A blessed thing to have Riches and a Heart to use them aright. [ 1348]
IT is credibly reported of M. Thomas Sutton (the sole Founder of that eminent Hospitall commonly known by his name) that he used often to repair into a private garden,* 1.1 where he poured forth his prayers unto God, and amongst other passages, was frequently over-heard to use this expression. Lord thou hast given me a liberall and large estate, give me also a heart to make good use thereof; which at last was granted to him accordingly: And thus (without all doubt) a great blessing it is for any Man to have Riches and a heart to use them aright,* 1.2 to be rich as well in Grace as in Gold, rich in good works as great in riches, not so much a Treasurer as a Steward, whose praise is more to lay out well, then to have received much; otherwise he may have Riches, not goods, not bles∣sings; his burthen would be greater then his estate, and he richer in sorrows then in mettals.