long deferred; HUMILITY is best when they are unexpectedly received. PATIENCE best exhibits her disposition when unduly censured; HUMILITY, when she is improperly flattered. The one has more to fear from her enemies; the other has more danger from her friends. PATIENCE looks more acquiescing; HUMILITY appears more prepossessing. PATIENCE is more adapted for submission; HUMILITY is more appropriate for contrition. PATIENCE is more needed in a world of suffering; HUMILITY more in a world of sin. Both are indispensable in such a world as this; both are amiable, gentle-spirited sisters; each has her own distinguishing features; but the prevailing expression of both is meekness.

Virtue and Temperance

IN THEIR LABORS AND RELATIONS.

ANALYSIS.

Virtue Exhibited and Described-Her Dress and AdornmentsHer Terrible Enemy-His Ambition and Efforts His Aids and Encouragements-His Great Achievements-Virtue's Courage and Safety-Her Maxims-Her Twin Sister-The Sister's Name and Beauty Similarities and Contrasts-Peculiarities of Genius and Disposition-Virtue distinguished from Temperance-Temperance distinguished from Virtue-Spiritual Differences-Mutual Favorites -Inseparable Intimacy-Eulogy and Invocation.

VIRTUE.

"What nothing earthly gives, or can destroy, The soul's calm sunshine, and the heartfelt joy, Is Virtue's prize."

"Virtue, the strength and beauty of the soul,
Is the best gift of heaven; a happiness
That even above the smiles and frowns of fate
Exalts great Nature's favorites; a wealth
That ne'er encumbers, nor can be transferred."

Pope.

Armstrong.

TEMPERANCE.

""Tis to thy rules, O Temperance! that we owe All pleasure which from health and strength can flow; Vigor of body, purity of mind,

Unclouded reason, sentiments refined,

Unmixed, untainted joys, without remorse,

The intemperate sinner's never failing curse."

Mrs. Chandler.

"And to knowledge [add] Temperance.”—2 Pet. i. 6.

CHAPTER XI.

Virtue and Temperance

IN THEIR LABORS AND RELATIONS.

EHOLD another lovely daugh

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ter of the heavenly family: one who hath much of the serene intelligence of TRUTH; much of the courageous energy of the champion; much of the happy smilingness of Hope; and, to a good degree, the clear-eyed vision of FAITH. She hath a degree of the excellences of every one, and all the others claim a relationship and a companionship with her. The name of this lovely daughter is VIRTUE.

VIRTUE'S graceful drapery is happy love and immaculate purity. Her adornment is a diadem of smiling innocence. Her sandals for constant using are kindness and delight for others. Her especial effort is to be pure herself, and to promote purity in all the rest. Hence VIRTUE hath her own appropriate work in bringing back the world to its Eden bliss.

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