It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.
Francis AtterburyThe temptations of prosperity insinuate themselves after a gentle, but very powerful manner; so that we are but little aware of them and less able to withstand them.
Francis AtterburyA good character when established should not be rested in as an end, but only employed as a means of doing still further good.
Francis AtterburyEven the wisdom of God hath not suggested more pressing motives, more powerful incentives to charity, than these, that we shall be judged by it at the last dreadful day.
Francis Atterbury