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[ 1166] Remedy against Vain-glory.

THe Naturalists observe,* 1.1 that the Eagle building her nest on high, is much maligned by a kind of venemous Serpent, called Parias, which because it cannot reach the nest, makes to the windward and breathes out its poyson, that so the ayr may be infected, and the Eagles Chickens destroyed; But by way of pre∣vention, the Eagle out of a naturall instinct,* 1.2 keeps a kind of Agath stone in her nest, which being placed still against the wind, preserveth her young ones from infection: Thus with the like care and industry, we must labour to preserve the honour of any good work that we do, keep up the credit of any religious act that we per∣form; And least the Devill should taynt them, and make us famam aucupari to hunt after the applause of Men,* 1.3 we must place Christ and the glory of God betwixt our good Works and the noysome breath of Mans flattery and commendations.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Pliny hist. lib. 3. cap. 10.
• * 1.2

  Spartam nactus hanc orn••.
• * 1.3

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