112. What shall I say of Joseph? Gen. xxxix. He certainly had a longing for
freedom, and yet endured the bonds of servitude. How meek he was
in slavery, how unchanging in virtue, how kindly in prison! Wise,
too, in interpreting, and self-restrained in exercising his
power! In the time of plenty was he not careful? In the
time of famine was he not fair? Did he not praiseworthily do
everything in order, and use opportunities at their season; giving
justice to his people by the restraining guidance of his
office?