2 Chronicles 31

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XXXI.—It is comfortable to go home from solemn work with the blessing of God upon us, and our hearts inflamed with holy zeal against every thing sinful. And well bestowed is that labour or expense which we lay out in abolishing idolatry, or restoring the true worship of God. How counely is it when great men, by their generous presents, encourage others to bestow their respective dues upon the service and servants of God! The gospel ministry might be easily and comfortably maintained, did every one concerned minister according to his ability. And with great care ought sacred revenues to be preserved and managed, that none of Jesus’ servants or their families may lack what is necessary: for it is scandalous that some should not in luxury, while their brethren, more laborious and faithful, should be almost starved for want. But with great confidence may we expect, that God will honour and succeed our religious endeavours when we engage in them with our whole heart. •