...defenceless and deplorable condition of those who are under the government of violent passions: " He that has no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls," Prov. xxv. 28. It seems to be for this reason, that men of lesser abilities do often succeed better...

...mental guard, to hold strict sway over the mutinous powers, and to reflect deeply upon the precept — " He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down — without walls." The more we encourage plans of earthly employment, emolument, or happiness,...

...and in all judgment, that ye may approve the things that are excellent. SERMON XVI, PROV. xxv. 28. HE THAT HATH NO RULE OVER HIS OWN SPIRIT, IS LIKE A 61TY THAT IS BROKEN DOWN, AND WITHOUT WALLS. No man can be said to have attained complete rule over...

...passions are not under proper discipline they may lead us to much evil, and expose us to great injury. " He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city broken down, and without walls." Pupil. Is it known how the soul is united to the body ? Tutor. That...

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

...It is not good for the righteous to eat much honey ; But to search their own glory is glorious. 28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit, Is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. CHAPTER XXVI. 1 As snow in summer, and as rain iu harvest ; So honour is not seemly for a fool. 2 As...

...heart, findeth no goodd. An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression'. He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls f. They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord f . A froward man soweth strife; a...

...and invite them to strikThe man of temper places himself beyond vexations, interruption and insult. " He that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a city that is broken down ace without walls," into which enter over the ruins, toads. serpents, vagrants, thieves, enemies ;...

...spring. 27 It is not good to eat much honey : so for men to search their own glory « not glory. - 28 ; and thou shall know that I am the LORD : for they sha thut is broken down, and without walls. *~ CHAP. XXVI. S snow in summer, and as rain inharA .m. vest:...

...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...