If God be infinitely holy, just, and good, He must take delight in those creatures that resemble Him most in these perfections.
Francis AtterburyWhat we employ in charitable uses during our lives is given away from ourselves; what we bequeath at our death is given from others only, as our nearest relations.
Francis AtterburyThe things of another world being distant, operate but faintly upon us: to remedy this inconvenience, we must frequently revolve their certainty and importance.
Francis AtterburyA sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety, with less reluctance than he took the first step while his conscience was yet vigilant and tender.
Francis Atterbury