...Mighty ; and he that ruleth his Spirit, than he that taketh a City. But he that hath no Rule lover his own Spirit, is like a City that is broken down and without Walls. 0 He that hath a froward Heart, findeth no Good ; and he that hath a perverfe Tongue, falieth into...

...places himfelf beyond vexatious interruption and infult. " He that hath no rule over his own fpir" it, is like a city that is broken down and without " walls," into which enter over the ruins, toads, fcrpents, vagrants, thieves, enemies ; while the man, who in patience pofleffes his foul, has...

...does christianity more directly promote our happiness ; for " he that hath no rule oveir R his awn spirit, is like a city that is broken down', and without walls." Meekness and humility are opposed to our natural pride and high conceit of ourselves, and in this sense...

...xxii. 24. Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man thou shall not go. xxv. 28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. xxvii- 4. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous, but who is able to stand before envy. xxix. 22....

...opposition to the passion of a child. It is the enjoyment of peace, in opposition to uproar and confusion. He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down and without walls*. — The next important exercise of patience is, ' * Prdv. Sxv. 28. ill. P 21. .1 210 On Patience. SERMON...

...that is, satisfaction itself. Justly it is said by the Wise Man, that he •who hath no rule over his spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls *. All is waste ; all is in disorder and ruins within him. He possesses no defence against dangers...

...ch. i. 20. Thou shalt find it exposes thee to all mischief: for, He, that hath no rule over his awn spirit, is like a city, that is broken down, and without walls, saith Solomon ; Prov. xxv. ?S. What enemy may not rush into such a city, at pleasure ? Just such advantage...

...men are very desirous, proves at last not honourable, but reproachful to them. See Arg. [k] Ver. 28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken d'jwn, and without walls.] He that cannot govern his passions, especially his anger, but suffers them...

...prince made inquiry after such, persons ; but found the inquiry vain, and was silent. SECTION Vin. HE that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grevious words stir up anger. Better is a dinner of herbs where...

...invite them to strike.. The man of temper places himself beyond vexatious interruption and insult. " He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like...and without walls," into which enter over the ruins, toads,. serpents, vagrants, thieves, enemies ; while the man, who in patience possesses his soul, has...