The number of difficulties makes the Christian's conquest the more illustrious. A gracious man should be made up all of fire, overcoming and consumin… - Thomas Brooks

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The number of difficulties makes the Christian's conquest the more illustrious. A gracious man should be made up all of fire, overcoming and consuming all opposition, as fire does the stubble. All difficulties should be but whetstones to his fortitude. (pg.50, 1860 edition)