Sin overthrows all. [ 586]
AUlus Gellius, doth tell of a goodly horse which belonged to one Seius, and there∣of had his name to be called Equus Seianus:* 1.1 This horse was never possessed by any,* 1.2 but both himself and his family did come to nought: So Seius, his first Master, sped, and then Dolobella, who bought the horse at a great rate, purchased his own destruction into the bargain; Then Cassius was his owner, and after him Antonius, and the end of both these was Ruine: So it is with Sin and Wickedness, they fret the goods of the owner, like Eagles feathers, they consume all, little or nothing pro∣spers that they have a hand in▪ though sin therefore be as pleasant to the flesh, and to thy fancy, as the horse of Seianus was comely to the eye, yet better it is to leave it, then to have it, he is the best man, and the blest man, that is furthest from it.