personified_virtue

continency

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Properties

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appearance
chaste dignity, serene, gay, honestly alluring
description
A personified virtue representing spiritual self-restraint and purity, appearing to Augustine as an alluring and fruitful mother.
role
fruitful mother of children of joys, husbanded by the Lord

Relationships

  • appears toAugustine
    description
    The personified virtue of Continency manifests itself to Augustine, offering an alternative path.
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    there appeared unto me the chaste dignity of Continency
  • alluresAugustine
    description
    Continency gently and honestly attracts Augustine towards a life of purity.
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    honestly alluring me to come and doubt not
  • is husbanded byLord (God)
    description
    Continency is described as a 'fruitful mother' whose 'Husband' is the Lord, emphasizing its divine origin and blessing.
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    by Thee her Husband, O Lord
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    2026-03-02T21:55:44.598Z
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