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GOOD COURAGE DISCOVERED, AND INCOVRAGED. PSAL. 31. 24. Be of good Courage.
GOOD COURAGE DISCOVERED, AND ENCOURAGED. PSALM 31. 24. Be of good Courage.
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RIght worshipfull, and worthy Gentlemen, (whose desires, and whose service of thanksgiving, I am now attending,) I hope you are come hither with an intention;
RIght worshipful, and worthy Gentlemen, (whose Desires, and whose service of thanksgiving, I am now attending,) I hope you Are come hither with an intention;
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First, to honour God for preservation enjoyed, through his providence, to whom you prayed. My Text lookes back unto such a businesse; The Lord preserveth the faithfull;
First, to honour God for preservation enjoyed, through his providence, to whom you prayed. My Text looks back unto such a business; The Lord Preserveth the faithful;
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therefore let the faithfull upon such experiences in way of prayse, in way of requitall learne to bee of good courage.
Therefore let the faithful upon such experiences in Way of praise, in Way of requital Learn to be of good courage.
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Secondly, I beleeve you are come together in expectation for the future, to receive further favours from the God of your present prayses;
Secondly, I believe you Are come together in expectation for the future, to receive further favours from the God of your present praises;
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and my Text lookes forward to that, Bee of good courage, and hee shall strengthen thine heart,
and my Text looks forward to that, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart,
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and wait I say on the Lord. and wait I say on the Lord.
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My Text is short, the words in our translation are not many, in the originall, there is but one word, NONLATINALPHABET, The Septuagint renders the Hebrew word, NONLATINALPHABET, Quit your selves like men;
My Text is short, the words in our Translation Are not many, in the original, there is but one word,, The septuagint renders the Hebrew word,, Quit your selves like men;
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Viriliter agite, play the men, Rob•ramini, bee yee strong. The Counsell here given is for all Christians, at all times needfull, but for you,Viriliter Agitate, play the men, Rob•ramini, be ye strong. The Counsel Here given is for all Christians, At all times needful, but for you,
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and at this time, most seasonable. Bee yee couragious. First, The Counsellour was, a Worthy, a Souldier, a Warriour, a Commander, a King:
and At this time, most seasonable. be ye courageous. First, The Counselor was, a Worthy, a Soldier, a Warrior, a Commander, a King:
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David, as the title tels you, Hee cals for courage. Secondly, The Persons counselled, they are Saints, faithfull ones:David, as the title tells you, He calls for courage. Secondly, The Persons counseled, they Are Saints, faithful ones:
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O yee Saints love him, his manner is by his speciall providence to preserve you; Therefore bee yee of good courage.
Oh ye Saints love him, his manner is by his special providence to preserve you; Therefore be ye of good courage.
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The point lies faire, which I conceive pertinent, and now purpose to prosecute.
The point lies fair, which I conceive pertinent, and now purpose to prosecute.
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Gods people must bee of good courage.
God's people must be of good courage.
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I shall briefly suggest the Scriptures proofe, in a threefold gradation, wherein good courage is called for: I shall briefly suggest the Scriptures proof, in a threefold gradation, wherein good courage is called for:
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First, Saint Paul an Apostle with Apostolicall authority, perswades to it; 2 Cor. 16. 13. Quit yee like men.
First, Saint Paul an Apostle with Apostolical Authority, persuades to it; 2 Cor. 16. 13. Quit ye like men.
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Secondly, Iehosaphat a King, with regall authority commands it, 2 Chron. 19. ult. Deale couragiously.
Secondly, Jehoshaphat a King, with regal Authority commands it, 2 Chronicles 19. ult. Deale courageously.
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Thirdly, The great God of Heaven and Earth, putting himselfe under a warlike notion, as the Lord Generall of all the forces in the World, the Lord of Hosts. He peremptorily presseth it;
Thirdly, The great God of Heaven and Earth, putting himself under a warlike notion, as the Lord General of all the forces in the World, the Lord of Hosts. He peremptorily Presseth it;
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Haggie. 2. 4. Now bee strong ô Zorobabel saith the Lord and bee strong ô Ioshua, the Sonne of Iozedek the High Priest, and bee strong the people of the Land saith the Lord, Haggy. 2. 4. Now be strong o Zerubbabel Says the Lord and be strong o Ioshua, the Son of Iozedek the High Priest, and be strong the people of the Land Says the Lord,
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and worke, for I am with you saith the Lord of Hosts. Three things there be, that I shall speake to, in the prosecution of this point.and work, for I am with you Says the Lord of Hosts. Three things there be, that I shall speak to, in the prosecution of this point.
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First, The explication of the vertue, the grace called for, wherein I will endeavour to discover what this courage is.
First, The explication of the virtue, the grace called for, wherein I will endeavour to discover what this courage is.
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Secondly, The confirmation of this truth by reasons, from which this Doctrine may undeniably bee concluded,
Secondly, The confirmation of this truth by Reasons, from which this Doctrine may undeniably be concluded,
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and by which you may all bee fully convinced, that there is aboundant cause, why all Gods people should bee couragious.
and by which you may all be Fully convinced, that there is abundant cause, why all God's people should be courageous.
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Thirdly, The application of all, by way of use, that my Sermon may be the more serviceable.
Thirdly, The application of all, by Way of use, that my Sermon may be the more serviceable.
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Christian courage may thus bee described, It is the undaunted audacity of a sanctified heart in adventuring upon difficulties,
Christian courage may thus be described, It is the undaunted audacity of a sanctified heart in adventuring upon difficulties,
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and undergoing hardships for a good cause upon the call of God.
and undergoing hardships for a good cause upon the call of God.
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There are six things considerable in the description that I have given, which I will particularly point at, and prove.
There Are six things considerable in the description that I have given, which I will particularly point At, and prove.
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First, the Genus, the common nature of it: it is an undaunted audacity.
First, the Genus, the Common nature of it: it is an undaunted audacity.
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This Animosity (as some phrase it,) it is common both unto men, and to some bruits.
This Animosity (as Some phrase it,) it is Common both unto men, and to Some bruits.
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The Lion, Prov. 30. 30. is said, to bee the strongest among beasts, that turneth not away from any.
The lion, Curae 30. 30. is said, to be the Strongest among beasts, that turns not away from any.
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And there is an elegant description of the warre horse, in regard of boldnesse, Job 39. 19. &c. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou cloathed his neck with thunder ▪ Canst thou make him afraid as a gras-hopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible, hee paweth in the valley,
And there is an elegant description of the war horse, in regard of boldness, Job 39. 19. etc. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder ▪ Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible, he paweth in the valley,
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and rejoyeth in his strength, hee goeth out to meete the armed men. Hee mocketh at feare, and is not affrighted, neither turneth hee back from the sword.
and rejoy in his strength, he Goes out to meet the armed men. He mocks At Fear, and is not affrighted, neither turns he back from the sword.
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The Quiver ratleth against him, the glittering speare and the sheild, hee swallowes the ground with fiercenesse and rage,
The Quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield, he Swallows the ground with fierceness and rage,
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neither beleeveth hee, that it is the sound of the Trumpet. neither Believeth he, that it is the found of the Trumpet.
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And this boldnesse that is in bruits, it is spoken of, as a piece of this same courage that God is pleased to give to men;
And this boldness that is in bruits, it is spoken of, as a piece of this same courage that God is pleased to give to men;
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Ezek. 3. 9. this is the Lords promise. As an Adamant, harder then the flint, have I made thy forehead. Ezekiel 3. 9. this is the lords promise. As an Adamant, harder then the flint, have I made thy forehead.
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The word Harder, is the same in the Hebrew, that is here in my Text, Fortiorem petra; The Rock, that is not afraid of any weather, Summer,
The word Harder, is the same in the Hebrew, that is Here in my Text, Fortiorem Petra; The Rock, that is not afraid of any weather, Summer,
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or Winter, Sunne, and Showres, Heat, and Cold, Frost, and Snow, it blusheth not, shrinketh not, it changeth not it's complexion, it is still the same;
or Winter, Sun, and Showers, Heat, and Cold, Frost, and Snow, it blusheth not, shrinketh not, it changes not it's complexion, it is still the same;
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Such alike thing is courage, in the common nature of it.
Such alike thing is courage, in the Common nature of it.
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Secondly, Consider the subject, it is the Heart, the Castle where Courage commands, and exerciseth Military Discipline; (shall I so say) its within the bosome, it is the Soule of a valiant Souldier.
Secondly, Consider the Subject, it is the Heart, the Castle where Courage commands, and Exerciseth Military Discipline; (shall I so say) its within the bosom, it is the Soul of a valiant Soldier.
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Some conceive, our English word Courage, to bee derived from Cordis actio, the very acting of the heart.
some conceive, our English word Courage, to be derived from Cordis actio, the very acting of the heart.
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A valiant man is described, 2 Sam 17. 10. for to bee a man; whose heart, is as the heart of a Lyon.
A valiant man is described, 2 Same 17. 10. for to be a man; whose heart, is as the heart of a lion.
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And sometime, the originall translated, Couragious, as Amos 2. 16. may most properly bee rendred, a Man of heart.
And sometime, the original translated, Courageous, as Amos 2. 16. may most properly be rendered, a Man of heart.
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Beloved, valour doth not consist in a piercing eye, in a terrible looke, in bigge words,
beloved, valour does not consist in a piercing eye, in a terrible look, in big words,
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but it consists in the mettall, the vigour that is within the bosome.
but it consists in the mettle, the vigour that is within the bosom.
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Sometimes, a Coward may dwell at the signe of a roaring voyce, and of a sterne countenance:
Sometime, a Coward may dwell At the Signen of a roaring voice, and of a stern countenance:
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whereas true fortitude may bee found within his breast, whose outward deportment promiseth little, or nothing in that kind.
whereas true fortitude may be found within his breast, whose outward deportment promises little, or nothing in that kind.
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Thirdly, Note the qualfication of this same subject; I said a sanctified heart:
Thirdly, Note the qualfication of this same Subject; I said a sanctified heart:
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for I am not now speaking of fortitude, as a morall vertue, whereof Heathens, that have not God, are capable;
for I am not now speaking of fortitude, as a moral virtue, whereof heathens, that have not God, Are capable;
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and for which many among them, that are not Christians, have beene worthily commended.
and for which many among them, that Are not Christians, have been worthily commended.
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But I am now discoursing of Courage, as a vertue Theologicall, as a gracious qualification, put upon the people of God by speciall covenant.
But I am now discoursing of Courage, as a virtue Theological, as a gracious qualification, put upon the people of God by special Covenant.
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And there are three things that doe characterize it, and which doe distinguish it from the morall vertue of fortitude. The Roote, whence it ariseth;
And there Are three things that do characterise it, and which do distinguish it from the moral virtue of fortitude. The Root, whence it arises;
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The Rule, whereby it is directed; The End, to which it is referred, The Roote, whence it riseth, is love to God;
The Rule, whereby it is directed; The End, to which it is referred, The Root, whence it Riseth, is love to God;
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All the Saints of God that love the Lord, bee of good Courage.
All the Saints of God that love the Lord, be of good Courage.
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The love of Christ constraineth mee to make these bold, and brave adventures, saith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5. 14. The Rule whereby it is directed, is the word of God:
The love of christ constrains me to make these bold, and brave adventures, Says the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5. 14. The Rule whereby it is directed, is the word of God:
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what the Lord hath pleased to leave on record for a Christians guidance in holy pages, 1 Chron. 22. 12. 13. The Lord give thee wisedome and understanding, that thou maist keepe the law.
what the Lord hath pleased to leave on record for a Christians guidance in holy pages, 1 Chronicles 22. 12. 13. The Lord give thee Wisdom and understanding, that thou Mayest keep the law.
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If thou take heed to the statutes, and judgements, which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel:If thou take heed to the statutes, and Judgments, which the Lord charged Moses with Concerning Israel:
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be strong and of good courage, dread not, nor be dismai'd. be strong and of good courage, dread not, nor be dismayed.
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Bee a man of mettall, but let thy mettall bee according to my mind, according to this rule.
be a man of mettle, but let thy mettle be according to my mind, according to this Rule.
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And the End, to which it referres, is God. For every sanctified man, being a selfe-denying, and a God-advancing man;
And the End, to which it refers, is God. For every sanctified man, being a self-denying, and a God-advancing man;
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his God is his Center, wherein his actings, his undertakings rest, and his Soule is not,
his God is his Centre, wherein his actings, his undertakings rest, and his Soul is not,
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yea it cannot bee satisfied but in God.
yea it cannot be satisfied but in God.
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The fourth thing considerable in the Description is, the naturall, the formall, the immediate operations, that doe flow from this gracious, audacious frame of heart, they are two:
The fourth thing considerable in the Description is, the natural, the formal, the immediate operations, that do flow from this gracious, audacious frame of heart, they Are two:
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There is an adventuring upon difficulties, And there is an undergoing of hardships. There is an adventuring upon difficulties, And there is an undergoing of hardships.
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First, There is an adventuring upon hard services, It is said, 1 Sam. 31. 12. The valiant men rose and went all night,
First, There is an adventuring upon hard services, It is said, 1 Sam. 31. 12. The valiant men rose and went all night,
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and tooke the body of Saul, and the bodies of his Sonnes from the wale of Bethshan, and came to Gabesh, and burnt them there. and took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his Sons from the wale of Bethshan, and Come to Gabesh, and burned them there.
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When the Philistins had taken their bodies and were gone away Conquerours, and fastened them there, as Ensignes of victory, brave blades,
When the philistines had taken their bodies and were gone away Conquerors, and fastened them there, as Ensigns of victory, brave blades,
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well mettalled men, went by night, and fetched them back againe: an hard, and a brave service.
well metaled men, went by night, and fetched them back again: an hard, and a brave service.
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And by reason hereof there is an enduring of hardships:
And by reason hereof there is an enduring of hardships:
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Those Worthies of whom the world was not worthy, who are said to be men valiant in fight, Heb. 11. 34. This, testimony is given of them, that They endured torturings, the tryall of mockings ▪ or cruell mockings, of scourgings, of bonds,
Those Worthies of whom the world was not worthy, who Are said to be men valiant in fight, Hebrew 11. 34. This, testimony is given of them, that They endured torturings, the trial of mockings ▪ or cruel mockings, of scourgings, of bonds,
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and imprisonment, of stoning, of being sawne asunder, of being slaine with the sword, of wandring up and downe in sheeps skins,
and imprisonment, of stoning, of being sawn asunder, of being slain with the sword, of wandering up and down in Sheep skins,
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and goats skins, being men destitute, afflicted, and tormented. Fiftly, in my description, I cast in the cause, which true courage undertakes to doe,and Goats skins, being men destitute, afflicted, and tormented. Fifty, in my description, I cast in the cause, which true courage undertakes to do,
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and suffer for, the object it workes upon, the prize it adventures for, it is a good cause, Matters of faith, stand ye fast in the faith, quit ye like men.
and suffer for, the Object it works upon, the prize it adventures for, it is a good cause, Matters of faith, stand you fast in the faith, quit you like men.
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It is a Gospel peice for which I am to jeopard a joynt, to hazard alimbe, to adventure life, 1 Cor. 6. 13. or matters of fact:
It is a Gospel piece for which I am to jeopard a joint, to hazard alimbe, to adventure life, 1 Cor. 6. 13. or matters of fact:
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I must be of good courage for my conscience, that I may maintaine an evennesse of spirit in reference to my rule, in relation to my God, 1 Pet. 3. 14. If yee suffer for righteousnesse sake happy are yee, be not afraid of their terrour, neither be troubled.
I must be of good courage for my conscience, that I may maintain an evenness of Spirit in Referente to my Rule, in Relation to my God, 1 Pet. 3. 14. If ye suffer for righteousness sake happy Are ye, be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.
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It is a noble, a Christian resolution in any man, if hee thus determine, rather then I will make a wound upon my conscience, a breach betweene God and my soul;
It is a noble, a Christian resolution in any man, if he thus determine, rather then I will make a wound upon my conscience, a breach between God and my soul;
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rather then I will violate asacred vow, and transgresse the command of my God, I will run the greatest hazards in outward regards that can be imagined.
rather then I will violate asacred Voelli, and transgress the command of my God, I will run the greatest hazards in outward regards that can be imagined.
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The goodnesse of the cause (Divines say) for which a man suffers, makes the Martyr:
The Goodness of the cause (Divines say) for which a man suffers, makes the Martyr:
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In like manner, it is the warrantablenesse of the worke, wherein the souldier, the man of mettall appeares, that gives him the credit, the honour of this title, to be accounted a valiant man.
In like manner, it is the warrantableness of the work, wherein the soldier, the man of mettle appears, that gives him the credit, the honour of this title, to be accounted a valiant man.
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Sixtly and lastly, I added that good courage makes the foresaid adventures upon the call of God.
Sixty and lastly, I added that good courage makes the foresaid adventures upon the call of God.
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Have not I commanded thee, be strong and of a good courage: If the Lord please to beat up the Drum;Have not I commanded thee, be strong and of a good courage: If the Lord please to beatrice up the Drum;
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If the Lord please to bid them arme, and come abroad, his call is sufficient, Now God cals either by his precept, or by his providence.
If the Lord please to bid them arm, and come abroad, his call is sufficient, Now God calls either by his precept, or by his providence.
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Either God cals his Champions for to undertake dangers, or hee commands dangers to over-take them;
Either God calls his Champions for to undertake dangers, or he commands dangers to overtake them;
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and hereupon being led forth by the Lord of hoasts, they expresse their valour: For this they know, that whether it be estate, or peace, or life, or liberty,
and hereupon being led forth by the Lord of hosts, they express their valour: For this they know, that whither it be estate, or peace, or life, or liberty,
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or Religion, or whatsoever else they hope to defend, they are all tallants that God hath entrusted them with,
or Religion, or whatsoever Else they hope to defend, they Are all tallants that God hath Entrusted them with,
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and that therefore only upon his Commission signed, and sealed by his own hand they may come forth,
and that Therefore only upon his Commission signed, and sealed by his own hand they may come forth,
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and must come forth bravely, and shew themselves couragious in reference thereto.
and must come forth bravely, and show themselves courageous in Referente thereto.
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Now for a man in an impetuous, giddy, neady way, to breake himselfe unwisely in his reputation, liberty, estate,
Now for a man in an impetuous, giddy, needy Way, to break himself unwisely in his reputation, liberty, estate,
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and himselfe knowes no other reason:
and himself knows no other reason:
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but because his spirit moves him, and his humours stirre in him, or some passionat inconsiderate persons provoke him, this (my beloved) is not to be couragious.
but Because his Spirit moves him, and his humours stir in him, or Some passionate inconsiderate Persons provoke him, this (my Beloved) is not to be courageous.
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Wee reade in the Gospel, of a man possessed with an evil spirit, that did often cast himself into the water,
we read in the Gospel, of a man possessed with an evil Spirit, that did often cast himself into the water,
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and into the fire to destroy himself.
and into the fire to destroy himself.
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And truly it nearely concernes many men of daring spirits, to consider seriously what spirit it is that acts in them:
And truly it nearly concerns many men of daring spirits, to Consider seriously what Spirit it is that acts in them:
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These things we must marke, that the true nature of courage may bee understood.
These things we must mark, that the true nature of courage may be understood.
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This description of good courage I judged meet to premise and to explain briefly, that we may understand the duty in the text, the duty, the seasonable duty, which God calls for, and I plead for.
This description of good courage I judged meet to premise and to explain briefly, that we may understand the duty in the text, the duty, the seasonable duty, which God calls for, and I plead for.
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Bee of good Courage.
be of good Courage.
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The second thing I propounded in the prosecution of this point, is the reasons wherefore a Christian should bee couragious:
The second thing I propounded in the prosecution of this point, is the Reasons Wherefore a Christian should be courageous:
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And my doctrine is built upon a fourefold ground.
And my Doctrine is built upon a fourfold ground.
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First, Gods people should be of good courage, in reference unto the condition, unto which God hath called them.
First, God's people should be of good courage, in Referente unto the condition, unto which God hath called them.
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God hath appoynted all Christians to be souldiers.
God hath appointed all Christians to be Soldiers.
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A Sacrament is a souldiers oath, when we were baptized we tooke presse money, and vowed to serve under the colours of Christ,
A Sacrament is a Soldiers oath, when we were baptised we took press money, and vowed to serve under the colours of christ,
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and as manfull souldiers to fight against the world, the flesh, and the Devill:
and as manful Soldiers to fight against the world, the Flesh, and the devil:
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and as oft as wee have beene at the Sacrament of the body and blood of our Lord, wee have renewed our solemne,
and as oft as we have been At the Sacrament of the body and blood of our Lord, we have renewed our solemn,
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and sacred obligation in that kind, in reference to Christ, who is called The Captaine of the Lords host, Jos. 5. 16. and the Captaine of our salvation Heb. 2. 10. Inàure hardnesse (saith the Apostle) as a good culd•er of Christ, 2 Tim. 2. 4, Epaphroditus my fellow souldier, Phil. 2. 25. Beloved, wisdome is not more necessary for a Counsellor,
and sacred obligation in that kind, in Referente to christ, who is called The Captain of the lords host, Jos. 5. 16. and the Captain of our salvation Hebrew 2. 10. Inàure hardness (Says the Apostle) as a good culd•er of christ, 2 Tim. 2. 4, Epaphroditus my fellow soldier, Philip 2. 25. beloved, Wisdom is not more necessary for a Counsellor,
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nor eloquence for an Orator, then courage for a souldier. Souldiers we are, wee must therefore, Be of good courage.
nor eloquence for an Orator, then courage for a soldier. Soldiers we Are, we must Therefore, Be of good courage.
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Secondly, the weighty services wherein the Lord of Hosts is pleased to imploy us. Men imployed in peculiar services are commanded to put on fortitude:
Secondly, the weighty services wherein the Lord of Hosts is pleased to employ us. Men employed in peculiar services Are commanded to put on fortitude:
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As Ioshua who was a Commander to guide, and governe the host, the armies of the Israelites in their passage to Canaan, Bee thou strong and very couragious, that thou maist observe to doe according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee, turne not from it, to the right hand or to the left.
As Ioshua who was a Commander to guide, and govern the host, the armies of the Israelites in their passage to Canaan, be thou strong and very courageous, that thou Mayest observe to do according to all the Law, which Moses my servant commanded thee, turn not from it, to the right hand or to the left.
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And Ezra, in regard of his office, is thus spoken unto: Arise, for the matter belongeth unto thee, bee of good courage, and doe it:
And Ezra, in regard of his office, is thus spoken unto: Arise, for the matter belongeth unto thee, be of good courage, and do it:
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and common Christians, in respect of services required of them, are to be couragious in their places, Ios. 23. 6. Be yee therefore very couragious to keepe,
and Common Christians, in respect of services required of them, Are to be courageous in their places, Ios. 23. 6. Be ye Therefore very courageous to keep,
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and to doe all that is written in the booke of the law of Moses, that you turne not aside therefrom, to the right hand or to the left. and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that you turn not aside therefrom, to the right hand or to the left.
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Shall I hint some services that are charged upon all our consciences
Shall I hint Some services that Are charged upon all our Consciences
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The worke of mortification, to pick out our eyes, to chop off our hands, to cut off our feet;
The work of mortification, to pick out our eyes, to chop off our hands, to Cut off our feet;
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doe you thinke that a milke sop, a man that is not a man of a stout spirit will doe this.
do you think that a milk sop, a man that is not a man of a stout Spirit will do this.
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Novv to massacre fleshly lusts, is (as it vvere) for a man to mangle,
Now to massacre fleshly Lustiest, is (as it were) for a man to mangle,
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and dismember his owne body, it is a worke painefull and grievous, as for a man to cut off his owne feet, to chop off his ownehands,
and dismember his own body, it is a work painful and grievous, as for a man to Cut off his own feet, to chop off his ownehands,
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and to pick out his owne eyes, as Christ and the Apostle Paul doe expresse it.
and to pick out his own eyes, as christ and the Apostle Paul do express it.
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Besides this, there are in Christians bosomes, strong holds to be battered, fortifications to be demolished:
Beside this, there Are in Christians bosoms, strong holds to be battered, fortifications to be demolished:
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there are high hils and mountaines, that must be levelled with the ground ther are trenches to be made, vallies to be filled.
there Are high hills and Mountains, that must be leveled with the ground there Are Trenches to be made, valleys to be filled.
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O beloved, I may not mention the hils that lye before us in heaven way, which we must climbe up;
O Beloved, I may not mention the hills that lie before us in heaven Way, which we must climb up;
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and craggy rocks that we must get over: and without courage certainly the service put upon our hands will not be discharged.
and craggy Rocks that we must get over: and without courage Certainly the service put upon our hands will not be discharged.
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Ther are also the wals of Irusalem to be repaired, and the Temple to be reedefied:
There Are also the walls of Jerusalem to be repaired, and the Temple to be reedefied:
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If Nehemiah had not beene a a man of a brave spirit, hee would never have gone through stitch with that Church worke, those weighty services which hee did undertake.
If Nehemiah had not been a a man of a brave Spirit, he would never have gone through stitch with that Church work, those weighty services which he did undertake.
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How this is appliable to us for the present time, the time of our begun reformation, I speake not;
How this is appliable to us for the present time, the time of our begun Reformation, I speak not;
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but rather doe referre it to your considerations; I beseech you to reade Neh. 4 17, 18. They which builded on the wall,
but rather do refer it to your considerations; I beseech you to read Neh 4 17, 18. They which built on the wall,
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and they that did beare burthens, with those that laded:
and they that did bear burdens, with those that jaded:
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Every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
Every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
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For the Builders every one had a sword girded by his side, and so builded, and he that sounded the Trumpet was by us.
For the Builders every one had a sword girded by his side, and so built, and he that sounded the Trumpet was by us.
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While they were at worke they were all ready for warre.
While they were At work they were all ready for war.
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Thirdly, Christians must bee couragious, in reference to the 3. huge Armies, with which they are assaulted. There are armies Of Devils.
Thirdly, Christians must be courageous, in Referente to the 3. huge Armies, with which they Are assaulted. There Are armies Of Devils.
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Of Lusts. Of men and women in the world, that doe wage warre with every Christian, that in good earnest makes out after his God in heaven way.
Of Lusts. Of men and women in the world, that do wage war with every Christian, that in good earnest makes out After his God in heaven Way.
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For the Devils, it is the argument of the Apostle, and from thence I tooke it, Ephes. 6. 10. Brethren, be strong (saith hee,) for we wrestle not against flesh,
For the Devils, it is the argument of the Apostle, and from thence I took it, Ephesians 6. 10. Brothers, be strong (Says he,) for we wrestle not against Flesh,
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and bloud, but against principalities, and powers, against the Rulers of the darknesse of this World, against Spirituall wickednesses in the heights. and blood, but against principalities, and Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this World, against Spiritual Wickednesses in the heights.
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Marke for the number they are many, Our name is legion, for wee are many: How many thousands, neither you nor I know.
Mark for the number they Are many, Our name is legion, for we Are many: How many thousands, neither you nor I know.
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There is strength in them, they are Powers, Principalities, and they are Rulers, they have very great authority in the Darknesse of the World;
There is strength in them, they Are Powers, Principalities, and they Are Rulers, they have very great Authority in the Darkness of the World;
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in Midnight men, Darke men, Men who love not Sunne-shine light, but rather delight to lye in holes and caves.
in Midnight men, Dark men, Men who love not Sunshine Light, but rather delight to lie in holes and caves.
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I meane, in regard of the Darknesse of their minds, and their wilfull ignorance of the things of God.
I mean, in regard of the Darkness of their minds, and their wilful ignorance of the things of God.
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And they are in the height; they fight with much advantage (as some observe,) being over our heads.
And they Are in the height; they fight with much advantage (as Some observe,) being over our Heads.
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And they are Spirits, they worke invisibly, and they fight against our Soules, they labour to keepe our hearts in thraldome, they seeke to beggar and to undoe us in regard of our grace, and Spirituall joyes.
And they Are Spirits, they work invisibly, and they fight against our Souls, they labour to keep our hearts in thraldom, they seek to beggar and to undo us in regard of our grace, and Spiritual Joys.
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The Holy Apostle Peter sayeth, The Divell your adversary, goeth about like a roaring Lyon, seeking whom hee may devoure.
The Holy Apostle Peter Saith, The devil your adversary, Goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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An Adversary, and a Devill, and a strong one, as a Lyon roaring, and then hee is active, hee walkes about,
an Adversary, and a devil, and a strong one, as a lion roaring, and then he is active, he walks about,
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and hee is full of malice, ready to devoure:
and he is full of malice, ready to devour:
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These things touched upon, doe tell us, that wee, who are alwayes surrounded, besieged by such enemies, have need of courage.
These things touched upon, do tell us, that we, who Are always surrounded, besieged by such enemies, have need of courage.
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There are armies of lusts, I know not how many. The Apostle saith, Fleshly lusts that fight against the Soule.
There Are armies of Lustiest, I know not how many. The Apostle Says, Fleshly Lustiest that fight against the Soul.
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These soes lye within us, and they strike at the head, and the heart, endeavouring to let out the precious life of our immortall soules.
These soes lie within us, and they strike At the head, and the heart, endeavouring to let out the precious life of our immortal Souls.
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As the Captaines of the King of Syria, had a command to fight against, neither small nor great,
As the Captains of the King of Syria, had a command to fight against, neither small nor great,
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but the King of Israel. And the Apostle saith, that lusts in his bosome were such enemies,
but the King of Israel. And the Apostle Says, that Lustiest in his bosom were such enemies,
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as still carried him captive, and haled him as a prisoner. (You know the expression, Rom. 7. 2•.) Beloved, doth not experience oftentimes prove thus much, that pride, passions, unbeliefe, hypocrisie, earthly mindednesse, creature confidence, sensuality, doe take up armes against our precious Soules. Alas! alas!
as still carried him captive, and haled him as a prisoner. (You know the expression, Rom. 7. 2•.) beloved, does not experience oftentimes prove thus much, that pride, passion, unbelief, hypocrisy, earthly Mindedness, creature confidence, sensuality, do take up arms against our precious Souls. Alas! alas!
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lusts, deceitfull lusts, many deceitfull lusts, are still, still tyrannizing in our bosomes, which of us hath not cause to complaine with the Apostle,
Lustiest, deceitful Lustiest, many deceitful Lustiest, Are still, still tyrannizing in our bosoms, which of us hath not cause to complain with the Apostle,
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when I would doe good, they are at hand present with mee: strong in mee, ever stabbing, and striking, and poysoning, and wounding;
when I would do good, they Are At hand present with me: strong in me, ever stabbing, and striking, and poisoning, and wounding;
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if I would but pray, or weepe, or amend. These Rebels raise their strengths, and combine their forces to hinder mee:
if I would but pray, or weep, or amend. These Rebels raise their strengths, and combine their forces to hinder me:
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and no sooner can Sathan hold up finger, and temptation shew it selfe; But they are ready furiously to march out against Christ, his government, graces, glory.
and no sooner can Sathan hold up finger, and temptation show it self; But they Are ready furiously to march out against christ, his government, graces, glory.
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Beloved, I appeale to your consciences, whether in regard of this black guard, maintained within us, wee have not need to bee of good courage. Thirdly, the armies of people:
beloved, I appeal to your Consciences, whither in regard of this black guard, maintained within us, we have not need to be of good courage. Thirdly, the armies of people:
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The Apostle Paul saith, hee fought with men who were as beasts, Beasts after the manner of men, 1 Cor. 15. 32. David tels you they were Dogges,
The Apostle Paul Says, he fought with men who were as beasts, Beasts After the manner of men, 1 Cor. 15. 32. David tells you they were Dogs,
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and they were Tygers, and Wolves, and Beares, and Buls, and Lyons, so in the Psalmes hee phraseth them.
and they were Tigers, and Wolves, and Bears, and Bulls, and Lyons, so in the Psalms he Phraseth them.
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I promise you, a man that is so beset, thus assaulted, if hee bee not a man of courage what will become of him? There are Sanballets and Tobiah's, men of malignant, mischievous Spirits, to doe us mischiefe in Heaven way.
I promise you, a man that is so beset, thus assaulted, if he be not a man of courage what will become of him? There Are Sanballets and Tobiah's, men of malignant, mischievous Spirits, to do us mischief in Heaven Way.
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had wee not need in that regard to bee couragious? And truly, women if they cannot use weapons, they will cast,
had we not need in that regard to be courageous? And truly, women if they cannot use weapons, they will cast,
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and fling stones, shoote their arrowes even bitter words.
and fling stones, shoot their arrows even bitter words.
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David met with opposition in that kind, from one that was neare, and should have beene better.David met with opposition in that kind, from one that was near, and should have been better.
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Michol shee jeared him in his righteous, and holy zeale, in reference to God; you know the story, and therefore I report it not.Michal she jeered him in his righteous, and holy zeal, in Referente to God; you know the story, and Therefore I report it not.
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And doubtlesse, had not hee beene a man of an Heroick Spirit, hee might have beene dasht out of countenance and baffled and cooled in his zeale, because of her reproachfull language.
And doubtless, had not he been a man of an Heroic Spirit, he might have been dashed out of countenance and baffled and cooled in his zeal, Because of her reproachful language.
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There are those that are ready to performe ill offices, Sheba ▪ like, to blow a Trumpet of sedition, of contention, to cast coales,
There Are those that Are ready to perform ill Offices, Sheba ▪ like, to blow a Trumpet of sedition, of contention, to cast coals,
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and kindle strife betweene the head and the members, the King, and his Subjects; to set all on a •i•me in the Kingdome.
and kindle strife between the head and the members, the King, and his Subject's; to Set all on a •i•me in the Kingdom.
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In this regard, wee had need to bee steele to the back, that wee bee not disheartned.
In this regard, we had need to be steel to the back, that we be not disheartened.
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From all these three particuiars, I might apply that passage, 2 Sam. 10. 9. 12. When Ioah saw the front of the battaile against him before and behind;
From all these three particuiars, I might apply that passage, 2 Sam. 10. 9. 12. When Joah saw the front of the battle against him before and behind;
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hee sayed hee of good courage, and let us play the men: he said he of good courage, and let us play the men:
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His speeches did sparkle Spirits, he herein proved himselfe a man meete to bee a warlike Commander,
His Speeches did sparkle Spirits, he herein proved himself a man meet to be a warlike Commander,
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for danger and difficulties did adde heart and heate.
for danger and difficulties did add heart and heat.
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My Masters, you see our case, let us play the men for our people, and for the Cities of our God.
My Masters, you see our case, let us play the men for our people, and for the Cities of our God.
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Beloved, you perceive by that which I have pointed at, that our enemies are more and worse, we are beset before,
beloved, you perceive by that which I have pointed At, that our enemies Are more and Worse, we Are beset before,
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and behind, above, and below, without and within; not onely our Cities, but our Soules are opposed, endangered.
and behind, above, and below, without and within; not only our Cities, but our Souls Are opposed, endangered.
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Hell and Earth, Men and Devils, yea and our selves are Adversaries to our selves. Therefore there is good reason, why wee should put on Courage.
Hell and Earth, Men and Devils, yea and our selves Are Adversaries to our selves. Therefore there is good reason, why we should put on Courage.
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Fourthly and lastly, Wee have need of Courage, because of the various afflictions to bee expected.
Fourthly and lastly, we have need of Courage, Because of the various afflictions to be expected.
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For ought wee know, heavy things may befall us, and must bee borne by head,
For ought we know, heavy things may befall us, and must be born by head,
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and shoulders by us, before wee get to our Castle, our place of refuge, our rest in Heaven;
and shoulders by us, before we get to our Castle, our place of refuge, our rest in Heaven;
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how stony, how thorny, how deepe, and how dangerous our wayes may prove, before wee get to our journeyes end, wee cannot tell.
how stony, how thorny, how deep, and how dangerous our ways may prove, before we get to our journeys end, we cannot tell.
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It may bee, wee must travaile through bloud, through our owne bloud, and therefore wee need Courage.
It may be, we must travail through blood, through our own blood, and Therefore we need Courage.
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After our Saviour had suggested to his Disciples, Mat. 10. 21. Brother shall deliver brother to death;
After our Saviour had suggested to his Disciples, Mathew 10. 21. Brother shall deliver brother to death;
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the Father the Child, and the Child shall raise against the Parents, and cause them to be pat to death,
the Father the Child, and the Child shall raise against the Parents, and cause them to be pat to death,
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and you shall be hated of all men for my names sake; Hereupon hee adds, verse 26. Feare not, 32. Feare not. and you shall be hated of all men for my names sake; Hereupon he adds, verse 26. fear not, 32. fear not.
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Beloved, we know not what may be our portion here on earth, before we come perfectly to enjoy God our portion,
beloved, we know not what may be our portion Here on earth, before we come perfectly to enjoy God our portion,
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and be happy in enjoying of him for ever.
and be happy in enjoying of him for ever.
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Wee may live to see the Citie fired, our estates wasted, our wives abused, our children torne in peices lin be-meale, peice-meale before our eyes:
we may live to see the city fired, our estates wasted, our wives abused, our children torn in Pieces lin be-meale, piecemeal before our eyes:
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beleeve mee without courage, these sights will be hard and heavy to be beheld, such like sights will cause us to fownd away, to sinck into the dust, if wee provide not courage.
believe me without courage, these sights will be hard and heavy to be beheld, such like sights will cause us to found away, to sink into the dust, if we provide not courage.
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Thus have I run over my reasons, and now I request you all, seriously to consider,
Thus have I run over my Reasons, and now I request you all, seriously to Consider,
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whether in all the fore-mentioned regards, we have not abundant cause to endeavour, to get the grace the text commends,
whither in all the forementioned regards, we have not abundant cause to endeavour, to get the grace the text commends,
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and to doe the duty that in the text God cals for, Be of good courage.
and to do the duty that in the text God calls for, Be of good courage.
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I come now to the application of all that hath beene delivered by way of use.
I come now to the application of all that hath been Delivered by Way of use.
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The uses of this poynt that I shall speake to, they are but two. The first Reproofe, The second Exhortation.
The uses of this point that I shall speak to, they Are but two. The First Reproof, The second Exhortation.
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For Reproofe, hence I have occasion for to blame both unworthy cowardlinesse in some, and wicked audaciousnesse in others:
For Reproof, hence I have occasion for to blame both unworthy cowardliness in Some, and wicked audaciousness in Others:
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both vices contrary to this vertue, both extreames, opposed by this practize of Christian fortitude, which my text perswades.
both vices contrary to this virtue, both extremes, opposed by this practice of Christian fortitude, which my text persuades.
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First I must check an unworthy dastardlinesse, which discovers it selfe three wayes in the bosomes of men.
First I must check an unworthy dastardliness, which discovers it self three ways in the bosoms of men.
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First, when men by reason of pusi•animity, & lownesse of spirit, dare not appeare in the cause that they are convinced, to be the cause of God.
First, when men by reason of pusi•animity, & lowness of Spirit, Dare not appear in the cause that they Are convinced, to be the cause of God.
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There were some, Ioh. 12. 43. who, though they beleeved on Christ, yet they durst not professe him for feare of the Pharisees, lest they should bee excommunicated.
There were Some, John 12. 43. who, though they believed on christ, yet they durst not profess him for Fear of the Pharisees, lest they should be excommunicated.
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The consciences of many tell them, that such a way is the way of God, doubtlesse this is heaven road;
The Consciences of many tell them, that such a Way is the Way of God, doubtless this is heaven road;
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surely these are the courses to be taken to enjoy God, and communion with him,
surely these Are the courses to be taken to enjoy God, and communion with him,
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and yet for feare of I know not what, scornes, mocks, losse of friends, or the like; they dare not be seene.
and yet for Fear of I know not what, scorns, mocks, loss of Friends, or the like; they Dare not be seen.
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It may be they will goe to Christ with Nichodemus in the night, for feare too many eyes observe them,
It may be they will go to christ with Nicodemus in the night, for Fear too many eyes observe them,
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and take notice of them in such unwounted paths, exercises which seeme to proclaime strictnesse and precisenesse.
and take notice of them in such unwonted paths, exercises which seem to proclaim strictness and preciseness.
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You see I am in haste, and therfore cannot instance in particulars.
You see I am in haste, and Therefore cannot instance in particulars.
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Secondly, others by reason of cowardlinesse soone grow discouraged in sad and weighty undertakings, because they find the way to heaven craggy, the duties difficult, the services something hard;
Secondly, Others by reason of cowardliness soon grow discouraged in sad and weighty undertakings, Because they find the Way to heaven craggy, the duties difficult, the services something hard;
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and because they have not expected successe on a suddaine; here upon their spirits shrinke up;
and Because they have not expected success on a sudden; Here upon their spirits shrink up;
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I have reference in this expression to the original word used to this very purpose, in Num. 21. 4. And the soul of the people was much discouraged, because of the way.
I have Referente in this expression to the original word used to this very purpose, in Num. 21. 4. And the soul of the people was much discouraged, Because of the Way.
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Their spirits were shortned (as it is in the Hebrew) they run up by reason of distress, and al vigour gave in.
Their spirits were shortened (as it is in the Hebrew) they run up by reason of distress, and all vigour gave in.
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As a Cravant begins to looke pale through feare; his spirits fly to the heart, you shall see no blood in his face:
As a Cravant begins to look pale through Fear; his spirits fly to the heart, you shall see no blood in his face:
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O did he think to be mocked, and to be pursevanted? and did he expect to be imprisoned? and did he conceive to bee put on such a dead taske,
Oh did he think to be mocked, and to be pursevanted? and did he expect to be imprisoned? and did he conceive to be put on such a dead task,
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and to worke himselfe downe in his strength, respects amongst men, and other outward comforts, and reape nothing but the wind.
and to work himself down in his strength, respects among men, and other outward comforts, and reap nothing but the wind.
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Much hath beene done, and much hath beene endured, many weeks, moneths, yeares, are run up,
Much hath been done, and much hath been endured, many weeks, months, Years, Are run up,
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since hee expected a good crop, of increase and comfort: but hopes being frustrated, and expectations disappoynted; hee sits downe dejected:
since he expected a good crop, of increase and Comfort: but hope's being frustrated, and Expectations disappointed; he sits down dejected:
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Because Reformation is driven on heavily, things stick in the birth, therefore many are disheartned.
Because Reformation is driven on heavily, things stick in the birth, Therefore many Are disheartened.
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Thirdly, those that under darke clouds and showres of sufferings lye grovelling on the ground, through disconsolatenesse:
Thirdly, those that under dark Clouds and showers of sufferings lie groveling on the ground, through disconsolateness:
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He that faints in the evill day, his strength is smal, Prov. 24. 10. There is mention of some, Ios. 2. 11. when the wind and tyde went against them;He that faints in the evil day, his strength is small, Curae 24. 10. There is mention of Some, Ios. 2. 11. when the wind and tIED went against them;
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when the victory was carried on the other side, it is said, their hearts melted, there was no more courage in them:
when the victory was carried on the other side, it is said, their hearts melted, there was no more courage in them:
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The melting of the wax is the severing of part from part:
The melting of the wax is the severing of part from part:
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The confirming of the parts together, is the strength of it, the loosening of the parts weakens it:
The confirming of the parts together, is the strength of it, the loosening of the parts weakens it:
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a mans soule runs out through fainting feares, as water; whereas it should be confirmed, as a peice of steele.
a men soul runs out through fainting fears, as water; whereas it should be confirmed, as a piece of steel.
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Christians should be magnanimous, and Fortitude will fortifie, and corroborate the soule.
Christians should be magnanimous, and Fortitude will fortify, and corroborate the soul.
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As the originall word suggests thus much, so the conjunction of strength, and valour in the holy Scriptures doth import it:
As the original word suggests thus much, so the conjunction of strength, and valour in the holy Scriptures does import it:
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Be strong and of good courage. Be strong and of good courage.
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Thinke of this, and take heed I pray you of dastardly dejectednesse, and dismaying feares, in sad, suffering times,
Think of this, and take heed I pray you of dastardly dejectedness, and dismaying fears, in sad, suffering times,
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because thereby both soule and body are much feebled, and much prejudiced. The second thing reproved, is wicked audaciousnesse:
Because thereby both soul and body Are much feebled, and much prejudiced. The second thing reproved, is wicked audaciousness:
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This branch of the reprehension is needfull, for certainely, there is in some men a kind of fire, that riseth out of hell,
This branch of the reprehension is needful, for Certainly, there is in Some men a kind of fire, that Riseth out of hell,
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or rather some mettall, which is digged out of the bottomlesse pit, which is called Courage,
or rather Some mettle, which is dug out of the bottomless pit, which is called Courage,
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and so accouted in the world.
and so accounted in the world.
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My meaning is, that there is a devillish, wretched resolutenesse in the bosomes of some to hold on in sinne;
My meaning is, that there is a devilish, wretched resoluteness in the bosoms of Some to hold on in sin;
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notwithstanding divine reprehensions, convictions, threatnings, and executions; which is as much opposite to true courage, as the greatest cowardliness in the world.
notwithstanding divine reprehensions, convictions, threatenings, and executions; which is as much opposite to true courage, as the greatest cowardliness in the world.
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I told you before, that true courage is for good, upon a Command from God.
I told you before, that true courage is for good, upon a Command from God.
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The Apostle checks the Corinthians, because they had so much boldness, as that they did dare to doe that which was offensive, viz. to goe to law one with another,
The Apostle Checks the Corinthians, Because they had so much boldness, as that they did Dare to do that which was offensive, viz. to go to law one with Another,
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and that before Infidels, you dare doe it saith he, you have so much boldness, 1 Cor. 6. & the Apostle Peter checks men, They are not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
and that before Infidels, you Dare do it Says he, you have so much boldness, 1 Cor. 6. & the Apostle Peter Checks men, They Are not afraid to speak evil of Dignities.
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The Psalmist brings in bad men thus resolving, Our tongues are our own, and we wil speak, The Psalmist brings in bad men thus resolving, Our tongues Are our own, and we will speak,
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and who is Lord over us. and who is Lord over us.
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Some there be, who though the Minister flash the very fire of hell in their faces, discovering the danger of their evill courses;
some there be, who though the Minister flash the very fire of hell in their faces, discovering the danger of their evil courses;
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yet like unto the warre-horse, they will adventure further, let the consequence prove what it may:
yet like unto the warre-horse, they will adventure further, let the consequence prove what it may:
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yea, although God be on them in wayes of heavy affliction, with one rod after another,
yea, although God be on them in ways of heavy affliction, with one rod After Another,
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and one blow bigger then another, though his providence pinch them in their persons, impoverish them in their estates, crush them in their credit;
and one blow bigger then Another, though his providence pinch them in their Persons, impoverish them in their estates, crush them in their credit;
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and it may be they suffer much in their yoak-fellowes, Children and neere allies;
and it may be they suffer much in their yoke-fellows, Children and near allies;
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yea, though the often recoyling of their consciences, cause earth-quakes in their owne bosomes, yet on they will still to doe wickedly.
yea, though the often recoiling of their Consciences, cause earthquakes in their own bosoms, yet on they will still to do wickedly.
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These are the men of whom the Prophet complaines, Who make their faces harder then the Rock, and refuse to returne.
These Are the men of whom the Prophet complains, Who make their faces harder then the Rock, and refuse to return.
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Men of this make are common in every place, and their way of living is much to be bewayled: Men of this make Are Common in every place, and their Way of living is much to be bewailed:
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and now I am necessitated to speake unto them ▪ because their sturdinesse in refusing to stoope unto God in reformation, is reputed courage.
and now I am necessitated to speak unto them ▪ Because their sturdiness in refusing to stoop unto God in Reformation, is reputed courage.
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To crush these wretched conceits, I heartily wish that the Scriptures may be perused;
To crush these wretched conceits, I heartily wish that the Scriptures may be perused;
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where you shall find, that those who are commended for the most valiant Champions, and the stoutest souldiers in the Campe of Christ, that they were the most ti•orous in matter of sinne,
where you shall find, that those who Are commended for the most valiant Champions, and the Stoutest Soldiers in the Camp of christ, that they were the most ti•orous in matter of sin,
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and most cautious in references to God, that they might not in any kind offend His Majesty.
and most cautious in references to God, that they might not in any kind offend His Majesty.
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David, that durst take a Lyon by the beard, and durst adventure upon a Duell, a single combat with Goliah, yet thus hee expresseth himselfe to God, My flesh trembleth for feare of thee, David, that durst take a lion by the beard, and durst adventure upon a Duel, a single combat with Goliath, yet thus he Expresses himself to God, My Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee,
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and I am afraid of thy judgements. And Nehomiah, who had many wayes worthily expressed his magnanimity for God and his cause, and I am afraid of thy Judgments. And Nehemiah, who had many ways worthily expressed his magnanimity for God and his cause,
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yet no man was ever more awed with the feare of God. Hee perswaded himselfe, and others thereunto.
yet no man was ever more awed with the Fear of God. He persuaded himself, and Others thereunto.
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Ought not wee to walke in the feare of God? And againe complayning of the governours, who were his Predecestors, that they were usurious, Ought not we to walk in the Fear of God? And again complaining of the Governors, who were his Predecestors, that they were usurious,
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and very injurious in their places;
and very injurious in their places;
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hee addeth but so, Did not I (I durst not) because of the feare of the Lord my God.
he adds but so, Did not I (I durst not) Because of the Fear of the Lord my God.
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I am confident, that this position is full of truth, you may trust to it, as sound and orthodox:
I am confident, that this position is full of truth, you may trust to it, as found and orthodox:
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That there is no more Christian courage, then there is Christian feare in our hearts.
That there is no more Christian courage, then there is Christian Fear in our hearts.
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There is no more true valour in Gods account, in conflicting with difficulties, and stout standing under heavy pressures,
There is no more true valour in God's account, in conflicting with difficulties, and stout standing under heavy pressures,
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then there is a cautious, and timorous circumspection, lest sinne of any kind should be committed to the dishonour, and provocation of God.
then there is a cautious, and timorous circumspection, lest sin of any kind should be committed to the dishonour, and provocation of God.
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Shall I thinke that a man that will sweare, and roare, and curse, and pox,
Shall I think that a man that will swear, and roar, and curse, and pox,
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and plague (I should not have defiled my mouth with these words) shall I thinke that this man of Beliall hath Christian courage? Hee may have morall magnanimity,
and plague (I should not have defiled my Mouth with these words) shall I think that this man of Belial hath Christian courage? He may have moral magnanimity,
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as an heathen, as a Romane, but he wants the courage of a Saint, that courage which my Text cals for.
as an heathen, as a Roman, but he Wants the courage of a Saint, that courage which my Text calls for.
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Beloved, I pray you beleeve it, (I speake as a Scripture man;
beloved, I pray you believe it, (I speak as a Scripture man;
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and I speake to men that must labour to be men valiant, as becommeth Saints) hee t•at rules his owne spirit, doth more then hee that overcomes a Citie.
and I speak to men that must labour to be men valiant, as becomes Saints) he t•at rules his own Spirit, does more then he that overcomes a city.
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That man who takes downe his untamed lusts;
That man who Takes down his untamed Lustiest;
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and that man who bridles the unruly member the tongue Hee who conquers the rebellious mutinies in his owne bosome,
and that man who bridles the unruly member the tongue He who conquers the rebellious mutinies in his own bosom,
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and who notwithstanding all avocasions, is carefull still to keepe close to God, this is the valiant man indeed, God himselfe, by Solomons pen, gives such a one his Letters testimoniall to be magnanimous.
and who notwithstanding all avocasions, is careful still to keep close to God, this is the valiant man indeed, God himself, by Solomons pen, gives such a one his Letters testimonial to be magnanimous.
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And for my part I will adventer that which is dearest unto my selfe in this world, in the hands of this man,
And for my part I will adventure that which is dearest unto my self in this world, in the hands of this man,
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if in the hand of any, in regard of valour, and holy, hearty, heroick resolution.
if in the hand of any, in regard of valour, and holy, hearty, heroic resolution.
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But I put off from this reproofe, wherein my zeale hath made mee bold, to speake my mind:
But I put off from this reproof, wherein my zeal hath made me bold, to speak my mind:
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For I had rather counsell then reprehend:
For I had rather counsel then reprehend:
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and before I goe forward, I wish that my checks lighting on ungracious hearts may make kindly and deepe impressions on them, for their amendment.
and before I go forward, I wish that my Checks lighting on ungracious hearts may make kindly and deep impressions on them, for their amendment.
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And God grant that you that come to prayse God, as becommeth Saints this day, may learne also hereafter to be valiant as it becommeth Saints, according to the directions of sac•ed Scripture.
And God grant that you that come to praise God, as becomes Saints this day, may Learn also hereafter to be valiant as it becomes Saints, according to the directions of sac•ed Scripture.
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The last use, is an use of exhortation; (I feare, I have more to say then my time,
The last use, is an use of exhortation; (I Fear, I have more to say then my time,
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and your occasions will suffer mee to deliver.) It is on•ly this, to perswade you all (my beloved,) I say all, without exception, Colonels, Captaines, other Officers, Souldiers,
and your occasions will suffer me to deliver.) It is on•ly this, to persuade you all (my Beloved,) I say all, without exception, Colonels, Captains, other Officers, Soldiers,
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yea all the Servants of the Lord, to yeild to the word of exhortation, and in your places to endeavour Christian courage;
yea all the Servants of the Lord, to yield to the word of exhortation, and in your places to endeavour Christian courage;
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This use most usefull my heart desires to enlarge, wherein I faine would, 1. By Arguments perswade it, 2. By Directions helpe you in it.
This use most useful my heart Desires to enlarge, wherein I feign would, 1. By Arguments persuade it, 2. By Directions help you in it.
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I have Arguments of two kinds, God grant they may come with some strength upon your hearts, to move you to endeavour to bee truly valorous.
I have Arguments of two Kinds, God grant they may come with Some strength upon your hearts, to move you to endeavour to be truly valorous.
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First, From the consideration of the rich commodities, that are the undoubted consequences of Religious fortitude.
First, From the consideration of the rich commodities, that Are the undoubted consequences of Religious fortitude.
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O the booties, ô the boones, ô the benefits, that Christians may enjoy in the way of Christian valour.
O the booties, o the bones, o the benefits, that Christians may enjoy in the Way of Christian valour.
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I will point at 6. and I shall doe little more then point at them. First, It will wind, and worke you into the bosome, and favour of God;
I will point At 6. and I shall do little more then point At them. First, It will wind, and work you into the bosom, and favour of God;
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Be of good Courage, and hee shall strengthen thy heart. Be of good Courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart.
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Put thou thy selfe forth in a way of bold adventure for him, and his providence shall bee sweetly exercised for thy good.
Put thou thy self forth in a Way of bold adventure for him, and his providence shall be sweetly exercised for thy good.
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A worthy Commander how carefull is hee of a brave blade, a man that will fight at a Cannons mouth.
A worthy Commander how careful is he of a brave blade, a man that will fight At a Cannons Mouth.
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Doth hee heare from him, that a bone is broken? Send for the Bone-setter.
Does he hear from him, that a bone is broken? Send for the Bonesetter.
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Is hee like to bleed to death? call for the Surgeon, let him post away to prevent that perill;
Is he like to bleed to death? call for the Surgeon, let him post away to prevent that peril;
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Doth hee grow weaker and weaker? Is there any thing in the Campe, that may restore his Spirits, withhold nothing;
Does he grow Weaker and Weaker? Is there any thing in the Camp, that may restore his Spirits, withhold nothing;
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nothing is too good, too costly, would hee eate gold, hee should have it.
nothing is too good, too costly, would he eat gold, he should have it.
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Thus it is with God, O what letters of commendation doth hee give in manifestation of his owne love to them in Pergamus, upon this very ground:
Thus it is with God, Oh what letters of commendation does he give in manifestation of his own love to them in Pergamos, upon this very ground:
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Thou, saith the Lord, thou hast held forth my name, and not denyed it even in those daies, Thou, Says the Lord, thou hast held forth my name, and not denied it even in those days,
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when Antipas my faithfull Martyr was slaine, even where Sathan dwelleth. when Antipas my faithful Martyr was slain, even where Sathan dwells.
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Thou didst fight for CHRIST in the Cave, where the Devill commanded, thou didst stand and appeare for him,
Thou didst fight for CHRIST in the Cave, where the devil commanded, thou didst stand and appear for him,
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when other men did lose life, and bloud.
when other men did loose life, and blood.
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Here is a man that God will owne, such a one, shall have Gods heart and hand to doe him honour, to yeild him comfort.
Here is a man that God will own, such a one, shall have God's heart and hand to do him honour, to yield him Comfort.
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And therefore I appeale to your consciences, is not this Courage worth the having? worth the seeking?
And Therefore I appeal to your Consciences, is not this Courage worth the having? worth the seeking?
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Secondly, Your Courage will hearten you in the weightiest and difficultest adventures, which the cause and glory of God, the welfaire of his Church, the honour of the King, the peace and prosperity of the Kingdome may put you upon.
Secondly, Your Courage will hearten you in the Weightiest and difficultest adventures, which the cause and glory of God, the welfaire of his Church, the honour of the King, the peace and Prosperity of the Kingdom may put you upon.
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Hester was a woman, yet valiant. Must I to the King for my people; If I perish, I perish. Esther was a woman, yet valiant. Must I to the King for my people; If I perish, I perish.
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I will take my life in my hand and adventure:
I will take my life in my hand and adventure:
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Nehemi•h had a hard taske to undertake, truly a dead peice of service to set upon,Nehemi•h had a hard task to undertake, truly a dead piece of service to Set upon,
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yet notwithstanding being a couragious man, hee will hazard his All, to obey the command of his God,
yet notwithstanding being a courageous man, he will hazard his All, to obey the command of his God,
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and to serve the necessities of his brethren.
and to serve the necessities of his brothers.
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This is recorded for the everlasting credit of some of the Servants of God, the Priests, 2 •hron. 26. 17. 18. And Azariah the Priest went in after him and with him 4. score Priests of the Lord that were valiant men;
This is recorded for the everlasting credit of Some of the Servants of God, the Priests, 2 •hron. 26. 17. 18. And Azariah the Priest went in After him and with him 4. score Priests of the Lord that were valiant men;
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and they withstood Vzziah the King, and said unto him, it pertaineth not unto thee Vzziah to burne incense to the Lord. and they withstood Uzziah the King, and said unto him, it pertaineth not unto thee Uzziah to burn incense to the Lord.
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Men of brave Noble Spirits will speake, whatsoever it cost them, upon a call from God, men of valour will appeare according to Gods command in services sad, and heavy.
Men of brave Noble Spirits will speak, whatsoever it cost them, upon a call from God, men of valour will appear according to God's command in services sad, and heavy.
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Wee say, that a well metled horse, will take forward, and draw at a standing tree,
we say, that a well mettled horse, will take forward, and draw At a standing tree,
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but that I shall speake of in the next.
but that I shall speak of in the next.
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Thirdly, It will make us unwearied in our workes, though desired, and expected successe bee denied.
Thirdly, It will make us unwearied in our works, though desired, and expected success be denied.
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You see it some time; (My similitude is a plaine one, but beloved, it fully evidenceth the thing I speake to,) A Carre-horse of good mettall, will plucke,
You see it Some time; (My similitude is a plain one, but Beloved, it Fully Evidenceth the thing I speak to,) A Carre-horse of good mettle, will pluck,
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and fall on his knees, and up, and take forty pluckes at a sticking load,
and fallen on his knees, and up, and take forty plucks At a sticking load,
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whereas a Jade, if it come not at the first twitch, goes back, back, and you cannot get him forward.
whereas a Jade, if it come not At the First twitch, Goes back, back, and you cannot get him forward.
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Iust thus is it with a Coward, if hee have not victory at the first skirmish, hee will hardly make a second assault;
Just thus is it with a Coward, if he have not victory At the First skirmish, he will hardly make a second assault;
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if hee bee knocked downe, once, twice, or thrice, hee gives up all as lost, and is ready to runne away;
if he be knocked down, once, twice, or thrice, he gives up all as lost, and is ready to run away;
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but a man of a stout Spirit in such a case, will pluckt up heart, fight againe,
but a man of a stout Spirit in such a case, will plucked up heart, fight again,
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so long as hee can either stand or stirre.
so long as he can either stand or stir.
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Thus Moses hee goes, the first, and second, and third, and tenth time to Pharoah, notwithstanding brow-beatings, repulses, threatnings.
Thus Moses he Goes, the First, and second, and third, and tenth time to Pharaoh, notwithstanding Browbeatings, repulses, threatenings.
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Thus sa•th the Lord, let my people goe. Thus sa•th the Lord, let my people go.
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That was his message, either it must bee granted, or hee will not cease his importunity.
That was his message, either it must be granted, or he will not cease his importunity.
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Israel hee comes for, and Israel hee will have with him, or else, hee will not leave Egypt. Israel he comes for, and Israel he will have with him, or Else, he will not leave Egypt.
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My beloved, let us bring this downe to our selves:
My Beloved, let us bring this down to our selves:
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Many prayers wee have made, and many fasts wee have kept for Sion: and before our deliverance bee compleat, wee know not,
Many Prayers we have made, and many fasts we have kept for Sion: and before our deliverance be complete, we know not,
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how many plucks wee must yet have, and how many shall wee take to repaire the walles,
how many plucks we must yet have, and how many shall we take to repair the walls,
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and to reedifie the House of God, in case, God give us this mettall, which I am commending.
and to re-edify the House of God, in case, God give us this mettle, which I am commending.
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Fourthly, Courage will bee a meanes to keepe us from conscience-wasting, and scandalous miscarriages.
Fourthly, Courage will be a means to keep us from conscience-wasting, and scandalous miscarriages.
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What had become (thinke you) of Shidrack Mesheck, and Ab•dnego? or what had become of Daniel, if they had not beene men of undaunted hearts? The one had given off doing his duty, presenting his indebted homage to his God, hee must not pray for the space of thirty dayes to his God.
What had become (think you) of Shidrack Meshach, and Ab•dnego? or what had become of daniel, if they had not been men of undaunted hearts? The one had given off doing his duty, presenting his indebted homage to his God, he must not pray for the Molle of thirty days to his God.
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The other three must bow downe in way of Idolatry to an Idoll. But marke the Sparkling of their Spirits;
The other three must bow down in Way of Idolatry to an Idol. But mark the Sparkling of their Spirits;
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Bee it knowne unto thee ô King, wee know God can deliver us, but if hee will not, wee will not fall downe, be it known unto thee o King, we know God can deliver us, but if he will not, we will not fallen down,
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nor worship that Image which thou hast set up. nor worship that Image which thou hast Set up.
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They were by Courage kept out of the briers, and off the Rock, which might otherwise have torne and broken them wofully.
They were by Courage kept out of the briers, and off the Rock, which might otherwise have torn and broken them woefully.
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And Daniel was preserved from the neglect of his devotion to his God, by the same meanes.
And daniel was preserved from the neglect of his devotion to his God, by the same means.
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Fiftly, Believe it, that our Courage will daunt our Adversaries, and drive them away; The Captaine of that black guard, (the Devill I meane) will give back, if stoutly withstood:
Fifty, Believe it, that our Courage will daunt our Adversaries, and drive them away; The Captain of that black guard, (the devil I mean) will give back, if stoutly withstood:
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Resist him, and hee will flee ▪ stand to it and hee will runne away. In like manner, will those, who march under his colours against Gods people. Resist him, and he will flee ▪ stand to it and he will run away. In like manner, will those, who march under his colours against God's people.
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It is said expresly 1 Sam. 4. 5. 7. when the Philistines heard the Israelites shout, O say they their God is among them, wo unto us.
It is said expressly 1 Sam. 4. 5. 7. when the philistines herd the Israelites shout, Oh say they their God is among them, woe unto us.
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Without doubt, the very valour of Protestants will bee the daunting of the Papists.
Without doubt, the very valour of Protestants will be the daunting of the Papists.
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Let those who appeare for Reformation, maintaine their ground, and the enemies thereof, will bee discouraged, vanquished.
Let those who appear for Reformation, maintain their ground, and the enemies thereof, will be discouraged, vanquished.
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Lastly, I might adde, that our Courage will incourage, I know not how many, One bold leader, will hearten hundreds.
Lastly, I might add, that our Courage will encourage, I know not how many, One bold leader, will hearten hundreds.
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O saith Paul, my bonds, and sufferings are famous, they are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
O Says Paul, my bonds, and sufferings Are famous, they Are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
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and many of the Brethren by reason of my bonds Wax bold, and speake the word without feare, Phil. 1. 12. 13. 14. If you would know what word? It was the word of CHRIST, who was denyed, derided.
and many of the Brothers by reason of my bonds Wax bold, and speak the word without Fear, Philip 1. 12. 13. 14. If you would know what word? It was the word of CHRIST, who was denied, derided.
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Now to speake for a Christ when Paul is in prison, and in bolts, and fetters for the word of CHRIST, was an act of Manhood.
Now to speak for a christ when Paul is in prison, and in bolts, and fetters for the word of CHRIST, was an act of Manhood.
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And Pauls valour made them thus bold. The Cities Courage will make the Countrey couragious.
And Paul's valour made them thus bold. The Cities Courage will make the Country courageous.
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This true valour that I speake for, may have influence I know not how farre, through the Kingdome in way of benefit, and advantage.
This true valour that I speak for, may have influence I know not how Far, through the Kingdom in Way of benefit, and advantage.
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Therefore looke you to it, Quit your selves like men, Be of good Courage. The second motive, is taken from the consideration of the sad consequences of cowardlinesse.
Therefore look you to it, Quit your selves like men, Be of good Courage. The second motive, is taken from the consideration of the sad consequences of cowardliness.
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First, A mans personall discredit, call a Souldier a cravant, and how doe you disgrace him? They would faine, (saith Nehemiah,) Put mee in feare, that they might have had somewhat to reproach mee;
First, A men personal discredit, call a Soldier a cravant, and how do you disgrace him? They would feign, (Says Nehemiah,) Put me in Fear, that they might have had somewhat to reproach me;
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Nehem. 6. 13. A Captaine, and a Coward, what a shame is it? If you desire to maintaine your honour and reputation, in City and Countrey, hold up your hearts, Be men of valour. Nehemiah 6. 13. A Captain, and a Coward, what a shame is it? If you desire to maintain your honour and reputation, in city and Country, hold up your hearts, Be men of valour.
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Secondly, This is another a sad consequence of cowardlinesse, it may tend to make us unprofitable, and unserviceable in our places;
Secondly, This is Another a sad consequence of cowardliness, it may tend to make us unprofitable, and unserviceable in our places;
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I was afraid, and hid my talant, for I thought, thou wast a hard master. You know whose speech it was. I was afraid, and hid my talant, for I Thought, thou wast a hard master. You know whose speech it was.
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When a man hath both oportunities and a•ilities to doe, God and the King, the Parliament and Kingdome, good service.
When a man hath both opportunities and a•ilities to do, God and the King, the Parliament and Kingdom, good service.
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God hath bestowed a good head-piece, much wisedome, an able body and healthfull, a strong arme, a vast estate, a great command;
God hath bestowed a good headpiece, much Wisdom, an able body and healthful, a strong arm, a vast estate, a great command;
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and yet notwithstanding, when the welfare of Church and Common-wealth, call him to make appearance, hee drawes back, dares not bee seene, all his talents are tied in a napkin, there is nothing traded for God,
and yet notwithstanding, when the welfare of Church and Commonwealth, call him to make appearance, he draws back, dares not be seen, all his Talents Are tied in a napkin, there is nothing traded for God,
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because hee is a Coward, and dares not looke out of dores.
Because he is a Coward, and dares not look out of doors.
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There will bee a heavy reckoning for that man, Take him, bind him hand and foote.
There will be a heavy reckoning for that man, Take him, bind him hand and foot.
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Cowardlinesse makes men, though able, yet unprofitable, therefore take heed of it.
Cowardliness makes men, though able, yet unprofitable, Therefore take heed of it.
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Thirdly, The good causes, which men owne and favour, may receive a great deale of dammage,
Thirdly, The good Causes, which men own and favour, may receive a great deal of damage,
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and prejudice by the pusillanimity, the poorenesse of the Spirits of them, that appeare therein.
and prejudice by the pusillanimity, the poorness of the Spirits of them, that appear therein.
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There was a notable piece of policy, in the endeavour of the rayling wretch Rabshecah, to affright the •ouldiers of Hezeki•h, 2 Chr. 32. 18. This they did, that they might make us afraid and take our City.
There was a notable piece of policy, in the endeavour of the railing wretch Rabshakeh, to affright the •ouldiers of Hezeki•h, 2 Christ 32. 18. This they did, that they might make us afraid and take our city.
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Cowardlinesse ties a mans hands behind him, that hee can doe nothing in the World, hee cannot keepe his ranck,
Cowardliness ties a men hands behind him, that he can do nothing in the World, he cannot keep his rank,
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and place, hee neither knowes when to charge, or discharge;
and place, he neither knows when to charge, or discharge;
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his hands quake, his eyes cannot see, hee cries where am I? and what must I doe? Thus all is lost,
his hands quake, his eyes cannot see, he cries where am I? and what must I do? Thus all is lost,
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because of cowardlinesse, it is a mighty disadvantage to bee a dastard.
Because of cowardliness, it is a mighty disadvantage to be a dastard.
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Certainely, a man under the power of dismaying, in feares is ••arse a man in the use of his intellectuals.
Certainly, a man under the power of dismaying, in fears is ••arse a man in the use of his intellectuals.
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Fourthly, What sad breaches cowardlinesse, may make upon us, both in regard of sinne, and judgements. I know not.
Fourthly, What sad Breaches cowardliness, may make upon us, both in regard of sin, and Judgments. I know not.
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The sad example of Saint Peter is here considerable, O what a wound did hee receive, by reason of his unworthy fearefulnesse;
The sad Exampl of Saint Peter is Here considerable, Oh what a wound did he receive, by reason of his unworthy fearfulness;
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It cost him deare before the cut was cured. You know his threefold deniall of his Master, with the black aggravations thereof;
It cost him deer before the Cut was cured. You know his threefold denial of his Master, with the black aggravations thereof;
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O I know him not, I am not any of them, you are mistaken in mee, &c. But before that breach was, made up, it cost him hot water, H•e wept bitterly.
Oh I know him not, I am not any of them, you Are mistaken in me, etc. But before that breach was, made up, it cost him hight water, H•e wept bitterly.
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Beloved, beloved, consider what I say, many a man doth that under the command of cowardlinesse, which is paine and anguish in his heart to his dying day.
beloved, Beloved, Consider what I say, many a man does that under the command of cowardliness, which is pain and anguish in his heart to his dying day.
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God is wonderfully incensed, when men shrinke from him, because of difficulties and dangers, Feare not least I slay thee.
God is wonderfully incensed, when men shrink from him, Because of difficulties and dangers, fear not lest I slay thee.
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Bee not dismayed at their faces (saith God to Jeremiah, ) lest I confound thee before them, Ier. 1. 17. When God cals often,
be not dismayed At their faces (Says God to Jeremiah,) lest I confound thee before them, Jeremiah 1. 17. When God calls often,
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and cals loude upon men to take part with him, and yet they shrinke and draw back, believe it, the danger is not little.
and calls loud upon men to take part with him, and yet they shrink and draw back, believe it, the danger is not little.
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You know whose speech it is;
You know whose speech it is;
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If you will deny mee before men, I will deny you before my Father, which is in heaven. If you will deny me before men, I will deny you before my Father, which is in heaven.
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A valiant Captaine, when the field is fought, and the victory is got, bids, bring in that cravant, that milke-sop, who did runne away:
A valiant Captain, when the field is fought, and the victory is god, bids, bring in that cravant, that milksop, who did run away:
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Hisse him, turne him out of doores, as the shame of his Countrey;
Hiss him, turn him out of doors, as the shame of his Country;
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when Christ shall come and call, and say to some White-livered men, you were ashamed to appeare for the strict observation of the Lordsday,
when christ shall come and call, and say to Some White-livered men, you were ashamed to appear for the strict observation of the Lord's day,
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and you would not bee seene to favour the Reformation, which by Englands Parliament, at such a time was endeavoured,
and you would not be seen to favour the Reformation, which by Englands Parliament, At such a time was endeavoured,
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and you would not labour to have the sanctuary swept from all pollutions, and you would bee at no cost, to have Christs-coine, bear his stamp alone, to have his ordinances pure without mixtures,
and you would not labour to have the sanctuary swept from all pollutions, and you would be At no cost, to have Christs-coine, bear his stamp alone, to have his ordinances pure without mixtures,
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but you would rather Issachar - like, lye under burthens, then struggle for deliverance.
but you would rather Issachar - like, lie under burdens, then struggle for deliverance.
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You were afraid what might bee the issue of your boldnesse in such businesses, if the times should turn,
You were afraid what might be the issue of your boldness in such businesses, if the times should turn,
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and the tyde run another way, and matters change in such and such a manner. And hereupon you sneakingly left me, and my cause and glory in the open fields.
and the tIED run Another Way, and matters change in such and such a manner. And hereupon you sneakingly left me, and my cause and glory in the open fields.
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Beloved, this will be an heavy hearing to the cowardly Apostate at the last day,
beloved, this will be an heavy hearing to the cowardly Apostate At the last day,
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when the fearefull, and the unbeleeving must be sent into the lake which burneth with fire & brimstone.
when the fearful, and the unbelieving must be sent into the lake which burns with fire & brimstone.
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Therefore I intreat you againe, and againe, to consider well of this matter. Lastly, how farre cowardlinesse may tend to discourage others: I wish you to consider:
Therefore I entreat you again, and again, to Consider well of this matter. Lastly, how Far cowardliness may tend to discourage Others: I wish you to Consider:
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I here remember, that when Israel of old, was to goe forth unto battaile, God commanded the officers to speake thus unto th• people, What man is th•re, that is fearefull,
I Here Remember, that when Israel of old, was to go forth unto battle, God commanded the Officers to speak thus unto th• people, What man is th•re, that is fearful,
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and faint hearted, l•t him goe and returne unto his house, lest his brethrens hearts faint (or melt) as well as his heart. and faint hearted, l•t him go and return unto his house, lest his Brothers' hearts faint (or melt) as well as his heart.
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Gentlemen, God forbid that you who are come hither to day, to acknowledge your selves bound to God for your estates, lives,
Gentlemen, God forbid that you who Are come hither to day, to acknowledge your selves bound to God for your estates, lives,
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and liberties, & to have the word of truth, preached and pressed upon you for your soules good.
and Liberties, & to have the word of truth, preached and pressed upon you for your Souls good.
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God forbid (I say) that you who give good examples in many other kinds, should doe any thing which may tend to weaken the spirits,
God forbid (I say) that you who give good Examples in many other Kinds, should do any thing which may tend to weaken the spirits,
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and to dampe the courage of any, who shall enquire, what doe they in London?
and to damp the courage of any, who shall inquire, what do they in London?
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Having thus farre perswaded you, to pluck up your hearts, as it becommeth Saints:
Having thus Far persuaded you, to pluck up your hearts, as it becomes Saints:
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I now intreat you, to give me leave to counsell you, what course to take, that you may be couragious,
I now entreat you, to give me leave to counsel you, what course to take, that you may be courageous,
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and I promise to doe it, as with sincere reference to God, whose servant I am,
and I promise to do it, as with sincere Referente to God, whose servant I am,
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so with unfained faithfulnesse to you whom I now serve. What shall wee doe, that wee may bee couragious?
so with unfeigned faithfulness to you whom I now serve. What shall we do, that we may be courageous?
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My directions are in number ten, I will not be long in any one of them,
My directions Are in number ten, I will not be long in any one of them,
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because I would not be tedious, I humbly beg your best attention, desiring to speake to your soules,
Because I would not be tedious, I humbly beg your best attention, desiring to speak to your Souls,
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and I beseech the Lord to speake to my heart, and yours.
and I beseech the Lord to speak to my heart, and yours.
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The first helpe to Christian courage (which makes way for all the rest) is this:
The First help to Christian courage (which makes Way for all the rest) is this:
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Labour clearly from Scripture grounds to evidence your propriety in God.
Labour clearly from Scripture grounds to evidence your propriety in God.
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When David was utterly undone in outward appearance at Ziklag, being stript of all outward comforts,
When David was utterly undone in outward appearance At Ziklag, being stripped of all outward comforts,
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and expected that his brains should be beaten out with stones, ( They talked of stoning him) David incouraged himselfe (hee confirmed and strengthened his heart) as the originall expresseth it, in the Lord his God:
and expected that his brains should be beaten out with stones, (They talked of stoning him) David encouraged himself (he confirmed and strengthened his heart) as the original Expresses it, in the Lord his God:
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Is there not more in God, My beloved, I pray you put this question upon serious debate in your owne bosomes, my God to hearten mee,
Is there not more in God, My Beloved, I pray you put this question upon serious debate in your own bosoms, my God to hearten me,
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then in mine enemies my greatest, my worst enemies to dismay mee? Take the improvement of this point in two particulars. 1 Gods omnipotency? 2 Gods Omnipresence.
then in mine enemies my greatest, my worst enemies to dismay me? Take the improvement of this point in two particulars. 1 God's omnipotency? 2 God's Omnipresence.
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Is there not more ability in God, then power in all the world, if combined together.
Is there not more ability in God, then power in all the world, if combined together.
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Bee strong, and couragious, (saith Hezekiah) Be not afraid, nor dismayed, for the King of Assyria, nor for all the multitude, that is with him, be strong, and courageous, (Says Hezekiah) Be not afraid, nor dismayed, for the King of Assyria, nor for all the multitude, that is with him,
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for there be more with us, then with him:
for there be more with us, then with him:
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with him is an arme of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to helpe us,
with him is an arm of Flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us,
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and to fight our battailes, And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah, King of Iudah. and to fight our battles, And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah, King of Iudah.
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At this time Senacherib had raysed a very great Army, as holy History reports: And rayling Rabshekah was confident, that Israels God could not deliver;
At this time Sennacherib had raised a very great Army, as holy History reports: And railing Rabshekah was confident, that Israel's God could not deliver;
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yet you see, that this thought. The Lord our God to helpe us, did steele and strengthen their hearts.
yet you see, that this Thought. The Lord our God to help us, did steel and strengthen their hearts.
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The knowledge of Dietie, and Proprietie, will increase magnanimity in a fearefull heart, what are huge armies, strong fortifications weapons of war, the strength, stoutnesse, skill,
The knowledge of Diety, and Propriety, will increase magnanimity in a fearful heart, what Are huge armies, strong fortifications weapons of war, the strength, stoutness, skill,
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or experience of common souldiers, or warlike Commanders against the Lord Almighty? look back to the history last mentioned, where we read, that one angel in one night killed five thousand men in the host of the King of Assyri•. By this example, guesse at the ability of your God, having made sure your interest in him; and from thence gather courage.
or experience of Common Soldiers, or warlike Commanders against the Lord Almighty? look back to the history last mentioned, where we read, that one angel in one night killed five thousand men in the host of the King of Assyri•. By this Exampl, guess At the ability of your God, having made sure your Interest in him; and from thence gather courage.
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2 As the ability, so the presence of God by the efficacy of his all-ordering providence, may hearten all them, whose God hee is by speciall Covenant;
2 As the ability, so the presence of God by the efficacy of his all-ordering providence, may hearten all them, whose God he is by special Covenant;
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Have not I commanded thee, be strong, and of a good courage, be not afrayd, Have not I commanded thee, be strong, and of a good courage, be not afraid,
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neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whither soever thou goest. neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whither soever thou goest.
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The Lord is with us, by the presence of his speciall favour, in all our good undertakings whethersoever wee goe.
The Lord is with us, by the presence of his special favour, in all our good undertakings whithersoever we go.
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The Christian carries his commander, his refuge, his Castle, his God along with him, whether hee keepe in the Citie,
The Christian carries his commander, his refuge, his Castle, his God along with him, whither he keep in the city,
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or goe forth into the countrey; whether hee serve by land, or by sea, his God is still at hand.
or go forth into the country; whither he serve by land, or by sea, his God is still At hand.
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Assurance therefore, that the al-sufficient, al-prepresent God is ours, will lay a good foundation for good courage:
Assurance Therefore, that the All-sufficient, al-prepresent God is ours, will lay a good Foundation for good courage:
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Those who adventure upon any service without God going along with them, may expect defeats; notwithstanding all meanes of defence:
Those who adventure upon any service without God going along with them, may expect defeats; notwithstanding all means of defence:
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and therefore no m•rvell, if they tremble: But God taking part with his people, they may confidently from his presence expect deliverance.
and Therefore no m•rvell, if they tremble: But God taking part with his people, they may confidently from his presence expect deliverance.
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If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, they had swallowed us up quicke &c. but blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us, If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, they had swallowed us up quick etc. but blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us,
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as a prey to their teeth. God and his people make one side;as a prey to their teeth. God and his people make one side;
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and because their helpe standeth in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth;
and Because their help Stands in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth;
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therefore they have aboundant cause to be o• good courage. Secondly, make sure, that the cause you appeare in, is the cause of God.
Therefore they have abundant cause to be o• good courage. Secondly, make sure, that the cause you appear in, is the cause of God.
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If a man marching to looke his enemies in the face, and being about to begin the battail•, should feele the earth to shake under him,
If a man marching to look his enemies in the face, and being about to begin the battail•, should feel the earth to shake under him,
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and the ground to sink, every foot hee set forward:
and the ground to sink, every foot he Set forward:
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O how would this daunt him, and how would his heart recoyle, and give in within him? O beloved, I beseech you, be you well confirmed in your owne hearts, that you doe serve for God.
Oh how would this daunt him, and how would his heart recoil, and give in within him? O Beloved, I beseech you, be you well confirmed in your own hearts, that you do serve for God.
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It is that which was added to give Courage to them in Iehosaphats time, when they were surrounded, with Ammon, and Moab, and Mount Seir, as if wee should say, with Denmarke and France, and Papists at home.
It is that which was added to give Courage to them in Iehosaphats time, when they were surrounded, with Ammon, and Moab, and Mount Seir, as if we should say, with Denmark and France, and Papists At home.
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Well, saith the man of God, Hearken yee all Iudah, and yee Inhabitants of Ierusalem, and thou King Iehosaphat; Thus saith the Lord unto you:
Well, Says the man of God, Harken ye all Iudah, and ye Inhabitants of Ierusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat; Thus Says the Lord unto you:
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Bee not afraid nor d•sma•d, by re•son of the great multitude for the battaile is not yours but Gods. be not afraid nor d•sma•d, by re•son of the great multitude for the battle is not yours but God's
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Beloved, hee that hath a •ad conscience, and a bad cause, ever fights as a Coward,
beloved, he that hath a •ad conscience, and a bad cause, ever fights as a Coward,
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and is ready at every stroke to lay downe his weapons and runne away.
and is ready At every stroke to lay down his weapons and run away.
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A true man will stand to it, come who may come, for his cause is justifiable,
A true man will stand to it, come who may come, for his cause is justifiable,
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and hee may with boldnesse owne it;
and he may with boldness own it;
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but theives, if they heare any noise, any whispering, they cry one to another, let us hast and bee gone,
but thieves, if they hear any noise, any whispering, they cry one to Another, let us hast and be gone,
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for they know, their adventure's unwarrantable.
for they know, their adventure's unwarrantable.
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When a man thus thinkes with himselfe, being beset with dangers and difficulties, what if I should dye in this businesse? could I with confidence owne it, at the Barre of IESUS CHRIST? The incouragement of his owne conscience, will much embolden him.
When a man thus thinks with himself, being beset with dangers and difficulties, what if I should die in this business? could I with confidence own it, At the Bar of IESUS CHRIST? The encouragement of his own conscience, will much embolden him.
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But if a mans owne heart tell him;
But if a men own heart tell him;
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that adventuring and dying in a such cause, e shall sinck into Hell, because he opposeth the Commands and Government of IESUS CHRIST;
that adventuring and dying in a such cause, e shall sink into Hell, Because he Opposeth thee Commands and Government of IESUS CHRIST;
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the liberties, the comforts, the prayers of Gods people, how is it possible, that hee should play the man, and bee truly couragious?
the Liberties, the comforts, the Prayers of God's people, how is it possible, that he should play the man, and be truly courageous?
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Thirdly, Consider seriously, the many weighty consequences of the good cause, which from good grounds, you undertake to maintaine.
Thirdly, Consider seriously, the many weighty consequences of the good cause, which from good grounds, you undertake to maintain.
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Sit downe and sadly thinke what will the issue bee, if you desert your Protestation, whereby you bound your selves, to stand for the true Protestant Religion, the honour of our King, the Priviledges of Parliament, the Lawes of the Land, and welfare of the Kingdome.
Fit down and sadly think what will the issue be, if you desert your Protestation, whereby you bound your selves, to stand for the true Protestant Religion, the honour of our King, the Privileges of Parliament, the Laws of the Land, and welfare of the Kingdom.
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Here it is notable, how the Philistines heartened one another, in the day of their deepe danger, 1 Sam. 4. 9. Be strong, quit your selves like men ô Philistins that you bee not Servants to the Hebrewes;
Here it is notable, how the philistines heartened one Another, in the day of their deep danger, 1 Sam. 4. 9. Be strong, quit your selves like men o philistines that you be not Servants to the Hebrews;
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Quit your selves like men and sight; Either pluck up your hearts, and fight now, or bee slaves for ever; that is the argument.Quit your selves like men and sighed; Either pluck up your hearts, and fight now, or be slaves for ever; that is the argument.
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And I pray you, observe how Ioab pleads, When hee saw the battell before and behind.
And I pray you, observe how Ioab pleads, When he saw the battle before and behind.
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2 Sam. 10. 12. Be of good Courage, and let us play the men for our people,
2 Sam. 10. 12. Be of good Courage, and let us play the men for our people,
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and for the Cities of our God. And that passage, Nehem. 4. 14. It is considerable, as either of the former;and for the Cities of our God. And that passage, Nehemiah 4. 14. It is considerable, as either of the former;
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Bee not afraid remember the Lord which is great and terrible, and fight for your Breth••n, be not afraid Remember the Lord which is great and terrible, and fight for your Breth••n,
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for your Sons, for your Daughters, for your Wives, and for your Houses. for your Sons, for your Daughters, for your Wives, and for your Houses.
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Marke it, my beloved, and make application, what if the Papists should get the upper hand? What if the Parliament should bee dissolved? What if the malignant party should effect their mischievous desires? Oh how darke and dolefull,
Mark it, my Beloved, and make application, what if the Papists should get the upper hand? What if the Parliament should be dissolved? What if the malignant party should Effect their mischievous Desires? O how dark and doleful,
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how black and bloudy, would our times prove, we are all, many wayes obliged to stand for the government and worship of the Lord Christ:
how black and bloody, would our times prove, we Are all, many ways obliged to stand for the government and worship of the Lord christ:
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for the safety, and honour of our King, for the welfare of his three Kingdomes, for the Priviledges of our Parliament, and for our rights by Law;
for the safety, and honour of our King, for the welfare of his three Kingdoms, for the Privileges of our Parliament, and for our rights by Law;
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All these are to bee prized at an exceeding high rate:
All these Are to be prized At an exceeding high rate:
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our happinesse will bee great in the enjoying of them, and our misery not small, in the want of them.
our happiness will be great in the enjoying of them, and our misery not small, in the want of them.
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Every man according to his Relations and engagements, should reason the case with himselfe.
Every man according to his Relations and engagements, should reason the case with himself.
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What adventures should I make, and what hazard should I runne, that my selfe may not bee enslaved, that my Wife may not bee abused, my Children massacred,
What adventures should I make, and what hazard should I run, that my self may not be enslaved, that my Wife may not be abused, my Children massacred,
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and (which is above all,) that Christs holy Religion may not bee corrupted,
and (which is above all,) that Christ holy Religion may not be corrupted,
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and that Popery may not bee introduced and established in England. Thus meditation upon the worth of the things to bee maintained, will bee a speciall meanes to quicken and to augment Courage.
and that Popery may not be introduced and established in England. Thus meditation upon the worth of the things to be maintained, will be a special means to quicken and to augment Courage.
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Fourthly, Keepe Christ your Captaine in your eye. For true valour, there never was, nor ever shall bee any like unto him.
Fourthly, Keep christ your Captain in your eye. For true valour, there never was, nor ever shall be any like unto him.
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Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, ô most mighty, with thy glory and Majesty; and in thy Majesty ride prosperously, and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things; Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, o most mighty, with thy glory and Majesty; and in thy Majesty ride prosperously, and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things;
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Psalme 45. 3 4 How valiant a Champion was the Lord IESUS! Hee endured the Crosse, and despised the shame; Psalm 45. 3 4 How valiant a Champion was the Lord IESUS! He endured the Cross, and despised the shame;
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Hee went on, though dogges did barke, and Lyons did roare, though men reproachfully reviled him,
He went on, though Dogs did bark, and Lyons did roar, though men reproachfully reviled him,
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and the Devils endeavoured to devoure him;
and the Devils endeavoured to devour him;
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though the earth (as it were) did shake under his feete, and the Heavens were black and thundring over his head.
though the earth (as it were) did shake under his feet, and the Heavens were black and thundering over his head.
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Although when his professed enemies had conspired his death, Iudas did betray him, and his other Disciples did forsake him,
Although when his professed enemies had conspired his death, Iudas did betray him, and his other Disciples did forsake him,
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yea although his God and Father did hide his face from him, when hee answered Divine Iustice for our sinnes,
yea although his God and Father did hide his face from him, when he answered Divine justice for our Sins,
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yet hee shrunke not, hee drew not back, from the glorious worke undertaken. When outward dangers encompassed him, and the sorrowes of Hell tooke hold upon his Soule,
yet he shrunk not, he drew not back, from the glorious work undertaken. When outward dangers encompassed him, and the sorrows of Hell took hold upon his Soul,
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though hee was apprehensive, and sensible of all, unto the utmost, and therefore both complained and prayed to his Father, yet was he not discouraged.
though he was apprehensive, and sensible of all, unto the utmost, and Therefore both complained and prayed to his Father, yet was he not discouraged.
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Hee did not sound, when hee saw his own bloud, yea although his body was wet all over with a bloudy sweat,
He did not found, when he saw his own blood, yea although his body was wet all over with a bloody sweat,
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but he worthily did wade through the floud of his appointed passions. Consider him, consider him, (beloved,) that you may not faint in your minds;
but he worthily did wade through the flood of his appointed passion. Consider him, Consider him, (Beloved,) that you may not faint in your minds;
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when a souldier sees his Captaine content to take up with poore provisions and undaunted,
when a soldier sees his Captain content to take up with poor provisions and undaunted,
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though hee meet with hard services, harsh usages, sore affronts, hee thereupon growes the more resolute.
though he meet with hard services, harsh usages, soar affronts, he thereupon grows the more resolute.
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For thus bee reasons within himselfe.
For thus be Reasons within himself.
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My worthy Commander, for his diet, takes up with a crust of course bread and a little water, hee hath not beene in bed these many nights,
My worthy Commander, for his diet, Takes up with a crust of course bred and a little water, he hath not been in Bed these many nights,
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but still, either watcheth, or else, hee lies upon the ground, the cold ground no wayes, no weather discourages him, Winter, Summer, wet,
but still, either watches, or Else, he lies upon the ground, the cold ground no ways, no weather discourages him, Winter, Summer, wet,
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or dry, scorching heate, the pinching frost, are alike unto him:
or dry, scorching heat, the pinching frost, Are alike unto him:
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Bullets, blowes wounds, bruises, broken bones, doe not cause him to sound a retreat, to give back,
Bullets, blows wounds, bruises, broken bones, do not cause him to found a retreat, to give back,
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and shall I shrinke? Beloved, if Christ had shrunke when Heaven frowned, and men deserted,
and shall I shrink? beloved, if christ had shrunk when Heaven frowned, and men deserted,
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and Devils opposed him, what had become of you, and mee? Is this Christ my Captaine? and hath hee Captaine-like, Champion-like for mee both done and suffered thus worthily,
and Devils opposed him, what had become of you, and me? Is this christ my Captain? and hath he Captain-like, Champion-like for me both done and suffered thus worthily,
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thus incomparably, and shall not I put on Courage, and shew my selfe a man, a valiant man for him? I beseech you, consider this frequently and affectionately.
thus incomparably, and shall not I put on Courage, and show my self a man, a valiant man for him? I beseech you, Consider this frequently and affectionately.
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Fiftly, I commend unto you, mutuall Christian communion, as a speciall meanes of Christian Courage.
Fifty, I commend unto you, mutual Christian communion, as a special means of Christian Courage.
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In the Prophet Malachy his times, when wickednesse was growen to a great head, and the power of godlinesse was discountenanced in them,
In the Prophet Malachy his times, when wickedness was grown to a great head, and the power of godliness was discountenanced in them,
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then those that feared God, spake often one to another. When Paul after shiprack, saw the brethren, who came to meete him, hee tooke Courage.
then those that feared God, spoke often one to Another. When Paul After shipwreck, saw the brothers, who Come to meet him, he took Courage.
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And also, upon a strong dispute with some who opposed Christ, when Silas and Timotheus were come, Paul was pressed in Spirit. God bee thanked for that unity and love which is amongst you, amongst you, the Aldermen and Commons of this City,
And also, upon a strong dispute with Some who opposed christ, when Silas and Timothy were come, Paul was pressed in Spirit. God be thanked for that unity and love which is among you, among you, the Aldermen and Commons of this city,
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unto whom the Militia is committed;
unto whom the Militia is committed;
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God continue it, God knit your hearts together more fast, and firme from day to day:
God continue it, God knit your hearts together more fast, and firm from day to day:
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God give you when you meete to consider seriously what may heat, and hearten your Spirits in the way of Christian valour, according to that which this day I have preached,
God give you when you meet to Consider seriously what may heat, and hearten your Spirits in the Way of Christian valour, according to that which this day I have preached,
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and according to that, which this day wee all need.
and according to that, which this day we all need.
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Wee read in Isay 41. 6. of a Company of Idolaters, animating each other, in promoting Idoll worship.
we read in Saiah 41. 6. of a Company of Idolaters, animating each other, in promoting Idol worship.
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They helped every one his Neighbour, and every one sayd to his brother, Bee of good Courage.They helped every one his Neighbour, and every one said to his brother, be of good Courage.
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So the Carpenter encouraged the Gold smith, and hee that smootheth with the hammer, him that smiteth with the anvill, &c. Doubtlesse, at this day, those who envy our hopes, and oppose our peace, doe meete and hearten one another, both by words and actions.So the Carpenter encouraged the Gold smith, and he that smootheth with the hammer, him that smites with the anvil, etc. Doubtless, At this day, those who envy our hope's, and oppose our peace, do meet and hearten one Another, both by words and actions.
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God forbid therefore, that wee should bee more regardlesse of one another, having a better cause, and more incouragements.
God forbid Therefore, that we should be more regardless of one Another, having a better cause, and more encouragements.
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Sixtly, set faith on worke in the promises of the Gospell. The worthies in the primitive times, waxed valiant by meanes of faith;
Sixty, Set faith on work in the promises of the Gospel. The worthies in the primitive times, waxed valiant by means of faith;
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Hebr. 11. 34. You may doe well to informe your selves, what the Lord is pleased to speake in the word of truth for your comfort.Hebrew 11. 34. You may do well to inform your selves, what the Lord is pleased to speak in the word of truth for your Comfort.
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By the bond of his owne rich unchangeable grace, he is become your debtour to doe more then I can possibly expresse. Three things I thought to have spoken unto, under this direction.
By the bound of his own rich unchangeable grace, he is become your debtor to do more then I can possibly express. Three things I Thought to have spoken unto, under this direction.
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First, The promise of Gods assistance, Bee of good Courage, and hee will strengthen thine heart.
First, The promise of God's assistance, be of good Courage, and he will strengthen thine heart.
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The sweet Psalmist saw much sweetnesse in this, and therefore doth mention it, once and againe when the Soule saith, I am ready to fall downe,
The sweet Psalmist saw much sweetness in this, and Therefore does mention it, once and again when the Soul Says, I am ready to fallen down,
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yet taking courage, to march forward, it shall renew strength, it shall receive an addition of new strength, Esa 40. 31. And that speech of Solomon, Prov. 10. 29. is very remarkeable.
yet taking courage, to march forward, it shall renew strength, it shall receive an addition of new strength, Isaiah 40. 31. And that speech of Solomon, Curae 10. 29. is very remarkable.
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The way of the Lord is strength to the upright. They goe on and gather strength in going, they walke from strength to stregth, Psalm. The Way of the Lord is strength to the upright. They go on and gather strength in going, they walk from strength to strength, Psalm.
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84. 7. Truly this is an heartening consideration. Secondly, The promise of good successe.
84. 7. Truly this is an heartening consideration. Secondly, The promise of good success.
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Beloved, Christians maintaining the cause and minding the glory of God, are as sure of victory as if now they were singing the triumph, and going away as Conquerours.
beloved, Christians maintaining the cause and minding the glory of God, Are as sure of victory as if now they were singing the triumph, and going away as Conquerors.
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This is most certaine, for truth it selfe hath spoken it;
This is most certain, for truth it self hath spoken it;
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In the World yee shall have affliction, bee of good cheere, or bee bold, I have overcome the World. In the World ye shall have affliction, be of good cheer, or be bold, I have overcome the World.
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The Devill hath his deaths wound, Corruption hath (as it were) the knife at the heart of it and the power of wicked men is broken, they are but sprunting and striving for life.
The devil hath his death's wound, Corruption hath (as it were) the knife At the heart of it and the power of wicked men is broken, they Are but sprunting and striving for life.
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By this argument, the Lord heartened his servant Ioshua; Bee strong and of a good Courage,
By this argument, the Lord heartened his servant Ioshua; be strong and of a good Courage,
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for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance, the land which I sware unto their Fathers to give them;
for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance, the land which I sware unto their Father's to give them;
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Josh. 1. 6 As though the Lord had thus spoken;Josh. 1. 6 As though the Lord had thus spoken;
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although thou mayest fight many battailes, receive many foyles, loose many of thy souldiers, yet bee not dismayed,
although thou Mayest fight many battles, receive many foils, lose many of thy Soldiers, yet be not dismayed,
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for certainely as a Conquerour, thou shalt bring the people to Canaan.
for Certainly as a Conqueror, thou shalt bring the people to Canaan.
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Thirdly, Then the recompence assured upon all them, who stoutly stand to the cause of God, is more rich and large, then I can relate.
Thirdly, Then the recompense assured upon all them, who stoutly stand to the cause of God, is more rich and large, then I can relate.
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To him that overcommeth, will I grant to sit with mee in my Throne. To him that Overcometh, will I grant to fit with me in my Throne.
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And from this assurance, the Apostle Paul incourageth the Corinthians. Therefore my beloved Brethren, Bee yee stedfast, and unmoveable alwayes abounding in the worke of the Lord,
And from this assurance, the Apostle Paul Encourageth the Corinthians. Therefore my Beloved Brothers, be ye steadfast, and Unmovable always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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for as much, as yee know that your labour is not in vaine in the Lord. for as much, as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
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God will requite all paines taken, all sorrowes suffered, and you that have lost houses, or land,
God will requite all pains taken, all sorrows suffered, and you that have lost houses, or land,
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or father, or mother, or wife, or children, for Christ, and his cause, besides that inward peace, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, for christ, and his cause, beside that inward peace,
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and tranquilitie and ioy, which an hundred fold exceed all sublunary contents, to bee enioyed here, you shall inherit hereafter everlasting life.
and tranquillity and joy, which an hundred fold exceed all sublunary contents, to be enjoyed Here, you shall inherit hereafter everlasting life.
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And againe, feare none of those things which thou shalt suffer.
And again, Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer.
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Behold the Devill shall cast some of you into prison, &c. Be thou faithfull unto death, Behold the devil shall cast Some of you into prison, etc. Be thou faithful unto death,
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and I will give thee a Crowne of life. and I will give thee a Crown of life.
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Feed on these promises, for Cordials flow from them to cheere your drooping hearts, and to strengthen courage. Seventhly in large your loue.
Feed on these promises, for Cordials flow from them to cheer your drooping hearts, and to strengthen courage. Seventhly in large your love.
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If those hearts which now doe but drop love, might flow forth streames of love upon Gods cause, our Kings honour,
If those hearts which now do but drop love, might flow forth streams of love upon God's cause, our Kings honour,
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and the Kingdomes welfare how wonderfully would our courage be increased.
and the Kingdoms welfare how wonderfully would our courage be increased.
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Both reason and religion, wil give in manifold strong arguments to augment our love to our Prince, our Parliament, our peace, our priviledges, our posterity:
Both reason and Religion, will give in manifold strong Arguments to augment our love to our Prince, our Parliament, our peace, our privileges, our posterity:
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and doubtlesse our love and valour, will grow together. Love will adventure farre:
and doubtless our love and valour, will grow together. Love will adventure Far:
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Women are the more feeble, the more fearefull Sexe, and yet love in a tender mother will produce bold adventures to save the babe of her wombe.
Women Are the more feeble, the more fearful Sex, and yet love in a tender mother will produce bold adventures to save the babe of her womb.
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The timorous mother, who is wont to tremble at the report of a Musket, will almost come to a Cannons mouth to save her Child from being broken in peeces: Love doth it.
The timorous mother, who is wont to tremble At the report of a Musket, will almost come to a Cannons Mouth to save her Child from being broken in Pieces: Love does it.
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Have you not in the countrey sometimes seene an Ewe, in defence of her lambe, to turne head upon a mastive dog,
Have you not in the country sometime seen an Ewe, in defence of her lamb, to turn head upon a mastive dog,
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and to stampe, although at other times, the barking of a little whelpe, will make a whole flocke of them to runne away. O, love doth it.
and to stamp, although At other times, the barking of a little whelp, will make a Whole flock of them to run away. O, love does it.
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And the poore Hen, shee will fly at the Kite to save her brood; Love doth it.
And the poor Hen, she will fly At the Kite to save her brood; Love does it.
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O that you and I had this Love;
O that you and I had this Love;
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Love to Zion, to the Gospel of peace, Love to Christ, and the pure ordinances of grace:
Love to Zion, to the Gospel of peace, Love to christ, and the pure ordinances of grace:
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Love will make brave and bold adventures. And as it will adventure farre, so it will endure much, and long.
Love will make brave and bold adventures. And as it will adventure Far, so it will endure much, and long.
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The Apostle saith, Charity beareth all things, endureth all things, Iacob though he had tedious dayes, and weary nights, a fore service under a sowre Vncle, a churlish Master,
The Apostle Says, Charity bears all things, Endureth all things, Iacob though he had tedious days, and weary nights, a before service under a sour Uncle, a churlish Master,
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yet he served seven yeares for Rachell, and they seemed unto him, but a few dayes,
yet he served seven Years for Rachel, and they seemed unto him, but a few days,
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for the love hee had to her Love is strong as death, many waters cannot quen•h love,
for the love he had to her Love is strong as death, many waters cannot quen•h love,
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neither can the flouds drowne it;
neither can the floods drown it;
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if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned. if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.
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What •f one should come to a woman, and make this motion, be content that your child be torne in peices, What •f one should come to a woman, and make this motion, be content that your child be torn in Pieces,
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and here is a thousand pounds for you. Her answer would be ready. Not for a thousand worlds:
and Here is a thousand pounds for you. Her answer would be ready. Not for a thousand world's:
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yea, shee would almost spit in his face, who should presse such a proposition, what rend my child in peices? There is nothing can conquer love:
yea, she would almost spit in his face, who should press such a proposition, what rend my child in Pieces? There is nothing can conquer love:
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so it would be with us, in reference to Gods commandements, the liberty of Gospel ordinances:
so it would be with us, in Referente to God's Commandments, the liberty of Gospel ordinances:
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No promises, no threats, no means, fayre, or fowle would take us off from appearing in the defence of them,
No promises, no Treats, no means, fair, or fowl would take us off from appearing in the defence of them,
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if our hearts were more enflamed with love. Eightly, Walke exactly, keepe your consciences cleare.
if our hearts were more inflamed with love. Eighth, Walk exactly, keep your Consciences clear.
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Notable is that direction of the Lord, Deut. 13. 8. Ye shal keep all the commandements which I command you this day, that you may be strong:
Notable is that direction of the Lord, Deuteronomy 13. 8. You shall keep all the Commandments which I command you this day, that you may be strong:
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Suppose a man, who hath a wound, or an impostu mated swelling on his body, should goe into the Campe,
Suppose a man, who hath a wound, or an impostu mated swelling on his body, should go into the Camp,
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if any touch him, hee skritcheth, and he cries, come not neare me, you know the reason,
if any touch him, he skritcheth, and he cries, come not near me, you know the reason,
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and the application is familiar and easie to the point in hand, wounds in our consciences, will make us timerous and cowardly;
and the application is familiar and easy to the point in hand, wounds in our Consciences, will make us timorous and cowardly;
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but The Righteous is as bold as a lyon:
but The Righteous is as bold as a Lion:
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He that walkes uprightly, walkes boldly: Take a man who hath no brokennesse, no boyles, no •lanes, no bruises, handle him, shake him, crush him, crowde him, thrust him, cast him: He that walks uprightly, walks boldly: Take a man who hath no brokenness, no boils, no •lanes, no bruises, handle him, shake him, crush him, crowd him, thrust him, cast him:
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notwithstanding he can better beare all this rugged usage, then another can a fillip with the finger.
notwithstanding he can better bear all this rugged usage, then Another can a fillip with the finger.
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I beseech you mind the application of this, for the Lords sake take heed, make not inroads,
I beseech you mind the application of this, for the lords sake take heed, make not inroads,
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and breaches upon your consciences, goe not against your light, for guilt will make you cowardly.
and Breaches upon your Consciences, go not against your Light, for guilt will make you cowardly.
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Adam as soone as hee had sinned he runs and puts his head in a bush, what was the matter? hee heard a whistling wind, and hee runs away:Adam as soon as he had sinned he runs and puts his head in a bush, what was the matter? he herd a whistling wind, and he runs away:
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What hast thou sinned, faith God? I, that is the matter.
What hast thou sinned, faith God? I, that is the matter.
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For if Adam had kept his heart sound, if hee had not sinned, hee would with boldnesse have encountred with any approaches, either of the creatures, or his Creator. Ninthly, Improve your experiences.
For if Adam had kept his heart found, if he had not sinned, he would with boldness have encountered with any Approaches, either of the creatures, or his Creator. Ninthly, Improve your experiences.
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It would bee of singular use to us, to bestow many houres, both together, and asunder, in recounting the many great things which the Lord hath done for us, both in former times, & of later;
It would be of singular use to us, to bestow many hours, both together, and asunder, in recounting the many great things which the Lord hath done for us, both in former times, & of later;
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we have nationall deliverances Citie deliverances, Family mercies & personal mercies to improve providence:
we have national Deliverances city Deliverances, Family Mercies & personal Mercies to improve providence:
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Give me leave to cal to mind two most seasonable now to be remembred, considering the end of our assembling at this time:
Give me leave to call to mind two most seasonable now to be remembered, considering the end of our assembling At this time:
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I am credibly informed that your selvs who are here to honour God for your health continued, peace maintained, lives lengthened, had that day when you were abroad, two notable experiences of Gods providence for your preservation;
I am credibly informed that your selves who Are Here to honour God for your health continued, peace maintained, lives lengthened, had that day when you were abroad, two notable experiences of God's providence for your preservation;
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1. There were muskets broken in the field;
1. There were muskets broken in the field;
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and yet neither the Muskettiers, nor any neare them received the least harme, although the throng of people was very great.
and yet neither the Musketeers, nor any near them received the least harm, although the throng of people was very great.
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Might not some mens eyes, limbs, or lives have been lost, by such accidents; if the all-ordering hand of the Almighty had not prevented such like dangers.
Might not Some men's eyes, limbs, or lives have been lost, by such accidents; if the all-ordering hand of the Almighty had not prevented such like dangers.
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The other passage of divine providence is more remarkeable.
The other passage of divine providence is more remarkable.
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2 Gods hand turned aside graciously, and strangely, a kindled match which was cast towards a basket full of Gunpowder, which stood in the field for that dayes service.
2 God's hand turned aside graciously, and strangely, a kindled match which was cast towards a basket full of Gunpowder, which stood in the field for that days service.
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From what malicious heart, and by what mischievous hand this match was cast, the Lord hee knoweth, whom we this day magnifie,
From what malicious heart, and by what mischievous hand this match was cast, the Lord he Knoweth, whom we this day magnify,
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as the God of our salvations.
as the God of our salvations.
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Beloved, the remembrance of such like providences, should incourage our adventures for the Lord, whose hand hath diverted many unseen, & unexpected dangers.
beloved, the remembrance of such like providences, should encourage our adventures for the Lord, whose hand hath diverted many unseen, & unexpected dangers.
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But I had almost forgot to give in my proof, that the improvement of experiences, increaseth courage.
But I had almost forgotten to give in my proof, that the improvement of experiences, increases courage.
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I pray you observe it in Ios. 10. 25. And I shua said unto them feare not,
I pray you observe it in Ios. 10. 25. And I shua said unto them Fear not,
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nor bee dismayed, be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the Lord doe to all your enemies, against whom yee sight. nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom ye sighed.
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Our God hath many times disappointed the designes of our enemies:
Our God hath many times disappointed the designs of our enemies:
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many of them who hated us, and endeavoured our undoing, and desolation, have beene discovered and brought to shame, the Lord hath trampled upon them gloriously.
many of them who hated us, and endeavoured our undoing, and desolation, have been discovered and brought to shame, the Lord hath trampled upon them gloriously.
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These meditations enlarged by particular pregnant instances, I commend unto you, as meanes to increase your courage.
These meditations enlarged by particular pregnant instances, I commend unto you, as means to increase your courage.
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Lastly, when ever you have occasion to shew your courage, goe out selfe denyingly in the strength of your God, Be strong in the Lord,
Lastly, when ever you have occasion to show your courage, go out self denyingly in the strength of your God, Be strong in the Lord,
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and in the power of his might. Ephes 6. 10. Through God we shall doe valiant y.
and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6. 10. Through God we shall do valiant y.
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Psal. 60 12. David was a man, as in other kinds, so in this imitable;Psalm 60 12. David was a man, as in other Kinds, so in this imitable;
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when hee came against Goliah (who threatned to pluck him in peices, as a Faulkoner doth a bird) his words are very observable.
when he Come against Goliath (who threatened to pluck him in Pieces, as a Faulkoner does a bird) his words Are very observable.
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Thou commest to me with a sword, and with a speare, and with a shield but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of host•, the God of the Armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. Thou Comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of host•, the God of the Armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
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Let these be the breathing of your seules.
Let these be the breathing of your seules.
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Some trust in Chariots, and some in horses, but wee will remember the name of the Lord our God.
some trust in Chariots, and Some in Horses, but we will Remember the name of the Lord our God.
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They are brought down and fallen, but neare risen an stand upright. Save Lord, let the King heare us when we c•ll. They Are brought down and fallen, but near risen an stand upright. Save Lord, let the King hear us when we c•ll.
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Thus be carefull to make addition of prayer, unto all the other meanes of Christian courage. Pray heartily, selfedenyingly, and believingly.
Thus be careful to make addition of prayer, unto all the other means of Christian courage. prey heartily, selfedenyingly, and believingly.
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Advance God, and plead his promise; and expect assistance according to his promise.
Advance God, and plead his promise; and expect assistance according to his promise.
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B• of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all yee that hope in the Lord. FINIS.B• of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. FINIS.
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