A sermon preached before the Artillery Company of London, September 15, 1680 at St. Mary Le Bow, and at their request published by John Scott ...

Scott, John, 1639-1695
Publisher: Printed for John Baker
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1680
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A58812 ESTC ID: R11488 STC ID: S2066
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Proverbs XXVIII, 1; Courage; England and Wales. -- Army. -- Honorable Artillery Company of London; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preached before The Artillery Company. PROVERBS xxviii. 1. The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a Lion. A SERMON Preached before The artillery Company. PROVERBS xxviii. 1. The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous Are bold as a lion. dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 n1. n2 crd. crd dt j vvb c-crq dx n1 vvz, cc-acp dt j vbr j c-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THe two great Ingredients that go into the composition of an accomplished Souldier are Courage, and good Conduct: THe two great Ingredients that go into the composition of an accomplished Soldier Are Courage, and good Conduct: dt crd j n2 cst vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vbr n1, cc j vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 As for the latter of these, it is the peculiar subject of your Profession, and falls not under the cognizance of our spiritual Tacticks; As for the latter of these, it is the peculiar Subject of your Profession, and falls not under the cognizance of our spiritual Tactics; c-acp p-acp dt d pp-f d, pn31 vbz dt j n-jn pp-f po22 n1, cc vvz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 nor was it ever well for the world when the Pulpits, which were designed for Oracles of the Gospel of Peace, rung with Battels, nor was it ever well for the world when the Pulpits, which were designed for Oracles of the Gospel of Peace, rung with Battles, ccx vbds pn31 av av p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n2, r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and Alarms, and that NONLATINALPHABET, that soft and still Trumpet of Meekness, and Charity, and Obedience, which should sound from hence, was out-noised, and Alarms, and that, that soft and still Trumpet of Meekness, and Charity, and obedience, which should found from hence, was out-noised, cc n2, cc d, cst j cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, r-crq vmd vvi p-acp av, vbds j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 and drowned with the thunder of Drums, and the roaring of Canons. Sure I am, in our Commission we have no Instructions to put on any Armour, and drowned with the thunder of Drums, and the roaring of Canonas. Sure I am, in our Commission we have no Instructions to put on any Armour, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc dt n-vvg pp-f n2. j pns11 vbm, p-acp po12 n1 pns12 vhb dx n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 but the whole Armour of God, to list any Volunteers but for Heaven, or proclaim any War but between men and their Lusts, from which all other wars and fightings do proceed. but the Whole Armour of God, to list any Volunteers but for Heaven, or proclaim any War but between men and their Lustiest, from which all other wars and fightings do proceed. cc-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi d n2 cc-acp p-acp n1, cc vvi d n1 cc-acp p-acp n2 cc po32 n2, p-acp r-crq d j-jn n2 cc n2-vvg vdi vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 And being of so distant a Profession, we may very well be excused if we understand not the language of your Discipline, And being of so distant a Profession, we may very well be excused if we understand not the language of your Discipline, np1 vbg pp-f av j dt n1, pns12 vmb av av vbi vvn cs pns12 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 if we cannot talk in Rank and File, and Flank and Rear our Discourses with Military Allusions; if we cannot talk in Rank and File, and Flank and Rear our Discourses with Military Allusions; cs pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, cc n1 cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 in which it is as easie for us to be absurd and ridiculous as for a fresh-water Souldier, that, being to make a Speech to a company of Sailers, will needs interlard his Harangue with terms of Navigation. in which it is as easy for us to be absurd and ridiculous as for a freshwater Soldier, that, being to make a Speech to a company of Sailors, will needs interlard his Harangue with terms of Navigation. p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz a-acp j p-acp pno12 pc-acp vbi j cc j c-acp p-acp dt n1 n1, cst, vbg pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vmb av vvi po31 n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 Wherefore, in reverence to your skill and judgment in your own Profession, I shall chuse to leave Hercules his Club in his own hands, who knows much better than I how to wield and manage it; Wherefore, in Reverence to your skill and judgement in your own Profession, I shall choose to leave Hercules his Club in his own hands, who knows much better than I how to wield and manage it; q-crq, p-acp n1 p-acp po22 n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 d n1, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi np1 po31 n1 p-acp po31 d n2, r-crq vvz d jc cs pns11 c-crq pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 it being, in my opinion, not altogether so decent for a Divine to read Lectures of War before Hannibal. it being, in my opinion, not altogether so decent for a Divine to read Lectures of War before Hannibal. pn31 vbg, p-acp po11 n1, xx av av j p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 But as for that other Ingredient of a good Souldier, viz. Courage and Resolution (it being a Christian vertue, But as for that other Ingredient of a good Soldier, viz. Courage and Resolution (it being a Christian virtue, p-acp c-acp p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 n1 cc n1 (pn31 vbg dt njp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 and as such, necessary not only (though more especially) for you, but for all others who intend to continue faithful Souldiers under the common Captain of our Salvation) it is upon this account a very proper argument both for the Speaker, and as such, necessary not only (though more especially) for you, but for all Others who intend to continue faithful Soldiers under the Common Captain of our Salvation) it is upon this account a very proper argument both for the Speaker, cc c-acp d, j xx av-j (cs dc av-j) c-acp pn22, cc-acp p-acp d n2-jn r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1) pn31 vbz p-acp d n1 dt j j n1 av-d p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
14 and the Hearers, and as sutable to the Place, as it is to the Occasion, and the Hearers, and as suitable to the Place, as it is to the Occasion, cc dt n2, cc p-acp j p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 and therefore, in compliance with both, I have chosen this Text, in which you have Cowardize and Courage resolved into their first principles, The wicked flee when no man pursues, and Therefore, in compliance with both, I have chosen this Text, in which you have Cowardice and Courage resolved into their First principles, The wicked flee when no man pursues, cc av, p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns11 vhb vvn d n1, p-acp r-crq pn22 vhb n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp po32 ord n2, dt j vvb c-crq dx n1 vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 but the righteous is bold as a Lion. In these words you have all mankind distinguished by their proper Characters into two sorts: but the righteous is bold as a lion. In these words you have all mankind distinguished by their proper Characters into two sorts: cc-acp dt j vbz j c-acp dt n1. p-acp d n2 pn22 vhb d n1 vvn p-acp po32 j n2 p-acp crd n2: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 The first is the Wicked, under which name all bad men, of whatsoever denomination, are comprehended, The First is the Wicked, under which name all bad men, of whatsoever denomination, Are comprehended, dt ord vbz dt j, p-acp r-crq n1 d j n2, pp-f r-crq n1, vbr vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
18 whether they be irreligious in their belief, profane in their manners, or hypocritical in their designs and intentions, whither they be irreligious in their belief, profane in their manners, or hypocritical in their designs and intentions, cs pns32 vbb j p-acp po32 n1, j p-acp po32 n2, cc j p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
19 and the Character here by which they are all distinguished, is, that they flee when no man pursues; i. e. and the Character Here by which they Are all distinguished, is, that they flee when no man pursues; i. e. cc dt n1 av p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr d vvn, vbz, cst pns32 vvi c-crq dx n1 vvz; uh. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 they are of such base and timorous spirits, that they are ready to run away from the least shadow of danger, they Are of such base and timorous spirits, that they Are ready to run away from the least shadow of danger, pns32 vbr pp-f d j cc j n2, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 though it hath nothing of substance or reality in it, and being haunted with an ill-boding mind, flee before the spectres of their own fancies. though it hath nothing of substance or reality in it, and being haunted with an ill-boding mind, flee before the spectres of their own fancies. cs pn31 vhz pix pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31, cc vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvb a-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 Which words are not to be so understood as if every wicked man were actually a Coward, Which words Are not to be so understood as if every wicked man were actually a Coward, r-crq n2 vbr xx pc-acp vbi av vvn c-acp cs d j n1 vbdr av-j dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 for that contradicts experience, and we know there is a sort of valour which naturally springs out of the very crasis and temper of mens bodies, which is nothing else but a certain impetus, or brisk fermentation of the bloud and spirits; for that contradicts experience, and we know there is a sort of valour which naturally springs out of the very crasis and temper of men's bodies, which is nothing Else but a certain impetus, or brisk fermentation of the blood and spirits; c-acp cst vvz n1, cc pns12 vvb pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 r-crq av-j vvz av pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f ng2 n2, r-crq vbz pix av cc-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
24 and this is common to bad men with good, accordingly as they happen into a warm and vigorous constitution. and this is Common to bad men with good, accordingly as they happen into a warm and vigorous constitution. cc d vbz j p-acp j n2 p-acp j, av-vvg c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
25 The meaning therefore is, that they are cowards in their causes; The meaning Therefore is, that they Are cowards in their Causes; dt n1 av vbz, cst pns32 vbr n2 p-acp po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
26 that their wickedness naturally tends to effeminate them, and will certainly do it, if it be not strongly counter-influenced by the vigour of their bodily temper. that their wickedness naturally tends to effeminate them, and will Certainly do it, if it be not strongly counter-influenced by the vigour of their bodily temper. cst po32 n1 av-j vvz p-acp j pno32, cc vmb av-j vdi pn31, cs pn31 vbb xx av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
27 The second sort into which mankind is here distinguished is the Righteous, by which phrase the Scripture is wont to express all good men in general; The second sort into which mankind is Here distinguished is the Righteous, by which phrase the Scripture is wont to express all good men in general; dt ord n1 p-acp r-crq n1 vbz av vvn vbz dt j, p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi d j n2 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 and that for very good reason, because all instances of goodness whatsoever are in strictness acts of righteousness, either to God, and that for very good reason, Because all instances of Goodness whatsoever Are in strictness acts of righteousness, either to God, cc cst p-acp av j n1, c-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr p-acp n1 n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
29 or to our selves, or to our neighbours; or to our selves, or to our neighbours; cc p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 so that justice or righteousness is the common point whence all the lines of our duty are drawn, and wherein they all concenter. so that Justice or righteousness is the Common point whence all the lines of our duty Are drawn, and wherein they all concenter. av d n1 cc n1 vbz dt j n1 c-crq d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbr vvn, cc c-crq pns32 d jc-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 Now of this sort of men the proper Character is, that they are as bold as a Lion; which words do not import every good man to be actually a Cordelion, to be as bold, Now of this sort of men the proper Character is, that they Are as bold as a lion; which words do not import every good man to be actually a Cordelion, to be as bold, av pp-f d n1 pp-f n2 dt j n1 vbz, cst pns32 vbr p-acp j c-acp dt n1; r-crq n2 vdb xx vvi d j n1 pc-acp vbi av-j dt np1, pc-acp vbi a-acp j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
32 and stout-hearted as that couragious Animal is, before whom all the beasts of the Forest do tremble; and stouthearted as that courageous Animal is, before whom all the beasts of the Forest do tremble; cc j c-acp d j n1 vbz, p-acp ro-crq d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vdb vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
33 for as some bad men are valiant by nature, so are some good timorous and faint-hearted, for as Some bad men Are valiant by nature, so Are Some good timorous and fainthearted, c-acp c-acp d j n2 vbr j p-acp n1, av vbr d j j cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
34 and it is a very hard thing to cure by discipline that which is the natural defect of constitution. and it is a very hard thing to cure by discipline that which is the natural defect of constitution. cc pn31 vbz dt av j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cst r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
35 This expression therefore must be understood in the same mitigated sense as the former, the righteous are bold, i. e. This expression Therefore must be understood in the same mitigated sense as the former, the righteous Are bold, i. e. d n1 av vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt d vvn n1 p-acp dt j, dt j vbr j, uh. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
36 their righteousness tends to make them so; their righteousness tends to make them so; po32 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 av; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
37 it hath such an animating vertue in it, as will (if it be not over-powered by an invincible timorousness of temper) convert a Poultroon into a Hero, it hath such an animating virtue in it, as will (if it be not overpowered by an invincible timorousness of temper) convert a Poultroon into a Hero, pn31 vhz d dt vvg n1 p-acp pn31, c-acp vmb (cs pn31 vbb xx j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1) vvb dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
38 and imbolden the meanest spirited to confront the grimmest danger, and charge it with an undaunted resolution: and embolden the Meanest spirited to confront the grimmest danger, and charge it with an undaunted resolution: cc vvi dt js vvn pc-acp vvi dt js n1, cc vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
39 For thus the Scripture usually speaks of men as if they actually were what they have great cause and reason to be; For thus the Scripture usually speaks of men as if they actually were what they have great cause and reason to be; c-acp av dt n1 av-j vvz pp-f n2 c-acp cs pns32 av-j vbdr q-crq pns32 vhb j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vbi; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
40 thus in Isa. lvii. 20. The wicked are like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt, i. e. thus in Isaiah lvii. 20. The wicked Are like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt, i. e. av p-acp np1 crd. crd dt j vbr av-j dt j-vvn n1 c-crq pn31 vmbx vvi, rg-crq n2 vvd a-acp n1 cc n1, uh. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
41 they are continually agitated with their own restless thoughts, just like the Sea with its reciprocal Tides: they Are continually agitated with their own restless thoughts, just like the Sea with its reciprocal Tides: pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp po32 d j n2, av av-j dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
42 Not that this is always actually their condition, but that they have always just reason to be so. Not that this is always actually their condition, but that they have always just reason to be so. xx cst d vbz av av-j po32 n1, cc-acp cst pns32 vhb av j n1 pc-acp vbi av. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
43 So Prov. xvi. 3. Righteous lips are the delight of Kings, and they love him that speaketh right; So Curae xvi. 3. Righteous lips Are the delight of Kings, and they love him that speaks right; np1 np1 crd. crd j n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pns32 vvb pno31 cst vvz av-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
44 which is not to be so understood as if in fact it were always so; which is not to be so understood as if in fact it were always so; r-crq vbz xx pc-acp vbi av vvn c-acp cs p-acp n1 pn31 vbdr av av; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
45 for experience too often evinces the contrary, but the meaning is, that Kings above all men have reason to delight in men of truth, and honesty, and fidelity. for experience too often evinces the contrary, but the meaning is, that Kings above all men have reason to delight in men of truth, and honesty, and Fidis. p-acp n1 av av vvz dt n-jn, cc-acp dt n1 vbz, cst n2 p-acp d n2 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
46 And so in the Text, The wicked flee when no man pursues; And so in the Text, The wicked flee when no man pursues; cc av p-acp dt n1, dt j vvb c-crq dx n1 vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
47 that is, a wicked man hath great reason to be timorous, for he hath all the moral causes of baseness and cowardize within his breast: that is, a wicked man hath great reason to be timorous, for he hath all the moral Causes of baseness and cowardice within his breast: cst vbz, dt j n1 vhz j n1 pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns31 vhz d dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
48 But the Righteous is bold as a Lion, i. e. But the Righteous is bold as a lion, i. e. p-acp dt j vbz j c-acp dt n1, uh. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
49 he hath reason to be so, his mind being inspired with the most pregnant principles of a brave and undaunted resolution. he hath reason to be so, his mind being inspired with the most pregnant principles of a brave and undaunted resolution. pns31 vhz n1 pc-acp vbi av, po31 n1 vbg vvn p-acp dt ds j n2 pp-f dt j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 6
50 The words being thus explained, the sense of them resolves into this Proposition, That wickedness naturally tends to dishearten and cowardize men; The words being thus explained, the sense of them resolves into this Proposition, That wickedness naturally tends to dishearten and cowardice men; dt n2 vbg av vvn, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vvz p-acp d n1, cst n1 av-j vvz pc-acp vvi cc n1 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
51 but righteousness and goodness to encourage and imbolden them. but righteousness and Goodness to encourage and embolden them. cc-acp n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
52 The truth of which I might easily demonstrate by an induction of particulars, were it proper to draw a List of those ancient Heroes, whose names are renowned in the Memoires of Fame, the greatest part of whom were as illustrious for their Piety and Goodness, The truth of which I might Easily demonstrate by an induction of particulars, were it proper to draw a List of those ancient Heroes, whose names Are renowned in the Memoirs of Fame, the greatest part of whom were as illustrious for their Piety and goodness, dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2-j, vbdr pn31 j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n2, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, dt js n1 pp-f r-crq vbdr p-acp j c-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
53 as for their Valour and great Atchievements, and who, as the Historian observes of the ancient Romans, conquered much more by the Charms of their Vertues, as for their Valour and great Achievements, and who, as the Historian observes of the ancient Roman, conquered much more by the Charms of their Virtues, c-acp p-acp po32 n1 cc j n2, cc r-crq, c-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f dt j njp2, vvd d dc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
54 than by the terrour of their Swords. than by the terror of their Swords. cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
55 But I am not at leisure to tell Stories, and therefore for the confirmation of the Argument in hand, I shall endeavour, But I am not At leisure to tell Stories, and Therefore for the confirmation of the Argument in hand, I shall endeavour, p-acp pns11 vbm xx p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi n2, cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
56 as briefly as I can, to represent to you what those things are which do naturally contribute to the making men couragious, as briefly as I can, to represent to you what those things Are which do naturally contribute to the making men courageous, c-acp av-j c-acp pns11 vmb, pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 r-crq d n2 vbr r-crq vdb av-j vvi p-acp dt vvg n2 j, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
57 and to shew you that they are all to be found in Righteousness, and their contraries in Wickedness; and to show you that they Are all to be found in Righteousness, and their contraries in Wickedness; cc pc-acp vvi pn22 cst pns32 vbr av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc po32 n2-jn p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
58 which if I can make good, I doubt not, will abundantly convince you, that the best way to be good Souldiers is to be good men; which if I can make good, I doubt not, will abundantly convince you, that the best Way to be good Soldiers is to be good men; r-crq cs pns11 vmb vvi j, pns11 vvb xx, vmb av-j vvi pn22, cst dt js n1 pc-acp vbi j n2 vbz pc-acp vbi j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
59 and that though you may furnish your selves with Art and Conduct in the field, and that though you may furnish your selves with Art and Conduct in the field, cc cst cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
60 yet you can never acquire true courage and bravery till you have been trained and exercised under the Banner of Jesus. yet you can never acquire true courage and bravery till you have been trained and exercised under the Banner of jesus. av pn22 vmb av-x vvi j n1 cc n1 c-acp pn22 vhb vbn vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 7
61 Now to make men truly valiant and couragious these six things are necessary: First, That they be free, and within their own command. Now to make men truly valiant and courageous these six things Are necessary: First, That they be free, and within their own command. av pc-acp vvi n2 av-j j cc j d crd n2 vbr j: ord, cst pns32 vbb j, cc p-acp po32 d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
62 Secondly, That they be well hardened to endure difficulties and inconveniences. Thirdly, That they be well satisfied in the nature of their actions and undertakings. Secondly, That they be well hardened to endure difficulties and inconveniences. Thirdly, That they be well satisfied in the nature of their actions and undertakings. ord, cst pns32 vbb av vvn pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2. ord, cst pns32 vbb av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 7
63 Fourthly, That they have a hopeful prospect of being well seconded. Fifthly, That they have a probable security of good success. Fourthly, That they have a hopeful prospect of being well seconded. Fifthly, That they have a probable security of good success. ord, cst pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f vbg av vvn. ord, cst pns32 vhb dt j n1 pp-f j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 7
64 Sixthly, That they be born up with the expectation of a glorious reward; Sixthly, That they be born up with the expectation of a glorious reward; j, cst pns32 vbb vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 7
65 all which causes of courage are to be found in righteousness, and their direct contraries in a sinful and wicked course of life. all which Causes of courage Are to be found in righteousness, and their Direct contraries in a sinful and wicked course of life. d r-crq n2 pp-f n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc po32 j n2-jn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 7
66 I. One cause that very much contributes to the making men couragious, is their being free, and within their own command; I. One cause that very much contributes to the making men courageous, is their being free, and within their own command; pns11. crd n1 cst av d vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j, vbz po32 n1 j, cc p-acp po32 d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 7
67 for slavery naturally depresses the mind, and by accustoming men to a severe and rigorous treatment, habituates them to fear and pusillanimity. for slavery naturally depresses the mind, and by accustoming men to a severe and rigorous treatment, habituates them to Fear and pusillanimity. p-acp n1 av-j vvz dt n1, cc p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt j cc j n1, vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 7
68 It is no new observation, that Slaves are generally Cowards; It is no new observation, that Slaves Are generally Cowards; pn31 vbz dx j n1, cst n2 vbr av-j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 7
69 of the truth of which we have many woful instances in the world, for how many Nations are there who were heretofore renowned for their courage and puissance, of the truth of which we have many woeful instances in the world, for how many nations Are there who were heretofore renowned for their courage and puissance, pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vhb d j n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp c-crq d n2 vbr a-acp r-crq vbdr av vvn p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
70 when they enjoyed their liberties and properties, under gentle and benign Governments, that are now utterly unmanned, when they enjoyed their Liberties and properties, under gentle and benign Governments, that Are now utterly unmanned, c-crq pns32 vvd po32 n2 cc n2, p-acp j cc j n2, cst vbr av av-j vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
71 and dispirited by oppression and slavery. and dispirited by oppression and slavery. cc j p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
72 But now a righteous man can never be enslaved, because he hath gotten the victory of himself, and is his own Master; But now a righteous man can never be enslaved, Because he hath got the victory of himself, and is his own Master; p-acp av dt j n1 vmb av-x vbi vvn, c-acp pns31 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f px31, cc vbz po31 d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
73 he hath trained up his passions to a severe obedience to his reason, and so has all his motions under his own command, he hath trained up his passion to a severe Obedience to his reason, and so has all his motions under his own command, pns31 vhz vvn a-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc av vhz d po31 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
74 and it being in his power (at least in a good measure) not to love any thing but what he hath good reason to love, not to desire any thing but what he hath fair hope to enjoy, not to delight in any thing but what is in his power to possess and keep, it being, I say, in his power to be affected as he pleases, and it being in his power (At least in a good measure) not to love any thing but what he hath good reason to love, not to desire any thing but what he hath fair hope to enjoy, not to delight in any thing but what is in his power to possess and keep, it being, I say, in his power to be affected as he Pleases, cc pn31 vbg p-acp po31 n1 (p-acp ds p-acp dt j n1) xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz j n1 pc-acp vvi, xx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vhz j n1 pc-acp vvi, xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 cc-acp q-crq vbz p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pn31 vbg, pns11 vvb, p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
75 and to regulate his own motions according as he thinks fit and reasonable; and to regulate his own motions according as he thinks fit and reasonable; cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n2 vvg c-acp pns31 vvz j cc j; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
76 he may chuse whether he will be a Coward or no, and should the grimmest danger stare him in the face, he may choose whither he will be a Coward or no, and should the grimmest danger stare him in the face, pns31 vmb vvi cs pns31 vmb vbi dt n1 cc uh-dx, cc vmd dt js n1 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
77 yet supposing him to have such a command of himself, as not to desire what he cannot have, not to dread what he cannot prevent, not to grieve and vex at what he cannot avoid; yet supposing him to have such a command of himself, as not to desire what he cannot have, not to dread what he cannot prevent, not to grieve and vex At what he cannot avoid; av vvg pno31 pc-acp vhi d dt n1 pp-f px31, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmbx vhb, xx pc-acp vvi r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi, xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp r-crq pns31 vmbx vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
78 he may throw down the Gauntlet to it, and defie it to do its worst. he may throw down the Gauntlet to it, and defy it to do its worst. pns31 vmb vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp pn31, cc vvb pn31 p-acp vdi po31 js. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 8
79 Now one great office of righteousness is to do right to a mans self, to rescue him from the tyranny of his Passions, Now one great office of righteousness is to do right to a men self, to rescue him from the tyranny of his Passion, av crd j n1 pp-f n1 vbz pc-acp vdi j-jn p-acp dt ng1 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 8
80 and reduce him under the command of his reason, and the more successful it is in this great undertaking, the more valiant and magnanimous it must necessarily render us; and reduce him under the command of his reason, and the more successful it is in this great undertaking, the more valiant and magnanimous it must necessarily render us; cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt av-dc j pn31 vbz p-acp d j n-vvg, dt av-dc j cc j pn31 vmb av-j vvi pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
81 for the more a mans Passions are subdued to his Reason, the more presence of mind he will have in all dangers and difficulties, for the more a men Passion Are subdued to his Reason, the more presence of mind he will have in all dangers and difficulties, p-acp dt av-dc dt ng1 n2 vbr vvn p-acp po31 n1, dt av-dc n1 pp-f n1 pns31 vmb vhi p-acp d n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
82 and the more able his Reason will be to counsel and advise him, and to fortifie his heart with brave considerations. and the more able his Reason will be to counsel and Advice him, and to fortify his heart with brave considerations. cc dt av-dc j po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp n1 cc vvi pno31, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
83 So that when a man hath made any considerable progress in the conquest of himself, he will be so much in his own power, that no danger will be able to divide him from himself, So that when a man hath made any considerable progress in the conquest of himself, he will be so much in his own power, that no danger will be able to divide him from himself, av cst c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31, pns31 vmb vbi av av-d p-acp po31 d n1, cst dx n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp px31, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
84 or scare him from the Post of his reason, and while Death is whizzing about his ears, or scare him from the Post of his reason, and while Death is whizzing about his ears, cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc cs n1 vbz vvg p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
85 and Bloud and Slaughter, Terrour and Confusion are round about him, his mind will be invironed with invincible thoughts, and Blood and Slaughter, Terror and Confusion Are round about him, his mind will be environed with invincible thoughts, cc n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vbr av-j p-acp pno31, po31 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
86 and guarded with such puissant considerations, that no outward force will be able to approach it. and guarded with such puissant considerations, that no outward force will be able to approach it. cc vvn p-acp d j n2, cst dx j n1 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
87 And thus freedom (you see) from the slavery of passion, which is an effect of righteousness, is an effectual cause of courage and magnanimity. And thus freedom (you see) from the slavery of passion, which is an Effect of righteousness, is an effectual cause of courage and magnanimity. cc av n1 (pn22 vvb) p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 9
88 But in wickedness a great part of this slavery consists, for in this state men are intirely governed by Passion and Appetite; But in wickedness a great part of this slavery consists, for in this state men Are entirely governed by Passion and Appetite; cc-acp p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vvz, c-acp p-acp d n1 n2 vbr av-j vvn p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 9
89 as for their Reason, that sits by as an idle Spectator of the brutish Scene of their actions, as for their Reason, that sits by as an idle Spectator of the brutish Scene of their actions, c-acp p-acp po32 n1, cst vvz p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 9
90 and intermeddles no farther in it than to censure and condemn it, having no other office allowed it but to cater for their Appetites, and intermeddles no farther in it than to censure and condemn it, having no other office allowed it but to cater for their Appetites, cc vvz dx av-jc p-acp pn31 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31, vhg dx j-jn n1 vvd pn31 p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 9
91 and enable them to play the Brutes with greater luxury and rellish; and enable them to play the Brutus's with greater luxury and relish; cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2 p-acp jc n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
92 and being under the command of such Masters as these, we are out of our own power, and being under the command of such Masters as these, we Are out of our own power, cc vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp d, pns12 vbr av pp-f po12 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
93 and cannot dispose of our selves as we please, for either our Passions and Appetites must be governed by our Reason, and cannot dispose of our selves as we please, for either our Passion and Appetites must be governed by our Reason, cc vmbx vvi pp-f po12 n2 c-acp pns12 vvb, p-acp d po12 n2 cc n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
94 or by the goods and evils that are without us; or by the goods and evils that Are without us; cc p-acp dt n2-j cc n2-jn cst vbr p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
95 and if these govern us, we are not our own men, but do live in subjection to a Foreign Power, and if these govern us, we Are not our own men, but do live in subjection to a Foreign Power, cc cs d vvb pno12, pns12 vbr xx po12 d n2, cc-acp vdb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
96 and we must be what the things without us will have us, and not what our own mind and reason: and we must be what the things without us will have us, and not what our own mind and reason: cc pns12 vmb vbi r-crq dt n2 p-acp pno12 vmb vhi pno12, cc xx r-crq po12 d n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
97 Our mind must turn about according as the wind blows, and like water we must take our form from the Vessels we are poured into; Our mind must turn about according as the wind blows, and like water we must take our from from the Vessels we Are poured into; po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 vvz, cc j n1 pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
98 and when the passions and appetites that over-rule us are thus over-ruled by the chances and contingencies without us, and when the passion and appetites that overrule us Are thus overruled by the chances and contingencies without us, cc c-crq dt n2 cc n2 cst vvi pno12 vbr av j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
99 how is it possible we should be truly couragious? For now when any danger looks us in the face, we can have no present relief from our reason, having all along disused our selves to consult and advise with it, how is it possible we should be truly courageous? For now when any danger looks us in the face, we can have no present relief from our reason, having all along disused our selves to consult and Advice with it, q-crq vbz pn31 j pns12 vmd vbi av-j j? p-acp av c-crq d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vhi dx j n1 p-acp po12 n1, vhg d p-acp vvn po12 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
100 and so every alarm of danger from without will presently raise a tumult within, and put the whole soul into an uproar, in which the mind is left naked of all relief, and so every alarm of danger from without will presently raise a tumult within, and put the Whole soul into an uproar, in which the mind is left naked of all relief, cc av d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp p-acp n1 av-j vvi dt n1 a-acp, cc vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn j pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
101 and utterly abandoned of those wise and brave thoughts which should guard and defend it. and utterly abandoned of those wise and brave thoughts which should guard and defend it. cc av-j vvn pp-f d j cc j n2 r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
102 And a mans thoughts and considerations being thus defeated and put to the rout, he must either sink under his danger, And a men thoughts and considerations being thus defeated and put to the rout, he must either sink under his danger, cc dt ng1 n2 cc n2 vbg av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av-d vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 10
103 or charge headlong upon it foolhardily or desperately; or charge headlong upon it foolhardy or desperately; cc vvb av-j p-acp pn31 j cc av-j; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 11
104 for now he hath no other courage to support him, but either that of a Mastiff, that fights because his bloud is in a brisk fermentation; for now he hath no other courage to support him, but either that of a Mastiff, that fights Because his blood is in a brisk fermentation; c-acp av pns31 vhz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp d cst pp-f dt n1, cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 11
105 or that of a Rat, that flees in his enemies face because he is desperate of escaping. or that of a Rat, that flees in his enemies face Because he is desperate of escaping. cc d pp-f dt n1, cst vvz p-acp po31 ng1 n1 c-acp pns31 vbz j pp-f vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 11
106 II. Another cause that mightily contributes to the making men couragious is their being well hardened to endure difficulties and inconveniences, II another cause that mightily contributes to the making men courageous is their being well hardened to endure difficulties and inconveniences, crd j-jn n1 cst av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j vbz po32 vbg av vvn pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
107 for how distant soever a state of softness and delicacy is from that of slavery, for how distant soever a state of softness and delicacy is from that of slavery, c-acp c-crq j av dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbz p-acp d pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
108 yet it concenters with it in the effect, and by a different quality produces the same base and unmanly temper. yet it concenters with it in the Effect, and by a different quality produces the same base and unmanly temper. av pn31 vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvz dt d j cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
109 For as Slavery cows the spirit by rigorous and servile usage, and suppresses and stifles all its generous emotions, For as Slavery cows the Spirit by rigorous and servile usage, and suppresses and stifles all its generous emotions, p-acp p-acp n1 n2 dt n1 p-acp j cc j n1, cc vvz cc n2 d po31 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
110 so softness and delicacy doth so melt and dissolve it, that it hath not the firmness to resist any violent impressions, so softness and delicacy does so melt and dissolve it, that it hath not the firmness to resist any violent impressions, av n1 cc n1 vdz av vvi cc vvi pn31, cst pn31 vhz xx dt n1 pc-acp vvi d j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
111 but is ready to shrink at the least touch of evil, or appearance of danger, having been accustomed to nothing but pleasure, but is ready to shrink At the least touch of evil, or appearance of danger, having been accustomed to nothing but pleasure, cc-acp vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt ds n1 pp-f n-jn, cc n1 pp-f n1, vhg vbn vvn p-acp pix cc-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
112 and wrapt up in ease and voluptuousness; and wrapped up in ease and voluptuousness; cc vvd a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
113 and hence we see, that though the valour and courage of Nations be very much owing to the temper of the Climes in which they are situated, and hence we see, that though the valour and courage of nations be very much owing to the temper of the Climes in which they Are situated, cc av pns12 vvb, cst cs dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 vbb av av-d vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbr vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
114 yet by the exercise of temperance and severe vertue the Inhabitants of the most effeminate Climes have sometimes improved themselves into the most Heroick and Magnanimous of all Nations, yet by the exercise of temperance and severe virtue the Inhabitants of the most effeminate Climes have sometime improved themselves into the most Heroic and Magnanimous of all nations, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1 dt n2 pp-f dt av-ds j n2 vhb av vvn px32 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j pp-f d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 11
115 as the Romans and Persians for instance: as the Romans and Persians for instance: c-acp dt np1 cc npg1 p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 12
116 As on the contrary, those who by the temperament of their native Air and Country are naturally the most hardy and couragious have many times by their dissolute manners been broken and dispirited into the most wretched coward; As on the contrary, those who by the temperament of their native Air and Country Are naturally the most hardy and courageous have many times by their dissolute manners been broken and dispirited into the most wretched coward; c-acp p-acp dt n-jn, d r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 vbr av-j dt av-ds j cc j vhb d n2 p-acp po32 j n2 vbn vvn cc j p-acp dt av-ds j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 12
117 as the English for instance, who though they have been ever remarked for a People of a daring and undaunted genius, have yet sometimes been so melted by their own luxuries, as the English for instance, who though they have been ever remarked for a People of a daring and undaunted genius, have yet sometime been so melted by their own luxuries, c-acp dt jp p-acp n1, r-crq cs pns32 vhb vbn av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg cc j n1, vhb av av vbn av vvn p-acp po32 d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 12
118 as that they became preys to every dog that hunted them. as that they became preys to every dog that hunted them. c-acp cst pns32 vvd n2 p-acp d n1 cst vvd pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 12
119 But now Righteousness including in it those severe vertues of Industry, and Patience, Temperance, and Mortification of our appetites, doth effectually contribute to the confirming and hardening the tempers of men, But now Righteousness including in it those severe Virtues of Industry, and Patience, Temperance, and Mortification of our appetites, does effectually contribute to the confirming and hardening the tempers of men, p-acp av n1 vvg p-acp pn31 d j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, np1-n, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt vvg cc vvg dt n2 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 12
120 and the taking off that softness and delicacy of spirit which renders them so tender and impressive, and the taking off that softness and delicacy of Spirit which renders them so tender and impressive, cc dt vvg a-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz pno32 av j cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 12
121 so that by exercising our selves in these manly vertues, by inuring our selves to an active life, so that by exercising our selves in these manly Virtues, by inuring our selves to an active life, av cst p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp d j n2, p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 12
122 and to bear evils and injuries with a brave indifferency, by reducing our Appetites to the measures of Nature, and to bear evils and injuries with a brave indifferency, by reducing our Appetites to the measures of Nature, cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 12
123 and moderately Disciplining them with fasting and abstinence, we shall by degrees be so steeled against hardships and difficulties, that that which makes effeminate minds to flinch and startle will scarce be able to make any impression upon us. and moderately Disciplining them with fasting and abstinence, we shall by Degrees be so steeled against hardships and difficulties, that that which makes effeminate minds to flinch and startle will scarce be able to make any impression upon us. cc av-j vvg pno32 p-acp vvg cc n1, pns12 vmb p-acp n2 vbb av vvn p-acp n2 cc n2, cst d r-crq vvz j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1 av-j vbi j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pno12. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 12
124 For as the light of the Sun, and the freshness of the Air, which are apt to offend those that are tender and sickly, are not only tolerable, For as the Light of the Sun, and the freshness of the Air, which Are apt to offend those that Are tender and sickly, Are not only tolerable, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi d cst vbr j cc j, vbr xx av-j j, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
125 but delightful to men of hail and vigorous Constitutions: but delightful to men of hail and vigorous Constitutions: cc-acp j p-acp n2 pp-f n1 cc j n2: (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
126 So many of those little hardships, which do so trouble and incommode the tender and delicate, are so far from disturbing the patient and temperate, that they only refresh and divert them. So many of those little hardships, which do so trouble and incommode the tender and delicate, Are so Far from disturbing the patient and temperate, that they only refresh and divert them. av d pp-f d j n2, r-crq vdb av vvi cc vvd dt j cc j, vbr av av-j p-acp vvg dt j cc j, cst pns32 av-j vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
127 And it is such a mind only that is fit for a Souldier, that will enable him to undergo the glorious toyls and fatigues of War, to endure a hard March in the day, And it is such a mind only that is fit for a Soldier, that will enable him to undergo the glorious toils and fatigues of War, to endure a hard March in the day, cc pn31 vbz d dt n1 av-j cst vbz j p-acp dt n1, cst vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
128 and to sleep upon a harder Pillow at night, to follow Victory through Heat and Cold, Thirst and Famine, Sweat and Bloud, and to sleep upon a harder Pillow At night, to follow Victory through Heat and Cold, Thirst and Famine, Sweat and Blood, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1 cc j-jn, vvb cc n1, n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
129 and seize and pluck it from the Arms of hazards and difficulties, wherewith it is compassed and surrounded. and seize and pluck it from the Arms of hazards and difficulties, wherewith it is compassed and surrounded. cc vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, c-crq pn31 vbz vvn cc vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
130 These are things that require a firm, a hardy mind that hath been trained up in severity, These Are things that require a firm, a hardy mind that hath been trained up in severity, d vbr n2 cst vvb dt j, dt j n1 cst vhz vbn vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
131 and is grown strong and hail and vigorous in the exercise of a manly vertue. and is grown strong and hail and vigorous in the exercise of a manly virtue. cc vbz vvn j cc vvi cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 13
132 But now Wickedness softens and dissolves the temper by letting loose the desires and appetites of our flesh to Sensuality and Voluptuousness, to Rioting and Drunkenness, to Chambering and Wantonness, to Pride and Vanity, to Gluttony and Idleness, But now Wickedness softens and dissolves the temper by letting lose the Desires and appetites of our Flesh to Sensuality and Voluptuousness, to Rioting and drunkenness, to Chambering and Wantonness, to Pride and Vanity, to Gluttony and Idleness, p-acp av n1 vvz cc vvz dt n1 p-acp vvg av-j dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg cc n1, p-acp vvg cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 13
133 and all manner of effeminate delicacy and dissoluteness, which are such Vices as will emasculate the bravest mind, and all manner of effeminate delicacy and dissoluteness, which Are such Vices as will emasculate the Bravest mind, cc d n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr d n2 c-acp vmb vvi dt js n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 13
134 and by degrees spoil the strain of the most valourous Nations; and by Degrees spoil the strain of the most valorous nations; cc p-acp n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 13
135 and were I to prescribe for the cowardizing of a Nation, it should be the Boul of Intemperance, the Bed of Sloth, and were I to prescribe for the cowardizing of a nation, it should be the Boul of Intemperance, the Bed of Sloth, cc vbdr pns11 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, pn31 vmd vbi dt j pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
136 and a Dalilahs Lap, which are Charms sufficient to effeminate a Hero, and metamorphose a Lion into a timorous Hare: and a Delilahs Lap, which Are Charms sufficient to effeminate a Hero, and metamorphose a lion into a timorous Hare: cc dt npg1 n1, r-crq vbr n2 j p-acp j dt n1, cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
137 For when men have been trained up in excess and voluptuousness, and their minds are contempered and naturalized to it, the least hardship or difficulty will be terrible to them; For when men have been trained up in excess and voluptuousness, and their minds Are contempered and naturalized to it, the least hardship or difficulty will be terrible to them; c-acp c-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cc po32 n2 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp pn31, dt ds n1 cc n1 vmb vbi j p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
138 so that if ever they should be forced out of the Lap of Pleasure into the Lists of War, ill Quarters and a hard March will kill them without a Battel, so that if ever they should be forced out of the Lap of Pleasure into the Lists of War, ill Quarters and a hard March will kill them without a Battle, av cst cs av pns32 vmd vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, j-jn n2 cc dt j n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
139 and the least sense of pain, or appearance of danger will presently strike their spirits and air, and the least sense of pain, or appearance of danger will presently strike their spirits and air, cc dt ds n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 vmb av-j vvi po32 n2 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
140 and turn all their bloud into a trembling jelly. and turn all their blood into a trembling jelly. cc vvi d po32 n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
141 If the business of Souldiers were only to wear a Scarf, or a Feather, or to swelter an hour or two in Buff; If the business of Soldiers were only to wear a Scarf, or a Feather, or to swelter an hour or two in Buff; cs dt n1 pp-f n2 vbdr j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc crd p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
142 if they were to fight in a Field of Down, and to spill no other bloud but that of the Grape, there is no doubt but the School of Epicurus would make an incomparable Nursery for the Camp: if they were to fight in a Field of Down, and to spill no other blood but that of the Grape, there is no doubt but the School of Epicurus would make an incomparable Nursery for the Camp: cs pns32 vbdr pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f a-acp, cc pc-acp vvi dx j-jn n1 p-acp d pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 vmd vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
143 But to march under a load of Armour all day, and then to freez to the ground at night, to sleep with Drums in their ears, But to march under a load of Armour all day, and then to freeze to the ground At night, to sleep with Drums in their ears, cc-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 d n1, cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
144 and be waked with Alarms, to run on upon Spears, and charge at the Mouths of Canons whilst they are spitting fire, and be waked with Alarms, to run on upon Spears, and charge At the Mouths of Canonas while they Are spitting fire, cc vbi vvn p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n2, cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2 cs pns32 vbr vvg n1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
145 and roaring out destruction, these are such rude and scurvy things as will never be endured by a soft and delicate Epicure. III. and roaring out destruction, these Are such rude and scurvy things as will never be endured by a soft and delicate Epicure. III. cc vvg av n1, d vbr d j cc j n2 c-acp vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1. np1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 14
146 Another cause that mightily contributes to the making men couragious, is their being well-satisfied with themselves, another cause that mightily contributes to the making men courageous, is their being well-satisfied with themselves, j-jn n1 cst av-j vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j, vbz po32 n1 j p-acp px32, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
147 and with the nature of their actions and undertakings; and with the nature of their actions and undertakings; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2-vvg; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
148 for our Understanding being our leading Faculty, the Eye that is to direct the Feet of our practice, for our Understanding being our leading Faculty, the Eye that is to Direct the Feet of our practice, p-acp po12 n1 vbg po12 j-vvg n1, dt n1 cst vbz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
149 and to guide and mannage all our voluntary motions, it is impossible that whilst that doth either disapprove or doubt of our actions we should ever be able to act with steadiness and assurance; and to guide and manage all our voluntary motions, it is impossible that while that does either disapprove or doubt of our actions we should ever be able to act with steadiness and assurance; cc pc-acp vvi cc vvi d po12 j-jn n2, pn31 vbz j cst cs d vdz d vvi cc n1 pp-f po12 n2 pns12 vmd av vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
150 for while a man acts with a misgiving mind, and that which should be the guide of his Actions is dissatisfied with his way, he walks like a benighted Traveller in a dangerous Road, for while a man acts with a misgiving mind, and that which should be the guide of his Actions is dissatisfied with his Way, he walks like a benighted Traveller in a dangerous Road, c-acp cs dt n1 n2 p-acp dt n-vvg n1, cc cst r-crq vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vbz vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz av-j dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
151 and is fain to feel out his steps, and tread gingerly, and cautiously, lest he should stumble into a Bog, and is fain to feel out his steps, and tread gingerly, and cautiously, lest he should Stumble into a Bog, cc vbz av-j pc-acp vvi av po31 n2, cc vvi av-j, cc av-j, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
152 or a Precipice, and so being accustomed to act with fear and anxiety, his courage dissolves, or a Precipice, and so being accustomed to act with Fear and anxiety, his courage dissolves, cc dt n1, cc av vbg vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1, po31 n1 vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
153 and his heart grows creeping and timorous. But now the righteous man acts with the full consent and approbation of his mind, and his heart grows creeping and timorous. But now the righteous man acts with the full consent and approbation of his mind, cc po31 n1 vvz vvg cc j. p-acp av dt j n1 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 15
154 and has no by-ways from the Road of Reason and Conscience, but keeping strait forward, and has no byways from the Road of Reason and Conscience, but keeping strait forward, cc vhz dx n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc-acp vvg av-j av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 15
155 as he doth in the plain tracts of eternal goodness, he treads firmly and boldly, being secure of the ground he goes upon, as he does in the plain tracts of Eternal Goodness, he treads firmly and boldly, being secure of the ground he Goes upon, c-acp pns31 vdz p-acp dt n1 vvz pp-f j n1, pns31 vvz av-j cc av-j, vbg j pp-f dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 15
156 and is neither ashamed, nor afraid of his own actions, which, being such as his best and purest Reason approves, have the chearful Euges and applauses of his Conscience continually echoing and resounding after them; and is neither ashamed, nor afraid of his own actions, which, being such as his best and Purest Reason approves, have the cheerful Euges and applauses of his Conscience continually echoing and resounding After them; cc vbz av-dx j, ccx j pp-f po31 d n2, r-crq, vbg d c-acp po31 js cc js n1 vvz, vhb dt j np1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 av-j vvg cc vvg p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
157 and this animates his courage, and invigorates his heart with a generous confidence and assurance; and this animates his courage, and invigorates his heart with a generous confidence and assurance; cc d vvz po31 n1, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
158 in the sense of this he can smile upon misfortune, bid defiance to danger, and bear up his head in the lowest condition. in the sense of this he can smile upon misfortune, bid defiance to danger, and bear up his head in the lowest condition. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, vvb n1 p-acp n1, cc vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt js n1. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
159 For as long as his own mind doth neither threaten nor accuse him, he can retire into himself when he is driven out of all other retreats, For as long as his own mind does neither threaten nor accuse him, he can retire into himself when he is driven out of all other retreats, p-acp c-acp av-j c-acp po31 d n1 vdz av-dx vvi ccx vvi pno31, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp px31 c-crq pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f d j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
160 and there live merry and secure in despite of the world, and while he can house himself in the sense of his own vertue and innocence, he hath an impregnable shelter against all storms from without; and there live merry and secure in despite of the world, and while he can house himself in the sense of his own virtue and innocence, he hath an impregnable shelter against all storms from without; cc pc-acp vvi j cc j p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cs pns31 vmb n1 px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1 cc n1, pns31 vhz dt j n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp a-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
161 well therefore might the Apostle call it, The breast-plate of righteousness, Eph. vi. 14. it being that which secures us against all outward violence, well Therefore might the Apostle call it, The breastplate of righteousness, Ephesians vi. 14. it being that which secures us against all outward violence, av av vmd dt n1 vvb pn31, dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 fw-la. crd pn31 vbg d r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp d j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
162 and renders our minds invulnerable by the smartest blows of misfortune. But so long as a man lives wickedly, he can never be satisfied with himself, and renders our minds invulnerable by the Smartest blows of misfortune. But so long as a man lives wickedly, he can never be satisfied with himself, cc vvz po12 n2 j p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1. p-acp av j c-acp dt n1 vvz av-j, pns31 vmb av-x vbi vvn p-acp px31, (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 16
163 because in the whole course of his actions he contradicts his own Reason, and offers violence to those eternal Laws of righteousness and goodness which are inseparably interwoven with his Faculties: Because in the Whole course of his actions he contradicts his own Reason, and offers violence to those Eternal Laws of righteousness and Goodness which Are inseparably interwoven with his Faculties: c-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n2 pns31 vvz po31 d n1, cc vvz n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp po31 n2: (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 16
164 so that whenever he comes to appear before himself, and answer for his Actions at his own Tribunal, his own mind explodes and condemns him, so that whenever he comes to appear before himself, and answer for his Actions At his own Tribunal, his own mind explodes and condemns him, av cst av pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, cc vvi p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, po31 d n1 vvz cc vvz pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 16
165 and like a false Renegado, as he is from the natural Principles of his Reason, he is fain to run the Gantelope through the terrors and reproaches of his own Conscience, which he hath no other way to escape but by running out of himself, and like a false Renegado, as he is from the natural Principles of his Reason, he is fain to run the Gantelope through the terrors and Reproaches of his own Conscience, which he hath no other Way to escape but by running out of himself, cc av-j dt j n1, c-acp pns31 vbz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq pns31 vhz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi cc-acp p-acp vvg av pp-f px31, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
166 and taking Sanctuary in the crowd of his Lusts, or secular affairs and diversions; for as Tertullian observes, Omne malum aut timore aut pudore natura perfudit; and taking Sanctuary in the crowd of his Lustiest, or secular affairs and diversions; for as Tertullian observes, Omne malum Or Timore Or Pudore Nature perfudit; cc vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc j n2 cc n2; c-acp c-acp np1 vvz, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
167 Nature hath poured fear or shame upon the face of all wickedness; Nature hath poured Fear or shame upon the face of all wickedness; n1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
168 both which do naturally intimidate our minds, and for different reasons incline us to run away; both which do naturally intimidate our minds, and for different Reasons incline us to run away; d r-crq vdb av-j vvi po12 n2, cc p-acp j n2 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi av; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
169 Shame, that we may not be seen; and Fear, that we may not be taken. Shame, that we may not be seen; and fear, that we may not be taken. vvb, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn; cc vvb, cst pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
170 When therefore men have always these two Furies at their heels, haunting and pursuing them throughout the whole course of their Actions, what wretched Cowards must they be when any outward danger or calamity approaches them? When all is smooth and prosperous without, they may shelter themselves there from the persecutions of their Conscience; When Therefore men have always these two Furies At their heels, haunting and pursuing them throughout the Whole course of their Actions, what wretched Cowards must they be when any outward danger or calamity Approaches them? When all is smooth and prosperous without, they may shelter themselves there from the persecutions of their Conscience; c-crq av n2 vhb av d crd n2 p-acp po32 n2, vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq j n2 vmb pns32 vbi c-crq d j n1 cc n1 vvz pno32? c-crq d vbz j cc j p-acp, pns32 vmb vvi px32 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
171 and when all is calm and serene within, they may shelter themselves there from the persecutions of the world: and when all is Cam and serene within, they may shelter themselves there from the persecutions of the world: cc c-crq d vbz j-jn cc j p-acp, pns32 vmb vvi px32 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
172 But when both are bestormed, whither can they flee? When Danger and Destruction are drawn up in battel-array against us from without, But when both Are bestormed, whither can they flee? When Danger and Destruction Are drawn up in Battle array against us from without, cc-acp c-crq d vbr vvn, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi? c-crq n1 cc n1 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
173 and we are alarm'd at the same time with the shame and terrour of a guilty Conscience from within, and we Are alarmed At the same time with the shame and terror of a guilty Conscience from within, cc pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
174 so that we are charged all at once, Front, and Rear, and can neither go on, so that we Are charged all At once, Front, and Rear, and can neither go on, av cst pns12 vbr vvn d p-acp a-acp, n1, cc vvi, cc vmb av-dx vvi a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 17
175 nor retreat without cutting our way through horrour and confusion. nor retreat without cutting our Way through horror and confusion. ccx n1 p-acp vvg po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 18
176 This is enough to disarm the stoutest Resolution, and sink the courage of a Lion into a panick dread and desperation. This is enough to disarm the Stoutest Resolution, and sink the courage of a lion into a panic dread and desperation. d vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt js n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 j cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 18
177 IV. Another cause which very much contributes to the making men couragious, is their having a hopeful prospect of being well seconded; IV. another cause which very much contributes to the making men courageous, is their having a hopeful prospect of being well seconded; np1 j-jn n1 r-crq av d vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j, vbz po32 vhg dt j n1 pp-f vbg av vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
178 for when a man apprehends that he is left all alone in the midst of danger, for when a man apprehends that he is left all alone in the midst of danger, p-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz cst pns31 vbz vvn d j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
179 or that he must encounter it with unequal Forces, that he is not back'd with sufficient Auxiliaries, or that he must encounter it with unequal Forces, that he is not backed with sufficient Auxiliaries, cc cst pns31 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp j n2, cst pns31 vbz xx vvn p-acp j n2-j, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
180 or that the advantage of Strength and Power lies on the other side, it must needs be a mighty allay to his courage. or that the advantage of Strength and Power lies on the other side, it must needs be a mighty allay to his courage. cc cst dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31 vmb av vbi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
181 Now the greatest Power that we can either dread or depend on is Gods; Now the greatest Power that we can either dread or depend on is God's; av dt js n1 cst pns12 vmb av-d vvi cc vvi a-acp vbz n2; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
182 and therefore according as we apprehend him to be engaged either for, or against us, our courage must necessarily rise or sink: and Therefore according as we apprehend him to be engaged either for, or against us, our courage must necessarily rise or sink: cc av vvg c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn av-d p-acp, cc p-acp pno12, po12 n1 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
183 For the apprehensions of God and his Providence are so natural to us, and do cleave so close to our minds, that though with our Jovial Airs we may sometimes lull them asleep, For the apprehensions of God and his Providence Are so natural to us, and do cleave so close to our minds, that though with our Jovial Airs we may sometime lull them asleep, c-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc po31 n1 vbr av j p-acp pno12, cc vdb vvi av av-j p-acp po12 n2, cst cs p-acp po12 j n2 pns12 vmb av vvi pno32 j, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
184 yet the least alarm of danger usually rouses and awakes them, and puts our mind upon the enquiry whether he be for, yet the least alarm of danger usually rouses and awakes them, and puts our mind upon the enquiry whither he be for, av dt ds n1 pp-f n1 av-j vvz cc vvz pno32, cc vvz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vbb p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
185 or against us, and according to the answer we receive from that bosome Oracle, our good or bad Conscience, we are naturally confident or afraid. or against us, and according to the answer we receive from that bosom Oracle, our good or bad Conscience, we Are naturally confident or afraid. cc p-acp pno12, cc vvg p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 n1, po12 j cc j n1, pns12 vbr av-j j cc j. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 18
186 Now Righteousness, being the Crown and Glory of Gods own Nature, and that for which he infinitely loves and esteems himself, can never fail wheresoever it resides to engage him of its side. Now Righteousness, being the Crown and Glory of God's own Nature, and that for which he infinitely loves and esteems himself, can never fail wheresoever it resides to engage him of its side. av n1, vbg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 d n1, cc cst p-acp r-crq pns31 av-j vvz cc vvz px31, vmb av-x vvi c-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
187 When therefore we are so fully assured, that the righteous Lord loves Righteousness, upon the testimony of our Conscience that we are sincerely righteous, we cannot but conclude him to be our Ally and Confederate, When Therefore we Are so Fully assured, that the righteous Lord loves Righteousness, upon the testimony of our Conscience that we Are sincerely righteous, we cannot but conclude him to be our Alley and Confederate, c-crq av pns12 vbr av av-j vvn, cst dt j n1 vvz n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cst pns12 vbr av-j j, pns12 vmbx p-acp vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi po12 n1 cc n-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
188 and consequently that our Interest is his, and his Power ours; and consequently that our Interest is his, and his Power ours; cc av-j d po12 n1 vbz png31, cc po31 n1 png12; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
189 and when I have his all-seeing Eye to direct, and his all-powerful Arm to assist and second me; and when I have his All-seeing Eye to Direct, and his all-powerful Arm to assist and second me; cc c-crq pns11 vhb po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi, cc po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno11; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
190 when I have all the Attributes of his infinite Nature pitching their Tents, like Guardian Angels, about me, when I have all the Attributes of his infinite Nature pitching their Tents, like Guardian Angels, about me, c-crq pns11 vhb d dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1 vvg po32 n2, j n1 n2, p-acp pno11, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
191 and my head is covered in the day of Battel with the impenetrable Helmet of his Providence, with what an undaunted resolution must such a persuasion inspire me? We have a late and woful instance among our selves of the courage with which a false Persuasion that God was with them did animate and inspire men, and my head is covered in the day of Battle with the impenetrable Helmet of his Providence, with what an undaunted resolution must such a persuasion inspire me? We have a late and woeful instance among our selves of the courage with which a false Persuasion that God was with them did animate and inspire men, cc po11 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1 vmb d dt n1 vvb pno11? pns12 vhb dt j cc j n1 p-acp po12 n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq dt j n1 cst np1 vbds p-acp pno32 vdd vvi cc vvi n2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
192 when they were wont to say Grace to their bloudy Banquets, and rise from their knees with an Enthusiastick assurance, when they were wont to say Grace to their bloody Banquets, and rise from their knees with an Enthusiastic assurance, c-crq pns32 vbdr j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp po32 j n2, cc vvi p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
193 and so run on to the Battel, flusht with powerful incomes, and manifestations of Victory. and so run on to the Battle, flushed with powerful incomes, and manifestations of Victory. cc av vvb a-acp p-acp dt n1, vvd p-acp j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
194 When the flaming Zealots fell on with Psalms in their mouths, and chased the huffing Hectors, When the flaming Zealots fell on with Psalms in their mouths, and chased the huffing Hectors, c-crq dt j-vvg n2 vvd a-acp p-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc vvd dt j-vvg np2, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
195 and notwithstanding the disadvantage of the bad Poetry, and the worse Cause, the Psalms proved too hard for the Oaths and Blasphemies. and notwithstanding the disadvantage of the bad Poetry, and the Worse Cause, the Psalms proved too hard for the Oaths and Blasphemies. cc a-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc dt jc n1, dt n2 vvd av av-j c-acp dt n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 19
196 When therefore upon firm and rational Principles, upon turning their eyes from God to themselves, upon comparing Grace with Grace, When Therefore upon firm and rational Principles, upon turning their eyes from God to themselves, upon comparing Grace with Grace, c-crq av p-acp j cc j n2, p-acp vvg po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp px32, p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 20
197 and Feature with Feature, and surveying the fair agreement of their nature with his, they are throughly persuaded and satisfied that he is their friend; and Feature with Feature, and surveying the fair agreement of their nature with his, they Are thoroughly persuaded and satisfied that he is their friend; cc n1 p-acp n1, cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp png31, pns32 vbr av-j vvn cc vvd cst pns31 vbz po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 20
198 this must needs mightily animate their courage, and enable them to bear up against the most threatning dangers. this must needs mightily animate their courage, and enable them to bear up against the most threatening dangers. d vmb av av-j vvi po32 n1, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n2. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 20
199 But when a man is conscious to himself that he is in rebellion against God, But when a man is conscious to himself that he is in rebellion against God, cc-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz j p-acp px31 cst pns31 vbz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
200 and thereupon apprehends himself not only Cashiered from his Protection, but also exposed to his Almighty vengeance, this must needs render him timorous and faint-hearted, and thereupon apprehends himself not only Cashiered from his Protection, but also exposed to his Almighty vengeance, this must needs render him timorous and fainthearted, cc av vvz px31 xx av-j vvn p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp av vvn p-acp po31 j-jn n1, d vmb av vvi pno31 j cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
201 if he hath any consideration about him: if he hath any consideration about him: cs pns31 vhz d n1 p-acp pno31: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
202 For alas who can be couragious against God? What heart can bear up against the terrour of his Thunder-bolts? Which are always shot with such an infallible aim that none can escape, For alas who can be courageous against God? What heart can bear up against the terror of his Thunderbolts? Which Are always shot with such an infallible aim that none can escape, c-acp uh q-crq vmb vbi j p-acp np1? q-crq n1 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? r-crq vbr av vvn p-acp d dt j n1 cst pix vmb vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
203 and with such an invincible force that none can resist them: and with such an invincible force that none can resist them: cc p-acp d dt j n1 cst pix vmb vvi pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
204 So that a wicked Souldier must necessarily forego either his Reason, or his Courage, and degenerate into a Craven, or a Brute; So that a wicked Soldier must necessarily forego either his Reason, or his Courage, and degenerate into a Craven, or a Brutus; av cst dt j n1 vmb av-j vvi d po31 n1, cc po31 n1, cc j p-acp dt j-jn, cc dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
205 for with what heart can he look an Enemy in the face when he considers that the Lord of Hosts is against him? Who can look him into nothing, for with what heart can he look an Enemy in the face when he considers that the Lord of Hosts is against him? Who can look him into nothing, c-acp p-acp r-crq n1 vmb pns31 vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvz cst dt n1 pp-f n2 vbz p-acp pno31? q-crq vmb vvi pno31 p-acp pix, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
206 and confound him with the breath of his Nostrils when he pleases; and confound him with the breath of his Nostrils when he Pleases; cc vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 c-crq pns31 vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 20
207 Who can array the whole Creation against him, and whilst his Enemies from below are thundring Vollies of destruction at him; Who can array the Whole Creation against him, and while his Enemies from below Are thundering Volleys of destruction At him; q-crq vmb vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno31, cc cs po31 n2 p-acp a-acp vbr j-vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 21
208 can play upon him from above with all the Artillery of Heaven, and cause the Stars in their courses to fight against him. can play upon him from above with all the artillery of Heaven, and cause the Stars in their courses to fight against him. vmb vvi p-acp pno31 p-acp a-acp p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n2 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 21
209 What a miserable plight must the poor Wretch be in, if he hath any sober thoughts about him, What a miserable plighted must the poor Wretch be in, if he hath any Sobrium thoughts about him, q-crq dt j n1 vmb dt j n1 vbb p-acp, cs pns31 vhz d j n2 p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 21
210 when Heaven and Earth and his own Conscience are in confederacy against him, and are storming all at once about his ears. But I must hasten. Again when Heaven and Earth and his own Conscience Are in confederacy against him, and Are storming all At once about his ears. But I must hasten. Again c-crq n1 cc n1 cc po31 d n1 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, cc vbr vvg d p-acp a-acp p-acp po31 n2. p-acp pns11 vmb vvi. av (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 21
211 V. Another cause that very much contributes to the making men couragious, is, their having a a probable security of good success; V. another cause that very much contributes to the making men courageous, is, their having a a probable security of good success; np1 j-jn n1 cst av d vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j, vbz, po32 vhg av dt j n1 pp-f j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 21
212 for Hope is the Spur of Valour, that quickens and puts life into it, that revives it when it is drooping, for Hope is the Spur of Valour, that quickens and puts life into it, that revives it when it is drooping, p-acp n1 vbz dt vvb pp-f n1, cst vvz cc vvz n1 p-acp pn31, cst vvz pn31 c-crq pn31 vbz vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 21
213 and supplies it with fresh recruits of spirit and vigour when it is languishing, and ready to expire; and supplies it with fresh recruits of Spirit and vigour when it is languishing, and ready to expire; cc vvz pn31 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvg, cc j pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 21
214 and when once Hope, which is the soul of it, is departed from it, it presently falls prostrate, or converts into desperate Rage. and when once Hope, which is the soul of it, is departed from it, it presently falls prostrate, or converts into desperate Rage. cc c-crq a-acp n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f pn31, vbz vvn p-acp pn31, pn31 av-j vvz j, cc vvz p-acp j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 21
215 But as for the Righteous, such is their condition that they can never be hopeless, But as for the Righteous, such is their condition that they can never be hopeless, p-acp c-acp p-acp dt j, d vbz po32 n1 cst pns32 vmb av-x vbi j, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 21
216 because while they continue such, they live in a constant dependance upon the protection of that God who over-rules and disposes all the Events that can befall them; Because while they continue such, they live in a constant dependence upon the protection of that God who overrules and disposes all the Events that can befall them; c-acp cs pns32 vvb d, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1 r-crq n2 cc vvz d dt n2 cst vmb vvi pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 21
217 and being continually animated with this persu•sion, That there is nothing can happen to them but by his Decree or Permission who is infinitely wise, and being continually animated with this persu•sion, That there is nothing can happen to them but by his decree or Permission who is infinitely wise, cc vbg av-j vvn p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vbz pix vmb vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz av-j j, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 21
218 and knows what is best for them; infinitely good, and wills what he knows; so infinitely powerful, and doth what he will; and knows what is best for them; infinitely good, and wills what he knows; so infinitely powerful, and does what he will; cc vvz r-crq vbz av-j p-acp pno32; av-j j, cc n2 r-crq pns31 vvz; av av-j j, cc vdz r-crq pns31 vmb; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
219 they will still be expecting good Issues from the worst Events, and so their hope will shine bright upon them in the darkest condition. they will still be expecting good Issues from the worst Events, and so their hope will shine bright upon them in the Darkest condition. pns32 vmb av vbi vvg j n2 p-acp dt js n2, cc av po32 n1 vmb vvi j p-acp pno32 p-acp dt js n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
220 When their Enemies are threatning or designing mischief against them, they know that their Almighty Guardian and Protector holds their malice in a Chain, When their Enemies Are threatening or designing mischief against them, they know that their Almighty Guardian and Protector holds their malice in a Chain, c-crq po32 n2 vbr vvg cc vvg n1 p-acp pno32, pns32 vvb cst po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 vvz po32 n1 p-acp dt vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
221 and that it can never bite, how fiercely soever it may bark at them, unless he let it loose; and that it can never bite, how fiercely soever it may bark At them, unless he let it lose; cc cst pn31 vmb av-x vvi, c-crq av-j av pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32, cs pns31 vvb pn31 j; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
222 which they are secure he will never do, but for such wise and good ends as they themselves would approve of, did they but fully comprehend them. which they Are secure he will never do, but for such wise and good ends as they themselves would approve of, did they but Fully comprehend them. r-crq pns32 vbr j pns31 vmb av-x vdi, cc-acp p-acp d j cc j n2 c-acp pns32 px32 vmd vvi pp-f, vdd pns32 p-acp av-j vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
223 They have duly considered what their Enemies can inflict, and do find that the worst of it is tolerable, They have duly considered what their Enemies can inflict, and do find that the worst of it is tolerable, pns32 vhb av-jn vvd r-crq po32 n2 vmb vvi, cc vdb vvi cst dt js pp-f pn31 vbz j, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
224 whilst they have a God to depend upon; while they have a God to depend upon; cs pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
225 that though Banishment be a dreadful word, it imports but little more in it self than Travel, that though Banishment be a dreadful word, it imports but little more in it self than Travel, cst cs n1 vbb dt j n1, pn31 vvz p-acp j av-dc p-acp pn31 n1 cs n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
226 or a long Voyage, which is a voluntary Exile; or a long Voyage, which is a voluntary Exile; cc dt j n1, r-crq vbz dt j-jn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
227 that unless they will they cannot be banisht from God, and that so long as they secure their Innocence, their Conscience, that unless they will they cannot be banished from God, and that so long as they secure their Innocence, their Conscience, cst cs pns32 vmb pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp np1, cc cst av av-j c-acp pns32 vvb po32 n1, po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
228 and their hope of Heaven, they may make themselves a Paradise in the most barren Wilderness. and their hope of Heaven, they may make themselves a Paradise in the most barren Wilderness. cc po32 n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vmb vvi px32 dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
229 That if they should suffer imprisonment, and be secluded from humane conversation, it is no such dismal thing for a man to be kept within doors; That if they should suffer imprisonment, and be secluded from humane Conversation, it is no such dismal thing for a man to be kept within doors; cst cs pns32 vmd vvi n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp j n1, pn31 vbz dx d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
230 to be snatched out of the croud and hurry of the world, and forced to retire within himself, to be snatched out of the crowd and hurry of the world, and forced to retire within himself, pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 22
231 and converse with God, and Heaven, and his own thoughts, that these are company enough to entertain a mans Solitudes, and converse with God, and Heaven, and his own thoughts, that these Are company enough to entertain a men solitudes, cc vvi p-acp np1, cc n1, cc po31 d n2, cst d vbr n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
232 and to supply the want of the noise of the world, in which there is commonly so much folly and discord, that if they should be tormented to death with instrustruments of cruelty, which is the worst thing that can happen to them, they must have died at last, and to supply the want of the noise of the world, in which there is commonly so much folly and discord, that if they should be tormented to death with Instruments of cruelty, which is the worst thing that can happen to them, they must have died At last, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz av-j av d n1 cc n1, cst cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt js n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp pno32, pns32 vmb vhi vvn p-acp ord, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
233 though not by such unnatural means, only now they die a little sooner, and so anticipate their eternal happiness; though not by such unnatural means, only now they die a little sooner, and so anticipate their Eternal happiness; cs xx p-acp d j n2, av-j av pns32 vvb dt j av-c, cc av vvi po32 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
234 and that if they had died a natural death, probably the torment might have been much greater; and that if they had died a natural death, probably the torment might have been much greater; cc cst cs pns32 vhd vvn dt j n1, av-j dt n1 vmd vhi vbn av-d jc; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
235 that they might have languished much longer under the Gout, or Stone, or Strangury, than under the hands of the Executioner, that they might have languished much longer under the Gout, or Stone, or Strangury, than under the hands of the Executioner, d pns32 vmd vhi vvn av-d av-jc p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1, cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
236 and endured the same degree of torment without the comfort of dying in a brave Cause, and endured the same degree of torment without the Comfort of dying in a brave Cause, cc vvd dt d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
237 or of being assured of an immortal recompence. And having thus considered things round about, their Hope bears up bravely against all Events, or of being assured of an immortal recompense. And having thus considered things round about, their Hope bears up bravely against all Events, cc pp-f vbg vvn pp-f dt j n1. cc vhg av vvn n2 av-j a-acp, po32 n1 vvz a-acp av-j p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
238 and from the blessed Rock of Salvation, where it dwells, looks down upon the Waves of their Enemies malice, and from the blessed Rock of Salvation, where it dwells, looks down upon the Waves of their Enemies malice, cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz, vvz a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 ng1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
239 and smiles at their vain attempts to overwhelm it, and securely expects till they have dashed themselves in pieces, and smiles At their vain attempts to overwhelm it, and securely expects till they have dashed themselves in Pieces, cc vvz p-acp po32 j n2 pc-acp vvi pn31, cc av-j vvz p-acp pns32 vhb vvn px32 p-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
240 and are forced to retire back again in empty passion and foam. and Are forced to retire back again in empty passion and foam. cc vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av av p-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
241 Thus while we depend upon God, in whose hand is the disposal of all success, we shall never want reason to hope well, Thus while we depend upon God, in whose hand is the disposal of all success, we shall never want reason to hope well, av cs pns12 vvb p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vmb av-x vvi n1 pc-acp vvi av, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 23
242 and whatsoever dangers may threaten, or mischiefs befall us, our courage will be still supported with this brave persuasion, That nothing can come amiss that comes from a good God, who knows how to extract good out of the worst of our evils, and whatsoever dangers may threaten, or mischiefs befall us, our courage will be still supported with this brave persuasion, That nothing can come amiss that comes from a good God, who knows how to extract good out of the worst of our evils, cc r-crq n2 vmb vvi, cc n2 vvb pno12, po12 n1 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp d j n1, cst pix vmb vvi av cst vvz p-acp dt j np1, r-crq vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi j av pp-f dt js pp-f po12 n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 24
243 and to render the rankest Poysons cordial. But as for the wicked, they can expect nothing from God whilst they continue so, but dire and dismal effects; and to render the rankest Poisons cordial. But as for the wicked, they can expect nothing from God while they continue so, but dire and dismal effects; cc pc-acp vvi dt js n2 j. p-acp c-acp p-acp dt j, pns32 vmb vvi pix p-acp np1 cs pns32 vvb av, cc-acp j cc j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 24
244 for all their actions being open defiances to his Authority, they have all the reason in the world to conclude, that he will deal with them as enemies, that he will throw them from his care and protection for ever, for all their actions being open defiances to his authority, they have all the reason in the world to conclude, that he will deal with them as enemies, that he will throw them from his care and protection for ever, p-acp d po32 n2 vbg j n2 p-acp po31 n1, pns32 vhb d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 c-acp n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 c-acp av, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
245 and persecute them with Fire and Sword to eternal destruction: and persecute them with Fire and Sword to Eternal destruction: cc vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
246 When therefore they consider that he hath the disposal of all those Events that befal them, they cannot but see great cause to be affraid of every thing, to suspect even his favours, When Therefore they Consider that he hath the disposal of all those Events that befall them, they cannot but see great cause to be afraid of every thing, to suspect even his favours, c-crq av pns32 vvb cst pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f d d n2 cst vvi pno32, pns32 vmbx p-acp vvi j n1 pc-acp vbi j pp-f d n1, pc-acp vvi av po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
247 lest there should be a Snake in the grass; lest there should be a Snake in the grass; cs pc-acp vmd vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
248 lest he should fume their enjoyments with poyson, and infuse a disease into every breath of their air; lest he should fume their enjoyments with poison, and infuse a disease into every breath of their air; cs pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
249 lest he should make their Table a snare to them, and serve in the plentiful Provisions of it only to fatten them for the day of slaughter; lest he should make their Table a snare to them, and serve in the plentiful Provisions of it only to fatten them for the day of slaughter; cs pns31 vmd vvi po32 n1 dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
250 lest those little successes he sometimes gives them should be only a retreat of his Providence to draw them into an Ambuscado, lest those little Successes he sometime gives them should be only a retreat of his Providence to draw them into an Ambuscado, cs d j n2 pns31 av vvz pno32 vmd vbi av-j dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
251 and involve them into sorer mischiefs; and involve them into Sorer mischiefs; cc vvi pno32 p-acp jc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 24
252 lest when he rescues from less evils, it should be with an intent to reserve them for greater, lest when he rescues from less evils, it should be with an intent to reserve them for greater, cs c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp av-dc n2-jn, pn31 vmd vbi p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvb pno32 p-acp jc, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
253 and when he delivers them from the Frogs, and the Lice, and the Locusts, he should be only preparing a more glorious vengeance for them, and when he delivers them from the Frogs, and the Lice, and the Locusts, he should be only preparing a more glorious vengeance for them, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 p-acp dt n2, cc dt n1, cc dt n2, pns31 vmd vbi av-j vvg dt av-dc j n1 p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
254 and contriving to overwhelm them in the Red Sea; and contriving to overwhelm them in the Read Sea; cc vvg pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
255 in a word, lest he should heap the good things of this world upon them as the Romans did their Ear-rings and Jewels on the treacherous Vestal, only to crush and smother them, in a word, lest he should heap the good things of this world upon them as the Romans did their Earrings and Jewels on the treacherous Vestal, only to crush and smother them, p-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vmd vvi dt j n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt np1 vdd po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n-jn, av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
256 and carry them aloft, as the Eagle did the Tortois, with an intent to give them a more fatal downfal. and carry them aloft, as the Eagl did the Tortois, with an intent to give them a more fatal downfall. cc vvi pno32 av, c-acp dt n1 vdd dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 dt av-dc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
257 For how can they be secure of any thing that comes from the hand of that God who is enflamed with such a just indignation against them? And then when any danger is marching towards them, they have nothing but the Arm of flesh to confide in; For how can they be secure of any thing that comes from the hand of that God who is inflamed with such a just Indignation against them? And then when any danger is marching towards them, they have nothing but the Arm of Flesh to confide in; p-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vbb j pp-f d n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f cst np1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp pno32? cc av c-crq d n1 vbz vvg p-acp pno32, pns32 vhb pix cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
258 and if that prove too weak, they are desperate. and if that prove too weak, they Are desperate. cc cs d vvb av j, pns32 vbr j. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
259 But how can they be secure that this should prevail, when they know there are such numberless accidents under the command of their Almighty Enemy, that can either disarm it, But how can they be secure that this should prevail, when they know there Are such numberless accidents under the command of their Almighty Enemy, that can either disarm it, p-acp q-crq vmb pns32 vbb j cst d vmd vvi, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vbr d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j-jn n1, cst vmb av-d vvi pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
260 or turn the point of its Weapon on it self? But then if any storm happen to overtake them, whither can they go? Alas, they have no harbour to put in at in all the Dominions of God; or turn the point of its Weapon on it self? But then if any storm happen to overtake them, whither can they go? Alas, they have no harbour to put in At in all the Dominions of God; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pn31 n1? p-acp av cs d n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, q-crq vmb pns32 vvi? np1, pns32 vhb dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
261 no promise of deliverance, no security of support or protection, no ground to hope for any future advantage from the present Calamity, no promise of deliverance, no security of support or protection, no ground to hope for any future advantage from the present Calamity, dx n1 pp-f n1, dx n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
262 but like miserable Wrecks they are abandoned to the mercy of the Winds and Waves, but like miserable Wrecks they Are abandoned to the mercy of the Winds and Waves, cc-acp av-j j n2 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 25
263 and in a fearful expectation how the next Billow will dispose of them, whether it will dash them on a Rock, and in a fearful expectation how the next Billow will dispose of them, whither it will dash them on a Rock, cc p-acp dt j n1 c-crq dt ord n1 vmb vvi pp-f pno32, cs pn31 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 26
264 or drive them on a Quicksand; and in such dismal circumstances who but a mad man can be couragious? VI. or drive them on a Quicksand; and in such dismal Circumstances who but a mad man can be courageous? VI. cc vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp d j n2 r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vmb vbi j? crd. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 26
265 And lastly, Another cause which very much contributes to the making men couragious, is the expectation of a glorious reward: And lastly, another cause which very much contributes to the making men courageous, is the expectation of a glorious reward: cc ord, j-jn n1 r-crq av d vvz p-acp dt vvg n2 j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
266 Good Pay will make brave Souldiers; Good Pay will make brave Soldiers; j n1 vmb vvi j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
267 for when men have a good interest in any difficult undertaking, that will buoy up their courage, for when men have a good Interest in any difficult undertaking, that will buoy up their courage, p-acp c-crq n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp d j n-vvg, cst vmb vvi a-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
268 and render them firm and resolute against all the dangers and difficulties that oppose them; and render them firm and resolute against all the dangers and difficulties that oppose them; cc vvi pno32 j cc j p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
269 whereas when they have little or nothing at stake they are commonly indifferent whether they win or lose. whereas when they have little or nothing At stake they Are commonly indifferent whither they win or loose. cs c-crq pns32 vhb j cc pix p-acp n1 pns32 vbr av-j j cs pns32 vvb cc vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
270 Reward therefore being the Center of our Hope, and Hope the support of our Courage, we shall in all attempts be more or less couragious, proportionably to the reward which we expect to reap from our labour. Reward Therefore being the Centre of our Hope, and Hope the support of our Courage, we shall in all attempts be more or less courageous, proportionably to the reward which we expect to reap from our labour. n1 av vbg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvb dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns12 vmb p-acp d n2 vbb av-dc cc av-dc j, av-j p-acp dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 26
271 But what reward is comparable to that of a righteous man? Who lives upon the blessed hope of being translated when he goes from hence to those immortal Regions of bliss and joy, where all the blessed Inhabitants live in a continued fruition of their utmost wishes, being every moment entertained with fresh and enravishing Scenes of pleasure, where all their happiness is eternal, But what reward is comparable to that of a righteous man? Who lives upon the blessed hope of being translated when he Goes from hence to those immortal Regions of bliss and joy, where all the blessed Inhabitants live in a continued fruition of their utmost wishes, being every moment entertained with fresh and enravishing Scenes of pleasure, where all their happiness is Eternal, cc-acp q-crq n1 vbz j p-acp d pp-f dt j n1? q-crq vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f vbg vvn c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp av p-acp d j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, c-crq d dt j-vvn n2 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f po32 j n2, vbg d n1 vvn p-acp j cc j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, c-crq d po32 n1 vbz j, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 26
272 and all their eternity nothing else but one continued act of love, and praise, and joy, and all their eternity nothing Else but one continued act of love, and praise, and joy, cc d po32 n1 pix av cc-acp crd vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
273 and triumph, where there are no sighs or tears, no intermixtures of sorrow or misery, and triumph, where there Are no sighs or tears, no intermixtures of sorrow or misery, cc n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr dx n2 cc n2, dx n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
274 but every heart is full of joy, and every joy is a quintessence, and every happy moment is crowned with some fresh and new enjoyment; but every heart is full of joy, and every joy is a quintessence, and every happy moment is crowned with Some fresh and new enjoyment; cc-acp d n1 vbz j pp-f n1, cc d n1 vbz dt n1, cc d j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
275 and the being animated with such a glorious hope is enough to make the most crest-faln soul couragious; and the being animated with such a glorious hope is enough to make the most crestfallen soul courageous; cc av vbg vvn p-acp d dt j n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 j; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
276 for the worst that any danger can threaten is death; for the worst that any danger can threaten is death; p-acp dt js cst d n1 vmb vvi vbz n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
277 and what need he be afraid of passing this cold fatal stream that sees a Heaven on the farther shore? Such a blessed prospect is enough to enable a man to outface the fearful of fearfuls, and what need he be afraid of passing this cold fatal stream that sees a Heaven on the farther shore? Such a blessed prospect is enough to enable a man to outface the fearful of fearful, cc r-crq n1 pns31 vbb j pp-f vvg d j-jn j n1 cst vvz dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1? d dt j-vvn n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j pp-f j, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
278 and to charge through all his horrors with an undaunted resolution; and to charge through all his horrors with an undaunted resolution; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
279 to make a Souldier mock at fear, like the warlike Horse in Job, and to stand at the mouth of a breach while it is spewing Thunder and Lightning; to make a Soldier mock At Fear, like the warlike Horse in Job, and to stand At the Mouth of a breach while it is spewing Thunder and Lightning; pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb p-acp n1, av-j dt j n1 p-acp np1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cs pn31 vbz vvg n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
280 for while he is possest with this blessed hope, every danger beckons him to Heaven, and every wound is a Sally-port into a blessed eternity; for while he is possessed with this blessed hope, every danger beckons him to Heaven, and every wound is a sally-port into a blessed eternity; c-acp cs pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1, d n1 vvz pno31 p-acp n1, cc d n1 vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
281 and being assured in his own mind that the Bullet that strikes his body to the ground must shoot up his Soul above the Stars, and being assured in his own mind that the Bullet that strikes his body to the ground must shoot up his Soul above the Stars, cc vbg vvn p-acp po31 d n1 cst dt n1 cst vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2, (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
282 and that if it be his hap to fall in the Battel, he shall certainly rise from the Bed of Honour to the Crown of Glory; and that if it be his hap to fallen in the Battle, he shall Certainly rise from the Bed of Honour to the Crown of Glory; cc cst cs pn31 vbi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, pns31 vmb av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
283 he laughs at the impotent threatnings of danger, and bravely defies it to do its worst. he laughs At the impotent threatenings of danger, and bravely defies it to do its worst. pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n2-vvg pp-f n1, cc av-j vvz pn31 pc-acp vdi po31 js. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 27
284 But the quite contrary to this is the case of wicked men, for though whilst they stand at a distance from danger, they may make a shift to drown their sense of another world in deep draughts and loud laughter; But the quite contrary to this is the case of wicked men, for though while they stand At a distance from danger, they may make a shift to drown their sense of Another world in deep draughts and loud laughter; p-acp dt av j-jn p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2, c-acp cs cs pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp j-jn n2 cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
285 yet we usually find, that when danger draws near them, and begins to shake its Dart at their breast, natura recurrit, the bold men begin to quake, yet we usually find, that when danger draws near them, and begins to shake its Dart At their breast, Nature recurrit, the bold men begin to quake, av pns12 av-j vvb, cst c-crq n1 vvz av-j pno32, cc vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po32 n1, fw-la n1, dt j n2 vvb pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
286 and are seized with dismal expectations of a fearful state of things on the other side the Grave; and Are seized with dismal Expectations of a fearful state of things on the other side the Grave; cc vbr vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
287 it is Plato's observation long since, [ De repub. lib. it is Plato's observation long since, [ De Republic. lib. pn31 vbz npg1 n1 av-j a-acp, [ fw-fr fw-la. n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
288 1. ] NONLATINALPHABET When a man imagins himself within danger of dying, he is usually seized with a great horrour and anxiety concerning those future things which before he never thought of. 1. ] When a man imagins himself within danger of dying, he is usually seized with a great horror and anxiety Concerning those future things which before he never Thought of. crd ] c-crq dt n1 vvz px31 p-acp n1 pp-f vvg, pns31 vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 vvg d j-jn n2 r-crq c-acp pns31 av-x vvd pp-f. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
289 Now how must it needs dastardize a Souldier, if when he is going into the Battel, the near approach of his danger should awaken such thoughts as these in his mind? I am now entring upon the Confines of the world of Spirits, Now how must it needs dastardize a Soldier, if when he is going into the Battle, the near approach of his danger should awaken such thoughts as these in his mind? I am now entering upon the Confines of the world of Spirits, av q-crq vmb pn31 av vvi dt n1, cs c-crq pns31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 vmd vvi d n2 c-acp d p-acp po31 n1? pns11 vbm av vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
290 and if by any of those winged messengers of death that fly about me I should be dispatch'd thither, Lord what will become of me? My Conscience condemns me, and if by any of those winged messengers of death that fly about me I should be dispatched thither, Lord what will become of me? My Conscience condemns me, cc cs p-acp d pp-f d j-vvn n2 pp-f n1 cst vvb p-acp pno11 pns11 vmd vbi vvn av, n1 q-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno11? po11 n1 vvz pno11, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
291 and these numerous guilts that stare me in the face, bode me a woful Fate there, and these numerous guilts that stare me in the face, bode me a woeful Fate there, cc d j n2 cst vvb pno11 p-acp dt n1, vvb pno11 dt j n1 a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
292 so that I plainly perceive I am marching upon the brinks of a black and dismal Eternity, so that I plainly perceive I am marching upon the brinks of a black and dismal Eternity, av cst pns11 av-j vvb pns11 vbm vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn cc j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
293 and that if I happen to fall I am lost and undone for ever. and that if I happen to fallen I am lost and undone for ever. cc cst cs pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pns11 vbm vvn cc vvn p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 28
294 If with such thoughts as these about him, he dares stand his ground he is a couragious sinner indeed, fit for a forlorn-hope: If with such thoughts as these about him, he dares stand his ground he is a courageous sinner indeed, fit for a Forlorn-hope: cs p-acp d n2 c-acp d p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz vvi po31 n1 pns31 vbz dt j n1 av, j p-acp dt j: (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
295 But alas how is it possible he should keep up his heart, when his misgiving Conscience suggests such fearful thoughts as these to him, But alas how is it possible he should keep up his heart, when his misgiving Conscience suggests such fearful thoughts as these to him, cc-acp uh q-crq vbz pn31 j pns31 vmd vvi a-acp po31 n1, c-crq po31 n-vvg n1 vvz d j n2 c-acp d p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
296 when it tells him that his Enemies Artillery are charged with Hell, and if they hit will strike him down into the bottomless Abyss; when it tells him that his Enemies artillery Are charged with Hell, and if they hit will strike him down into the bottomless Abyss; c-crq pn31 vvz pno31 cst po31 ng1 n1 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc cs pns32 vvb vmb vvi pno31 a-acp p-acp dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
297 that their Swords will cut through to his very soul, and wound it to eternal death; that their Swords will Cut through to his very soul, and wound it to Eternal death; cst po32 n2 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp po31 j n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
298 that every Bullet they shoot at him brings with it a Pasport to a woful Eternity, that every Bullet they shoot At him brings with it a Passport to a woeful Eternity, cst d n1 pns32 vvb p-acp pno31 vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
299 and that at the mouth of every wound they give him there waits a Devil to seize his Soul as it sallies forth, and that At the Mouth of every wound they give him there waits a devil to seize his Soul as it sallies forth, cc cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 pns32 vvb pno31 a-acp vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-acp pn31 n2 av, (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
300 and carry it captive to the dark prisons of the Damned. and carry it captive to the dark prisons of the Damned. cc vvi pn31 j-jn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
301 Doubtless such dire abodings as these, which are natural to guilty Consciences, must necessarily appale the stoutest resolution. Doubtless such dire abodings as these, which Are natural to guilty Consciences, must necessarily appall the Stoutest resolution. av-j d j n2-vvg p-acp d, r-crq vbr j p-acp j n2, vmb av-j vvi dt js n1. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 29
302 And now having given you such an abundant proof of the truth of the Assertion in the Text, I shall conclude the whole with one word of advice to you of this Honourable Society. And now having given you such an abundant proof of the truth of the Assertion in the Text, I shall conclude the Whole with one word of Advice to you of this Honourable Society. cc av vhg vvn pn22 d dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vmb vvi dt j-jn p-acp crd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pn22 pp-f d j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 29
303 You are a Body of men whose bad or good conduct of your selves is of very great Importance to the Publick, each man of you being virtually a Company, having not only interest enough to raise your own men, You Are a Body of men whose bad or good conduct of your selves is of very great Importance to the Public, each man of you being virtually a Company, having not only Interest enough to raise your own men, pn22 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2 rg-crq j cc j n1 pp-f po22 n2 vbz pp-f av j n1 p-acp dt j, d n1 pp-f pn22 vbg av-j dt n1, vhg xx av-j n1 av-d pc-acp vvi po22 d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 29
304 but also skill enough to form them into excellent Souldiers; but also skill enough to from them into excellent Soldiers; cc-acp av n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 29
305 you are the standing Mint, where the brave English Mettle is to be coin'd, and to receive its Martial Stamp and Impression; you Are the standing Mint, where the brave English Mettle is to be coined, and to receive its Martial Stamp and Impression; pn22 vbr dt j-vvg n1, c-crq dt j np1 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 29
306 and being so, it is doubtless very much in your power either to raise or to debase it; and being so, it is doubtless very much in your power either to raise or to debase it; cc vbg av, pn31 vbz av-j av av-d p-acp po22 n1 av-d pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
307 and since it is from your Discipline that your Souldiers must learn their Manners as well as their Postures, it concerns you to be instructed not only with the exactest Skill, and since it is from your Discipline that your Soldiers must Learn their Manners as well as their Postures, it concerns you to be instructed not only with the Exactest Skill, cc c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp po22 n1 cst po22 n2 vmb vvi po32 n2 c-acp av c-acp po32 n2, pn31 vvz pn22 pc-acp vbi vvn xx av-j p-acp dt js n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
308 but also with the bravest Courage; but also with the Bravest Courage; cc-acp av p-acp dt js n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
309 and from whence you are to derive this I think hath been sufficiently demonstrated, even from Righteousness and universal Goodness. and from whence you Are to derive this I think hath been sufficiently demonstrated, even from Righteousness and universal goodness. cc p-acp c-crq pn22 vbr pc-acp vvi d pns11 vvb vhz vbn av-j vvn, av p-acp n1 cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
310 Wherefore let me beseech you, as you are Men, and Christians, and Souldiers, to betake your selves to the serious study and practice of this comprehensive duty, in which all Vertue and Religion is included, to purge your Consciences from dead works, Wherefore let me beseech you, as you Are Men, and Christians, and Soldiers, to betake your selves to the serious study and practice of this comprehensive duty, in which all Virtue and Religion is included, to purge your Consciences from dead works, q-crq vvb pno11 vvi pn22, c-acp pn22 vbr n2, cc np1, cc n2, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 cc n1 vbz vvd, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
311 and discharge your selves of all those pollutions of the Flesh and Spirit, which do so naturally disarm your courage, and discharge your selves of all those pollutions of the Flesh and Spirit, which do so naturally disarm your courage, cc vvb po22 n2 pp-f d d n2 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, r-crq vdb av av-j vvb po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
312 and overspread your minds with baseness and pusillanimity, and to exercise your selves in all that Piety and Devotion towards God, Loyalty and Obedience towards your Prince, Justice and Charity towards one another, Temperance and Sobriety towards your selves, to which Religion and right Reason, the frame of your Natures, and overspread your minds with baseness and pusillanimity, and to exercise your selves in all that Piety and Devotion towards God, Loyalty and obedience towards your Prince, justice and Charity towards one Another, Temperance and Sobriety towards your selves, to which Religion and right Reason, the frame of your Nature's, cc vvi po22 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp d cst n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp crd j-jn, n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, p-acp r-crq n1 cc j-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
313 and your Circumstances and Relations oblige you; and your circumstances and Relations oblige you; cc po22 n2 cc n2 vvi pn22; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
314 by the constant practice of which you will acquire such a noble and useful courage as will render you a Life-guard to your Prince, a Wall and Bulwork to your Country, by the constant practice of which you will acquire such a noble and useful courage as will render you a Lifeguard to your Prince, a Wall and Bulwark to your Country, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pn22 vmb vvi d dt j cc j n1 c-acp vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 p-acp po22 n1, dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 30
315 and make your famous Artillery-ground a Sanctuary to your City; and make your famous Artillery-ground a Sanctuary to your city; cc vvb po22 j n1 dt n1 p-acp po22 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
316 for the courage which springs out of Righteousness is such as verifies your own Motto, Arma pacis fulcra, as props up the Temple of Peace, for the courage which springs out of Righteousness is such as verifies your own Motto, Arma pacis fulcra, as props up the Temple of Peace, p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz av pp-f n1 vbz d c-acp vvz po22 d n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
317 and preserves it from being violated and prophaned by the sacrilegious rudeness of those that are given to change; and preserves it from being violated and Profaned by the sacrilegious rudeness of those that Are given to change; cc vvz pn31 p-acp vbg vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn pc-acp vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
318 for it consists not in an unruly warmth, or head-strong violence of temper, in an unbridled fierceness, for it consists not in an unruly warmth, or headstrong violence of temper, in an unbridled fierceness, c-acp pn31 vvz xx p-acp dt j n1, cc j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
319 or factious impatience of Government, but is calm, and well managed, and easily commanded; or factious impatience of Government, but is Cam, and well managed, and Easily commanded; cc j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vbz j-jn, cc av vvn, cc av-j vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
320 so gentle, that it neither throws, nor runs away with its Rider, and yet so well metled too, that it never tires under him; so gentle, that it neither throws, nor runs away with its Rider, and yet so well mettled too, that it never tires under him; av j, cst pn31 av-dx vvz, ccx vvz av p-acp po31 n1, cc av av av j-vvn av, cst pn31 av-x vvz p-acp pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
321 for if you be couragious from a Principle of Righteousness, you will honour the King as well as fear God, for if you be courageous from a Principle of Righteousness, you will honour the King as well as Fear God, c-acp cs pn22 vbb j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 np1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
322 and obey his Ordinances for Gods sake; and obey his Ordinances for God's sake; cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp npg1 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
323 you will never conduct a rebellious design under the sacred Banner of Religion, nor pretend Loyalty to God to colour your disloyalty to his Vicegerent; you will never conduct a rebellious Design under the sacred Banner of Religion, nor pretend Loyalty to God to colour your disloyalty to his Vicegerent; pn22 vmb av-x vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, ccx vvi n1 p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
324 you will never press the Scriptures to fight against the King, nor arm his Political against his Personal capacity, you will never press the Scriptures to fight against the King, nor arm his Political against his Personal capacity, pn22 vmb av-x vvi dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, ccx vvi po31 j p-acp po31 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
325 nor assume his Authority to cut off his Head: nor assume his authority to Cut off his Head: ccx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
326 Nor on the other hand will you ever allow him to be unking'd by the Sentence of a domineering Prelate, Nor on the other hand will you ever allow him to be unkinged by the Sentence of a domineering Prelate, ccx p-acp dt j-jn n1 vmb pn22 av vvi pno31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1, (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
327 and plead that for your Warrant to depose and murder him; and plead that for your Warrant to depose and murder him; cc vvb cst p-acp po22 vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 31
328 you will never yield that a Papal Bull hath right to countermand the twelfth of the Romans, and dispence with a Subjects Allegiance to his Prince in despite of, Let every soul be subject to the higher Powers; you will never yield that a Papal Bull hath right to countermand the twelfth of the Roman, and dispense with a Subject's Allegiance to his Prince in despite of, Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers; pn22 vmb av-x vvi cst dt j n1 vhz av-jn pc-acp vvi dt ord pp-f dt njp2, cc vvi p-acp dt n2-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 pp-f, vvb d n1 vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc vvz; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
329 in a word, you will never confront those loyal Admonitions of S. Peter and S. Paul, with the treasonous Canons of the Councils of the ungodly; in a word, you will never confront those loyal Admonitions of S. Peter and S. Paul, with the treasonous Canonas of the Councils of the ungodly; p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb av-x vvi d j n2 pp-f n1 np1 cc np1 np1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
330 nor levy arms against your Prince upon that counterfeit Commission of his being pronounced a Heretick by a Congregation of Impostors. nor levy arms against your Prince upon that counterfeit Commission of his being pronounced a Heretic by a Congregation of Impostors. ccx vvb n2 p-acp po22 n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f po31 vbg vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
331 No no, if you sincerely study and practise the Rules of Righteousness, you will be too wise and too honest to be choused and imposed upon by the transparent Sophistries of those Hypocrites, of whatsoever denomination, who would fain fetch pretences for their Treasons and Rebellions from the most loyal and peaceable Religion that ever was. No no, if you sincerely study and practise the Rules of Righteousness, you will be too wise and too honest to be chused and imposed upon by the transparent Sophistries of those Hypocrites, of whatsoever denomination, who would fain fetch pretences for their Treasons and Rebellions from the most loyal and peaceable Religion that ever was. uh-dx uh-dx, cs pn22 av-j vvi cc vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vbi av j cc av j pc-acp vbi j cc vvn p-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n2, pp-f r-crq n1, r-crq vmd av-j vvi n2 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 cst av vbds. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
332 And being thus animated with the Courage of Righteous men, if ever your King and Country should need your assistance against Foreign or Domestique Enemies, which God forbid, you will be bravely qualified to be their Champions; And being thus animated with the Courage of Righteous men, if ever your King and Country should need your assistance against Foreign or Domestic Enemies, which God forbid, you will be bravely qualified to be their Champions; np1 vbg av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, cs av po22 n1 cc n1 vmd vvi po22 n1 p-acp j cc j-jn n2, r-crq np1 vvb, pn22 vmb vbi av-j vvn pc-acp vbi po32 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
333 and in being so, may promise your selves Honour and Victory here, and an everlasting Triumph hereafter, which God of his infinite mercy grant; and in being so, may promise your selves Honour and Victory Here, and an everlasting Triumph hereafter, which God of his infinite mercy grant; cc p-acp vbg av, vmb vvi po22 n2 n1 cc n1 av, cc dt j n1 av, r-crq n1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi; (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32
334 To whom be Honour, and Glory, and Power, &c. FINIS. To whom be Honour, and Glory, and Power, etc. FINIS. p-acp ro-crq vbb n1, cc n1, cc n1, av fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 32

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