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In silence, . . .
Steals on soft-handed Charity,
Tempering her gifts, that seem so free,
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In silence, . . .
Steals on soft-handed Charity,
Tempering her gifts, that seem so free,
By time and place,
Till not a woe the bleak world see,
But finds her grace.
Should we grieve over a little misplaced charity, when an all knowing, all wise Being showers down every day his read more
Should we grieve over a little misplaced charity, when an all knowing, all wise Being showers down every day his benefits on the unthankful and undeserving?.
If you give money, spend yourself with it.
If you give money, spend yourself with it.
When your courtyard twists, do not pour the water abroad.
When your courtyard twists, do not pour the water abroad.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.
Charity sees the need, not the cause.
Charity sees the need, not the cause.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
Only great souls know the grandeur there is in charity.
Let them learn first to show pity at home.
Let them learn first to show pity at home.
