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to the precious and the bright. In trial grace can give the human
soul assurance, and when we stand at the deathbed and see how the
Christian can bear suffering and go through the valley of death, we
gather strength and courage to work, and we fail not, neither are we
discouraged in leading souls to Jesus.—
Letter 65a, 1894
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The Best Comforters
Those who have borne the greatest sorrows are frequently the ones
who carry the greatest comfort to others, bringing sunshine wherever
they go. Such ones have been chastened and sweetened by their
afflictions; they did not lose confidence in God when trouble assailed
them, but clung closer to His protecting love. Such ones are a living
proof of the tender care of God, who makes the darkness as well as the
light, and chastens us for our good. Christ is the light of the world; in
Him is no darkness. Precious light! Let us live in that light! Bid adieu
to sadness and repining. Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say,
Rejoice.—
The Health Reformer, 12, No. 10, October, 1877
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