Thomas Boston wrote: 'I never had such a clear and…
““Thomas Boston wrote: 'I never had such a clear and comfortable view of the Lord's having other use for children than our comfort; for which ends he removes them in infancy; so that they are not brought to the world in vain. I saw reason to bless the Lord, that I had been made father of six children, now in the grave, and that were with me but a very short time; but none of them lost; I will see them all at the resurrection. That clause in the covenant, "And the God of thy seed" was sweet and full of sap.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The writer reflects on a belief that children are spared from the world for divine reasons, finding comfort in the idea of resurrection.
In simple terms: Children are kept from worldly suffering for a higher purpose.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in faith during loss.
Themes
faith
loss
comfort
afterlife
parental grief
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grieving parents
- spiritual counseling
- religious reflection
Key Concepts
theology
resurrection
divine purpose
childhood innocence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief influence your coping with loss?
- What other perspectives offer comfort in grief?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine intent can vary widely.