John Byrom Quote

Of true Religion Works of Mercy seem
To be the plainest Proof in Christ's Esteem;
Who has Himself declar'd what He will say
To all the Nations at the Judgment Day:
"Come," or "Depart," is the predicted Lot
Of brotherly Compassion shown, or not.

"On Works of Mercy and Compassion, Considered as The Proofs of True Religion", St. 1 - Miscellaneous Poems (1773)