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Bishop Hall. 1574-1656

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Christian Moderation. Introduction.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.[182:5]

Epistles. Dec. iii. Ep. 2.

There is many a rich stone laid up in the bowels of the earth, many a fair pearl laid up in the bosom of the sea, that never was seen, nor never shall be.[182:6]

Contemplations. Book iv. The veil of Moses.