13, 14. Shall that of the Apostle, speaking of the worst of the Heathen, (Rom. 1. 31.) be verified in any of the Professor• … among us, that they Are Implacable God forbid.
They are your Enemies, yea, common Enemies to the Interest of Christ, and his people that will go about to Foment these Divisions, or advise to the perpetuating of these Differences.
They Are your Enemies, yea, Common Enemies to the Interest of christ, and his people that will go about to Foment these Divisions, or Advice to the perpetuating of these Differences.
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If I were not well assured that Christs Name, and Interest, and your own Souls suffer unspeakably hereby, I should not have opened my Mouth in this manner.
If I were not well assured that Christ Name, and Interest, and your own Souls suffer unspeakably hereby, I should not have opened my Mouth in this manner.
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O les us not turn our Swords into one anothers Bowels, as the Midianites (Judg. 7. 22.) Philistines (1 Sam. 14 15, 20.) Moab tes, Ammonites and the Inhabitants of Mount Seir (a Chron. 20. 23.) as well as others, have done to their own Destruction.
O less us not turn our Swords into one another's Bowels, as the midianites (Judges 7. 22.) philistines (1 Sam. 14 15, 20.) Moab tes, Ammonites and the Inhabitants of Mount Seir (a Chronicles 20. 23.) as well as Others, have done to their own Destruction.
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Sometimes through mistake in the Hurry and Consusion of Battel, one Reg• … ment or Company chargeth another of the same Army, slaughtering and destroying their own dear Friends, engaged on the same side,
Sometime through mistake in the Hurry and Confusion of Battle, one Reg• … meant or Company charges Another of the same Army, slaughtering and destroying their own dear Friends, engaged on the same side,
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So through Darkness, Confusions, Mis understandings, and Mis-representations of Persons and Actions in an Hour of Temptation, it comes to pass that Brethren contend and quarrel,
So through Darkness, Confusions, Miss understandings, and Misrepresentations of Persons and Actions in an Hour of Temptation, it comes to pass that Brothers contend and quarrel,
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lest we bl• … ndly and pr• … pitately run over and ruine, hack and hew down ou• … Friends and Brot• … under the notion of Enemies. Oh make and Maintain Peace among your selves, you Sould• … ers and Military Companies of J• … sus Christ A Cessation of Arms for the Present is not enough.
lest we bl• … ndly and pr• … pitately run over and ruin, hack and hew down ou• … Friends and Brot• … under the notion of Enemies. O make and Maintain Peace among your selves, you Sould• … ers and Military Companies of J• … sus christ A Cessation of Arms for the Present is not enough.
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lest a Common Enemy prove the only effectual Mediatour between the Brethren at variance, and a pacification be made at last by such Instruments and Means as neither Party will have any joy or pleasure in.
lest a Common Enemy prove the only effectual Mediator between the Brothers At variance, and a pacification be made At last by such Instruments and Means as neither Party will have any joy or pleasure in.
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And the Blessing of the Peace-maker be upon the heads of those persons that shall be graciously instrumental in Gods way to settle a good and lasting Peace and Correspondence among these Churches,
And the Blessing of the Peacemaker be upon the Heads of those Persons that shall be graciously instrumental in God's Way to settle a good and lasting Peace and Correspondence among these Churches,
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7. Make it your chief care and business all the time of your Warfare to please your Great General the Lord of Hosts, the Lord Iesus Christ in all things.
7. Make it your chief care and business all the time of your Warfare to please your Great General the Lord of Hosts, the Lord Iesus christ in all things.
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That is the property of a good Souldier, 2 Tim. 2. 4. He design• … to please his Commander in chief, by a ready Obedience. This was the singular commendation of the Centurions Souldiers, Mat. 8. 9. Luk. 7. 8. No Men are under more absolute Command then Souldiers, that must not dispute,
That is the property of a good Soldier, 2 Tim. 2. 4. He design• … to please his Commander in chief, by a ready obedience. This was the singular commendation of the Centurions Soldiers, Mathew 8. 9. Luk. 7. 8. No Men Are under more absolute Command then Soldiers, that must not dispute,
In like manner do you observe all the Orders of the Lord Jesus, obey all his Words of Command, adventure upon the hottest and hardest pieces of Service, when he requires it;
In like manner do you observe all the Order of the Lord jesus, obey all his Words of Command, adventure upon the hottest and Hardest Pieces of Service, when he requires it;
Obey them that have the Rule over you, is one great word of Command which our Lord & Saviour gives, Heb. 13. 7, 17. Though I am as truly & heartily opposite to the Presbyterian Perswasion (with due respect to the Piety and Learning,
Obey them that have the Rule over you, is one great word of Command which our Lord & Saviour gives, Hebrew 13. 7, 17. Though I am as truly & heartily opposite to the Presbyterian Persuasion (with due respect to the Piety and Learning,
and Orthodexy and Excellent Abilities and Accomplishments of those our Fellow-Brethren, and Souldiers that march on that side of the way, be it spoken) wherein it lies in direct Opposition to the Substantials of the Congregational-way, as any of you:
and Orthodexy and Excellent Abilities and Accomplishments of those our Fellow brethren, and Soldiers that march on that side of the Way, be it spoken) wherein it lies in Direct Opposition to the Substantials of the Congregational way, as any of you:
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and though I am remote enough from the intention of improving the Text but now mentioned, to the establishing of such an Absolute and Arbitrary Rule in the Presbytery, as is really inconsistent,
and though I am remote enough from the intention of improving the Text but now mentioned, to the establishing of such an Absolute and Arbitrary Rule in the Presbytery, as is really inconsistent,
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yet I am sure that all are not Guides, Overseers, and Rulers, but that there are Rulers and Ruled, the Governours and the Governed in all particular Churches according the Sovereign Institution of Jesus Christ;
yet I am sure that all Are not Guides, Overseers, and Rulers, but that there Are Rulers and Ruled, the Governors and the Governed in all particular Churches according the Sovereign Institution of jesus christ;
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there are Officers and Private Souldiers according to the appointment of our Lord General: And I must say freely, that that way of Church-Government that allows not the Rule,
there Are Officers and Private Soldiers according to the appointment of our Lord General: And I must say freely, that that Way of Church-Government that allows not the Rule,
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and entangled with the World and the Affairs thereof, and thereby rendred less disposed to the service of Christ in their Christian Warfare? Certainly inordinate Affection to the thing of his VVorld, and over eager pursuit of them doth in no wise become a good Souldier of Christ.
and entangled with the World and the Affairs thereof, and thereby rendered less disposed to the service of christ in their Christian Warfare? Certainly inordinate Affection to the thing of his World, and over eager pursuit of them does in no wise become a good Soldier of christ.
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When he hath done all, He is an unprofitable Servant, Luk. 1• …. 10. But my meaning is, be contented with what the Lord Jesus Christ affords you at present for your sustenance and encouragement.
When he hath done all, He is an unprofitable Servant, Luk. 1• …. 10. But my meaning is, be contented with what the Lord jesus christ affords you At present for your sustenance and encouragement.
and then he will pay you all your Arrears, over and over, and gratifie you for all your Service (such is his Grace) with that which you may comfortably subsist on to Eternity.
and then he will pay you all your Arrears, over and over, and gratify you for all your Service (such is his Grace) with that which you may comfortably subsist on to Eternity.
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Therefore I wou'd crave leave to Address my self here with a word or two of Encouragement to our Pious, Faithful, Honourable Rulers in their 〈 ◊ 〉, not as they are Christians only,
Therefore I would crave leave to Address my self Here with a word or two of Encouragement to our Pious, Faithful, Honourable Rulers in their 〈 ◊ 〉, not as they Are Christians only,
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but as they are Christian Magistrates also, and the Nursing Fathers of our Common-Wealth and Churches. It would indeed be a most importune and intollerable Thing, notorious Boldness and Rudeness in me this Day,
but as they Are Christian Magistrates also, and the Nursing Father's of our commonwealth and Churches. It would indeed be a most importune and intolerable Thing, notorious Boldness and Rudeness in me this Day,
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and on such an Occasion, to stand here and dictate to our Honourable Patriots and Worthies, or to direct and advise them about the particular management of their Civil Affairs.
and on such an Occasion, to stand Here and dictate to our Honourable Patriots and Worthies, or to Direct and Advice them about the particular management of their Civil Affairs.
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So it is the great Happiness of New-England that we have Persons of great worth and Wisdom, Integrity and Experience, ruling over us, and guiding us by the Skilfulness of their Hands; and such as have no need of the Instructions of such a piece of weakness and unworthiness as stands before you.
So it is the great Happiness of New england that we have Persons of great worth and Wisdom, Integrity and Experience, ruling over us, and guiding us by the Skilfulness of their Hands; and such as have no need of the Instructions of such a piece of weakness and unworthiness as Stands before you.
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not a Statesman, or projector. And therefore I am very faire from the Design of obtruding upon you (much Honoured my raw and indig• … sted Apprehensions about the Condition of your Affairs,
not a Statesman, or projector. And Therefore I am very fair from the Design of obtruding upon you (much Honoured my raw and indig• … stead Apprehensions about the Condition of your Affairs,
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But I would with all id• … lity, Respect and Affection, administer to you a word of Encouragement, in a 〈 ◊ 〉 Application of what hath been disco• … sed of the Christians Warfare in Gen• … ral to your W• … rfare in Special. You must Combate with Prophaneness, with turbulent He estes, with Blasphe• … ies, with Injust• … e, with Disorders of many Kinds:
But I would with all id• … lity, Respect and Affection, administer to you a word of Encouragement, in a 〈 ◊ 〉 Application of what hath been disco• … sed of the Christians Warfare in Gen• … Rat to your W• … rfare in Special. You must Combat with Profaneness, with turbulent He estes, with Blasphe• … ies, with Injust• … e, with Disorders of many Kinds:
and in so doing will be exposed to 〈 ◊ 〉 and hard Speeches, yea, to many 〈 ◊ 〉 and Discouragements, And if you should be ready sometimes to • … t in this pub• … ick 〈 ◊ 〉, and complain • … hat you are not able to bear this • … avy Burthen that is laid upon you:
and in so doing will be exposed to 〈 ◊ 〉 and hard Speeches, yea, to many 〈 ◊ 〉 and Discouragements, And if you should be ready sometime to • … tO in this pub• … ick 〈 ◊ 〉, and complain • … hat you Are not able to bear this • … avy Burden that is laid upon you:
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it would be no more then what we read of Moses, the meekest man, and one of the best accomplish• … d Leaders and Governours that ever was upon Earth, Numb 11. 11. 12, 14. The Eminoncy of your place and work makes you the more conspicuous, that you will be the fairet Mark for Setan, and his Instruments.
it would be no more then what we read of Moses, the Meekest man, and one of the best accomplish• … worser Leaders and Governors that ever was upon Earth, Numb 11. 11. 12, 14. The Eminoncy of your place and work makes you the more conspicuous, that you will be the fairet Mark for Satan, and his Instruments.
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You are Gods indeed in the Scripture Dialect (Psal. 82 1, 6.) but you are Men too, subject to the like passions, perturbations, Conflicts and Temptations, that other men are:
You Are God's indeed in the Scripture Dialect (Psalm 82 1, 6.) but you Are Men too, Subject to the like passion, perturbations, Conflicts and Temptations, that other men Are:
Your Places are High, end you dwell in the upper Region; but you are wiser then to look for nothing but Stilness and Serenity there, where you are not out of the way & walk of the Prince of the Power of the Air, who will be sure (if he can) to raise many a Storm and Tempest upon you.
Your Places Are High, end you dwell in the upper Region; but you Are Wiser then to look for nothing but Stillness and Serenity there, where you Are not out of the Way & walk of the Prince of the Power of the Air, who will be sure (if he can) to raise many a Storm and Tempest upon you.
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but if I should improve my Observations, and conjecture from what I have noted elsewhere, I might well conclude, that you have Difficulties more then enough before you in your way.
but if I should improve my Observations, and conjecture from what I have noted elsewhere, I might well conclude, that you have Difficulties more then enough before you in your Way.
and there may be some that (as it is said of the Dragon, that he stood before the Woman that was ready to be delivered, to devour her Child as soon as it was born, Rev. 12. 4. So) will be ready to stifle the Issues of your Counsels in the Birth, or to overlay them,
and there may be Some that (as it is said of the Dragon, that he stood before the Woman that was ready to be Delivered, to devour her Child as soon as it was born, Rev. 12. 4. So) will be ready to stifle the Issues of your Counsels in the Birth, or to overlay them,
O take Courage and acquit your selves as the good Souldiers of Christ, and • … aliant Worthies in your Warfare. You have growing Sins in a growing Common-wealth to grapple withal.
Oh take Courage and acquit your selves as the good Soldiers of christ, and • … aliant Worthies in your Warfare. You have growing Sins in a growing Commonwealth to grapple withal.
And if you have not Swords that are sharp enough, or long enough to reach, to do thorough Execution upon the Enemies of our peace, the God-provoking & State disturbing Sins & evils among us;
And if you have not Swords that Are sharp enough, or long enough to reach, to do through Execution upon the Enemies of our peace, the God-provoking & State disturbing Sins & evils among us;
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And the Lord bless you, (with the Honoured • … puties) at your great Councii of Warre, as I would take Liberty, th• … • … ay, • … o stile your General Assembly, where you are considering wh• … to do d• … b• … lare, to conquer and beat down the Sins and Disorders that lift up the Head amongst us,
And the Lord bless you, (with the Honoured • … puties) At your great Councii of War, as I would take Liberty, th• … • … ay, • … oh style your General Assembly, where you Are considering wh• … to do d• … b• … lare, to conquer and beatrice down the Sins and Disorders that lift up the Head among us,
I might also particularly apply this word of Encouragement to the pious an laborious Servants of the Lord in the work of the Ministry. O my Brethren and Fathers!
I might also particularly apply this word of Encouragement to the pious an laborious Servants of the Lord in the work of the Ministry. Oh my Brothers and Father's!
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you are the good Souldiers of Jesus Christ in a peculiar manner, 2 Tim. 2. 3. Paul calls Epaphroditus the Pastor of the Church of the Philippians, his Fellow-Souldier, Phil. 2. 25. Both E• … raordinary and ordinary Church-Officers are Souldiers. Your Life is a Warfare in a way of Specialty. Besides the Enemies you have to Engage with as you are Christians, you have Enemies also to conflict with as you are Ministers.
you Are the good Soldiers of jesus christ in a peculiar manner, 2 Tim. 2. 3. Paul calls Epaphroditus the Pastor of the Church of the Philippians, his Fellow-Souldier, Philip 2. 25. Both E• … extraordinary and ordinary Church-Officers Are Soldiers. Your Life is a Warfare in a Way of Specialty. Beside the Enemies you have to Engage with as you Are Christians, you have Enemies also to conflict with as you Are Ministers.
but of their Vices, which must be opposed and combated withal You have Unruliness, Disorderly Behaviour, Prejudices, Reproaches, base Nick-names, hard Usage, and injurious dealings among men;
but of their Vices, which must be opposed and combated withal You have Unruliness, Disorderly Behaviour, Prejudices, Reproaches, base Nicknames, hard Usage, and injurious dealings among men;
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the Pride, Ignorance, Obstinacy, Unfruitfulness, and Ingratitude of some you have to do with, besides your particular Temptations from Satan (who maligns the Ministers of Christ more then other men) to conflict and combate withal.
the Pride, Ignorance, Obstinacy, Unfruitfulness, and Ingratitude of Some you have to do with, beside your particular Temptations from Satan (who maligns the Ministers of christ more then other men) to conflict and combat withal.
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Some of you may be in Pauls Case, Fears within, and Fightings without, and Trouble on ev• … ry side, 2 Cor. 7 5. You are Souldiers and must expect Knocks and Blows in your Warfare: but you may be assured of a most Glorious Victory. We live in • … imes of great Degeneracy,
some of you may be in Paul's Case, Fears within, and Fightings without, and Trouble on ev• … Rye side, 2 Cor. 7 5. You Are Soldiers and must expect Knocks and Blows in your Warfare: but you may be assured of a most Glorious Victory. We live in • … imes of great Degeneracy,
Times wherein Satan industriously instills and infuses endless Jealousies and prejudices into the Heads and Hearts of People concerning the Faithful Ministers of the Gospel.
Times wherein Satan industriously instills and infuses endless Jealousies and prejudices into the Heads and Hearts of People Concerning the Faithful Ministers of the Gospel.
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As the King of Syria said to his Captains, Fight neither with small nor Great, save only wi• … h the King of Israel, 1 King. 22. 31. So doth Satan seem to say to his Follower• … at this Day;
As the King of Syria said to his Captains, Fight neither with small nor Great, save only wi• … h the King of Israel, 1 King. 22. 31. So does Satan seem to say to his Follower• … At this Day;
Prayers and Tears and Ministerial Au• … horitative Dispensation of the word and Ordinances of Christ, with Courage And undaunted Resolution, are the VVeapons of your Warfare, which are not Carnal, but Sp• … ritual and mighty throug• … God assisting, 2 Cor. 10 4. And if it would not sound too much like the Word of a Commander; if it were not too much Boldness and Arrogance, I would say to my Reverend Fathers and Brethren, Fellow Souldiers Stand to your Arms. The Day is your own,
Prayers and Tears and Ministerial Au• … horitative Dispensation of the word and Ordinances of christ, with Courage And undaunted Resolution, Are the VVeapons of your Warfare, which Are not Carnal, but Sp• … ritual and mighty throug• … God assisting, 2 Cor. 10 4. And if it would not found too much like the Word of a Commander; if it were not too much Boldness and Arrogance, I would say to my Reverend Father's and Brothers, Fellow Soldiers Stand to your Arms. The Day is your own,
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I shall say no more to you but in the words of the Lord to the Prophe• …, • … er. 1. 18, 19. The Lord hath made you Defenced Cities, Iron Pillars, and Brazen Walls;
I shall say no more to you but in the words of the Lord to the Prophe• …, • … er. 1. 18, 19. The Lord hath made you Defenced Cities, Iron Pillars, and Brazen Walls;
As the Priesis were ordered by the Lord to give a Word of Encouragement to the People of Israel, when they were approaching to Batrel aganst their Enemies, Deut. 20 3, 4. So give me leave at the Head of this Christian Camp here Assembled before the Lord, to bespeak the Israel of God, and to say, Let not your Hearts Faint, Fear not,
As the Priesis were ordered by the Lord to give a Word of Encouragement to the People of Israel, when they were approaching to Barrel against their Enemies, Deuteronomy 20 3, 4. So give me leave At the Head of this Christian Camp Here Assembled before the Lord, to bespeak the Israel of God, and to say, Let not your Hearts Faint, fear not,
For the Lord your God (even your great Lord General, the Lord Iesus Christ) is he that goeth with you to sight for you against your Enemies, and to save you.
For the Lord your God (even your great Lord General, the Lord Iesus christ) is he that Goes with you to sighed for you against your Enemies, and to save you.
strengthen ye the weak Hands, and confirm the feeble Kn• … es, Isai 35. 3, 4. You are it may be Buffeted with Satans Messenger, pained with the Thorn in the Flesh, Molested and Tortured (as persons held upon the Rack) with Temptations to Atheism,
strengthen you the weak Hands, and confirm the feeble Kn• … es, Isaiah 35. 3, 4. You Are it may be Buffeted with Satan Messenger, pained with the Thorn in the Flesh, Molested and Tortured (as Persons held upon the Rack) with Temptations to Atheism,
and Unbelief, with Blasphemons Injections, and Amazing Suggestions, Tormented with the poysonous fiery Dares and Arrows of that evil one, Combated with • … shly, VVorldly Lusts and Corruptions that give you no rest.
and Unbelief, with Blasphemous Injections, and Amazing Suggestions, Tormented with the poisonous fiery Dares and Arrows of that evil one, Combated with • … shly, Worldly Lustiest and Corruptions that give you no rest.
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And if you are Foiled, get up again by Repentance, and renew the Combat in the strength of Christ, and never ask Quarter, or make a Surrender of your selves to the Will of your Enemies;
And if you Are Foiled, get up again by Repentance, and renew the Combat in the strength of christ, and never ask Quarter, or make a Surrender of your selves to the Will of your Enemies;
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Possibly (O Believer) thou hast been sleeping in the Lap of some Daliloh, and hast lost thy strength, and art • … en into the Hands of the Philistine• …, that have bound thee with Pett• … s, and made thee to Grinde (which is the sad condition which some Christian Souldiers through Security reduce themselves unto) yet let me tell th• … for thy Encouragement, that though thy Locks are shaven off,
Possibly (Oh Believer) thou hast been sleeping in the Lap of Some Daliloh, and haste lost thy strength, and art • … en into the Hands of the Philistine• …, that have bound thee with Pett• … s, and made thee to Grind (which is the sad condition which Some Christian Soldiers through Security reduce themselves unto) yet let me tell th• … for thy Encouragement, that though thy Locks Are shaved off,
and thou shalt 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of those Ph• … stines. Let all the Followers of Christ be warned by the Falls and Surprizes of themselves and others to stand upon their Guard,
and thou shalt 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of those Ph• … stines. Let all the Followers of christ be warned by the Falls and Surprises of themselves and Others to stand upon their Guard,
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The Lord will shortly deliver you from Sin and Sorrow, and the S• … res of an evil World, and bruise Satan under your Feet, Rom. 16. 20. The God of peace shall do it for you,
The Lord will shortly deliver you from since and Sorrow, and the S• … Rest of an evil World, and bruise Satan under your Feet, Rom. 16. 20. The God of peace shall do it for you,
They are wholly unacquainted with the Mystery of the Gospel, the Efficacy of the Performances of Jesus Christ, the orderly way of improving the Satisfaction, Merit and Intercession,
They Are wholly unacquainted with the Mystery of the Gospel, the Efficacy of the Performances of jesus christ, the orderly Way of improving the Satisfaction, Merit and Intercession,
and what course do they fix upon? Truly they think to Vanquish their Corruptions in the strength of their Vo• … s, and Fastings and Pe• … nances, and self-devised, self-• … acerating Austerities;
and what course do they fix upon? Truly they think to Vanquish their Corruptions in the strength of their Vo• … s, and Fastings and Pe• … nances, and self-devised, self-• … acerating Austerities;
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which may possibly kill the Natural Man, but will never destroy the Corrupt Old Man: and to fright away Satan (the tame and timerous Devil) with their Crossings and Holy-Water, and such like Fopperic• ….
which may possibly kill the Natural Man, but will never destroy the Corrupt Old Man: and to fright away Satan (the tame and timorous devil) with their Crossings and Holy water, and such like Fopperic• ….
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That which lies at the bottome of all their Miscarriages in this business is, that they know not how to improve the Lord Jesus in order to the Defeat and Overthrow of their Spiritual Adve• … saries:
That which lies At the bottom of all their Miscarriages in this business is, that they know not how to improve the Lord jesus in order to the Defeat and Overthrow of their Spiritual Adve• … saries:
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and yet all end in Shame and Disappointment. 〈 ◊ 〉 you see that all the Victories and Conquests which Believers obtain are through him that loved them; even the Lord Iesus Christ.
and yet all end in Shame and Disappointment. 〈 ◊ 〉 you see that all the Victories and Conquests which Believers obtain Are through him that loved them; even the Lord Iesus christ.
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Much should have been said here about that sulne• … of Provision that is laid up in Jesus Christ for the support, Relief and Assistance of Believers in their Conflicts,
Much should have been said Here about that sulne• … of Provision that is laid up in jesus christ for the support, Relief and Assistance of Believers in their Conflicts,
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3. Acknowledge the Love of God in Christ, and bless the God and Father 〈 ◊ 〉 our Lord • … esus Christ for all your partial and present Victories and Conques• … 〈 ◊ 〉 any of your Engagements with the Enemies of your Souls.
3. Acknowledge the Love of God in christ, and bless the God and Father 〈 ◊ 〉 our Lord • … Esus christ for all your partial and present Victories and Conques• … 〈 ◊ 〉 any of your Engagements with the Enemies of your Souls.
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& the Souldiers of Jesus Christ in any Conflicts with your own Corruptions, or Satans Temptations? Oh remember that it is through the Love of God in Christ that you Prevail and Conquer:
& the Soldiers of jesus christ in any Conflicts with your own Corruptions, or Satan Temptations? O Remember that it is through the Love of God in christ that you Prevail and Conquer:
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When 〈 ◊ 〉 and his People went forth against that great Multitude of Moabites, Ammonites, and the Inhabitants of M• … unt Seir with full assurance from the Lord of Victory;
When 〈 ◊ 〉 and his People went forth against that great Multitude of Moabites, Ammonites, and the Inhabitants of M• … unt Seir with full assurance from the Lord of Victory;
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and say, Praise the Lord, for his m• … cy e• … dureth for ever, 2 Chron. 20 21. They met the Enemy with Thanksgiving in their Mouths for promised and assured Victory.
and say, Praise the Lord, for his m• … cy e• … dureth for ever, 2 Chronicles 20 21. They met the Enemy with Thanksgiving in their Mouths for promised and assured Victory.
and they returned to Ierusalem with Psalteries, and Ha• … ps and Trumpets unto the House of the Lord, ver. 26, 28. In like manner Believers have Assurance from the Lord of the utter Defeat and Overthrow,
and they returned to Ierusalem with Psalteries, and Ha• … psalm and Trumpets unto the House of the Lord, ver. 26, 28. In like manner Believers have Assurance from the Lord of the utter Defeat and Overthrow,
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and may well go forth against their Enemies in the strength of the Lord, with the High praises of God in their Mouth, and a two edged Sword in their hand,
and may well go forth against their Enemies in the strength of the Lord, with the High praises of God in their Mouth, and a two edged Sword in their hand,
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And when they obtained any signal Victory in this or that particular Engagement with their Spiritual Enemies, what should they do but give the name of Berac• … 〈 ◊ 〉 their 〈 ◊ 〉 and Places of Retirement,
And when they obtained any signal Victory in this or that particular Engagement with their Spiritual Enemies, what should they do but give the name of Berac• … 〈 ◊ 〉 their 〈 ◊ 〉 and Places of Retirement,
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and bless the Lord and his Holy Name (in which they are to set up their Banners (Psal. 20 5.) and through which they have done valiantly, and trodden down all their Enemi• … s, Psal. • … 8. 〈 ◊ 〉) with their Souls and all that is within them.
and bless the Lord and his Holy Name (in which they Are to Set up their Banners (Psalm 20 5.) and through which they have done valiantly, and trodden down all their Enemi• … s, Psalm • … 8. 〈 ◊ 〉) with their Souls and all that is within them.
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yet be sure to erect a Trophy, and rear up a Monumental Pillar of thankful Acknowledgement and Remembrance to the Power and Grace and Love of God in Christ, upon every partial and particular Victory you obtai• … in the Field against them.
yet be sure to erect a Trophy, and rear up a Monumental Pillar of thankful Acknowledgement and Remembrance to the Power and Grace and Love of God in christ, upon every partial and particular Victory you obtai• … in the Field against them.
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4. Lastly, Wait, a• … d Pray, and Look, and Long for that Glorious Day, when your Warfare shall be ended, and you shall go out of the Field Victorious,
4. Lastly, Wait, a• … worser Pray, and Look, and Long for that Glorious Day, when your Warfare shall be ended, and you shall go out of the Field Victorious,
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〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 gitime cer• … are (saith Iudicious Calvin) est pro• … qui certamen quant• … 〈 ◊ 〉 quoad Lex praescribit: • … quis sibi modum ante tempus definiat.
〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 gitime cer• … Are (Says Judicious calvin) est pro• … qui certamen quant• … 〈 ◊ 〉 quoad Lex praescribit: • … quis sibi modum ante Tempus definiat.
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• … erseverance in a Course of Running and Wrestling, and Combating, with Patience, and Submission to the good will of God, is the Duty of every Christian.
• … erseverance in a Course of Running and Wrestling, and Combating, with Patience, and Submission to the good will of God, is the Duty of every Christian.
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and to wait (with Hope and Desire) all the Dayes of their Appointed 〈 ◊ 〉 or of their Warfare (as the Original hath it) 〈 ◊ 〉 th• … ir change come, Job.
and to wait (with Hope and Desire) all the Days of their Appointed 〈 ◊ 〉 or of their Warfare (as the Original hath it) 〈 ◊ 〉 th• … ir change come, Job.
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〈 ◊ 〉. 14. that happy great Change, when their present Warfare shall be changed into everlasting peace and rest from trouble, and their Helmets sh• … ll be changed into Cro• … ns of everlasting Ioy upon their Heads,
〈 ◊ 〉. 14. that happy great Change, when their present Warfare shall be changed into everlasting peace and rest from trouble, and their Helmets sh• … ll be changed into Cro• … ns of everlasting Joy upon their Heads,
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and their Swords and Spears (not beaten into Flow-shares and Pruning-hooks, as Isai. 2. 4 but) changed into Palms in their hands in token of assured Victory and Triumph.
and their Swords and Spears (not beaten into Flow-shares and Pruning-hooks, as Isaiah 2. 4 but) changed into Palms in their hands in token of assured Victory and Triumph.
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And when you are beset and encumbred, and engaged in any hot dispute with your Enemies, Look upwards, and Sigh to Heaven, as for present Assistance and Enablement,
And when you Are beset and encumbered, and engaged in any hight dispute with your Enemies, Look upward, and Sighs to Heaven, as for present Assistance and Enablement,
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With this word I shou'd have concluded and issued the whole Discou• … and put an End to the present Engagement; but that I conceive it may • … e rationally expected that I should address my self in the close (in a word • … r two at least) to the Military men, the worthy and much Honoured Gen• … men, that have pressed and called me forth to the Service of this Day ▪ I need not tell you that I am no Souldier.
With this word I should have concluded and issued the Whole Discou• … and put an End to the present Engagement; but that I conceive it may • … e rationally expected that I should address my self in the close (in a word • … r two At least) to the Military men, the worthy and much Honoured Gen• … men, that have pressed and called me forth to the Service of this Day ▪ I need not tell you that I am no Soldier.
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Possibly mine ine• … t Usage of some Military and Mar• … ial phrases in the past Discourse may but too plainly • … ll you, that I am but little acquainted with the Military Science or Faculty. I am no Friend to warre,
Possibly mine ine• … tO Usage of Some Military and Mar• … Jal phrases in the past Discourse may but too plainly • … ll you, that I am but little acquainted with the Military Science or Faculty. I am no Friend to war,
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O when will th• … s Ir• … n-Age expire, • … nd that glorious Morn appear, that Lightsome Day dawn, wherein the Nations shall be• … t their Swords into • … lough-Shears,
Oh when will th• … s Ir• … n-Age expire, • … and that glorious Morn appear, that Lightsome Day dawn, wherein the nations shall be• … tO their Swords into • … lough-Shears,
and t• … eir Spea• … s into Pruning-Hooks, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall Nation l• … ft up Sword against Nation, • … or t• … e So• … s of men learn 〈 ◊ 〉 any more? The God of Peace will certainly put an end unto these 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, In the mean time it is the wisdom and duty of the people of God • … o improve all Advantages that are providentially put into their Hands, to secure their peace and precious Enjoyments,
and t• … eir Spea• … s into Pruning-Hooks, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall nation l• … ft up Sword against nation, • … or t• … e So• … s of men Learn 〈 ◊ 〉 any more? The God of Peace will Certainly put an end unto these 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉, In the mean time it is the Wisdom and duty of the people of God • … oh improve all Advantages that Are providentially put into their Hands, to secure their peace and precious Enjoyments,
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Davids Mar• … l mighty men are Cataloguised in holy writ, as men of Renow• … and worthy to be had in Honourable Remembrance: And surely the Gentlemen among us that are men of Skill and Conduct, and expertness in Military affairs should not be s• … ghted or discouraged.
Davids Mar• … l mighty men Are Cataloguised in holy writ, as men of Renow• … and worthy to be had in Honourable Remembrance: And surely the Gentlemen among us that Are men of Skill and Conduct, and expertness in Military affairs should not be s• … ghted or discouraged.
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Considering that I was not (unless I mistook my Summons) to make a Military Oration (which is more proper for some Gentleman of that Profession) but to preach a Sermon, on a Military occasion, that might be of Use (if the Lord please) to the whole Assembly. I have weakly,
Considering that I was not (unless I mistook my Summons) to make a Military Oration (which is more proper for Some Gentleman of that Profession) but to preach a Sermon, on a Military occasion, that might be of Use (if the Lord please) to the Whole Assembly. I have weakly,
but designedly endeavoured to imitate and tread in the steps of our Blessed Saviour (the Ca• … ain of our Salvation, Heb. 2 10. with whom it was usual and Customa• … y in the Days of his Commoration and Converse upon Ear• … h, to take the least Hint to make a Sp• … ritual U• … e and Advantage of Common Things, and to improve obvious Occasions and Occurrences in a Pa• … abelical, Alleg-rical, and Spiritual way.
but designedly endeavoured to imitate and tread in the steps of our Blessed Saviour (the Ca• … ain of our Salvation, Hebrew 2 10. with whom it was usual and Customa• … y in the Days of his Commoration and Converse upon Ear• … h, to take the least Hint to make a Sp• … ritual U• … e and Advantage of Common Things, and to improve obvious Occasions and Occurrences in a Pa• … abelical, Alleg-rical, and Spiritual Way.
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In like manner I have taken Rise and Advantage from the Military occasions of this Day to discourse (as the Lord ha• … h enabled of the Spiritual and • … stian Warfare. Souldiers love to hear of Battels at Land or Sea, of Victories and Triumphs, and the Cons• … quents thereof, the Sp• … ils, the Plunder, the Booty, the Re• … ds of Gallantry and good Behaviour in such • … ngagements:
In like manner I have taken Rise and Advantage from the Military occasions of this Day to discourse (as the Lord ha• … h enabled of the Spiritual and • … stian Warfare. Soldiers love to hear of Battles At Land or Sea, of Victories and Triumphos, and the Cons• … quents thereof, the Sp• … ils, the Plunder, the Booty, the Re• … ds of Gallantry and good Behaviour in such • … ngagements:
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unless you have so sarre put on the Artillery man this morning, that you have also put off the Christian Souldier. I shall say further (by way of Defence and Apology) that what I have disc• … sed may be of great Use unto the Gentl• … men I am speaking to in their M• … tary Ca• … ity.
unless you have so sarre put on the artillery man this morning, that you have also put off the Christian Soldier. I shall say further (by Way of Defence and Apology) that what I have disc• … sed may be of great Use unto the Gentl• … men I am speaking to in their M• … tarry Ca• … City.
That which cond• … ces • … o the making of men good Cori• … ns hath a general Influence into the due department of men in all Capacit• … es and 〈 ◊ 〉. That man that • … th Conquered and Subdued Himself will know how to command,
That which cond• … ces • … oh the making of men good Cori• … ns hath a general Influence into the due department of men in all Capacit• … es and 〈 ◊ 〉. That man that • … th Conquered and Subdued Himself will know how to command,
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Such a • … an will give serious and conscionable Attendance to the Improvement of all means affoarded him, that may accomplish Him in a Military way, and furnish Him with Skill and De• … terity, whereby He may be enabled to fight the Lords • … attels against I• … jurious and malignant Adversari• … s. He will depend on that God that teacheth his H• … s to warre,
Such a • … an will give serious and conscionable Attendance to the Improvement of all means afforded him, that may accomplish Him in a Military Way, and furnish Him with Skill and De• … terity, whereby He may be enabled to fight the lords • … attels against I• … jurious and malignant Adversari• … s. He will depend on that God that Teaches his H• … s to war,
and his Fingers to sight, (Psal. 144. 1.) and umpires or determines the success• … s and Events of all Military Engagements according to the Counsel of his own will, sometimes contrary to the Law and Common Rule of second Causes: So that the Battel is not alwayes to the strong,
and his Fingers to sighed, (Psalm 144. 1.) and umpires or determines the success• … s and Events of all Military Engagements according to the Counsel of his own will, sometime contrary to the Law and Common Rule of second Causes: So that the Battle is not always to the strong,
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as well as other Affairs, Ecc• … es. 9. 11. He will go forth, when God calls to the Defence of Civil and Religious Liberties in the strength of the Lord, and not in his own might or Sufficiency, having had such sensible and instructing Experience, that all his Spiritual and grea• … er Conquests are acquired through him that loved Him.
as well as other Affairs, Ecc• … es. 9. 11. He will go forth, when God calls to the Defence of Civil and Religious Liberties in the strength of the Lord, and not in his own might or Sufficiency, having had such sensible and instructing Experience, that all his Spiritual and grea• … er Conquests Are acquired through him that loved Him.
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He will be one of the Legio Fulmina t• …, the thundring Legion, that by their powerful and princely Prayers will obtain signal Victories over their Enemies.
He will be one of the Legion thunderbolts t• …, the thundering Legion, that by their powerful and princely Prayers will obtain signal Victories over their Enemies.
He that (through the Grace and st• … ength of Christ) hath conquered Sin, and Self, and Satan, and an evil World, and is sure to conquer his last Enemy Death (which is the happy Condition of a Christian Souldier) will not fear the Face of any man in a Righteous Cause,
He that (through the Grace and st• … ength of christ) hath conquered since, and Self, and Satan, and an evil World, and is sure to conquer his last Enemy Death (which is the happy Condition of a Christian Soldier) will not Fear the Face of any man in a Righteous Cause,
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and Coward se, and acqui• … H• … mself in all respects as a Magna• … imous Person, who hath Deliverance from the fear of Death, to the Bondage whereof all men are naturally Subject, H• … b. 2. 15. He that expects to gain by dying (as that Champion Paul did, P• … l. 1 21.) and therefore H• … es rather then Fears to dy, will not be afraid of the • … oint of the Sw• … d or mouth of the Canon,
and Coward se, and acqui• … H• … mself in all respects as a Magna• … imous Person, who hath Deliverance from the Fear of Death, to the Bondage whereof all men Are naturally Subject, H• … b. 2. 15. He that expects to gain by dying (as that Champion Paul did, P• … l. 1 21.) and Therefore H• … es rather then Fears to die, will not be afraid of the • … oint of the Sw• … worser or Mouth of the Canon,
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walt wil• … not that man do that hath the Spirit and Valour of a Christian So• … ldier? He will not be act• … d o• … the pride, and Ambition, and vain glorious Ham• … r or mercenary Spirit that other Souldiers are car• … ied with,
walt wil• … not that man do that hath the Spirit and Valour of a Christian So• … ldier? He will not be act• … worser o• … the pride, and Ambition, and vain glorious Ham• … r or mercenary Spirit that other Soldiers Are car• … ied with,
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but will bear upon the Grea• … ness of his God, and the Goodnese of his Ca• … s, and so jeo• … ard Himself in the H• … gh pla• … es of the Field. These and the l• … ke Thing• … considered, my Discourse may not seem to be wholly Forreig• …, or unaccommodable to the affairs of this day.
but will bear upon the Grea• … ness of his God, and the Goodness of his Ca• … s, and so jeo• … ard Himself in the H• … Gh pla• … es of the Field. These and the l• … ke Thing• … considered, my Discourse may not seem to be wholly Forreig• …, or unaccommodable to the affairs of this day.
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Whether it hath been perts• … at and proper to the Design and Business of the Day is lest to the judgement of my 〈 ◊ 〉. But sure I am that I have discoursed of the Best and 〈 ◊ 〉 Important Warfare, and the most desireable and glorious Victory and 〈 ◊ 〉.
Whither it hath been perts• … At and proper to the Design and Business of the Day is lest to the judgement of my 〈 ◊ 〉. But sure I am that I have discoursed of the Best and 〈 ◊ 〉 Important Warfare, and the most desirable and glorious Victory and 〈 ◊ 〉.
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And though I cannot but approve and commend and wish the prosperous Continuance of your Trainings and Artillery-Exercises: Yet behold (as Paul speaks in another Case, 1 Cor. 12. 31.) I have been shewing you a more excellent way.
And though I cannot but approve and commend and wish the prosperous Continuance of your Trainings and Artillery-Exercises: Yet behold (as Paul speaks in Another Case, 1 Cor. 12. 31.) I have been showing you a more excellent Way.
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And happy will that man be that at the end of his Race, and when he is marching out of the Field, shall be able to say (as that great Apostle and Renowned Souldier of Jesus Christ, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8.) I have fought a good fight, I have finished the Course of my Warfare:
And happy will that man be that At the end of his Raze, and when he is marching out of the Field, shall be able to say (as that great Apostle and Renowned Soldier of jesus christ, 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8.) I have fought a good fight, I have finished the Course of my Warfare:
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and henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Iudge, shall give me at the Blessed Day of his Glorious Appearing. FINIS.
and henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me At the Blessed Day of his Glorious Appearing. FINIS.
