Oh, that we could but convince men and women that murmuring spirit is a greater evil than any affliction, whatever the affliction!
Jeremiah BurroughsIt is a special part of the divine worship that we owe to God, to be content in a Christian way, as has been shown to you.
Jeremiah BurroughsContentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment.
Jeremiah Burroughs