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IN that famous battle at Leuctrum, where the Thebans got a signall Victory, but their Captain Epaminondas,* 1.1 his deaths wound: It is reported, that Epaminon∣das a little before his death, demanded, whether his Buckler were taken by the ene∣my, and when he understood that it was safe, and that they had not so much as laid their hands on it, he dyed most willingly and cheerfully: Su••h is the resolution
of a valiant souldier of Christ Iesus,* 1.2 when he is wounded even to death, he hath an eye to his shield of faith, and finding that to be safe out of the enemies danger, his soul marcheth couragiously out of this world, singing S. Paul's triumphant ditty, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousnesse, 2 Tim. 4. 7. 8.
Plutarch. Pau∣sani•••• in Boe∣ticis.
Dan. Featly, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 anted.