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Luke 3.14. former part. And the Souldiers likewise demanded of him saying, And what shall we do?Lycia 3.14. former part. And the Soldiers likewise demanded of him saying, And what shall we do?
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WHen the Watchman (like Ezekiel ) is set upon the Tower, if he blow not Trumpet when he discerns the Sword coming,
WHen the Watchman (like Ezekielem) is Set upon the Tower, if he blow not Trumpet when he discerns the Sword coming,
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though the People die in their Iniquity, their Blood will be required at the Watchman's hand:
though the People die in their Iniquity, their Blood will be required At the Watchman's hand:
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But if he warn them to prepare for Battel, and they securely slight the Alarm, he delivers his own Soul from guilt,
But if he warn them to prepare for Battle, and they securely slight the Alarm, he delivers his own Soul from guilt,
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though they all perish by their careless inadvertency.
though they all perish by their careless inadvertency.
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Having for this end therefore received our Orders, if we discharge our Duty with faithfulness and alacrity, we have a reward given us far above the merit of our Action, a Glorious Crown outweighing all intervening Difficulties;
Having for this end Therefore received our Order, if we discharge our Duty with faithfulness and alacrity, we have a reward given us Far above the merit of our Actium, a Glorious Crown outweighing all intervening Difficulties;
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But if we either desert our Station before we are reliev'd, our Superior Officer finds us sleeping,
But if we either desert our Station before we Are relieved, our Superior Officer finds us sleeping,
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or the Enemy chance to make his Approaches, before we have given sufficient warning, we die then, without mercy,
or the Enemy chance to make his Approaches, before we have given sufficient warning, we die then, without mercy,
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as those that have been unfaithful to their Trust, and betrayed our Fellow Souldiers to the Adversary.
as those that have been unfaithful to their Trust, and betrayed our Fellow Soldiers to the Adversary.
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Now because the Race is not to the swift, nor the Battel to the Strong, nor Favour always to Men of skill, (as the wise Man informs us).
Now Because the Raze is not to the swift, nor the Battle to the Strong, nor Favour always to Men of skill, (as the wise Man informs us).
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It was a pious use among some Philosophers to begin their Lectures, as well as end, with Prayer;
It was a pious use among Some Philosophers to begin their Lectures, as well as end, with Prayer;
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and it was a custom among the Heathens, before they went to encounter an Enemy, to make some Observations from the Heavens;
and it was a custom among the heathens, before they went to encounter an Enemy, to make Some Observations from the Heavens;
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as if the one could not instruct with success, unless they had the influence of a superior Being,
as if the one could not instruct with success, unless they had the influence of a superior Being,
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nor the other Fight prosperously with their Enemies, without the smiles and approbation of the Gods. And though this has been sometimes abused to more unworthy designs,
nor the other Fight prosperously with their Enemies, without the smiles and approbation of the God's And though this has been sometime abused to more unworthy designs,
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when Men determined their own Resolutions, and then sought God to patronize their Villany;
when Men determined their own Resolutions, and then sought God to patronise their Villainy;
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vow'd first, and then made enquiry, and a long Prayer became the Prologue only to the devouring Widows Houses:
vowed First, and then made enquiry, and a long Prayer became the Prologue only to the devouring Widows Houses:
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Yet it well becomes the stoutest and most victorious Heroes to pray for success (when their Cause will bear it) before they attempt an Hazard and Encounter, that they may prepare themselves for another Life if the present should be lost;
Yet it well becomes the Stoutest and most victorious Heroes to pray for success (when their Cause will bear it) before they attempt an Hazard and Encounter, that they may prepare themselves for Another Life if the present should be lost;
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may deprecate Divine Wrath and Vengeance, that the Artillery may not play upon them from Above, that the Stars may not fight against them, the Clouds of Heaven fall upon a Worm,
may deprecate Divine Wrath and Vengeance, that the artillery may not play upon them from Above, that the Stars may not fight against them, the Clouds of Heaven fallen upon a Worm,
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and they may have no Enemy to encounter but the Men that are in Battalia before them.
and they may have no Enemy to encounter but the Men that Are in Battalions before them.
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For Military Men, that are sweltered continually in Smoak and Darkness, dwell in the midst of Blood and Wounds,
For Military Men, that Are sweltered continually in Smoke and Darkness, dwell in the midst of Blood and Wounds,
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and bear their Lives continually in their Hands;
and bear their Lives continually in their Hands;
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that travel in the midst of Noise and Storm, and cannot have the advantage of very frequent Retirements:
that travel in the midst of Noise and Storm, and cannot have the advantage of very frequent Retirements:
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that live always among the Dead, to whom the Graves are never shut, but, though glutted, gape for more;
that live always among the Dead, to whom the Graves Are never shut, but, though glutted, gape for more;
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should especially before their Enterprize not forget their last Encounter, that their Preparation may prevent a Surprize from Death, that it may not assault them sleeping in their Trenches,
should especially before their Enterprise not forget their last Encounter, that their Preparation may prevent a Surprise from Death, that it may not assault them sleeping in their Trenches,
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and possess them of eternal Misery before they are awake, to escape the Danger.
and possess them of Eternal Misery before they Are awake, to escape the Danger.
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When the Baptist therefore became the Herauld of the approaching Messiah, was commissioned to prepare for his Lords Reception,
When the Baptist Therefore became the Herald of the approaching Messiah, was commissioned to prepare for his lords Reception,
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now laid his Ax to the Root of the Tree loaded with the Vices of Men,
now laid his Ax to the Root of the Tree loaded with the Vices of Men,
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and preached the necessary Doctrine of Repentance:
and preached the necessary Doctrine of Repentance:
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They that heard him, surprized vvith the unexpected terror of the Lord, that smote their Breasts like a Clap of Thunder, being vvilling to escape that Fire, vvhich vvithout altering their course of Life, should assuredly consume what it could not purifie;
They that herd him, surprised with the unexpected terror of the Lord, that smote their Breasts like a Clap of Thunder, being willing to escape that Fire, which without altering their course of Life, should assuredly consume what it could not purify;
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began to enquire how they might escape the Wrath to come:
began to inquire how they might escape the Wrath to come:
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And whilst the Publicans and the People made their Address to St. John for his Directions to order their Lives;
And while the Publicans and the People made their Address to Saint John for his Directions to order their Lives;
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the Souldiers also, (what-ever wickedness may be supposed to attend the Camp) though they might not fear the Fury of an Enemy, were loth to dwell with Everlasting Burnings,
the Soldiers also, (whatever wickedness may be supposed to attend the Camp) though they might not Fear the Fury of an Enemy, were loath to dwell with Everlasting Burnings,
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and therefore demanded of him, saying, What shall we do? This was then the Souldiers Question;
and Therefore demanded of him, saying, What shall we do? This was then the Soldiers Question;
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and I doubt not but 'tis yours now:
and I doubt not but it's yours now:
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To answer therefore to your Demands, as well as the end of your appearance here, that the Sword may not slash the Gown in pieces,
To answer Therefore to your Demands, as well as the end of your appearance Here, that the Sword may not slash the Gown in Pieces,
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nor the Priest refuse to instruct the Souldier when he seeks the Law at his Mouth,
nor the Priest refuse to instruct the Soldier when he seeks the Law At his Mouth,
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because he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts;
Because he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts;
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since we come not here to consecrate any Villanous Design, to entitle God to the Works of the Devil,
since we come not Here to consecrate any Villainous Design, to entitle God to the Works of the devil,
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or to seal Conspiracy by a Sacrament;
or to seal conspiracy by a Sacrament;
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I shall in the handling these words, endeavour, 1. To view the Persons making the Demand. 2. Answer the Demand it self. First, For the Persons.
I shall in the handling these words, endeavour, 1. To view the Persons making the Demand. 2. Answer the Demand it self. First, For the Persons.
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These were Souldiers, a Profession consequent to the Fall of Adam, and the distinction of Mens Properties in the World, almost as ancient as Humane Societies;
These were Soldiers, a Profession consequent to the Fallen of Adam, and the distinction of Men's Properties in the World, almost as ancient as Humane Societies;
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without which, considering the depraved dispositions of Mankind, Prerogatives would be invaded by aspiring Men, Laws die for want of execution, the different Priviledges of Mankind would be confounded,
without which, considering the depraved dispositions of Mankind, Prerogatives would be invaded by aspiring Men, Laws die for want of execution, the different Privileges of Mankind would be confounded,
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and our Properties submit to every one that is either stronger or more subtil than our selves.
and our Properties submit to every one that is either Stronger or more subtle than our selves.
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Nor is this Profession more Ancient than Honourable, the Designs of it blazon the Glory of its Possessors, without any other Herauld but themselves, their Employment being either to gain or secure Peace;
Nor is this Profession more Ancient than Honourable, the Designs of it blazon the Glory of its Possessors', without any other Herald but themselves, their Employment being either to gain or secure Peace;
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They draw therefore their own Escutcheons with the Points of their Swords, their Hazards write their Names in Blood;
They draw Therefore their own Escutcheons with the Points of their Swords, their Hazards write their Names in Blood;
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they are entitled to Trophies by their Valour and Victories, and become a Root of Honour to Posterity.
they Are entitled to Trophies by their Valour and Victories, and become a Root of Honour to Posterity.
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Nay the great Titles that now distinguish the degrees of Men, were first drawn out of the Field, being there differenced by several Commands;
Nay the great Titles that now distinguish the Degrees of Men, were First drawn out of the Field, being there differenced by several Commands;
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and the honour of the Pike cannot be rendred less or new by that of the Gown, (and God forbid that any of us should fall out about it) since the Magistrate has his Sword too,
and the honour of the Pike cannot be rendered less or new by that of the Gown, (and God forbid that any of us should fallen out about it) since the Magistrate has his Sword too,
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and I hope he does not bear it in vain.
and I hope he does not bear it in vain.
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But I must not here vindicate the Honour only, but the Lawfulness of this Profession too,
But I must not Here vindicate the Honour only, but the Lawfulness of this Profession too,
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when the Sword is not lifted up to Slay the Innocent, nor used to Combate the Lord's Anointed. 'Tis true, indeed, the Christian Doctrine designing an universal Peace on Earth, (though by accident sends a Sword) delivers nothing of the State of War;
when the Sword is not lifted up to Slay the Innocent, nor used to Combat the Lord's Anointed. It's true, indeed, the Christian Doctrine designing an universal Peace on Earth, (though by accident sends a Sword) delivers nothing of the State of War;
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yet by its frequent allusions to it, translating its Rules, Words of Command, and Names of Weapons into the use of Christians,
yet by its frequent allusions to it, translating its Rules, Words of Command, and Names of Weapons into the use of Christians,
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and spiritualizing Warfare it self, without rebuke or contradiction to the thing;
and spiritualizing Warfare it self, without rebuke or contradiction to the thing;
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It seems to be a reasonable Conclusion, that our Saviour left the determination of this to the common Custom and Justice of the World.
It seems to be a reasonable Conclusion, that our Saviour left the determination of this to the Common Custom and justice of the World.
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And therefore the Answer of St. John Baptist, to the Demand made by the Souldiers in my Text,
And Therefore the Answer of Saint John Baptist, to the Demand made by the Soldiers in my Text,
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neither rebukes, nor inveighs at their Profession, but gives them some short Rules how to behave themselves in that capacity;
neither rebukes, nor inveighs At their Profession, but gives them Some short Rules how to behave themselves in that capacity;
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That they should not disturb their own Quarters, nor the Habitations of others, by either frightning or plundering the Innocent,
That they should not disturb their own Quarters, nor the Habitations of Others, by either frightening or plundering the Innocent,
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but be contented with their fixed Allowance;
but be contented with their fixed Allowance;
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to which must be added this too, That they must not Mutiny for want of Pay.
to which must be added this too, That they must not Mutiny for want of Pay.
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Thus also when Cornelius (who was Commander of part of that which amongst the Romans was called the Italian-Band ) was directed by an Angel to St. Peter, that this Apostle might inform him what he ought to do, ( Acts 10.) He did not tell him, what he was once told himself, They that use the Sword, shall perish by it;
Thus also when Cornelius (who was Commander of part of that which among the Romans was called the Italian-Band) was directed by an Angel to Saint Peter, that this Apostle might inform him what he ought to do, (Acts 10.) He did not tell him, what he was once told himself, They that use the Sword, shall perish by it;
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this being private and without Authority;
this being private and without authority;
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nor advised him to lay down his Commission, but acquainted him, That his Prayer was heard and his Alms had in remembrance before God;
nor advised him to lay down his Commission, but acquainted him, That his Prayer was herd and his Alms had in remembrance before God;
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and immediately preached the Gospel to him, with which it seems his Profession was consistent.
and immediately preached the Gospel to him, with which it seems his Profession was consistent.
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Nay our most Blessed and Glorious Lord himself, when he had the opportunity of conversing with another Captain, ( Luke 7.) does not at all reprove his Calling,
Nay our most Blessed and Glorious Lord himself, when he had the opportunity of conversing with Another Captain, (Lycia 7.) does not At all reprove his Calling,
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though he argued to Christs Authority from his own;
though he argued to Christ authority from his own;
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but heal'd his Servant whose health he had petitioned, and dismiss'd him with this honourable Eulogy;
but healed his Servant whose health he had petitioned, and dismissed him with this honourable Eulogy;
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I have not found so great Faith, no not in Israel. I have not found so great Faith, no not in Israel.
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Now though the Gospel is altogether silent as to the Case of Publick Wars, even whilst it prohibits private Revenge;
Now though the Gospel is altogether silent as to the Case of Public Wars, even while it prohibits private Revenge;
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because its Rules, if exactly followed, would certainly produce an Universal Peace:
Because its Rules, if exactly followed, would Certainly produce an Universal Peace:
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Yet Nature it self designing Man's Defence, (though it sent him naked into the World) by giving him reason to form Weapons by Art and Industry,
Yet Nature it self designing Man's Defence, (though it sent him naked into the World) by giving him reason to from Weapons by Art and Industry,
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when the Beasts are armed by their very shape and frame; And the Gospel no-where forbidding the lawful use of Arms;
when the Beasts Are armed by their very shape and frame; And the Gospel nowhere forbidding the lawful use of Arms;
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As in the case of private Injuries we are directed to appeal to publick Wrath, ( Rom. 12.19.) So in publick Mischiefs,
As in the case of private Injuries we Are directed to appeal to public Wrath, (Rom. 12.19.) So in public Mischiefs,
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when no satisfaction can be otherwise obtained, it must be lawful for Sovereign Powers to endeavour to regain that by force, which others have unjustly deprived them of,
when no satisfaction can be otherwise obtained, it must be lawful for Sovereign Powers to endeavour to regain that by force, which Others have unjustly deprived them of,
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and to resist violence offered to them:
and to resist violence offered to them:
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Because all these being co-ordinate under God, and acknowledging no Superior upon Earth, cannot make their Appeals for Justice against each other,
Because all these being coordinate under God, and acknowledging no Superior upon Earth, cannot make their Appeals for justice against each other,
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and therefore would be left without means of Defence or Reparation, should they not repel one Force by another, where Laws are silent and cannot speak;
and Therefore would be left without means of Defence or Reparation, should they not repel one Force by Another, where Laws Are silent and cannot speak;
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or if they do, Obedience is refused: Without this then, they could neither protect others nor themselves;
or if they do, obedience is refused: Without this then, they could neither Pact Others nor themselves;
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and for a Prince to be a Christian, would be, of all Men, to be most miserable.
and for a Prince to be a Christian, would be, of all Men, to be most miserable.
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This the Primitive Converts to the Faith well knew, and therefore refused not to serve the Emperors in their Wars,
This the Primitive Converts to the Faith well knew, and Therefore refused not to serve the Emperor's in their Wars,
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though they did to bow and sacrifice to their Idols, but flock'd to the Field in whole Legions,
though they did to bow and sacrifice to their Idols, but flocked to the Field in Whole Legions,
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when their Sovereigns Honour or Safety was endanger'd:
when their Sovereigns Honour or Safety was endangered:
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Nor are any now free from suspicion, who lay down their Arms in their Princes Cause, that they will not take them up in their own.
Nor Are any now free from suspicion, who lay down their Arms in their Princes Cause, that they will not take them up in their own.
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But though Publick Wars appear lawful, when the Cause is just; yet Civil Wars, betwixt Prince and Subject, will alwayes be Criminal on the Subjects part.
But though Public Wars appear lawful, when the Cause is just; yet Civil Wars, betwixt Prince and Subject, will always be Criminal on the Subject's part.
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For the Prince being in lawful Possession, will be the Defender, and the People Aggressors,
For the Prince being in lawful Possession, will be the Defender, and the People Aggressors,
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unless we are able to justifie Rebellion, and lift up our hands against the Lord's Anointed, with a better shew of Argument and Reason,
unless we Are able to justify Rebellion, and lift up our hands against the Lord's Anointed, with a better show of Argument and Reason,
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than because it has been done, or designing Men put it into our power:
than Because it has been done, or designing Men put it into our power:
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Such insinuations as Liberty of Conscience, and Priviledg of the Subject, when there is no unjust invasion of either, are stale and fulsome;
Such insinuations as Liberty of Conscience, and Privilege of the Subject, when there is no unjust invasion of either, Are stale and fulsome;
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the Design is smelt, like Gunpowder, at a distance;
the Design is smelled, like Gunpowder, At a distance;
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nor can we now so easily be cheated into our own ruine, to satisfie the Malice, Avarice, or Ambition of a few:
nor can we now so Easily be cheated into our own ruin, to satisfy the Malice, Avarice, or Ambition of a few:
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And certainly we must be infatuated or bewitch'd, if we are twice in the same Age vanquished by one little Stratagem.
And Certainly we must be infatuated or bewitched, if we Are twice in the same Age vanquished by one little Stratagem.
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Our Wounds are yet fresh and reeking; and though the Blood be stopp'd, and the Gash skin'd over, the Scar remains:
Our Wounds Are yet fresh and reeking; and though the Blood be stopped, and the Gash Skinned over, the Scar remains:
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But Charity, which has covered a multitude of Sins, should blot this out of our Memories, would others do the same from their Attempts and Writings. But alas!
But Charity, which has covered a multitude of Sins, should blot this out of our Memories, would Others do the same from their Attempts and Writings. But alas!
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we are forced sadly to remember, when Iniquity was established by a Law, and Men among us like those frantick Ephesians, in the celebration of their NONLATINALPHABET, beat out the Brains of all they met with in honour to their Gods,
we Are forced sadly to Remember, when Iniquity was established by a Law, and Men among us like those frantic Ephesians, in the celebration of their, beatrice out the Brains of all they met with in honour to their God's,
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when Clouds and Darkness overspread our Habitations, as if Damnation had been brought upon this other World.
when Clouds and Darkness overspread our Habitations, as if Damnation had been brought upon this other World.
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We have seen a Church (like Noah's Ark ) swimming in the midst of Waves and Tempest;
We have seen a Church (like Noah's Ark) swimming in the midst of Waves and Tempest;
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viewed the Heavens covered with Smoak, and our selves amazed in the midst of Thunder;
viewed the Heavens covered with Smoke, and our selves amazed in the midst of Thunder;
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our whole Land turned into an Aetna, and the adjacent Islands into Vulcanellaes, belching Fire and Brimstone upon themselves,
our Whole Land turned into an Aetna, and the adjacent Islands into Vulcanellaes, belching Fire and Brimstone upon themselves,
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as if the great Conflagration were come, and the surrounding Sea had been to be absorped in Flame:
as if the great Conflagration were come, and the surrounding Sea had been to be absorbed in Flame:
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nay, the Throne it self floating in the Monarch's Gore. May our Joys never more be sullied with such dismal Prospects as these.
nay, the Throne it self floating in the Monarch's Gore. May our Joys never more be sullied with such dismal Prospects as these.
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May the Stars ne'r forsake the Pilot, nor the Sun be rob'd of its Light or Influence.
May the Stars never forsake the Pilot, nor the Sun be robbed of its Light or Influence.
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May the Plagues of Egypt never reach our Habitations, where Darkness was thick enough to be felt; May the Plagues of Egypt never reach our Habitations, where Darkness was thick enough to be felt;
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where Rivers of Water were turned into Blood, and Lice brought into all their Quarters. May the Power of Frogs never be seen, nor they croak in our Bed-chambers;
where rivers of Water were turned into Blood, and Lice brought into all their Quarters. May the Power of Frogs never be seen, nor they croak in our Bedchambers;
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the itch of Novelty never seize us, more venomous than the Boyls of Egypt; nor the place on which now I stand ever-more undermine it self:
the itch of Novelty never seize us, more venomous than the Boils of Egypt; nor the place on which now I stand evermore undermine it self:
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Let Hail and Thunder never be parallel'd with Powder and Bullet, and Mouth-Granadoes more killing than all:
Let Hail and Thunder never be paralleled with Powder and Bullet, and Mouth-Granadoes more killing than all:
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May the Locusts never appear in Armies to eat up all the Grass in the Land,
May the Locusts never appear in Armies to eat up all the Grass in the Land,
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nor any Home-bred or Forreign Enemies sweep away our Beasts faster than the Murrain:
nor any Homebred or Foreign Enemies sweep away our Beasts faster than the Murrain:
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May the Parallel never more run to the Jewels and Ear-rings, nor our Houses be like to those of the Egyptians, in each Family to have one dead.
May the Parallel never more run to the Jewels and Earrings, nor our Houses be like to those of the egyptians, in each Family to have one dead.
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May the King's Throne be established in Peace; our Religion safe under the Conduct of Divine Providence;
May the King's Throne be established in Peace; our Religion safe under the Conduct of Divine Providence;
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our Laws never be mute or silenc'd, our Properties secured, and our Estates increase; this City become the Admiration, though not the Envy of the World;
our Laws never be mute or silenced, our Properties secured, and our Estates increase; this city become the Admiration, though not the Envy of the World;
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and you still remain our Guard, that we may never more be made like a gentle Beast ready sadled for the next that will ride us.
and you still remain our Guard, that we may never more be made like a gentle Beast ready saddled for the next that will ride us.
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And thus I pass from the Souldiers Profession. Secondly, To their Religious Demand, What shall we do?
And thus I pass from the Soldiers Profession. Secondly, To their Religious Demand, What shall we do?
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In Answer to this, The Baptist's return must not only limit my Discourse, because I speak not only to Souldiers, under that Appellation,
In Answer to this, The Baptist's return must not only limit my Discourse, Because I speak not only to Soldiers, under that Appellation,
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but to such as are Christians too.
but to such as Are Christians too.
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And certainly Religion, though it softens Mens Manners, cannot be thought to make their Heads so,
And Certainly Religion, though it softens Men's Manners, cannot be Thought to make their Heads so,
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nor to degrade the true Valour of Men into the cowardise and effeminacy of a Woman:
nor to degrade the true Valour of Men into the cowardice and effeminacy of a Woman:
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For though it molifies Beastial and Savage Natures, yet it does not abate the Courage of Mankind,
For though it mollifies Bestial and Savage Nature's, yet it does not abate the Courage of Mankind,
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but advances it under the Conduct of Prudence, heightens Valour, by directing it to its proper Object;
but advances it under the Conduct of Prudence, heightens Valour, by directing it to its proper Object;
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enlarges the Christian Souldiers Fortitude, by propounding strong Arguments to incourage it, and makes their Vertue look like it self.
enlarges the Christian Soldiers Fortitude, by propounding strong Arguments to encourage it, and makes their Virtue look like it self.
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For (1.) it discovers to Men the vanity and transitoriness of this lower World,
For (1.) it discovers to Men the vanity and transitoriness of this lower World,
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for the sake of which they are so loth to part with their lives. (2.) It enables them to run through Difficulties and Hazards, by injoyning Mortifications and Austerities to themselves;
for the sake of which they Are so loath to part with their lives. (2.) It enables them to run through Difficulties and Hazards, by enjoining Mortifications and Austerities to themselves;
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enduring Hardship, as good Souldiers of Jesus Christ, prepares them for the troubles of a Temporal Warfare;
enduring Hardship, as good Soldiers of jesus christ, prepares them for the Troubles of a Temporal Warfare;
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gives them Patience to bear, and Courage to overcome all their Misery. (3.) It gives them sufficient hopes of God's assistance in all their lawful, though difficult, Encounters:
gives them Patience to bear, and Courage to overcome all their Misery. (3.) It gives them sufficient hope's of God's assistance in all their lawful, though difficult, Encounters:
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for he, giving his Spirit to them that ask him, entitles them to Omnipotence it self. (4.) It assures them of the Pardon of their Sins, the want of which makes Men Cowards,
for he, giving his Spirit to them that ask him, entitles them to Omnipotence it self. (4.) It assures them of the Pardon of their Sins, the want of which makes Men Cowards,
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and afraid to die. (5.) It promises a future Life after this is ended, of which Men have an invincible evidence in the Resurrection of our Saviour.
and afraid to die. (5.) It promises a future Life After this is ended, of which Men have an invincible evidence in the Resurrection of our Saviour.
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This will make them (like the Ancient Martyrs) stand as if their Bodies were impenitrable, look the stoutest Enemies in the face, bear up against the Shock and Fury of an Adversary,
This will make them (like the Ancient Martyrs) stand as if their Bodies were impenetrable, look the Stoutest Enemies in the face, bear up against the Shock and Fury of an Adversary,
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whilst they view their Bodies only as the outward Garments of their Minds, which they may lay aside without losing:
while they view their Bodies only as the outward Garments of their Minds, which they may lay aside without losing:
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Every Wound makes but a new breathing-place for their Souls, which coveting Enlargement, through these holes, endeavour to make their passage to it.
Every Wound makes but a new breathing-place for their Souls, which coveting Enlargement, through these holes, endeavour to make their passage to it.
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The veiw of Immortality causes great Minds to scorn the Advantages of this Life, wish for their Translation,
The view of Immortality Causes great Minds to scorn the Advantages of this Life, wish for their translation,
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and despise all the Terrors of Death.
and despise all the Terrors of Death.
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And lastly, (to name no more) Religion makes Men more obedient to their Commanders, and orderly in their deportment;
And lastly, (to name no more) Religion makes Men more obedient to their Commanders, and orderly in their deportment;
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by teaching them to be subject for Conscience-sake, to mind that Rank in which they stand,
by teaching them to be Subject for Conscience-sake, to mind that Rank in which they stand,
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and not to intrench on the Authority of others; to be sober and temperate, that they may be fit to Watch or Fight;
and not to entrench on the authority of Others; to be Sobrium and temperate, that they may be fit to Watch or Fight;
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and to be diligent and faithful in their Place and Station, that they may with resolution either withstand or assault an Enemy.
and to be diligent and faithful in their Place and Station, that they may with resolution either withstand or assault an Enemy.
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And now, to answer the Souldiers Demand, (What shall we do?) will not be difficult,
And now, to answer the Soldiers Demand, (What shall we do?) will not be difficult,
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since, in a word, it is to believe what the Captain of your Salvation has said or done upon the Authority of his Divine Revelation;
since, in a word, it is to believe what the Captain of your Salvation has said or done upon the authority of his Divine Revelation;
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and to live sutable to your Profession;
and to live suitable to your Profession;
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which is to intitle your selves to his Favour, and Reward, by performing the general Condition of the Gospel.
which is to entitle your selves to his Favour, and Reward, by performing the general Condition of the Gospel.
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But since I speak to Persons that are engaged to Fight under the Banner of their Temporal Prince,
But since I speak to Persons that Are engaged to Fight under the Banner of their Temporal Prince,
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as well as that of their Lord and Saviour;
as well as that of their Lord and Saviour;
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since the Directions left in Sacred Writ are there exhibited in Martial Terms, it may perhaps be more acceptable to you,
since the Directions left in Sacred Writ Are there exhibited in Martial Terms, it may perhaps be more acceptable to you,
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if I deliver them in such too;
if I deliver them in such too;
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that Divine Truths may pass securely when clad in Armour, distinguished by the same Colours with your selves,
that Divine Truths may pass securely when clad in Armour, distinguished by the same Colours with your selves,
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and having your own proper Shibboleth, may rest in the same Camp with you. First then;
and having your own proper Shibboleth, may rest in the same Camp with you. First then;
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You must not at any time List your selves under a pretended Officer that has not a lawful Commission;
You must not At any time List your selves under a pretended Officer that has not a lawful Commission;
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for all these must derive their Authority from the Great Prince and Captain of your Salvation, to whom you have vowed Duty and Allegiance:
for all these must derive their authority from the Great Prince and Captain of your Salvation, to whom you have vowed Duty and Allegiance:
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If therefore you submit to the Conduct of any that does not from hence fetch his Power, you are no longer under our Saviour's Banner,
If Therefore you submit to the Conduct of any that does not from hence fetch his Power, you Are no longer under our Saviour's Banner,
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but Combate under another Ensign, what Colours soever they pretend to Display;
but Combat under Another Ensign, what Colours soever they pretend to Display;
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And then you are sure, when taken, (as you cannot escape) to be punished as Desertors, being notorious Renegadoes from your Cause and Interest.
And then you Are sure, when taken, (as you cannot escape) to be punished as Deserters, being notorious Renegades from your Cause and Interest.
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He that is not with me, says Christ, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth, (Luk. 11.23.).He that is not with me, Says christ, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, Scattereth, (Luk. 11.23.).
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We read of Scribes, Pharisees, and Hypocrites in the Gospel, who compass Sea and Land to make a Proselyte; but when he is gained, they make him more the Child of Hell than themselves, Mat. 23.15.
We read of Scribes, Pharisees, and Hypocrites in the Gospel, who compass Sea and Land to make a Proselyte; but when he is gained, they make him more the Child of Hell than themselves, Mathew 23.15.
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And 'tis predicted by our Saviour, (though this did not influence the Men, but they the Prediction) That there shall arise false Christs,
And it's predicted by our Saviour, (though this did not influence the Men, but they the Prediction) That there shall arise false Christ,
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and Prophets, working Wonders in confirmation of their Authority, insinuating their Doctrines with such specious Shews,and prophets, working Wonders in confirmation of their authority, insinuating their Doctrines with such specious Shows,
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and subtil Arguments, that (if it were possible) they will deceive the Elect: But when they say unto you, Behold!
and subtle Arguments, that (if it were possible) they will deceive the Elect: But when they say unto you, Behold!
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be is in the Desart go not forth: Behold!
be is in the Desert go not forth: Behold!
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he is in the secret Chambers, believe it n t, Mat. 24.24, 26. Such are those false Teachers mentioned by St. Peter, who bring in damnable Heresies, denying the Lord that bought them. he is in the secret Chambers, believe it n tO, Mathew 24.24, 26. Such Are those false Teachers mentioned by Saint Peter, who bring in damnable Heresies, denying the Lord that bought them.
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And these are they (says St. Paul also) who creep into Houses, and lead silly Women captive, laden with sins, led away by divers Lusts. Such are not to be complied with, but resisted; And these Are they (Says Saint Paul also) who creep into Houses, and led silly Women captive, laden with Sins, led away by diverse Lusts. Such Are not to be complied with, but resisted;
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we must abominate them as St. John did Cerinthus, St. Paul the Gnosticks, Athanasius the Arrians, or St. Cyprian did Novatian. For as the Promises of the Gospel are only made to the True Church;
we must abominate them as Saint John did Cerinthus, Saint Paul the Gnostics, Athanasius the Arians, or Saint Cyprian did Novatian. For as the Promises of the Gospel Are only made to the True Church;
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so that cannot well be a Church, in which there is no lawful Ministry;
so that cannot well be a Church, in which there is no lawful Ministry;
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As an Army is but a Rout of Men, without Discipline, when they are not put in Order by such as have Authority to command them.
As an Army is but a Rout of Men, without Discipline, when they Are not put in Order by such as have authority to command them.
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Secondly; You must lay aside all your Incumbrances, those Impedimenta Militiae, that weary the Christian Souldier in his March, Secondly; You must lay aside all your Encumbrances, those Impedimenta Militiae, that weary the Christian Soldier in his March,
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and hinder his Activity in all his Encounters:
and hinder his Activity in all his Encounters:
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Let us lay aside every Weight, (saith St. Paul) and the Sin which doth so easily beset us: Let us lay aside every Weight, (Says Saint Paul) and the since which does so Easily beset us:
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All filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, says St. James: We must leave our sinful Passions and Vices behind us, All filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, Says Saint James: We must leave our sinful Passion and Vices behind us,
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if we will press forward for the prize of our high Calling;
if we will press forward for the prize of our high Calling;
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and the pomps and vanities of a phantastick World must be first blown off like loose Corns,
and the pomps and vanities of a fantastic World must be First blown off like lose Corns,
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before we Discharge at Principalities and Powers, and Attaque those Spiritual Wickednesses, who being posted in high Places, have already gain'd the advantage of the Ground:
before we Discharge At Principalities and Powers, and Attaque those Spiritual Wickednesses, who being posted in high Places, have already gained the advantage of the Ground:
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All softness and effeminacy must be abandoned, and we must first shake off Youthful Lusts, if we intend to encounter more rugged Enemies:
All softness and effeminacy must be abandoned, and we must First shake off Youthful Lustiest, if we intend to encounter more rugged Enemies:
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These do as much mischief in a Christian's Warfare, as Women and Children in a Camp, devour the Provision,
These do as much mischief in a Christian's Warfare, as Women and Children in a Camp, devour the Provision,
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but make their Relations lose the Field.
but make their Relations loose the Field.
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A tender Man, that can only sleep upon a soft Pillow, cannot rest when he exchanges it for a Stone;
A tender Man, that can only sleep upon a soft Pillow, cannot rest when he exchanges it for a Stone;
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and he that lies always upon a Down-Bed, with warm Curtains drawn about him, will take cold when he rests only on a Turf of Earth,
and he that lies always upon a Down-bed, with warm Curtains drawn about him, will take cold when he rests only on a Turf of Earth,
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and has nothing over him but the Canopy of Heaven, and be utterly disabled to fight an Enemy:
and has nothing over him but the Canopy of Heaven, and be utterly disabled to fight an Enemy:
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though he may appear in a Slash'd Doublet, he'l endeavour to sleep in a whole Skin;
though he may appear in a Slashed Doublet, He'll endeavour to sleep in a Whole Skin;
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and will suffer no more Inconveniencies for Religion, than he will Wounds for his own Country.
and will suffer no more Inconveniences for Religion, than he will Wounds for his own Country.
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Thirdly; You must not forget to put on your Armour.Thirdly; You must not forget to put on your Armour.
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The last thing a Souldier parts with is his Sword, nor is he dressed till he is girded to it.
The last thing a Soldier parts with is his Sword, nor is he dressed till he is girded to it.
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In times of Difficulty he sleeps in Armour, and in the intervals of Danger (though he may put it off,
In times of Difficulty he sleeps in Armour, and in the intervals of Danger (though he may put it off,
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yet) he keeps it in his view and power:
yet) he keeps it in his view and power:
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Hence is that direction of St. Paul, Wherefore, take unto you the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil Day;
Hence is that direction of Saint Paul, Wherefore, take unto you the Whole Armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil Day;
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and, having overcome all to stand, (Ephes. 6.13.) Nothing then remains after the Victory,and, having overcome all to stand, (Ephesians 6.13.) Nothing then remains After the Victory,
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but to keep the Field, which is the Signal of the Conquest; to secure what you have now gain'd;
but to keep the Field, which is the Signal of the Conquest; to secure what you have now gained;
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behold with joy the Salvation of God, and to put on your Eternal Crowns.
behold with joy the Salvation of God, and to put on your Eternal Crowns.
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Now what those particular pieces of Armour are, by which Christians encounter with success, the Apostle also directs to,
Now what those particular Pieces of Armour Are, by which Christians encounter with success, the Apostle also directs to,
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as a most Faithful and Generous Commander.
as a most Faithful and Generous Commander.
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(1.) Truth girt about your Loins, that you be not betray'd by false Insinuations.
(1.) Truth girded about your Loins, that you be not betrayed by false Insinuations.
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Possess your selves of all the saving Doctrine of the Gospel, that no Heresie may be able to oppose the Divine Sentiments of your Minds:
Possess your selves of all the Saving Doctrine of the Gospel, that no Heresy may be able to oppose the Divine Sentiments of your Minds:
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And let this claspe close about you, that so, like the Ancient Military Girdle, it may fix and fasten your other Armour, that it may keep in your Bodies that they may not swell with Lust or Intemperance,
And let this clasp close about you, that so, like the Ancient Military Girdle, it may fix and fasten your other Armour, that it may keep in your Bodies that they may not swell with Lust or Intemperance,
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but make them subservient to your Minds, and the uses of Religion;
but make them subservient to your Minds, and the uses of Religion;
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and that it may knit and fortifie your Loins, that you may be prepared, and strong, for Battel.
and that it may knit and fortify your Loins, that you may be prepared, and strong, for Battle.
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2. You must also take Righteousness for your Breast-plate; Obedience to the Orders of your Supream Commander, when conveighed to you by intermediate Officers.
2. You must also take Righteousness for your Breastplate; obedience to the Order of your Supreme Commander, when conveyed to you by intermediate Officers.
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And here your Exercise must be sincere, and according to the utmost of your Power, Universal.
And Here your Exercise must be sincere, and according to the utmost of your Power, Universal.
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This will guard you from any inordinate Fears and Anguish in your Minds, and mortal Wounds from the assaults of Sin.
This will guard you from any inordinate Fears and Anguish in your Minds, and Mortal Wounds from the assaults of Sin.
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(3.) You must put Shooes upon your Feet, as being ready for March or Battel;
(3.) You must put Shoes upon your Feet, as being ready for March or Battle;
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Peace within your selves, and Charity to others;
Peace within your selves, and Charity to Others;
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that Offences from without may not scandalize you, and like sharp Stones grieving the bare Feet of a Traveller, wrench your Joynts,
that Offences from without may not scandalise you, and like sharp Stones grieving the bore Feet of a Traveller, wrench your Joints,
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or cause you to desist from your Enterprize, that you may run on with fury upon your Enemies,
or cause you to desist from your Enterprise, that you may run on with fury upon your Enemies,
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when your Feet are thus securely shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace.
when your Feet Are thus securely shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace.
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(4.) You must take the Shield of Faith; a firm Belief possessing your Minds, both of the Promises and Threats of Heaven;
(4.) You must take the Shield of Faith; a firm Belief possessing your Minds, both of the Promises and Treats of Heaven;
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and this will quench all the fiery Darts of the Wicked. This lifts the Soul above Difficulties, makes it conquer in the midst of Thunder;
and this will quench all the fiery Darts of the Wicked. This lifts the Soul above Difficulties, makes it conquer in the midst of Thunder;
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and though this may roul up and down the Clouds, our Faith arms us against its Power,
and though this may roll up and down the Clouds, our Faith arms us against its Power,
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and makes it break under our Feet:
and makes it break under our Feet:
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The belief of the Promises will excite our Endeavours fully to possess them, and an assurance that God's Threats are infallible, will make us diligent and vigilant to avoid them:
The belief of the Promises will excite our Endeavours Fully to possess them, and an assurance that God's Treats Are infallible, will make us diligent and vigilant to avoid them:
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This will help us to Conquer this World, whilst it reaches to us the Glories of the next.
This will help us to Conquer this World, while it reaches to us the Glories of the next.
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(5.) You must assume the Helmet of Salvation, which is the Confidence and Hope of it:
(5.) You must assume the Helmet of Salvation, which is the Confidence and Hope of it:
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This, like an Helmet, will bear off the Blows of our Enemies, that we may put to flight the Armies of the Aliens, those Forreign Lusts which War against our Souls;
This, like an Helmet, will bear off the Blows of our Enemies, that we may put to flight the Armies of the Aliens, those Foreign Lustiest which War against our Souls;
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Keeps us free from Fearfulness or Despair, and makes us persevere unto the end, in hope of that Immortal Crown which hangs in our view if we believe and expect;
Keeps us free from Fearfulness or Despair, and makes us persevere unto the end, in hope of that Immortal Crown which hangs in our view if we believe and expect;
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and shall certainly at last be in our Possession, if we are not weary and faint in our Minds.
and shall Certainly At last be in our Possession, if we Are not weary and faint in our Minds.
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(6.) You must take the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God;
(6.) You must take the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God;
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which teaches us to possess our selves of the Weapons of our Adversaries, and both to handle and secure our own:
which Teaches us to possess our selves of the Weapons of our Adversaries, and both to handle and secure our own:
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It discovers the Force and Stratagems of our Enemies, and no Ambush can be so closely laid to offer us any Injury in our Marches,
It discovers the Force and Stratagems of our Enemies, and no Ambush can be so closely laid to offer us any Injury in our Marches,
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if we fix our Designs by these Rules:
if we fix our Designs by these Rules:
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We can with ease withstand Assailants, when we receive them with a scriptum est, and draw Directions and Arguments from Sacred Writ to obviate the Subtilty or Storm of Temptation.
We can with ease withstand Assailants, when we receive them with a Scriptum est, and draw Directions and Arguments from Sacred Writ to obviate the Subtlety or Storm of Temptation.
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Now lest, thus accoutred, we should go forth and fight in our own Strength, and, like the Wicked, rage and be confident;
Now lest, thus accoutered, we should go forth and fight in our own Strength, and, like the Wicked, rage and be confident;
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we must add to all Watchfulness and Prayer: Vigilance that we are not taken by surprize,
we must add to all Watchfulness and Prayer: Vigilance that we Are not taken by surprise,
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and thus made Prisoners of War;
and thus made Prisoners of War;
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and Prayer too, that the Lord of Hosts may joyn in the Encounter, deaden all the Bullets of our Enemies,
and Prayer too, that the Lord of Hosts may join in the Encounter, deaden all the Bullets of our Enemies,
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and add a greater Power to our own.
and add a greater Power to our own.
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And now, that our Armour is thus fixed, we must prepare and make ready for the Battel:
And now, that our Armour is thus fixed, we must prepare and make ready for the Battle:
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The Drums beat, and the Trumpets sound, and every Man must hasten to his Colours, and put himself into his Rank and Order;
The Drums beatrice, and the Trumpets found, and every Man must hasten to his Colours, and put himself into his Rank and Order;
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The World and the Flesh are Confederates with the Devil, to Conquer and Lead you away in Triumph,
The World and the Flesh Are Confederates with the devil, to Conquer and Led you away in Triumph,
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and their Vanguard begins to appear.
and their Vanguard begins to appear.
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Remember therefore the Obligations of your Baptism, that Sacramentum Militare, by which (as the Romans in their Oath) you are engaged to fight the Battels of your Leader;
remember Therefore the Obligations of your Baptism, that Sacramentum Militare, by which (as the Romans in their Oath) you Are engaged to fight the Battles of your Leader;
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to withstand all the Temptations of the Devil, abandon all the Lusts of the Flesh, and defie the Pomps and Allurements of the World:
to withstand all the Temptations of the devil, abandon all the Lustiest of the Flesh, and defy the Pomps and Allurements of the World:
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Remember those that have gone before you, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises;
remember those that have gone before you, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises;
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especially our Supream Lord himself, who calls to you as Julius Caesar was wont to his Souldiers, not go yonder,
especially our Supreme Lord himself, who calls to you as Julius Caesar was wont to his Soldiers, not go yonder,
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but come hither and make your selves Partners in the Victory: He himself has set you an Example, engaged you by immense Issues of his Love,
but come hither and make your selves Partners in the Victory: He himself has Set you an Exampl, engaged you by immense Issues of his Love,
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and is gone to prepare Crowns for you, if you remain faithful to the Death.
and is gone to prepare Crowns for you, if you remain faithful to the Death.
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What he commands is highly reasonable, tending to the perfection of your Natures, and Godliness, gives you the Advantages of this Life,
What he commands is highly reasonable, tending to the perfection of your Nature's, and Godliness, gives you the Advantages of this Life,
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and the Glory also of that which is to come. Pluck up therefore your Courage and Resolution;
and the Glory also of that which is to come. Pluck up Therefore your Courage and Resolution;
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Let Cowardise and Fear be ashamed, and sneak, and not appear in a day of Battel.
Let Cowardice and fear be ashamed, and sneak, and not appear in a day of Battle.
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For as a small Levite, of mean Parts and Spirit, is fit only to carry Wisps of Hay to feed Calves at Dan and Bethel; but has not courage enough to slay a Sacrifice,
For as a small Levite, of mean Parts and Spirit, is fit only to carry Wisps of Hay to feed Calves At Dan and Bethel; but has not courage enough to slay a Sacrifice,
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nor knows he how to offer it to the God of Israel: So if you do not abandon your Fears, your Adversaries will easily win the Field,
nor knows he how to offer it to the God of Israel: So if you do not abandon your Fears, your Adversaries will Easily win the Field,
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and make you turn back in the day of Battel, though you are harness'd and carry Bows, are furnish'd with Arms to assault your Adversaries, and defend your Selves:
and make you turn back in the day of Battle, though you Are harnessed and carry Bows, Are furnished with Arms to assault your Adversaries, and defend your Selves:
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Resolve then either to secure your Bucklers, or (as the manner was) to be brought back upon them;
Resolve then either to secure your Bucklers, or (as the manner was) to be brought back upon them;
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to endure any Hardships and Difficulties, rather than to give ground or quit the Field:
to endure any Hardships and Difficulties, rather than to give ground or quit the Field:
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'Tis not enough to boast and ruffle when you put on your Armour, unless your Courage maintains your Honour, till you come at last to put it off.
It's not enough to boast and ruffle when you put on your Armour, unless your Courage maintains your Honour, till you come At last to put it off.
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For a Hectoring Coward is but like an Hare in an Helmet, or an Hog in Armour;
For a Hectoring Coward is but like an Hare in an Helmet, or an Hog in Armour;
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the one may Snuff and Grunt at a Storm, but he lies down and sleeps in it:
the one may Snuff and Grunt At a Storm, but he lies down and sleeps in it:
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and the other may make a frightful Appearance, but runs presently before the Face of his Enemy.
and the other may make a frightful Appearance, but runs presently before the Face of his Enemy.
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A few Cowards are enough to disorder a whole Army;
A few Cowards Are enough to disorder a Whole Army;
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their fear makes them full of mistakes, they will create Light in the midst of Darkness,
their Fear makes them full of mistakes, they will create Light in the midst of Darkness,
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and take the Sparks in their own Eyes, for Fires in the Camp of the Enemy;
and take the Sparks in their own Eyes, for Fires in the Camp of the Enemy;
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and if they are prevailed upon to fight, they strike winking, and like the old NONLATINALPHABET, ventilate only,
and if they Are prevailed upon to fight, they strike winking, and like the old, ventilate only,
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and beat the Air, or fall upon their Friends, and disorder the Host. Carnal Fear therefore must have no place in the Christian Camp.
and beatrice the Air, or fallen upon their Friends, and disorder the Host. Carnal fear Therefore must have no place in the Christian Camp.
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But yet our Courage must not advance to Rashness.
But yet our Courage must not advance to Rashness.
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This creates Zeal in Religion without Knowledg, and that will flame so furiously, that it will not kindle only,
This creates Zeal in Religion without Knowledge, and that will flame so furiously, that it will not kindle only,
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but burn up Devotion, consume the Sacrifice, and the Altar too. Such a Man being cloathed in Fire, belches Flame, and speaks Thunder:
but burn up Devotion, consume the Sacrifice, and the Altar too. Such a Man being clothed in Fire, belches Flame, and speaks Thunder:
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But though (like the Horse in Job ) he smells the Battel afar off, and laughs among the Trumpets;
But though (like the Horse in Job) he smells the Battle afar off, and laughs among the Trumpets;
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yet both equally distinguish the Sound and the Enemy;
yet both equally distinguish the Found and the Enemy;
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only the Horse is capable of better management, being to be held in with Bit and Bridle;
only the Horse is capable of better management, being to be held in with Bit and Bridle;
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but the Zealot being blind, (though he does not know it) lays about him without discretion,
but the Zealot being blind, (though he does not know it) lays about him without discretion,
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whilst Chance only directs him to that which he encounters.
while Chance only directs him to that which he encounters.
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This makes him often assault Christianity with its own Weapons, fight against our Saviour under his own Banner;
This makes him often assault Christianity with its own Weapons, fight against our Saviour under his own Banner;
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and whilst he thinks to win Heaven by Storm, he makes the Kingdom suffer violence, and endeavours to force it without a Metaphor.
and while he thinks to win Heaven by Storm, he makes the Kingdom suffer violence, and endeavours to force it without a Metaphor.
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Such a Man will kill the Apostles, to do God Service; refuse his Worship, to avoid Superstition;
Such a Man will kill the Apostles, to do God Service; refuse his Worship, to avoid Superstition;
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and rob the Church, to escape Sacriledg.
and rob the Church, to escape Sacrilege.
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No Bowls are so pleasant to Carouse in as those of the Temple, if Belshazzar has once the possession of them;
No Bowls Are so pleasant to Carouse in as those of the Temple, if Belshazzar has once the possession of them;
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nor is any Estate so desirable as Glebe-Lands to the Furious or Prophane;
nor is any Estate so desirable as Glebe-Lands to the Furious or Profane;
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the tenth Sheaf shall then make the fairest Bread, and the best Barn to lodg it in, shall be a Temple desecrated by such a bold prophanation.
the tenth Sheaf shall then make the Fairest Bred, and the best Barn to lodge it in, shall be a Temple desecrated by such a bold profanation.
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The Christian Souldier must take his Directions therefore from his Officers, and duly observe his Rank and Order;
The Christian Soldier must take his Directions Therefore from his Officers, and duly observe his Rank and Order;
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not invade the Station of his Superior, nor desert his own: For where there is not this distinction it is not Order, but Confusion;
not invade the Station of his Superior, nor desert his own: For where there is not this distinction it is not Order, but Confusion;
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the Pulpit will there be made a Drum, and this turn'd into a Pulpit. He therefore that does not observe his Place, is not capable of Military Conduct;
the Pulpit will there be made a Drum, and this turned into a Pulpit. He Therefore that does not observe his Place, is not capable of Military Conduct;
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for an Army must be under exact Discipline, and the first thing a Souldier must be taught, is how to obey:
for an Army must be under exact Discipline, and the First thing a Soldier must be taught, is how to obey:
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And when you have thoroughly learn'd this, you must be used to frequent Exercise, that you may know how to handle your Arms, be more expert in receiving and obeying all words words of Command,
And when you have thoroughly learned this, you must be used to frequent Exercise, that you may know how to handle your Arms, be more expert in receiving and obeying all words words of Command,
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and encounter your Enemies in any Figure you shall be cast into: For Habits are acquired by frequent Acts;
and encounter your Enemies in any Figure you shall be cast into: For Habits Are acquired by frequent Acts;
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which, once obtained, become easie and pleasant to you. But above all, you must be at unity among your selves;
which, once obtained, become easy and pleasant to you. But above all, you must be At unity among your selves;
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and there is nothing in all Christian Religion, to which Men are more frequently and pathetically exhorted:
and there is nothing in all Christian Religion, to which Men Are more frequently and pathetically exhorted:
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This Cements the Church of God, which the Lord's Supper both represents and increases.
This Cements the Church of God, which the Lord's Supper both represents and increases.
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If an Army once break their Ranks, they make a Gap to receive the Enemy, who soon spies such an Advantage to break and rout the main Body.
If an Army once break their Ranks, they make a Gap to receive the Enemy, who soon spies such an Advantage to break and rout the main Body.
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And if Christians, by differences among themselves, refuse to stand by, and assist each other; leave their Station, and invade each others Rights and Office;
And if Christians, by differences among themselves, refuse to stand by, and assist each other; leave their Station, and invade each Others Rights and Office;
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Satan, being the Prince of the Air, presently plays upon them from on High;
Satan, being the Prince of the Air, presently plays upon them from on High;
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and having cantoniz'd those that were before united, crumbles them into Faction and Divisions, and makes the Church fight against it self, that joyning his Forces with one Party, he may increase the Schism, till he has destroyed another, and weakned all:
and having cantonized those that were before united, crumbles them into Faction and Divisions, and makes the Church fight against it self, that joining his Forces with one Party, he may increase the Schism, till he has destroyed Another, and weakened all:
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And if those that remain yet undivided do not make good their Front against him, by filling up the Places of the Dead;
And if those that remain yet undivided do not make good their Front against him, by filling up the Places of the Dead;
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His Name is Legion, and he will pour down his Troops upon us, 'till we are put into an eternal Confusion,
His Name is Legion, and he will pour down his Troops upon us, till we Are put into an Eternal Confusion,
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and routed beyond the possibility of a Rally.
and routed beyond the possibility of a Rally.
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For what countenance can we expect from him that is Defender of the Faith, if we raise Disturbances by our Divisions? Nay what Protection from God himself,
For what countenance can we expect from him that is Defender of the Faith, if we raise Disturbances by our Divisions? Nay what Protection from God himself,
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when instead of opposing the Common Adversary, we run upon each other, and destroy our selves,
when instead of opposing the Common Adversary, we run upon each other, and destroy our selves,
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and fly the Methods of Divine Providence? And our Religion is now so interwoven with the Concernments of the State, that we can hardly disjoynt the one without endangering, if not ruining the other;
and fly the Methods of Divine Providence? And our Religion is now so interwoven with the Concernments of the State, that we can hardly disjoint the one without endangering, if not ruining the other;
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and God and the King become either our joint Enemies, or Friends.
and God and the King become either our joint Enemies, or Friends.
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To make Christianity, then, tilt against it self, and by this to raise Intestine Divisions, is to run our selves on the Points of Swords, antedate all the Misery we fear, provoke and dare the Violence of others,
To make Christianity, then, tilt against it self, and by this to raise Intestine Divisions, is to run our selves on the Points of Swords, antedate all the Misery we Fear, provoke and Dare the Violence of Others,
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and draw Blood from our Persecutors Heads upon our own:
and draw Blood from our Persecutors Heads upon our own:
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Whilst we pretend to light our Matches at the Stars, if we thus make Thrones uneasie, we do it at the Flames of Hell, that we may discharge Fire and Brimstone into the World.
While we pretend to Light our Matches At the Stars, if we thus make Thrones uneasy, we do it At the Flames of Hell, that we may discharge Fire and Brimstone into the World.
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Instead of this therefore, let us incourage one another to Love, and to good Works, and fight the good Fight of Faith, that prostrates our Enemies,
Instead of this Therefore, let us encourage one Another to Love, and to good Works, and fight the good Fight of Faith, that prostrates our Enemies,
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and lays them at our Feet;
and lays them At our Feet;
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mortifie all our reigning Sins, and persevere in all the Duties of Religion, that we may lay hold of Eternal Life; mortify all our reigning Sins, and persevere in all the Duties of Religion, that we may lay hold of Eternal Life;
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and, through Jesus Christ, be more than Conquerors.
and, through jesus christ, be more than Conquerors.
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For inward Guilt will make our Musquets recoil upon our selves, our Swords turn their Points upon our Bosoms;
For inward Gilded will make our Musquets recoil upon our selves, our Swords turn their Points upon our Bosoms;
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and when we are called to Fight the Battels of our Sovereign, we shall sheath them with such trembling Hands in the Bowels of our Adversaries, that we shall give them time to make a Pass at our own.
and when we Are called to Fight the Battles of our Sovereign, we shall sheath them with such trembling Hands in the Bowels of our Adversaries, that we shall give them time to make a Pass At our own.
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Let us therefore, whilst we engage our Enemies, first make Friends with our selves, and then contend with Faithfulness and Courage, that no Fear may cause us to give back,
Let us Therefore, while we engage our Enemies, First make Friends with our selves, and then contend with Faithfulness and Courage, that no fear may cause us to give back,
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nor any Hypocrisie make us Treacherous; We otherwise bussle and fight for Satan in the Name of God;
nor any Hypocrisy make us Treacherous; We otherwise bussle and fight for Satan in the Name of God;
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and instead of Kindling our Sacrifice with Coals from the Altar, we burn it in the Flames of Hell.
and instead of Kindling our Sacrifice with Coals from the Altar, we burn it in the Flames of Hell.
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Finally, that you may know how to use;
Finally, that you may know how to use;
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as well as gain, a Victory, you must not swell and be puffed up with your Successes;
as well as gain, a Victory, you must not swell and be puffed up with your Successes;
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for this is so far from being an Argument that you grow in Grace, that you have drunk Poison, for this is so Far from being an Argument that you grow in Grace, that you have drunk Poison,
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and are even blown up by the Devil:
and Are even blown up by the devil:
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The Christian Souldier must be the more humble and modest, by how much the more he is Victorious:
The Christian Soldier must be the more humble and modest, by how much the more he is Victorious:
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This is the way to possess your Conquests, and your selves too; and whilst ye thus demean your selves, you still go on to compleat your Tryumphs.
This is the Way to possess your Conquests, and your selves too; and while you thus demean your selves, you still go on to complete your Triumphos.
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You can never be secure in this World, but your whole Lives are a continued Warfare;
You can never be secure in this World, but your Whole Lives Are a continued Warfare;
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the Enemy will Assault where he cannot Conquer, and will trouble those whom he cannot overcome:
the Enemy will Assault where he cannot Conquer, and will trouble those whom he cannot overcome:
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He will rise again after he is slain, and endeavour to get Dominion over us, even when we have him under our Feet;
He will rise again After he is slave, and endeavour to get Dominion over us, even when we have him under our Feet;
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and is always like a Roaring Lion, seeking whom he may devour. Be watchful therefore, and always upon your Guard;
and is always like a Roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Be watchful Therefore, and always upon your Guard;
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and let him that standeth, take heed lest he fall, that when he has overpower'd one Temptation, another may not overcome him. and let him that Stands, take heed lest he fallen, that when he has overpowered one Temptation, Another may not overcome him.
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Hannibal was vanquished by the Delicacies of Capua, after he had conquer'd the Roman Army; and some were found amongst the Lapsi, after they had confess'd Christ in a Prison. Hannibal was vanquished by the Delicacies of Capua, After he had conquered the Roman Army; and Some were found among the Lapsi, After they had confessed christ in a Prison.
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And if we too having begun in the Spirit end in the Flesh, our sensual Pleasures having bauk'd our Progress,
And if we too having begun in the Spirit end in the Flesh, our sensual Pleasures having balked our Progress,
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and weakned our Resolutions, stain all the Christians former Victories;
and weakened our Resolutions, stain all the Christians former Victories;
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Though he has contended earnestly for the Faith, and kept it safe amongst Earthquakes and Storms;
Though he has contended earnestly for the Faith, and kept it safe among Earthquakes and Storms;
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yet, if after all (like the Ancient Romans in times of Peace) he grow luxurious,
yet, if After all (like the Ancient Roman in times of Peace) he grow luxurious,
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and lies down playing in the Sun, he will not only discolour his Beauty, but stain the Glory of former Actions,
and lies down playing in the Sun, he will not only discolour his Beauty, but stain the Glory of former Actions,
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whilst every little Vermin will assault him.
while every little Vermin will assault him.
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Sampson who slew a thousand Men with that uncouth and Enthusiastick Weapon, the Jaw Bone of an Afs, was yet weakned by the Embraces of a Woman; Sampson who slew a thousand Men with that uncouth and Enthusiastic Weapon, the Jaw Bone of an Afs, was yet weakened by the Embraces of a Woman;
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and though he brake all the Bands of the Philistins, was so hampered in the Locks of his Mistress, that he lost his own;
and though he brake all the Bans of the philistines, was so hampered in the Locks of his Mistress, that he lost his own;
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and with these his Strength departed from him, till he, became a Vassal and Scorn to his Enemies, being first a Slave to his own Prisoners, and with these his Strength departed from him, till he, became a Vassal and Scorn to his Enemies, being First a Slave to his own Prisoners,
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when his Reason yielded to his Affections:
when his Reason yielded to his Affections:
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Take heed therefore, least after God has brought you out of the Land of Egypt, you tempt him in the Wilderness;
Take heed Therefore, lest After God has brought you out of the Land of Egypt, you tempt him in the Wilderness;
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and (as the Apostle applys it) that there be not in you an evil Heart of unbelief, in departing from the Living God; and (as the Apostle Applies it) that there be not in you an evil Heart of unbelief, in departing from the Living God;
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but exhort one another daily, whilst the state of your Tryal lasts, lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of Sin; but exhort one Another daily, while the state of your Trial lasts, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since;
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that having subdued your Enemies in the World, you may at last triumph over Death too, through him who died and rose again, Jesus Christ the Righteous; To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons,
that having subdued your Enemies in the World, you may At last triumph over Death too, through him who died and rose again, jesus christ the Righteous; To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons,
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and one God, be all Glory, Power, and Adoration, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
and one God, be all Glory, Power, and Adoration, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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