The necessity of a well experienced souldiery, or, A Christian common wealth ought to be well instructed & experienced in the military art delivered in a sermon, upon an artillery election June the 10th, 1675, by J.R.
Neither is there any particular place in the VVorld (though at present never so quiet and secure) that can plead any exemption from such a Visitation, till the Lord hath created his universall, everlasting Peace in the world;
Neither is there any particular place in the World (though At present never so quiet and secure) that can plead any exemption from such a Visitation, till the Lord hath created his universal, everlasting Peace in the world;
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VVhile Sin and the Sons of Anak are unsubdued, while the Philistims are in the Land, they'l be bidding Defiance to the Host of the Living God, and Israel shall not be without her daily Annoying cares and feares.
While since and the Sons of Anak Are unsubdued, while the philistines Are in the Land, They'll be bidding Defiance to the Host of the Living God, and Israel shall not be without her daily Annoying Cares and fears.
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The likeliest way to prevent an evill, is to be prepared for it, fore-warned, fore-armed, when the Army of the uncircumcised are in the field, especially when they grow skillfull to destroy, it is time for David to Command, to teach the Children of Judah the use of the Bow.
The likeliest Way to prevent an evil, is to be prepared for it, forewarned, Forearmed, when the Army of the uncircumcised Are in the field, especially when they grow skilful to destroy, it is time for David to Command, to teach the Children of Judah the use of the Bow.
1. A mournfull Poem, or Song, or a Funeral Elogium upon the loss of those two Skilfull & excellent Warriours, v 17. And David Lamented over Saul &c. Davids afflictions produced us many a Song, and this is one among the rest.
1. A mournful Poem, or Song, or a Funeral Elogium upon the loss of those two Skilful & excellent Warriors, v 17. And David Lamented over Saul etc. Davids afflictions produced us many a Song, and this is one among the rest.
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The words of the Text are contained in Davids Funeral song, and are inserted (if you observe) in a Parenthesis, in which respect there is somthing worthy of notice:
The words of the Text Are contained in Davids Funeral song, and Are inserted (if you observe) in a Parenthesis, in which respect there is something worthy of notice:
The sad and unexpected newes of Israels Overthrow, Saul, and Jonathans Death, those expert and valiant Commanders, who [ under God ] had been Judah's safety and the Defence of the Country; the loss of these made David break out into a deep Lamentation. And David Lamented &c:
The sad and unexpected news of Israel's Overthrow, Saul, and Jonathans Death, those expert and valiant Commanders, who [ under God ] had been Judah's safety and the Defence of the Country; the loss of these made David break out into a deep Lamentation. And David Lamented etc.:
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Now least Davids mourning should make others either heartless and fearfull, or give them any occasion of suspicion concerning his own Valour and Courage, I say,
Now lest Davids mourning should make Others either heartless and fearful, or give them any occasion of suspicion Concerning his own Valour and Courage, I say,
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viz seing the Philistims have slain our Mighty and skilfull, and David himself hereupon becomes thus dejected and sorrowfull, it will now be in vain for us to think of resisting or prepare for further engaging;
videlicet sing the philistines have slave our Mighty and skilful, and David himself hereupon becomes thus dejected and sorrowful, it will now be in vain for us to think of resisting or prepare for further engaging;
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wherefore to remove this damp of daunting fears, before he proceeds any further to Lament, he inserts his solemn charge, that they should learn experience how to Fight, cause of sorrow should be no cause of Cowardise, David had good Courage in his great grief, Also he bad them teach &c:
Wherefore to remove this damp of daunting fears, before he proceeds any further to Lament, he inserts his solemn charge, that they should Learn experience how to Fight, cause of sorrow should be no cause of Cowardice, David had good Courage in his great grief, Also he bade them teach etc.:
Davids Apostrophe from Lamenting to bid them prepare for fighting, is an Argument both of his Prudence, and constant Care and Courage. And David Lamented &c. But [ lest any hereby, sh•uld judge David become either Careless or Cowardly ] before he goes on with his Lamentation, he makes this Pause in a Parenthesis.
Davids Apostrophe from Lamenting to bid them prepare for fighting, is an Argument both of his Prudence, and constant Care and Courage. And David Lamented etc. But [ lest any hereby, sh•uld judge David become either Careless or Cowardly ] before he Goes on with his Lamentation, he makes this Pause in a Parenthesis.
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The Bow was a principall Instrument then used in their wars, by the more acu•e, nimble and skilfull m•naging whereof the Philistims [ very likely ] then gained their Victory over Israel;
The Bow was a principal Instrument then used in their wars, by the more acu•e, nimble and skilful m•naging whereof the philistines [ very likely ] then gained their Victory over Israel;
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Wherefore David makes this good use of it, viz. That for the better dealing with the Enemy, it was very expedient to teach the Children of Judah the exact using and skilfull handling of that Weapon, q. d Our best Policy now is, (knowing where our Enemies skill and advantage lyes) to Labour to match,
Wherefore David makes this good use of it, viz. That for the better dealing with the Enemy, it was very expedient to teach the Children of Judah the exact using and skilful handling of that Weapon, q. worser Our best Policy now is, (knowing where our Enemies skill and advantage lies) to Labour to match,
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Skill is a great spur to Courage, and Warriours skilfull and Couragious, are most probable to be Victorious. A skilfull head or hand and a cowardly heart are most unequal Mates, pitty it is they should ever meet in one person.
Skill is a great spur to Courage, and Warriors skilful and Courageous, Are most probable to be Victorious. A skilful head or hand and a cowardly heart Are most unequal Mates, pity it is they should ever meet in one person.
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The Bow was a principal Instrument then used in War; and it is here figuratively to be taken for all kind of Martial Weapons: and so their learning the right and exact use of that, implyes their learning the skill in the whole Art.
The Bow was a principal Instrument then used in War; and it is Here figuratively to be taken for all kind of Martial Weapons: and so their learning the right and exact use of that, Implies their learning the skill in the Whole Art.
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Doctr. I. It is the great Duty and Prudence of those in Supream Power and Authority, to Order that their People be Trained up and Experienced in the Military Art,
Doctrine I. It is the great Duty and Prudence of those in Supreme Power and authority, to Order that their People be Trained up and Experienced in the Military Art,
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VVe have here an Example of Davids Kingly Care and Prudence, who (from the overthrow of Saul &c:) doth Command his Subjects (for the safety of themselves and preventing the like defeat) to excercise themselves to the skilfull managing of that weapon;
We have Here an Exampl of Davids Kingly Care and Prudence, who (from the overthrow of Saul etc.:) does Command his Subject's (for the safety of themselves and preventing the like defeat) to Exercise themselves to the skilful managing of that weapon;
David as King ac••un•ing it his place or Duty to look after the Ordering of that Affaire, sheweth it to be a Duty incumbent upon all Christian Rulers in Place of like Authority or Power;
David as King ac••un•ing it his place or Duty to look After the Ordering of that Affair, shows it to be a Duty incumbent upon all Christian Rulers in Place of like authority or Power;
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Doct. 2. It is very necessary in all Military Exercises, and for the makeing a true Proficiency therin, that there should be such experienced persons that may be able, skilfully & expertly to Train up others in the expert knowledg of that Art. If there be none to teach, how can any be taught:
Doct. 2. It is very necessary in all Military Exercises, and for the making a true Proficiency therein, that there should be such experienced Persons that may be able, skilfully & expertly to Train up Others in the expert knowledge of that Art. If there be none to teach, how can any be taught:
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Contrary to the Tenent of that abominable Sect, who would perswade us to a Stoical Apathy or stupidity, & never to use any means of defence against wrong or injury:
Contrary to the Tenent of that abominable Sect, who would persuade us to a Stoical Apathy or stupidity, & never to use any means of defence against wrong or injury:
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Doctr. 4. The Art or skill of a right and Exact Ʋsing or handling of Martial Weapons, is that which a Christian People ought to be carefully and diligently Instructed in.
Doctrine 4. The Art or skill of a right and Exact Ʋsing or handling of Martial Weapons, is that which a Christian People ought to be carefully and diligently Instructed in.
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In the handling of which, I shall only concern my selfe with these two things, viz. to Confirme and Apply; As for Explication, I know not almost what should be said, I say that Martal skill is that which a people ought to be taught and experienced in.
In the handling of which, I shall only concern my self with these two things, viz. to Confirm and Apply; As for Explication, I know not almost what should be said, I say that martal skill is that which a people ought to be taught and experienced in.
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Neither shall I now spend any discourse de Jure Belli, concerning the right or Lawfulness of Warr, the proof of the Doctrine will of necessity inferr the Truth of that:
Neither shall I now spend any discourse de Jure Belli, Concerning the right or Lawfulness of War, the proof of the Doctrine will of necessity infer the Truth of that:
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I• it appear that Military skill is that which ought to be taught, it will certainly follow that it is that which may (when occasion calls) be lawfully practised,
I• it appear that Military skill is that which ought to be taught, it will Certainly follow that it is that which may (when occasion calls) be lawfully practised,
Neither again can it be expected that I should explain the Nature of Military skill and the manner how men should be disciplined in that science, that is a work neither within my sphear nor belonging to my place:
Neither again can it be expected that I should explain the Nature of Military skill and the manner how men should be disciplined in that science, that is a work neither within my sphere nor belonging to my place:
But is the bu•sines proper to the field, not the Pulpit: and the explanation of it to be learned of those who have arrived Artists in that Profiession, and are designed to instruct the unexperiencd therin.
But is the bu•sines proper to the field, not the Pulpit: and the explanation of it to be learned of those who have arrived Artists in that Profiession, and Are designed to instruct the unexperiencd therein.
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It is none of my busyness to teach that Art, but to shew that it is a peoples Duty to be carefully and diligently Instructed in it, I now preach matter of Duty, which ought to be practised, especially more diligently and conscientiously then it is or hath been.
It is none of my business to teach that Art, but to show that it is a peoples Duty to be carefully and diligently Instructed in it, I now preach matter of Duty, which ought to be practised, especially more diligently and conscientiously then it is or hath been.
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That it is an Art or skill which is not Natural, but acquired with much Instruction, Industry, Practise, that men do not naturally or very easily come to be Artists in that profession, I suppose, will be readily granted by all that have any experience therein;
That it is an Art or skill which is not Natural, but acquired with much Instruction, Industry, practice, that men do not naturally or very Easily come to be Artists in that profession, I suppose, will be readily granted by all that have any experience therein;
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Besides the teaching and learning of it which the Scripture in many places doth attribute to it, doth imploy that there is an art, skill or slight in it, which doth require study, discipline and instruction, for the attaining to it.
Beside the teaching and learning of it which the Scripture in many places does attribute to it, does employ that there is an art, skill or slight in it, which does require study, discipline and instruction, for the attaining to it.
But, that the Truth of the Point may appear, we may First, Look into the Scripture it selfe, and see what that may afford in order to the confirming of it.
But, that the Truth of the Point may appear, we may First, Look into the Scripture it self, and see what that may afford in order to the confirming of it.
And this we shall find not at all to be scant but rather to abound with such examples and presidents as do fitly testifie to the truth of this Assertion; though that in the Text being it selfe of Divine Authority, may be sufficient to confirm the duty alledged.
And this we shall find not At all to be scant but rather to abound with such Examples and Presidents as doe fitly testify to the truth of this Assertion; though that in the Text being it self of Divine authority, may be sufficient to confirm the duty alleged.
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Now seeing what is written is written for our instruction, it is our duty to follow ••ose patterns till God shall be pleased wholly to remove all occasion for the like practise.
Now seeing what is written is written for our instruction, it is our duty to follow ••ose patterns till God shall be pleased wholly to remove all occasion for the like practice.
I know before I proceed, that all that can be Objected by any is, the Promise of peace in the Gospel times, that Jerusalem shall be a quiet Habitation, and that the Nations shall learn Warr no more &c:
I know before I proceed, that all that can be Objected by any is, the Promise of peace in the Gospel times, that Jerusalem shall be a quiet Habitation, and that the nations shall Learn War no more etc.:
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That time shall come, but in the mean time [ so long as ther's Warr and rumours of Warr in the World ] we must stand upon our Watch & Ward, alwaies in a Posture or defence for the peace of Zion.
That time shall come, but in the mean time [ so long as ther's War and rumours of War in the World ] we must stand upon our Watch & Ward, always in a Posture or defence for the peace of Zion.
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While that spirit in man that Lusteth to envy, to fewds and Quarrels, especially with that and those that are good, be more then it is at present Curb'd and suppressed, it is both duty and prudence to arm our selves against the cruel invasions that may we know not how soon from thence arise.
While that Spirit in man that Lusteth to envy, to feuds and Quarrels, especially with that and those that Are good, be more then it is At present Curbed and suppressed, it is both duty and prudence to arm our selves against the cruel invasions that may we know not how soon from thence arise.
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and to fight for their Lives and Libertys, I cannot believe but that we especially under the Gospel ought rather to be duely prepared against those bloody attempts.
and to fight for their Lives and Libertys, I cannot believe but that we especially under the Gospel ought rather to be duly prepared against those bloody attempts.
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For God you know then did immediatly and miraculously fight for his people, often times giving them very great Victorys, by very mean unlikely meanes.
For God you know then did immediately and miraculously fight for his people, often times giving them very great Victories, by very mean unlikely means.
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The Man of sin (no doubt) when his time is come, shall be overcome with the sword of men as well as the sword of the spirit To her that hath shed the blood of the saints, shall blood be given to drink, now God alone knowes whose Lot it will be to be called to that work,
The Man of since (no doubt) when his time is come, shall be overcome with the sword of men as well as the sword of the Spirit To her that hath shed the blood of the Saints, shall blood be given to drink, now God alone knows whose Lot it will be to be called to that work,
Abraham we read was the most renowned for Faith, and if that alone without the use of meanes would have done it, Could have believed his Enemies into the dust;
Abraham we read was the most renowned for Faith, and if that alone without the use of means would have done it, Could have believed his Enemies into the dust;
Thus the Scripture tells us that he kept his man both Armed & Trained, he provided them not only Weapons of War, but also taught them the Art and skill to use them;
Thus the Scripture tells us that he kept his man both Armed & Trained, he provided them not only Weapons of War, but also taught them the Art and skill to use them;
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Againe, the great Commendation that the Scripture gives of the Benjamites skill in slinging Stones at an haires breadth, sheweth that it is a thing very likeing to God,
Again, the great Commendation that the Scripture gives of the Benjamites skill in slinging Stones At an hairs breadth, shows that it is a thing very liking to God,
The Sling was an Instrument of War, much used in the times of Old, and the Benjamites we read, were the most renowned for their exact skill in handling the same;
The Sling was an Instrument of War, much used in the times of Old, and the Benjamites we read, were the most renowned for their exact skill in handling the same;
This plainly shewes that it is the duty of Souldiers now to learn to be wonderfull expert, Benjamite like in the use of their Martial Weapons and Military Exercise.
This plainly shows that it is the duty of Soldiers now to Learn to be wonderful expert, Benjamite like in the use of their Martial Weapons and Military Exercise.
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Againe, what other use do you think can we make of all those places in Scripture, which do so often mention the skill and Valour of all those Worthies of Old,
Again, what other use do you think can we make of all those places in Scripture, which do so often mention the skill and Valour of all those Worthies of Old,
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Yea how many Pages in Sacred Writt are wholly taken up in mentioning of those who have been renowned for the Art of Souldiery; now to what purpose should all this be,
Yea how many Pages in Sacred Writ Are wholly taken up in mentioning of those who have been renowned for the Art of Soldiery; now to what purpose should all this be,
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2. That by these Patterns we should learn to practise, that as it is said, they were expert in War and handling their Weapons; So it is the Duty of a people now to be.
2. That by these Patterns we should Learn to practise, that as it is said, they were expert in War and handling their Weapons; So it is the Duty of a people now to be.
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Certainly it requires good teaching and diligent learning to sling a stone at an haires breadth, i. e. to be an exact and expert Souldier, to be acute in that Calling.
Certainly it requires good teaching and diligent learning to sling a stone At an hairs breadth, i. e. to be an exact and expert Soldier, to be acute in that Calling.
but only good counsell how to behave themselves in it, Luke 3.14. q. d. go on still, but do not so and so, be content with your wages, which implyes indeed be content to be Souldiers.
but only good counsel how to behave themselves in it, Lycia 3.14. q. worser. go on still, but do not so and so, be content with your wages, which Implies indeed be content to be Soldiers.
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So the Centurion that came to Christ, was a good Christian & an excellent Believer although a Captain in that profession, Mat. 8.8, 9. Surely Christ that commended him so much for his faith would have reproved him for his Office, had it not been that which was in it self commendable and requisite.
So the Centurion that Come to christ, was a good Christian & an excellent Believer although a Captain in that profession, Mathew 8.8, 9. Surely christ that commended him so much for his faith would have reproved him for his Office, had it not been that which was in it self commendable and requisite.
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Look through the Scripture, and ye shall find that the general and usual way of Gods delivering his people from or defending them against their enemies, hath been by this meanes, viz. by the use and help of Arms;
Look through the Scripture, and you shall find that the general and usual Way of God's delivering his people from or defending them against their enemies, hath been by this means, viz. by the use and help of Arms;
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Some here and there, one particular instance of Gods miraculous way of defending or delivering his people, doth not at all invalidate the force of this Reason,
some Here and there, one particular instance of God's miraculous Way of defending or delivering his people, does not At all invalidate the force of this Reason,
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Now seing this is Gods way, and he being a Wise God and a God of Order, he will therefore have things to be done in the most orderly and artificiall way or manner.
Now sing this is God's Way, and he being a Wise God and a God of Order, he will Therefore have things to be done in the most orderly and artificial Way or manner.
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and upon their so being, viz. Experienced Souldiers. I told you before, it was Gods usual way of defending us to make us Instrumentall to defend our selves;
and upon their so being, viz. Experienced Soldiers. I told you before, it was God's usual Way of defending us to make us Instrumental to defend our selves;
The Art Military [ saith one of your own Instructors ] being the highest profession as to the preservation of our Countrys [ non nobis nati Sumus ] wherin our Lives, Libetries and Estates are included, we ought to be more studious thereof,
The Art Military [ Says one of your own Instructors ] being the highest profession as to the preservation of our Countries [ non nobis Nati Sumus ] wherein our Lives, Libetries and Estates Are included, we ought to be more studious thereof,
and exercised therin, but especially Christians who are betrusted with the Oracles of God, and the pleasant things of his house, ought conscientiously and carefully to furnish themselves with skill and ability to defend and maintain those precious things that are of more worth than the whole world;
and exercised therein, but especially Christians who Are betrusted with the Oracles of God, and the pleasant things of his house, ought conscientiously and carefully to furnish themselves with skill and ability to defend and maintain those precious things that Are of more worth than the Whole world;
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I say that God hath Ordered a kind of Dependance as aforesaid, yea was it not in a Military or Martial way that the Saints in former ages did preserve and defend themselves, theirs and their Religion, against those that would have rob'd them of all;
I say that God hath Ordered a kind of Dependence as aforesaid, yea was it not in a Military or Martial Way that the Saints in former ages did preserve and defend themselves, theirs and their Religion, against those that would have robbed them of all;
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yea were not others also by them turn'd out of house and home, and that because of their great Security and willfull ignorance in the Military Science, Judges 18.7, 8, 9, 10. Do you not count your Lives &c:
yea were not Others also by them turned out of house and home, and that Because of their great Security and wilful ignorance in the Military Science, Judges 18.7, 8, 9, 10. Do you not count your Lives etc.:
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and a great Sense wherin God is your Walls and Bulwarks, is when he makes you so unto your selves, viz. experienced Souldiers, expert to defend your selves:
and a great Sense wherein God is your Walls and Bulwarks, is when he makes you so unto your selves, viz. experienced Soldiers, expert to defend your selves:
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Use I. Hence Learn, that the Commanders and Officers in a Militia, who stand for Examples and Teachers to others ought in a special manner to be well qualified and accomplished for those places.
Use I Hence Learn, that the Commanders and Officers in a Militia, who stand for Examples and Teachers to Others ought in a special manner to be well qualified and accomplished for those places.
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Leaders should strive to be excelling persons; If they are to teach others to be Souldiers, then certainly themselves should be Artists NONLATINALPHABET;
Leaders should strive to be excelling Persons; If they Are to teach Others to be Soldiers, then Certainly themselves should be Artists;
A certaine Authour in his miscellaneous discourses occasionally speakes how Martial Leaders should be qualified, saith he, the Commanders in War and [ as neer as can be Commanders in Trayning Companyes) ought to be built upon these three Virtues.
A certain Author in his miscellaneous discourses occasionally speaks how Martial Leaders should be qualified, Says he, the Commanders in War and [ as near as can be Commanders in Training Companies) ought to be built upon these three Virtues.
of all the Victories the Romans, thought the best, which was least Stained with Blood, and they were content to let Camillut Triumph although he had not fought.
of all the Victories the Roman, Thought the best, which was least Stained with Blood, and they were content to let Camillut Triumph although he had not fought.
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To the eternal Honour of Caesar, Cicero reports that in all his Commands of the field, there was not found an Ito, but a Veni, as if he had scorned in all his Onsets to be any thing but still a Leader, alwayes teaching by the strongest Authority his own Forwardness, his own Example:
To the Eternal Honour of Caesar, Cicero reports that in all his Commands of the field, there was not found an Ito, but a Veni, as if he had scorned in all his Onsets to be any thing but still a Leader, always teaching by the Strongest authority his own Forwardness, his own Exampl:
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Use II. Then this should teach those that are or may be Teachers, Leaders and Commanders of others (as much as in them lies) to be Carefull, Diligent and Conscientious in the performance of their Duty towards them that are to be Instructed by them:
Use II Then this should teach those that Are or may be Teachers, Leaders and Commanders of Others (as much as in them lies) to be Careful, Diligent and Conscientious in the performance of their Duty towards them that Are to be Instructed by them:
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and if there be as hath been proved so great a Dependance upon a well Ordered & Instructed Militia, consider that you will have but a bad & sore account to give for your neglect & rem•sness in the discharge of your Duty:
and if there be as hath been proved so great a Dependence upon a well Ordered & Instructed Militia, Consider that you will have but a bad & soar account to give for your neglect & rem•sness in the discharge of your Duty:
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It behoves you in some sense more than others, ever to remember and keep in mind that dreadfull sentence against Deceitfull dealers in Gods service, Jer. 48.10. God who is a man of War hath a Curious and a skilfull eye.
It behoves you in Some sense more than Others, ever to Remember and keep in mind that dreadful sentence against Deceitful dealers in God's service, Jer. 48.10. God who is a man of War hath a Curious and a skilful eye.
and when you are upon the Exercise and Instructing them, be conscientious in spending those times and seasons to their best advantage and edification in that Science:
and when you Are upon the Exercise and Instructing them, be conscientious in spending those times and seasons to their best advantage and edification in that Science:
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Of all men you that are Officers and Commanders, FOREMEN, do you see to it, that you be alwayes Foreward and never backward in this great and solemn work. Use III. Another word may be of Exhortation, and that unto all that are Listed under Discipline and Command.
Of all men you that Are Officers and Commanders, FOREMEN, do you see to it, that you be always Forward and never backward in this great and solemn work. Use III. another word may be of Exhortation, and that unto all that Are Listed under Discipline and Command.
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Be Exhorted (in Obedience to God & safety to your selves) to put this Doctrine into practise, viz. Labour now with all Diligence (while you have the time & meanes for Instruction) to approve your selves skilfull and Expert Souldieres.
Be Exhorted (in obedience to God & safety to your selves) to put this Doctrine into practice, viz. Labour now with all Diligence (while you have the time & means for Instruction) to approve your selves skilful and Expert Souldieres.
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You that are of this Company of the Artilery, are indeed Volunteers, which intimates your great desire to become expert in this Art, in that you have been so forward as Voluntarily to List your selves into a Military Body;
You that Are of this Company of the artillery, Are indeed Volunteers, which intimates your great desire to become expert in this Art, in that you have been so forward as Voluntarily to List your selves into a Military Body;
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For it is thy Calling, is it not thy Duty to be Expert in thy Callng? what shou dest thou be so much knowing in as in that which is thine own business.
For it is thy Calling, is it not thy Duty to be Expert in thy Calling? what Should dest thou be so much knowing in as in that which is thine own business.
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2. Consider that thou art not only Lyable to, but under a Curse for thy neglect, carelesness or wilfull ignorance in this work, for this work is the Lords;
2. Consider that thou art not only Liable to, but under a Curse for thy neglect, carelessness or wilful ignorance in this work, for this work is the lords;
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4. Consider, the Enemy growes skilfull to destroy, therefore thou shouldest grow skilfull to defend, upon this account it was that David in the Text Commands them to Teach &c.
4. Consider, the Enemy grows skilful to destroy, Therefore thou Shouldst grow skilful to defend, upon this account it was that David in the Text Commands them to Teach etc.
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Study than to Quit your selves like Men, and to become the Bulwarks of the places where you Live, that so we may be able to say truely of you, what Tertullus said flatteringly concerning Foelix the Governour of Judaea, By You we enjoy great Quietness, which we cannot but Accept alwayes in all places with much Thankfulness. FINIS.
Study than to Quit your selves like Men, and to become the Bulwarks of the places where you Live, that so we may be able to say truly of you, what Tertullus said flatteringly Concerning Felix the Governor of Judaea, By You we enjoy great Quietness, which we cannot but Accept always in all places with much Thankfulness. FINIS.
