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The devil is but a whetstone to sharpen the faith and patience of the saints.-
Samuel Rutherford
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Samuel Rutherford
Died: 1661
Died: March 29
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Christ and His cross are not separable in this life, howbeit Christ and His cross part at heaven's door, for there is no house-room for crosses in heaven. One tear, one sigh, one sad heart, one fear, one loss, one thought of trouble cannot find lodging there.
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