Miles Christianus. A SERMON Preach't to the Artillery-Company. Octob. 16. 1673. 2. Tim. 2.3. Thou therefore endure hardness as a good Souldier of Jesus Christ.
Miles Christian. A SERMON Preached to the Artillery-Company. October 16. 1673. 2. Tim. 2.3. Thou Therefore endure hardness as a good Soldier of jesus christ.
OUr dearest Lord and Saviour, though Prince of that Peace, which he thought the best tidings at his birth, the best Salutation after his rising from the Grave, the best Legacy and farewel before his ascension, yet saith Matt. 10.34. I am not come to send peace but a sword.
OUr dearest Lord and Saviour, though Prince of that Peace, which he Thought the best tidings At his birth, the best Salutation After his rising from the Grave, the best Legacy and farewell before his Ascension, yet Says Matt. 10.34. I am not come to send peace but a sword.
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but an express commission to take up arms in any cause, as if those to be entered into Christ his Service, were to be baptized with the waters of strife,
but an express commission to take up arms in any cause, as if those to be entered into christ his Service, were to be baptised with the waters of strife,
2 Sam. 2. but indeed the chief valor Christ then exhorted Christians to, was practice, such as St. Paul incites his Livetenant Timothy to, in the words of my Text. Thou therefore &c. As then the antients before they joynd battel, did make some observations from the heavens,
2 Sam. 2. but indeed the chief valour christ then exhorted Christians to, was practice, such as Saint Paul incites his Lieutenant Timothy to, in the words of my Text. Thou Therefore etc. As then the ancients before they joined battle, did make Some observations from the heavens,
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And was ever any Army rais'd on such tearms? This is that Invincible Argument for the truth of the Christian cause, that Impregnable fort which can neither be storm'd, underminded, starv'd, nor betrayd.
And was ever any Army raised on such terms? This is that Invincible Argument for the truth of the Christian cause, that Impregnable fort which can neither be stormed, underminded, starved, nor betrayed.
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but what they themselves exemplified, not like Peter the Hermit in the holy war, which he had promoted (pretending a Commission from God) but when they were to joyn battel, with the Enemy, fell to the Rear, saying.
but what they themselves exemplified, not like Peter the Hermit in the holy war, which he had promoted (pretending a Commission from God) but when they were to join battle, with the Enemy, fell to the Rear, saying.
Or Iphicrates the Graecian General, who being to march against an Enemy in an extream cold night, that he might be a President of hard-ship, threw off his upper garment,
Or Iphicrates the Grecian General, who being to march against an Enemy in an extreme cold night, that he might be a President of hardship, threw off his upper garment,
Or Cato, when he was to conduct the broken forces of Pompey through the Scorcht Sands of Lybia, invited his Soldiers to follow him into a place where Corn and Wine were never seen, into a dry wilderness incompassed with horror round about;
Or Cato, when he was to conduct the broken forces of Pompey through the Scorched Sands of Libya, invited his Soldiers to follow him into a place where Corn and Wine were never seen, into a dry Wilderness encompassed with horror round about;
since there must be an agreement between the things compared at least in the main, less cannot he intimated then, 1, that in the Christian warfare Discipline is necessary,
since there must be an agreement between the things compared At least in the main, less cannot he intimated then, 1, that in the Christian warfare Discipline is necessary,
and being kept under the same strictness of Discipline, which Severus the Emperor us'd in his Armies, which being encampt by Orchards and Vineyards toucht not an Apple or Grape,
and being kept under the same strictness of Discipline, which Severus the Emperor used in his Armies, which being encamped by Orchards and Vineyards touched not an Apple or Grape,
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2. They, who are most eminent in Christ his service, those the great Enemy soonest Attachs, the most faithful and best resolv'd, he does not trouble himself with those who fight against Christ under his own banners,
2. They, who Are most eminent in christ his service, those the great Enemy soonest Attachs, the most faithful and best resolved, he does not trouble himself with those who fight against christ under his own banners,
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1. The greatest Master of reason defines fortitude to be a mean between fear and confidence Arist. Eth lib 3. Cap 11. but then he seems to confine it too much,
1. The greatest Master of reason defines fortitude to be a mean between Fear and confidence Arist. Eth lib 3. Cap 11. but then he seems to confine it too much,
Nor is it any death that fortitude despises, but that which is usherd in by a most glorious and beautiful danger, which the antient Blazoners of Valor set forth in Pallas armed with Helmet and Spear;
Nor is it any death that fortitude despises, but that which is usherd in by a most glorious and beautiful danger, which the ancient Blazoners of Valour Set forth in Pallas armed with Helmet and Spear;
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1. Wisdome (of which Pallas was stiled the Goddess) otherwise 'tis but the Valor of Jobs Horse, who laughs at the Ratling of the Spear, while his neck is cloathed with Thunder, he paweth in the valley,
1. Wisdom (of which Pallas was styled the Goddess) otherwise it's but the Valour of Jobs Horse, who laughs At the Rattling of the Spear, while his neck is clothed with Thunder, he paweth in the valley,
and rejoyceth in his strength Job 39. and seems to be sensible of honor, but is only inspired by martial Musick, to Act as an Enthusiast, he knows not what.
and Rejoiceth in his strength Job 39. and seems to be sensible of honour, but is only inspired by martial Music, to Act as an Enthusiast, he knows not what.
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The Philosopher calls him NONLATINALPHABET that is a bold daring coward, as wanting prudence and tolerancy, the chief ingredients into well weigh'd fortitude.
The Philosopher calls him that is a bold daring coward, as wanting prudence and tolerancy, the chief ingredients into well weighed fortitude.
to run hastily to death is common to many, but to make choice of life or death as reason and counsel shall dictate, is proper to great and generous minds.
to run hastily to death is Common to many, but to make choice of life or death as reason and counsel shall dictate, is proper to great and generous minds.
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He that cannot suffer as well as act, has neither breast-plate nor head-piece, has but bruitish Valor at best, which is not guided by reason but anger and blind appetite.
He that cannot suffer as well as act, has neither breastplate nor headpiece, has but brutish Valour At best, which is not guided by reason but anger and blind appetite.
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Such may be NONLATINALPHABET but not NONLATINALPHABET fighters but not truly Valiant saith Arist. for the leaven and ferment of all actions is wisdome, in which respect 'tis said, Tanti est exercitus quanti Imperator, an Army is to be valued according to their general.
Such may be but not fighters but not truly Valiant Says Arist. for the leaven and ferment of all actions is Wisdom, in which respect it's said, Tanti est Exercitus quanti Imperator, an Army is to be valued according to their general.
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It was the parable of the forementioned Iphicrates, that an Army of Harts with a Lion Captain, would be able to vanquish an Army of Lions, who had but an Hart for their Leader.
It was the parable of the forementioned Iphicrates, that an Army of Hearts with a lion Captain, would be able to vanquish an Army of Lions, who had but an Heart for their Leader.
for all these proceed from cowardice and baseness of mind, therefore the Antient Comoedians, assigned all fallacious parts to Slaves as to a Davus or a Simo, who like the Fox in the Fable plays all the prancks and deceitful stratagems.
for all these proceed from cowardice and baseness of mind, Therefore the Ancient Comedians, assigned all fallacious parts to Slaves as to a Davus or a Simo, who like the Fox in the Fable plays all the pranks and deceitful stratagems.
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Again, base concealments are from fear, therefore he dissembles not, so is cruelty, (for who more fearful then Tyrants.) Therefore the truly magnanimous is merciful, gives the fairest Quarter, does not punish with death those who surrender upon mercy, rather raises the prostrate, melts him with kindness,
Again, base concealments Are from Fear, Therefore he dissembles not, so is cruelty, (for who more fearful then Tyrants.) Therefore the truly magnanimous is merciful, gives the Fairest Quarter, does not Punish with death those who surrender upon mercy, rather raises the prostrate, melts him with kindness,
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But Sesostris the Egyptian King who commanded his Chariot to be drawn by four Captive Princes betray'd a ranck, insolent Spirit, unworthy of his foot-man or basest groom.
But Sesostris the Egyptian King who commanded his Chariot to be drawn by four Captive Princes betrayed a rank, insolent Spirit, unworthy of his footman or Basest groom.
How far more brave was our Richard the first, who being shot at the Siege of Chaluz; and Bertram, who did it, being afterwards taken and brought before him, who boldly justified the action in service of his Country;
How Far more brave was our Richard the First, who being shot At the Siege of Chaluz; and Bertram, who did it, being afterwards taken and brought before him, who boldly justified the actium in service of his Country;
In this he came near to David who pardoned the curses and reproaches of Shimei (which wounded deeper a generous Spirit then any Sword can) yet after his Victory he forgave him on this account, that he was that day King of Israel 2 King. 19.22. One more Royal example of Clemency we have at home (I think not to be paralled by any History) who, God like, has not only pardon'd Penitents but advanced them to glory.
In this he Come near to David who pardoned the curses and Reproaches of Shimei (which wounded Deeper a generous Spirit then any Sword can) yet After his Victory he forgave him on this account, that he was that day King of Israel 2 King. 19.22. One more Royal Exampl of Clemency we have At home (I think not to be paralled by any History) who, God like, has not only pardoned Penitents but advanced them to glory.
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for this is servile and illiberal, and therefore is the most faithful Counseller to his Soveraign on the same ground that Princes are said to learn no art so truly as Horseman-ship.
for this is servile and illiberal, and Therefore is the most faithful Counsellor to his Sovereign on the same ground that Princes Are said to Learn no art so truly as Horsemanship.
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nor was he truly great, but as great Earthquakes, great fires, great Plagues, great inundations: what he did proceeded not from true fortitude, but audacity;
nor was he truly great, but as great Earthquakes, great fires, great Plagues, great inundations: what he did proceeded not from true fortitude, but audacity;
2. Brought to this Test how many thousands whose names have gone out with a mighty noise into the Universe, are found no better then malefactors condemn'd to the gibbet,
2. Brought to this Test how many thousands whose names have gone out with a mighty noise into the Universe, Are found no better then malefactors condemned to the gibbet,
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as well those which are cloathed in Scarlet, as those which are hanged in chains. Prophet Isa. Cap 46.12 Speak of such as are stout-hearted, but far from Righteousness.
as well those which Are clothed in Scarlet, as those which Are hanged in chains. Prophet Isaiah Cap 46.12 Speak of such as Are stouthearted, but Far from Righteousness.
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Such may be scourges in Gods hand to chastise Nations with, as the King of Babylon Isa. 14 and the Assyrian, whom he calls the Rod of his Anger Isa. 10. though he meant not so vers. 7 but overruled he was by the Lord of Host. The Emperors Arms bearing an Eagle with two Heads,
Such may be scourges in God's hand to chastise nations with, as the King of Babylon Isaiah 14 and the assyrian, whom he calls the Rod of his Anger Isaiah 10. though he meant not so vers. 7 but overruled he was by the Lord of Host. The Emperor's Arms bearing an Eagl with two Heads,
and in one beak a thunder bolt, and the other a branch of palm, with this motto NONLATINALPHABET, each in his time is a fit emblem of Divine government, he has thunderbolts for the rebellious, and palms for the righteous;
and in one beak a thunder bolt, and the other a branch of palm, with this motto, each in his time is a fit emblem of Divine government, he has thunderbolts for the rebellious, and palms for the righteous;
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1. Is that in my Text, he has learnt to indure hardness, a soft head is not fit for an Helmet, not a tender hand for a Gantlet, such are an easy prey,
1. Is that in my Text, he has learned to endure hardness, a soft head is not fit for an Helmet, not a tender hand for a Gauntlet, such Are an easy prey,
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as those of Laish Judg. 18. who lay basking in the Sun and were surprizd by the Danites, and still the Northern hardy Nations have been as goads in their sides, who were ' Sons of pleasure.
as those of Laish Judges 18. who lay basking in the Sun and were surprised by the Danites, and still the Northern hardy nations have been as goads in their sides, who were ' Sons of pleasure.
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Such an one will not endure any powder but that of Cyprus, his bed of Honor must be stuffed with Down, covered with Quilt, and hanged with Silken streamers.
Such an one will not endure any powder but that of Cyprus, his Bed of Honour must be stuffed with Down, covered with Quilt, and hanged with Silken streamers.
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Yet this is he that is most Valiant after the fight, as the Ephramites after Gideons Victory were very angry because not called to the battel Judg. 8. This is he that pays his debts with a Bastinado, and kills thousands with a law-bone of an Ass. This is he that is most forward to unsheath his Sword for a guilded fly called a Mistriss,
Yet this is he that is most Valiant After the fight, as the Ephraimites After Gideons Victory were very angry Because not called to the battle Judges 8. This is he that pays his debts with a Bastinado, and kills thousands with a law-bone of an Ass This is he that is most forward to unsheath his Sword for a Guilded fly called a Mistress,
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and if he receives an hurt in the Duel, the poor effeminate wretch lies trembling under the hand of the Chirurgeon, being circumcised for his Oinah, and now he must have more attendance then a Lady that lies in;
and if he receives an hurt in the Duel, the poor effeminate wretch lies trembling under the hand of the Chirurgeon, being circumcised for his Oinah, and now he must have more attendance then a Lady that lies in;
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2. A true Christian Soldier takes not that for a badg of honor, which the Roman slaves were condemn'd to, to fight Duels, he counts it no diminution to his Valor to fear Gods laws and the Kings;
2. A true Christian Soldier Takes not that for a badge of honour, which the Roman slaves were condemned to, to fight Duels, he counts it no diminution to his Valour to Fear God's laws and the Kings;
As he that is of all Religions is truly of none, so he cannot be a true friend to any cause, that will fight in any Ingagement. Therefore in the forth,
As he that is of all Religions is truly of none, so he cannot be a true friend to any cause, that will fight in any Engagement. Therefore in the forth,
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David indeed had the refuse of the People to follow him, such as were in debt and malecontents 1 Sam. 22.2. but as God makes the Divel himself to serve his end, so Princes may Imploy such not to Command but obey.
David indeed had the refuse of the People to follow him, such as were in debt and malecontents 1 Sam. 22.2. but as God makes the devil himself to serve his end, so Princes may Employ such not to Command but obey.
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yet in war vitia deponunt they lay aside their sins, but then he adds Christiani assumunt Christians take up these sins, which they lay down, O most bitter reproach,
yet in war Vices deponunt they lay aside their Sins, but then he adds Christians assumunt Christians take up these Sins, which they lay down, Oh most bitter reproach,
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though it could break a bow of Steel, not a mighty Army without the Lord of Host, for the Moabites were vanquisht with a shadow 2 King. 3.22. Goliah by a stone and a little stripling.
though it could break a bow of Steel, not a mighty Army without the Lord of Host, for the Moabites were vanquished with a shadow 2 King. 3.22. Goliath by a stone and a little stripling.
Rome, which was the head City then of the whole known world, was lost by a slight moment turning the Scale, in the last battel between Caesar and the younger Pompey; for King Bogud, an Auxiliary on Pompeys side (when Caesar gave the day for lost) wheeling about with his Brigade to Seize on Caesars Camp, where his Treasure lay, it was by his own party mistaken for a flig•t,
Rome, which was the head city then of the Whole known world, was lost by a slight moment turning the Scale, in the last battle between Caesar and the younger Pompey; for King Bogud, an Auxiliary on Pompeys side (when Caesar gave the day for lost) wheeling about with his Brigade to Seize on Caesars Camp, where his Treasure lay, it was by his own party mistaken for a flig•t,
therefore we must remember that all battels are an appeal to God, without whom all humane confidence is blind folly, which falls foul upon it self, such was the presumption of the Pompeians before the first battel with Caesar, they cast dice for all the offices in Rome, and for all Caesars Estate, not by might,
Therefore we must Remember that all battles Are an appeal to God, without whom all humane confidence is blind folly, which falls foul upon it self, such was the presumption of the Pompeians before the First battle with Caesar, they cast dice for all the Offices in Room, and for all Caesars Estate, not by might,
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And thus 'tis in Spirituals, God has promised Heaven to the humble and meek, Typified by the Land of promise, which was gain'd not by humane power, but by Gods gift.
And thus it's in Spirituals, God has promised Heaven to the humble and meek, Typified by the Land of promise, which was gained not by humane power, but by God's gift.
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We have a signal instance for this 2 King. 19. in Sennacherib no man of a more Gyant-like confidence, who looked as if he would scatter Hezekiahs forces with his eyes,
We have a signal instance for this 2 King. 19. in Sennacherib no man of a more Giantlike confidence, who looked as if he would scatter Hezekiah's forces with his eyes,
Thus in Spirituals, we must work out our Salvation with fear and trembling, but withall humbly acknowledge, that 'tis God that worketh in us both to will and to do. Phil. 2.12.13.
Thus in Spirituals, we must work out our Salvation with Fear and trembling, but withal humbly acknowledge, that it's God that works in us both to will and to do. Philip 2.12.13.
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Such deserve Metus Fufetius his punishment, Commander mander he was of the Albans, who having by League ingaged for the Romans stood at a distance, expecting the event between them and their enemies,
Such deserve Metus Fufetius his punishment, Commander mander he was of the Albans, who having by League engaged for the Romans stood At a distance, expecting the event between them and their enemies,
From all which it follows, that there is much Valor required to be a true Christian, that a coward cannot be an honest man, much less a Soldier of Iesus Christ. The same courage that inabled the Primitive Christians to break through the first ranks, made them pass through all the Pikes, which the three great Generals had placed against them, these are the world, flesh, and the Divel.
From all which it follows, that there is much Valour required to be a true Christian, that a coward cannot be an honest man, much less a Soldier of Iesus christ. The same courage that enabled the Primitive Christians to break through the First ranks, made them pass through all the Pikes, which the three great Generals had placed against them, these Are the world, Flesh, and the devil.
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Against this Triple league are we ingaged, when we first enter into the Church Militant; a bare declaration for Christ was in the first age a point of highest Valor.
Against this Triple league Are we engaged, when we First enter into the Church Militant; a bore declaration for christ was in the First age a point of highest Valour.
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But now the front of that Battel, which only was dreadfull to them is turned in, to shew to us to profess Christ is now no more danger than what is in the Artillery-yard.
But now the front of that Battle, which only was dreadful to them is turned in, to show to us to profess christ is now no more danger than what is in the artillery-yard.
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'Tis a peace dishonourable, or rather a war wrapt up in the name of peace, a Conspiracy of Soldiers against their Commander of Slaves, against their Lord Subjects, against their Soveraign, such as Tully disswaded the Romans from,
It's a peace dishonourable, or rather a war wrapped up in the name of peace, a conspiracy of Soldiers against their Commander of Slaves, against their Lord Subject's, against their Sovereign, such as Tully dissuaded the Roman from,
Now 'tis fear that is the great disturber of reason and conscience, from this fear only, least Poverty should come upon us as an Armed man, arise all these Locusts,
Now it's Fear that is the great disturber of reason and conscience, from this Fear only, least Poverty should come upon us as an Armed man, arise all these Locusts,
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as from the infernal Pit, frauds, lies, cheats, perjuries, base and Servile flatteries, Treasons, and most sins against our Brother arise from Cowardise.
as from the infernal Pit, frauds, lies, cheats, perjuries, base and Servile flatteries, Treasons, and most Sins against our Brother arise from Cowardice.
and fears least his pleasures should be distrubed with sad thoughts, and as the Antient taught by the Druides, that those who died for their Country should live again, scorned to spare that life which should return,
and fears lest his pleasures should be disturbed with sad thoughts, and as the Ancient taught by the Druids, that those who died for their Country should live again, scorned to spare that life which should return,
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for as those who make Dwarfs by art, keep them under by bodily restraints, such an effect have streits on servile Spirits, they become base and degenerous,
for as those who make Dwarfs by art, keep them under by bodily restraints, such an Effect have streits on servile Spirits, they become base and degenerous,
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then if it had been an upper garment, or that mantle which Elias dropt, ascending in his fiery Chariot. To Conclude, the first we find excluded from heaven are the Cowards Revelat. 21.8. and none but the Valiant can take heaven by Violence.
then if it had been an upper garment, or that mantle which Elias dropped, ascending in his fiery Chariot. To Conclude, the First we find excluded from heaven Are the Cowards Revelation 21.8. and none but the Valiant can take heaven by Violence.
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Such are more then Conquerors, others may be Slaves to their own Victories, as that Roman Emperor, who riding in triumph cast his eye upon a Captive beauty,
Such Are more then Conquerors, Others may be Slaves to their own Victories, as that Roman Emperor, who riding in triumph cast his eye upon a Captive beauty,
but the Christian Soldier pursues his Victory, staies not to enjoy it, and having done all, hangs up his Trophies in the Temple, ascribes all to the great Captain of our Salvation, even Jesus Christ the Righteous;
but the Christian Soldier pursues his Victory, stays not to enjoy it, and having done all, hangs up his Trophies in the Temple, ascribes all to the great Captain of our Salvation, even jesus christ the Righteous;
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