Similies on the same subiect.
AS persecution is the bodies death:
So foule despaire quite kills the conscience.
As the bright Sunne doth lighten all the world,
So a cleare conscience shineth in the soule.
As beautie is a thing glads mortall sight,
So vnstain'd conscience doth high heauen delight.
As wine cheeres vp the heart when it is sad,
So peace of conscience makes it much more glad.
As brazen walls defend a cittie best,
So conscience taintlesse, is at peace and rest.
As gold is best, when through the fire 'tis tride,
So conscience is by troubles purifide.