God kills thy comforts from no other design but to kill thy… - John Flavel

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God kills thy comforts from no other design but to kill thy corruptions; wants are ordained to kill wantonness, poverty is appointed to kill pride, reproaches are permitted to destroy ambition.

John Flavel

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John Flavel (c. 1627 – 1691) was an English Presbyterian clergyman and theologian.

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Alternative Names: John Flavell • Johan Flavel • Johannes Flavel

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