God consoles us to strength us for our trials
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From Imitation of Christ, in file "Imitation of Christ", page 111
By Thomas a Kempis
8. Now divine consolation is given that a man may be better able to support adversities.
And temptation follows, that he may not be proud of good.
The devil never sleeps, neither is the flesh yet dead: therefore thou must not cease to prepare thyself for battle, for on the right hand, and on the left, are enemies that never rest.
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