Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.
Joseph HallRich people should consider that they are only trustees for what they posses, and should show their wealth to be more in doing good than merely in having it.
Joseph HallNo marvel if the worldling escape earthly afflictions. God corrects him not. He is base born and begot. God will not do him the favour to whip him. The world afflicts him not, because it loves him: for each man is indulgent to his own. God uses not the rod where He means to use the Word. The pillory or scourge is for those malefactors that shall escape execution.
Joseph Hall