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John Calvin Quotes: We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God's benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall overcome all sorrow.
         

We can experience joy in adverse circumstances by holding God's benefits in such esteem that the recognition of them and meditation upon them shall overcome all sorrow.


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I gave up all for Christ, and what have I found? Everything in Christ.



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A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent.



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While all men seek after happiness, scarcely one in a hundred looks for it from God.



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Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame at their wretchedness truly understand the Christian gospel.



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When I took the leap, I had faith I would find a net; Instead I learned I could fly.



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