Quote#Kindness
Of true Religion Works of Mercy seem
Quote byJohn Byrom · 1692–1763
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Miscellaneous Poems (1773), "On Works of Mercy and Compassion, Considered as The Proofs of True Religion", St. 1.
English (original)
Of true Religion Works of Mercy seem To be the plainest Proof in Christ's Esteem; Who has Himself declar'd what He will say To all the Nations at the Judgment Day: "Come," or "Depart," is the predicted Lot Of brotherly Compassion shown, or not.
— John Byrom
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