The Christian Souldier Or, Preparation for Battaile. A Legend containing true Rules for a Souldier, in whom at once is met Religion and Resolution. Published by a well-willer to the Gown and Sword, T. J. [i.e. Thomas Jordan] |
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[Come hither Souldier, if thou canst obey]
Come hither Souldier, if thou canst obeyGod and the King, doubt not to have the day.
If thou canst sweare 'tis for none other cause
Thou fightest but for Religion and the Laws,
Heaven protect thee; may thy dayes encrease,
He that doth justly fight makes way for peace.
If thou canst save thy friend, and spare thy foe,
When thou art up, and he trod downe below;
If thou canst grieve to spoile the plow-mans Village,
And make it not thy aime to fight for pillage;
If in the furious sacking of a Towne
Thou canst avoid to cast their women downe
With their young new-born infants; if thou fly
From all base actions of red cruelty;
The Lord will sure protect thee from all harmes,
And I my selfe will say,—Stand to your Arms.
FINIS.
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