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(Letters of John Newton)
Trials no less than comforts--are the tokens of God's love! All is regulated by infinite wisdom. You will find cause to praise Him even for the severe afflictions.
Cisterns must be broken--but the fountain of living waters is always full and always flowing!
Gourds must wither--but the tree of life has shade and fruit sufficient for us all, and at all times!
Creatures must die--but the Lord lives!
Creatures are like candles; while they burn--they waste away, and when they are extinguished, those who depend upon them are covered with darkness. But the Lord is a Sun to His people, and His bright beams can well supply the lack of the candlelight of creature comforts!
"Trials make the promise sweet,
Trials give new life to prayer;
Trials bring me to His feet,
Lay me low and keep me there!"
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