"On Works of Mercy and Compassion, Considered as The Proofs of True Religion", St. 1
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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
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "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." in the context of ""On Works of Mercy and Compassion, Considered as The Proofs of True Religion", St. 1" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "John Byrom" (Quotes, Miscellaneous Poems (1773))
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About John Byrom
John Byrom (29 February 1692 – 26 September 1763) was an English poet.
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