...diem. ' Neither is it necessary precisely to fix the bounds of this general expression, is better. He, that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. The sense is easily understood: in general, it signifies, that he that rultth his fpirit discovers...

...the text, we will first explain what it is to rule the spirit, and, secondly, we will prove that he, that ruleth his spirit, is better than, he, that taketh a city. If we proceed further, it will only be to add a few reflections tending to convince you, that you are...

...follow your steps ! While you subdue your enemies, may you experience this maxim of the wise man, he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city. Young people receive our blessing : may you ever be preserved from the contagion of t'he world you...

...after foher and ferious drfcuflion. In this firft view, then, the advantage is wholly in favor of.hiinj that ruleth his spirit, is better than he, that taketh a city. ' i • • 2. Compare, in the fecond place, the exploits of him that ruleth hit spirit, with the exploits...

...them. Neither is it necessary precisely to fix the bounds of this general e xpression, is better. " He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city." The s«nse is easily understood ; in general, it signifies that he that ruleth his spirit, discovers...

...party ! more worthy of memorial, than those victories that are recorded in the blood of thousands. He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city, Admit, for a moment, that it is a narrow prejudice which makes some more than hesitate to use, in solemn...

...conquest greater than those the world so much magnifies. It is Solomon's assertion, § not mine, He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city. What hinders us then from obtaining this peace? Do we think it will be time enough hereafter? When,...

...and insure a noble victory, and have a glorious triumph, and meet with an unfading crown : "for he that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." Yet how few are seized with a noble ambition to overcome themselves, and lead captive the powers of...

...blood. Well may it be said, " Anger is a short madness. " It resteth only in the bosom of fools. " He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city." , ' This daring deed and dreadful catastrophe were quickly known throughout Pentonville and Clerkenwell....

...noblest feats of courage ; and require the exertions of a firm, resolute, and determined soul. " He that ruleth his spirit, is better than he that taketh a city." The false opinions, and depraved customs of the world, make sad havoc among human souls, and it is...