On neck of flesh completed wisdom put, as ring.[272]
Thou seest now, applied, the breeze of spring is he,
Who, perfect in himself, men perfect helps to be.
From words of his take care thou close not up thy ear.
Thy faith they will confirm; religion fruit will bear.155
Reproachful, or in praise, hear all he has to say;
From thee the fires of hell they’ll help to turn away.
Reproaches, admonitions, life will bring at last
If faith they but confirm, flesh in subjection cast.
By admonition is the heart encouraged to good deeds;