" O LORD, ... May YOUR Unfailing Love Be My Comfort."

Tokens of GOD'S love!

(Letters of John Newton)

Trials no less than comforts--

are the tokens of GOD'S love. 

All is regulated by HIS 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 

of consolation can well supply 

the lack of the candle light 

of creature comforts!

"I know, O LORD, that in faithfulness 
YOU have afflicted me. May YOUR 
unfailing love be my comfort." 
Psalm 119:75-76 

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GraceGems has published Thomas Charles' comforting article,
"Affliction, Its Use And Benefits".