December 20, 2007

Whether a rod or a crown...

"Whether God come to his children with a rod or a crown, if he comes himself with it, it is well. Welcome, welcome Jesus, what may soever thou come, if we can get a sight of thee: and sure I am, it is better to be sick, providing Christ come to the bedside and draw the curtains, and say, Courage, I am thy salvation, than to enjoy health, being lusty and strong and never need to be visited of God."

-Samuel Rutherford

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