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(Letters of John Newton)
"Here on earth you will have many trials and
sorrows." John 16:33
"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for
you--leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps." 1 Peter
2:21
The Christian life is a warfare--and you must not expect an
exemption from the battle.
The Captain of our salvation trod a thorny path Himself--and
we must trace His bloody footsteps, and not think to walk to Heaven upon a soft
carpet. If we could--then what need would we have of shoes of iron and brass?
Those who are now reaping in joy--sowed in tears when they
were here. And why should not we? The way to Heaven is through many trials and
sorrows. If we did not meet with such things--we might justly suspect that we
had mistaken the road!
"For the Lord disciplines the one He loves--and
chastises every son whom He receives." Hebrews 12:6
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