Rich people should consider that they are only trustees for what they possess, and should show their wealth to be more in doing good than merely in having it. They should not reserve their benevolence for purposes after they are dead, for those who give not of their property till they die show that they would not then if they could keep it any longer.
Joseph HallChristian society is like a bundle of sticks laid together, whereof one kindles another. Solitary men have fewest provocations to evil, but, again, fewest incitations to good. So much as doing good is better than not doing evil will I account Christian good-fellowship better than an hermitish and melancholy solitariness.
Joseph HallMark in what order: first, our calling; then, our election; not beginning with our election first. By our calling, arguing our election.
Joseph HallSeldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.
Joseph Hall