Those good men who take such pleasure in relieving the miserable for Christ's sake, would not have been less forward to minister onto Christ Himself.

A just and wise magistrate is a blessing as extensive as the community to which he belongs; a blessing which includes all other blessings whatsoever that relate to this life.

He who performs his duty in a station of great power must needs incur the utter enmity of many, and the high displeasure of more.

Even 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.

If God be infinitely holy, just, and good, He must take delight in those creatures that resemble Him most in these perfections.

From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.

The smallest act of charity shall stand us in great stead.