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“When [the saints] perform actions to God, then the soul says: 'Oh! that I could do what pleases God!' When they come to suffer any cross: 'Oh, that what God does might please me!' I labour to do what pleases God, and I labour that what God does shall please me: here is a Christian indeed, who shall endeavour both these. It is but one side of a Christian to endeavour to do what pleases God; you must as well endeavour to be pleased with what God does, and so you will come to be a complete Christian when you can do both, and that is the first thing in the excellence of this grace of contentment.”

Quote by Jeremiah Burroughs

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Jeremiah Burroughs
Jeremiah Burroughs

Jeremiah Burroughs (1600-1646) was an English theologian and writer, known for his profound biblical studies and theological works. Limited information is available about his life. more

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