...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, II. Patience under disappointments. These will often...

...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, II. PATIENCE under disappointments. These will often...

...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 of any...

...; 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 of...

...that your love may abound yet more and more 195—212 SERMON XVI. Sel f-government. PROVBRBS .vxv. 28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city, that is broken down, and without walls . 213—227 SERMON XVII. Self-knowledge. 1 CORINTHIANS xi. 31. If we would judge ourselves, we should...

...prince made inquiry after such persons ; but found the inquiry vain, and was silent. SECTION VIII. 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 grievous words stir up anger. Better is a dinner of herbs where...

...'prince made inquiry alter such persons.j but found tlY6 Sirj vain, and was silent. SECTION VIIL \ HE that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that (s: broken down, and without walls.* A soft answer turneth away wrath ; bui grievous words itir up...

............ 195 — 212 SERMON XVI. Self-government. PROVERBS xxv. 28. He that bath no rule over bis own spirit is like a city, that is broken down, and without walls . 213 — 227 SERMON XVII. Self knowledge. 1 CORINTHIANS xi. 31. If we would judge ourselves, we should...

...is strife produced ? 12. To what does Solomon compare the niau who has no command over his passions? He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (85 Pr. 28.) 13. Is he likely to be punished who needlessly meddles with strife? He that passeth by...

...fed. f Slug-gard, slfig'-gfird, an inactive, c Re-buke, re-btke', to chide, re-. lazy fellow. prehcnd. 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;1 but grievous words stir up anger. Better is a dinner of herbs where...