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The conflict between the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The…The conflict betvveene the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The…
The conflict between the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The Christian warfare wherein is described the nature of these combatants, the malice and power of the flesh and fleshly lusts, with the means whereby we may subdue and overcome them. By John Downame Bachelor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods Word.The conflict betvveene the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The Christian warfare wherein is described the nature of these combatants, the malice and power of the flesh and fleshly lusts, with the meanes whereby we may subdue and ouercome them. By Iohn Dovvname Batchelar in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods Word.
London: printed by William Jones, 1618London: printed by William Iones, 1618
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TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR FRANCIS BACON, KNIGHT, Lord KEEPER of the Great Seal, I. D. wisheth all increase of grace with true honour in this world, and everlasting happiness in the life to come.
TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE SIR FRANCIS BACON, KNIGHT, Lord KEEPER of the Great Seale, I. D. wisheth all increase of grace with true honour in this world, and euerlasting happinesse in the life to come.
There is no time (Right Honourable) for careless security, when there is no place free from danger: But whilst a Christian liveth in this world he is encompassed with perils, walketh among snares, and is beset on all sides with many mighty enemies. For though he were at peace with all visible creatures, yet those [Greek or Hebrew] of which the Apostle speaketh, do in all times and places make war against him. Without him there are many legions of wicked spirits assisted with the strong aides of worldly enemies, which being far superior unto him in power and policy do besiege and beset him on every side, watching all opportunities to work ⟨image 3⟩his destruction; within him he harboureth many secret traitors even innumerable fleshly lusts, which (if he prevent not the danger by continual watchfulness) are ever ready to open the gates of his soul and letting in those foreign forces, to join with them in spoiling him of those rich treasures, Gods saving graces, and in making him the miserable captive of sin and Satan. In which regard it becometh all Christian Soldiers whiles they live in the Church militant, not to dream of peace or ease, but to stand always in their station with undaunted valour, and unwearied watchfulness, and to be armed continually with the whole armour of God that they may resist these enemies and obtain the victory. But especially this courage and care is required of Gods Ministers, that they may with Timothy [Greek or Hebrew] 1[Greek or Hebrew].
THere is no time (Right Honorable) for carelesse securitie, when there is no place free from danger: But whilest a Christian liueth in this world he is encompassed with perils, walketh among snares, and is beset on all sides with many mighty enemies. For though hee were at peace with all visible creatures, yet those of which the Apostle speaketh, doe in all times and places make warre against him. Without him there are many legions of wicked spirits assisted with the strong aydes of worldly enemies, which beeing farre superiour vnto him in power and policie doe besiedge and beset him on euery side, watching all opportunities to worke