The Gentle Life
E. Johnson Proverbs 16:31, 32 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Portrayed with exquisite sweetness and beauty. I. AN HONOURED AGE. The biblical pictures of the aged pious are very charming, and Polycarp, with his eighty-six years upon him, passing to another crown, that of martyrdom, is sublime; also "Paul the aged and the prisoner." The text points out what we must all recognize for an aesthetic truth, that it is the association of age with. goodness which makes it truly respectable, venerable, beautiful. II. MORAL HEROISM. The heathen type of heroism was strength of arm - bodily strength, manly courage against an outward foe. The spiritual and the Christian type is in strength of will against evil, self mastery, self-conquest, sublime patience. Better than to be members of any knightly order, "Companions" of the Bath, or any similar society speaking of the lower and carnal virtues, to be "companions in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ." - J. Parallel Verses KJV: The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. WEB: Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.