The more afflictions you have been under, the more assistance you have had for this life of holiness.
John FlavelChrist bounds and terminates the vast desires of the soul; He is the very Sabbath of the soul.
John FlavelWhatsoever we have over-loved, idolized, and leaned upon, God has from time to time broken it, and made us to see the vanity of it; so that we find the readiest course to be rid of our comforts is to set our hearts inordinately upon them.
John Flavel