From the works and life of William Wilberforce (1759-1833) - the 'wittiest man in England', convinced rejoicer in the grace of God in Christ, and Abolitionist.
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Let him, then, who would be a Christian, watch over his ways and heart… Let him endeavour to learn, both from men and books, particularly from the lives of eminent Christians
He certainly renders the greatest service to his country who promotes the cause and advances the interests of religion.
I may be said to have lived in public; my conduct has been open to you all. I was no party man — *measures, not men*, were the object of my concern.
Incessant craving after political intelligence, which is still clamorous and never satiated, tends more than almost any other temper to render men factious citizens and discontented and unhappy.
When summoned to give an account of our stewardship, we shall be called upon to answer for the use we have made… of the means of relieving the wants and necessities of our fellow-creatures…
The happiness of nations, be it ever remembered, depends more on their moral habits, than on their political greatness…
On looking back to my past life, I see many instances, some greater, some smaller of God's providential care over me, and kindness to me.
There is indeed none by which the Christian's state on earth is in the word of God more frequently imaged, or more happily illustrated, than by that of a journey.
He who bowed the knee to the god of medicine or of eloquence, was no less an idolater than the worshiped of the deified patrons of lewdness or of theft.
Whether we are likely to act a chief or subordinate part, let us endeavour steadily to keep in view the short but comprehensive commands of scripture: “to do justice, and love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.”
[The Christian] relaxes in the feast of reason, the relations of society, the sweets of friendship, the endearments of love, the exercise of hope, of confidence, joy, gratitude,universal good will&all the benevolent&generous affections,whichhavebeengraciouslyordainedbyourCreator.
We must found altogether on the merit of the crucified Redeemer our hopes of escape from sin's deserved punishment, and of deliverance from its enslaving power.
True faith is in Scripture regarded as the radical principle of holiness. If the root exist, the proper fruit will be brought forth.
Imagination, and taste, and genius, and the beauties of creation, and the works of art, lie open to [the Christian].