The CONTENTS.

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A decorative initial 'T' begins the first entry. THE Golden Verses translated by Mr Rowe	1
The Commentary of Hierocles. The introduction	11
VER. I. In the first place, honour the immortal Gods, as they are established and ordained by the law	15
VER. II. Honour the oath with all manner of religion	26
VER. III. In the next place, honour the illustrious heroes	31
VER. IV. Honour likewise the terrestrial demons, by rendering them the worship lawfully due to them	37
VER. V. Honour, likewise, your parents, and those who are your nearest relations	40
VER. VI. Among the rest of mankind, be sure to make him your friend, who distinguishes himself most by his virtue	43
VER. VII. VIII. IX. Give ear to his mild exhortations, and take example from his virtuous actions. — And avoid, as much as possible, to hate your friend for a slight fault : — For power is a near neighbour to necessity	47
VER. IX. X. Know that all these things are as I have told you : but accustom yourself to surmount and vanquish these passions. — First, gluttony, sloth, luxury, and anger	54
VER. XI. XII. Never commit any shameful actions, neither with others, — Nor in private with yourself: but reverence yourself above all things	58
VER. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. In the next place, observe justice in all your actions and words: — Neither use yourself, in any matter, to act without reason. — But always make this reflection, that it is ordained by destiny for all men to die : — And that the goods of fortune are uncertain ; and that, as they may be acquired, they may likewise be lost	60