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It is all well, all that befalls us under the good hand of the Lord Jesus Christ. I make no exceptions of any kind for myself, or for those I love in Him. Surely some ray from His eye gilds every passing sorrow, every trial, thorn, sharp flint, every anguish of mind or body.

Nothing reaches us save as having passed through the jealous flame of His love, and that makes all shine to us that believe.

‘Memorials of the Ministry of Mr. G. V. Wigram’, Vol.3, p.23

Good and precious Saviour, we do indeed rejoice that Thou, who hast suffered so much for us, hast now fulfilled all things, and art at rest with Thy Father, whatever may be—Thine active love for us. Oh that we knew and loved Thee better! But still we can say in fulness of heart. Come quickly, Lord! Leave once more the throne of Thy rest and of Thy personal glory, to come and take us to Thyself, that all may be fulfilled for us also, and that we may be with Thee and in the light of Thy Father’s countenance and in His house. Thy grace is infinite, but Thy presence and the joy of the Father shall be the rest of our hearts, and our eternal joy.

J. N. Darby (‘Synopsis’ on John 14)

No one is worth much as a Christian who does not desire a gift, not for his own desire or ornamentation but for the benefit of others.

J. Taylor (Vol. 92, p.250)

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