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A royal edict for military exercises published in a sermon preached to the captains,…A royall edict for military exercises published in a sermon preached to the captaines,…
A royal edict for military exercises published in a sermon preached to the captains, and gentlemen that exercise arms in the artillery garden at their general meeting. In Saint Andrew's undershaft, in London, June 23. 1629. By John Davenport, B. of Divinity, and P. of Saint Stephen's in Cole-man-street in London.A royall edict for military exercises published in a sermon preached to the captaines, and gentlemen that exercise armes in the artillery garden at their generall meeting. In Saint Andrewes vndershaft, in London, Iune 23. 1629. By Iohn Dauenporte, B. of Diuinity, and P. of Saint Stephans in Cole-man-street in London.
London: printed by Elizabeth Allde for Ralph Mab, 1629
A ROYAL EDICT FOR MILITARY EXERCISES.A ROYALL EDICT FOR MILITARY EXERCISES.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
4. The manner] 1That it is done, not by constraint, but of a ready mind. Tis true: every Family is commanded the use of Bow and Arrows, under a penalty:2 and masters are bound to teach children, and servants, from seven to seventeen therein. Here Masters are instructed, not in the use of the Bow only, but in all weapons, postures, actions necessary or useful in war, and not for fear of a penalty, but for love of their Country. I conclude with the speech of Deborah, My heart is towards the Governors of Israel, 3that offered themselves willingly, amongst the people: bless you the Lord.
4. The manner] 1That it is done, not by constraint, but of a ready mind. Tis true: euery Family is commanded the vse of Bow and Arrowes, vnder a penalty:2 and masters are bound to teach children, and seruants, from seuen to seuenteene therein. Heere Masters are instructed, not in the vse of the Bow onely, but in all weapons, postures, actions necessary or vsefull in warre, and not for feare of a penalty, but for loue of their Country. I conclude with the speech of Deborah, My heart is towards the Gouernours of Israel, 3that offred themselues willingly, amongst the people: blesse you the Lord.
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