...abound yet more and more. . . . 241 — 282 SERMON XVI. Self-government. PROVERBS xxv. 28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city, that is brokeu dowu, and without walls. ..... 263—289 SERMON XVII. Self-knowledge. 1 CORINTHIANS xi. 31....

...the 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...

...found the inquiry in vain, and was iilent. SECTION VIII. HE that hath no rule over his own fpirit, is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. A foft anfwer turneth away wrath ; but grievous words ftir up anger. Better is a dinner of herbs, where...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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 ;...

...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...

...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...