A sermon preached in London before the right honorable the Lord Lavvarre, Lord Gouernour and Captaine Generall of Virginea, and others of his Maiesties Counsell for that kingdome, and the rest of the aduenturers in that plantation At the said Lord Generall his leaue taking of England his natiue countrey, and departure for Virginea, Febr. 21. 1609. By W. Crashaw Bachelar of Diuinitie, and preacher at the Temple. Wherein both the lawfulnesse of that action is maintained, and the necessity thereof is also demonstrated, not so much out of the grounds of policie, as of humanity, equity, and Christianity. Taken from his mouth, and published by direction.
First, those words of Christ, Vpon this Rocke I will build my Church: Secondly, his words at his last supper, This is my bodie: Thirdly, his speech to Peter after his resurrection, Feed my sheepe: Lastly, these to Peter afore his passion, I haue praied for thee, that thy faith faile not.
First, those words of christ, Upon this Rock I will built my Church: Secondly, his words At his last supper, This is my body: Thirdly, his speech to Peter After his resurrection, Feed my sheep: Lastly, these to Peter afore his passion, I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.
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Why? Because he is bid to strengthen his brethren. Hence hee can prooue that the Pope cannot erre in matter of faith, because Christ praied that Peters faith might not faile.
Why? Because he is bid to strengthen his brothers. Hence he can prove that the Pope cannot err in matter of faith, Because christ prayed that Peter's faith might not fail.
But I dare say the Scripture that the diuell brought against Christ was as fitly and properly alleged as some of these are by Bellarmine, as may be euidently shewed in another place and time.
But I Dare say the Scripture that the Devil brought against christ was as fitly and properly alleged as Some of these Are by Bellarmine, as may be evidently showed in Another place and time.
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But seeing the primitiue fathers haue made no such conclusions from this place, therefore out of their and the latter Fathers exposition wee haue gathered another kinde of diuinity from these words.
But seeing the primitive Father's have made no such conclusions from this place, Therefore out of their and the latter Father's exposition we have gathered Another kind of divinity from these words.
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Christ is our true and spirituall physitian, from whom and the vertue of whose merits we must receiue all the spirituall physicke that can cure and saue our sinfull soules.
christ is our true and spiritual Physician, from whom and the virtue of whose merits we must receive all the spiritual physic that can cure and save our sinful Souls.
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who, as he died for our sinnes, so hee rose againe for our iustification: and who therefore rose from death to life, that he might merit grace for vs whereby wee may rise vp from the death of our sinnes to newnesse and holinesse of life.
who, as he died for our Sins, so he rose again for our justification: and who Therefore rose from death to life, that he might merit grace for us whereby we may rise up from the death of our Sins to newness and holiness of life.
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therefore to keepe vs from deadly relapses (into which without Christ we were sure to fall) we doe finally receiue from Christ preseruatiue physicke, by the vertue whereof wee are preserued in the state of grace, and fauour of God;
Therefore to keep us from deadly relapses (into which without christ we were sure to fallen) we do finally receive from christ preservative physic, by the virtue whereof we Are preserved in the state of grace, and favour of God;
and these blessed and soueraigne antidotes are confected of the glorious merits of Christ his ascension and intercession, who therefore is entred into heauen to appeare now in the sight of God for us.
and these blessed and sovereign antidotes Are confected of the glorious merits of christ his Ascension and Intercession, who Therefore is entered into heaven to appear now in the sighed of God for us.
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Thou therefore in remembrance of what I haue done for thee, when thou feelest the sweetnesse of this my mercy to thy selfe, teach others by thy example,
Thou Therefore in remembrance of what I have done for thee, when thou Feel the sweetness of this my mercy to thy self, teach Others by thy Exampl,
But I haue praied for thee that thy faith faile not, therefore when thou art conuerted strengthen thy brethren. The parts are two: Christs mercy, and Peters dutie.
But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not, Therefore when thou art converted strengthen thy brothers. The parts Are two: Christ mercy, and Peter's duty.
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And first of all, wee may heere see out of the dependance of these words with the former, the greatnesse of Gods mercie and Christs loue to a sinfull soule.
And First of all, we may Here see out of the dependence of these words with the former, the greatness of God's mercy and Christ love to a sinful soul.
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then doubtlesse it cannot but minister strong consolation to a distressed soule and terrified conscience to remember that they haue a Sauior more mighty in his mercy,
then doubtless it cannot but minister strong consolation to a distressed soul and terrified conscience to Remember that they have a Saviour more mighty in his mercy,
yet Christ will be ready with continuall supply of grace, that so where sinne abounds grace may abound much more. The man also that is oppressed in this world with the might and multitude of his enemies may here receiue comfort to consider, that there are still more with him, then against him:
yet christ will be ready with continual supply of grace, that so where sin abounds grace may abound much more. The man also that is oppressed in this world with the might and multitude of his enemies may Here receive Comfort to Consider, that there Are still more with him, then against him:
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And lastly, the poore man, whom the floud of outward misery doe beate vpon, may here see for his comfort that the loue and prouidence of his Sauiour shall euer be as ready to releeue him,
And lastly, the poor man, whom the flood of outward misery do beat upon, may Here see for his Comfort that the love and providence of his Saviour shall ever be as ready to relieve him,
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and because he cannot, therefore will hurt vs, by all his power; (as who can maruel seeing we touch his freehold so neere?) yet we haue Christ Iesus on our side, whose kingdome we goe to inlarge:
and Because he cannot, Therefore will hurt us, by all his power; (as who can marvel seeing we touch his freehold so near?) yet we have christ Iesus on our side, whose Kingdom we go to enlarge:
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and when satan sifts them most narrowly, wee learne, that therefore a christian truly conuerted and called to the state of grace, cannot fall away totally nor finally. The aduersaries of the grace of God the Papists, hold he may fall both finally and totally:
and when satan sifts them most narrowly, we Learn, that Therefore a christian truly converted and called to the state of grace, cannot fallen away totally nor finally. The Adversaries of the grace of God the Papists, hold he may fallen both finally and totally:
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and the next day should bee restored againe, yet for that time, be it more or lesse, his faith hath failed: But saith Christ, I haue praied that it shall not. Hereupon we argue;
and the next day should be restored again, yet for that time, be it more or less, his faith hath failed: But Says christ, I have prayed that it shall not. Hereupon we argue;
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but contrary is it with the good and gratious child (I meane if he haue no more but the grace of a ciuill nature and good education:) if his father so loue him that though he often offend him,
but contrary is it with the good and gracious child (I mean if he have no more but the grace of a civil nature and good education:) if his father so love him that though he often offend him,
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yet he will not disinherit him, will he therefore be imboldned to offend him the more carelesly? Nay, he will say to himselfe, Haue I so good a father as will not deale with me according to my deseruings,
yet he will not disinherit him, will he Therefore be emboldened to offend him the more carelessly? Nay, he will say to himself, Have I so good a father as will not deal with me according to my deservings,
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but so oft and so mercifully hath forgiuen my offences? surely I will endeuour by all the meanes I can to please him and to bee worthy of such a father.
but so oft and so mercifully hath forgiven my offences? surely I will endeavour by all the means I can to please him and to be worthy of such a father.
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I will put my feare into their hearts, and they shall not (marke, he saith not, they cannot or will not, but they shall not) depart from me: So here Christ telles Peter, sathan desires to sist thee as wheat;
I will put my Fear into their hearts, and they shall not (mark, he Says not, they cannot or will not, but they shall not) depart from me: So Here christ tells Peter, sathan Desires to sist thee as wheat;
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and such a sister is hee as who can stand by his owne strength? but I who so loued thee as I died to saue thee, haue also praied for thee that thy faith shall not saile.
and such a sister is he as who can stand by his own strength? but I who so loved thee as I died to save thee, have also prayed for thee that thy faith shall not sail.
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If thou heare or-read, God speakes with thee. Both are commended to vs by the continuall practise of Christ, who spent much time in preaching, and much time in praier.
If thou hear or-read, God speaks with thee. Both Are commended to us by the continual practice of christ, who spent much time in preaching, and much time in prayer.
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and not we one for an other? And the better to stirre vs vp to this dutie, let vs consider that praier hath three excellencies aboue other duties which wee performe to our brethren.
and not we one for an other? And the better to stir us up to this duty, let us Consider that prayer hath three excellencies above other duties which we perform to our brothers.
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nor for want of wisdome can giue counsell, nor instruction for want of knowledge, yet he hath a mouth, at least if his tongue were cut out, he hath a heart to pray for his brother;
nor for want of Wisdom can give counsel, nor instruction for want of knowledge, yet he hath a Mouth, At least if his tongue were Cut out, he hath a heart to pray for his brother;
and if thou canst doe nothing else, send vp thy praiers to heauen for them. And thus much for the first generall part, Christs mercifull promise to his Church.
and if thou Canst do nothing Else, send up thy Prayers to heaven for them. And thus much for the First general part, Christ merciful promise to his Church.
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As the promise, so also the comandement vpon the occasion then offred was personally directed to Peter, but from him deriued to the whole Church, and euery particular Christian:
As the promise, so also the Commandment upon the occasion then offered was personally directed to Peter, but from him derived to the Whole Church, and every particular Christian:
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For the sense of the words they are not difficult: Satan hath taken vantage of thy infirmitie, and hopes to giue thee such a fall, as thou shalt neuer recouer:
For the sense of the words they Are not difficult: Satan hath taken vantage of thy infirmity, and hope's to give thee such a fallen, as thou shalt never recover:
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Thou therefore when thou hast tasted of my mercie, and art raised vp againe from that fall, (which was so dangerous and fearefull, that thy restoration is as it were another conuersion) then bee mindfull of thy brethren,
Thou Therefore when thou hast tasted of my mercy, and art raised up again from that fallen, (which was so dangerous and fearful, that thy restoration is as it were Another conversion) then be mindful of thy brothers,
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as I haue beene of thee, and by thy example and all other good meanes helpe forward the conuersion and confirmation of them that need. The meaning is plaine:
as I have been of thee, and by thy Exampl and all other good means help forward the conversion and confirmation of them that need. The meaning is plain:
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It is also in a mans hand when God vouchsafes to giue a man the meanes of vocation and conuersion (as to vs at this day:) this time is therefore called the acceptable time and day of saluation.
It is also in a men hand when God vouchsafes to give a man the means of vocation and conversion (as to us At this day:) this time is Therefore called the acceptable time and day of salvation.
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Art thou changed and renued since thou wast borne? Knowest thou the time and the meanes? And doest thou discerne the fruits and effects of thy conuersion? Thou art a happy creature.
Art thou changed and renewed since thou wast born? Knowest thou the time and the means? And dost thou discern the fruits and effects of thy conversion? Thou art a happy creature.
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for canst thou forget the time when thou wast maried? when thy eldest sonne was borne? when thy ships came home? when a great and vnexpected inheritance fell vnto thee? Much lesse possible is it for the soule that is truly turned to God, to forget the time and circumstances of his conuersion.
for Canst thou forget the time when thou wast married? when thy eldest son was born? when thy ships Come home? when a great and unexpected inheritance fell unto thee? Much less possible is it for the soul that is truly turned to God, to forget the time and Circumstances of his conversion.
so the houre and time of our conuersion is when Christ will vouchsafe to looke vpon vs. Now though his corporall presence be remooued, he is present in his spirit, in his power and his grace,
so the hour and time of our conversion is when christ will vouchsafe to look upon us Now though his corporal presence be removed, he is present in his Spirit, in his power and his grace,
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Oh then remember Peter, who at the first looke of Christ went out and wept for his sinne, and bee ashamed that thou hast had Christ looke so many hundred times vpon thee, and all in vaine.
O then Remember Peter, who At the First look of christ went out and wept for his sin, and be ashamed that thou hast had christ look so many hundred times upon thee, and all in vain.
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for true loue begins at home: and how can hee loue another, that loues not himselfe? or care for anothers good, that neglects his owne? Seest thou therefore a Magistrate that gouernes not his people carefully,
for true love begins At home: and how can he love Another, that loves not himself? or care for another's good, that neglects his own? See thou Therefore a Magistrate that governs not his people carefully,
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but lets all runne as it will, and himselfe takes his ease, followes his pleasure, or fils his purse? The cause is, he is a carnall man, and vnsanctified.
but lets all run as it will, and himself Takes his ease, follows his pleasure, or fills his purse? The cause is, he is a carnal man, and unsanctified.
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More particularly, wee heere see the cause why no more come in to assist this present purpose of plantation in Virginea, euen because the greater part of men are vnconuerted & vnsanctified men,
More particularly, we Here see the cause why no more come in to assist this present purpose of plantation in Virginea, even Because the greater part of men Are unconverted & unsanctified men,
Thirdly, inasmuch as heere Christ commands him that is conuerted to strengthen another, it appeares (by a necessary implication) of what an excellent nature godlinesse and holinesse is;
Thirdly, inasmuch as Here christ commands him that is converted to strengthen Another, it appears (by a necessary implication) of what an excellent nature godliness and holiness is;
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namely, of a large, a liberall, a communicating and diffusiue nature, and such as will euen compell him that hath it to seeke to make others as good as himselfe.
namely, of a large, a liberal, a communicating and diffusive nature, and such as will even compel him that hath it to seek to make Others as good as himself.
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But here the commandement is generall and vnlimited to euery one that is conuerted to confirmt his brethren, therefore it lies vpon all men by an vnauoidable necessity to performe it:
But Here the Commandment is general and unlimited to every one that is converted to confirmt his brothers, Therefore it lies upon all men by an unavoidable necessity to perform it:
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the principal ends thereof being the plantation of a Church of English christians there, and consequently the conuersion of the heathen from the diuel to God:
the principal ends thereof being the plantation of a Church of English Christians there, and consequently the conversion of the heathen from the Devil to God:
which ground being so laid, it then followeth that either we are not conuerted, or they are not our brethren, or els that we being conuerted must labour their conuersion:
which ground being so laid, it then follows that either we Are not converted, or they Are not our brothers, or Else that we being converted must labour their conversion:
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Nor can it be denied that they (in this case) are our brethren: for the same God made them as well as vs, of as good matter as he made vs, gaue them as perfect and good soules and bodies as to vs,
Nor can it be denied that they (in this case) Are our brothers: for the same God made them as well as us, of as good matter as he made us, gave them as perfect and good Souls and bodies as to us,
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so then they are our brethren, wanting not title to Christ, but the knowledge of Christ: Oh thrice happy then are they that shall carry the knowledge to them:
so then they Are our brothers, wanting not title to christ, but the knowledge of christ: O thrice happy then Are they that shall carry the knowledge to them:
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These meanes and opportunities, I say, being offered by Gods prouidence vnto vs, it not only shewes vs the possibility, but laies vpon vs a necessity of seeking their conuersions,
These means and opportunities, I say, being offered by God's providence unto us, it not only shows us the possibility, but lays upon us a necessity of seeking their conversions,
Kings themselues are not priuiledged from the obedience of this duety, which Dauia knowing full well, doth publikely acknowledge to God and to his Church, saying:
Kings themselves Are not privileged from the Obedience of this duty, which Davia knowing full well, does publicly acknowledge to God and to his Church, saying:
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thus Kings are tied, and shall you be free? and our most gratious and christian King hath shewed himselfe conscionablie obedient to this commandement, setting forward this blessed businesse by his princely priuiledges and gratious grants vnder his great seale to all the vndertakers:
thus Kings Are tied, and shall you be free? and our most gracious and christian King hath showed himself Conscionably obedient to this Commandment, setting forward this blessed business by his princely privileges and gracious grants under his great seal to all the undertakers:
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and commends the good desires of the vndertakers, and grants these priuiledges for their encouragement in accomplishing so excellent a worke that is so much pleasing to God and profitable to these kingdomes.
and commends the good Desires of the undertakers, and grants these privileges for their encouragement in accomplishing so excellent a work that is so much pleasing to God and profitable to these kingdoms.
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And in a former grant, that his Maiesty greatly commends and gratiously accepts the vndertakers desires for so noble a worke, which by Gods blessing is like to tend to the great glory of his diuine Maiesty, in propagating of christian religion to such people as yet liue in darknesse and miserable ignorance of the true knowledge and worship of God.
And in a former grant, that his Majesty greatly commends and graciously accepts the undertakers Desires for so noble a work, which by God's blessing is like to tend to the great glory of his divine Majesty, in propagating of christian Religion to such people as yet live in darkness and miserable ignorance of the true knowledge and worship of God.
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If then his Maiesty out of his duty to God, loue of his religion, and care of their soules haue thus put to his roiall hand for the furtherance of this blessed and worthy worke, who art thou that wilt be free from the bonds of this duty?
If then his Majesty out of his duty to God, love of his Religion, and care of their Souls have thus put to his royal hand for the furtherance of this blessed and worthy work, who art thou that wilt be free from the bonds of this duty?
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for if wee be, then assuredly as by vertue of Gods commandement Wee must, so out of our owne conscience and fellow-feeling of our brethrens miseries, We will be most willing and ioifull to procure them saluation, where of wee by Gods mercie and the same meanes are alreadie partakers.
for if we be, then assuredly as by virtue of God's Commandment we must, so out of our own conscience and fellow-feeling of our Brothers' misery's, We will be most willing and joyful to procure them salvation, where of we by God's mercy and the same means Are already partakers.
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but a most excellent and holie action, and, as the case now stands, so necessarie, that I hold euery man bound to assist, either with his Countenance, Power, and Authoritie (as doe our gracious Soueraigne and noble Prince) or with their persons, as some;
but a most excellent and holy actium, and, as the case now Stands, so necessary, that I hold every man bound to assist, either with his Countenance, Power, and authority (as doe our gracious Sovereign and noble Prince) or with their Persons, as Some;
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and as for the last, which is by prayer, seeing that the poore may do as well as the rich, I hope I may spare my labour to exhort to that, none being so prophane to neglect that dutie for vs, vnlesse they neglect it for themselues also.
and as for the last, which is by prayer, seeing that the poor may do as well as the rich, I hope I may spare my labour to exhort to that, none being so profane to neglect that duty for us, unless they neglect it for themselves also.
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But for the middle, of purse and person; as I will presse none to goe in person: so those whose consciences and resolutions doe presse themselues, I doubt not to affirme that they aduenture their liues in the most worthie action that was attempted in the Christian world these many yeeres.
But for the middle, of purse and person; as I will press none to go in person: so those whose Consciences and resolutions do press themselves, I doubt not to affirm that they adventure their lives in the most worthy actium that was attempted in the Christian world these many Years.
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First, that a man must know the true state of this businesse, and true grounds and ends both of his Maiesties gratious grants, and of the vndertakers aduenture:
First, that a man must know the true state of this business, and true grounds and ends both of his Majesties gracious grants, and of the undertakers adventure:
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thou therefore that pleadest thou art not able, consider how much thou hast abroad at Interest, how much thou hast in other aduentures, into which nothing but hope of present profit did allure thee:
thou Therefore that pleadest thou art not able, Consider how much thou hast abroad At Interest, how much thou hast in other adventures, into which nothing but hope of present profit did allure thee:
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consider how much thou spendest in sports and other vanities, (besides necessarie recreation) how much in plaine superfluities of apparell, furniture, building or diet, all which it may be,
Consider how much thou spendest in sports and other vanities, (beside necessary recreation) how much in plain superfluities of apparel, furniture, building or diet, all which it may be,
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and take heed, thou that art of this minde, the time come not that thy soule wisheth a great part of that thou hast voluntarily and wilfully cast away otherwaies, were all bestowed in this or some such action.
and take heed, thou that art of this mind, the time come not that thy soul wishes a great part of that thou hast voluntarily and wilfully cast away otherways, were all bestowed in this or Some such actium.
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but) for the further cleering of the truth to them that know it not, for the iustification of our course against the aduersaries of all excellent exploits,
but) for the further clearing of the truth to them that know it not, for the justification of our course against the Adversaries of all excellent exploits,
And first let vs truly and impartially propound the discouragements that seeme to attend this present intendment of plantation of an English Colonie in Virginea.
And First let us truly and impartially propound the discouragements that seem to attend this present intendment of plantation of an English Colony in Virginea.
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for how may they put their helping hands to that which they are not resolued in conscience, to be lawfull and warrantable in it selfe? For these mens sakes,
for how may they put their helping hands to that which they Are not resolved in conscience, to be lawful and warrantable in it self? For these men's sakes,
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secondly, for the present action, we also confesse and yeeld to this as to a principle of Iustice. A Christian may take nothing from a Heathen against his will,
secondly, for the present actium, we also confess and yield to this as to a principle of Justice A Christian may take nothing from a Heathen against his will,
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and being a great man, and therefore feared, a iust and meeke man, and therefore loued of the heathen, they bad him chuse where hee would, and take it: No, saith Abraham, but I will buie it, and so he paide the price of it:
and being a great man, and Therefore feared, a just and meek man, and Therefore loved of the heathen, they bade him choose where he would, and take it: No, Says Abraham, but I will buy it, and so he paid the price of it:
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vnlesse they bee such of whom God hath giuen a plaine and personall charge to the contrarie, as he did to the Israelites of the cursed Canaanites, whom they were commaunded to kill,
unless they be such of whom God hath given a plain and personal charge to the contrary, as he did to the Israelites of the cursed Canaanites, whom they were commanded to kill,
neither goods, lands nor libertie, much lesse life (as some of other Christian nations haue done, to the dishonour of reiigion.) We will offer them no wrong,
neither goods, Lands nor liberty, much less life (as Some of other Christian Nations have done, to the dishonour of Religion.) We will offer them no wrong,
Againe, they may spare vs Timber, Masts, Crystall (if not better stones) Wine, Copper, Iron, Pitch, Tar, Sassasras, Sopeashes, (for all these and more, we are sure the Countrey yeeldes in great abundance) and who knowes not we want these,
Again, they may spare us Timber, Masts, Crystal (if not better stones) Wine, Copper, Iron, Pitch, Tar, Sassasras, Sopeashes, (for all these and more, we Are sure the Country yields in great abundance) and who knows not we want these,
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For he that hath 1000. acres, and being a ciuill and sociable man knowes how to vse it, is richer then he that hath 20000. and being a sauage, cannot plow, till, plant nor set,
For he that hath 1000. acres, and being a civil and sociable man knows how to use it, is Richer then he that hath 20000. and being a savage, cannot blow, till, plant nor Set,
Whereby appeares the vanitie of this obiection, for when they are ciuilized, and see what they haue receiued from vs, I dare say they will neuer make this obiection against vs that these men now doe.
Whereby appears the vanity of this objection, for when they Are civilized, and see what they have received from us, I Dare say they will never make this objection against us that these men now do.
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and yet we know the holy ghost hath tolde vs, that if we communicate vnto them our spirituall things, it is but a a small thing if they impart vnto vs their temporall:
and yet we know the holy ghost hath told us, that if we communicate unto them our spiritual things, it is but a a small thing if they impart unto us their temporal:
then how much smaller is it if they impart vnto vs their temporall, when we communicate vnto them both spirituall and better temporall then we receiue from them.
then how much smaller is it if they impart unto us their temporal, when we communicate unto them both spiritual and better temporal then we receive from them.
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And this may suffice for the lawfulnesse of the action, especially seeing whosoeuer would be satisfied more particularly, may haue recourse to a lcarned and godly Sermon, and to a short,
And this may suffice for the lawfulness of the actium, especially seeing whosoever would be satisfied more particularly, may have recourse to a lcarned and godly Sermon, and to a short,
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The second discouragement, is the difficultie of Plantation, for that the countrey is farre off, and the passage long and dangerous, the climate hot and disagrecing with the state and temper of our bodies.
The second discouragement, is the difficulty of Plantation, for that the country is Far off, and the passage long and dangerous, the climate hight and disagrecing with the state and temper of our bodies.
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we are not in danger of the Turkes gallies, nor other enemies of Christian religion (who neuer yet did peepe out of the straits of Gibraltar: ) we feare no congealed seas nor mountaines of Ice, to immure vs:
we Are not in danger of the Turkes galleys, nor other enemies of Christian Religion (who never yet did peep out of the straits of Gibraltar:) we Fear no congealed Seas nor Mountains of Ice, to immure us:
And let no wise man obiect that our last fleete was dispersed and sore shaken by a storme; for he cannot but know that such as saile by sea must as well expect tempests of winde, as trauellers on the land shewers of raine, and as he on the land is but a simple swaine, as the prouerbe is, that lets his businesse for a shewer of raine, no lesse is he that feares to saile on the sea for a tempest of winde:
And let no wise man Object that our last fleet was dispersed and soar shaken by a storm; for he cannot but know that such as sail by sea must as well expect tempests of wind, as travellers on the land showers of rain, and as he on the land is but a simple swain, as the proverb is, that lets his business for a shewer of rain, no less is he that fears to sail on the sea for a tempest of wind:
As to the third, which is the Climate, let vs not abuse our selues by ignorance or vaine reports, but examine the trueth, looke into the Mappes and Cards, or,
As to the third, which is the Climate, let us not abuse our selves by ignorance or vain reports, but examine the truth, look into the Maps and Cards, or,
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or hast them not, aske and inquire of trauellers by sea or land, if the land that lieth betweene the 34. and 45. degrees of Northerly latitude from the AEquinoctiall line, be not farre enough from the Torrida Zona, and from the distempering heate of the Sunne:
or hast them not, ask and inquire of travellers by sea or land, if the land that lies between the 34. and 45. Degrees of Northerly latitude from the Equinoctial line, be not Far enough from the Torrida Zona, and from the distempering heat of the Sun:
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yet it falles out (for reasons not yet fully discerned) it is not so hot as Spaine, but rather of the same temper with the South of France, which is so temperate and indifferent,
yet it falls out (for Reasons not yet Fully discerned) it is not so hight as Spain, but rather of the same temper with the South of France, which is so temperate and indifferent,
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And a further euidence that all this is true, we haue from the experience of a Virginean, that was with vs here in England, whose skinne (though hee had gone naked all his life, till our men persuaded him to bee clothed) was so farre from a Moores or East or West Indians, that it was little more blacke or tawnie,
And a further evidence that all this is true, we have from the experience of a Virginian, that was with us Here in England, whose skin (though he had gone naked all his life, till our men persuaded him to be clothed) was so Far from a Moors or East or West Indians, that it was little more black or tawny,
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then one of ours would be if he should goe naked in the South of England. And to that experience adde a better, namely of our brethren in Virginea, who some of them haue been there many yeeres,
then one of ours would be if he should go naked in the South of England. And to that experience add a better, namely of our brothers in Virginea, who Some of them have been there many Years,
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The third discouragement is, that it hath so poore and small a beginning, and is thereupon subiect to the mockes and floutes of many, who say it is but the action of a few priuate persons,
The third discouragement is, that it hath so poor and small a beginning, and is thereupon Subject to the mocks and flouts of many, who say it is but the actium of a few private Persons,
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When God had moued the heart of Artaxerxes to send Nehemiah, and a few with him, to restore Ierusalem and build the walles, the text tels vs that as that poore people were at their worke, presently certain, who thought themselues no meane men,
When God had moved the heart of Artaxerxes to send Nehemiah, and a few with him, to restore Ierusalem and built the walls, the text tells us that as that poor people were At their work, presently certain, who Thought themselves no mean men,
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namely, Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah an Ammonite, were not a little stirred, and mocked the Iewes, and spake in the hearing of their companions, VVhat doe these weake Iewes? will they fortifie? will they sacrifice? will they finish it in a day? they build, saith another;
namely, Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah an Ammonite, were not a little stirred, and mocked the Iewes, and spoke in the hearing of their Sodales, What do these weak Iewes? will they fortify? will they sacrifice? will they finish it in a day? they built, Says Another;
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but if a fox goe vp he will breakdowne their stonie wall: and are not the like scornefull words muttered against vs and this present voyage? But what were these mockers? euen Horonites and Ammonites, and such as had no portion,
but if a fox go up he will breakdown their stony wall: and Are not the like scornful words muttered against us and this present voyage? But what were these mockers? even Horonites and Ammonites, and such as had no portion,
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but let them take heede, though they care not for hauing portions with vs in this aduenture, that yet they haue their right and portion and memoriall in Ierusalem, or else they will proue mockers of vs in iest, and of themselues in earnest. But what saith Nehemiah and the Iewes that thus were flouted? Heare O our God, for wee are despised,
but let them take heed, though they care not for having portions with us in this adventure, that yet they have their right and portion and memorial in Ierusalem, or Else they will prove mockers of us in jest, and of themselves in earnest. But what Says Nehemiah and the Iewes that thus were flouted? Hear O our God, for we Are despised,
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But if any with no mocking spirit nor ill mind, doe only for his owne satisfaction further obiect that we send men that cannot liue here, men that are in debt, men of base fashion:
But if any with no mocking Spirit nor ill mind, do only for his own satisfaction further Object that we send men that cannot live Here, men that Are in debt, men of base fashion:
But thus hath God vsed to set on foote, and lay the beginnings of greatest matters, that his power might be seene in weaknesse, and that it might appeare to be the work of God and not mens:
But thus hath God used to Set on foot, and lay the beginnings of greatest matters, that his power might be seen in weakness, and that it might appear to be the work of God and not men's:
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Thus deales he in things naturall, humane, politike and spirituall. For the first, we see he made this goodly world out of a rude & confused chaos, and the beautifull Sunne and starres out of a deformed heape. For the second, wee see the mightiest Emperours of the earth that haue made the Nations tremble, were at the first crying infants, kept and caried in the armes of sillie women. And thirdly, forthings spirituall, the glorious Church of the New Testament, which now hath Kings to be her nursing fathers, and Queenes her nursing mothers, and Princes to licke the dust of her feete;
Thus deals he in things natural, humane, politic and spiritual. For the First, we see he made this goodly world out of a rude & confused chaos, and the beautiful Sun and Stars out of a deformed heap. For the second, we see the Mightiest emperors of the earth that have made the nations tremble, were At the First crying Infants, kept and carried in the arms of silly women. And Thirdly, forthings spiritual, the glorious Church of the New Testament, which now hath Kings to be her nursing Father's, and Queens her nursing mother's, and Princes to lick the dust of her feet;
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No maruell then though it be so also in the politike bodie. Did not God found the first world on the only two sonnes of Adam, and the second on the three sons of Noah; and were not one of Adams two, and one of Noahs three apparantly wicked? Were not heere two strange beginnings both for number and for condition? But thus God can and will doe, that men may see it,
No marvel then though it be so also in the politic body. Did not God found the First world on the only two Sons of Adam, and the second on the three Sons of Noah; and were not one of Adams two, and one of Noahs three apparently wicked? Were not Here two strange beginnings both for number and for condition? But thus God can and will do, that men may see it,
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and disordered men, they that cannot bee kept in compasse at home, how can they be ordered there? I answere, this obiection is much in shew, but the least of all in substance: for to say nothing that there is not that meanes nor occasions, to offend in many kindes that be here in abundance, we are further to know that as long as we haue wise, couragious,
and disordered men, they that cannot be kept in compass At home, how can they be ordered there? I answer, this objection is much in show, but the least of all in substance: for to say nothing that there is not that means nor occasions, to offend in many Kinds that be Here in abundance, we Are further to know that as long as we have wise, courageous,
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considering we finde that the most disordered men that can bee raked vp out of the superfluitie, or if you will, the very excrements, of a full and swelling State,
considering we find that the most disordered men that can be raked up out of the superfluity, or if you will, the very excrements, of a full and swelling State,
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if they be remoued out of the fat and feeding ground of their natiue countrey, and from the licentiousnesse and too much libertie of the States where they haue liued, into a more bare and barren soile,
if they be removed out of the fat and feeding ground of their native country, and from the licentiousness and too much liberty of the States where they have lived, into a more bore and barren soil,
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And if you will haue a more infallible testimonie, looke into the Scriptures, call to minde the men that came to Dauid, qualified as you heard before, men in danger of law, men in debt, and discontented persons.
And if you will have a more infallible testimony, look into the Scriptures, call to mind the men that Come to David, qualified as you herd before, men in danger of law, men in debt, and discontented Persons.
Our base churles would roundly answer like Nabal, Are these Dauids companions? are these his partakers? such fellowes as these, that bee the scumme and skouring of the streetes,
Our base churls would roundly answer like Nabal, are these David Sodales? Are these his partakers? such Fellows as these, that be the scum and skouring of the streets,
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for when those men had liued a while in Dauids fashion, and been trained vp vnder his discipline, they were so altered and refined, that many of them (all being some foure hundred (no more then a Virginean fleete) became worthie to bee of the honorable order of Dauids Worthies, or Mightie men, and proued great statesinen in the Common-wealth,
for when those men had lived a while in David fashion, and been trained up under his discipline, they were so altered and refined, that many of them (all being Some foure hundred (no more then a Virginian fleet) became worthy to be of the honourable order of David Worthies, or Mighty men, and proved great statesinen in the Commonwealth,
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and all of them did Dauid hold so well to haue deserued, that when God gaue him peaceable possession of his owne, he brought vp all those men euery man with his household,
and all of them did David hold so well to have deserved, that when God gave him peaceable possession of his own, he brought up all those men every man with his household,
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how much rather may wee hope the same, of our brethren gone and going to Virginea? many of whom are of good descent, of noble and generous spirits, vertuous,
how much rather may we hope the same, of our brothers gone and going to Virginea? many of whom Are of good descent, of noble and generous spirits, virtuous,
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And to conclude, it is well enough knowne to them that know any thing, that there are good reasons, whereupon it comes to passe that such as liue licentiously in a State of long continuance, which is ripe and rotten for want of reformation, will easily be brought into order in a new gouernment: and no lesse good reasons are there why there is and will be better gouernment,
And to conclude, it is well enough known to them that know any thing, that there Are good Reasons, whereupon it comes to pass that such as live licentiously in a State of long Continuance, which is ripe and rotten for want of Reformation, will Easily be brought into order in a new government: and no less good Reasons Are there why there is and will be better government,
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and better execution of lawes in a little territorie, then in a great and populous kingdome, and in a new begun rather then in an old and setled State:
and better execution of laws in a little territory, then in a great and populous Kingdom, and in a new begun rather then in an old and settled State:
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As to the small number of our aduenturers, besides that which was said before, let vs further consider how Dauids kingdom began with poore foure hundred men.
As to the small number of our adventurers, beside that which was said before, let us further Consider how David Kingdom began with poor foure hundred men.
for they do but like themselues, and we haue euer found that all noble exploites haue been so maligned and misreported by the greater part (which generally is the worse part) of men:
for they do but like themselves, and we have ever found that all noble exploits have been so maligned and misreported by the greater part (which generally is the Worse part) of men:
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God with his owne voice gaue the Israelites the land of Canaan, and in the word of his truth told them it was a good land, and they should ouercome the heathen, and enioy it.
God with his own voice gave the Israelites the land of Canaan, and in the word of his truth told them it was a good land, and they should overcome the heathen, and enjoy it.
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But see the corruption of mans nature, how it is giuen to maligning and deprauing of Gods blessings, especiallie if they be commended and aduanced by some whō they affect not:
But see the corruption of men nature, how it is given to maligning and depraving of God's blessings, especially if they be commended and advanced by Some whom they affect not:
and can you look for better? But though these men (like men, or more like monsters) durst thus (as the holy Ghost saith) bring vp an euill report of the land, which they had searched:
and can you look for better? But though these men (like men, or more like monsters) durst thus (as the holy Ghost Says) bring up an evil report of the land, which they had searched:
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yet two of the twelue stand vp for the truth, (and therefore the diuell got not a verdict for him) and spake boldly, The land which wee walked thorow is a very good land;
yet two of the twelue stand up for the truth, (and Therefore the Devil god not a verdict for him) and spoke boldly, The land which we walked thorough is a very good land;
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and feare not the people of the land, for the Lord is with vs. And see the vile nature of the multitude, when they gaue place to their furious passions, they rather beleeued those ten that spoke euill, out of their owne base feare,
and Fear not the people of the land, for the Lord is with us And see the vile nature of the multitude, when they gave place to their furious passion, they rather believed those ten that spoke evil, out of their own base Fear,
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Now how fitly this storie resembles the present businesse we haue in hand, I leaue it to others to make application of the particulars. I onely say thus much:
Now how fitly this story resembles the present business we have in hand, I leave it to Others to make application of the particulars. I only say thus much:
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The Israelites had a commandement from God to dwell in Canaan, we haue leaue to dwell in Virginea: they were commanded to kill the heathen, we are forbidden to kill them,
The Israelites had a Commandment from God to dwell in Canaan, we have leave to dwell in Virginea: they were commanded to kill the heathen, we Are forbidden to kill them,
that land flowed with milke and honie, our abounds with as good or better: they sent men to search that, so we to search this: they brought of the commodities, so haue we:
that land flowed with milk and honey, our abounds with as good or better: they sent men to search that, so we to search this: they brought of the commodities, so have we:
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So though many slanderers open their mouthes against vs and our land, For how can they speake good things when themselues are euill? yet I hope it is hard to finde that euer twelue good men and true (as a Iurie must be) did agree together to speake euill of it,
So though many slanderers open their mouths against us and our land, For how can they speak good things when themselves Are evil? yet I hope it is hard to find that ever twelue good men and true (as a Jury must be) did agree together to speak evil of it,
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and so I doubt not, the diuell shall neuer get a verdict against vs. But God whose cause we vndertake, will euer and in all companies haue a Caleb or Iosua ready to speake the trueth,
and so I doubt not, the Devil shall never get a verdict against us But God whose cause we undertake, will ever and in all companies have a Caleb or Iosua ready to speak the truth,
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The next discouragement, is the hard and miserable conditions of them that goe and stay there, their fare, their diet, their drinke, their apparell, their houses, their bedding, their lodging, are all so poore so pitifull, that no English men are able to endure it.
The next discouragement, is the hard and miserable conditions of them that go and stay there, their fare, their diet, their drink, their apparel, their houses, their bedding, their lodging, Are all so poor so pitiful, that no English men Are able to endure it.
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I answere, first, doe we purpose to attempt and atchieue, to begin and to perfect any noble exploite, in such fashion of life as wee liue in England? Let vs not deceiue our selues.
I answer, First, do we purpose to attempt and achieve, to begin and to perfect any noble exploit, in such fashion of life as we live in England? Let us not deceive our selves.
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Stately houses, costly apparell, rich furniture, soft beds, daintie fare, dalliance and pleasures, huntings and horse-races, sports and pastimes, feasts and banquets are not the meanes whereby our forefathers conquered kingdomes, subdued their enemies, conuerted heathen, ciuilized the Barbarians, and fetled their common-wealths:
Stately houses, costly apparel, rich furniture, soft Beds, dainty fare, dalliance and pleasures, huntings and Horseraces, sports and pastimes, feasts and banquets Are not the means whereby our Forefathers conquered kingdoms, subdued their enemies, converted heathen, civilized the Barbarians, and fetled their commonwealths:
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and not to endure much corporall hardnesse? What was there euer excellent in the world that was not difficult? Nay euen therefore more excellent and more esteemed because difficult: they therefore were misaduised that went to Virginea with purpose to liue for the present,
and not to endure much corporal hardness? What was there ever excellent in the world that was not difficult? Nay even Therefore more excellent and more esteemed Because difficult: they Therefore were misadvised that went to Virginea with purpose to live for the present,
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as they liued in England, and vnworthie are they to be counted Fathers and Founders of a new Church and Common-wealth, that resolued not to vndergoe and endure all difficulties, miseries and hardnesse that flesh and blood is able to beare.
as they lived in England, and unworthy Are they to be counted Father's and Founders of a new Church and Commonwealth, that resolved not to undergo and endure all difficulties, misery's and hardness that Flesh and blood is able to bear.
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Secondly I answere, this obiection yeeldes no cause of mislike of this action more then others (seeing there neuer was noble action that was not subiect to these miseries:) but it discouers the pusillanimitie, the basenesse, the tendernesse and effeminatenesse of our English people:
Secondly I answer, this objection yields not cause of mislike of this actium more then Others (seeing there never was noble actium that was not Subject to these misery's:) but it discovers the pusillanimity, the baseness, the tenderness and effeminateness of our English people:
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which comes to passe not by our peace & plentie (as some causelesly cauill) but by the abuse of thē, that is, by want of exercise of armes and actiuitie, want of trades and labour, by our idlenesse, lazinesse and lasciuiousnesse, wherein Cities haue laboured to match the Court, and the Countrey enuies the Cities,
which comes to pass not by our peace & plenty (as Some causelessly cavil) but by the abuse of them, that is, by want of exercise of arms and activity, want of trades and labour, by our idleness, laziness and lasciviousness, wherein Cities have laboured to match the Court, and the Country envies the Cities,
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but when other people can indure winter and summer, winde and weather, sunne and showers, frost and snow, hunger and thirst, in campe or garrison, by land or sea,
but when other people can endure winter and summer, wind and weather, sun and showers, frost and snow, hunger and thirst, in camp or garrison, by land or sea,
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or else got home againe to the fire side in England. But it was another kinde of life that made our forefathers fearefull to other nations, and terrible to their enemies:
or Else god home again to the fire side in England. But it was Another kind of life that made our Forefathers fearful to other Nations, and terrible to their enemies:
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had they been such mecocks and milksops, as we are now, they had neuer expulsed the Danes, nor ouercome the French; we had neuer quartered the armes of France, nor crowned our kings in Paris: we had neuer taken so many forraine Kings in the fielde,
had they been such mecocks and milksops, as we Are now, they had never Expulsed the Danes, nor overcome the French; we had never quartered the arms of France, nor crowned our Kings in paris: we had never taken so many foreign Kings in the field,
and some of them to come in person into our land, and fight vnder the banners and pay of our Kings. Thus they with labour wonne, what we with idlenes haue lost:
and Some of them to come in person into our land, and fight under the banners and pay of our Kings. Thus they with labour won, what we with idleness have lost:
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witnesse for proofe hereof, our selues and our neighbours of the lowe countries: who can but wonder that will obserue, what the Hollanders were an hundred yeares agoe,
witness for proof hereof, our selves and our neighbours of the low countries: who can but wonder that will observe, what the Hollanders were an hundred Years ago,
how dull, how base, how poore and seruile? But since they shaked oft that dull and lazie humour, put themselues to paines & labour, to indure all hardnesse,
how dull, how base, how poor and servile? But since they shaked oft that dull and lazy humour, put themselves to pains & labour, to endure all hardness,
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and brought vp vnder obedience of sharper discipline, and accustomed to lesse daintinesse & tendernesse then heretofore? And are not those to be commended, which shew by their resolute vndertaking of an action so honorable in the ends of it,
and brought up under Obedience of sharper discipline, and accustomed to less daintiness & tenderness then heretofore? And Are not those to be commended, which show by their resolute undertaking of an actium so honourable in the ends of it,
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But now I answer more particularly, that if our men there haue been at any exigents in this kind, it grew not from any necessitie that must needes accompanie that plantation, or that countrey:
But now I answer more particularly, that if our men there have been At any exigents in this kind, it grew not from any necessity that must needs accompany that plantation, or that country:
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but proceeded plainly from the want of gouernement, and absence of our Gouernours, which was caused by the hand of God, and force of tempest, which neither humane wit could foresee, nor strength withstand.
but proceeded plainly from the want of government, and absence of our Governors, which was caused by the hand of God, and force of tempest, which neither humane wit could foresee, nor strength withstand.
And to conclude, seeing it is knowne to all, that know any thing in this matter, that the principal (if not the only) wound in this businesse hath been the want of gouernment, there is now care taken, that (by the blessing of God) there neuer shall bee want of that againe:
And to conclude, seeing it is known to all, that know any thing in this matter, that the principal (if not the only) wound in this business hath been the want of government, there is now care taken, that (by the blessing of God) there never shall be want of that again:
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In the meane time wee care not (I speake in their names who goe in person, of whom out of my owne heart I could wish to be one my selfe) I say we care not what we indure,
In the mean time we care not (I speak in their names who go in person, of whom out of my own heart I could wish to be one my self) I say we care not what we endure,
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if the conuersion of the Heathen, if the propagating of the Gospell, and inlarging of the kingdome of Iesus Christ, be not inducements strong enough to bring them into this businesse, it is pitie they be in at all.
if the conversion of the Heathen, if the propagating of the Gospel, and enlarging of the Kingdom of Iesus christ, be not inducements strong enough to bring them into this business, it is pity they be in At all.
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And I could wish (for my part) that the proclamation which God inioyned to bee made before the Israelites went to battell, were also made in this case:
And I could wish (for my part) that the proclamation which God enjoined to be made before the Israelites went to battle, were also made in this case:
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Priuate ends haue been the bane of many excellent exploits, and priuate plots for the gaine of a few, haue giuen hindrance to many good and great matters.
Private ends have been the bane of many excellent exploits, and private plots for the gain of a few, have given hindrance to many good and great matters.
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& then I dare say vnto you as Christ hath taught me, that if in this action wee seeke first the kingdome of God, all other things shall be added vnto vs:
& then I Dare say unto you as christ hath taught me, that if in this actium we seek First the Kingdom of God, all other things shall be added unto us:
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that is (applying it to the case in hand) if wee first and principally seeke the propagation of the Gospell and conuersion of soules, God wil vndoubtedly make the voiage very profitable to all the aduenturers and their posterities euen for matter of this life:
that is (applying it to the case in hand) if we First and principally seek the propagation of the Gospel and conversion of Souls, God will undoubtedly make the voyage very profitable to all the adventurers and their Posterities even for matter of this life:
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Why is there not then present profit, at least after so many voyages and supplies sent? I answere, that profit is not the principall end of this action;
Why is there not then present profit, At least After so many voyages and supplies sent? I answer, that profit is not the principal end of this actium;
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if it were, what should so many of the Nobilitie, of the Gentry, and especially of the Clergie, haue their hands in it? It is not fit for them to be Merchants: But the high and principall end being plantation, of an English Church and Common-wealth,
if it were, what should so many of the Nobilt, of the Gentry, and especially of the Clergy, have their hands in it? It is not fit for them to be Merchant's: But the high and principal end being plantation, of an English Church and Commonwealth,
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and haue the gouernment setled, (all which are at this day (blessed be God) in a comfortable forwardnesse) then it is time to expect, and then we are sure to receiue such quantitie of gaine, as will giue full contentment to euery man for his moneyes aduentured:
and have the government settled, (all which Are At this day (blessed be God) in a comfortable forwardness) then it is time to expect, and then we Are sure to receive such quantity of gain, as will give full contentment to every man for his moneys adventured:
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God, whose name was dishonoured, so disposed the matter, that when in all humane reason the Turkes would haue been slaine vp like sheepe, and not a man left:
God, whose name was dishonoured, so disposed the matter, that when in all humane reason the Turkes would have been slain up like sheep, and not a man left:
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contrariwise they had such aduantage offered them, by Gods owne prouidence, that they were the conquerours and gaue the Christians one of the foulest ouerthrowes that was since the beginning of their Empire,
contrariwise they had such advantage offered them, by God's own providence, that they were the conquerors and gave the Christians one of the Foulest overthrows that was since the beginning of their Empire,
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but iustly massacred in a ditch, and that noble King of Hungary being of incredible valour and vertue, who gaue way to this wicked counsell of the Cardinall, died there on the fielde in his young and flourishing age.
but justly massacred in a ditch, and that noble King of Hungary being of incredible valour and virtue, who gave Way to this wicked counsel of the Cardinal, died there on the field in his young and flourishing age.
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They write that Amurathes the great Turke being thus prouoked to battell, and seeing the picture of Christ on the Crosse in the Christians banner, cast vp his eyes and hands to heauen,
They write that Amurathes the great Turk being thus provoked to battle, and seeing the picture of christ on the Cross in the Christians banner, cast up his eyes and hands to heaven,
Oh, thou that diedst on the crosse, if thou be a God, powre out thy wrath and shew thy iustice on this vile people that haue so horribly dishonoured thee, violating the oath they tooke in thy name, which I that sware by the name of Mahomet dare not doe.
O, thou that diedest on the cross, if thou be a God, pour out thy wrath and show thy Justice on this vile people that have so horribly dishonoured thee, violating the oath they took in thy name, which I that sware by the name of Mahomet Dare not do.
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Againe, the title that Spaine may pretend, must either be Possession or the Popes gift: as for the Pope, we know indeede that a Spanish Pope gaue America to a Spanish King; but the question is what right he had to giue it,
Again, the title that Spain may pretend, must either be Possession or the Popes gift: as for the Pope, we know indeed that a Spanish Pope gave America to a Spanish King; but the question is what right he had to give it,
and yet if we examine the very words of his gift, they run thus, that he giues him all America, which is not actually possessed before by any other Christian Prince:
and yet if we examine the very words of his gift, they run thus, that he gives him all America, which is not actually possessed before by any other Christian Prince:
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But of this part called Virginea, hee neuer was, and wee for many yeeres haue been possessed: and whereas his grant is conditionall, that he shall send Preachers of the Christian faith into those parts.
But of this part called Virginea, he never was, and we for many Years have been possessed: and whereas his grant is conditional, that he shall send Preachers of the Christian faith into those parts.
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and by the Iesuite Valent. tom. 3. disput. 1. 9. 10. punct. 7. where (although he were a Spaniard) hee doubteth whether Alexander the 6. erred in this particular fact.
and by the Iesuite Valent. tom. 3. dispute. 1. 9. 10. punct. 7. where (although he were a Spaniard) he doubteth whither Alexander the 6. erred in this particular fact.
& if they were, a small matter, as long as they are their owne enemies. But when they are conuerted and loue their owne soules, then they will loue vs also, and eternize their names who brought the Gospell to them.
& if they were, a small matter, as long as they Are their own enemies. But when they Are converted and love their own Souls, then they will love us also, and eternise their names who brought the Gospel to them.
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for who but the Diuell, and Papists, and Players doe mocke at religion, and abuse the holie Scriptures? that the Diuell doth, who doubts? that the Papists doe, their many bookes doe witnesse, especially their damnable and hellish Prurit-anus: that Players doe, too many eyes and eares can witnesse, some to their content,
for who but the devil, and Papists, and Players do mock At Religion, and abuse the holy Scriptures? that the devil does, who doubts? that the Papists do, their many books do witness, especially their damnable and hellish Prurit-anus: that Players do, too many eyes and ears can witness, Some to their content,
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But let him and all his partakers know, wee haue him on our side, who was promised in the beginning to be the breaker of his head, and who accordingly trampled him vnder his feete, triumphed ouer him on the crosse, and ouercame him in the graue (his owne denne):
But let him and all his partakers know, we have him on our side, who was promised in the beginning to be the breaker of his head, and who accordingly trampled him under his feet, triumphed over him on the cross, and overcame him in the graven (his own den):
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the possession is his, but the right is Christs, and we are for him, and therefore doubt not but to bring from heauen such an Iniunction out of the highest Court of Equitie, as shall remoue him out of possession, maugre his malice.
the possession is his, but the right is Christ, and we Are for him, and Therefore doubt not but to bring from heaven such an Injunction out of the highest Court of Equity, as shall remove him out of possession, maugre his malice.
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when wee remember how the Apostles ouerthrew him, euen by the preaching of the Gospell, which wee carrie to Virginea; these and such like considerations make vs that wee feare not him,
when we Remember how the Apostles overthrew him, even by the preaching of the Gospel, which we carry to Virginea; these and such like considerations make us that we Fear not him,
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And yet we will not countermine against him by charmings and inchantments, we will not cast out diuels by the prince of diuels, but wee will onely assault him with the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God:
And yet we will not countermine against him by charmings and enchantments, we will not cast out Devils by the Prince of Devils, but we will only assault him with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
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for we know that when the Apostles were to giue him the great ouerthrow, and his deadly wound, by recouering the whole world from heathenisme to Christ, this was that onely weapon with which they ouercame him:
for we know that when the Apostles were to give him the great overthrow, and his deadly wound, by recovering the Whole world from heathenism to christ, this was that only weapon with which they overcame him:
and sinfull cariage, hurt and hinder, but hee can neuer ouerthrow the worke, but contratiwise it shall be his ouerthrow, and the ruine of his kingdome in that countrey.
and sinful carriage, hurt and hinder, but he can never overthrow the work, but contratiwise it shall be his overthrow, and the ruin of his Kingdom in that country.
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wee would ioyne with them to conuert the Heathen, wee would ioyne with them to vanquish the Turke. But their blinde guides the Iesuites tell them that wee are cursed,
we would join with them to convert the Heathen, we would join with them to vanquish the Turk. But their blind guides the Iesuites tell them that we Are cursed,
and all that partake with vs, and that they had better suffer Heathen and Turkes then ioyne with vs. And hence is it that they maligne and depraue this voyage,
and all that partake with us, and that they had better suffer Heathen and Turkes then join with us And hence is it that they malign and deprave this voyage,
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and wee are well assured that they haue filled all corners of this kingdome, with all base reports and slanders of this action, that mans wit can deuise.
and we Are well assured that they have filled all corners of this Kingdom, with all base reports and slanders of this actium, that men wit can devise.
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for what Protestant or any other did hee euer curse, but God blest them the more? Leo the 10. cursed Luther, and all men expected when he should haue died some horrible death:
for what Protestant or any other did he ever curse, but God blessed them the more? Leo the 10. cursed Luther, and all men expected when he should have died Some horrible death:
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Impious Pius the 5. cursed noble Elizabeth of England, and all the poore Papists of the world lookt when some terrible confusion should haue fallen on her and her kingdome:
Impious Pius the 5. cursed noble Elizabeth of England, and all the poor Papists of the world looked when Some terrible confusion should have fallen on her and her Kingdom:
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and all Princes and States goe forward as they can, each one to plucke away their feathers from him, with which that proud peacock of Rome did adorne himselfe:
and all Princes and States go forward as they can, each one to pluck away their Feathers from him, with which that proud peacock of Rome did adorn himself:
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And thus as all her curses which shee hath cast out on them that shall impaire or inuade S. Peters Patrimonie, (for so hee calles his owne reuenues) haue not preuailed,
And thus as all her curses which she hath cast out on them that shall impair or invade S. Peter's Patrimony, (for so he calls his own revenues) have not prevailed,
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so all his other causelesse curses doe now appeare (euen to many of his owne) to be but flashes, and to be such thunderclaps as terrifie, but strike not,
so all his other causeless curses do now appear (even to many of his own) to be but flashes, and to be such thunderclaps as terrify, but strike not,
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And to conclude, wee know well, that as soone as this intent and enterprize of our Nation is knowne at Rome, foorthwith there will bee a Consistorie called,
And to conclude, we know well, that as soon as this intent and enterprise of our nation is known At Room, forthwith there will be a Consistory called,
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but if they haue neuer a Gamaliel left to tell it them, let me tell them, that if this worke be onely of men, it will come to nought of it selfe without their helpe:
but if they have never a Gamaliel left to tell it them, let me tell them, that if this work be only of men, it will come to nought of it self without their help:
3 As for Plaiers: (pardon me right Honourable and beloued, for wronging this place and your patience with so base a subiect,) they play with Princes and Potentates, Magistrates and Ministers, nay with God and Religion, and all holy things: nothing that is good, excellent or holy can escape them:
3 As for Players: (pardon me right Honourable and Beloved, for wronging this place and your patience with so base a Subject,) they play with Princes and Potentates, Magistrates and Ministers, nay with God and Religion, and all holy things: nothing that is good, excellent or holy can escape them:
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First, for that they are so multiplied here, that one cannot liue by another, and they see that wee send of all trades to Virginea, but will send no Players, which if wee would doe, they that remaine would gaine the more at home.
First, for that they Are so multiplied Here, that one cannot live by Another, and they see that we send of all trades to Virginea, but will send no Players, which if we would do, they that remain would gain the more At home.
Secondly, as the diuell hates vs, because wee purpose not to suffer Heathens, and the Pope because we haue vowed to tolerate no Papists: so doe the Players, because wee resolue to suffer no Idle persons in Virginea, which course if it were taken in England, they know they might turne to new occupations.
Secondly, as the Devil hates us, Because we purpose not to suffer heathens, and the Pope Because we have vowed to tolerate no Papists: so do the Players, Because we resolve to suffer no Idle Persons in Virginea, which course if it were taken in England, they know they might turn to new occupations.
Secondly, the honour of this action is extraordinarie, 1. in regard of the Ends, being of a more high & excellent nature then are in other voiages, which for the most part bee profit and pleasure. 2. It is more honourable in regard of the vndertakers.
Secondly, the honour of this actium is extraordinary, 1. in regard of the Ends, being of a more high & excellent nature then Are in other voyages, which for the most part be profit and pleasure. 2. It is more honourable in regard of the undertakers.
What voiage euer was there which had so many honourable vndertakers, and of so many sorts and callings, both of the Clergie and Laitie, Nobilitie, Gentrie, and Commonaltie, Citie and Countrie, Merchants and Tradesmen, Priuate persons and Corporations? as though euery kinde and calling of men desired to haue their hands in so happie a worke.
What voyage ever was there which had so many honourable undertakers, and of so many sorts and callings, both of the Clergy and Laity, Nobilt, Gentry, and Commonalty, city and Country, Merchant's and Tradesmen, Private Persons and Corporations? as though every kind and calling of men desired to have their hands in so happy a work.
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All which considered, giue me leaue to affirme (with due respect to other, and without disparagement to any) that of all voiages euer attempted in this Nation, The Virginean voiage is the most honour able.
All which considered, give me leave to affirm (with due respect to other, and without disparagement to any) that of all voyages ever attempted in this nation, The Virginian voyage is the most honour able.
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for they that enter into voiages of certaine profit for profits sake, these haue their reward. But they that vndertake a voiage of vncertaine and future profit,
for they that enter into voyages of certain profit for profits sake, these have their reward. But they that undertake a voyage of uncertain and future profit,
and certaine and present difficulties, and not for profit, but for the Gospels sake, let them know, that if hee that giues a cup of cold water in Christs name, and hee that giues one peny to him whose body wants releefe, cannot want his reward: then how liberally and bountifully shall hee bee rewarded from the Lord his God, who disburseth so great portions of his estate,
and certain and present difficulties, and not for profit, but for the Gospels sake, let them know, that if he that gives a cup of cold water in Christ name, and he that gives one penny to him whose body Wants relief, cannot want his reward: then how liberally and bountifully shall he be rewarded from the Lord his God, who disburseth so great portions of his estate,
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which are such and so great, so many and so mightie, that whosoeuer compares them with the enemies before spoke of, will presently finde cause to say with the Prophet, there are more with vs then against vs.
which Are such and so great, so many and so mighty, that whosoever compares them with the enemies before spoke of, will presently find cause to say with the Prophet, there Are more with us then against us
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and the holy Ghost for whom we go to erect Temples, that is, to prepare the soules of men for him to dwell in, who hath told vs that his delight is with the sonnes of men:
and the holy Ghost for whom we go to erect Temples, that is, to prepare the Souls of men for him to dwell in, who hath told us that his delight is with the Sons of men:
1 By inclining the hearts of our mighty King & noble Prince, to make themselues fathers and founders of this plantation and protectors of this royall enterprize, thereby shewing themselues new Constantines or Charles the great:
1 By inclining the hearts of our mighty King & noble Prince, to make themselves Father's and founders of this plantation and Protectors of this royal enterprise, thereby showing themselves new Constantines or Charles the great:
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for by the attempting and atchieuing of this great worke of the heathens conuersion, let their highnesses bee assured, the ages to come will stile them by the glorious names of Iames the great, and Great Henry: the one for setting on foote, the other for seconding,
for by the attempting and achieving of this great work of the Heathens conversion, let their Highnesses be assured, the ages to come will style them by the glorious names of James the great, and Great Henry: the one for setting on foot, the other for seconding,
2 Inclining the hearts of so many persons of honour and high place (who cannot go in person) not onely to grace the action with their presence, countenance,
2 Inclining the hearts of so many Persons of honour and high place (who cannot go in person) not only to grace the actium with their presence, countenance,
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& though in the vulgar conceit (which cōmonly carrieth most men) so many corporall miseries are threatned on them that be the first aduenturers in this plantation.
& though in the Vulgar conceit (which commonly Carrieth most men) so many corporal misery's Are threatened on them that be the First adventurers in this plantation.
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vnlesse they were misled by some sinister perswasions of their owne apprehensions, haue gone onely vpon the powerfull perswasion of Gods spirit to their consciences:
unless they were misled by Some sinister persuasions of their own apprehensions, have gone only upon the powerful persuasion of God's Spirit to their Consciences:
for who should perswade hereunto, but either God or the diuell, or men, or a mans owne reason? But the diuell we all know is against it, with might and maine he seekes to keepe men from it, by raising slanders and putting lies into the mouthes of men, to disgrace it:
for who should persuade hereunto, but either God or the Devil, or men, or a men own reason? But the Devil we all know is against it, with might and main he seeks to keep men from it, by raising slanders and putting lies into the mouths of men, to disgrace it:
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It remains then, that either they perswaded themselues vpon some carnall hopes, (which we in charitie will iudge of none) or rather (which wee know of some,
It remains then, that either they persuaded themselves upon Some carnal hope's, (which we in charity will judge of none) or rather (which we know of Some,
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and vvish in all) that God who perswaded laphet to dwell in the tents of Shem, hath perswaded the minds of many honorable and worthy gentlemen to venture their liues in the prosequution of this noble action. Fourthly;
and wish in all) that God who persuaded laphet to dwell in the tents of Shem, hath persuaded the minds of many honourable and worthy gentlemen to venture their lives in the prosecution of this noble actium. Fourthly;
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Fiftly, stirring vp the minds of so many hundreds of good protestants and professors of true religion, to assist it with large contributions (it being a worke which cannot be effected without much mony,
Fifty, stirring up the minds of so many hundreds of good protestants and professors of true Religion, to assist it with large contributions (it being a work which cannot be effected without much money,
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insomuch as, when those worthy men and euer to be honored, that were the first vndertakers of it, did euen shrinke to consider, what masses of mony it needs must cost,
insomuch as, when those worthy men and ever to be honoured, that were the First undertakers of it, did even shrink to Consider, what masses of money it needs must cost,
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and leaue that care to him, who accordingly hath so wrought vpon the hearts of men, that hitherto it hath been both manned and monied without all rating, taxing,
and leave that care to him, who accordingly hath so wrought upon the hearts of men, that hitherto it hath been both manned and moneyed without all rating, taxing,
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yet it pleaseth God himselfe so to commend it to mens hearts that we see hope enough of sufficient supply from more persons of honour and other men of all sorts and degrees:
yet it Pleases God himself so to commend it to men's hearts that we see hope enough of sufficient supply from more Persons of honour and other men of all sorts and Degrees:
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Sixtly by exciting so many thousand soules, (whose want of ability keepes them from assisting it with mony) to wish well vnto this action, to commend it to God,
Sixty by exciting so many thousand Souls, (whose want of ability keeps them from assisting it with money) to wish well unto this actium, to commend it to God,
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and surely where I obserue how many millions of christian soules do powre out their earnest praiers to God daily for the conuersion of those poore Virginians, it makes me say of them,
and surely where I observe how many millions of christian Souls do pour out their earnest Prayers to God daily for the conversion of those poor Virginians, it makes me say of them,
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as holy olde Ambrose said of yong Angustine, for whom (whilst hee liued, in the errors and vanities of his youth) his mother poured out continuall praiers and teares:
as holy old Ambrose said of young Augustine, for whom (while he lived, in the errors and vanities of his youth) his mother poured out continual Prayers and tears:
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Many more priuate fauours and encouragements doth this businesse and the vndertakers of it daily receiue from God, vvhich are all so many testimonies of his louing fauour, to vs and this action.
Many more private favours and encouragements does this business and the undertakers of it daily receive from God, which Are all so many testimonies of his loving favour, to us and this actium.
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for if the Angels reioice when one soule is conuerted, (vvhich because it might seeme strange, that so many great ones should ioy in the saluation of One poore creature, therfore Christ hath affirmed it with his ovvne mouth) then iudge vvhat ioy is amongst that blessed fellovvship,
for if the Angels rejoice when one soul is converted, (which Because it might seem strange, that so many great ones should joy in the salvation of One poor creature, Therefore christ hath affirmed it with his own Mouth) then judge what joy is among that blessed fellowship,
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Againe if they be sent out by God for the good of all the elect, and are commanded and are willing to pitch their tents about euery one that feares God, then how much more willing will they be to assist, defend, succour and protect vs in this voiage, who go about a worke which pleaseth and delights them aboue any one thing in the world:
Again if they be sent out by God for the good of all the elect, and Are commanded and Are willing to pitch their tents about every one that fears God, then how much more willing will they be to assist, defend, succour and Pact us in this voyage, who go about a work which Pleases and delights them above any one thing in the world:
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but this onely one the conuersion of soules. Lastly if it be true that they haue charge ouer euery child of God to keepe him in all his waies; then let vs be assured that this action being one of the worthiest waies that euer a christian nation walked in since the Apostles times, vve shal therefore be sure of the presence and protection of Gods holy Angels, to bee with vs and all our partakers,
but this only one the conversion of Souls. Lastly if it be true that they have charge over every child of God to keep him in all his ways; then let us be assured that this actium being one of the Worthiest ways that ever a christian Nation walked in since the Apostles times, we shall Therefore be sure of the presence and protection of God's holy Angels, to be with us and all our partakers,
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and namely vvith you (our right honorable Generall) and all your company, to preserue you by land and sea, at home and abroad, from the diuell and all other enemies:
and namely with you (our right honourable General) and all your company, to preserve you by land and sea, At home and abroad, from the Devil and all other enemies:
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Another and a comfortable friend vvhich vve haue, is, the praiers and hearty vvelvvishings of all Gods children in the vvorld, vvhereof as many as knovv it doe particularly,
another and a comfortable friend which we have, is, the Prayers and hearty vvelvvishings of all God's children in the world, whereof as many as know it doe particularly,
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It is very memorable hovv vvhen our noble Henrie the fift vvas to giue the French battell at Agincourt, vvhere vvere scarce 10000. English men, vveake and sickly, against 60000. French (in vvhich army vvas the principall Chiualrie of France) that valorous King rising vp from his priuate praiers,
It is very memorable how when our noble Henry the fift was to give the French battle At Agincourt, where were scarce 10000. English men, weak and sickly, against 60000. French (in which army was the principal Chivalry of France) that valorous King rising up from his private Prayers,
Semblably may you (right Honourable and beloued brethren) cheer vp your spirits against all doubts and dangers whatsoeuer, seeing you may assure your selues there is scarce an houre can passe, vvherein you haue not the praiers of many in England for you.
Semblably may you (right Honourable and Beloved brothers) cheer up your spirits against all doubts and dangers whatsoever, seeing you may assure your selves there is scarce an hour can pass, wherein you have not the Prayers of many in England for you.
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and make the diuell tremble (which is the ringleader and chiefe of all our enemies) then it is apparant enough that our enemies are lesse then nothing to the friends that this action hath.
and make the Devil tremble (which is the ringleader and chief of all our enemies) then it is apparent enough that our enemies Are less then nothing to the Friends that this actium hath.
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We will not deny but as we are mē, we may be induced in the beginning with hope of great profit, of winning a goodly country for English men to liue in, which now by multitudes are thrust out at home,
We will not deny but as we Are men, we may be induced in the beginning with hope of great profit, of winning a goodly country for English men to live in, which now by Multitudes Are thrust out At home,
that is, the conuersion of their soules (after they first be made ciuill men) a worke so excellent as he that doth it but to one soule, hath done that which shall yeeld him more comfort in this life,
that is, the conversion of their Souls (After they First be made civil men) a work so excellent as he that does it but to one soul, hath done that which shall yield him more Comfort in this life,
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To me (saith Paul ) is this grace giuen of God, that I should be the Minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, that the offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
To me (Says Paul) is this grace given of God, that I should be the Minister of Iesus christ to the Gentiles, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
But howsoeuer it is to be granted, that it is held of many no small staine to our religion that we haue sent none into heathen countries to conuert the Sauages:
But howsoever it is to be granted, that it is held of many no small stain to our Religion that we have sent none into heathen countries to convert the Savages:
which accusation how true and iust it is, as I vvill not now dispute, so this confidently I dare auow, that this enterprize taking effect vvill discharge vs and our religion for euer of that imputation:
which accusation how true and just it is, as I will not now dispute, so this confidently I Dare avow, that this enterprise taking Effect will discharge us and our Religion for ever of that imputation:
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Now these being first laid, there follovv others not to be neglected, nay the least vvhereof is vvorthy to make vs vvilling vndertakers of this businesse,
Now these being First laid, there follow Others not to be neglected, nay the least whereof is worthy to make us willing undertakers of this business,
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hereby vve shall mightily inrich our nation, strengthen our nauie, fortifie our kingdome, and be lesse beholding to other nations for their commodities:
hereby we shall mightily enrich our Nation, strengthen our navy, fortify our Kingdom, and be less beholding to other Nations for their commodities:
and to conclude, hereby vve shall rectifie and reforme many disorders vvhich in this mightie and populous state are scarce possibly to be reformed vvithout euacuation:
and to conclude, hereby we shall rectify and reform many disorders which in this mighty and populous state Are scarce possibly to be reformed without evacuation:
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And to adde one vvord more, (but it is of much moment, vve shall hereby vvipe off the staine that stickes vpon our nation since, (either for idlenesse or some other base feares,
And to add one word more, (but it is of much moment, we shall hereby wipe off the stain that sticks upon our Nation since, (either for idleness or Some other base fears,
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or foolish conceits) vve refused the offer of the west Indies, made vnto vs by that famous Christopher Columbus, who vpon Englands refusall, tendred it to the Prince that now enioieth them.
or foolish conceits) we refused the offer of the west Indies, made unto us by that famous Christopher Columbus, who upon Englands refusal, tendered it to the Prince that now Enjoyeth them.
And you first of all, right honourable and worshipfull of the Counsell, and the rest of the vndertakers that liue here, by whose wisedome the action is to be directed,
And you First of all, right honourable and worshipful of the Counsel, and the rest of the undertakers that live Here, by whose Wisdom the actium is to be directed,
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and especially our God to his glorie and the honor of his truth, that the English Christians will not vndertake a publike action which they will not prosecute to perfection.
and especially our God to his glory and the honour of his truth, that the English Christians will not undertake a public actium which they will not prosecute to perfection.
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Let vs then beleeue no tales, regard no slanders (raised or spred by Papists or Epicures) feare no shadowes, care for no oppositions, respect no losses that may befall,
Let us then believe no tales, regard no slanders (raised or spread by Papists or Epicureans) Fear no shadows, care for no oppositions, respect no losses that may befall,
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And to you (right honourable and beloued) who ingage your liues, and therefore are deepliest interessed in this businesse, who make the greatest ventures, and beare the greatest burdens;
And to you (right honourable and Beloved) who engage your lives, and Therefore Are deepliest interested in this business, who make the greatest ventures, and bear the greatest burdens;
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you that desire to aduance the Gospell of Iesus Christ, though it be with the hazzard of your liues, goe forward in the name of the God of heauen and earth, the God that keepeth cauenant and mercie for thousands;
you that desire to advance the Gospel of Iesus christ, though it be with the hazard of your lives, go forward in the name of the God of heaven and earth, the God that Keepeth cauenant and mercy for thousands;
cast away feare, and let nothing daunt your spirits, remembring whom you goe vnto, euen to English men your brethren, who haue broke the ice before you,
cast away Fear, and let nothing daunt your spirits, remembering whom you go unto, even to English men your brothers, who have broke the ice before you,
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remembring what you goe to doe, euen to display the banner of Christ Iesus, to fight with the diuell and the old dragon, hauing Michael and his Angels on your side:
remembering what you go to do, even to display the banner of christ Iesus, to fight with the Devil and the old dragon, having Michael and his Angels on your side:
to eternize your owne names both heere at home & amongst the Virgineans (whose Apostles you are) and to make your selues most happy men whether you liue or die:
to eternise your own names both Here At home & among the Virgineans (whose Apostles you Are) and to make your selves most happy men whither you live or die:
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and remembring lastly whom you leaue behinde you, euen vs your brethren, of whom many would goe with you that yet may not, many will follow you in conuenient time,
and remembering lastly whom you leave behind you, even us your brothers, of whom many would go with you that yet may not, many will follow you in convenient time,
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nay the Gospell which thou carriest with thee shall binde him in chaines, and his Angels in stronger fetters then iron, and execute vpon them the iudgement that is written:
nay the Gospel which thou carriest with thee shall bind him in chains, and his Angels in Stronger fetters then iron, and execute upon them the judgement that is written:
but looke at those high and better ends that concerne the kingdome of God. Remember thou art a Generall of English men, nay a Generall of Christian men: therefore principally looke to religion.
but look At those high and better ends that concern the Kingdom of God. remember thou art a General of English men, nay a General of Christian men: Therefore principally look to Religion.
You goe to commend it to the heathen; then practise it your selues: make the name of Christ honourable, not hatefull vnto them. Suffer no Papists; let them not nestle there;
You go to commend it to the heathen; then practise it your selves: make the name of christ honourable, not hateful unto them. Suffer no Papists; let them not nestle there;
let them goe and conuert some other Heathen, and let vs see if they can constitute such Churches really, the Idaeaes whereof they haue fancied in their braines:
let them go and convert Some other Heathen, and let us see if they can constitute such Churches really, the Idaean whereof they have fancied in their brains:
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This course take, and you shall see those who were to blame at home, will prooue praise-worthy in Virginea. And you will teach vs in England to know (who almost haue forgot it) what an excellent thing execution of lawes is in a common-wealth.
This course take, and you shall see those who were to blame At home, will prove praiseworthy in Virginea. And you will teach us in England to know (who almost have forgotten it) what an excellent thing execution of laws is in a commonwealth.
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for when this sinfull generation is consumed, God will stirre vp our children after vs, who will learne by our example to follow it in more holy manner,
for when this sinful generation is consumed, God will stir up our children After us, who will Learn by our Exampl to follow it in more holy manner,
and for this heroicall aduenture of thy person and state in such a godly cause, the God of heauen will make thy name to bee remembred thorowout all generations:
and for this heroical adventure of thy person and state in such a godly cause, the God of heaven will make thy name to be remembered throughout all generations:
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and salutes thee with the best blessing heauen hath, enen his blessed Gospell. Looke vp therefore, and lift vp thy head, for thy redemption draweth nie:
and salutes thee with the best blessing heaven hath, enen his blessed Gospel. Look up Therefore, and lift up thy head, for thy redemption draws High:
and he that was the God of Israel, and is still the God of England, will shortly I doubt not bring it to passe, that men shall say, Blessed be the Lord God of Virginea;
and he that was the God of Israel, and is still the God of England, will shortly I doubt not bring it to pass, that men shall say, Blessed be the Lord God of Virginea;
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whom wee beseech for his precious blood-shedding to aduance his standard amongst you, and that you may once crie for your selues as we do now for you, Euen so come Lord Iesus. FINIS.
whom we beseech for his precious bloodshedding to advance his standard among you, and that you may once cry for your selves as we do now for you, Even so come Lord Iesus. FINIS.
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This bull of Pope Alexander the sixth, is extant verbatim amongst the Constitutions of the Popes, let out by Peter Matthew at Lions 1588. and is to be found at page 150.
This bull of Pope Alexander the sixth, is extant verbatim among the Constitutions of the Popes, let out by Peter Matthew At Lions 1588. and is to be found At page 150.
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