And God abhorred; with violence rude to break
The thread of life ere half its length was run,
And rob a wretched brother of his being.
Bishop Porteus.
VIRTUE.
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.—Philippians, iv. 8.
Giving all diligence add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge.—II. Peter, i. 5.
Heaven doth with us as we with torches do;
Not light them for themselves: for if our virtues