Good to the body
He does good, to the utmost of his power, even to the bodies of all people. He rejoices to share his bread with the hungry, and to cover the naked with a garment (Isaiah 58:7). Is anyone a stranger? He takes him in and relieves him according to his needs. Are any sick or in prison? He visits them and gives the help they need most. And all this he does not as to a mere person, but remembering the one who has said, Inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you have done it to me (Matthew 25:40).
1771 text
5. He doth good, to the uttermost of his power, even to the bodies of all men. He rejoices to deal his bread to the hungry, and to cover the naked with a garment. Is any a stranger? He takes him in, and relieves him according to his necessities. Are any sick or in prison? He visits them, and administers such help as they stand most in need of. And all this he does, not as unto man; but remembring him that hath said, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 23 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:8-12.
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