34 THE HISTORY OF BEES. 
Finally, conftant watchfulnefs. ‘Thefe infe€ts have 
many enemies ; for which reafon they never give them- 
felves up to fecurity, but have their guards to watch 
the city, and prevent a furprize. 
How many are the Chriftian’s enemies ? ‘King David. 
compared his to Bees.* How great is the number of 
infernal fpirits ? that are very powerful, politick, mali- 
cious, cruel, diligent, and ever watchful. Let thefe al- 
fo teach the Chriftian foldier, conftant watchfulnefs.+ 
Hannibal at the gates was enough to awaken the 
citizens of Rome, and call them to their arms. | 
The grand enemy (Satan athand) fhould call the 
chriftian to his prayers, and keep him ever on his guard. 
Let us take Solomon’s advice. + 
* Pfal, cxviii, 12. + Fas ef et ab Hofte doceri, 
he 
4 Proy. vi..6, 7,85 

