XVIII. Bird IN THE BREST.
I Saw two men fighting together, till a third casually passing by interposed himself to part them, The blows of the One fell on his Face, of the Other
Mixt contemplations in better times by Thomas Fuller ...
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- Mixt contemplations in better times by Thomas Fuller ...
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- Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661.
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- London :: Printed by R.D. for Iohn Williams ...,
- 1660.
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on his Back, of Both on his Body, being the Screen betwixt the fiery anger of the two Fighters. Some of the Behold∣ers laughed at him as well enough ser∣ved, for medling with matters which belonged not to him.
Others pitied him, conceiving every man concerned to prevent blood-shed betwixt Neighbours, and Christianity it self was Commission enough to interest him therein.
However, this is the sad Fate which attended all moderate persons, which will mediate betwixt opposite Parties. They may complain with David, They have rewarded me evil for good, and ha∣tred for my good-will. Yet let not such hereby be disheartned, but know that (besides the reward in Heaven) the very work of Moderation is the wages of Moderation. For it carrieth with it a marvellous Contentment in his Consci∣ence, who hath endeavoured his utmost in order to Unity, though unhappy in his success.