The danger of division, and necessity of unity opened in a sermon preached at St. Lawrence's Church, before the election of the Lord Mayor / by Tho. Mariott ...
This Man, thus miserably afflicted, and possessed with such a dumb, blind, and deaf Spirit, was brought unto our Lord, (who was sent, by his Father, into the World, on purpose to destroy the works of the Devil ) that he might be freed from this so foul a Fiend;
This Man, thus miserably afflicted, and possessed with such a dumb, blind, and deaf Spirit, was brought unto our Lord, (who was sent, by his Father, into the World, on purpose to destroy the works of the devil) that he might be freed from this so foul a Fiend;
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Some of the common sort of people wonder'd, (saith St. Luke ) they were amazed at it, (saith St. Matthew ) they were in an ecstasie, as well they might:
some of the Common sort of people wondered, (Says Saint Lycia) they were amazed At it, (Says Saint Matthew) they were in an ecstasy, as well they might:
Worse than these, by far, were those other Pharisees, who, not content a little to obscure, did malitiously calumniate our Saviour, saying, That he did cast out devils by Beelzebub the chief of the devils.
Worse than these, by Far, were those other Pharisees, who, not content a little to Obscure, did maliciously calumniate our Saviour, saying, That he did cast out Devils by Beelzebub the chief of the Devils.
This Beelzebub is, by Interpretation, the God of Flies, and was the god of Ekron, as we read in the Book of the Kings. Josephus calls him the god-fly, or fly-god of the Ekronites;
This Beelzebub is, by Interpretation, the God of Flies, and was the god of Ekron, as we read in the Book of the Kings. Josephus calls him the god-fly, or fly-god of the Ekronites;
of which several like Instances are given by the Learned Selden. In the New Testament the name of this Prince of Devils is written Beelzebul, as much as Jupiter Belus, or the Dung-god.
of which several like Instances Are given by the Learned Selden. In the New Testament the name of this Prince of Devils is written Beelzebub, as much as Jupiter Belus, or the Dung-god.
This being so, no greater Calumny could Malice have devised, than this, That the Lord Jesus, the Eternal Son of God, in our nature on the Earth, casting out Devils, should do it by the power of this filthy God, and Prince of the Devils.
This being so, no greater Calumny could Malice have devised, than this, That the Lord jesus, the Eternal Son of God, in our nature on the Earth, casting out Devils, should do it by the power of this filthy God, and Prince of the Devils.
St. John, speaking of several, who believed in Christ, because of the Miracles which he did, expresly saith, That Jesus did not commit himself unto them,
Saint John, speaking of several, who believed in christ, Because of the Miracles which he did, expressly Says, That jesus did not commit himself unto them,
for when he had told the man sick of the Palsie, that his Sins were forgiven him, and certain of the Scribes said within themselves, this man blasphemeth:
for when he had told the man sick of the Palsy, that his Sins were forgiven him, and certain of the Scribes said within themselves, this man Blasphemeth:
he knew their thoughts, and reproved them for their wicked imaginations, saying, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? By which we see, that Christ hears the words of our Hearts,
he knew their thoughts, and reproved them for their wicked Imaginations, saying, Wherefore think you evil in your hearts? By which we see, that christ hears the words of our Hearts,
When we perform any holy duties, let us look unto our Hearts, since we have to do with him who knows how our Hearts are affected when we are in his presence.
When we perform any holy duties, let us look unto our Hearts, since we have to do with him who knows how our Hearts Are affected when we Are in his presence.
And in the whole course of our lives, in all Places, in all Companies, where-ever we are, what-ever we do, let us always remember, that our Hearts are known to Christ our Judge.
And in the Whole course of our lives, in all Places, in all Companies, wherever we Are, whatever we do, let us always Remember, that our Hearts Are known to christ our Judge.
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This Meditation will be very proper for you who are concerned in the great Transactions of this Day, to consider that God knows with what Hearts and Intentions you meet together;
This Meditation will be very proper for you who Are concerned in the great Transactions of this Day, to Consider that God knows with what Hearts and Intentions you meet together;
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After the Omnisciency of Christ, our next Point (and that which we are chiefly to insist upon) is, the Danger of intestine Division, in the following part of the words, Every kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation,
After the Omnisciency of christ, our next Point (and that which we Are chiefly to insist upon) is, the Danger of intestine Division, in the following part of the words, Every Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation,
for a kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation, &c. And so this part of the Text joyns issue with the former, in confirming the Deity of the Son. But we design to speak unto these words only as showing the Danger of Division, desiring, from hence, to take advantage (what in us lies) to perswade the Christian World to Love and Unity.
for a Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation, etc. And so this part of the Text joins issue with the former, in confirming the Deity of the Son. But we Design to speak unto these words only as showing the Danger of Division, desiring, from hence, to take advantage (what in us lies) to persuade the Christian World to Love and Unity.
It hath been the wont of Rhetoricians, desirous to shew their Art at the best advantage, to chuse out such Subjects as are not in themselves excellent (things excellent in themselves not needing any Rhetorical Paint to set them off) but such things as are meanly esteemed by most, or really naught, that by their artful Colours they may set them out,
It hath been the wont of Rhetoricians, desirous to show their Art At the best advantage, to choose out such Subject's as Are not in themselves excellent (things excellent in themselves not needing any Rhetorical Paint to Set them off) but such things as Are meanly esteemed by most, or really nought, that by their artful Colours they may Set them out,
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another, in commending the most deformed Thersites: one hath shewed his Eloquence in praising a Gnat; another in commending a Fly: one in praising a Quartan-Ague; another in commending Injustice: one in praising Baldness; another in commending Folly.
Another, in commending the most deformed Thersites: one hath showed his Eloquence in praising a Gnat; Another in commending a Fly: one in praising a Quartan-Ague; Another in commending Injustice: one in praising Baldness; Another in commending Folly.
When Mens sins become crying, so that the sound thereof reacheth Heaven, then comes the plague of Division, upon a Nation, a sure evidence of God's wrath,
When Men's Sins become crying, so that the found thereof reaches Heaven, then comes the plague of Division, upon a nation, a sure evidence of God's wrath,
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It may be pertinent, in this place, to set before you some Examples and Instances of the Ruines and Desolations which Division hath wrought in the World.
It may be pertinent, in this place, to Set before you Some Examples and Instances of the Ruins and Desolations which Division hath wrought in the World.
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When Hircanus and Aristobulus contended, this brought Pompey into Jury. Who hath not heard of the Three great Factions in Jerusalem (when Titus Vespasian besieged that City) and knows not that these were the cause of that dreadful destruction which befel them? I pray God, London may take warning by Jerusalem. The sad fruit of Division did those two Thracian Brethren feel, who being at strife about their Kingdom,
When Hircanus and Aristobulus contended, this brought Pompey into Jury. Who hath not herd of the Three great Factions in Jerusalem (when Titus Vespasian besieged that city) and knows not that these were the cause of that dreadful destruction which befell them? I pray God, London may take warning by Jerusalem. The sad fruit of Division did those two Thracian Brothers feel, who being At strife about their Kingdom,
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Of this great danger of Division, Scylurus, King of the Scythians, was aware, and therefore being to leave behind him fourscore Sons, upon his Death-bed he called for a Quiver of Arrows to be brought unto him, which he put into his Childrens hands, one after another,
Of this great danger of Division, Scylurus, King of the Scythians, was aware, and Therefore being to leave behind him fourscore Sons, upon his Deathbed he called for a Quiver of Arrows to be brought unto him, which he put into his Children's hands, one After Another,
himself took out of the Quiver the Arrows aforesaid, one by one, and snapt them in twain, single as they were, with facility, declaring by this, that so long as they,
himself took out of the Quiver the Arrows aforesaid, one by one, and snapped them in twain, single as they were, with facility, declaring by this, that so long as they,
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like Brethren, held together their Union and Agreement, they would be invincible; but their Discord and Dis-union would be an occasion that they should not long continue.
like Brothers, held together their union and Agreement, they would be invincible; but their Discord and Disunion would be an occasion that they should not long continue.
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It was Division which brought all Greece and Asia, and all the Eastern Parts of Christendom into the possession of the Turk. Tacitus himself witnesseth, That Discord was the Destruction of our Ancestors;
It was Division which brought all Greece and Asia, and all the Eastern Parts of Christendom into the possession of the Turk. Tacitus himself Witnesseth, That Discord was the Destruction of our Ancestors;
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Melancthon perswading the Dividing Protestants of his time, to Peace and Unity, illustrateth his Argument by a notable Parable of the Wolves and Dogs, who were marching onwards, to fight one against another;
Melanchthon persuading the Dividing Protestants of his time, to Peace and Unity, illustrateth his Argument by a notable Parable of the Wolves and Dogs, who were marching onward, to fight one against Another;
the substance of which, in few words, is this, That the Wolves sending forth a Master Wolfe to observe the Enemies, he returned them word that the Enemies were not one like another,
the substance of which, in few words, is this, That the Wolves sending forth a Master Wolf to observe the Enemies, he returned them word that the Enemies were not one like Another,
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You know whose saying it is, a heavenly strain of the Sweet-Singer of Israel: what intire affection he had to Peace and Unity, is evident by his manner of expression,
You know whose saying it is, a heavenly strain of the Sweet-Singer of Israel: what entire affection he had to Peace and Unity, is evident by his manner of expression,
Mens Persons they had in admiration, one was for Paul, another for Apollos, a third for Cephas: 'tis very likely St. Paul, and St. Peter, and the silver-tongu'd Apollos too, agreed well enough;
Men's Persons they had in admiration, one was for Paul, Another for Apollos, a third for Cephas: it's very likely Saint Paul, and Saint Peter, and the silver-tongued Apollos too, agreed well enough;
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these strings were well tun'd by the Holy-Ghost, the Doctrine they received from God they delivered to the People, (to use Justin Martyr 's words, without any Jarring or Contention;
these strings were well tuned by the Holy ghost, the Doctrine they received from God they Delivered to the People, (to use Justin Martyr is words, without any Jarring or Contention;
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may wee not in this Church of Corinth see our own Face as in a Glass? nay, are not our Fractions more, our Factions stronger? I am unwilling to say what is upon publick record;
may we not in this Church of Corinth see our own Face as in a Glass? nay, Are not our Fractions more, our Factions Stronger? I am unwilling to say what is upon public record;
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Concerning us it was the sad Complaint of Gregory the ninth, not spoken without some pity and compassion towards us, Oye English-men, you are the most miserable men in the World, every one of you bites each other,
Concerning us it was the sad Complaint of Gregory the ninth, not spoken without Some pity and compassion towards us, Oye Englishmen, you Are the most miserable men in the World, every one of you bites each other,
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Why should we give the Devil such an advantage against us? or why should we of this Kingdom, of this House, give the common Enemies cause to rejoice, to see us do their work for them,
Why should we give the devil such an advantage against us? or why should we of this Kingdom, of this House, give the Common Enemies cause to rejoice, to see us do their work for them,
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and destroy one another? Are we not all satisfied in this, That all our unhappy Divisions are begun, promoted and carried on by the Roman Catholicks? why should we then thus divide,
and destroy one Another? are we not all satisfied in this, That all our unhappy Divisions Are begun, promoted and carried on by the Roman Catholics? why should we then thus divide,
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and gratifie our mortal Enemies? The Historian notes, That the Strife and Contention between the Christian Bishops, was followed (as a just Judgment of God) with that sad Dioclesian Persecution. As there is nothing more safe than Unity,
and gratify our Mortal Enemies? The Historian notes, That the Strife and Contention between the Christian Bishops, was followed (as a just Judgement of God) with that sad Diocletian Persecution. As there is nothing more safe than Unity,
I know you profess to be travelling towards Heaven, all tell us they are bound for Heaven, that's the Port they are sailing to, to the land of Canaan they are travelling:
I know you profess to be traveling towards Heaven, all tell us they Are bound for Heaven, that's the Port they Are sailing to, to the land of Canaan they Are traveling:
say you so? hear the Patriarch Joseph, let me speak to you, as he to his Brethren, going to the land of Canaan, see that you fall not out by the way.
say you so? hear the Patriarch Joseph, let me speak to you, as he to his Brothers, going to the land of Canaan, see that you fallen not out by the Way.
when there was an unhappy Division and Difference between Lot 's Herdsmen and his, and this increased so far as to cause a misunderstanding between Abraham and Lot themselves, observe how he beseecheth,
when there was an unhappy Division and Difference between Lot is Herdsmen and his, and this increased so Far as to cause a misunderstanding between Abraham and Lot themselves, observe how he Beseecheth,
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If this be so, yet consider we are Brethren, nearer than so, for we are Kinsmen, are we not united by Blood? why then should we be divided by any thing? nay farther, Lot, consider,
If this be so, yet Consider we Are Brothers, nearer than so, for we Are Kinsmen, Are we not united by Blood? why then should we be divided by any thing? nay farther, Lot, Consider,
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What a hindrance must it needs be, and disparagement to God's true Religion, when the Enemies to Piety who live about us shall see us thus strive and fall out with one another? what will they say? nay,
What a hindrance must it needs be, and disparagement to God's true Religion, when the Enemies to Piety who live about us shall see us thus strive and fallen out with one Another? what will they say? nay,
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I pray thee therefore, Lot, think of it better, let us not divide, let there be no Strife between us Brethren, professing the same Religion, serving the same God, expecting to enjoy the same Happiness in Heaven.
I pray thee Therefore, Lot, think of it better, let us not divide, let there be no Strife between us Brothers, professing the same Religion, serving the same God, expecting to enjoy the same Happiness in Heaven.
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And what remains but that we should put this close to our selves, and like good Children, learn this Lesson of Father Abraham, not to contend, not to divide,
And what remains but that we should put this close to our selves, and like good Children, Learn this lesson of Father Abraham, not to contend, not to divide,
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but to unite among our selves? Are you not Brethren, as Men, Brethren as Countrey-men, Brethren as Fellow-Citizens, Brethren as Christians, Brethren as Protestants,
but to unite among our selves? are you not Brothers, as Men, Brothers as Countrymen, Brothers as Fellow-Citizens, Brothers as Christians, Brothers as Protestants,
if he be continually in Strife and Contention, this sowres all, this turns his Gold into Dross, this turns his Wine into Vinegar, this turns his Palaces into Dungeons, this turns his Orchards and Gardens into a Wilderness,
if he be continually in Strife and Contention, this sours all, this turns his Gold into Dross, this turns his Wine into Vinegar, this turns his Palaces into Dungeons, this turns his Orchards and Gardens into a Wilderness,
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It is good Agreement, Unity, mutual Love, which doth animate, maintain, and tye Christians together, who, without it, become a burden to nature, and to one another:
It is good Agreement, Unity, mutual Love, which does animate, maintain, and tie Christians together, who, without it, become a burden to nature, and to one Another:
but how ungrateful is it, to hear an Instrument struck upon when all the Strings are out of Tune? Thus is it (as Origen well notes) where the Body of Christians have Strife, Dissentions, Divisions among them,
but how ungrateful is it, to hear an Instrument struck upon when all the Strings Are out of Tune? Thus is it (as Origen well notes) where the Body of Christians have Strife, Dissensions, Divisions among them,
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then all things are ungrateful, nothing is there that God accepts without Charity: pray never so much, hear never so much, if you be strings out of Tune,
then all things Are ungrateful, nothing is there that God accepts without Charity: pray never so much, hear never so much, if you be strings out of Tune,
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What made Israel so happy, above all other Nations, but because they had the God of Heaven dwelling among them? Herein is the happiness of a Kingdom, of a Church, of a City, of a House;
What made Israel so happy, above all other nations, but Because they had the God of Heaven Dwelling among them? Herein is the happiness of a Kingdom, of a Church, of a city, of a House;
To this purpose admirable is the Example of Gregory Nazianzen, who, when there was a contention about his being Bishop of Constantinople, desired them to cast him into the Sea,
To this purpose admirable is the Exampl of Gregory Nazianzen, who, when there was a contention about his being Bishop of Constantinople, desired them to cast him into the Sea,
St. Amb. l. 3. de fide, ad Gratjanum Imperat. cap. 16. Quaero quomodo regnum velint patris & filii esse divisum, quum dominus dixerit, Omne regnum in seipsum dia isam, desolatur, &c.
Saint Ambassadors l. 3. de fide, ad Gratjanum Implead cap. 16. Quaero quomodo Kingdom velint patris & Sons esse Divisum, Whom dominus dixerit, Omne Kingdom in seipsum dia Isam, desolatur, etc.
Cic. Parad. Nihil est tam incredibile, quod non dicendo fiat probabile; nihil tam horridum, tam incultum, quod non splendescat oratione, & tanquam excolatur.
Cic Parad Nihil est tam incredibile, quod non dicendo fiat probabile; nihil tam horridum, tam incultum, quod non splendescat oration, & tanquam excolatur.
S. Ambr. Dom. in passione, Quid est Christus nisi veritas & pax? ergo qui pro falsitate relinquit veritatem, & pro cupiditate dirumpit charit. item, & odit pacem, nihil aliu• facere videtur quam lapidare & crucisi pre, & occidere Christum, &c.
S. Ambrose Dom. in passion, Quid est Christus nisi veritas & pax? ergo qui Pro falsitate relinquit veritatem, & Pro cupiditate dirumpit Charity. item, & odit pacem, nihil aliu• facere videtur quam lapidare & crucisi pre, & occidere Christ, etc.
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