And the main Engine by which they accomplish'd all their Victories was, as the Author of this Epistle tells us, Their Faith. By Faith, says he in the next Verse, they escaped the edge of the sword, waxed valiant in fight, out of weakness were made strong, turn'd to flight the armies of the aliens.
And the main Engine by which they accomplished all their Victories was, as the Author of this Epistle tells us, Their Faith. By Faith, Says he in the next Verse, they escaped the edge of the sword, waxed valiant in fight, out of weakness were made strong, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
And if we look back upon the Sacred History of former Ages, 'tis observable, that all the great Actions and Successes in the World were nothing else but the triumphs of a conquering and invincible Faith.
And if we look back upon the Sacred History of former Ages, it's observable, that all the great Actions and Successes in the World were nothing Else but the Triumphos of a conquering and invincible Faith.
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then did this Shield of Faith receive all their Batteries, maintain'd its Post against all its Enemies, threw down their Walls, razed their Strong-holds,
then did this Shield of Faith receive all their Batteries, maintained its Post against all its Enemies, threw down their Walls, razed their Strongholds,
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In which words we have a plain Matter of Fact related to us, viz. That the great Champions of the World did purchase all their Victories and Triumphs by their Faith. And here, not to run over the several Acceptations of the word, by the Faith of these heroical Spirits seems more particularly intended, that which Divines call, fides Miraculorum; that is, a belief (wrought in them by a Divine impulse) of God's miraculous Assistance against their Enemies,
In which words we have a plain Matter of Fact related to us, viz. That the great Champions of the World did purchase all their Victories and Triumphos by their Faith. And Here, not to run over the several Acceptations of the word, by the Faith of these heroical Spirits seems more particularly intended, that which Divines call, fides Miraculorum; that is, a belief (wrought in them by a Divine impulse) of God's miraculous Assistance against their Enemies,
or a firm perswasion, that he would work such Miracles by their hands, and bring mighty Matters to pass, which in the nature of things seem'd nowise probable:
or a firm persuasion, that he would work such Miracles by their hands, and bring mighty Matters to pass, which in the nature of things seemed nowise probable:
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First, I shall shew in general, That our Belief and Confidence in God, is the best Expedient in the World to secure the Success of our Arms, or to Subdue Kingdoms.
First, I shall show in general, That our Belief and Confidence in God, is the best Expedient in the World to secure the Success of our Arms, or to Subdue Kingdoms.
Thirdly, and Lastly, What is required of us in order to this Success: viz. That we follow their Examples in building a lively Faith and Confidence upon God.
Thirdly, and Lastly, What is required of us in order to this Success: viz. That we follow their Examples in building a lively Faith and Confidence upon God.
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First, if we look upon it barely in its own natural tendency, the belief and perswasion of an invincible Arm to assist us, seems admirably fitted for the advance of any undertaking whether of Peace or War. The very opinion of such Succours and Assistance as it gives a man a fair prospect of success,
First, if we look upon it barely in its own natural tendency, the belief and persuasion of an invincible Arm to assist us, seems admirably fitted for the advance of any undertaking whither of Peace or War. The very opinion of such Succours and Assistance as it gives a man a fair prospect of success,
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For in the usual course of things Believe and Conquer do generally go together, and a firm perswasion that we shall succeed, is a considerable step to promote it.
For in the usual course of things Believe and Conquer doe generally go together, and a firm persuasion that we shall succeed, is a considerable step to promote it.
and all the World do act either more faintly or vigorously according to the perswasion of their own strength, agreeably to the prospect they form of, and the event of things.
and all the World do act either more faintly or vigorously according to the persuasion of their own strength, agreeably to the prospect they from of, and the event of things.
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If a Soldier, through the apprehensions of the weakness of his Party, be distracted with Fears and Doubts about the Issue and Consequences of an Engagement, this as it must naturally sink his Spirits,
If a Soldier, through the apprehensions of the weakness of his Party, be distracted with Fears and Doubts about the Issue and Consequences of an Engagement, this as it must naturally sink his Spirits,
and since such a Belief does as naturally tend to the exciting of our Industry and whetting our Endeavours, consequently it must be of great use and advantage in the Day of Battel.
and since such a Belief does as naturally tend to the exciting of our Industry and whetting our Endeavours, consequently it must be of great use and advantage in the Day of Battle.
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so in the natural course of things they bid fairest for Success, and therefore if this Religious Perswasion be the only Motive to excite these, the matter will be put beyond dispute, that our Faith may do great service in subduing Kingdoms.
so in the natural course of things they bid Fairest for Success, and Therefore if this Religious Persuasion be the only Motive to excite these, the matter will be put beyond dispute, that our Faith may do great service in subduing Kingdoms.
when with the Prophet we make God alone our Hope and our Confidence, when we trust to the strength of Israel, and that right hand which will have the pre-eminence.
when with the Prophet we make God alone our Hope and our Confidence, when we trust to the strength of Israel, and that right hand which will have the preeminence.
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But to fix it upon any other Powers, whether our own Strength, or the Conduct of a General, is like Building upon the Sand, where the unsoundness of the Bottom does make the Pile as precarious,
But to fix it upon any other Powers, whither our own Strength, or the Conduct of a General, is like Building upon the Sand, where the unsoundness of the Bottom does make the Pile as precarious,
for be our circumstances at present as fair as you would have them, be your conduct or strength as great as you imagine, be it far superior to that of your Enemies,
for be our Circumstances At present as fair as you would have them, be your conduct or strength as great as you imagine, be it Far superior to that of your Enemies,
yet the chances of War are so various and uncertain, and the fate of it depends upon such multiplicity of accidents, that we can never have a true bottom and security for our Hopes,
yet the chances of War Are so various and uncertain, and the fate of it depends upon such Multiplicity of accidents, that we can never have a true bottom and security for our Hope's,
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The consequence of which is, that in all the circumstances of War a man can never have a sure bottom for his confidence whilst he depends only upon the Powers below;
The consequence of which is, that in all the Circumstances of War a man can never have a sure bottom for his confidence while he depends only upon the Powers below;
so our Courage too does draw all its Life and Spirits from the same Principle: For mens Courage must necessarily rise and fall together with their Hopes;
so our Courage too does draw all its Life and Spirits from the same Principle: For men's Courage must necessarily rise and fallen together with their Hope's;
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To speak plainly, the business of War is such a hazardous Enterprize, and the prospect of Death so terrible, that a Soldier who has any apprehensions of it, can't well engage with a true heart and courage,
To speak plainly, the business of War is such a hazardous Enterprise, and the prospect of Death so terrible, that a Soldier who has any apprehensions of it, can't well engage with a true heart and courage,
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for human nature as such must necessarily fear it, as it thinks on it; and therefore the Assistances of Religion as they are absolutely necessary to moderate these Fears,
for human nature as such must necessarily Fear it, as it thinks on it; and Therefore the Assistances of Religion as they Are absolutely necessary to moderate these Fears,
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True Courage is always joined with the consideration of those evils which it encounters, and as Tully describes it, 'tis consider at a periculorum susceptio, a deliberate and thoughtful undertaking of any danger;
True Courage is always joined with the consideration of those evils which it encounters, and as Tully describes it, it's Consider At a periculorum susceptio, a deliberate and thoughtful undertaking of any danger;
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for these discover only the violence of a Passion, not the greatness of Mind; and this sort of Courage is usually found as false in the Tryal and Experiment,
for these discover only the violence of a Passion, not the greatness of Mind; and this sort of Courage is usually found as false in the Trial and Experiment,
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And that we may not look upon this as a meer fanciful Notion, or the Idle Talk of Divines, I shall only appeal to common experience and observation, viz. That those in all Ages who have been most Celebrated for their Faith, have been equally admired for their courage and bravery too,
And that we may not look upon this as a mere fanciful Notion, or the Idle Talk of Divines, I shall only appeal to Common experience and observation, viz. That those in all Ages who have been most Celebrated for their Faith, have been equally admired for their courage and bravery too,
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And if we examine the History of the Heathen States, 'tis observable, that the Success of their Arms was in great measure advanced by their belief and confidence in their Gods.
And if we examine the History of the Heathen States, it's observable, that the Success of their Arms was in great measure advanced by their belief and confidence in their God's
and when the Souldiers spirits were sinking, their Generals always took care to possess their Minds with this notion, that the Gods were on their side, and declared favourably for them.
and when the Soldiers spirits were sinking, their Generals always took care to possess their Minds with this notion, that the God's were on their side, and declared favourably for them.
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and always consulted their Priests about the will and pleasure of their Gods, that by these counterfeit intimations of the favour of their Gods, they might raise their spirits,
and always consulted their Priests about the will and pleasure of their God's, that by these counterfeit intimations of the favour of their God's, they might raise their spirits,
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and particularly this perswasion of invincible succours and assistance from above, must necessarily inspire him with an answerable degree of Courage, it must raise his hopes, give life to his resolutions, animate his endeavours,
and particularly this persuasion of invincible succours and assistance from above, must necessarily inspire him with an answerable degree of Courage, it must raise his hope's, give life to his resolutions, animate his endeavours,
for the success of Arms and of National Engagements is such a considerable province, and so great a part of his government of the World, that we may as well question,
for the success of Arms and of National Engagements is such a considerable province, and so great a part of his government of the World, that we may as well question,
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Taking it for granted then, that Providence does equally preside over Camps as over Kingdoms, it is but reasonable to suppose, that he will bless those Arms with victory and success, that are advanced in his Name, with a due regard and application to him,
Taking it for granted then, that Providence does equally preside over Camps as over Kingdoms, it is but reasonable to suppose, that he will bless those Arms with victory and success, that Are advanced in his Name, with a due regard and application to him,
and if the measures of humane kindness do extend so far, much more may we conclude it from the goodness of God, which is infinitely greater than that of his Creatures.
and if the measures of humane kindness do extend so Far, much more may we conclude it from the Goodness of God, which is infinitely greater than that of his Creatures.
for 'tis but just with God, that he should signalize himself in the defeat of those Arms, that are bruitishly advanced without any sense or dependance on him:
for it's but just with God, that he should signalise himself in the defeat of those Arms, that Are brutishly advanced without any sense or dependence on him:
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And this was the usual methods of his dealing with the Jews, when they trusted in God and in the strength of Israel; he went out with their Hosts, he fought their Battles,
And this was the usual methods of his dealing with the jews, when they trusted in God and in the strength of Israel; he went out with their Hosts, he fought their Battles,
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as in the days of old, but yet as he is still Governour of the World, he seems engaged to crown the Faith and Piety of Nations with visible success, that by this means he may signalize his Providence to the World,
as in the days of old, but yet as he is still Governor of the World, he seems engaged to crown the Faith and Piety of nations with visible success, that by this means he may signalise his Providence to the World,
for the reward and punishment of their common vertues and vices, therefore Providence seems more highly concern'd to dispense and award them in this present life.
for the reward and punishment of their Common Virtues and vices, Therefore Providence seems more highly concerned to dispense and award them in this present life.
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And this has been the general observation of the Heathen States, that their Gods bestow'd Victory and Triumphs upon Kingdoms, according to Mens Piety and dependance on them.
And this has been the general observation of the Heathen States, that their God's bestowed Victory and Triumphos upon Kingdoms, according to Men's Piety and dependence on them.
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And if these be the usual methods of Providence in rewarding the Faith and Piety of Nations, 'tis obvious to conclude, what a mighty influence our Religious belief may carry in subduing Kingdoms:
And if these be the usual methods of Providence in rewarding the Faith and Piety of nations, it's obvious to conclude, what a mighty influence our Religious belief may carry in subduing Kingdoms:
and therefore if we would all joyntly agree in advancing our Faith and Religion together with our Arms, we should have but little reason to doubt of the happy issue and success of them.
and Therefore if we would all jointly agree in advancing our Faith and Religion together with our Arms, we should have but little reason to doubt of the happy issue and success of them.
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whether we consider the Cause in which we imbark, or the Enemies which we are about to encounter, they all speak out, Be strong and of a good courage ye shall possess the land.
whither we Consider the Cause in which we imbark, or the Enemies which we Are about to encounter, they all speak out, Be strong and of a good courage you shall possess the land.
As to the former, what grounds we have to hope from Gods promises, it must be granted, that we have no particular promises made to us, that we shall subdue this or that Nation,
As to the former, what grounds we have to hope from God's promises, it must be granted, that we have no particular promises made to us, that we shall subdue this or that nation,
but since it must be allowed, that God Almighty does exercise as great a care over the Christian as over the Jewish Church, we can't well suppose, that he has left it without the same hopes and encouragements:
but since it must be allowed, that God Almighty does exercise as great a care over the Christian as over the Jewish Church, we can't well suppose, that he has left it without the same hope's and encouragements:
so it gives us most solid and rational grounds for our hopes and confidence. And as greater love than this could not be shewn, so neither any greater security,
so it gives us most solid and rational grounds for our hope's and confidence. And as greater love than this could not be shown, so neither any greater security,
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than those general promises, which he has made over to it, that he will be with it unto the ends of the world, and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
than those general promises, which he has made over to it, that he will be with it unto the ends of the world, and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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And since we have this fresh experiment of a kind Providence, in that he has delivered us, this may justly add strength to our Faith, that he will yet deliver us.
And since we have this fresh experiment of a kind Providence, in that he has Delivered us, this may justly add strength to our Faith, that he will yet deliver us.
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A Prince, who as he was miraculously brought amongst us to begin our deliverance, so heseems to be acted now by a new Commission from Heaven to complete it.
A Prince, who as he was miraculously brought among us to begin our deliverance, so heseems to be acted now by a new Commission from Heaven to complete it.
Name and Interest throughout Europe, whose Fate must shortly be determin'd by the issue and success of your Arms. But besides the Merits of the Cause, there is one consideration more that bids fair for success,
Name and Interest throughout Europe, whose Fate must shortly be determined by the issue and success of your Arms. But beside the Merits of the Cause, there is one consideration more that bids fair for success,
and that is the Enemies whom you are about to engage, the Irish and French Forces, the former a by-word and a proverb amongst Nations, both for their Courage as well as Understanding,
and that is the Enemies whom you Are about to engage, the Irish and French Forces, the former a Byword and a proverb among nations, both for their Courage as well as Understanding,
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As our belief and trust in God is an eternal duty of Natural Religion, so it carries an indispensable obligation along with it in all circumstances and conditions whatever,
As our belief and trust in God is an Eternal duty of Natural Religion, so it carries an indispensable obligation along with it in all Circumstances and conditions whatever,
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For the issues and chances of War are all determined by a Superiour Hand, and 'tis God alone, that giveth victory unto Kings. The wise man has long since told us, that the race is not always to the swift,
For the issues and chances of War Are all determined by a Superior Hand, and it's God alone, that gives victory unto Kings. The wise man has long since told us, that the raze is not always to the swift,
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and form the Scheme and Contrivance well, but we are assured at last, that the Counsel of the Lord 'tis that shall stand, and the right hand of the Lord will have the pre-eminence.
and from the Scheme and Contrivance well, but we Are assured At last, that the Counsel of the Lord it's that shall stand, and the right hand of the Lord will have the preeminence.
