Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces — sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) English writer, religious philosopher
Letter

Quoted in J. Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

 
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