Logos agōnios; or, a sermon of the Christian race, preached before His Maiesty at Christ-Church in Oxford, May 9. 1643. By Tho: Barton Master of Arts, and yet Rector of Westminster in Sussex. Whereto is added an advertisement to his country-men, who being misled disaffect the royall cause.
HEB. 12.1. NONLATINALPHABET Let us runne with patience the race that is set before us. THe first word of this verse brings on, from the former Chapter, our resolution thus.
HEBREW. 12.1. Let us run with patience the raze that is Set before us. THe First word of this verse brings on, from the former Chapter, our resolution thus.
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Tria sunt omnia; our Pace, our Patience, our Path. Let us run with patience the race which is set before us. NONLATINALPHABET Let us runne. NONLATINALPHABET admits no Cessation. A violent motion and continued.
Tria sunt omnia; our Pace, our Patience, our Path. Let us run with patience the raze which is Set before us. Let us run. admits no Cessation. A violent motion and continued.
Man is borne unto labour, as the sparkes fly upward. That preceds, & there's no other way to rest, Action is the life of Christianity, as obedience of service. On we must; too soon we cannot: delay we may not. Occasion slipt is hardly recovered.
Man is born unto labour, as the sparks fly upward. That preceds, & there's no other Way to rest, Actium is the life of Christianity, as Obedience of service. On we must; too soon we cannot: Delay we may not. Occasion slipped is hardly recovered.
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The just, they, cease not to runne in the exercise of virtues. 1. First toward the West, in a holy consideration of their naturall corruption, dayly falls,
The just, they, cease not to run in the exercise of Virtues. 1. First towards the West, in a holy consideration of their natural corruption, daily falls,
Who wait upon the Lord renewing their strength mount up with wings as Eagles. Running they wax not weary, nor walking faint. Isa, 40.31. Runners indeed:
Who wait upon the Lord renewing their strength mount up with wings as Eagles. Running they wax not weary, nor walking faint. Isaiah, 40.31. Runners indeed:
whilest he enables us to withstand their folly. Ʋnderstanding, and affection, these right produce zeale, and zeale pleaseth God as love delighteth men.
whilst he enables us to withstand their folly. Ʋnderstanding, and affection, these right produce zeal, and zeal Pleases God as love delights men.
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No variable, or halting, or Snaile-like, or Laodicean motion: yet neither furious nor remisse. A Lyon cannot stop, no Circean dreg, nor Orphean note divert it.
No variable, or halting, or Snail-like, or Laodicean motion: yet neither furious nor remiss. A lion cannot stop, no Circean dreg, nor Orphean note divert it.
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Foure things be little on earth, the Ant, the Conie, the Locust, the Spider, yet are exceeding wise, Prov. 30.24, 25. Silly creatures condemne idle men, and disorderly.
Foure things be little on earth, the Ant, the Conie, the Locust, the Spider, yet Are exceeding wise, Curae 30.24, 25. Silly creatures condemn idle men, and disorderly.
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Rest was Moabs ruine, but the Arke of God did safely passe through the swellings of Iordan. If we enjoyed the former without holinesse, the latter may sanctify us unto happinesse.
Rest was Moabs ruin, but the Ark of God did safely pass through the swellings of Iordan. If we enjoyed the former without holiness, the latter may sanctify us unto happiness.
But my charity much pittieth the simple throng, that, captived in a Smictymnuan snare by Iesuited Priests, runne with a blind zeale to the effusion of their brethrens blood, till they welter in their own.
But my charity much Pitieth the simple throng, that, captived in a Smictymnuan snare by Jesuited Priests, run with a blind zeal to the effusion of their Brothers' blood, till they welter in their own.
Perpetually moving, & strongly, whose Orbe is Celestiall. Whom no worldly allectives may deceive, no fond opinions distract, no adverse fortune frighten;
Perpetually moving, & strongly, whose Orb is Celestial. Whom not worldly allectives may deceive, no found opinions distract, no adverse fortune frighten;
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Others read, per tolerantiam, with durance. As i• Christians were NONLATINALPHABET, Theatrized, or brought forth on a stage of affliction. Heb. 10.33. S. Paul describes how:
Others read, per tolerantiam, with durance. As i• Christians were, Theatrize, or brought forth on a stage of affliction. Hebrew 10.33. S. Paul describes how:
by reproaches, imprisonments, stripes, labours, by perills at home, and abroad, by perills. 2. Cor. 1•. 23, 24. The way of Israel through the Red-sea and Wildernesse;
by Reproaches, imprisonments, stripes, labours, by perils At home, and abroad, by perils. 2. Cor. 1•. 23, 24. The Way of Israel through the Red sea and Wilderness;
for the hopes sake, which is laid up in heaven. And if whom we suffer with, we shall also raigne with him, 2. Tim. 2.12. then there is great use of such patience, that, after the will of God is done, we may receive the reward. Heb. 10.36. Not only he, which taketh not up his crosse, but who also followeth not, is unworthy of mee, saith our Saviour, Mat. 10.38.
for the hope's sake, which is laid up in heaven. And if whom we suffer with, we shall also Reign with him, 2. Tim. 2.12. then there is great use of such patience, that, After the will of God is done, we may receive the reward. Hebrew 10.36. Not only he, which Takes not up his cross, but who also follows not, is unworthy of me, Says our Saviour, Mathew 10.38.
Our translation therefore renders it, with patience rather then constantly. Because there may be constancy without patience, but no patience without constancy.
Our Translation Therefore renders it, with patience rather then constantly. Because there may be constancy without patience, but no patience without constancy.
Si nulla est, quid Religione exornamur? if there be none, why are wee palliated with Religion? We are not maugonized Christians, but graffed into Christ.
Si nulla est, quid Religion exornamur? if there be none, why Are we palliated with Religion? We Are not maugonized Christians, but graffed into christ.
A man of warre, that suffereth poverty: men of understanding which are not set by; and one that returneth from righteousnesse unto sinne. Ecclus. 26.28.
A man of war, that suffers poverty: men of understanding which Are not Set by; and one that returns from righteousness unto sin. Ecclus 26.28.
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For who wants her hath no hope, and without hope, what will we doe, when the Lord shall visit us? Ecclus. 2.14. The hand once put to, may not be taken off the Plough, Luk. 9.62. To it we must, and that, NONLATINALPHABET, daily. v. 23.
For who Wants her hath no hope, and without hope, what will we do, when the Lord shall visit us? Ecclus 2.14. The hand once put to, may not be taken off the Plough, Luk. 9.62. To it we must, and that,, daily. v. 23.
Quadrati lapidis similis debet esse Christianus, a Christian may not be round, but is cut into that forme, wherein he will be ever, and every way firme.
Quadrati Lapidis Similis debet esse Christian, a Christian may not be round, but is Cut into that Form, wherein he will be ever, and every Way firm.
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He wanted no strength, his bones were full of Marrow. Mat. 19.20. His pace was swift, he came running. His course steddy, he kept the high way unto Iesus.
He wanted no strength, his bones were full of Marrow. Mathew 19.20. His pace was swift, he Come running. His course steady, he kept the high Way unto Iesus.
Good master! what shall I doe to inherit eternall life? Yea when Christ had repeated unto him the precepts, it appeared that his life was unspotted. For he answered confidently;
Good master! what shall I do to inherit Eternal life? Yea when christ had repeated unto him the Precepts, it appeared that his life was unspotted. For he answered confidently;
NONLATINALPHABET, one thing thou lackest, saith Christ, v. 21. Shall one saying confound, one blow astonish, one thing discourage thee? Having much thou must have something more:
, one thing thou Lackest, Says christ, v. 21. Shall one saying confound, one blow astonish, one thing discourage thee? Having much thou must have something more:
The Memento of Lots wife, remember her, would not serve our backsliding Ephesus. Power and power superior and inferior, Lords and Pesants, Father and Child, Brother and Brother, Master and Servant, one opposeth another, that the sword may be made drunk in Christian blond.
The Memento of Lots wife, Remember her, would not serve our backsliding Ephesus. Power and power superior and inferior, lords and Peasants, Father and Child, Brother and Brother, Master and Servant, one Opposeth Another, that the sword may be made drunk in Christian blond.
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The losse of temporalls in Gods cause fore-goes and immense weight of glory in Heaven. 'Tis plain, I favour not the Priscillianists, that wave this patience;
The loss of temporals in God's cause foregoes and immense weight of glory in Heaven. It's plain, I favour not the Priscillianists, that wave this patience;
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Nor the abused patience of the Papists, in their voluntary superstitio•s of castigation, by flagellation, peregrination, abstinence, &c. Nor the misled patience of our Catharists, Separatists, Novilists, that most profusely expend their goods, friends, liberties, lives, to infringe the sacred Authority of our Soveraigne Lord the King,
Nor the abused patience of the Papists, in their voluntary superstitio•s of castigation, by flagellation, peregrination, abstinence, etc. Nor the misled patience of our Catharists, Separatists, Novilists, that most profusely expend their goods, Friends, Liberties, lives, to infringe the sacred authority of our Sovereign Lord the King,
NONLATINALPHABET. The race that is set before us. NONLATINALPHABET signifies bickering, and a game, whereat one endeavoureth to surpasse another. Of this were five kinds, NONLATINALPHABET.
. The raze that is Set before us. signifies bickering, and a game, whereat one endeavoureth to surpass Another. Of this were five Kinds,.
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In use, and in our dialect; Dancing, Quo••ing, Tilting, Wrestling, Running. The last is here; and translated stadium, because a place where running is exercised.
In use, and in our dialect; Dancing, Quo••ing, Tilting, Wrestling, Running. The last is Here; and translated stadium, Because a place where running is exercised.
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Per metaphoram the life of a Christian, which Iob termes NONLATINALPHABET, warfare. Iob 7.1. NONLATINALPHABET, full of tryalls, outward and inward. NONLATINALPHABET, without fightings, within feares.
Per metaphoram the life of a Christian, which Job terms, warfare. Job 7.1., full of trials, outward and inward., without fightings, within fears.
The outward agonismata, or tryalls, consist either in the affliction of the body, as sicknesse, imprisonment, &c. Or in the losse of goods, by fraud, extortion, &c. or in both, by persecution, Rebellion, &c. evills tolerated, cryed up,
The outward agonismata, or trials, consist either in the affliction of the body, as sickness, imprisonment, etc. Or in the loss of goods, by fraud, extortion, etc. or in both, by persecution, Rebellion, etc. evils tolerated, cried up,
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The first hath innumerable spirits to overthrow, the second nets in every corner to catch, and the third various concupiscences as flames of fire to consume us.
The First hath innumerable spirits to overthrow, the second nets in every corner to catch, and the third various concupiscences as flames of fire to consume us.
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A strange course this, and to be victorious impossible. Impossible to carnall minds: but if we look unto Iesus, who triumphed over Satan, made the World his footstoole,
A strange course this, and to be victorious impossible. Impossible to carnal minds: but if we look unto Iesus, who triumphed over Satan, made the World his footstool,
and subdued our rebellious flesh, it is, NONLATINALPHABET, an easy yoke, NONLATINALPHABET, a light burthen. Mat. 11.30. Beleeve and all things are possible.
and subdued our rebellious Flesh, it is,, an easy yoke,, a Light burden. Mathew 11.30. Believe and all things Are possible.
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Secondly, pretious, and very great promises are given us, NONLATINALPHABET, that through them ye should be partakers of the Divine nature. 2. Pet. 1.4, 5.
Secondly, precious, and very great promises Are given us,, that through them you should be partakers of the Divine nature. 2. Pet. 1.4, 5.
Nor can Satan, unlesse we yeeld, nor sinne without impneitence, nor any thing without infidelity, separate us from the love of God in Christ Iesus. Rom. 8.39.
Nor can Satan, unless we yield, nor sin without impneitence, nor any thing without infidelity, separate us from the love of God in christ Iesus. Rom. 8.39.
If the Malignants might prevaile, and wee by strong destinie come under their curious torments, what were this NONLATINALPHABET of misery, to that eternall joy before us?
If the Malignants might prevail, and we by strong destiny come under their curious torments, what were this of misery, to that Eternal joy before us?
Because in the execution of the decree are contained as well governing, guiding, &c. as creating, making, &c. He that is NONLATINALPHABET to set forth this race, is also NONLATINALPHABET to provide for the runners.
Because in the execution of the Decree Are contained as well governing, guiding, etc. as creating, making, etc. He that is to Set forth this raze, is also to provide for the runners.
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and set before us in vaine. There is then a government, and therein a conservation. Meanes extraordinary to feed the Israelites with Manna, and ordinary to feed David with bread.
and Set before us in vain. There is then a government, and therein a conservation. Means extraordinary to feed the Israelites with Manna, and ordinary to feed David with bred.
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For NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET make the emphasis full to every one. That and no other. but what that is needs not be repeated. Before; not behind to runne back:
For and make the emphasis full to every one. That and no other. but what that is needs not be repeated. Before; not behind to run back:
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Yet we must runne, and with patience wee. Not as left to our selves, of our selves we are not able. Rom. 9.16. He therefore, that knowes what we want, commands us to aske.
Yet we must run, and with patience we. Not as left to our selves, of our selves we Are not able. Rom. 9.16. He Therefore, that knows what we want, commands us to ask.
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Providentia non to litt causas secandas, sedillis utitur, Predestination is fulfilled by meanes, and the spirit provokes us by the same to accomplish Gods providence.
Providentia non to litt causas secandas, sedillis utitur, Predestination is fulfilled by means, and the Spirit provokes us by the same to accomplish God's providence.
Religion affords man his will in the Work, and God his work in the order. The Souldiers fight, the Generall leads. We runne, Christ guides. God hath his work: Draw me: man his will: We will run after thee. Can. 1.4. I would not torment your patience.
Religion affords man his will in the Work, and God his work in the order. The Soldiers fight, the General leads. We run, christ guides. God hath his work: Draw me: man his will: We will run After thee. Can. 1.4. I would not torment your patience.
As Christ faid unto his Apostles, I may unto you, NONLATINALPHABET, the way ye know. Tis old and good, walke therein that yee may find rest for your soules. Ierem. 6.16.
As christ faid unto his Apostles, I may unto you,, the Way you know. This old and good, walk therein that ye may find rest for your Souls. Jeremiah 6.16.
If that suffice not, King David puts it out of question. I will runne the the waies of thy Commandements, Psal. 119.32. The wayes of the Lord are the works of his Law;
If that suffice not, King David puts it out of question. I will run the the ways of thy commandments, Psalm 119.32. The ways of the Lord Are the works of his Law;
Vnite these, be active in, and constant to them. Doe, and, maugre all opposition, endure. Let the Apostle have his desire, and you shall reap the gaine.
Unite these, be active in, and constant to them. Doe, and, maugre all opposition, endure. Let the Apostle have his desire, and you shall reap the gain.
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Nor the Puritans, that will have no peace on good conditions, therein worse then the Marcionites, and eldest Anabaptists, refusing warre on any termes.
Nor the Puritans, that will have no peace on good conditions, therein Worse then the Marcionites, and eldest Anabaptists, refusing war on any terms.
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But you, whom all the mischiefs in the world may inviron, not ensnare: you possessing your soules in patience shall be crowned with everlasting happinesse.
But you, whom all the mischiefs in the world may environ, not ensnare: you possessing your Souls in patience shall be crowned with everlasting happiness.
True Christians we are inriched with that Iewell, which in quantity, NONLATINALPHABET as the smallest graine, is, NONLATINALPHABET of more value then the whole world. One of us may therewith chase legions of enimies,
True Christians we Are enriched with that Jewel, which in quantity, as the Smallest grain, is, of more valve then the Whole world. One of us may therewith chase legions of enemies,
