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TEmperance, acording to the wor¦thy effects that proceed from hir may be compared to these sixe thinges: First, it may be compared to the sunne; because as the sunne drieth vp the foggie and mistie vapors of the earth, euen so temprance driues awaie the darknesse and filthy euaporations of the soule, that otherwise woulde
choke it, and giueth it the comforta∣ble light of reason, whereby it is refre∣shed.
Secondly, it is compared to a bridle, that as a bridle restraineth the head∣strong wilfulnesse of an vntamed hors: euen so temperance in the middest of pleasures and temptations, holdeth vs backe, and compelleth vs to followe reason.
Thirdly, it is compared to a sharpe rasor; because like vnto a rasor, it cut∣teth and loppeth awaie the superfluity of corrupt desires.
Fourthly, it is compared to a shield or helmet, because as these twain keep off and defend the violence of our eni∣mies weapons: euen so temperance is a bulwarke or defence, againste the sharpe darts of luxuriousnes.
Fiftlye, it is compared to a tutor or corrigidor, because with like authori∣tie as they command ouer their pupils, or charge committed vnto them, euen
so doth she checke and beare swaie o∣uer immoderate passions. Sixtlie, it is compared to a bonde orchaine; where-with things are bound vp and kept close together, and thereby made of the greater force and preheminence: euen so by temperance, all other ver∣tues are coupled and knit together in∣to an inuincible strength and power, which otherwise lose that vigour and efficacie. As we see in fortitude, he that is of an high and couragious spirit, and wanteth temporance to rule and go∣uerne it, runneth many times into in∣tollerable mischiefes. Likewise in Iu∣stice: he that would be esteemed as a iust man, and is not able (through the helpe of temperanee) to keep his soule free from perturbations, will sooner commit wrong, than patronage or pro¦pulse iniurie.