Such fatigues and hardship as these serve to wean me more…
““Such fatigues and hardship as these serve to wean me more from the earth; and, I trust, will make heaven the sweeter. Formerly, when I was thus exposed to cold, rain, etc., I was ready to please myself with the thoughts of enjoying a comfortable house, a warm fire, and other outward comforts; but now these have less place in my heart (through the grace of God) and my eye is more to God for comfort. In this world I expect tribulation; and it does not now, as formerly, appear strange to me; I don’t in such seasons of difficulty flatter myself that it will be better hereafter; but rather think how much worse it might be; how much greater trials others of God’s children have endured; and how much greater are yet perhaps reserved for me. Blessed be God that he makes the comfort to me, under my sharpest trials; and scarce ever lets these thoughts be attended with terror or melancholy; but they are attended frequently with great joy.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hardship deepens reliance on divine comfort, transforming suffering into spiritual joy.
In simple terms: Hardship leads to divine comfort and spiritual joy.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual resilience in trials.
Themes
faith
hardship
comfort
spirituality
joy
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious practice
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
suffering
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith reinterpret suffering?
- Can joy arise from pain without religion?
A Different Perspective
May not resonate with non‑religious readers.