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“When you find a chillness upon your souls, and that your former heat begins to abate, ply yourselves with warm clothes, get those good books that may acquaint you with such truths as may warm and affect your hearts.” quote by Thomas Watson
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“When you find a chillness upon your souls, and that your former heat begins to abate, ply yourselves with warm clothes, get those good books that may acquaint you with such truths as may warm and affect your hearts.”

Thomas Watson

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Comfort of Scripture, 1620

When spiritual coldness appears, warm yourself with comforting books and truths that revive the heart.

In simple terms: Warm the soul with uplifting reading.

Key Takeaway

Read uplifting texts to restore inner warmth.

Themes

comfort spirituality reading renewal

Mood

consoling hopeful

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • winter evenings
  • personal crisis
  • daily devotion

Key Concepts

theology self‑care literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which books have revived your spirit?
  • How do you recognize spiritual coldness?
A Different Perspective

Not all books provide warmth; personal relevance varies.

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