Adelaide Anne ProcterOur Beasts and our Thieves and our ChattelsHave weight for good or for ill; But the Poor are only His image, His presence, His word, His will; -And so Lazarus lies at our doorstep And Dives neglects him still.
About This Quote
A common saying that speaks to the relationship between man and man, or between man and God. This poem is an example of the theme of redemptive power that runs throughout much of Bunyan’s writing. It shows us that while our wealth can be used for good or ill, riches are for God’s glory rather than for our own.
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