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“When afflictions arrest us, we shall murmur and grumble and struggle until we see that it is God that strikes.”

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Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) was a prominent English author known for his religious and philosophical writings. His works held a significant place in 17th-century English literature and have had a profound impact on later generations. more

“I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on the earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell; I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. I must die or be better, it appears to me.”

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Book:Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 1: 1832-1858: Library of America #45

Source: Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 1: 1832-1858: Library of America #45

“The iron bolt...mysteriously fastens the door of hope and holds our spirits in a gloomy prison.”

Spirit Doors Depression Prison Iron Bolts Gloomy

Author:Charles Spurgeon

“I find myself frequently depressed - perhaps more so than any other person here. And I find no better cure for that depression than to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and seek to realize afresh the power of the peace-speaking blood of Jesus, and His infinite love in dying upon the cross to put away all my transgressions.”

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Author:Charles Spurgeon

“Before any great achievement, some measure of depression is very usual.”

Depression Achievement Christian Inspirational Usual Great Achievement

Author:Charles Spurgeon

“I know, perhaps as well as anyone, what depression means, and what it is to feel myself sinking lower and lower. Yet at the worst, when I reach the lowest depths, I have an inward peace which no pain or depression can in the least disturb. Trusting in Jesus Christ my Savior, there is still a blessed quietness in the deep caverns of my soul.”

“Poor human nature cannot bear such strains as heavenly triumphs bring to it; there must come a reaction. Excess of joy or excitement must be paid for by subsequent depressions. While the trial lasts, the strength is equal to the emergency; but when it is over, natural weakness claims the right to show itself.”

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Book:Lectures to My Students

Source: Lectures to My Students

“Fits of depression come over the most of us. Usually cheerful as we may be, we must at intervals be cast down. The strong are not always vigorous, the wise not always ready, the brave not always courageous, and the joyous not always happy.”

May Strong Wise Ready Fit Depression Brave Casts Courageous Cheerful Joyous Vigorous Intervals Always Happy

Book:Lectures to My Students

Source: Lectures to My Students

“I note that some whom I greatly love and esteem, who are, in my judgment, among the very choicest of God's people, nevertheless, travel most of the way to heaven by night.”

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Book:The Complete Works of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume 33: Sermons 1938-2000

Source: The Complete Works of C. H. Spurgeon, Volume 33: Sermons 1938-2000

“No sin is necessarily connected with sorrow of heart, for Jesus Christ our Lord once said, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death." There was no sin in Him, and consequently none in His deep depression.”

Heart Said Soul Jesus Christ Sin Lord Sorrow Depression Jesus Christ Connected My Soul Our Lord Sorrowful Deep Depression

Author:Charles Spurgeon

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