PEACE.

Peace was represented under the form of a female crowned with laurel, olive, and roses. In her hand she held the Caduceus and some ears of corn, emblematical of the abundance she produces.

ENVY.

Envy was represented as a woman with a pale and meagre countenance, pining away at the enjoyment of others.

FRAUD.

This Deity was represented with a human face, and a serpent's body; in the end of her

tail was a scorpion's sting. She swims through the river Cocytus, and her head only is seen above water.

CALUMNY.

Calumny was represented as a woman holding a lighted torch in one hand, and with the other twisting the neck of a young man whilst praying to the Gods. Suspicion and Conspiracy are near her, and Envy goes before.

DISCORD.

Discord was the daughter of Nox, and the sister of the Fates and Death. She was driven by Jupiter from heaven, because she excited continual quarrels among the Gods. She is re

presented with torn garments, and a dagger concealed in her bosom: her head is twisted round

with serpents.

FEAR.

The Lacedemonians placed the temple of Fear near the Ephori, in order to inspire criminals with the dread of punishment. When an oath was taken Fear was always named with the other Gods: she was represented with hair erect, in the attitude of looking upwards, with her mouth extended and a troubled aspect.

The loveliness of virtue and the deformity of

vice naturally excited appropriate sensations of

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veneration and abhorrence. The powerful influence of good and evil actions were felt and acknowledged, and the sources, from whence they proceeded, being considered as distinct principles, they were personified as different Deities. To invoke the divine influence of virtue under every form, was a less painful effort than to train the mind to the exercise of piety and mercy, or the observance of truth and fidelity. Vanity might erect an altar to these severe and self-denying principles, which the votary had neither courage to emulate, nor virtue to aspire to. But the pure and perfect spirit, that has drawn its doctrine from the sources of revelation, and who has in view the treasures of a better and the glories of a brighter world, "where mercy and truth are met together, and righteousness and peace have kissed each other," will testify his veneration for those virtues, which are the harbingers of future bliss, and the symbol of happy angels, not by altars

Psal. LXXXV. 10.

raised and sacrifices offered, but by modelling his heart to become their sanctuary. Then we shall see, not the molten image, nor the sculptured statue, but the sanctified soul, and the subdued spirit; not striking the astonished sense, nor arresting the delighted eye, but winning by the gentle voice of persuasion, and the power of example, to a life of holiness on earth, and securing the promises of eternal life in Heaven. Then we shall behold compassion pouring in the balm of pity, and binding up the wounds of the broken spirit; Faith trusting in Jesus and taking the Gospel for her guide; Hope, whose anchor is the cross, whose haven is above; Charity embracing all mankind with a sister's love; Humility walking in lowliness of mind, esteeming others better than itself; Fortitude leaning on the rock of ages as its salvation; and that peace, which Jesus gives to him who loveth him and keepeth his commandments,' "the peace of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned."