The furnace of praise and the crucible applause (Pro 27:21). Are we being purified by fire, or enflamed with pride?
. . . Think on what is true, honourable, right, pure, lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Phil 4:8)
Only to Man thou hast made known thy ways / And put the pen alone into his hand / And made him Secretary of thy praise.