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A SERMON made vpon those words of S. Iames, IAM. 4. 7. Resist the Deuill, and he will flee from you.
A SERMON made upon those words of S. James, IAM. 4. 7. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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THe holy Scripture, to the end we might know and well consider the violence & force of the Deuils temptations, likeneth them vnto fierie darts: not only vnto darts, which by reason of their sharpnesse pierce easily;
THe holy Scripture, to the end we might know and well Consider the violence & force of the Devils temptations, likeneth them unto fiery darts: not only unto darts, which by reason of their sharpness pierce Easily;
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but, vnto fierie darts, as which make a way by meanes of their sharpnesse and heat also.
but, unto fiery darts, as which make a Way by means of their sharpness and heat also.
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Againe, to note the difficultie of withstanding his temptations, it likeneth vs to souldiers; and both his tempting vs to sinne,
Again, to note the difficulty of withstanding his temptations, it likeneth us to Soldiers; and both his tempting us to sin,
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and our resisting of the same, vnto a fight or battell, the most violent action in the world, where omni conatures agitur. This then being an vsuall Allegorie in the Scriptures,
and our resisting of the same, unto a fight or battle, the most violent actium in the world, where omni conatures agitur. This then being an usual Allegory in the Scriptures,
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if I shall continue it in handling of this text, it will not I hope seeme strange to any;
if I shall continue it in handling of this text, it will not I hope seem strange to any;
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vnlesse happily themselues be strangers in Gods word which should dwell plentifully amongst vs, and wherewith we ought all to be well acquainted.
unless happily themselves be Strangers in God's word which should dwell plentifully among us, and wherewith we ought all to be well acquainted.
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Resist the Deuill. FIrst of him whom wee are to resist, namely the Deuill: Resist the devil. First of him whom we Are to resist, namely the devil:
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whereby is meant not onely the prince, termed by the Iewes, Beelzebub; but together with him the whole retinue of wicked Spirits, that is, the Dragon and his Angels, as S. Iohn calleth them.
whereby is meant not only the Prince, termed by the Iewes, Beelzebub; but together with him the Whole retinue of wicked Spirits, that is, the Dragon and his Angels, as S. John calls them.
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Hee that heareth of an enemie comming to make warre against him, wil be carefull to know both his strength, with what power he commeth;
He that hears of an enemy coming to make war against him, will be careful to know both his strength, with what power he comes;
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as also his wisdome, how skilfull he is in managing such affaires;
as also his Wisdom, how skilful he is in managing such affairs;
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and lastly, his will and earnestnesse to put in practise that which by his strength and policie he is able to effect:
and lastly, his will and earnestness to put in practice that which by his strength and policy he is able to Effect:
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for accordingly heereunto (if he be wise) hee will prouide to withstand him;
for accordingly hereunto (if he be wise) he will provide to withstand him;
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or else, finding himselfe vnable so to doe, whiles his enemie is yet a great way off, will send Embassadours to intreat of a peace.
or Else, finding himself unable so to do, while his enemy is yet a great Way off, will send ambassadors to entreat of a peace.
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In this our aduersarie then the Deuill, that we also may the better prepare our selues to resist his assaults (for as for truce, there is none to bee taken with such an enemie, whom nothing can content but our euerlasting perdition of soule and body) wee haue to consider both his strength and abilitie to doe vs mischiefe,
In this our adversary then the devil, that we also may the better prepare our selves to resist his assaults (for as for truce, there is none to be taken with such an enemy, whom nothing can content but our everlasting perdition of soul and body) we have to Consider both his strength and ability to do us mischief,
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as also his wisdome, craft and subtiltie;
as also his Wisdom, craft and subtlety;
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and thirdly his will to prosecute that, which by his strength and skill hee is able to bring to passe.
and Thirdly his will to prosecute that, which by his strength and skill he is able to bring to pass.
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Of the strength of our aduersarie. AS touching his strength;
Of the strength of our adversary. AS touching his strength;
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who better knoweth it than that God, which gaue vnto him both his strength & being? And to the end, that wee also might know it,
who better Knoweth it than that God, which gave unto him both his strength & being? And to the end, that we also might know it,
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and the better prepare our selues to with stand his force, he hath giuen him a name which doth shew his nature;
and the better prepare our selves to with stand his force, he hath given him a name which does show his nature;
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for hee is termed a Lion, who is the king of beasts, stronger than any beast of the field which the Lord God hath made.
for he is termed a lion, who is the King of beasts, Stronger than any beast of the field which the Lord God hath made.
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And yet, as though this roaring Lion were not able of himselfe to doe mischiefe enough, hee hath adioined vnto him two confederates, the flesh, and the world.
And yet, as though this roaring lion were not able of himself to doe mischief enough, he hath adjoined unto him two confederates, the Flesh, and the world.
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It is a common saying, Nè Hercules contraduos: and how then should wee be able to encounter with three, either of which three ouercame Hercules,
It is a Common saying, Nè Hercules contraduos: and how then should we be able to encounter with three, either of which three overcame Hercules,
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and all the wicked (I say, wicked) strong men that euer liued? Three enemies so dangerous as these, whereof one, I meane the Deuill, is the prince that ruleth in the aire,
and all the wicked (I say, wicked) strong men that ever lived? Three enemies so dangerous as these, whereof one, I mean the devil, is the Prince that Ruleth in the air,
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and seemeth to haue beset our way to heauen already:
and seems to have beset our Way to heaven already:
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another, I mean the flesh, is within vs, stickes as fast vnto vs as the flesh to the bone,
Another, I mean the Flesh, is within us, sticks as fast unto us as the Flesh to the bone,
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so that we can neuer wholly shake it off, whiles we haue our being in the flesh:
so that we can never wholly shake it off, while we have our being in the Flesh:
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a third, I meane the world, we are in;
a third, I mean the world, we Are in;
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and though wee should take the wings of the morning, and flie into the vttermost parts of the earth,
and though we should take the wings of the morning, and fly into the uttermost parts of the earth,
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yet there also would this our enemie besiege vs round about. One enemie is aboue our heads; another is within vs;
yet there also would this our enemy besiege us round about. One enemy is above our Heads; Another is within us;
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and we are in the third: a threefold cord is hardly broken;
and we Are in the third: a threefold cord is hardly broken;
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and God knoweth, how few of vs are able to breake their bands asunder, and to cast away their cords from vs. That you may the lesse doubt what this Lion with his two consederates by strength is able to bring to passe, take but one example,
and God Knoweth, how few of us Are able to break their bans asunder, and to cast away their cords from us That you may the less doubt what this lion with his two confederates by strength is able to bring to pass, take but one Exampl,
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and that shall be in S. Peter:
and that shall be in S. Peter:
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whom though I doe not acknowledge with the Papists for the strong rocke whereon Christ built his Church (for then,
whom though I do not acknowledge with the Papists for the strong rock whereon christ built his Church (for then,
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when the rocke it selfe was so shaken, what would haue become of the Church built thereupon?) yet with the Disciples I doe acknowledge him for one of the three chiefe among twelue, that were the chiefe among all the rest;
when the rock it self was so shaken, what would have become of the Church built thereupon?) yet with the Disciples I do acknowledge him for one of the three chief among twelue, that were the chief among all the rest;
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and for one againe, whom our Sauiour willed to strengthen others, When thou art conuerted, strengthen thy brethren. Yet, Peter himselfe was not strong enough to wrestle with this roaring Lion,
and for one again, whom our Saviour willed to strengthen Others, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers. Yet, Peter himself was not strong enough to wrestle with this roaring lion,
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but receiued the foile three times on a row. When such a mightie Cedar of the forest is so shaken;
but received the foil three times on a row. When such a mighty Cedar of the forest is so shaken;
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what may the little trees of the field well feare? If any thinke:
what may the little trees of the field well Fear? If any think:
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Wee neuer perceiued the Deuill so to enforce his temptations, as that hee should deserue the name of a Lion for the same. Ans:
we never perceived the devil so to enforce his temptations, as that he should deserve the name of a lion for the same. Ans:
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It is because you slauishly and cowardly yeeld vnto him:
It is Because you slavishly and cowardly yield unto him:
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for certainly the Deuill may truly say of many in these daies, as the Centurion speaketh in the Gospell;
for Certainly the devil may truly say of many in these days, as the Centurion speaks in the Gospel;
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I say to one, Goe; and hee goeth: and to another, Come; and he commeth: and to my seruant, Doe this; and he doth it. I say to one, Go; and he Goes: and to Another, Come; and he comes: and to my servant, Do this; and he does it.
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Hee no sooner tempteth, but wee are ready to obey: and the strength of an enemie is not knowen, before resistance be offered.
He no sooner tempts, but we Are ready to obey: and the strength of an enemy is not known, before resistance be offered.
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When hauing receiued an iniurie, the Deuill tempteth thee to reuenge the same:
When having received an injury, the devil tempts thee to revenge the same:
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when hee prouoketh thee to commit whordome, to steale, or to spend thy time idly, to goe to plaies, to the tauerne, to decke thy body ouermuch, &c. beginne to withstand his temptations,
when he provoketh thee to commit whoredom, to steal, or to spend thy time idly, to go to plays, to the tavern, to deck thy body overmuch, etc. begin to withstand his temptations,
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and then shalt thou soone finde, that hee will fall vpon thee like a Lion indeed,
and then shalt thou soon find, that he will fallen upon thee like a lion indeed,
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so that thou shalt euen be enforced (will thou, nill thou) to yeeld vnto him many times.
so that thou shalt even be Enforced (will thou, nill thou) to yield unto him many times.
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Not only S. Peter hath felt his force, but others also, euen the most stoutest champions of Christs campe.
Not only S. Peter hath felt his force, but Others also, even the most Stoutest champions of Christ camp.
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Wherefore my counsell is with S. Paul;
Wherefore my counsel is with S. Paul;
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Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest hee receiue a fall: for his aduersarie the Deuill is a Lion, Let him that Thinketh he Stands, take heed lest he receive a fallen: for his adversary the devil is a lion,
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and wanteth no strength to ouerturne him, and lay him flat on the ground.
and Wants no strength to overturn him, and lay him flat on the ground.
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Of the wisdome, policie, and craft of our aduersarie. AS touching his wisdome;
Of the Wisdom, policy, and craft of our adversary. AS touching his Wisdom;
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who againe better knoweth it than that God, which gaue him both his wisdome, and being? And to the end wee also might know this, he hath giuen him a name whereby his nature is made manifest:
who again better Knoweth it than that God, which gave him both his Wisdom, and being? And to the end we also might know this, he hath given him a name whereby his nature is made manifest:
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for he is called a Serpent, which is wiser than any beast of the field, that the Lord God hath made.
for he is called a Serpent, which is Wiser than any beast of the field, that the Lord God hath made.
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And not onely so, but an Old Serpent too; as who to his wisdome that hee had by nature, hath adioined long experience. Adde heereunto, his knowledge:
And not only so, but an Old Serpent too; as who to his Wisdom that he had by nature, hath adjoined long experience. Add hereunto, his knowledge:
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for though God only be NONLATINALPHABET, the searcher of the heart and reines;
for though God only be, the searcher of the heart and reins;
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yet is it very probable, that the Deuill knoweth all our words & workes, and can shrewdly ghesse euen at the very thoughts and intents of the heart many times.
yet is it very probable, that the devil Knoweth all our words & works, and can shrewdly guess even At the very thoughts and intents of the heart many times.
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What an aduantage was it for the King of Israel, that the king of Syriaes counsell was reuealed vnto him by the Prophet? When and where we arme,
What an advantage was it for the King of Israel, that the King of Syriaes counsel was revealed unto him by the Prophet? When and where we arm,
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and are prouided to resist, that he knowes well enough: but when and where hee meanes to assault, that we are altogether ignorant of.
and Are provided to resist, that he knows well enough: but when and where he means to assault, that we Are altogether ignorant of.
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The like were, as if an old beaten souldier of long experience in the warres,
The like were, as if an old beaten soldier of long experience in the wars,
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and hauing his eies in his head, should encounter with a fresh water souldier that were starke blinde.
and having his eyes in his head, should encounter with a fresh water soldier that were stark blind.
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What equalitie were there betweene these? That you may the lesse doubt, what this old Serpent by his wisdome, his craft,
What equality were there between these? That you may the less doubt, what this old Serpent by his Wisdom, his craft,
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and skill in these matters, is able to effect, take one only example: and that shall be in Salomon the wise;
and skill in these matters, is able to Effect, take one only Exampl: and that shall be in Solomon the wise;
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I may well say, the wise, who at the first was so wise, that euen dreaming he preferred wisdome before long life, riches,
I may well say, the wise, who At the First was so wise, that even dreaming he preferred Wisdom before long life, riches,
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and the like, which many in these daies, that would be thought wise notwithstanding, will not doe be they neuer so broad awake.
and the like, which many in these days, that would be Thought wise notwithstanding, will not do be they never so broad awake.
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Thus wise was Salomon at the first, and God added vnto him afterward in farre greater abundance:
Thus wise was Solomon At the First, and God added unto him afterwards in Far greater abundance:
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yet Salomon himselfe was not so wise, but that he was deceiued by the old Serpent,
yet Solomon himself was not so wise, but that he was deceived by the old Serpent,
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and ledde out of the right way many yeeres together.
and led out of the right Way many Years together.
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He now that thinks himselfe no wiser than Salomon, hath good cause to be very circumspect:
He now that thinks himself no Wiser than Solomon, hath good cause to be very circumspect:
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and hee that thinkes himselfe wiser than Salomon was, hath I thinke farre greater cause, as heereby bewraying the greatnesse of his follie. If any say:
and he that thinks himself Wiser than Solomon was, hath I think Far greater cause, as hereby bewraying the greatness of his folly. If any say:
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Wee neuer perceiued the Deuill to vse such craft and sleights for the bringing of his purpose to passe. Ans:
we never perceived the devil to use such craft and sleights for the bringing of his purpose to pass. Ans:
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It i• … because you want either care o• … wit to obserue him.
It i• … Because you want either care o• … wit to observe him.
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Watch and ward about your selues day and night continually, as the children of this world being wise in their generation vse to doe, the enemie being so neere at hand:
Watch and ward about your selves day and night continually, as the children of this world being wise in their generation use to do, the enemy being so near At hand:
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and then, if you haue any eies in your head, you may easily perceiue what varietie of stratagems he vseth, what ambushments hee laieth for you in euery place.
and then, if you have any eyes in your head, you may Easily perceive what variety of stratagems he uses, what ambushments he Layeth for you in every place.
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Consider I pray, how much cunning some craftie Hannibal hath attained within the space of forty yeeres:
Consider I pray, how much cunning Some crafty Hannibal hath attained within the Molle of forty Years:
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and know, that the Deuil by nature a Serpent hath had continual practise day and night for almost six thousand yeeres together.
and know, that the devil by nature a Serpent hath had continual practice day and night for almost six thousand Years together.
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There is none of vs, but he hath aforetime dealt with the like disposition, and knowes already where wee are weakest, and how wee may be most easily foyled.
There is none of us, but he hath aforetime dealt with the like disposition, and knows already where we Are Weakest, and how we may be most Easily foiled.
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If hee cannot preuaile when wee are in companie and haue counsell about vs;
If he cannot prevail when we Are in company and have counsel about us;
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hee will set vpon vs when we are alone, as he did vpon our mother Eue:
he will Set upon us when we Are alone, as he did upon our mother Eue:
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if in the light we will not yeeld, he will lay for vs in the darke, when we shall thinke;
if in the Light we will not yield, he will lay for us in the dark, when we shall think;
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No man seeth vs: and the Highest will not remember our sinnes: If of himselfe he can doe no good, No man sees us: and the Highest will not Remember our Sins: If of himself he can do no good,
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then will he set our wiues, children or friends against vs; and thus a mans wife becomes a Tempter or Satan vnto her husband;
then will he Set our wives, children or Friends against us; and thus a men wife becomes a Tempter or Satan unto her husband;
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for, Get thee behind me Satan, said Christ to Peter, when hee was tempted by him.
for, Get thee behind me Satan, said christ to Peter, when he was tempted by him.
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If by no meanes hee can cause vs to commit wickednesse in our owne persons;
If by no means he can cause us to commit wickedness in our own Persons;
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then our children or seruants shall act it, and wee shall not forbid them, whereby wee our selues become guilty:
then our children or Servants shall act it, and we shall not forbid them, whereby we our selves become guilty:
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for, Malum qui non prohibet cùm potest, iubet. The Deuill it seemes could not cause Ahab to murther Naboth:
for, Malum qui non Prohibet cùm potest, iubet. The devil it seems could not cause Ahab to murder Naboth:
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nay, rather than hee would so doe, Ahab seemes willing to kill himselfe; for hee would eat no bread.
nay, rather than he would so do, Ahab seems willing to kill himself; for he would eat no bred.
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But Iezabel promiseth to giue that, which her husband would buy: and Naboth being slaine, vp (saith she) take possession, for Naboth is dead.
But Jezebel promises to give that, which her husband would buy: and Naboth being slain, up (Says she) take possession, for Naboth is dead.
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What though Naboth were dead? Shall wee thinke that Ahab was his heyre? Yet he goes to take possession: and thus Ahab slew Naboth;
What though Naboth were dead? Shall we think that Ahab was his heir? Yet he Goes to take possession: and thus Ahab slew Naboth;
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Hast thou killed, and also gotten possession? saith Elijah to him.Hast thou killed, and also got possession? Says Elijah to him.
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Infinite (deare brother) infinite are the sleights and stratagems of this our subtle enemie:
Infinite (deer brother) infinite Are the sleights and stratagems of this our subtle enemy:
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and that God which opened Elishaes seruants eyes, enlighten the eyes of thy minde, that thou maist both see and shun them.
and that God which opened Elisha's Servants eyes, enlighten the eyes of thy mind, that thou Mayest both see and shun them.
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My counsell againe shall bee with S. Paul;
My counsel again shall be with S. Paul;
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Worke ou• your saluation with feare and trembling: for our aduersarie and Deuill is an old Serpent, Work ou• your salvation with Fear and trembling: for our adversary and devil is an old Serpent,
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and wants no subtiltie to worke and procure our destruction.
and Wants no subtlety to work and procure our destruction.
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Of the will and earnestnesse of our aduersarie to doe vs mischiefe. AMong men there are three speciall motiues to make 〈 ◊ 〉.
Of the will and earnestness of our adversary to do us mischief. AMong men there Are three special motives to make 〈 ◊ 〉.
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One is, a desire of enlarging their dominions and increasing their wealth:
One is, a desire of enlarging their Dominions and increasing their wealth:
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which most preuailed with that king, who told a Philosopher, that he purposed to l•ui• an armie,
which most prevailed with that King, who told a Philosopher, that he purposed to l•ui• an army,
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and to set vpon another prince neere adioining. The Philosopher demanding, what hee would doe, when he had subdued that countrey:
and to Set upon Another Prince near adjoining. The Philosopher demanding, what he would do, when he had subdued that country:
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his answer was, that then he would increase his armie, neither did doubt of bringing another dominion vnder his subiection. Thus many times:
his answer was, that then he would increase his army, neither did doubt of bringing Another dominion under his subjection. Thus many times:
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at length the Philosopher demanding, what he would doe when hee had subdued all those countries •e spake of:
At length the Philosopher demanding, what he would do when he had subdued all those countries •e spoke of:
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the king makes him answer, that then he would returne to his owne kingdome, and liue at case, eat, drinke, and be merry. Wherunto the Philosopher replies:
the King makes him answer, that then he would return to his own Kingdom, and live At case, eat, drink, and be merry. Whereunto the Philosopher replies:
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And what letteth (O King) but that you may thus doe without hazarding your person and kingdome, the euent of •ar•• being alwaies vncertaine? But thus wee see, what mooued him to warre • although indeed this 〈 ◊ 〉 no perpetuall motiue, at length hee would haue giuen ouer, and liued in peace.
And what lets (Oh King) but that you may thus do without hazarding your person and Kingdom, the event of •ar•• being always uncertain? But thus we see, what moved him to war • although indeed this 〈 ◊ 〉 no perpetual motive, At length he would have given over, and lived in peace.
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Another principall motiue, hath beene ambition and a desire of vaine glory: which it seemeth most preuailed with Alexander the great;
another principal motive, hath been ambition and a desire of vain glory: which it seems most prevailed with Alexander the great;
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who hearing a Philosopher discoursing of I know not how many worlds besides this, brast forth into teares;
who hearing a Philosopher discoursing of I know not how many world's beside this, braced forth into tears;
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and the reason was, because as yet hee had not subdued one world.
and the reason was, Because as yet he had not subdued one world.
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It seemeth, this his ambitious humour would haue been a perpetuall motiue, and haue caused him ambire terras continually, seeking to conquer all.
It seems, this his ambitious humour would have been a perpetual motive, and have caused him ambire terras continually, seeking to conquer all.
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But of all other, the greatest motiue vnto warre, hath beene hatred and malice. It is a true saying, Odium hoc ••um habet boni, quod sibimet plurimùm affert mali;
But of all other, the greatest motive unto war, hath been hatred and malice. It is a true saying, Odium hoc ••um habet boni, quod sibimet plurimùm affert mali;
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hatred, enuie, and malice hath this one onely good propertie, because as a viper it hurteth him in whose bowels it is bred and nourished.
hatred, envy, and malice hath this one only good property, Because as a viper it hurteth him in whose bowels it is bred and nourished.
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But it is found too true by experience, that it hath beene the greatest cause of hurt to others. Inuidus alterius rebu• macrescit opimis:
But it is found too true by experience, that it hath been the greatest cause of hurt to Others. Inuidus alterius rebu• macrescit opimis:
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and how then will hee labour to make another mans good to pine and vanish away? The greedie king,
and how then will he labour to make Another men good to pine and vanish away? The greedy King,
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and ambitious Alexander will shew some pitie, and their passions being more gentle, they shall not be carried so violently:
and ambitious Alexander will show Some pity, and their passion being more gentle, they shall not be carried so violently:
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but when malice driues forward, and destruction onely is intended, there must needs be deadly warre.
but when malice drives forward, and destruction only is intended, there must needs be deadly war.
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Now, what should mooue our aduersarie the Deuill thus to affault vs with his fierie darts continually? I cannot thinke it to be ambition in him;
Now, what should move our adversary the devil thus to affault us with his fiery darts continually? I cannot think it to be ambition in him;
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much lesse any hope of bettering his estate: for I am not of their opinion, which terme hell the Deuils kingdome;
much less any hope of bettering his estate: for I am not of their opinion, which term hell the Devils Kingdom;
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I rather take it to be his prison, where himselfe together with all those that he hath taken captiue shall be tormented eternally. I rather take it to be his prison, where himself together with all those that he hath taken captive shall be tormented eternally.
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But would you know what it is? Surelie, the deadly hatred, and extreme malice which hee beareth vs;
But would you know what it is? Surely, the deadly hatred, and extreme malice which he bears us;
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and this, partly for our Creators sake, and partly for our own, God wee know cast him downe from heauen:
and this, partly for our Creators sake, and partly for our own, God we know cast him down from heaven:
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and seeing he cannot wreake his anger on God himselfe, hee seekes to wreake it on man, that is, on Gods likenes.
and seeing he cannot wreak his anger on God himself, he seeks to wreak it on man, that is, on God's likeness.
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Man was made, if not to fill vp the places of the Angels which fell, yet to ascend vp to heauen from whence they fell: Man was made, if not to fill up the places of the Angels which fell, yet to ascend up to heaven from whence they fell:
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wherfore no maruell, though the Deuill cast stumbling blockes in our way, and doe his best,
Wherefore no marvel, though the devil cast stumbling blocks in our Way, and do his best,
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or worst rather, to hinder our iourney thither.
or worst rather, to hinder our journey thither.
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Whatsoeuer the matter bee, that as you haue heard of his might and skill, you might the lesse doubt of his will also to doe mischiefe, doe but consider his owne words in the first of Iob. Being there demanded by God, whence he came:
Whatsoever the matter be, that as you have herd of his might and skill, you might the less doubt of his will also to do mischief, do but Consider his own words in the First of Job Being there demanded by God, whence he Come:
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I came (saith hee) from compassing the earth to and fro, and from walking thorow it. I Come (Says he) from compassing the earth to and from, and from walking thorough it.
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Hee did not only compasse the earth in one part; but, to and fro, this way and that way:
He did not only compass the earth in one part; but, to and from, this Way and that Way:
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neither did hee compasse or goe about it only, but, He walked thorow it too, and sifted euery corner within the same.
neither did he compass or go about it only, but, He walked thorough it too, and sifted every corner within the same.
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Indeed, true it is, hee doth not heere tell vs, wherefore he tooke such paines and was so busie, hee concealeth that:
Indeed, true it is, he does not Here tell us, Wherefore he took such pains and was so busy, he concealeth that:
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but the holy Ghost hath else-where reuealed it for our good, that we might the better beware of him.
but the holy Ghost hath elsewhere revealed it for our good, that we might the better beware of him.
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Your aduersarie the Deuill (saith S. Peter) goeth about as a roaring Lion, seeking whom he may deuoure. Your adversary the devil (Says S. Peter) Goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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Heere wee finde wherefore hee goeth about, or (to vse his owne words) compasseth the earth to and fro,
Here we find Wherefore he Goes about, or (to use his own words) Compasseth the earth to and from,
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and walketh thorow it, namely, to bring all men that liue vpon the face of the earth vnto euer lasting perdition.and walks thorough it, namely, to bring all men that live upon the face of the earth unto ever lasting perdition.
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It is reported of one Esrem, a deuout and religious man, that in a vision hee saw the whole world and euery corner thereof, set full of nets to catch men in,
It is reported of one Esrem, a devout and religious man, that in a vision he saw the Whole world and every corner thereof, Set full of nets to catch men in,
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and at euery of them a Deuill watching ready to deuoure the prey when it was taken.
and At every of them a devil watching ready to devour the prey when it was taken.
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Whether any man had euer my such vision I cannot affirme:
Whither any man had ever my such vision I cannot affirm:
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but surely, as S. Augustine telleth vs in his booke of heauenly meditations, The Deuill hath laid snares inriches, snares in pouertie, snares in meat, snares in drinke, in pleasure snares, in sléepe snares, and snares in watching;
but surely, as S. Augustine Telleth us in his book of heavenly meditations, The devil hath laid snares inriches, snares in poverty, snares in meat, snares in drink, in pleasure snares, in sleep snares, and snares in watching;
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hee hath laid snares in our words, snares in our •••kes, snares in all our waies, and God knoweth how many of vs are daily taken in those snares? In a word:he hath laid snares in our words, snares in our •••kes, snares in all our ways, and God Knoweth how many of us Are daily taken in those snares? In a word:
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hee goeth about, hee compasseth the earth to and fro;
he Goes about, he Compasseth the earth to and from;
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and walketh thorow it, seeking earnestly, not only as a roaring Lion by might and strength,
and walks thorough it, seeking earnestly, not only as a roaring lion by might and strength,
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but also as an old Serpent by craft and subtiltie, by his snares, nets; and traps, whom hee may bring to the pit of destruction.
but also as an old Serpent by craft and subtlety, by his snares, nets; and traps, whom he may bring to the pit of destruction.
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Bee a man neuer so mightie, so craftie ▪ and maliciously bent against another;
Bee a man never so mighty, so crafty ▪ and maliciously bent against Another;
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yet being a man he must spend some time in procuring things necessarie, some time in vsing them,
yet being a man he must spend Some time in procuring things necessary, Some time in using them,
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and a great part of his time in sleepe:
and a great part of his time in sleep:
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againe, be hee a man and not a beast, the greatest part of all, in the seruice of God and procuring the saluation of his foule.
again, be he a man and not a beast, the greatest part of all, in the service of God and procuring the salvation of his foul.
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But the Deuill is past hope of being saued, his head is not troubled with such matters, his eies neither slumber not sleepe:
But the devil is past hope of being saved, his head is not troubled with such matters, his eyes neither slumber not sleep:
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he hath nothing else to doe day and night, but to worke the woe of carelesse ma•• that scarce once in a day so much as thinkes of him ▪ Suppose now ▪ that some mightie man,
he hath nothing Else to do day and night, but to work the woe of careless ma•• that scarce once in a day so much as thinks of him ▪ Suppose now ▪ that Some mighty man,
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and politicke, should bend himselfe wholly to procure the ouerthrow of some man of meane estates were it not a wonder but hee should bring his purpose to passe? God of his mercie grant vs grace well to consider of it,
and politic, should bend himself wholly to procure the overthrow of Some man of mean estates were it not a wonder but he should bring his purpose to pass? God of his mercy grant us grace well to Consider of it,
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and in time to looke about vs:
and in time to look about us:
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for as there are very few that shall enter in at the strait gate, so they shall one day finde, that they were euen miraculously preserued from the clawes of this deuouring Dragon.
for as there Are very few that shall enter in At the strait gate, so they shall one day find, that they were even miraculously preserved from the claws of this devouring Dragon.
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Not then to stand any longer in laying open the nature of this our aduersarie: consider only his names giuen him in the Scripture;
Not then to stand any longer in laying open the nature of this our adversary: Consider only his names given him in the Scripture;
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and they declare it well enough. He is called Satan, i. an aduersarie, to shew the hatred he beareth to mankinde:
and they declare it well enough. He is called Satan, i. an adversary, to show the hatred he bears to mankind:
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he is called a Tempter, because he sheweth his hatred principally in tempting vs to sinne:
he is called a Tempter, Because he shows his hatred principally in tempting us to sin:
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hee is termed a Lion, because he wants no strength;
he is termed a lion, Because he Wants no strength;
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as also an old Serpent, because hee wants no craft, to bring his temptations, and other his mischieuous imaginations to an end:
as also an old Serpent, Because he Wants no craft, to bring his temptations, and other his mischievous Imaginations to an end:
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he is called a Deuill, i.
he is called a devil, i.
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an accuser, because hauing tempted vs to sinne and preuailed, he will afterwards accuse vs for the same,
an accuser, Because having tempted us to sin and prevailed, he will afterwards accuse us for the same,
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though himselfe were the causer thereof: lastly, he is termed Abaddon, i. destroying, because he walketh about continually, seeking by all means whom he may deuoure.
though himself were the causer thereof: lastly, he is termed Abaddon, i. destroying, Because he walks about continually, seeking by all means whom he may devour.
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And now, Ab vno disce omnes: such as the old Dragon himselfe is, such are all his wicked Angels.
And now, Ab vno Disce omnes: such as the old Dragon himself is, such Are all his wicked Angels.
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Hauing then so many, so mightie, so craftie and malicious aduersaries, it standeth euery man vpon to prouide himselfe in the best manner hee can, that hee may bee able to resist his force;
Having then so many, so mighty, so crafty and malicious Adversaries, it Stands every man upon to provide himself in the best manner he can, that he may be able to resist his force;
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for no truce (as I said) is to bee taken with such an enemie, whom nothing will satisfie in any sort,
for no truce (as I said) is to be taken with such an enemy, whom nothing will satisfy in any sort,
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but our endlesse torments in the like which burneth with fire and brimstone;
but our endless torments in the like which burns with fire and brimstone;
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Of the manner how we are to resist the Deuill: and first, of the weapons wherewith we are to arme our selues.
Of the manner how we Are to resist the devil: and First, of the weapons wherewith we Are to arm our selves.
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THere is a learned man of our time, which holdeth it to be very probable, that the Deuils are sometime h••r• with a bullet, arrow,
THere is a learned man of our time, which holds it to be very probable, that the Devils Are sometime h••r• with a bullet, arrow,
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or such like flying thorow the aire: which opinion of his hee groundeth partly on the Fathers, and partly on reason.
or such like flying thorough the air: which opinion of his he groundeth partly on the Father's, and partly on reason.
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Of the Fathers (he saith) there haue beene, which haue so thought heeretofore. Whereunto (supposing that some haue beene of that opinion) my answer is; that howsoeuer.
Of the Father's (he Says) there have been, which have so Thought heretofore. Whereunto (supposing that Some have been of that opinion) my answer is; that howsoever.
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I well know the Fathers are but children in respect of the Apostles; yet notwithstanding I attribute much to their iudgment in any matter:
I well know the Father's Are but children in respect of the Apostles; yet notwithstanding I attribute much to their judgement in any matter:
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and though much, yet induced not so much neither, as that I would build my faith vpon them.
and though much, yet induced not so much neither, as that I would built my faith upon them.
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The Fathers I willingly acknowledge all of them were men both godly and learned, and which haue very well deserued of the Church of God:
The Father's I willingly acknowledge all of them were men both godly and learned, and which have very well deserved of the Church of God:
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but though they were learned men, and besides that godly men too;
but though they were learned men, and beside that godly men too;
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yet an opinion of some of them may not carrie away our beliefe without further reason:
yet an opinion of Some of them may not carry away our belief without further reason:
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It is no wrong to them, nor rashnesse in vs, if vpon occasion wee say of them also, Humanum est lab• errare, decipi.
It is no wrong to them, nor rashness in us, if upon occasion we say of them also, Humanum est lab• errare, decipi.
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Not then to stand longer heereupon, I come to the other ground of his opinion, which is reason:
Not then to stand longer hereupon, I come to the other ground of his opinion, which is reason:
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that forasmuch as those wicked Spirits are sensible substances, when any such substance is parted asunder:
that forasmuch as those wicked Spirits Are sensible substances, when any such substance is parted asunder:
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by any meanes, it must needs bee painfull;
by any means, it must needs be painful;
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and this hee thinketh doth sometime befal them, a bullet flying through the aire, where they are most conversant, the Deuill being termed the Prince that there ruleth. Ans: The former being granted;
and this he Thinketh does sometime befall them, a bullet flying through the air, where they Are most conversant, the devil being termed the Prince that there Ruleth. Ans: The former being granted;
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I can hardly belieue that euer the latter doth befal the Dragon or his Angels: for either by their strength and power they doe repell and beat backe the bullet;
I can hardly believe that ever the latter does befall the Dragon or his Angels: for either by their strength and power they do repel and beatrice back the bullet;
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or else by their swiftnesse they doe eschew it; or l•stly, by their tenuitie and thinnesse they doe rather pierce it, than it them.
or Else by their swiftness they do eschew it; or l•stly, by their tenuity and thinness they do rather pierce it, than it them.
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If this be granted, I cannot see but that the good Angels also must needs bee subiect to the like inconueniences:
If this be granted, I cannot see but that the good Angels also must needs be Subject to the like inconveniences:
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for they are ministring Spirits sent into this world for the good of Gods chosen, and are said to compasse the godly about.
for they Are ministering Spirits sent into this world for the good of God's chosen, and Are said to compass the godly about.
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But indeed, experience doth sufficiently teach the contrarie:
But indeed, experience does sufficiently teach the contrary:
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for the Angels both good and bad, are Spirituall substances ▪ like as our soules are.
for the Angels both good and bad, Are Spiritual substances ▪ like as our Souls Are.
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If now a man be〈 … 〉 through with a bullet, or runne through with a sword;
If now a man be〈 … 〉 through with a bullet, or run through with a sword;
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it would seeme harsh to say; that his soule were hurt thereby. That which hurteth the bodie, hurteth no• the soule; and contrariwise:
it would seem harsh to say; that his soul were hurt thereby. That which hurteth the body, hurteth no• the soul; and contrariwise:
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vnlesse it be per accident. Surely, if this were so, then it seemeth wee might resist the Deuil with g〈 … 〉 with swords, and such like weapons:
unless it be per accident. Surely, if this were so, then it seems we might resist the devil with g〈 … 〉 with swords, and such like weapons:
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but indeed such as one aduersarie is, such most our weapons be; our aduersarie is a Spirit, and the weapons of our w••f•re, must not be carnall, but spirituall.
but indeed such as one adversary is, such most our weapons be; our adversary is a Spirit, and the weapons of our w••f•re, must not be carnal, but spiritual.
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The Papists haue di〈 … 〉 weapons to withstand and driue away Deuils; but they are of their owne making, of their owne inuention:
The Papists have di〈 … 〉 weapons to withstand and driven away Devils; but they Are of their own making, of their own invention:
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namely, The signe of the Crosse; a Crucifix hung about their necks, and the like.
namely, The Signen of the Cross; a Crucifix hung about their necks, and the like.
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Neither is it vnknowen, that some of them being thus armed (whereas otherwise they durst not,
Neither is it unknown, that Some of them being thus armed (whereas otherwise they durst not,
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for they are a Nation much afraid of Spirits) haue been bold to walke through darke and fearfull places:
for they Are a nation much afraid of Spirits) have been bold to walk through dark and fearful places:
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and indeed these are weapons very wel befitting those that walke in the darke. St. Paul our Generall, the Apostle of vs Gentiles, was better skilled in these matters,
and indeed these Are weapons very well befitting those that walk in the dark. Saint Paul our General, the Apostle of us Gentiles, was better skilled in these matters,
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and hee willeth the Ephesians to put on the whole armour of God (not the armour of man,
and he wills the Ephesians to put on the Whole armour of God (not the armour of man,
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whether invented by man, (or otherwise) and marke his reason:
whither invented by man, (or otherwise) and mark his reason:
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for we wrestle not (saith hee) against flesh and blood, which if we did, carnal weapons might serue the turne;for we wrestle not (Says he) against Flesh and blood, which if we did, carnal weapons might serve the turn;
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but against principalities, against powers, against the worldly gouernours, the princes of the darknesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesses in high places.
but against principalities, against Powers, against the worldly Governors, the Princes of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in high places.
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Our armour then must bee the armour of God, as indeed being the onely armour of proofe against such aduersaries:
Our armour then must be the armour of God, as indeed being the only armour of proof against such Adversaries:
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and this armour must be whole also, to couer euery part, lest they should haue any aduantage finding any part naked.
and this armour must be Whole also, to cover every part, lest they should have any advantage finding any part naked.
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In battels of this world, I read of helmets, shields, brigandines, &c. and it is said of Goliath, that he had bookes of brasse vpon his legs.
In battles of this world, I read of helmets, shields, brigandines, etc. and it is said of Goliath, that he had books of brass upon his legs.
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But St. Paul, knowing what a dangerous enemie one must encounter withall, willeth vs to arme our feet also;
But Saint Paul, knowing what a dangerous enemy one must encounter withal, wills us to arm our feet also;
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And your feet (saith hee) sh•d with the preparation of the Gospell of place: And your feet (Says he) sh•d with the preparation of the Gospel of place:
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lest otherwise, in steed of running the way of Gods commandements, they become feet swift to shed blood. For whereas being wounded by the darts of man, they become flow & bleed themselues:
lest otherwise, in steed of running the Way of God's Commandments, they become feet swift to shed blood. For whereas being wounded by the darts of man, they become flow & bleed themselves:
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being wounded with the fiery darts of the Deuill, they become swift to shed the bloud of other men.
being wounded with the fiery darts of the devil, they become swift to shed the blood of other men.
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It stands then euery Christian souldiour vpon to put on the whole armour of his God:
It Stands then every Christian soldier upon to put on the Whole armour of his God:
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but yet indeed among those sundry weapons mentioned by our Apostle, I would most specially commend three vnto you.
but yet indeed among those sundry weapons mentioned by our Apostle, I would most specially commend three unto you.
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Whereof one is a weapon of defence, I meane, the shield of faith; Aboue all, take the shield of faith, whereby yet may quench all the fie••• darts of the Deuill. Another •• weapon of offence, I meane, the sword of the Spirit;
Whereof one is a weapon of defence, I mean, the shield of faith; Above all, take the shield of faith, whereby yet may quench all the fie••• darts of the devil. another •• weapon of offence, I mean, the sword of the Spirit;
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And take the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. And take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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A third is a weapon endued with strange and wonderful properties, for it hardneth the shield of faith,
A third is a weapon endued with strange and wondered properties, for it Hardeneth the shield of faith,
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and giueth an edge to the sword of the Spirit, and this is, Prayer:
and gives an edge to the sword of the Spirit, and this is, Prayer:
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Pray alwaies 〈 ◊ 〉 all manner of prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watch there vnto with all perseuerance. Pray always 〈 ◊ 〉 all manner of prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watch there unto with all perseverance.
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Of the shield of faith.
Of the shield of faith.
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TAke the shield of faith, that is, put your trust in God, and depend onely on his prouidence.TAke the shield of faith, that is, put your trust in God, and depend only on his providence.
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This weapon, though needfull for all men and at all times; yet would I principally commend vnto two sorts of men.
This weapon, though needful for all men and At all times; yet would I principally commend unto two sorts of men.
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One is those, which are in any great bodily danger, as penurie sicknesse, imprisonment, and the like:
One is those, which Are in any great bodily danger, as penury sickness, imprisonment, and the like:
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I would haue them take the shield of faith into their hands;
I would have them take the shield of faith into their hands;
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and not doubt but the Lord in his good time will deliuer them out of all their miseries, according to that saying of holy Scripture, Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord deliuereth them out of all.
and not doubt but the Lord in his good time will deliver them out of all their misery's, according to that saying of holy Scripture, Many Are the Troubles of the righteous, but the Lord Delivereth them out of all.
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After that our Sauiour had fasted fortie dayes and fortie nights, he then waxed hungry: which occasion the Deuill taking hold of, came to assault or tempt him, saying:
After that our Saviour had fasted fortie days and fortie nights, he then waxed hungry: which occasion the devil taking hold of, Come to assault or tempt him, saying:
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If thou be the sonne of God, command that these stones bee made bread. As who would say: If thou be the son of God, command that these stones be made bred. As who would say:
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Thou hast fasted a long time, and now are hungry: heere thou art in a wildernesse, where no food can bee gotten:
Thou hast fasted a long time, and now Are hungry: Here thou art in a Wilderness, where no food can be got:
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thy father seemeth vtterly to haue forsaken thee: wherfore rely no longer vpon him;
thy father seems utterly to have forsaken thee: Wherefore rely no longer upon him;
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but shift for thy selfe, and if thou be the sonne of God, command these stones to be made bread to satisfie thine hungry appetite.
but shift for thy self, and if thou be the son of God, command these stones to be made bred to satisfy thine hungry appetite.
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Indeed, true it is, that Christ took vnto him the shield of faith and manfully withstood this assault;
Indeed, true it is, that christ took unto him the shield of faith and manfully withstood this assault;
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•e both knew and belieued that man did not liue by bread onely, but by euery word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
•e both knew and believed that man did not live by bred only, but by every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God.
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But how few are there which haue, grace to follow this example of our Captaine? Abraham (we see) though the father of the faithfull,
But how few Are there which have, grace to follow this Exampl of our Captain? Abraham (we see) though the father of the faithful,
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yet forgat to take vnto him the shield of faith, being as he thought in danger of loosing his life ▪ and put more confidence in a lye,
yet forgot to take unto him the shield of faith, being as he Thought in danger of losing his life ▪ and put more confidence in a lie,
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than he did in God himselfe.
than he did in God himself.
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And when he was demanded the reason hereof, he said ▪ I thought, surely the feare of God is not: in this place.
And when he was demanded the reason hereof, he said ▪ I Thought, surely the Fear of God is not: in this place.
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What needed Abraham to care, whether the feare of God were in that place or not;
What needed Abraham to care, whither the Fear of God were in that place or not;
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had he considered that the power of God was in that and all other places;
had he considered that the power of God was in that and all other places;
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If m•n doe not feare God, they teach vs by their example much lesse to feare men.
If m•n do not Fear God, they teach us by their Exampl much less to Fear men.
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But indeed, this is the frailty of vs all:
But indeed, this is the frailty of us all:
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for what is the matter, wherefore being sicke, or in want, &c. wee run to sorcerers, fall to stealing,
for what is the matter, Wherefore being sick, or in want, etc. we run to sorcerers, fallen to stealing,
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and seeke to relieue our selues by vnlawfull meanes;
and seek to relieve our selves by unlawful means;
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but onely because wee cast away the shield of faith, and distrust the goodnesse of that God, who is onely good,
but only Because we cast away the shield of faith, and distrust the Goodness of that God, who is only good,
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yea goodnesse it selfe? I know well what flesh and blood are heere •ont to say for themselues:
yea Goodness it self? I know well what Flesh and blood Are Here •ont to say for themselves:
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namely, that they doe not see by reason how they should escape that danger, depending onely on Gods prouidence, and vsing lawfull meanes.
namely, that they do not see by reason how they should escape that danger, depending only on God's providence, and using lawful means.
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But (o man) what art thou, that thus bindest the hands of thy God,
But (oh man) what art thou, that thus bindest the hands of thy God,
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and restrainest his power? Wil he (thinkest thou) bee beholding to the Deuill for the safegard of his children? It is all one with him to saue without means as by means:
and restrainest his power? Wil he (Thinkest thou) be beholding to the devil for the safeguard of his children? It is all one with him to save without means as by means:
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and how dost thou know, whether hee then intendeth miraculously to relieue thee, (as hee fed Elijah,
and how dost thou know, whither he then intends miraculously to relieve thee, (as he fed Elijah,
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and deliuered Peter out of prison) when thou doest not see by reason how it should come to passe? But now, rather than God should thus doe,
and Delivered Peter out of prison) when thou dost not see by reason how it should come to pass? But now, rather than God should thus do,
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and thereby make his power knowen, whereby men might be induced to glorifie his name; thou wilt preuent him by seeking helpe at the Deuils hands.
and thereby make his power known, whereby men might be induced to Glorify his name; thou wilt prevent him by seeking help At the Devils hands.
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What an intollerable iniurie is this to Almightie God? Lord lay not this sinne to our charge at that day;
What an intolerable injury is this to Almighty God? Lord lay not this sin to our charge At that day;
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but grant vnto vs thy grace, in all our wants and necessities to take vnto vs the shield of faith, put our trust in thee,
but grant unto us thy grace, in all our Wants and necessities to take unto us the shield of faith, put our trust in thee,
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and depend only on thy prouidence.
and depend only on thy providence.
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A second sort of men, vnto whom I would most specially commend this weapon, are those which labour vnder the heauie burthen of their sins,
A second sort of men, unto whom I would most specially commend this weapon, Are those which labour under the heavy burden of their Sins,
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and thinke their temptations to drunkennesse, whoredome, pride, couetousnesse, reuenge, and the like, so strong; as that they shal hardly, if euer, bee able to ouercome them.
and think their temptations to Drunkenness, whoredom, pride, covetousness, revenge, and the like, so strong; as that they shall hardly, if ever, be able to overcome them.
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Indeed, that hardly, it must not seeme strange;
Indeed, that hardly, it must not seem strange;
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for as may appealle by that is said before, wee haue a dangerous enemie to deale withall:
for as may appeal by that is said before, we have a dangerous enemy to deal withal:
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but yet, let to man cast away the shield of faith, and vtterly despaire of victorie in the end.
but yet, let to man cast away the shield of faith, and utterly despair of victory in the end.
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Was not the seed of the woman promised;
Was not the seed of the woman promised;
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which should 〈 … 〉se the Serpents head? Who also hath bruised its for when hee had sent forth his Captaines, I mean, his Apostles,
which should 〈 … 〉se the Serpents head? Who also hath Bruised its for when he had sent forth his Captains, I mean, his Apostles,
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and other Disciples, to preach the Gospell of the kingdome;
and other Disciples, to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom;
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among whom were the two sons of thunder, hee saw Satan fall downe from heauen like lightning before the thunder.
among whom were the two Sons of thunder, he saw Satan fallen down from heaven like lightning before the thunder.
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Againe, St. Iohn saw a battel in heauen:
Again, Saint John saw a battle in heaven:
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Mithael & his Angels fought with the Dragon and his Angels, and • … reuailed against them.
Mithael & his Angels fought with the Dragon and his Angels, and • … reuailed against them.
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Indeed, •••e not to thinke, that Micha• … l (by interpretation, who is as God?) or Christ and the good Angels did then skirmish in the aire with the Deuill and those wicked Angels:
Indeed, •••e not to think, that Micha• … l (by Interpretation, who is as God?) or christ and the good Angels did then skirmish in the air with the devil and those wicked Angels:
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if any man so imagineth, hee is deceiued; hee dreameth as it were, for this was a vision onely.
if any man so imagineth, he is deceived; he dreameth as it were, for this was a vision only.
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But by this vision ▪ as by the place of Scripture before alledged, is shewed the victorie of our Captaine ouer sin and Satan, vnder whose banner wee manfully fighting shall likewise ouercome,
But by this vision ▪ as by the place of Scripture before alleged, is showed the victory of our Captain over since and Satan, under whose banner we manfully fighting shall likewise overcome,
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as sundry of Christs faithfull souldiours haue found by experience, and among others S. Augustine, who telleth vs asmuch of himselfe before his conversion ▪ Surely,
as sundry of Christ faithful Soldiers have found by experience, and among Others S. Augustine, who Telleth us as of himself before his conversion ▪ Surely,
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when all the Deuils other fiery darts are quenched, I meane, I when a man by the grace of God doth fully purpose in his heart to forsake his whordome, drunkennes, &c ▪ then commonly will the Enemie striue to perswade him, that he is so wholly giuen to these enormities,
when all the Devils other fiery darts Are quenched, I mean, I when a man by the grace of God does Fully purpose in his heart to forsake his whoredom, Drunkenness, etc. ▪ then commonly will the Enemy strive to persuade him, that he is so wholly given to these enormities,
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as that it were in vaine for him to purpose any amendment, hee doth but kicke against the pricke,
as that it were in vain for him to purpose any amendment, he does but kick against the prick,
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and euen striue against the streame.
and even strive against the stream.
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But assure thy selfe (deare brother) if thou canst resist this temptation, and belieue thou shalt haue the victory, thou shalt finde that saying of thy Master true;
But assure thy self (deer brother) if thou Canst resist this temptation, and believe thou shalt have the victory, thou shalt find that saying of thy Master true;
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All things are possible to him that belieueth. Who would haue thought that little Dauid with a sling and a stone should haue conquered that mighty gi•••, being armed from top to •••? And yet we know how soon hee preuailed: All things Are possible to him that Believeth. Who would have Thought that little David with a sling and a stone should have conquered that mighty gi•••, being armed from top to •••? And yet we know how soon he prevailed:
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for indeed what said •e? Thou commest to me with a sword, a speare, and a shield;
for indeed what said •e? Thou Comest to me with a sword, a spear, and a shield;
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but I come vnto thee in the name of the Lord of Hostes. And at another time:but I come unto thee in the name of the Lord of Hosts. And At Another time:
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They came about mee like bees; but they were quenched as a fire of thornes; for in the name of the Lord I shall destroy them. They Come about me like Bees; but they were quenched as a fire of thorns; for in the name of the Lord I shall destroy them.
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Howsoeuer then of thy selfe, thou art not able to encounter with thine enemies;
Howsoever then of thy self, thou art not able to encounter with thine enemies;
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yet goe against them in the name of the Lord, and more shall hold with thee than are against thee:
yet go against them in the name of the Lord, and more shall hold with thee than Are against thee:
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comè their darts, their temptations, about thee as thicke as bees, yet shall they not fasten the sting of death in thee,
comè their darts, their temptations, about thee as thick as Bees, yet shall they not fasten the sting of death in thee,
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but in the name of the Lord, thou shalt ouercome them.
but in the name of the Lord, thou shalt overcome them.
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Our helpe standeth in the name of the Lord, which hath made heauen and earth, both soule and bodie,
Our help Stands in the name of the Lord, which hath made heaven and earth, both soul and body,
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and knoweth how to deliuer both out of my their extremities whatsoeuer only, let vs,
and Knoweth how to deliver both out of my their extremities whatsoever only, let us,
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whether afflicted in body or minde, take vnto vs the Shield of faith, put our trust in him,
whither afflicted in body or mind, take unto us the Shield of faith, put our trust in him,
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and make him our shield and buckler.
and make him our shield and buckler.
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Of the sword of the Spirit.
Of the sword of the Spirit.
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THis weapon our Sauiour Christ being tempted by the Deuill tooke vnto him three times together:
THis weapon our Saviour christ being tempted by the devil took unto him three times together:
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for the Deuill assaulting him thrise on a row, he thrise resisted his assaults with the word of God, It is written &c. And surely it were to bee wished that we in these daies both could and would follow this example of our Lord and Master.
for the devil assaulting him thrice on a row, he thrice resisted his assaults with the word of God, It is written etc. And surely it were to be wished that we in these days both could and would follow this Exampl of our Lord and Master.
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Indeed, there is happily some difference betweene the Deuils tempting of Christ and vs, as touching the manner,
Indeed, there is happily Some difference between the Devils tempting of christ and us, as touching the manner,
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for it should seeme that hee tempted Christ by word of mouth, as likewise hee did our mother Eue heretofore;
for it should seem that he tempted christ by word of Mouth, as likewise he did our mother Eue heretofore;
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whereas hee tempteth vs commonly by suggesting euill thoughts to our mindes:
whereas he tempts us commonly by suggesting evil thoughts to our minds:
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but yet I see no reason, wherefore wee may not likewise withstand our aduersarie with the sword of the Spirit, the word of God.
but yet I see no reason, Wherefore we may not likewise withstand our adversary with the sword of the Spirit, the word of God.
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As suppose, that a man be tempted to distrust Gods prouidence, and therevpon to fall to stealing, coosening, oppressing of the poore, and the like:
As suppose, that a man be tempted to distrust God's providence, and thereupon to fallen to stealing, cozening, oppressing of the poor, and the like:
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let him presently call to minde, how that it is written, God clotheth the grasse of the field; and feedeth the foules of the aire;
let him presently call to mind, how that it is written, God clotheth the grass of the field; and feeds the fowls of the air;
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and are not we better than these? Againe:and Are not we better than these? Again:
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It not the life more worth than meat, and the bodie than rayment? Seing then God hath freely giuen vnto euery man both life and bodie;It not the life more worth than meat, and the body than raiment? Sing then God hath freely given unto every man both life and body;
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how should he not likewise giue meat and rayment, which are of lesse value? If a man be tempted to couetousnesse and confidence in worldly wealth:
how should he not likewise give meat and raiment, which Are of less valve? If a man be tempted to covetousness and confidence in worldly wealth:
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then let him remember how that it is written; Mans life standeth not in the abundance of the things that hee possesseth. And againe;
then let him Remember how that it is written; men life Stands not in the abundance of the things that he Possesses. And again;
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Thou foole, this night shall they take away thy soule from thee, and then whose shall that be which thou hast gathered together? If a man be tempted to presume of Gods mercy, Thou fool, this night shall they take away thy soul from thee, and then whose shall that be which thou hast gathered together? If a man be tempted to presume of God's mercy,
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and thereupon boldly to commit sinne, to steale, to bee drunken, &c. then let him straightway thinke within himselfe:
and thereupon boldly to commit sin, to steal, to be drunken, etc. then let him straightway think within himself:
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it is surely written, The soule that sinneth shall dye the death. Againe:
it is surely written, The soul that Sinneth shall die the death. Again:
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Ʋerily I say vnto you, that at the day of iudgment men shall giue accounts of euery idle word that they speake. Ʋerily I say unto you, that At the day of judgement men shall give accounts of every idle word that they speak.
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If a man, seeing the grieuousnesse of his sinnes, bee tempted to despaire: then let him call to minde, how that it is written;
If a man, seeing the grievousness of his Sins, be tempted to despair: then let him call to mind, how that it is written;
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Gods mercy is infinite: hee delighteth in mercy; and no maruell, for hee is the Father of mercies, and a father wee know delights in his children. God's mercy is infinite: he delights in mercy; and no marvel, for he is the Father of Mercies, and a father we know delights in his children.
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Thus you see, how after the example of our Captaine, wee may resist the Deuill with the sword of the Spirit.
Thus you see, how After the Exampl of our Captain, we may resist the devil with the sword of the Spirit.
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This being so, what may wee thinke of our Papists, that goe about to bereaue the common people of this so needfull a weapon;
This being so, what may we think of our Papists, that go about to bereave the Common people of this so needful a weapon;
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and in steed of the holy Scriptures, Gods word, send them to dumbe Images, calling them Lay-mens bookes? For seeing these Images haue hands, and handle not, neither can defend themselues against Spiders and such like vermin;
and in steed of the holy Scriptures, God's word, send them to dumb Images, calling them Laymen's books? For seeing these Images have hands, and handle not, neither can defend themselves against Spiders and such like vermin;
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how should they teach vs to handle the sword of the Spirit, and defend our selues against our spirituall aduersarie? The Papists say, in disgrace of this weapon, that the Deuill assaulted Christ therewith.
how should they teach us to handle the sword of the Spirit, and defend our selves against our spiritual adversary? The Papists say, in disgrace of this weapon, that the devil assaulted christ therewith.
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Indeed, we finde, that when our Sauiour had resisted the Deuill twice with the word of God:
Indeed, we find, that when our Saviour had resisted the devil twice with the word of God:
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how that hee then would needes take it into his hands likewise, hoping to wound Christ with his owne weapon,
how that he then would needs take it into his hands likewise, hoping to wound christ with his own weapon,
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and came vpon him with, It is written, that hee sball giue his Angels, &c. But they should haue considered, that our Sauiour would not let goe his weapon for all that,
and Come upon him with, It is written, that he sball give his Angels, etc. But they should have considered, that our Saviour would not let go his weapon for all that,
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but euen then also resisted him with, It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. To let the Papists alone:
but even then also resisted him with, It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. To let the Papists alone:
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what may wee well thinke of many amongst vs in these daies, which haue no more care to come to the Church, to heare and read the holy Scriptures? Is it because they thinke themselues skilfull enough to handle the sword of the Spirit already? If any man be wise in his owne opinion, let him become a foole, that so hee may be wise:
what may we well think of many among us in these days, which have no more care to come to the Church, to hear and read the holy Scriptures? Is it Because they think themselves skilful enough to handle the sword of the Spirit already? If any man be wise in his own opinion, let him become a fool, that so he may be wise:
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if any thinkes himselfe skilfull enough already, let him learne to know his owne vnskilfulnesse, that so in time hee may become skilfull in some measure.
if any thinks himself skilful enough already, let him Learn to know his own unskilfulness, that so in time he may become skilful in Some measure.
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But, I feare me, I know what the matter is: the sword of the Spirit hath not as yet wounded them;
But, I Fear me, I know what the matter is: the sword of the Spirit hath not as yet wounded them;
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for were they once pricked in their hearts therewith (as they were vnto whom St. Peter preached the word) they would I make no question, haue a better opinion of it, than now they haue.
for were they once pricked in their hearts therewith (as they were unto whom Saint Peter preached the word) they would I make no question, have a better opinion of it, than now they have.
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God grant, that they may once feele the vertue of this two-edged sword cutting backward, that so they may more carefully learne how to vse it forward against their aduersarie the Deuill.
God grant, that they may once feel the virtue of this two-edged sword cutting backward, that so they may more carefully Learn how to use it forward against their adversary the devil.
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Of Prayer.
Of Prayer.
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AS we read, that Christ being set vpon by the Tempter, thrise with stood him with the sword of the Spirit:
AS we read, that christ being Set upon by the Tempter, thrice with stood him with the sword of the Spirit:
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so likewise doe we finde, that St. Paul in the like case had recourse three times vnto this weapon.
so likewise do we find, that Saint Paul in the like case had recourse three times unto this weapon.
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There was giuen vnto me (saith he) a prick in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, &c. and I besought the Lord thrise, that it might depart from me, or flee away. There was given unto me (Says he) a prick in the Flesh, the Messenger of Satan to buffet me, etc. and I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me, or flee away.
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Indeed, this weapon of all others I would most specially commend vnto euery Christian souldiour; for I know whereof we be made, how that wee are but flesh and blood,
Indeed, this weapon of all Others I would most specially commend unto every Christian soldier; for I know whereof we be made, how that we Are but Flesh and blood,
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and our aduersarie is a Spirit, whose temptations are strong, whose darts are fiery and pierce easily.
and our adversary is a Spirit, whose temptations Are strong, whose darts Are fiery and pierce Easily.
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But let our aduersarie be a Spirit: wee know that the holy Ghost is the Spirit of power;
But let our adversary be a Spirit: we know that the holy Ghost is the Spirit of power;
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& If (saith Christ) ye can giue good gifts vnto your children;
& If (Says christ) you can give good Gifts unto your children;
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how much rather shall your heauenly Father giue the holy Ghost to those that aske it of him? Let our aduersarie be a Lion; neuer so strong: how much rather shall your heavenly Father give the holy Ghost to those that ask it of him? Let our adversary be a lion; never so strong:
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we know that Christ our Captaine is the Lion of the Tribe of Iudah;
we know that christ our Captain is the lion of the Tribe of Iudah;
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and if we aske, of his fulnesse wee shall receiue, that being strengthned in the inner man, we shall be able to encounter with this roaring Lion.
and if we ask, of his fullness we shall receive, that being strengthened in the inner man, we shall be able to encounter with this roaring lion.
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Let him againe be an old Serpent, neuer so politicke and craftie:
Let him again be an old Serpent, never so politic and crafty:
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we know, that Christ our leader is the wisdome of his Father; and if we aske of his fulnes wee shall receiue, that being become wise as Serpents, wee shall not be deceiued by this old Serpent,
we know, that christ our leader is the Wisdom of his Father; and if we ask of his fullness we shall receive, that being become wise as Serpents, we shall not be deceived by this old Serpent,
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and led out of the right way. When the Deuill would needs haue tried the Disciples to the vttermost;
and led out of the right Way. When the devil would needs have tried the Disciples to the uttermost;
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our Sauiour told Peter of it, and said;
our Saviour told Peter of it, and said;
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Behold Satan hath desired you to winnow you as wheat; but I haue praied for thee that thy faith faile not. Behold Satan hath desired you to winnow you as wheat; but I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not.
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Beloued, Satan is still Satan, that is, an aduersary to mankind:
beloved, Satan is still Satan, that is, an adversary to mankind:
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hee seeketh as earnestly to winnow Christs faithfull Disciples as wheat at this day as euer he did.
he seeks as earnestly to winnow Christ faithful Disciples as wheat At this day as ever he did.
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Whereas then our Lord and Master sometimes praied for Peter and no doubt for the rest of his Disciples:
Whereas then our Lord and Master sometime prayed for Peter and no doubt for the rest of his Disciples:
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let now euery true Disciple learne to pray for himselfe, lest his enemy triumph ouer him.
let now every true Disciple Learn to pray for himself, lest his enemy triumph over him.
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For surely this praier is it, which hardneth the shield of faith, that the Deuils fiery darts doe not pierce it.
For surely this prayer is it, which Hardeneth the shield of faith, that the Devils fiery darts do not pierce it.
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This praier againe is it, which giueth an edge to the sword of the spirit, that therewith wee may wound our spirituall aduersary.
This prayer again is it, which gives an edge to the sword of the Spirit, that therewith we may wound our spiritual adversary.
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Though the Shield of faith, & the sword of the Spirit, will not many times serue the turne;
Though the Shield of faith, & the sword of the Spirit, will not many times serve the turn;
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as what true Christian hath not to his great griefe often found by experience? Yet I am verily perswaded, there is scarce that man, which being set vpon by the Deuill,
as what true Christian hath not to his great grief often found by experience? Yet I am verily persuaded, there is scarce that man, which being Set upon by the devil,
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and tempted to lye, steale, forsweare, oppresse, &c. that hath bowed his knees, and falling downe asked help of God;
and tempted to lie, steal, forswear, oppress, etc. that hath bowed his knees, and falling down asked help of God;
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but God hath bowed the heauens, and come downe to succour him in his distresse. Peter, though one of the chiefe Apostles;
but God hath bowed the heavens, and come down to succour him in his distress. Peter, though one of the chief Apostles;
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yet may denie his Master, & with swearing, and cursing too. Dauid, though a man after Gods owne heart;
yet may deny his Master, & with swearing, and cursing too. David, though a man After God's own heart;
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yet may much wrong a man made after Gods owne likenesse: hee may commit adulterie, and take away his wife:
yet may much wrong a man made After God's own likeness: he may commit adultery, and take away his wife:
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he may make him drunken, & take away his reason: he may commit murther, & take away his life.
he may make him drunken, & take away his reason: he may commit murder, & take away his life.
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But if Peter or Dauid being tempted to sinne, had had so much grace as presently to haue run vnto God by prayer;
But if Peter or David being tempted to sin, had had so much grace as presently to have run unto God by prayer;
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I can hardly beleeue, they had so soone been ouertaken, or receiued such a shamefull ouerthrow.
I can hardly believe, they had so soon been overtaken, or received such a shameful overthrow.
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When Moses lifted vp his hands, Israel preuailed: but when hee let his hands downe, then indeed Amaleck had the vpper hand. To conclude then this point:
When Moses lifted up his hands, Israel prevailed: but when he let his hands down, then indeed Amalek had the upper hand. To conclude then this point:
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of all the weapons mentioned by St. Paul Eph. 6. I most commend vnto you these three, the shield of faith; the sword of the Spirit,
of all the weapons mentioned by Saint Paul Ephesians 6. I most commend unto you these three, the shield of faith; the sword of the Spirit,
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and Prayer, as being most worthy (I take it) alwayes to be had in a readinesse:and Prayer, as being most worthy (I take it) always to be had in a readiness:
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and of the three, this last, I meane Prayer, as being chiefe I thinke amongst the three worthyes.
and of the three, this last, I mean Prayer, as being chief I think among the three worthies.
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Watch, and pray, lest yee enter into temptation. Watch, and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
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2. When we are to beginne to resist.
2. When we Are to begin to resist.
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THe second point in the manner of our resistance, is when we are to beginne to withstand our aduersary:
THe second point in the manner of our resistance, is when we Are to begin to withstand our adversary:
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for indeed the time is principally to bee obserued in all our enterprises, and of all others most especially in waging of warre.
for indeed the time is principally to be observed in all our enterprises, and of all Others most especially in waging of war.
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As touching the time then when we are to begin this fight, it is, In the beginning: and this twofold.
As touching the time then when we Are to begin this fight, it is, In the beginning: and this twofold.
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First, in the beginning of our liues: and thus in the daies of the Israelites, God commanded to circumcise the eighth day:
First, in the beginning of our lives: and thus in the days of the Israelites, God commanded to circumcise the eighth day:
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before the children knew good or euill, they must submit themselues vnto God, and promise obedience vnto his commandements.
before the children knew good or evil, they must submit themselves unto God, and promise Obedience unto his Commandments.
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Thus againe we vse to baptise our children very young, where they are signed with the signe of the crosse in token that hereafter they shall fight manfully vnder Christs banner against the world, the flesh, and the Deuill.
Thus again we use to baptise our children very young, where they Are signed with the Signen of the cross in token that hereafter they shall fight manfully under Christ banner against the world, the Flesh, and the devil.
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Indeed •t was a custome in S. Augustines time to deferre their baptisme vntill twenty yeeres or vpwards (as is before mentioned,) That so they might with greater honestie (as they thought) follow their owne hearts desire,
Indeed •t was a custom in S. Augustine's time to defer their Baptism until twenty Years or upwards (as is before mentioned,) That so they might with greater honesty (as they Thought) follow their own hearts desire,
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and wallow in all kind of abominations: but this custome that godly father disliketh and worthily.
and wallow in all kind of abominations: but this custom that godly father disliketh and worthily.
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For, Quo semel est imbuta recens, &c. looke with what liquor a vessell is seasoned whiles it is yet greene, it will rellish of the same a long time after:
For, Quo semel est imbuta recens, etc. look with what liquour a vessel is seasoned while it is yet green, it will relish of the same a long time After:
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and doe not wee see by daily experience, that what way a young plant is bowed, it will grow that way when it is old? If whiles we are yet young plants, wee be bowed the right way;
and do not we see by daily experience, that what Way a young plant is bowed, it will grow that Way when it is old? If while we Are yet young plants, we be bowed the right Way;
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then commonly when wee are old, wee bow downe to God, and resist the temptations of the Deuill:
then commonly when we Are old, we bow down to God, and resist the temptations of the devil:
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but if we are then bowed the wrong way;
but if we Are then bowed the wrong Way;
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wee afterward, euen to our liues end, vsually how downe to Mammon, and resist the good inspirations of Gods Spirit.
we afterwards, even to our lives end, usually how down to Mammon, and resist the good inspirations of God's Spirit.
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Wherefore, let those which haue young children, take heed they bring them vp in the instruction and information of the Lord.
Wherefore, let those which have young children, take heed they bring them up in the instruction and information of the Lord.
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Iosephus reporteth of the children among the Iewes, that no sooner they could speake almost,
Iosephus Reporteth of the children among the Iewes, that no sooner they could speak almost,
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but they had Moses Jaw at their fingers end, they were presently taught to handle the sword of the Spirit.
but they had Moses Jaw At their fingers end, they were presently taught to handle the sword of the Spirit.
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I greatly feare mee, lest those young children of the Iewes shal one day rise vp in iudgement,
I greatly Fear me, lest those young children of the Iewes shall one day rise up in judgement,
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and condemne, not onely the young, but the old children also among Christians;
and condemn, not only the young, but the old children also among Christians;
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who be they neuer so old, yet remaine still children in vnderstanding, and know not how so much as to strike one blow with this weapon aright,
who be they never so old, yet remain still children in understanding, and know not how so much as to strike one blow with this weapon aright,
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and as they ought to doe. Againe, let those which are yet young, take good heed vnto themselues betimes.
and as they ought to do. Again, let those which Are yet young, take good heed unto themselves betimes.
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I haue written vnto you young men (saith Saint Iohn) because yee are strong, in faith; I have written unto you young men (Says Saint John) Because ye Are strong, in faith;
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and the word of God abideth in you, you are armed with the sword of the Spirit;and the word of God Abideth in you, you Are armed with the sword of the Spirit;
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and yee haue ouercome that wicked out, the Deuill. But S. Iohn and his young men are dead long agoe:and ye have overcome that wicked out, the devil. But S. John and his young men Are dead long ago:
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nay rather, I write vnto you young men, because you are weake, and vnarmed, without either the shield of faith or sword of the Spirit:
nay rather, I write unto you young men, Because you Are weak, and unarmed, without either the shield of faith or sword of the Spirit:
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and are so farre from ouercomming that wicked one, as that you thinke your selues as yet free and at your libertie to continue his seruants for a season.
and Are so Far from overcoming that wicked one, as that you think your selves as yet free and At your liberty to continue his Servants for a season.
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If we now speake to you of fighting against the vaine pleasures of the world, the lusts of the flesh, and the like:
If we now speak to you of fighting against the vain pleasures of the world, the Lustiest of the Flesh, and the like:
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you put vs off to old age, when the strong men shall bow themselues, and when you are not commonly so weake in body as in minde.
you put us off to old age, when the strong men shall bow themselves, and when you Are not commonly so weak in body as in mind.
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But if you will needs be the Deuils seruants so long;
But if you will needs be the Devils Servants so long;
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take heed, lest he then challenge you for his slaues, and so binde you hand and foot,
take heed, lest he then challenge you for his slaves, and so bind you hand and foot,
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as that you shall not be able so much as once to offer any resistance: surely, daily and lamentable experience teacheth no lesse.
as that you shall not be able so much as once to offer any resistance: surely, daily and lamentable experience Teaches no less.
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Secondly, we must resist in the beginning of euery temptation thorowout the whole course of our liues:
Secondly, we must resist in the beginning of every temptation throughout the Whole course of our lives:
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for it is easier to keepe the enemie foorth of the land, whiles he is without;
for it is Easier to keep the enemy forth of the land, while he is without;
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than when he is once entred, to driue him backe againe.
than when he is once entered, to driven him back again.
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It is the policie of this old Serpent at the first to tempt a man to sinne once only;
It is the policy of this old Serpent At the First to tempt a man to sin once only;
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as once to steale, once to forsweare, once to commit whoredome, &c. and a man shal thinke with himselfe;
as once to steal, once to forswear, once to commit whoredom, etc. and a man shall think with himself;
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God be mercifull to me this once onely, and I will not doe the like againe for to gaine the whole world. But assure thy selfe;
God be merciful to me this once only, and I will not do the like again for to gain the Whole world. But assure thy self;
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if the strong man once preuaile, he will twise as easie preuaile the second time, and thrise as easie the third time, and the oftner still the more easily:
if the strong man once prevail, he will twice as easy prevail the second time, and thrice as easy the third time, and the oftener still the more Easily:
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vntill at length it grow to a custome, and so past recouery.
until At length it grow to a custom, and so passed recovery.
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Can the blacke Moore (saith Ieremie) change his skinne? or the Leopard his spots? Then may yee doe good, that are accustomed to doe euill. As who would say: Can the black More (Says Ieremie) change his skin? or the Leopard his spots? Then may ye do good, that Are accustomed to do evil. As who would say:
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It is as easie for a blacke Moore to change his skinne, and a Leopard his spots;
It is as easy for a black More to change his skin, and a Leopard his spots;
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as it is for a man accustomed to euill, to learne euer to doe well: and were not this then a miracle? The reason is euident:
as it is for a man accustomed to evil, to Learn ever to do well: and were not this then a miracle? The reason is evident:
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for, Consuetudo peccandi tollit sensum peccati; A custome in sinning taketh away the sense of sinne;
for, Consuetudo Peccandi Tollit sensum peccati; A custom in sinning Takes away the sense of sin;
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so that what at the first seemed abominable, in time will seeme no sinne at all,
so that what At the First seemed abominable, in time will seem no sin At all,
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or at least wise very tolerable. Nay, as S. Augustine telleth vs, Consuetudo est fabricata natura; Custome is a framed nature:
or At least wise very tolerable. Nay, as S. Augustine Telleth us, Consuetudo est fabricata Nature; Custom is a framed nature:
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one nature we bring with vs into the world, and another euery man frameth vnto himselfe by a continuall custome.
one nature we bring with us into the world, and Another every man frameth unto himself by a continual custom.
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How difficult now must it needs be for the naturall man to lay away nature? Surely, Naturam expellas furcâ licet, vsque recurret.
How difficult now must it needs be for the natural man to lay away nature? Surely, Naturam expellas furcâ licet, vsque recurret.
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Yeeld not then by subiection to the Deuill, no not once onely:
Yield not then by subjection to the devil, no not once only:
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though the strong man would make thee beleeue, that if he may be suffered once to get into the house, he will be gone by and by,
though the strong man would make thee believe, that if he may be suffered once to get into the house, he will be gone by and by,
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yet take heed lest he claime possession of that roome euer after.
yet take heed lest he claim possession of that room ever After.
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Yea, at the first the Deuill will not commonly tempt a man to any great villany:
Yea, At the First the devil will not commonly tempt a man to any great villainy:
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Nemo repentè fit turpissimus, no man becommeth extreme wicked on the sudden, but by degrees, by little and little.Nemo repentè fit turpissimus, no man becomes extreme wicked on the sudden, but by Degrees, by little and little.
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And the first Ahab shall but too greedily couet Naboths vineyard:
And the First Ahab shall but too greedily covet Naboth's vineyard:
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though he be a king, he shall not goe about to wrest it from him by law, much lesse shall he take it from him by violence:
though he be a King, he shall not go about to wrest it from him by law, much less shall he take it from him by violence:
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nay, he shall offer him a better for it, or else the worth of it in money.
nay, he shall offer him a better for it, or Else the worth of it in money.
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Who would haue thought a Deuill had beene heere? But Ahab knew too well the commodiousnes of Naboths vineyard,
Who would have Thought a devil had been Here? But Ahab knew too well the commodiousness of naboths vineyard,
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before hee knew well enough, whether Naboth were willing to leaue it, and what followed? Ahab tooke from Naboth both life and vineyard too without mony or mony-worth.
before he knew well enough, whither Naboth were willing to leave it, and what followed? Ahab took from Naboth both life and vineyard too without money or money-worth.
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At the first happily thou shalt be tempted onely to reade loue bookes: afterward thou shalt haue eies full of adulterie, and a mouth too:
At the First happily thou shalt be tempted only to read love books: afterwards thou shalt have eyes full of adultery, and a Mouth too:
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then shalt thou fall to wanton daliances: and the end is whoredome and adultery. A man hath iniured thee:
then shalt thou fallen to wanton dalliances: and the end is whoredom and adultery. A man hath injured thee:
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should the Deuill at the first tempt thee to murder him? Hee hath no hope to preuaile:
should the devil At the First tempt thee to murder him? He hath no hope to prevail:
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wherefore at the first thou shalt onely thinke with thy selfe. Such a man hath wronged me;
Wherefore At the First thou shalt only think with thy self. Such a man hath wronged me;
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I will surely goe reason the matter with him: then shalt thou reason so long, till at length thou grow vnreasonable;
I will surely go reason the matter with him: then shalt thou reason so long, till At length thou grow unreasonable;
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and from reasoning thou shalt fall to railing, and from words to blowes, whereupon ensueth bloudshed, and murder sometimes.
and from reasoning thou shalt fallen to railing, and from words to blows, whereupon ensueth bloodshed, and murder sometime.
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We see what a great flame one little sparke doth kindle.
We see what a great flame one little spark does kindle.
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If Dauid had knowen, whereunto his looking on a woman would haue brought him in the end, I perswade my selfe hee would haue turned away his eies from beholding vanitie.
If David had known, whereunto his looking on a woman would have brought him in the end, I persuade my self he would have turned away his eyes from beholding vanity.
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Principijs obsta; resist then in the beginning:Principijs obsta; resist then in the beginning:
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consider that the Deuill is a Serpent, and if hee can get in his head, he will easily wring in his whole body, taile and all;
Consider that the devil is a Serpent, and if he can get in his head, he will Easily wring in his Whole body, tail and all;
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and then take heed, lest he fasten the sting of death in thee, whereof thou shalt hardly,
and then take heed, lest he fasten the sting of death in thee, whereof thou shalt hardly,
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if euer, be able to recouer. I end with that of S. Paul; Giue no place to the Deuill.
if ever, be able to recover. I end with that of S. Paul; Give no place to the devil.
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3. Where wee must beginne to resist. 3. Where we must begin to resist.
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EVery man is more addicted vnto some sinnes, than hee is to others •there is none but hath a right eie to bee pulled out;
EVery man is more addicted unto Some Sins, than he is to Others •there is none but hath a right eye to be pulled out;
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a right hand to be cut off, and cast away: the temptations of the Deuill are stronger with euery man some waies, than others againe.
a right hand to be Cut off, and cast away: the temptations of the devil Are Stronger with every man Some ways, than Others again.
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It is now a profitable question, where a man were best to beginne to resist the Deuils temptations.
It is now a profitable question, where a man were best to begin to resist the Devils temptations.
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And whereas some happily would giue counsell first to set vpon our lesser sinnes, the Deuils weakest temptations;
And whereas Some happily would give counsel First to Set upon our lesser Sins, the Devils Weakest temptations;
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and by degrees, hauing subdued them, to withstand his strongest assaults, to redresse those sinne which are as our right hand vnto vs:
and by Degrees, having subdued them, to withstand his Strongest assaults, to redress those sin which Are as our right hand unto us:
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I, for my part, am of a cleane, contrary minde in this matter. When on a time in a great assemblie, a question was mooued touching reformation;
I, for my part, am of a clean, contrary mind in this matter. When on a time in a great assembly, a question was moved touching Reformation;
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a great part thought best to reforme the abuses which were rife among the common people first,
a great part Thought best to reform the Abuses which were rife among the Common people First,
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and then consequently to see what was amisse among the nobilitie, and to redresse that in like manner afterward. But one stepping vp, said;
and then consequently to see what was amiss among the Nobilt, and to redress that in like manner afterwards. But one stepping up, said;
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Non à minoribus, sed • m••oribus: for indeed, when superiours are once wholly reformed, inferiours are halfe;Non à minoribus, sed • m••oribus: for indeed, when superiors Are once wholly reformed, inferiors Are half;
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as who are ready to follow and imitate them, whereas the contrary i• seldome seene. What this man thought touching the generall reformation of a Common-wealth;
as who Are ready to follow and imitate them, whereas the contrary i• seldom seen. What this man Thought touching the general Reformation of a Commonwealth;
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that I thinke touching the particular reformation of euery priuate man: begin not with the lesser, but with the greater.
that I think touching the particular Reformation of every private man: begin not with the lesser, but with the greater.
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It was politikely done of the king of Aram, when he commanded his Captaines, saying; Fight neither with small, nor great, saue against the king of Israel only.
It was politicly done of the King of Aram, when he commanded his Captains, saying; Fight neither with small, nor great, save against the King of Israel only.
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And doe wee not see, when Dauid had cut off Goliahs head, how the other Philistims betooke them to their heeles,
And do we not see, when David had Cut off Goliath's head, how the other philistines betook them to their heals,
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and fled away, the Israelites ioifully pursuing them? My counsell then (gentle Reader) vnto thee is, that thou looke out, which way the Deuill is strongest with thee,
and fled away, the Israelites joyfully pursuing them? My counsel then (gentle Reader) unto thee is, that thou look out, which Way the devil is Strongest with thee,
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and what sinne it is which thou art most giuen vnto, which biddeth defiance as it were to all the good motions of Gods Spirit,
and what sin it is which thou art most given unto, which bids defiance as it were to all the good motions of God's Spirit,
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whether it be couetousnesse, whoredome, drunkennesse, pride, &c. and then take vnto thee the sword of the Spirit, Gods word, which saith, that no couetous person, whoremaster, &c. shall inherit the kingdome of heauen.
whither it be covetousness, whoredom, Drunkenness, pride, etc. and then take unto thee the sword of the Spirit, God's word, which Says, that no covetous person, whoremaster, etc. shall inherit the Kingdom of heaven.
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And therewith first cut off Goliahs head, be sure to make Goliah sure enough, neuer thinke him dead vntill his head be off:
And therewith First Cut off Goliath's head, be sure to make Goliath sure enough, never think him dead until his head be off:
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and then will it doe thine heart good to see, how thou maist triumph ouer the rascall souldiers;
and then will it do thine heart good to see, how thou Mayest triumph over the rascal Soldiers;
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thou shalt be able to say of them, as one sometime said of his enemies, Veni, Vidi, Vici:
thou shalt be able to say of them, as one sometime said of his enemies, Veni, Vidi, Vici:
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thou shalt no sooner come vpon them, and see them with thine eies, but thou shalt ouercome them.
thou shalt no sooner come upon them, and see them with thine eyes, but thou shalt overcome them.
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Whereas, if thou first spendest thy strength on the weaker Philistims, thy lesser sinnes, the Deuils weaker temptations,
Whereas, if thou First spendest thy strength on the Weaker philistines, thy lesser Sins, the Devils Weaker temptations,
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and findest some difficultie to master them;
and Findest Some difficulty to master them;
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thy courage) will not only decrease, but thine enemies courage will also increase, and thou shalt be faine to encounter with euery Philistim: for;
thy courage) will not only decrease, but thine enemies courage will also increase, and thou shalt be feign to encounter with every Philistim: for;
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what will euery one thinke? He hath indeed ouercome a weaker, but who knoweth,
what will every one think? He hath indeed overcome a Weaker, but who Knoweth,
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whether he can ouercome mee? Whatsoeuer then thou be, that meanest to fight the Lords battell, goe in this thy might against Goliah himselfe,
whither he can overcome me? Whatsoever then thou be, that Meanest to fight the lords battle, go in this thy might against Goliath himself,
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and the Lord shall be with thee thou valiant man.
and the Lord shall be with thee thou valiant man.
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But lest any should not well perceiue my meaning, it shall not he amisse to make it more plaine, that see I may be sure to condescend vnto the capacitie of the simplest.
But lest any should not well perceive my meaning, it shall not he amiss to make it more plain, that see I may be sure to condescend unto the capacity of the simplest.
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Some man then is most giuen vnto pride, the Deuill is strongest with him this way:
some man then is most given unto pride, the devil is Strongest with him this Way:
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and besides other iniquities accompanying the same, as it were souldiers their Captaine;
and beside other iniquities accompanying the same, as it were Soldiers their Captain;
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such a one must needs spend much time idly euery morning in adorning the body, which might better be imploied in decking the hid man of the heart (as the Apostle speaketh) I meane, in praier, reading, meditation, &c. Againe, he must also spend much money vainly in buying out landish newfangled fopperies, as wee see they doe;
such a one must needs spend much time idly every morning in adorning the body, which might better be employed in decking the hid man of the heart (as the Apostle speaks) I mean, in prayer, reading, meditation, etc. Again, he must also spend much money vainly in buying out landish newfangled fopperies, as we see they do;
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which might better be laid out in feeding and clothing Christs poore, hungry and naked brethren.
which might better be laid out in feeding and clothing Christ poor, hungry and naked brothers.
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Should I now counsell this man, when the Deuill tempteth him to spend his time and money so wickedly, to striue with the shield of faith,
Should I now counsel this man, when the devil tempts him to spend his time and money so wickedly, to strive with the shield of faith,
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and other such like weapons, to quench these his fierie darts first of all? Without question, he should kicke against the pricke, and striue against the streame; hee should lose his labour.
and other such like weapons, to quench these his fiery darts First of all? Without question, he should kick against the prick, and strive against the stream; he should loose his labour.
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Nay rather, my counsell is, that he first set vpon his pride, remooue it, and then shall hee very easily spend both his time and money better:
Nay rather, my counsel is, that he First Set upon his pride, remove it, and then shall he very Easily spend both his time and money better:
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whereas it is euen vnpossible for him to doe either, pride standing in her full strength;
whereas it is even unpossible for him to do either, pride standing in her full strength;
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the mother will surely maintaine her daughters. Another is most dangerously sicke of an ambitious humour:
the mother will surely maintain her daughters. another is most dangerously sick of an ambitious humour:
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and then, as one that is desirous to clime higher, whatsoeuer is beneath him, that he must tread vpon,
and then, as one that is desirous to climb higher, whatsoever is beneath him, that he must tread upon,
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and thrust it downward to helpe himselfe vpward.
and thrust it downward to help himself upward.
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Againe, whatsoeuer is aboue him, whereby he meaneth to clime, that hee must lay fast hold on,
Again, whatsoever is above him, whereby he means to climb, that he must lay fast hold on,
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and whithersoeuer that boweth, he must bow, and still wholly applie himselfe to the same.
and whithersoever that boweth, he must bow, and still wholly apply himself to the same.
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Hee shall bee euen constrained to play both the Lion in oppressing his inferiours, and the fox in flattering his superiours:
He shall be even constrained to play both the lion in oppressing his inferiors, and the fox in flattering his superiors:
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let him with stand his ambition, and then hee shall be able with no adoe to liue like a sheepe of Christs fold.
let him with stand his ambition, and then he shall be able with no ado to live like a sheep of Christ fold.
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A third i• euen taken captiue of the Deuill, and carried violently bound hand and foot vnto the vaine pleasures of the world, the friendship wherof is enmitie with God:
A third i• even taken captive of the devil, and carried violently bound hand and foot unto the vain pleasures of the world, the friendship whereof is enmity with God:
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and, to instance in one for all, vnto this vnreasonable gaming. The attendants whereupon are chasing, swearing, and sometimes cursing of his lucke or fortune:
and, to instance in one for all, unto this unreasonable gaming. The attendants whereupon Are chasing, swearing, and sometime cursing of his luck or fortune:
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where vnder the name of blinde fortune he blindly and ignorantly curseth the prouidence of that God, whose eies are as cleare as the Sunne,
where under the name of blind fortune he blindly and ignorantly Curseth the providence of that God, whose eyes Are as clear as the Sun,
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so that the darknesse is no darknesse with him, but the night is as cleare as the day.
so that the darkness is no darkness with him, but the night is as clear as the day.
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My counsell now to this man is, that hee gather his weapons about him, and first winne the field of Gaming the Deuils champion:
My counsel now to this man is, that he gather his weapons about him, and First win the field of Gaming the Devils champion:
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it shall afterward bee very painfull for him to continue such a seruant vnder sinne,
it shall afterwards be very painful for him to continue such a servant under sin,
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and so to chafe, sweare, and curse, as before hee did, and almost could not chuse but doe.
and so to chafe, swear, and curse, as before he did, and almost could not choose but do.
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The like might be said of couetousnesse, whoredome, &c.
The like might be said of covetousness, whoredom, etc.
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I pray thee (deare brother) if this condition were proposed vnto thee, that wouldest thou enter into the kingdome of heauen, thou must enter maimed thereinto,
I pray thee (deer brother) if this condition were proposed unto thee, that Wouldst thou enter into the Kingdom of heaven, thou must enter maimed thereinto,
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and cut off not onely thy right hand, but euery finger also of the same, and cast them from thee:
and Cut off not only thy right hand, but every finger also of the same, and cast them from thee:
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wouldest thou bee so mad as to beginne with thy little finger, and then with the next,
Wouldst thou be so mad as to begin with thy little finger, and then with the next,
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and so in order with the rest;
and so in order with the rest;
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and last of all to cut off thy right hand? Shouldest thou not by this meanes endure farre greater torment,
and last of all to Cut off thy right hand? Shouldst thou not by this means endure Far greater torment,
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than otherwise thou needest? As one then that would haue thee not only to enter into heauen,
than otherwise thou Needest? As one then that would have thee not only to enter into heaven,
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but with as little paine as may be; as one that would haue thee not only to ouercome the Deuill, but easily too:
but with as little pain as may be; as one that would have thee not only to overcome the devil, but Easily too:
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I counsell, Beginne not with the lesser, but with the greater. Cut off thy right hand first,
I counsel, Begin not with the lesser, but with the greater. cut off thy right hand First,
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and then shalt thou cut off any finger afterward without any paine at all:
and then shalt thou Cut off any finger afterwards without any pain At all:
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strike at the root, and the branches shall fall to the ground of their owne accord:
strike At the root, and the branches shall fallen to the ground of their own accord:
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first cut off Goliahs head, and the other Philistims shall betake them to their heeles, and flee away.
First Cut off Goliath's head, and the other philistines shall betake them to their heals, and flee away.
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Thus I come to our Apostles encouragement, which is
Thus I come to our Apostles encouragement, which is
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And he will flee from you. And he will flee from you.
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IF we resist, if we manfully withstand our aduersarie the Deuill, wee need not doubt of good successe in this battell, wee shall obtaine the victorie, IF we resist, if we manfully withstand our adversary the devil, we need not doubt of good success in this battle, we shall obtain the victory,
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and cause our enemie to flee away; whereof we haue a president in our Captaine Christ Iesus.
and cause our enemy to flee away; whereof we have a president in our Captain christ Iesus.
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For hauing quenched the Deuils fierie dats, the text saith, hee departed from him. It is not said, that Christ departed from the Deuill,
For having quenched the Devils fiery dats, the text Says, he departed from him. It is not said, that christ departed from the devil,
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as though hee feared his darts any thing at all: but that the Tempter departed from him, as hauing small hope to preuaile.
as though he feared his darts any thing At all: but that the Tempter departed from him, as having small hope to prevail.
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And this example of our Master, if wee haue grace to follow, the like successe shall follow I doubt not;
And this Exampl of our Master, if we have grace to follow, the like success shall follow I doubt not;
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he will flee from vs in like manner.
he will flee from us in like manner.
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1. Not presently.
1. Not presently.
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BVt yet, let no man deceiue himselfe, as though his enemie would presently betake him to his heeles:
But yet, let no man deceive himself, as though his enemy would presently betake him to his heals:
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not so, hee beares no cowards heart, to turne his backe after one blow giuen.
not so, he bears no cowards heart, to turn his back After one blow given.
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Nay, thou shalt finde (gentle Reader) vnlesse thou slauishly yeeldest to his temptations, that he is not in vaine termed a Lion,
Nay, thou shalt find (gentle Reader) unless thou slavishly yieldest to his temptations, that he is not in vain termed a lion,
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as hauing indeed a Lions courage:
as having indeed a Lions courage:
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so that sometimes that is verified betweene the holy Ghost and him, which is said of the house of Dauid and Saul, There was long war betweene the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, before the victory inclined to either part.
so that sometime that is verified between the holy Ghost and him, which is said of the house of David and Saul, There was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, before the victory inclined to either part.
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And this is most commonly seene in that first and great combat:
And this is most commonly seen in that First and great combat:
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I meane, when first a man perceiuing his miserable thraldome vnder Satan (whose slaues wee are all by nature) and the exceeding great danger hee liues in by meanes thereof;
I mean, when First a man perceiving his miserable thraldom under Satan (whose slaves we Are all by nature) and the exceeding great danger he lives in by means thereof;
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beginneth, through the good motions of Gods Spirit, to draw his necke out of the collar,
begins, through the good motions of God's Spirit, to draw his neck out of the collar,
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and to deny subiection vnto him any longer.
and to deny subjection unto him any longer.
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S. Augustine reporteth of himselfe, that before his conuersion hee felt a great and long combat within him, betweene the flesh and the Spirit, betweene God drawing him on the one side vnto amendment of life,
S. Augustine Reporteth of himself, that before his conversion he felt a great and long combat within him, between the Flesh and the Spirit, between God drawing him on the one side unto amendment of life,
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and the world, the flesh, and the Deuill, seeking to hold him backe on the other side in that wicked course of life, which hee had led hitherto.
and the world, the Flesh, and the devil, seeking to hold him back on the other side in that wicked course of life, which he had led hitherto.
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In this conflict (saith that godly Father) what did I not say against my selfe? How did I beat,
In this conflict (Says that godly Father) what did I not say against my self? How did I beatrice,
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and euen whip mine owne soule, to make her follow thee O Lord? But she held backe, she refused and excused her selfe:
and even whip mine own soul, to make her follow thee Oh Lord? But she held back, she refused and excused her self:
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and when all her arguments were ouerthrowen, she remained trembling and fearing as death to be restrained of her loose custome of sinne.
and when all her Arguments were overthrown, she remained trembling and fearing as death to be restrained of her lose custom of sin.
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After this, all his pleasures past represented themselues before his eies, saying;
After this, all his pleasures past represented themselves before his eyes, saying;
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What, wilt thou depart from vs, and shall wee bee with thee no more for euer,
What, wilt thou depart from us, and shall we be with thee no more for ever,
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after this moment? Shall it not bee lawfull for thee to doe this or that any more heereafter? And then (saith Saint Augustine) O Lord, turne from the minde of thy seruant, to thinke of that which they obiected to my soule:
After this moment? Shall it not be lawful for thee to do this or that any more hereafter? And then (Says Saint Augustine) Oh Lord, turn from the mind of thy servant, to think of that which they objected to my soul:
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what filth, what shamefull pleasures did they lay before mine eies? Moreouer, the Deuill would needs perswade him, that it was vnpossible for him to ouercome his passions.
what filth, what shameful pleasures did they lay before mine eyes? Moreover, the devil would needs persuade him, that it was unpossible for him to overcome his passion.
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At length, the battell still increasing, hee said to God.
At length, the battle still increasing, he said to God.
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O Lord, how long wilt thou suffer mee thus? How long, how long shall I say, to morrow, to morrow? Why should I not doe it now? Why should there not be an end of my filthie life,
O Lord, how long wilt thou suffer me thus? How long, how long shall I say, to morrow, to morrow? Why should I not do it now? Why should there not be an end of my filthy life,
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euen at this houre? Thus at length after a long combat and many hot skirmishes, through the helpe of his God,
even At this hour? Thus At length After a long combat and many hight Skirmishes, through the help of his God,
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and by the power of his might, his soule escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowler, the snare was broken, and he was deliuered.
and by the power of his might, his soul escaped as a bird out of the snare of the Fowler, the snare was broken, and he was Delivered.
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The Deuill (I say) will not presently giue ouer in the first & great combat:
The devil (I say) will not presently give over in the First & great combat:
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if Moses would bring the Israelites out of Egypt, Pharaoh will not yeeld thereto for a long time,
if Moses would bring the Israelites out of Egypt, Pharaoh will not yield thereto for a long time,
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and no sooner shall they set one foote out of his kingdom, but he will follow with his horsemen and chariots to bring them backe againe with all speed.
and no sooner shall they Set one foot out of his Kingdom, but he will follow with his horsemen and chariots to bring them back again with all speed.
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Although indeed this is also verified many times in those sundry and manifold conflicts which happen in our life time afterward.
Although indeed this is also verified many times in those sundry and manifold conflicts which happen in our life time afterwards.
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When the messenger of Satan was sent to buffet Saint Paul, hee prayed to the Lord once, and he would not depart:
When the Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet Saint Paul, he prayed to the Lord once, and he would not depart:
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he prayed the second time, neither would he stirre a foote:
he prayed the second time, neither would he stir a foot:
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and though he prayed the third time, yet, as may bee gathered by the answer God made him, the Deuill would not flee away notwithstanding.
and though he prayed the third time, yet, as may be gathered by the answer God made him, the devil would not flee away notwithstanding.
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And what true souldiour of Christ is there, which knoweth not this to bee true by daily experience? The reasons heereof are two principally:
And what true soldier of christ is there, which Knoweth not this to be true by daily experience? The Reasons hereof Are two principally:
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the one is yeelded by St. Paul, ver: 7. Lest I should be exalted out of measure, &c. The other, by God himselfe, vers: 9. My grace is sufficient for thee;
the one is yielded by Saint Paul, ver: 7. Lest I should be exalted out of measure, etc. The other, by God himself, vers: 9. My grace is sufficient for thee;
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for my power is made perfect through weaknesse. for my power is made perfect through weakness.
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It pleaseth that God, who is able to enable his seruants to put the aduersarie to foyle out of hand, to suffer him neuerthelesse to contend dubio Marte for a time:
It Pleases that God, who is able to enable his Servants to put the adversary to foil out of hand, to suffer him nevertheless to contend dubio Mars for a time:
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partly, that so his grace may be magnified, whose power in vs appeareth to bee by so much the greater, by how much our owne is acknowledged to bee lesser:
partly, that so his grace may be magnified, whose power in us appears to be by so much the greater, by how much our own is acknowledged to be lesser:
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partly againe, to teach vs that good lesson Nosce teipsum, to know our selues in some good measure, that so we may be truly humbled,
partly again, to teach us that good Lesson Nosce teipsum, to know our selves in Some good measure, that so we may be truly humbled,
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when we see aswel what wee want, as what we haue receiued.
when we see aswell what we want, as what we have received.
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For indeed in this world we receiue only the first fruits of the spirit, and not the tenthes:
For indeed in this world we receive only the First fruits of the Spirit, and not the tenthes:
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wheras many of vs are no sooner entred into Christs campe, I mean, truly sanctified; but presently, as though we had receiued the Spirit of power in the greatest measure,
whereas many of us Are no sooner entered into Christ camp, I mean, truly sanctified; but presently, as though we had received the Spirit of power in the greatest measure,
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and were euer fed to the full with abundance of spirituall graces, we thinke our selues strong inough and wel able to goe vpon the Lion and Serpent,
and were ever fed to the full with abundance of spiritual graces, we think our selves strong enough and well able to go upon the lion and Serpent,
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& to tread Satan vnder foot at our pleasure.
& to tread Satan under foot At our pleasure.
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But (alas) wretched men that we are, how often doe wee prooue the contrarie by wofull experience in the course of our liues afterward.
But (alas) wretched men that we Are, how often do we prove the contrary by woeful experience in the course of our lives afterwards.
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2. Not for euer. SEcondly though the Deuill will at length flee away, yet not for euer:
2. Not for ever. SEcondly though the devil will At length flee away, yet not for ever:
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but still retaines animum revertendi, a mind to returne when occasion serueth. He departed from Christ, as wee read: but what addeth the Euangelist.
but still retains animum revertendi, a mind to return when occasion serveth. He departed from christ, as we read: but what adds the Evangelist.
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When all the tentation was ended, the Deuill departed from him for a little season: When all the tentation was ended, the devil departed from him for a little season:
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Onely, For a little season. Indeed, we do not find any mention in the Scriptures of his returne:
Only, For a little season. Indeed, we do not find any mention in the Scriptures of his return:
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but yet, as Iesus did many things which are not written in that booke;
but yet, as Iesus did many things which Are not written in that book;
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so (for ought we know) he suffred many things also at the hands of Satan by his tentations,
so (for ought we know) he suffered many things also At the hands of Satan by his tentations,
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and a• the hands of his instruments;
and a• the hands of his Instruments;
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the Scribes and pharises, by reproches & other contumelies which are not written in that booke neither.
the Scribes and Pharisees, by Reproaches & other Contumelies which Are not written in that book neither.
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Surely these words (for a little season) doe seeme to imply his returne after a certaine space.
Surely these words (for a little season) do seem to imply his return After a certain Molle.
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But whether hee set vpon our Captaine any more, or not, without question he will not so giue his souldiers ouer:
But whither he Set upon our Captain any more, or not, without question he will not so give his Soldiers over:
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for though he cannot preuaile at one time, yet he thinkes he may at another. Now St. Peter will rather dye, than denie his Master:
for though he cannot prevail At one time, yet he thinks he may At Another. Now Saint Peter will rather die, than deny his Master:
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and according to his promise will very valiantly adventure his life for his sake, though hee and his fellowes haue but two swords,
and according to his promise will very valiantly adventure his life for his sake, though he and his Fellows have but two swords,
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and their enemies being many come also with many swords and weapons.
and their enemies being many come also with many swords and weapons.
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But within a while the Deuill will bring it so to passe, that Peter shall euen tremble at the voyce of a silly vnarmed woman.
But within a while the devil will bring it so to pass, that Peter shall even tremble At the voice of a silly unarmed woman.
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Hee that now would rather dye than denie his Master, did liue notwithstanding to forswear him afterward.
He that now would rather die than deny his Master, did live notwithstanding to forswear him afterwards.
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And suppose, that in these peaceable dayes of ours, the Deuill should tempt vs to giue the honour of the only true God vnto stocks and stones and dumbe images:
And suppose, that in these peaceable days of ours, the devil should tempt us to give the honour of the only true God unto stocks and stones and dumb Images:
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I perswade my selfe, he should spedily be put to flight by very many of vs;
I persuade my self, he should speedily be put to flight by very many of us;
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an• … were we asked, we would be read• … to promise rather to dye than to denie the Gospel of Christ Iesus.
an• … were we asked, we would be read• … to promise rather to die than to deny the Gospel of christ Iesus.
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But if euer the Sunne doe arise againe vpon our Land, I greatly feare mee, most of vs will then yeeld to the Deuils temptation,
But if ever the Sun do arise again upon our Land, I greatly Fear me, most of us will then yield to the Devils temptation,
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and say, as one did in Queene Maryes daies.
and say, as one did in Queen Maryes days.
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Who hauing in King Edwards time made the like promise as Peter did, and in the heat of persecution being put in minde thereof, answered;
Who having in King Edwards time made the like promise as Peter did, and in the heat of persecution being put in mind thereof, answered;
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It is true, but I cannot burne: I thought so once indeed, but now I see, though I loue my Master well,It is true, but I cannot burn: I Thought so once indeed, but now I see, though I love my Master well,
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yet I loue mine owne life better.
yet I love mine own life better.
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Were they once as hot as fire in Gods cause, the Deuill in time maketh them as cold as water,
Were they once as hight as fire in God's cause, the devil in time makes them as cold as water,
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so that for their liues they cannot burne; the fire is cleane put out, when the heat of the Sunne riseth vpon them.
so that for their lives they cannot burn; the fire is clean put out, when the heat of the Sun Riseth upon them.
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Now St. Paul is ready not to be bound only, but to die also at Ierusalem for the name of the Lord Iesus:
Now Saint Paul is ready not to be bound only, but to die also At Ierusalem for the name of the Lord Iesus:
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What doe you (saith he) weeping and troubling me? He is troubled with his friends, that would faine keepe him out of trouble.What do you (Says he) weeping and troubling me? He is troubled with his Friends, that would feign keep him out of trouble.
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But when St. Paul commeth to Ierusalem, and is commanded to bee smitten contrarie to the law, by him that sate to iudge according to the law, he is not ready and willing to take a blow for the name of the Lord Iesus;
But when Saint Paul comes to Ierusalem, and is commanded to be smitten contrary to the law, by him that sat to judge according to the law, he is not ready and willing to take a blow for the name of the Lord Iesus;
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but groweth impatient, & speaketh euill of the ruler of the people. There are, which would excuse this his fact; but it is altogether vnexcusable:
but grows impatient, & speaks evil of the ruler of the people. There Are, which would excuse this his fact; but it is altogether unexcusable:
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for though he knew him not to be the high Priest;
for though he knew him not to be the high Priest;
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yet, he knew him to be his iudge, as by his words is manifest, Thou sittest to iudge me, &c. And whereas some say, that St. Paul did not reuile him,
yet, he knew him to be his judge, as by his words is manifest, Thou Sittest to judge me, etc. And whereas Some say, that Saint Paul did not revile him,
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but only pronounce the punishment of God against him: hee himselfe doth not so defend his fact;
but only pronounce the punishment of God against him: he himself does not so defend his fact;
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and vnles he had acknowledged it for are proch, wherefore should he produce that place of Scripture, Thou shalt not speake euill of the Ruler of thy people? Hee might otherwise haue denied that hee did reuile;
and unless he had acknowledged it for Are proch, Wherefore should he produce that place of Scripture, Thou shalt not speak evil of the Ruler of thy people? He might otherwise have denied that he did revile;
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whereas he onely goeth about to excuse himselfe, as not knowing that hee was high Priest.
whereas he only Goes about to excuse himself, as not knowing that he was high Priest.
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As Peter had his fall, so Paul stood not alwayes vpright.
As Peter had his fallen, so Paul stood not always upright.
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If the Deuill hath now tempted a man to iniurie his neighbour, and looseth his labour:
If the devil hath now tempted a man to injury his neighbour, and loses his labour:
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then will he tempt another to iniurie him, that so hee may repay blow for blow, railing for railing, and one iniurie for another.
then will he tempt Another to injury him, that so he may repay blow for blow, railing for railing, and one injury for Another.
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And whereas by the former at first he could not, by this means he hath often preuailed afterward.
And whereas by the former At First he could not, by this means he hath often prevailed afterwards.
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Whiles we are yet young, and children as concerning malice and all kind of iniquitie: and it should then be said vnto any one of vs;
While we Are yet young, and children as Concerning malice and all kind of iniquity: and it should then be said unto any one of us;
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Hereafter thou wilt prooue 〈 … 〉 common drunkard, a horrible ••earer, an oppressor of thy poore brethren, &c. I am perswaded, he would answer, as Hazael answered the Prophet;
Hereafter thou wilt prove 〈 … 〉 Common drunkard, a horrible ••earer, an oppressor of thy poor brothers, etc. I am persuaded, he would answer, as hazael answered the Prophet;
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telling him, that he should rent in pieces women with child, and dash their young infants against the stones;
telling him, that he should rend in Pieces women with child, and dash their young Infants against the stones;
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Am I a dog (saith Hazael) that I should do this great thing? Am I a dog, am I a castaway, a reprobate, that I should euer blaspheme the name of my heauenly Father, that I should grinde the faces of my brethren, that I should so much wrong my selfe, Am I a dog (Says hazael) that I should do this great thing? Am I a dog, am I a castaway, a Reprobate, that I should ever Blaspheme the name of my heavenly Father, that I should grind the faces of my brothers, that I should so much wrong my self,
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as to drinke and be drunken, & c? And yet in time, the Deuill so preuailes with many, that they doe as great, yea greater things than these;
as to drink and be drunken, & c? And yet in time, the devil so prevails with many, that they do as great, yea greater things than these;
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and for all that (I feare me) thinke themselues men still, and not changed with Nebuchadnezzar into the nature of sauage and brute beasts.
and for all that (I Fear me) think themselves men still, and not changed with Nebuchadnezzar into the nature of savage and brutus beasts.
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When wee haue heard Gods word against any sinne;
When we have herd God's word against any sin;
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and the Deuill should goe about to haue vs offend therein within a day, or weeke, or the like:
and the devil should go about to have us offend therein within a day, or Week, or the like:
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wee would all of vs I thinke resist him with, It is written, Thou shalt not &c. Wherefore, what thinks the Deuill with himselfe? The time will come ere it be long,
we would all of us I think resist him with, It is written, Thou shalt not etc. Wherefore, what thinks the devil with himself? The time will come ere it be long,
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when I shall steale the word out of their hearts, when I shall get the sword of the Spirit out of their hands,
when I shall steal the word out of their hearts, when I shall get the sword of the Spirit out of their hands,
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& then setting vpon them, I shall obtaine the victorie without any resistance at all.
& then setting upon them, I shall obtain the victory without any resistance At all.
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3. He will try some other way.
3. He will try Some other Way.
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THirdly, though the Deuill tempting to any sinne, and • … inding resistance, departeth • … ithout euer returning to tempt • … n like sort againe:
Thirdly, though the devil tempting to any sin, and • … inding resistance, departeth • … ithout ever returning to tempt • … n like sort again:
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yet we are to • … now, that he hath sundry darts of different properties,
yet we Are to • … now, that he hath sundry darts of different properties,
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& though one bee so dull that it cannot pierce the shield of faith, yet he can and will make triall what his fellow can doe.
& though one be so dull that it cannot pierce the shield of faith, yet he can and will make trial what his fellow can do.
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If the strong man • … med cannot get into one room, he thinkes he may into another:
If the strong man • … med cannot get into one room, he thinks he may into Another:
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though he cannot break thorow • … he wall into the house, yet hee • … opes to steale in by the doore • … r window.
though he cannot break thorough • … he wall into the house, yet he • … opes to steal in by the door • … r window.
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Surely, it is not in • … aine that St. Paul willeth vs to • … ray with all manner of prayer: • … or the aduersarie will assault vs • … ll manner of waies at one time or other.
Surely, it is not in • … aine that Saint Paul wills us to • … ray with all manner of prayer: • … or the adversary will assault us • … ll manner of ways At one time or other.
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When tempting Christ to distrust his fathers prouidence, and to prouide for himselfe by turning stones into bread, hee was withstood with Gods word, It is written, &c. the next time hee goes another way to worke, and saith;
When tempting christ to distrust his Father's providence, and to provide for himself by turning stones into bred, he was withstood with God's word, It is written, etc. the next time he Goes Another Way to work, and Says;
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If thou be the sonne of God, cast thy selfe downe, &c. As who would say:If thou be the son of God, cast thy self down, etc. As who would say:
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It is wel that thou so relyest vpon thy Father, as though he both could and would preserue thee without food:
It is well that thou so relyest upon thy Father, as though he both could and would preserve thee without food:
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rely still vpon him, do not vse the meanes that hee hath ordeined, but cast thy selfe downe the next way,
rely still upon him, do not use the means that he hath ordained, but cast thy self down the next Way,
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and feare not, thy father will keepe thee in safetie;
and Fear not, thy father will keep thee in safety;
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especially, since he hath promised, and it is written also, that hee will giue his Angels, &c. This fierie dart being in like sort quenched, the third time hee goes a third way to worke.
especially, since he hath promised, and it is written also, that he will give his Angels, etc. This fiery dart being in like sort quenched, the third time he Goes a third Way to work.
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Martin Luther, that worthy instrument of Gods glory, reports of himself;
Martin Luther, that worthy Instrument of God's glory, reports of himself;
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that he was tempted to all kinde of iniquitie, to pride, to whoredome, and the like;
that he was tempted to all kind of iniquity, to pride, to whoredom, and the like;
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onely couetousnesse excepted, to this vice he was neuer tempted as he saith. Although indeed, who knoweth, whether Luther were not tempted to couetousnesse also after this time,
only covetousness excepted, to this vice he was never tempted as he Says. Although indeed, who Knoweth, whither Luther were not tempted to covetousness also After this time,
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when hee came to bee old? For the Deuil is a Serpent, craftie and politike:
when he Come to be old? For the devil is a Serpent, crafty and politic:
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hee well knowes to what vices we are most prone both in youth & old age,
he well knows to what vices we Are most prove both in youth & old age,
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and will fit his temptations accordingly.
and will fit his temptations accordingly.
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At one time or other he will try all his darts, & though hee cast away many to small purpose, he cares not, they are cheape enough, they cost him nothing.
At one time or other he will try all his darts, & though he cast away many to small purpose, he Cares not, they Are cheap enough, they cost him nothing.
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Wee read, that when Dauid had killed a Lion, a Beare came and tooke a sheepe out of the flocke:
we read, that when David had killed a lion, a Bear Come and took a sheep out of the flock:
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the Beare being slaine in like manner, he was faine afterward to encounter with a Giant.
the Bear being slain in like manner, he was feign afterwards to encounter with a Giant.
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And let all Dauids sons brethren (though indeed, not Dauid, but Abraham be our father) assure themselues, that finis vnius mali gradus erit futuri, let them looke for continuall assaults one on anothers necke,
And let all David Sons brothers (though indeed, not David, but Abraham be our father) assure themselves, that finis Unius mali gradus erit Future, let them look for continual assaults one on another's neck,
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as hauing the world, the flesh, and the Deuill, three as dangerous enemies to the health of the soule,
as having the world, the Flesh, and the devil, three as dangerous enemies to the health of the soul,
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as a Lion, a Beare, and a Giant are to the welfare of the bodie.
as a lion, a Bear, and a Giant Are to the welfare of the body.
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Only God grant vnto his children grace, that like as Dauid hauing ouercome the Lion and Beare, tooke courage against the Giant;
Only God grant unto his children grace, that like as David having overcome the lion and Bear, took courage against the Giant;
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Thy seruant (saith hee to Saul) slew both the Lion and Beare, wherefore this vincircumcised Philistim shall be as one of them. Thy servant (Says he to Saul) slew both the lion and Bear, Wherefore this vincircumcised Philistim shall be as one of them.
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So wee also by our former victories ouer sinne and Satan, may comfort our selues against his latter assaults;
So we also by our former victories over sin and Satan, may Comfort our selves against his latter assaults;
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and not doubt of obtaining the victorie in the end, come his fiery darts neuer so fiercely,
and not doubt of obtaining the victory in the end, come his fiery darts never so fiercely,
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& seem they neuer so vnresistable.
& seem they never so unresistable.
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I was heeretofore in my youth tempted to pride, to drunkennesse, to whordome, &c. but through the helpe of my God,
I was heretofore in my youth tempted to pride, to Drunkenness, to whoredom, etc. but through the help of my God,
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and with the assistance of his holy Spirit, I then caused the aduersarie at length to flee away:
and with the assistance of his holy Spirit, I then caused the adversary At length to flee away:
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wherefore this my temptation also in my old age to couetousnesse, to ambition, to reuenge, &c. this vncircumcised Philistim, the Lords enemie and mine shall be I doubt not ▪ ere it hee long as one of them.
Wherefore this my temptation also in my old age to covetousness, to ambition, to revenge, etc. this uncircumcised Philistim, the lords enemy and mine shall be I doubt not ▪ ere it he long as one of them.
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It is a good obseruation of St. Bernard (as I remember) Angels ••ciderunt &c. The Angels fell in heauen; Adam in Paradise;
It is a good observation of Saint Bernard (as I Remember) Angels ••ciderunt etc. The Angels fell in heaven; Adam in Paradise;
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and Iudas in Christs schoole ▪ though hee were the scholler of a Sauiour, yet was he the son of perdition;and Iudas in Christ school ▪ though he were the scholar of a Saviour, yet was he the son of perdition;
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wherfore let him that thinketh he standeth fast in the middest of so many dangers wherein we now liue, take good heed vnto himselfe, lest hee receiue a fall. Wherefore let him that Thinketh he Stands fast in the midst of so many dangers wherein we now live, take good heed unto himself, lest he receive a fallen.
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But thanks be vnto God, which hath in such sort gotten •• the victorie through Christ out Lord, that howsoeuer his children may fall grieuously, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 finally:
But thanks be unto God, which hath in such sort got •• the victory through christ out Lord, that howsoever his children may fallen grievously, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 finally:
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though they may be often wounded, yet neuer killed; their deadly wound shall 〈 … 〉red againe;
though they may be often wounded, yet never killed; their deadly wound shall 〈 … 〉red again;
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and if they haue so much grace as to resist the aduersarie, they are sure to put him to the soyle in the end:
and if they have so much grace as to resist the adversary, they Are sure to put him to the soil in the end:
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But (alas) how few are there of vs, which professe our selues souldiours of Christs campe, that doe so 〈 ◊ 〉 as offer to resist,
But (alas) how few Are there of us, which profess our selves Soldiers of Christ camp, that do so 〈 ◊ 〉 as offer to resist,
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and to fight i• our Masters quarrell? Nay rather, whereas the Lord would fight for vs,
and to fight i• our Masters quarrel? Nay rather, whereas the Lord would fight for us,
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though we held 〈 ◊ 〉 peace; whereas did we but stand still, and wee might behold the saluation of our God:
though we held 〈 ◊ 〉 peace; whereas did we but stand still, and we might behold the salvation of our God:
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we shamefully turne our backes in the day of battell, and start aside like a broken bow.
we shamefully turn our backs in the day of battle, and start aside like a broken bow.
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No sooner doth the lustes of the flesh bid vs goe, but wee goe: no sooner doe the vaine pleasures of the world call vnto vs; Come, but we come:
No sooner does the lusts of the Flesh bid us go, but we go: no sooner doe thee vain pleasures of the world call unto us; Come, but we come:
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and no sooner doth the Deuill say vnto vs, Doe this, but we are readie to doe it out of hand without any resistance at all.
and no sooner does the devil say unto us, Do this, but we Are ready to do it out of hand without any resistance At all.
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Let me appeale to the consciences of men in this last and worst age of the world:
Let me appeal to the Consciences of men in this last and worst age of the world:
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How many are there, which being tempted haue betaken themselues to their weapons; haue opposed the shield of faith, haue called to mind Gods word forbidding that sinne,
How many Are there, which being tempted have betaken themselves to their weapons; have opposed the shield of faith, have called to mind God's word forbidding that sin,
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and called vpon God for grace to withstand the same? Nay, God grant it may no• truly bee said of many at this day ▪ as it was said of the Israelites heeretofore;
and called upon God for grace to withstand the same? Nay, God grant it may no• truly be said of many At this day ▪ as it was said of the Israelites heretofore;
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When the day of battell was come, there was neither sword nor speare found in the hands of any of the people. When the day of battle was come, there was neither sword nor spear found in the hands of any of the people.
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So farre are we from running to our weapons in time of need, as that wee haue no weapons to run vnto,
So Far Are we from running to our weapons in time of need, as that we have no weapons to run unto,
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and to vse in our owne defence.
and to use in our own defence.
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How many are there, which know not what it meaneth to resist the Deuill, and to haue him flee away? And doe we indeed resist,
How many Are there, which know not what it means to resist the devil, and to have him flee away? And do we indeed resist,
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and not know that we so do? or thinke we to ouercome ▪ and not resist? or hope we to obtaine the crowne,
and not know that we so do? or think we to overcome ▪ and not resist? or hope we to obtain the crown,
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and not ouercome? If any man so imagineth, that man greatly deceiueth himselfe.
and not overcome? If any man so imagineth, that man greatly deceiveth himself.
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There are some I feare mee, which please themselues herein, because they know not what these combats meane, wherof we speake:
There Are Some I Fear me, which please themselves herein, Because they know not what these combats mean, whereof we speak:
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all is quiet, all is peace within them.
all is quiet, all is peace within them.
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But is it in vaine thinke these men, that wee are termed the militant or warring Church,
But is it in vain think these men, that we Are termed the militant or warring Church,
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and that the Scripture speaketh so often of souldiers, of fighting, and spirituall weapons? A peace happily there is indeed:
and that the Scripture speaks so often of Soldiers, of fighting, and spiritual weapons? A peace happily there is indeed:
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but such a peace it is, as the Israelites had vnder the Philistims, when they were in such seruitude,
but such a peace it is, as the Israelites had under the philistines, when they were in such servitude,
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as that they durst not offer resistance, and were angry with Samson for opposing himself against them;
as that they durst not offer resistance, and were angry with samson for opposing himself against them;
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Knowest thou not (say they) that the Philistims are rulers ouer vs? When Iehu marched towards Izreel, Iehoram sent a messenger to aske, Is it peace? Who being commanded to turne behind, the King sent another with the same message. Knowest thou not (say they) that the philistines Are Rulers over us? When Iehu marched towards Israel, Jehoram sent a Messenger to ask, Is it peace? Who being commanded to turn behind, the King sent Another with the same message.
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This messenger being likewise stayed, Iehoram goeth himself to meet Iehu:
This Messenger being likewise stayed, Jehoram Goes himself to meet Iehu:
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and comming to him, said, Is it peace, Iehu? Wherevnto Iehu at length makes answer, What peace? while the whoredomes of thy mother Iezebel,
and coming to him, said, Is it peace, Iehu? Whereunto Iehu At length makes answer, What peace? while the whoredoms of thy mother Iezebel,
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& her witchcrafts are yet in great number? I would wish that man, which so much flattereth himselfe with a kind of peace, once throughly to enter into himselfe,& her witchcrafts Are yet in great number? I would wish that man, which so much Flattereth himself with a kind of peace, once thoroughly to enter into himself,
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and in good earnest to demand of his owne conscience;
and in good earnest to demand of his own conscience;
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Is it peace, o my conscience? I perswade my selfe, hee should not need aske thrise:Is it peace, oh my conscience? I persuade my self, he should not need ask thrice:
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his conscience would make him answer a• the very first;
his conscience would make him answer a• the very First;
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What peace? as long as thy sinnes and iniquities are yet in great number? No, no, (gentle Reader) deceiue not thy selfe:What peace? as long as thy Sins and iniquities Are yet in great number? No, no, (gentle Reader) deceive not thy self:
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as long as thy pride, selfe-loue, disdaine, couetousnesse, wantonnesse, and such like remain within thee, if there be any peace, it is more dangerous than any wa• whatsoeuer.
as long as thy pride, Self-love, disdain, covetousness, wantonness, and such like remain within thee, if there be any peace, it is more dangerous than any wa• whatsoever.
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When the Deuill (for it is his suggestion) thus speaketh to thee of peace, i• stands thee vpon with all speed to make thy selfe ready vnto the battell:
When the devil (for it is his suggestion) thus speaks to thee of peace, i• Stands thee upon with all speed to make thy self ready unto the battle:
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for indeed, in so speaking he assaulteth thee;
for indeed, in so speaking he assaulteth thee;
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this is one of his fierie darts which must be quenched, and that ou• of hand,
this is one of his fiery darts which must be quenched, and that ou• of hand,
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as being one of the most dangerous. Hee that durst set vpon the Captiane, feares not to encounter with any souldier:
as being one of the most dangerous. He that durst Set upon the Captiane, fears not to encounter with any soldier:
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looke not then, that hee should suffer thee to be quit, he will assault thee assuredly;
look not then, that he should suffer thee to be quit, he will assault thee assuredly;
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but if thou wouldest haue him seldome so to doe, then follow the counsell of that godly Father S Chrysostome.
but if thou Wouldst have him seldom so to do, then follow the counsel of that godly Father S Chrysostom.
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If a dogge (saith he) comming to thy table, thou castest him morsels of bread or meat, be sure he will watch thee continually,
If a dog (Says he) coming to thy table, thou Chastest him morsels of bred or meat, be sure he will watch thee continually,
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and no sooner shalt thou sit downe, but hee will be at hand crauing more after his manner:
and no sooner shalt thou fit down, but he will be At hand craving more After his manner:
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wheras if thou giuest him blowes in stead of meat, thou shalt soone be rid of his company.
whereas if thou givest him blows in stead of meat, thou shalt soon be rid of his company.
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In like sort, cast the Deuill a blasphemous word or wicked deed, when hee prouoketh thee thereunto;
In like sort, cast the devil a blasphemous word or wicked deed, when he provoketh thee thereunto;
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and no sooner shall any occasion offer it selfe, but hee will tempt thee to the like againe:
and no sooner shall any occasion offer it self, but he will tempt thee to the like again:
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whereas if when he would haue thee commit sinne, thou doest not onely not yeeld thereunto,
whereas if when he would have thee commit sin, thou dost not only not yield thereunto,
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but thence take occasion to doe good, and so giue the Deuill a blow as it were;
but thence take occasion to do good, and so give the devil a blow as it were;
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thou shalt cause him to take heed how he medleth with thee any more afterward. Whiles the Romans onely withstood Hannibal, they could neuer wholly be rid of him;
thou shalt cause him to take heed how he meddleth with thee any more afterwards. While the Roman only withstood Hannibal, they could never wholly be rid of him;
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but euer and anon hee would set vpon them againe:
but ever and anon he would Set upon them again:
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vntill at length they sent a Captaine to spoile his Countrey, whereupon hee was glad presently to get him away, that hee might defend his owne citie and people.
until At length they sent a Captain to spoil his Country, whereupon he was glad presently to get him away, that he might defend his own City and people.
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Doe not then only resist the temptations of the Deuill, but when hee tempteth thee to gluttonie or drunkennes,
Do not then only resist the temptations of the devil, but when he tempts thee to gluttony or Drunkenness,
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then giue thy selfe to abstinence and fasting; when he would haue thee reuenge aniniurie, take occasion to doe good vnto thine enemie;
then give thy self to abstinence and fasting; when he would have thee revenge aniniurie, take occasion to do good unto thine enemy;
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when he prouokes thee to immoderate gaming, lasciuious dancing, and such like vanities, then spend more time than ordinary in praier, reading,
when he provokes thee to immoderate gaming, lascivious dancing, and such like vanities, then spend more time than ordinary in prayer, reading,
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and such like exercises of religion. This is the onely way for Christs souldier to be at peace.
and such like exercises of Religion. This is the only Way for Christ soldier to be At peace.
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And now to end with a word of exhortation.
And now to end with a word of exhortation.
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Consider (gentle Reader) that being baptized in the name of Christ, thou hast thereby professed thy selfe an vtter enemie to his aduersarie the Deuill:
Consider (gentle Reader) that being baptised in the name of christ, thou hast thereby professed thy self an utter enemy to his adversary the devil:
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for as he saith, No man can serue two Masters; for either hee shall hate the one, and loue the other;
for as he Says, No man can serve two Masters; for either he shall hate the one, and love the other;
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or else hee shall leane to the one ▪ and despise the other. or Else he shall lean to the one ▪ and despise the other.
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Indeed, true it is, that if many Masters agree in one, a man may serue many as well as one:
Indeed, true it is, that if many Masters agree in one, a man may serve many as well as one:
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but disgreeing as God and Mammon, as a Sauiour and a Dest•oi••, as Christ and the Deuill;
but disgreeing as God and Mammon, as a Saviour and a Dest•oi••, as christ and the devil;
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it cannot be, but if he loue the one, he must hate the other; if he cleaue to the one, he must forsake the other;
it cannot be, but if he love the one, he must hate the other; if he cleave to the one, he must forsake the other;
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if he submit himselfe vnto God, as S. Iames requireth in the former part of the verse;
if he submit himself unto God, as S. James requires in the former part of the verse;
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hee must likewise resist the Deuill, as hee willeth in the latter part of the same.
he must likewise resist the devil, as he wills in the latter part of the same.
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Then wast thou signed with the signe of the crosse, in token that thou shouldest manfully fight vnder Christs banner against the world, the flesh, and the Deuill:
Then wast thou signed with the Signen of the cross, in token that thou Shouldst manfully fight under Christ banner against the world, the Flesh, and the devil:
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which if thou meanest to do, and by doing to please thy Master; thou must beginne betimes;
which if thou Meanest to do, and by doing to please thy Master; thou must begin betimes;
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fight manfully, and continue to the end;
fight manfully, and continue to the end;
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for Christ liketh not milite• 〈 ◊ 〉; hee must haue those which must fight a good fight, which is,
for christ liketh not milite• 〈 ◊ 〉; he must have those which must fight a good fight, which is,
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if with So Paul, they haue finished their course.
if with So Paul, they have finished their course.
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True it is, that like as in battels of this world, the greatest brunt lieth on the younger sort, they are subiect to most temptations:
True it is, that like as in battles of this world, the greatest brunt lies on the younger sort, they Are Subject to most temptations:
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but yet both old and young I warrant them, shall haue their hands full, and enough to doe at all times.
but yet both old and young I warrant them, shall have their hands full, and enough to do At all times.
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Wherefore euery morning haue this or the like meditation in thy minde. I am this day a souldier of Christs campe:
Wherefore every morning have this or the like meditation in thy mind. I am this day a soldier of Christ camp:
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I haue a mighty, a craftie, and malicious aduersarie, which hath nothing, else to doe, saue onely to seeke my destruction.
I have a mighty, a crafty, and malicious adversary, which hath nothing, Else to do, save only to seek my destruction.
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If I doe nothing, but be idle, yet can I not be quiet: when I Am most idle, the Deuill will be most busie with me. If I doe any thing.
If I do nothing, but be idle, yet can I not be quiet: when I Am most idle, the devil will be most busy with me. If I do any thing.
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If I take any businesse in hand;
If I take any business in hand;
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the Deuill setteth infinite traps to take my feet ▪ When I eat and drinke, he laieth snares in my meat and drinke:
the devil sets infinite traps to take my feet ▪ When I eat and drink, he Layeth snares in my meat and drink:
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and if I eat or drinke more than sufficeth nature, I am taken in his snares.
and if I eat or drink more than Suffices nature, I am taken in his snares.
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When I put on my apparell, the Deuill laieth snared in my apparell also:
When I put on my apparel, the devil Layeth snared in my apparel also:
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and if I put on any that doth not beseeme the grauitie of a Christian, I am taken in his snares;
and if I put on any that does not beseem the gravity of a Christian, I am taken in his snares;
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and vnlesse I doe perceiue it, my danger i• the greater.
and unless I do perceive it, my danger i• the greater.
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Whether I sleeper or wake, whether I speake or hold my peace, whether I buy or sell,
Whither I sleeper or wake, whither I speak or hold my peace, whither I buy or fell,
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whether I giue or take, whether I labour or rest, whether I do any thing or doe nothing, all is full of perils, I can no where be secure.
whither I give or take, whither I labour or rest, whither I do any thing or do nothing, all is full of perils, I can no where be secure.
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Wherefore I must with that holy man Iob, feare all my waies: I must after the Apostles counsell, put on the whole armour of God; and aboue all,
Wherefore I must with that holy man Job, Fear all my ways: I must After the Apostles counsel, put on the Whole armour of God; and above all,
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and first of all, betake my selfe to praier, without which the shield of Faith, and the Sword of the Spirit, will serue mee to small purpose:
and First of all, betake my self to prayer, without which the shield of Faith, and the Sword of the Spirit, will serve me to small purpose:
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I must stand on my guard at all times and in all places.
I must stand on my guard At all times and in all places.
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Thus with S. Paul fighting a good fight and finishing my course, I shall obtaine a crowne of glorie, which Christ the righteous Iudge shall giue vnto mee at that day.
Thus with S. Paul fighting a good fight and finishing my course, I shall obtain a crown of glory, which christ the righteous Judge shall give unto me At that day.
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Now, this care to fight the Lords battels, and to resist our aduersarie the Deuill, that so in the end wee may obtaine this crowne of glorie, God of his mercie vouchsafe to grant vnto vs all for his deare Sonnes sake Iesus Christ. Amen. FINIS.
Now, this care to fight the lords battles, and to resist our adversary the devil, that so in the end we may obtain this crown of glory, God of his mercy vouchsafe to grant unto us all for his deer Sons sake Iesus christ. Amen. FINIS.
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