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The readiest way which God takes to draw a man to himself is, to afflict him in that he loves most, ...

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John WesleyA Plain Account of Christian Perfection (Foundations of Faith)

Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the tri...

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Matthew HenryMatthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible

If we have, through grace, an interest in Him who is the Fountain, we may rejoice in him when the st...

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Matthew HenryMatthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible

The eternal stars shine out as soon as it is dark enough.

The most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest miseries, that have affl...

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There's nothing like active employment, I suppose, to console the afflicted.

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Anne BrontëThe Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Conversion can also occur among those who already have the faith. Christians will become real Christ...

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Fulton J. SheenPeace of Soul: Timeless Wisdom on Finding Serenity and Joy by the Century's Most Acclaimed Catholic Bishop

Afflictions are but the shadow of His wings.

Be still sad heart and cease repining Behind the clouds the sun is shining Thy fate is the commo...

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