Part 16 (1/2)

CHARITY

Be not frightened at the hard words ”iive and ask no questions ”Cast thy bread upon the waters” Soels

--_Lamb_

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As charity covers a multitude of sins before God, so does politeness before ood by stealth, and blush to find it fame

--_Pope_

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Where there is plenty, charity is a duty, not a courtesy

--_Feltham_

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We step up, e stoop down, to help the needy

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CHARITY--INGRAtitUDE FOR

Did you ever see the horses taken to water? They rush into some beautiful stream, and drink of it to their heart's content; after which they turn their backs upon it, or stamp in it with their feet, until the water is polluted This is the price they pay for their refreshi+ng draught But what, then does the noble river? It immediately floats away the mud, and continues after, as it was before, full and free of access for the same or other thirsty creatures And so enuine charity in your heart, it will constantly, and spontaneously overflohether those who drink of it are thankful or not This life is the season for sowing and scattering; we shall reap hereafter

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Give freely to hi

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INASMUCH

I asked for al a coin at me Contemptuously

Not without sense of shame I stooped and picked it up

Does this fulfil The Master's will To give a cup Of water in His Name?