Writing checks for charities is necessary and important. But it can't compare with corporal works of mercy, which are infinitely greater.

Writing checks for charities is necessary and important. But it can't compare with corporal works of mercy, which are infinitely greater.

Betwixt the stirrup and the ground / Mercy I asked, mercy I found.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed- It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.

Open thy gate of mercy, gracious God, My soul flies through these wounds to seek out thee.