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Thomas Watson (1620-1686), a renowned British author, is known for his profound humanistic concerns and unique literary style, which has had a profound impact on British literature.

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“Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting.”

May Adversity Lasting Affliction Everlasting Puritan

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“Affliction has a sting, out withal a wing: sorrow shall fly away.”

Sorrow Adversity Wings Affliction Puritan Fly Away

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“There is more evil in a drop of sin than in a sea of affliction.”

Evil Sin Sea Adversity Affliction Puritan

Book:A Body of Divinity

Source: A Body of Divinity

“Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting. Affliction was a sting, but withal a wing: sorrow shall soon fly away.”

May Christian Grace Sorrow Wings Lasting Affliction Everlasting Fly Away

Author:Thomas Watson

“Whoever brings an affliction, it is God who sends it.”

Grace Affliction

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“To know that nothing hurts the godly, is a matter of comfort; but to be assured that all things which fall out shall co-operate for their good, that their crosses shall be turned into blessings, that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more; this may fill their hearts with joy till they run over.”

Knows Heart May Matter Running Joy Fall Water Hurt Religious Grace Comfort Blessing All Things Crosses Roots Showers Affliction Godly Assured Withering

Book:All Things for Good: An Exposition of Romans 8:28

Source: All Things for Good: An Exposition of Romans 8:28

“God takes away the world, that the heart may cleave more to Him in sincerity.”

World Heart May Religious Sincerity Thanksgiving Affliction

Book:All Things for Good

Source: All Things for Good

“What if we have more of the rough file, if we have less rust! Afflictions carry away nothing but the dross of sin.”

Ifs Christian Sin Christianity What If Rough Affliction Files Rust Dross

Book:All Things for Good

Source: All Things for Good

“God sweetens outward pain with inward peace.”

Pain Religious Inward Affliction

Book:All Things for Good: An Exposition of Romans 8:28

Source: All Things for Good: An Exposition of Romans 8:28