The honour of marriage, or, The institution, necessity, advantages, comforts, and usefulness of a married life set forth in a sermon January 27, 1694, at Seven-Oak in Kent / by Joseph Fisher ...
IN this Prophane and Profligate Age, wherein Men generally, either from the Pride and Folly of their Wit and Learning, or from the Open and Impudent Debauchery of their Lives, clamour against the Holy Institutions of God, as things either above,
IN this Profane and Profligate Age, wherein Men generally, either from the Pride and Folly of their Wit and Learning, or from the Open and Impudent Debauchery of their Lives, clamour against the Holy Institutions of God, as things either above,
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than to demonstrate to mens Reason, That Revealed Religion, as to the Moral and Preceptive part of it, injoyns no Duty but what is in the very nature of the thing agreeable to the unprejudiced Voice,
than to demonstrate to men's Reason, That Revealed Religion, as to the Moral and Preceptive part of it, enjoins no Duty but what is in the very nature of the thing agreeable to the unprejudiced Voice,
and therefore Divines may have this comfortable prospect for all their pains which they shall take in this matter, that they may force the most Loose and Unreasonable to an inward Self-accusation,
and Therefore Divines may have this comfortable prospect for all their pains which they shall take in this matter, that they may force the most Lose and Unreasonable to an inward Self-accusation,
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Thus we know it was twice, if not oftner with that Nation which God made choice of to be his Peculiar People and Church; and if ever the like Judgment seize and harden any other Nation, we have the greatest reason to think it is then,
Thus we know it was twice, if not oftener with that nation which God made choice of to be his Peculiar People and Church; and if ever the like Judgement seize and harden any other nation, we have the greatest reason to think it is then,
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I am very sensible such a Preface as this, is too large for that Discourse, which the Nature and Design of the Words I have read, lead me to. Be it so;
I am very sensible such a Preface as this, is too large for that Discourse, which the Nature and Design of the Words I have read, led me to. Be it so;
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which one would think needed not any thing like a positive Law from Heaven at first to ratify it? If we can see any thing in the World without a borrowed Light, we may see the necessity of this.
which one would think needed not any thing like a positive Law from Heaven At First to ratify it? If we can see any thing in the World without a borrowed Light, we may see the necessity of this.
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And when the Laws of God, and the Verdict of Reason meet together in the same thing, what greater evidence can we have either of the Sacredness or Obligation of it? There is no curing by meer Natural Means that Blindess and Boldness which dare rise up against such an Institution;
And when the Laws of God, and the Verdict of Reason meet together in the same thing, what greater evidence can we have either of the Sacredness or Obligation of it? There is no curing by mere Natural Means that Blindness and Boldness which Dare rise up against such an Institution;
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if wicked Wretches will still open their Mouths against them, it is because they are judicially blinded and given up to vile affections, to filthy and fleshly lusts, and unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
if wicked Wretches will still open their Mouths against them, it is Because they Are judicially blinded and given up to vile affections, to filthy and fleshly Lustiest, and unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
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I have said thus much before hand, because I am sensible that Marriage has been decried and reviled of late by those, who abstain from it, not for their Virtues or Religion sake, that they may with the more freedom of mind care for the things of the Lord;
I have said thus much before hand, Because I am sensible that Marriage has been decried and reviled of late by those, who abstain from it, not for their Virtues or Religion sake, that they may with the more freedom of mind care for the things of the Lord;
Let therefore men say what they list (for that wicked Men will do in spite of every thing that is Sacred) it is the Duty of all Conscientious Persons to regard the Word of God,
Let Therefore men say what they list (for that wicked Men will do in spite of every thing that is Sacred) it is the Duty of all Conscientious Persons to regard the Word of God,
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Marriage is honourable. The Words may be rendred either by way of command, Let Marriage be honourable, and so those that follow, Let the bed be undefiled;
Marriage is honourable. The Words may be rendered either by Way of command, Let Marriage be honourable, and so those that follow, Let the Bed be undefiled;
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And by the term Honourable, we may not only understand that Marriage is lawful in Opposition to some Madmen (for no better I can call them) the Haeresiologists, Historians,
And by the term Honourable, we may not only understand that Marriage is lawful in Opposition to Some Madmen (for no better I can call them) the Haeresiologists, Historians,
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So that it is in it self as honourable in All as Any; or the Words, in all, may signify, Omnino atque perfecte; Omnibus modis, or omni ex parte, or the like, i. e. altogether as some interpret them,
So that it is in it self as honourable in All as Any; or the Words, in all, may signify, Omnino atque perfect; Omnibus modis, or omni ex parte, or the like, i. e. altogether as Some interpret them,
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It follows in the Text, And the Bed undefiled. By which we may first understand a pure Virginal or Chast Life, which every one that is acquainted with the Primitive Writers knows to have been highly valued and extolled by the first Christians;
It follows in the Text, And the Bed undefiled. By which we may First understand a pure Virginal or Chaste Life, which every one that is acquainted with the Primitive Writers knows to have been highly valued and extolled by the First Christians;
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and all manner of Lasciviousness, whether in Married or Unmarried Persons. If the first Sense be taken, then the term Honourable is again to be repeated, NONLATINALPHABET,
and all manner of Lasciviousness, whither in Married or Unmarried Persons. If the First Sense be taken, then the term Honourable is again to be repeated,,
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And therefore in this last Clause of the Verse, is contained a dreadful Threatning or Tremendous Judgment on all the Unchaste, whether Married, or Single Persons.
And Therefore in this last Clause of the Verse, is contained a dreadful Threatening or Tremendous Judgement on all the Unchaste, whither Married, or Single Persons.
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they proceed from the most vile Thoughts, unreasonable Appetites, ungov•rned Passions, and filthy Lusts: And consequently the God of all Holiness and Purity must needs hate and abhor them;
they proceed from the most vile Thoughts, unreasonable Appetites, ungov•rned Passion, and filthy Lustiest: And consequently the God of all Holiness and Purity must needs hate and abhor them;
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and how serviceable it may be to the Holy Offices of Religion. 3. A Comparison betwixt the Married and Unmarried Life, with respect to God's Service and Christian Piety. 4. The horrid Sinfulness of Whoredom and Adultery,
and how serviceable it may be to the Holy Offices of Religion. 3. A Comparison betwixt the Married and Unmarried Life, with respect to God's Service and Christian Piety. 4. The horrid Sinfulness of Whoredom and Adultery,
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as it is represented to our Consideration from the first Words of it, Marriage is honourable. And that I may speak of it sutably to this Sacred Penman's Design or Assertion, I intend to shew wherein the Honour of Marriage consists,
as it is represented to our Consideration from the First Words of it, Marriage is honourable. And that I may speak of it suitably to this Sacred Penman's Design or Assertion, I intend to show wherein the Honour of Marriage consists,
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And for the more clear and effectual Prosecution of this Point, what I have to say shall be cast into these four following Particulars. 1. I will consider the first Institution of Marriage.
And for the more clear and effectual Prosecution of this Point, what I have to say shall be cast into these four following Particulars. 1. I will Consider the First Institution of Marriage.
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1. I am to consider the first Institution of Marriage, as it was ordained, and as I may say, solemnized by God himself in the two first Progenitors of Mankind.
1. I am to Consider the First Institution of Marriage, as it was ordained, and as I may say, solemnized by God himself in the two First Progenitors of Mankind.
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and as the Scripture saith, brought her unto him; which Divine Act Adam interpreted to intimate the Solemn Bond of Matrimony, whereby they were once more to be made the same Bone, and the same Flesh. This I take with Learned Men to be that place of Scripture, whereon the Solemnization of Marriage is first grounded;
and as the Scripture Says, brought her unto him; which Divine Act Adam interpreted to intimate the Solemn Bound of Matrimony, whereby they were once more to be made the same Bone, and the same Flesh. This I take with Learned Men to be that place of Scripture, whereon the Solemnization of Marriage is First grounded;
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and consiststing in the closest Bond of Union that can be betwixt two Individuals of the same Nature ( for by these I find both the School-men and Canonists to define it from Isidore) and both of them being plainly represented to us in this Matrimonial Conjunction of the first Man and Woman;
and consiststing in the closest Bound of union that can be betwixt two Individuals of the same Nature (for by these I find both the Schoolmen and Canonists to define it from Isidore) and both of them being plainly represented to us in this Matrimonial Conjunction of the First Man and Woman;
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So it was impossible that Man should not be enamoured with a Creature that was framed on purpose for his Society and Assistance. In which Act of God (altho I will not say, that Marriage is a Sacrament,
So it was impossible that Man should not be enamoured with a Creature that was framed on purpose for his Society and Assistance. In which Act of God (although I will not say, that Marriage is a Sacrament,
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yet I think it may be affirmed) there was something Sacramental, implying that Mutual Love and Dearness, that Familiarity, Society, and Oneness, there ought to be betwixt them.
yet I think it may be affirmed) there was something Sacramental, implying that Mutual Love and Dearness, that Familiarity, Society, and Oneness, there ought to be betwixt them.
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All this the very Manner and Circumstances of the Womans Creation seemed to presignify, and was so understood by Adam, as appears in the Sequel of the Sacred Story.
All this the very Manner and circumstances of the Woman's Creation seemed to presignify, and was so understood by Adam, as appears in the Sequel of the Sacred Story.
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but that whatever he has determined at several times, and upon several occasions, to be of perpetual practice, ought and must be Religiously observed by them, who have and acknowledge his Revelation.
but that whatever he has determined At several times, and upon several occasions, to be of perpetual practice, ought and must be Religiously observed by them, who have and acknowledge his Revelation.
but likewise determined him as to the Manner and Lawfulness of it by a Solemn Matrimonial Contract, which he has done in no other Species besides that I know of;
but likewise determined him as to the Manner and Lawfulness of it by a Solemn Matrimonial Contract, which he has done in no other Species beside that I know of;
And therefore I judge they denote, by a figurative Manner of Speech, the inward Disposition, Frame, and Nature of Mankind for multiplying themselves and peopling the World.
And Therefore I judge they denote, by a figurative Manner of Speech, the inward Disposition, Frame, and Nature of Mankind for multiplying themselves and peopling the World.
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Where the Hebrew word, NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate, and he blessed them, seems to intimate Gods furnishing Man in his very Nature with powers and willingness to answer the end of his Creation, particularly that of perpetuating his Posterity to the end of the World.
Where the Hebrew word,, which we translate, and he blessed them, seems to intimate God's furnishing Man in his very Nature with Powers and willingness to answer the end of his Creation, particularly that of perpetuating his Posterity to the end of the World.
For they appear to me to labour on purpose by their Criticisms, of which to unbridled Wits, there will never be an end, to undermine the Scriptures (as others do by their Whimsical Notions of Modish Philosophy) and to render them altogether useless for the ends of Piety and Religion, which God designed them for.
For they appear to me to labour on purpose by their Criticisms, of which to unbridled Wits, there will never be an end, to undermine the Scriptures (as Others do by their Whimsical Notions of Modish Philosophy) and to render them altogether useless for the ends of Piety and Religion, which God designed them for.
May he in his due time by ways best known to himself, and agreeable to his Wisdom, blast such attempts upon his Sacred Oracles, which these men look on as a good old Book they may Criticize upon,
May he in his due time by ways best known to himself, and agreeable to his Wisdom, blast such attempts upon his Sacred Oracles, which these men look on as a good old Book they may Criticise upon,
and not as it is the Rule of our Faith and Manners. In short then, the forementioned Text containing a Benediction founded in the Nature and Faculties of Men, the use and exercise of them ought to be,
and not as it is the Rule of our Faith and Manners. In short then, the forementioned Text containing a Benediction founded in the Nature and Faculties of Men, the use and exercise of them ought to be,
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And therefore, as God has ordained Marriage as the only means for the Continuation of Men in the World, none can violate this method without sinning most heinously against him.
And Therefore, as God has ordained Marriage as the only means for the Continuation of Men in the World, none can violate this method without sinning most heinously against him.
and why then should men transgress this Law which is so Sacred and Perpetual; hardly any Sins are more provoking than Adultery, Fornication, and Uncleanness:
and why then should men transgress this Law which is so Sacred and Perpetual; hardly any Sins Are more provoking than Adultery, Fornication, and Uncleanness:
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and therefore those that are guilty of them, cannot escape Everlasting Fire. Now, from all this, you see what an Honour is reflected on Marriage from God; it makes the Bed undefiled; legitimates the World;
and Therefore those that Are guilty of them, cannot escape Everlasting Fire. Now, from all this, you see what an Honour is reflected on Marriage from God; it makes the Bed undefiled; legitimates the World;
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In fine, it gives Being, Honour, Priviledges, Rights, and Blessings to Children, amongst all Civilized Nations. III. Having thus far laid before you the Original and Necessity of a Married Life, both of which proceed from the Natural and Positive Law of God, I shall now in the next place consider the Blessings and Consolations of it:
In fine, it gives Being, Honour, Privileges, Rights, and Blessings to Children, among all Civilized nations. III. Having thus Far laid before you the Original and Necessity of a Married Life, both of which proceed from the Natural and Positive Law of God, I shall now in the next place Consider the Blessings and Consolations of it:
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But the words are variously translated by others, viz. Anxilium simile sibi, in the vulgar Latin, followed by the Syriack Version, a Help like unto himself, i. e. one of the same Nature and Constitution with him;
But the words Are variously translated by Others, viz. Anxilium simile sibi, in the Vulgar Latin, followed by the Syriac Version, a Help like unto himself, i. e. one of the same Nature and Constitution with him;
one of equal Tenderness and Regard for him as he has for himself, or one created on purpose to perform all those kind offices of assistance which his condition in the world requires from her;
one of equal Tenderness and Regard for him as he has for himself, or one created on purpose to perform all those kind Offices of assistance which his condition in the world requires from her;
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In the Chaldaick Version of Onkelos, NONLATINALPHABET in the Samaritan, NONLATINALPHABET a Help, a Support, a Prop, as before him; and in the Arabick, NONLATINALPHABET of the same meaning;
In the Chaldaic Version of Onkelos, in the Samaritan, a Help, a Support, a Prop, as before him; and in the Arabic, of the same meaning;
and therefore put in the Margin of our English Bibles, the whole Sentence implies, that God created one that would be a present and perpetual aid to man;
and Therefore put in the Margin of our English Bibles, the Whole Sentence Implies, that God created one that would be a present and perpetual aid to man;
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one that should be always at hand, in his power, and helpful. The Jerusalem Targum is somewhat obsure and paraphrastical, I will make him NONLATINALPHABET a Yoke-fellow that may go out with him.
one that should be always At hand, in his power, and helpful. The Jerusalem Targum is somewhat Obscure and paraphrastical, I will make him a Yokefellow that may go out with him.
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But what needs Criticism? the best way to interpret words is to confider things, and to direct the meaning of those to the nature and use of these; and therefore by the word NONLATINALPHABET we may understand, that the Woman was created, to perform all the Duties incumbent upon her towards the Man, not excluding his towards her;
But what needs Criticism? the best Way to interpret words is to confider things, and to Direct the meaning of those to the nature and use of these; and Therefore by the word we may understand, that the Woman was created, to perform all the Duties incumbent upon her towards the Man, not excluding his towards her;
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and consequently she was not ordained or given to him for the Gratification of his Lust, but for the Comfort of his Life. And from hence you see for what God made such a Fellow creature;
and consequently she was not ordained or given to him for the Gratification of his Lust, but for the Comfort of his Life. And from hence you see for what God made such a Fellow creature;
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And as all Society is appointed for the good of every Individual of it, so is that of Man and Wife by the express Command and Counsel of God who made them.
And as all Society is appointed for the good of every Individu of it, so is that of Man and Wife by the express Command and Counsel of God who made them.
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to stand by me (as some seem to suppose) are thus rendred by the Samaritan Version , NONLATINALPHABET, The woman which thou broughtest to me, viz. which thou didst betroth unto me, give to be my Spouse or Wife, and join to me in the strictest Bond of Union.
to stand by me (as Some seem to suppose) Are thus rendered by the Samaritan Version,, The woman which thou Broughtest to me, viz. which thou didst betrothed unto me, give to be my Spouse or Wife, and join to me in the Strictest Bound of union.
They were to communicate in each others Joys, alleviate their Griefs, assist by their Prudence their Labour and Industry, and earnestly promote the welfare of one another.
They were to communicate in each Others Joys, alleviate their Griefs, assist by their Prudence their Labour and Industry, and earnestly promote the welfare of one Another.
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For thus, and thus only could the necessities of their Nature be supplied, and their Infirmities supported, which otherwise each of them must inevitably have laboured under if remaining Single.
For thus, and thus only could the necessities of their Nature be supplied, and their Infirmities supported, which otherwise each of them must inevitably have laboured under if remaining Single.
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it may be sufficient to observe, That Love which sweetens every thing we desire, or take in hand in this World, ought in Marriage to have a ruling share,
it may be sufficient to observe, That Love which sweetens every thing we desire, or take in hand in this World, ought in Marriage to have a ruling share,
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'Tis this which must move the Heart and Affections of each Party, determine the Choice, gain Consent, ( which is the most Essential Part of the Espousals) and which will cast a perpetual Joy and Delight upon the Happy Pair. Every one that considers the State of Humane Nature, must know what an absolute Command this Passion has in the Bravest and Wisest Hearts.
It's this which must move the Heart and Affections of each Party, determine the Choice, gain Consent, (which is the most Essential Part of the Espousals) and which will cast a perpetual Joy and Delight upon the Happy Pair. Every one that considers the State of Humane Nature, must know what an absolute Command this Passion has in the Bravest and Wisest Hearts.
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and the more intire, the more pure, the more lasting that love is, 'tis the more commendable, and makes Life more comfortable. Husbands (says St. Paul) love your wives, for this cements them together into One;
and the more entire, the more pure, the more lasting that love is, it's the more commendable, and makes Life more comfortable. Husbands (Says Saint Paul) love your wives, for this cements them together into One;
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He knows not what Love is, nor the Joys that follow it, i. e. he has nothing at all of Humanity in him, who perceives not in his mind the many Consolations which must arise from such united Hearts, from such a redoubled force of Kindness and Affection.
He knows not what Love is, nor the Joys that follow it, i. e. he has nothing At all of Humanity in him, who perceives not in his mind the many Consolations which must arise from such united Hearts, from such a redoubled force of Kindness and Affection.
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3. Further, Thirdly, That which may recommend a Married Life to all but Prophane and Lascivious Wretches is this, that it engages Men to Industry and Labour, to Honesty and Providence, and to be Religions and Useful in the World.
3. Further, Thirdly, That which may recommend a Married Life to all but Profane and Lascivious Wretches is this, that it engages Men to Industry and Labour, to Honesty and Providence, and to be Religions and Useful in the World.
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For what are all Men, and the Riches of the World, but so many Monuments of Marriage Blessings? What is it else that maintains the Port, and carries on the business of Humane Society? The Being and Well-being of Families and Kingdoms;
For what Are all Men, and the Riches of the World, but so many Monuments of Marriage Blessings? What is it Else that maintains the Port, and carries on the business of Humane Society? The Being and Well-being of Families and Kingdoms;
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For these are the greatest Worldly Blessings that God can bestow upon any; they are the Repositories where Parents bestow the Fruits of their Industry and Labours;
For these Are the greatest Worldly Blessings that God can bestow upon any; they Are the Repositories where Parents bestow the Fruits of their Industry and Labours;
for which this reason may be given, that Nature, whose Inclinations and Propensions are unconquerable, has implanted in them a deep Tenderness and Love for their Off-spring:
for which this reason may be given, that Nature, whose Inclinations and Propensions Are unconquerable, has implanted in them a deep Tenderness and Love for their Offspring:
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And why should not Fathers do so? for their Children are nothing less than themselves multiplied, their Names and Beings in a manner made Immortal in the World,
And why should not Father's do so? for their Children Are nothing less than themselves multiplied, their Names and Beings in a manner made Immortal in the World,
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IV. The last thing I proposed, was to consider Marriage as an Antidote against the most notorio•s and crying Sins; and now what are these? Even the vilest that man can be guilty of,
IV. The last thing I proposed, was to Consider Marriage as an Antidote against the most notorio•s and crying Sins; and now what Are these? Even the Vilest that man can be guilty of,
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They are such as neither Sex can commit till they have cast off all Modesty, all Manners, and all Fear of God. The very naming of them (and for brevity and haste, I will but just name them) is enough to make all Men detest and dread them;
They Are such as neither Sex can commit till they have cast off all Modesty, all Manners, and all fear of God. The very naming of them (and for brevity and haste, I will but just name them) is enough to make all Men detest and dread them;
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for they bastardize the Race of Men, they entail a Disgrace upon Posterity, which is counted Ignominious and Base both in the Laws of God and Men. And then,
for they bastardise the Raze of Men, they entail a Disgrace upon Posterity, which is counted Ignominious and Base both in the Laws of God and Men. And then,
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Flee fornication, says the Apostle, Every sin that a man doth, is without the body: but he that committeth fornication, sinneth against his own body.
Flee fornication, Says the Apostle, Every since that a man does, is without the body: but he that Committeth fornication, Sinneth against his own body.
neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, or abusers of themselves with mankind, shall inherit the kingdom of God. O sad and tremendous judgment!
neither fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor effeminate, or Abusers of themselves with mankind, shall inherit the Kingdom of God. O sad and tremendous judgement!
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You find from what has been said, from whence a Marriage had its Original, what are the Benefits and Blessings of it, which are so many and so great, that to men who consider what the World is, what the State and Condition of Humane Nature is, it must both appear Necessary and Praiseworthy. God and Nature has made it an Honourable State of Life;
You find from what has been said, from whence a Marriage had its Original, what Are the Benefits and Blessings of it, which Are so many and so great, that to men who Consider what the World is, what the State and Condition of Humane Nature is, it must both appear Necessary and Praiseworthy. God and Nature has made it an Honourable State of Life;
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So that every Married Man as such, Should be known in the gates, when he fitteth amongst the elders of the Land. To be a Father or a Mother, a Husband or a Wife, a Master or a Mistriss, are all of them Titles of Authority and Honour;
So that every Married Man as such, Should be known in the gates, when he fits among the Elders of the Land. To be a Father or a Mother, a Husband or a Wife, a Master or a Mistress, Are all of them Titles of authority and Honour;
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What now need I add more to recommend this State of Life to the good Opinion of all Men, seeing that by the Laws of God so much Honour is due to it? Yet, however, what I have said, must not be so understood,
What now need I add more to recommend this State of Life to the good Opinion of all Men, seeing that by the Laws of God so much Honour is due to it? Yet, however, what I have said, must not be so understood,
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To conclude all, I shall from a Consideration of what has been said upon the Sacredness, Necessity, Consolations, Ends, and Ʋsefulness of a Married Life, shut up this Discourse with some Expressions of the wise Son of Syrach, whose Rules of Life, Judgment of Things,
To conclude all, I shall from a Consideration of what has been said upon the Sacredness, Necessity, Consolations, Ends, and Ʋsefulness of a Married Life, shut up this Discourse with Some Expressions of the wise Son of Sirach, whose Rules of Life, Judgement of Things,
