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“My God, I have never thanked Thee for my 'thorn!' I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but never once for my 'thorn;' I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross as itself a present glory. Teach me the glory of my cross; teach me the value of my 'thorn.' Show me that I have climbed to Thee by the path of pain. Show me that my tears have made my rainbow.”

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George Matheson
George Matheson

George Matheson (March 27, 1842 - August 28, 1906) was a Scottish writer known for his poetry and novels. His works often delve into themes of human nature, religion, and philosophy, particularly for his profound understanding of the life of blindness. His most famous work, 'Message from the Chair,' is a powerful expression of his personal experience and faith with blindness. more

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