...Par. Then must the Jew be merciful. Shy. On what compulsion must I ? tell me that. Por. 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....

...surpasses i The worst acts of one energetic master, However harsh and hard in his own bearing. Mercy. — SHAKSPEARE. The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle dew from heaven, Upon the place beneath; it is twice blessed; It blesseth him that gives, and...

...This position will be sustained by historical facts. CHAPTER II. THE POWER OF KINDNESS. " The quality of mercy is not strained ; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed It blesses him who gives, and him who takes ; 'Tis...

...Written for the Young Lady's Friend. THE BOOK OP BREVITIES.* BT MRS. 9. J. HALE. CHAPTER I. " The quality of mercy is not strained ; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed : It blesses him who gives and him who takes." Merchant...

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...such charity would change the face of society, and make good these noble words : — " The quality of mercy is not strained : It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath," &c. We were delayed in Paris by an announcement to the effect that...

...who nm post with light ba^suspended from their shoulders. THE NABOB AT HOME. CHAPTER X. The quality of mercy is not strained : It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed: Itblesseth him that gives, and him that takes....

...have the best and most improving eflect on the mind of the donor. The quality of charity, like that of mercy, is not strained : It droppeth as the gentle rain, from heaven Upon the earth beneath. " The immense sums distributed to the poor in this country, by the parochial...

...most likely to be recompensed with the same. How beautifully the great poet sings : — " 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;...

...And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of an angel light. WORDSWORTH. MERCY. 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....