Favors Quote by Francis Atterbury

“From mere success nothing can be concluded in favor of any nation upon whom it is bestowed.” quote by Francis Atterbury — Download Open image

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

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The practice of all ages and all countries (whether Christian or heathen, polite or barbarous) hath been ... to do honour to those who…

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It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning,

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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…

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It is impossible to have a lively hope in another life, and yet be deeply immersed in the enjoyments of this.

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The things of another world being distant, operate but faintly upon us: to remedy this inconvenience, we must frequently revolve their certainty and importance.

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A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety, with less reluctance than he took the first step while his conscience…

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A very prosperous people, flushed with great victories and successes, are seldom so pious, so humble, so just, or so provident as to perpetuate…

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A good character when established should not be rested in as an end, but only employed as a means of doing still further good.

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

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Few consider how much we are indebted to government, because few can represent how wretched mankind would be without it.

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Should we grieve over a little misplaced charity, when an all knowing, all wise Being showers down every day his benefits on the unthankful…

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Though fanaticism drinks at many founts, its predisposing cause is mostly the subject of an invisible futurity.

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God has often given His people favor in the sight of heathen masters (as Joseph and Daniel), and has magnified the sufficiency of His…

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A favor is half granted, when graciously refused.

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We are thankful for good-will rather than for services, for the motive than the quantum of favor received.

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