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Affliction Quote by Thomas Brooks

“When God's hand is on thy back, let thy hand be on thy mouth, for though the affliction be sharp it shall be but short.” quote by Thomas Brooks
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“When God's hand is on thy back, let thy hand be on thy mouth, for though the affliction be sharp it shall be but short.”

Thomas Brooks

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Puritan Homilies, 1670

Divine support encourages silence; even sharp suffering is brief when trusting God's presence.

In simple terms: God's help makes suffering short and silent.

Key Takeaway

Trust in divine aid during trials.

Themes

faith patience humility

Mood

contemplative reassuring

Type

spiritual theological

When to use this quote

  • personal hardship
  • illness
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual retreats
  • ethical decision-making

Key Concepts

theodicy spiritual endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence aid coping?
  • What role does community play in suffering?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on faith may overlook practical solutions.

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