Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

1. In respect of Hardship. 2. Watchfulness. 3. Combat.

1. In respect of Hardship. 2. Watchfulness. 3. Combate.

First, In respect of Hardships; a Soldier he doth endure much hardship; he hath not his soft bed, nor his dainty fare, but goes thorough many a tedious March; such is a Christian's life, 2 Tim. 2.3. Thou therefore endure hardship as a good Soldier of Jesus Christ. We must not be, as Tertullian saith, silken Christians, but expect to wrestle with difficulties.

First, In respect of Hardships; a Souldier he doth endure much hardship; he hath not his soft bed, nor his dainty fare, but goes thorough many a tedious March; such is a Christian's life, 2 Tim. 2.3. Thou therefore indure hardship as a good Souldier of Iesus Christ. We must not be, as Tertullian saith, silken Christians, but expect to wrestle with difficulties.

Secondly, A Christians life is a warfare, in respect of Watchfulness: We must stand Sentinel, and be ever upon ⟨p. 7⟩our Guard. The Soldier gets up into the Watch-tower, sends out his Scouts, lest the Enemy should surprise him. It was Christs watch-word, Mark 13.37. I say unto you all, Watch. A subtle Heart needs a watchful Eye. Watch lest sin doth decoy you, lest Sat•n falls upon you when you are asleep on your Guard: when you have been praying against sin, then you must watch against temptation.