Lewis Bayly ( Puritan Author ) - Meditations for the Sick (Part 2 of 2)

[Afrikitty]

"We read of many in the Gospel, that by sicknesses and afflictions were driven to come unto Christ. Who, had they had health and prosperity as others, would have like others, neglected or despised their Saviour and never sought unto Him for His saving health and grace. For, as the ark of Noah, the higher it was tossed by the flood, the nearer it mounted toward heaven, so the sanctified soul, the more it is exercised with affliction, the nearer it is lifted towards God."

This is my testimony.

[Afrikitty]

"O blessed is that cross which draws a sinner to come upon the knees of his heart unto Christ, to confess his own misery and to implore His endless mercy. O blessed, ever blessed be that Christ that never refuses the sinner which comes unto Him, though weather-driven by affliction and misery."

A far cry these words are compared to the gospel of death being pimped from pulpits and YouTube videos in this day of judgement from a just and holy God. May God have mercy on them who blaspheme thus.