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 have not wherewith to make thee recompense, for recompense shall be made thee at the resurrection of the just.’ Blessed, therefore, are the merciful, who give without hope of receiving anything from those towards whom they show mercy, for they themselves shall obtain unending mercy from God.

We must then have mercy on all we may see in suffering: on the sick and the afflicted: — we must soothe them by words of comfort and wise counsel if we have nothing else to give: — help them to bear their troubles, and if possible share these with them.

This is the most beautiful of all offerings. 'I will have mercy and not sacrifice,’ as He Himself has said.