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<p>Here is, 1. The power that is commonly found to be in gifts. Nothing is more violent than <i>anger</i>. O the force of <i>strong wrath</i>! And yet a handsome present, prudently managed, will turn away some mens wrath when it seemed implacable, and disarm the keenest and most passionate resentments. Covetousness is commonly a master-sin and has the command of other lusts. <i>Pecuniae obediunt omnia</i><i>Money commands all things</i>. Thus Jacob pacified Esau and Abigail David. 2. The policy that is commonly used in giving and receiving bribes. It must be a <i>gift in secret and a reward in the bosom</i>, for he that takes it would not be thought to covet it, nor known to receive it, nor would he willingly be beholden to him whom he has been offended with; but, if it be done privately, all is well. No man should be too open in giving any gift, nor boast of the presents he sends; but, if it be a bribe to pervert justice, that is so scandalous that those who are fond of it are ashamed of it.</p>