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THE HOLY WARRE, Proclaimed in a Visitation Sermon. 2 TIM. 2. 4. No man that warreth, entangleth himselfe with the affaires of this life,
THE HOLY WARRE, Proclaimed in a Visitation Sermon. 2 TIM. 2. 4. No man that Warreth, entangleth himself with the affairs of this life,
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because he would please him who hath chosen him to be a souldier. THe parts of the Chapter are two: one hortatory, to the 16 verse:
Because he would please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. THe parts of the Chapter Are two: one hortatory, to the 16 verse:
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The other dehortatory, thence to the end. In the third verse the Apostle exhorteth Timothy to suffer affliction;
The other dehortatory, thence to the end. In the third verse the Apostle exhorteth Timothy to suffer affliction;
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and addeth a reason drawne from his calling, because he was a Souldier, a place of paines, of perill, and molestation:
and adds a reason drawn from his calling, Because he was a Soldier, a place of pains, of peril, and molestation:
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Vpon which occasion he makes a description of a souldier by two properties in the verse read unto you including two duties more, which secretly he commendeth to Timothies practise,
Upon which occasion he makes a description of a soldier by two properties in the verse read unto you including two duties more, which secretly he commends to Timothies practise,
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and in him to every faithfull Minister: 1 Not to entangle himselfe with secular affaires: 2 To please his Captaine.
and in him to every faithful Minister: 1 Not to entangle himself with secular affairs: 2 To please his Captain.
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But what have we to do with war? we are men of Peace, Ministers of the Gospell of peace,
But what have we to do with war? we Are men of Peace, Ministers of the Gospel of peace,
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and expected not this day an Herald of Armes, or a Trumpet to call us into the field:
and expected not this day an Herald of Arms, or a Trumpet to call us into the field:
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and doth not your Text forbid us to be entangled with such secular affaires? First, Comparisons serve for illustration, and conviction. For the first:
and does not your Text forbid us to be entangled with such secular affairs? First, Comparisons serve for illustration, and conviction. For the First:
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high points are made plaine by them: for we cannot see the Sun in his own body, in water we may:
high points Are made plain by them: for we cannot see the Sun in his own body, in water we may:
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and therfore it is, that Christ makes us understand our spirituall union, by the Vine & branches. For the second:
and Therefore it is, that christ makes us understand our spiritual Union, by the Vine & branches. For the second:
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high spirits are plained and checked by them:
high spirits Are plained and checked by them:
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and therefore Christ, when he saw that neither Iohns austerity, nor his owne lenity would a whit move the Iewes to amendment, especially the Scribes and Pharisees, hee compares them to little froward and sullen children, whom neither piping nor mourning could prevaile withall, Mat. 11. 17. This serves notably for both:
and Therefore christ, when he saw that neither Iohns austerity, nor his own lenity would a whit move the Iewes to amendment, especially the Scribes and Pharisees, he compares them to little froward and sullen children, whom neither piping nor mourning could prevail withal, Mathew 11. 17. This serves notably for both:
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and it is an argument à minori ad majus, If earthly souldiers doe thus, a shame for spirituall not to lay aside distractions,
and it is an argument à minori ad Majus, If earthly Soldiers do thus, a shame for spiritual not to lay aside distractions,
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and seeke to please their Captaine. Secondly, our Warre is a most honourable Warre:
and seek to please their Captain. Secondly, our War is a most honourable War:
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We warre not after the flesh, 2 Cor. 10. 3. We are souldiers of Iesus Christ, as may be seene in the former verse.We war not After the Flesh, 2 Cor. 10. 3. We Are Soldiers of Iesus christ, as may be seen in the former verse.
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We are not pressed into the field by a temporall Commander, nor stand in the face of bodily enemies,
We Are not pressed into the field by a temporal Commander, nor stand in the face of bodily enemies,
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nor arme our selves with carnall weapons, verse 4. But wee fight the Lords battels, stand under CHRISTS Colours, contend against spirituall wickednesses, covered with Gods armor of proofe,
nor arm our selves with carnal weapons, verse 4. But we fight the lords battles, stand under CHRIST Colours, contend against spiritual Wickednesses, covered with God's armour of proof,
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and having our Captaine in the field before us for encouragement, and with us for victory.
and having our Captain in the field before us for encouragement, and with us for victory.
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Why should we be heavy to be led out after him? Good Vriah would not goe home to his house,
Why should we be heavy to be led out After him? Good Uriah would not go home to his house,
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because his Lord Ioab did lie in the field:
Because his Lord Ioab did lie in the field:
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and if our Lord Iesus be in the field, what should wee doe at home?
and if our Lord Iesus be in the field, what should we do At home?
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Thirdly, Peace is dulce nomen, but especially that peace with God, and men, and our own consciences, whereof we are Preachers.
Thirdly, Peace is dulce Nome, but especially that peace with God, and men, and our own Consciences, whereof we Are Preachers.
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But as peace is procured by warre, and the end of warre is peace, so we can never procure or preserve this peace,
But as peace is procured by war, and the end of war is peace, so we can never procure or preserve this peace,
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unlesse by warre we keepe under the enemies of peace:
unless by war we keep under the enemies of peace:
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so that preaching of warre I ayme at peace, and to heare of a rumour of warre, which hath no other hurt then to establish our peace, is profitable.
so that preaching of war I aim At peace, and to hear of a rumour of war, which hath no other hurt then to establish our peace, is profitable.
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Fourthly, a good and teachable heart will learne something from every thing. Christ frō earthly things taught heavenly:
Fourthly, a good and teachable heart will Learn something from every thing. christ from earthly things taught heavenly:
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and not any thing but it ministred him matter of instruction, the sun, bread, water, other.
and not any thing but it ministered him matter of instruction, the sun, bred, water, other.
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And so must we, as frō this day of Visitation consider the day of Gods Visitation, wherein we shalbe countable of that we heare,
And so must we, as from this day of Visitation Consider the day of God's Visitation, wherein we shall countable of that we hear,
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or speake, or doe this day. No man that warreth entangleth himselfe. Souldiers must be free from distraction.
or speak, or do this day. No man that Warreth entangleth himself. Soldiers must be free from distraction.
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Not according to the glossses of Papists, who say, First, tstat Ministers must be free from marriage.
Not according to the glossses of Papists, who say, First, tstat Ministers must be free from marriage.
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If marriage be a distraction or defilement, as they say it is, then is it not a Sacrament.
If marriage be a distraction or defilement, as they say it is, then is it not a Sacrament.
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Besides, the Prophets, Aposties, Bishops, Presbyters, in and after the Apostles time: were married. Secondly, That they must bee Monkes, and live a part, shut up from the world.
Beside, the prophets, Apostles, Bishops, Presbyters, in and After the Apostles time: were married. Secondly, That they must be Monks, and live a part, shut up from the world.
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But how then shall they bee examples to the flocke? 1 Pet. 5. 3.
But how then shall they be Examples to the flock? 1 Pet. 5. 3.
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Thirdly, that they must be voluntary beggars, which is a state of perfection, and freedome from encombrance.
Thirdly, that they must be voluntary beggars, which is a state of perfection, and freedom from encumbrance.
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But with greater encumbrances, the Apostles had famililies, and Bishops must be such as can rule their owne families, wives, and children:
But with greater encumbrances, the Apostles had famililies, and Bishops must be such as can Rule their own families, wives, and children:
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and in old Canons the proper goods of a Minister must be distinct from the Churches goods.
and in old Canonas the proper goods of a Minister must be distinct from the Churches goods.
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Fourthly, it is not meant, that hee must not have any knowledge in humane affaires:
Fourthly, it is not meant, that he must not have any knowledge in humane affairs:
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for then how shall hee resolve Cases of Conscience, and compound Controversies, which are Appendices of his calling? But this is the meaning:
for then how shall he resolve Cases of Conscience, and compound Controversies, which Are Appendices of his calling? But this is the meaning:
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He must absteine from such things as hinder his Calling, the course of his publike Ministery, for these causes:
He must abstain from such things as hinder his Calling, the course of his public Ministry, for these Causes:
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First, because of the greatnesse of his function, whence S. Paul saith, Who is sufficient for these things?
First, Because of the greatness of his function, whence S. Paul Says, Who is sufficient for these things?
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Secondly, Because of his owne weaknesse: being an earthen vessell, though filled, with heavenly treasure. Thirdly, Because of the contrariety of the Word and the world:
Secondly, Because of his own weakness: being an earthen vessel, though filled, with heavenly treasure. Thirdly, Because of the contrariety of the Word and the world:
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no man can serve these two Masters. Out of the Title or Appellation of a Minister we may learne that,
no man can serve these two Masters. Out of the Title or Appellation of a Minister we may Learn that,
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Every faithfull Minister is a souldier, warring under Iesus Christ; not onely as he is a Christian, but also as he is a Minister. Every faithful Minister is a soldier, warring under Iesus christ; not only as he is a Christian, but also as he is a Minister.
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As a Christian, hee begins his strife in Baptisme, and ends with life.
As a Christian, he begins his strife in Baptism, and ends with life.
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As a Minister, it begins so soone as ever he sets himselfe faithfully to discharge his dutie.
As a Minister, it begins so soon as ever he sets himself faithfully to discharge his duty.
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Christ no sooner inaugurated, but begins combat with the devil. As a Christian, the place of battell is the world: christ no sooner inaugurated, but begins combat with the Devil. As a Christian, the place of battle is the world:
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as a Minister, the place is his speciall standing & office in the Church.
as a Minister, the place is his special standing & office in the Church.
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As a Christian, his chiefe strife is with himselfe, his reason with his reason, his will with his will, and every part with other:
As a Christian, his chief strife is with himself, his reason with his reason, his will with his will, and every part with other:
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as a Minister, his greatest strife is without him, fighting with the corrupt reason and wils of the wicked angels and men.
as a Minister, his greatest strife is without him, fighting with the corrupt reason and wills of the wicked Angels and men.
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The Apostle especially aymeth at this latter, and so must we. A minister by vertue of his spe•iall calling is a souldier of God;
The Apostle especially aimeth At this latter, and so must we. A minister by virtue of his spe•iall calling is a soldier of God;
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and, not a common one, but a leader. First, His Ministery is a warfare:
and, not a Common one, but a leader. First, His Ministry is a warfare:
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a speciall calling set apart to batter the walls of the Devils kingdome, and maintain Christ in the right of his kingdome: a special calling Set apart to batter the walls of the Devils Kingdom, and maintain christ in the right of his Kingdom:
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so that every good Minister must imitate Nehemiahs souldiers, hold the sword in one hand, and the trowel in the other;
so that every good Minister must imitate Nehemiah's Soldiers, hold the sword in one hand, and the trowel in the other;
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fight with one hand, and build with the other. Secondly, his weapons are Ministeriall gifts, of sanctification, and of his function;
fight with one hand, and built with the other. Secondly, his weapons Are Ministerial Gifts, of sanctification, and of his function;
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the use of which is, to stablish truth, and convince error.
the use of which is, to establish truth, and convince error.
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His contention stands not in the exercise of the strength of the body, but of the graces of the minde, faith, prayers, and teares.
His contention Stands not in the exercise of the strength of the body, but of the graces of the mind, faith, Prayers, and tears.
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Nor his victory in shewing greatnesse and headinesse of Spirit, but in modesty, charity, humility, patience, and suffering.
Nor his victory in showing greatness and headiness of Spirit, but in modesty, charity, humility, patience, and suffering.
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Christian fortitude is in ferendo, non in feriendo: not in smiting, but suffering. Thirdly, his enemies are, Satan himselfe who stands at his right hand to hinder him, as Iehoshua in his Ministery;
Christian fortitude is in ferendo, non in feriendo: not in smiting, but suffering. Thirdly, his enemies Are, Satan himself who Stands At his right hand to hinder him, as Joshua in his Ministry;
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and all the bands of Satan, or troups in which his chief power consisteth, as idolatry, empiety sin, error, the stubbornnes and pride of mans heart, which ever resisteth the truth of God;
and all the bans of Satan, or troops in which his chief power Consisteth, as idolatry, empiety since, error, the stubbornness and pride of men heart, which ever Resisteth the truth of God;
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and all such persons as are more speciall agents and negotiators for Satan, as first, Heretickes, who are souldiers,
and all such Persons as Are more special agents and negotiators for Satan, as First, Heretics, who Are Soldiers,
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but the divels Champions, and under his pay.
but the Devils Champions, and under his pay.
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Among them all, that which we must most oppose, is the heresie of Popery, which hath many great and resolute Defenders;
Among them all, that which we must most oppose, is the heresy of Popery, which hath many great and resolute Defenders;
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who are souldiers too, but not of Iesus Christ, but of Antichrist, his arch enemie:
who Are Soldiers too, but not of Iesus christ, but of Antichrist, his arch enemy:
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and yet, because Popery should be manifest to be the mystery of iniquity, under the colours of Christ it fighteth against Christ.
and yet, Because Popery should be manifest to be the mystery of iniquity, under the colours of christ it fights against christ.
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Secondly, openly wicked and profane persons, who under a profession of Christianity sticke not to live as heathens, following the fashions of the world,
Secondly, openly wicked and profane Persons, who under a profession of Christianity stick not to live as Heathens, following the fashions of the world,
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and trading in the lusts of their owne hearts.
and trading in the Lustiest of their own hearts.
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Thirdly, secretlywicked men and hypocrites, who in shew professe Christianity also, but in heart cleave to the world,
Thirdly, secretlywicked men and Hypocrites, who in show profess Christianity also, but in heart cleave to the world,
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and their owne lusts, as Iudas did.
and their own Lustiest, as Iudas did.
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Fourthly, Apostates and revolters, traytors unto Christ, who after they have taken his pressemony and good wages, turne into the enemies campe.
Fourthly, Apostates and revolters, Traitors unto christ, who After they have taken his pressemony and good wages, turn into the enemies camp.
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Fifthly schismatickes and Separatists, who are not able to distinguish betweene the City and the wall, the body and the disease, the face and the spot, id est. betweene substance and ceremonie,
Fifthly Schismatics and Separatists, who Are not able to distinguish between the city and the wall, the body and the disease, the face and the spot, id est. between substance and ceremony,
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and with as great heat fight against our Church, as against a Synagogue of Antichrist.
and with as great heat fight against our Church, as against a Synagogue of Antichrist.
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Against all these, as every Christian else, so especially the Minister must contend for the faith, which was once given to the Saints, Iude 3. But one rule must be observed in all these, We must intend paecem cum hominibus, cum vitijs bellum:
Against all these, as every Christian Else, so especially the Minister must contend for the faith, which was once given to the Saints, Iude 3. But one Rule must be observed in all these, We must intend paecem cum hominibus, cum vitijs bellum:
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peace with the men, warre with the vices. Fourthly, they never want the just and lawfull causes of a necessary warre:
peace with the men, war with the vices. Fourthly, they never want the just and lawful Causes of a necessary war:
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as First, to suppresse spirituall enmities, as the Iudges did the heathens. Secondly, to deliver the oppressed:
as First, to suppress spiritual enmities, as the Judges did the Heathens. Secondly, to deliver the oppressed:
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such as are taken captives of Satan and sinne, and laden with the bolts of lusts, 2 Tim. 2. 26. So Abraham rescued Lot, and David his two wives.
such as Are taken captives of Satan and sin, and laden with the bolts of Lustiest, 2 Tim. 2. 26. So Abraham rescued Lot, and David his two wives.
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Thirdly, to recover things wrongfully taken: Gods image, holinesse, righteousnesse, grace, and the Kingdome of glory.
Thirdly, to recover things wrongfully taken: God's image, holiness, righteousness, grace, and the Kingdom of glory.
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Fourthly, warre is publica quaedam vindicta: so Israel revenged the wrong done to the Levites wife.
Fourthly, war is Public quaedam Vindictae: so Israel revenged the wrong done to the Levites wife.
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Fiftly, breaking of leagues is a just cause of warre:
Fifty, breaking of leagues is a just cause of war:
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as 2 Kings 24. 1, 2. when Iehoiakim rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, God sent against him the Chaldees, Syrians, Moabites, and Ammonites. So David served Hanun. as 2 Kings 24. 1, 2. when Jehoiakim rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar, God sent against him the Chaldees, Syrians, Moabites, and Ammonites. So David served Hanun.
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Now if the Ministery be a warfare, certainely it is no calling of ease;
Now if the Ministry be a warfare, Certainly it is no calling of ease;
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but he that is to enter into this calling, must looke for labour, paines, perill, disgrace, persecution,
but he that is to enter into this calling, must look for labour, pains, peril, disgrace, persecution,
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and, as a good souldier of Iesus Christ, suffer affliction. Never was there a more difficult and doubtfull warre undertaken.
and, as a good soldier of Iesus christ, suffer affliction. Never was there a more difficult and doubtful war undertaken.
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First, in respect of the adversaries, Satan & all wicked men, who continually bend their forces against a godly Minister.
First, in respect of the Adversaries, Satan & all wicked men, who continually bend their forces against a godly Minister.
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Christ was no sooner baptized, but tempted: nor Paul sooner converted, but persecution arose.
christ was no sooner baptised, but tempted: nor Paul sooner converted, but persecution arose.
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They are hostes iurati, the unholy, and yet that that calleth it self the holy league.
They Are hosts iurati, the unholy, and yet that that calls it self the holy league.
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Secondly, In respect of the invincible holds they are to assault; even the kingdome and throne of Satan, which he hath been fortifying almost 6000. yeares,
Secondly, In respect of the invincible holds they Are to assault; even the Kingdom and throne of Satan, which he hath been fortifying almost 6000. Years,
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and hath so entrenched himselfe in the world, as onely the power of God is able to cast downe his towers.
and hath so entrenched himself in the world, as only the power of God is able to cast down his towers.
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Besides, what paines is required to subdue the stubborne heart of man, wch standeth diametrally opposite to the Gospel,
Beside, what pains is required to subdue the stubborn heart of man, which Stands diametrally opposite to the Gospel,
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and will not easily yeeld up it selfe? With what sweat and labour are those high thoughts, that are erected against god, brought under?
and will not Easily yield up it self? With what sweat and labour Are those high thoughts, that Are erected against god, brought under?
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Thirdly, In respect of the aydes and fortifications, which the adverse party daily receiveth from Allyes and Confederates.
Thirdly, In respect of the aids and fortifications, which the adverse party daily receives from Allies and Confederates.
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The world (the devils faithfull Armour-bearer) sets upon a Minister on the right hand, with entisements, preferments,
The world (the Devils faithful Armour-bearer) sets upon a Minister on the right hand, with enticements, preferments,
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and encombrances, and ministereth a thousand occasions to call him from his businesse, that the devill may make havocke of the flocke:
and encumbrances, and Ministereth a thousand occasions to call him from his business, that the Devil may make havoc of the flock:
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On the left hand it besets him with persecutions (if the former succeed not) as Iosephs Mistresse first used faire entising speaches,
On the left hand it besets him with persecutions (if the former succeed not) as Joseph's Mistress First used fair enticing Speeches,
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and, these not prevayling, fell foule with him presently. Fourthly, in respect of the Ministers function and standing.
and, these not prevailing, fell foul with him presently. Fourthly, in respect of the Ministers function and standing.
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He is a leader in the foreward, and forlorne hopes, that must stand the first encounter with fresh, fierce, and furious enemies.
He is a leader in the forward, and forlorn hope's, that must stand the First encounter with fresh, fierce, and furious enemies.
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The chiefe ayme of an Army is against the standard-bearer: and David knew what it was to set Vriah in the first ranke.
The chief aim of an Army is against the Standard-bearer: and David knew what it was to Set Uriah in the First rank.
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No marvell then, if the Apostle would first of all arme Timothy against afflictions.
No marvel then, if the Apostle would First of all arm Timothy against afflictions.
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What doe we souldiers dreame of ease and delicacy? What stand we upon sweat and paines, who are called to hazzard our blood? What, will we part with blood,
What do we Soldiers dream of ease and delicacy? What stand we upon sweat and pains, who Are called to hazard our blood? What, will we part with blood,
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and not with sweat? He mistakes his marke, who thinkes the Ministery only a matter of maintenance and preferment:
and not with sweat? He mistakes his mark, who thinks the Ministry only a matter of maintenance and preferment:
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And people also, that thinke it an easie life to be a good Minister.
And people also, that think it an easy life to be a good Minister.
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A souldier must stand in continuall danger of his life, yea to the losse of his life:
A soldier must stand in continual danger of his life, yea to the loss of his life:
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as Paul, whose life was not deare to him, that he might fulfill his course with joy.
as Paul, whose life was not deer to him, that he might fulfil his course with joy.
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Looke for rest and ease, when the field is won. In the meane time, the souldier of Christ must doe many things, and suffer more.
Look for rest and ease, when the field is wone. In the mean time, the soldier of christ must do many things, and suffer more.
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And as the markes of blowes and wounds are truest notes of a souldier, so are the markes of Christ, of a good Minister.
And as the marks of blows and wounds Are Truest notes of a soldier, so Are the marks of christ, of a good Minister.
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Againe, if Ministers be souldiers, let them (with other parts of Christian Armour) put on these Ministeriall weapons. First, courage and resolution.
Again, if Ministers be Soldiers, let them (with other parts of Christian Armour) put on these Ministerial weapons. First, courage and resolution.
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For, strength is for the warre: namely, of the minde.
For, strength is for the war: namely, of the mind.
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They must not be timorous and fearefull, as most of Gedeons souldiers (a nation whereof would do no good in this war) but couragious, like leaders and Captaines.
They must not be timorous and fearful, as most of Gedeons Soldiers (a Nation whereof would do no good in this war) but courageous, like leaders and Captains.
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The Proverb is, Tutiores cervi duce leone, quam leones duce cervo: It is more likely, that Harts will get victory, with a lion to their leader,
The Proverb is, Tutiores cervi duce leone, quam leones duce cervo: It is more likely, that Hearts will get victory, with a Lion to their leader,
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then lions with a leading Hart. Ioshua a Captaine of the Lords battels must be of good courage, cha.
then Lions with a leading Hart. Ioshua a Captain of the lords battles must be of good courage, cham.
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1. 7. So must Ministers be bold and confident in every good cause. And as a souldier goes out with an hostile minde against his enemies:
1. 7. So must Ministers be bold and confident in every good cause. And as a soldier Goes out with an hostile mind against his enemies:
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so must we against sins and vices. Num. 25. 17. vexe the Midianites, and smite them, let them know you are enemies, because they evill intreated you. But alas!
so must we against Sins and vices. Num. 25. 17. vex the midianites, and smite them, let them know you Are enemies, Because they evil entreated you. But alas!
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the Midianites know not many Ministers to be their enemies, they are so cowardly and faint-hearted.
the midianites know not many Ministers to be their enemies, they Are so cowardly and fainthearted.
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This valour and prowesse will keepe a Minister from recoyling and retyring, and make him say with Nehemiah, Should such a man as I flee? should I be weake as another man? no, I will dye rather.
This valour and prowess will keep a Minister from recoiling and retiring, and make him say with Nehemiah, Should such a man as I flee? should I be weak as Another man? no, I will die rather.
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Pulchrior in praelio occisus miles, quam fugâ salvus. Better be slaine in the bed of honour, then be safe by running away. Secondly, wisdome and counsell.Pulchrior in Praelio Occisus miles, quam fugâ Salvus. Better be slain in the Bed of honour, then be safe by running away. Secondly, Wisdom and counsel.
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Solomon adviseth, by counsell to undertake war: and Ecc. 9. 16. 18. better is wisdome then strength: Solomon adviseth, by counsel to undertake war: and ecc 9. 16. 18. better is Wisdom then strength:
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as also the light of nature could say.
as also the Light of nature could say.
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Counsel with God: 1. With the word, that teacheth thy fingers to fight. 2. By prayer:
Counsel with God: 1. With the word, that Teaches thy fingers to fight. 2. By prayer:
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as 1 Sam. 17. 45. David went against the Philistine in the name of the Lord.
as 1 Sam. 17. 45. David went against the Philistine in the name of the Lord.
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Fight with sword & shield, word and prayer. Some wish a praying Ministery, not preaching. Plutarch in the life of Paulus Aemilius sheweth,
Fight with sword & shield, word and prayer. some wish a praying Ministry, not preaching. Plutarch in the life of Paulus Aemilius shows,
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how the heathens commended the prayers of a captain that prayed for victory, with his sword in his hand, and fighting called for ayde;
how the Heathens commended the Prayers of a captain that prayed for victory, with his sword in his hand, and fighting called for aid;
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and condemned them that withdrew from the battell, under colour of praying for good successe: because the gods accept not the prayers of Cowards;
and condemned them that withdrew from the battle, under colour of praying for good success: Because the God's accept not the Prayers of Cowards;
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and because they were unreasonable prayers.
and Because they were unreasonable Prayers.
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Vnreasonable they thought it, that he who shoots not, should hit the marke, or that he should winne victory, who abides not the battell.
Unreasonable they Thought it, that he who shoots not, should hit the mark, or that he should win victory, who abides not the battle.
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Thirdly, consult with expert souldiers, by diligent reading the Scriptures, Expositors, Fathers, Controversies:
Thirdly, consult with expert Soldiers, by diligent reading the Scriptures, Expositors, Father's, Controversies:
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these will instruct a man, which weapon to use, how and when, and agreeing with Scripture are like the sling and stone, by which David overcame Goliah. Thirdly, sobriety.
these will instruct a man, which weapon to use, how and when, and agreeing with Scripture Are like the sling and stone, by which David overcame Goliath. Thirdly, sobriety.
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What good use in warre can be made of a drunken and intemperate souldier? he runnes into the field without his weapons,
What good use in war can be made of a drunken and intemperate soldier? he runs into the field without his weapons,
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or rather not able to beare up himselfe, much lesse to overthrow his enemie.
or rather not able to bear up himself, much less to overthrow his enemy.
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If he strike, he is as ready to strike and wound his next fellow, as any enemy.
If he strike, he is as ready to strike and wound his next fellow, as any enemy.
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How great reason had the Apostle to charge Titus, that Ministers should be temperate, sober, no drinkers, that is, affectedly and excessively, either of wine or tobacco?
How great reason had the Apostle to charge Titus, that Ministers should be temperate, Sobrium, no drinkers, that is, affectedly and excessively, either of wine or tobacco?
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And one branch of sobriety is contentation with a mans estate:
And one branch of sobriety is contentation with a men estate:
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not to be covetous, but take up the lesson of Iohn Baptist (to the souldiers that asked him, what they should do) Luk. 3. be content with your wages.
not to be covetous, but take up the Lesson of John Baptist (to the Soldiers that asked him, what they should do) Luk. 3. be content with your wages.
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A litle will serve a souldier, much is a burden. Roman Captaines were poote themselves, and enriched their souldiers:
A little will serve a soldier, much is a burden. Roman Captains were poote themselves, and enriched their Soldiers:
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insomuch as Publicola, Valerius, and Menenius Agrippa (great souldiers) kept not so much as to discharge their funeralls.
insomuch as Publicola, Valerius, and Menenius Agrippa (great Soldiers) kept not so much as to discharge their funerals.
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They would enrich the State, not themselves. So we the Church. Fourthly, conscience, and religious affections:
They would enrich the State, not themselves. So we the Church. Fourthly, conscience, and religious affections:
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Deu. 23. 9. when thou goest out against thine enemies, keepe thee from all wickednesse: for the Lord walketh in the midst of the Campe. Deu. 23. 9. when thou goest out against thine enemies, keep thee from all wickedness: for the Lord walks in the midst of the Camp.
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These souldiers must not only have morall vertues, as Cesar and Pompey who were rarely gifted, but Theologicall, godlinesse and holinesse;
These Soldiers must not only have moral Virtues, as Cesar and Pompey who were rarely gifted, but Theological, godliness and holiness;
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on these stands the prosperity of this warre:
on these Stands the Prosperity of this war:
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Deu. 28. 3. He that hath so many enemies incamping against him, had not need make God his enemy too:Deu. 28. 3. He that hath so many enemies encamping against him, had not need make God his enemy too:
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nor be his owne enemy, as Bellonaes Priests who used to lance and cut themselves like the Baalites.
nor be his own enemy, as Bellonaes Priests who used to lance and Cut themselves like the Baalites.
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A souldier standing in the face of his enemie must never be in such an estate,
A soldier standing in the face of his enemy must never be in such an estate,
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as wherein he dares not dye: no more must a Minister. And besides, a wicked Minister weakeneth the whole army, as Achan did the Israelites.
as wherein he dares not die: no more must a Minister. And beside, a wicked Minister weakeneth the Whole army, as achan did the Israelites.
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Of such souldiers, thus qualified, we may justly say, One shall chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, Deu. 32. 30. Because they go in the armour, strength, cause, and name of God; they shall surely prevaile.
Of such Soldiers, thus qualified, we may justly say, One shall chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, Deu. 32. 30. Because they go in the armour, strength, cause, and name of God; they shall surely prevail.
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Thirdly, if Ministers be souldiers, serving in the warres of Christ, then must they learne to unite their forces against the common enemy. Vnited forces prevaile much.
Thirdly, if Ministers be Soldiers, serving in the wars of christ, then must they Learn to unite their forces against the Common enemy. United forces prevail much.
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It is a Maxime in policy to sow seeds of discord, and cast bones of dissention amongst enemies:
It is a Maxim in policy to sow seeds of discord, and cast bones of dissension among enemies:
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for a Kingdome divided against it selfe cannot stand: discord in a City makes of one City two:
for a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand: discord in a city makes of one city two:
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and the same doth mutiny among souldiers, it makes of one Army two.
and the same does mutiny among Soldiers, it makes of one Army two.
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Faction among souldiers was the overthrow of Ierusalem, which, while they agreed among themselves, was so invincible and impregnable,
Faction among Soldiers was the overthrow of Ierusalem, which, while they agreed among themselves, was so invincible and impregnable,
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as no man on earth would have thought, that ever the enemy should have set foot within the gates of Ierusalem,
as no man on earth would have Thought, that ever the enemy should have Set foot within the gates of Ierusalem,
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as Lam. 4. 12. but when the fire of mutiny and faction was kindled in Sion, that one slew another,
as Lam. 4. 12. but when the fire of mutiny and faction was kindled in Sion, that one slew Another,
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and burnt the Granaries and storehouses, then were the foundations of it devoured;
and burned the Granaries and storehouses, then were the foundations of it devoured;
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that Titus himselfe, viewing the City being wonne, cryed out, We have had God to fight with us,
that Titus himself, viewing the city being won, cried out, We have had God to fight with us,
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and if God had not fought against them, they had never been foyled. The light of nature could say, that the thickest wall of a City in peace,and if God had not fought against them, they had never been foiled. The Light of nature could say, that the thickest wall of a city in peace,
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and the safest rampart in warre, is unity.
and the Safest rampart in war, is unity.
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Would to God we that are led by the life of grace, would all labour to reare up and thicken this wall of the Church, the City of God.
Would to God we that Are led by the life of grace, would all labour to rear up and thicken this wall of the Church, the city of God.
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We cannot be all one in iudgement, having divers gifts both for kinde and measure: but we may be one in affection, and must.
We cannot be all one in judgement, having diverse Gifts both for kind and measure: but we may be one in affection, and must.
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We cannot all thinke one thing: but we must all embrace charity.
We cannot all think one thing: but we must all embrace charity.
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Would God that wholesome law, called NONLATINALPHABET, or immemory were brought in, that all former heats and injuries were forgotten,
Would God that wholesome law, called, or immemory were brought in, that all former heats and injuries were forgotten,
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and buryed and rotten in the dust of Oblivion. Let the Midianites thrust every man his sword into his fellowes side:
and buried and rotten in the dust of Oblivion. Let the midianites thrust every man his sword into his Fellows side:
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but let our swords, and pennes, and censures, and arguments be sharpned against the Popish Midianites.
but let our swords, and pens, and censures, and Arguments be sharpened against the Popish midianites.
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Fourthly, if Ministers be souldiers, then people owe unto them double, yea treble honour. First, of reverence and respect.
Fourthly, if Ministers be Soldiers, then people owe unto them double, yea triple honour. First, of Reverence and respect.
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Commanders in the field are in places of honor. Elias was honoured as the horsemen of Israel and the chariots thereof.
Commanders in the field Are in places of honour. Elias was honoured as the horsemen of Israel and the chariots thereof.
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It is a signe of secure times, when souldiers arenot set by.
It is a Signen of secure times, when Soldiers arenot Set by.
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How necessary a Captaine is in time of warre, a Physician in time of sicknesse, a reaper in time of harvest; so necessary is the Minister.
How necessary a Captain is in time of war, a physician in time of sickness, a reaper in time of harvest; so necessary is the Minister.
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Secondly, of prayer for their forces: while Moses held up his hands Israel prevailed. Thirdly, of maintenance:
Secondly, of prayer for their forces: while Moses held up his hands Israel prevailed. Thirdly, of maintenance:
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that they be not entangled with worldly affaires: 1 Cor. 9. 2, no man goeth to warre, of his owne cost. A labourer deserveth wages, and the souldier his pay.
that they be not entangled with worldly affairs: 1 Cor. 9. 2, no man Goes to war, of his own cost. A labourer deserveth wages, and the soldier his pay.
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And seeing Tythes are appointed by law, as the most equall pay, the Law of God is, that the labourers hire stay not in thy hands all night.
And seeing Tithes Are appointed by law, as the most equal pay, the Law of God is, that the labourers hire stay not in thy hands all night.
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And the people shall finde the fruit, when without distraction the Minister doth apply himselfe unto them.
And the people shall find the fruit, when without distraction the Minister does apply himself unto them.
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But nowadayes, many that tend the flockes, scarce taste of the milke.
But nowadays, many that tend the flocks, scarce taste of the milk.
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And pity it is on the other side, if people justly complaine of their Minister, saying, Oh he is an hard man, he reapes where he sowes not,
And pity it is on the other side, if people justly complain of their Minister, saying, O he is an hard man, he reaps where he sows not,
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and gathers where he scatters not; he takes pay, but serves not in the field; feeds not the flock, but feeds upon it;
and gathers where he scatters not; he Takes pay, but serves not in the field; feeds not the flock, but feeds upon it;
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preyes upon it, seldome prayes with it.
preys upon it, seldom prays with it.
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Fiftly, if Ministers be souldiers, we must learne to keepe our rankes, and not runne out of our owne aray and standing.
Fifty, if Ministers be Soldiers, we must Learn to keep our ranks, and not run out of our own array and standing.
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The campe is the souldiers City: the safest, fittest, and most honourable place for him:
The camp is the Soldiers city: the Safest, Fittest, and most honourable place for him:
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and an army out of order is as a body, whose members are out of joynt, which can neither march nor fight.
and an army out of order is as a body, whose members Are out of joint, which can neither march nor fight.
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No captaine can in reason command one souldier to two services in severall places of the field at once,
No captain can in reason command one soldier to two services in several places of the field At once,
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nor can one souldier serve in two fields at one time. God likewise is not so unreasonble.
nor can one soldier serve in two fields At one time. God likewise is not so unreasonable.
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And it is a sin for Ionas, who should goe to Ninive, to flee to Tarshish.
And it is a since for Ionas, who should go to Nineveh, to flee to Tarshish.
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What have Priests to doe to bee Popes, heads of the Church, warriers, and welders of the two swords? Christ gave Peter a key, not a scepter.
What have Priests to do to be Popes, Heads of the Church, warriors, and welders of the two swords? christ gave Peter a key, not a sceptre.
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What have the Iesuites to do, to medle with all State-matters in Christendome, to dispose and transplant Kingdomes? which medling of theirs in other mens matters hath brought just hatred on them, to be cast out of many nations.
What have the Iesuites to doe, to meddle with all State-matters in Christendom, to dispose and transplant Kingdoms? which meddling of theirs in other men's matters hath brought just hatred on them, to be cast out of many Nations.
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Is Christs Commission changed? Absolving of men from sinnes, into absolving them from civill obedience? Are these Iesuiticall Synonimies? I will give thee the keyes of the Kingdome of heaven,
Is Christ Commission changed? Absolving of men from Sins, into absolving them from civil Obedience? are these Jesuitical Synonyms? I will give thee the keys of the Kingdom of heaven,
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and I will give thee the thrones and earthly Kingdomes, to set up and depose whom and when you please? Is it all one, to be a fisher of men,
and I will give thee the thrones and earthly Kingdoms, to Set up and depose whom and when you please? Is it all one, to be a fisher of men,
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and to fish for Kingdomes? To come home to our selves: we must heare alwaies, Propter quod venis, hoc age, Hold this plough.
and to Fish for Kingdoms? To come home to our selves: we must hear always, Propter quod venis, hoc age, Hold this plough.
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We are called out from home into the field, and set apart by God to call others out of the world.
We Are called out from home into the field, and Set apart by God to call Others out of the world.
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Why then should we be inordinate in our care for the world? Aboveall other men, our speciall calling must not be entangled with inferior cares.
Why then should we be inordinate in our care for the world? Aboveall other men, our special calling must not be entangled with inferior Cares.
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The Levites were of Gods finding, to waite on the Altar.
The Levites were of God's finding, to wait on the Altar.
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Why should we entangle ourselves with other mens affaires, as Peter, Master what shall this man doe? Or with contentions and brablings in law,
Why should we entangle ourselves with other men's affairs, as Peter, Master what shall this man do? Or with contentions and brabblings in law,
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like common barreters? Why should any be a Minister of peace with Iacobs voice, and a man of warre, or a rough-handed hunter, as Esau was?
like Common barrators? Why should any be a Minister of peace with Iacobs voice, and a man of war, or a rough-handed hunter, as Esau was?
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What are you, our Governours Commissioners, but sent to see to the keeping of our rankes and order in this battell? An Order established by Gods word, and example.
What Are you, our Governors Commissioners, but sent to see to the keeping of our ranks and order in this battle? an Order established by God's word, and Exampl.
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When the Church was but in herba, or in the seed, and grew crooked in Paradise, God was the first Visitor, who set it in order again by the promise.
When the Church was but in herba, or in the seed, and grew crooked in Paradise, God was the First Visitor, who Set it in order again by the promise.
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When it was but in a family, the Patriarkes were Visitors.
When it was but in a family, the Patriarchs were Visitors.
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Iacob in his house which was then the Church, commanded them to put away their idolls,Iacob in his house which was then the Church, commanded them to put away their Idols,
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if they would feare the Lord, Gen. 35. 2. When it was in the Kingdome of the Iewes, the Prophets were Visitors:
if they would Fear the Lord, Gen. 35. 2. When it was in the Kingdom of the Iewes, the prophets were Visitors:
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as Ezek. 8. the Prophet went farther. into the Temple, and still found more abominations.
as Ezekiel 8. the Prophet went farther. into the Temple, and still found more abominations.
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The son of God was the most honourable Visitor of his Fathers Temple, who made a whip,
The son of God was the most honourable Visitor of his Father's Temple, who made a whip,
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and cast out buyers and sellers.
and cast out buyers and sellers.
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The Apostles after him (Act. 15. 36.) were Visitors of the Church, and were glad to see their order, Coloss. 2. 5. NONLATINALPHABET: the word signifieth the Array of souldiers, well appointed against the enemy:
The Apostles After him (Act. 15. 36.) were Visitors of the Church, and were glad to see their order, Coloss. 2. 5.: the word signifies the Array of Soldiers, well appointed against the enemy:
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Vpon which words Chrysostome hath an excellent Glosse, NONLATINALPHABET.
Upon which words Chrysostom hath an excellent Gloss,.
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All good Visitations ever tended to the purging of the Church from idolatry, urging of men to Gods house and service, the casting out of buyers and sellers, the driving out of insufficient men,
All good Visitations ever tended to the purging of the Church from idolatry, urging of men to God's house and service, the casting out of buyers and sellers, the driving out of insufficient men,
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and planting a learned and able Ministery, the removing of scandalous and hurtfull men, as no Leper might come before the Lord, to stand before his Altar;
and planting a learned and able Ministry, the removing of scandalous and hurtful men, as no Leper might come before the Lord, to stand before his Altar;
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the repressing of strange and corrupt Doctrine, which as strange fire might not bee offered before the Lord;
the repressing of strange and corrupt Doctrine, which as strange fire might not be offered before the Lord;
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the encouragement of the diligent hand, and the censure of open sinners, that others may feare.
the encouragement of the diligent hand, and the censure of open Sinners, that Others may Fear.
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These things set before you, and when the great Visitation-day commeth, wherein righteousnesse shall be remunerated,
These things Set before you, and when the great Visitation-day comes, wherein righteousness shall be remunerated,
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and iniquity be forced to hide her head, if the hills would be perswaded to fall upon her,
and iniquity be forced to hide her head, if the hills would be persuaded to fallen upon her,
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and hide her, you shall be remembred in goodnesse for all the goodnesse you have done to the house of God,
and hide her, you shall be remembered in Goodness for all the Goodness you have done to the house of God,
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and the Offices and Officers of it.
and the Offices and Officers of it.
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