13 Suffering The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. —Psalm 34:17–19 All suffering has a purpose. Ask Job. Ask John Wesley. Yes, he too had trials, sufferings, and persecutions. For all his many loyal supporters, he was passionately hated by thousands who wished to see him
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