I read of many in the gospel, that by sicknesses and diseases were driven unto Christ, who, if they had enjoyed health and prosperity, would have neglected, like many others, to come to him. O blessed is that cross, that draweth a sinner to Christ, to lay open his own misery, and implore Christ's mercy. And blessed be that Christ, who never refuseth the sinner that cometh to him, though driven by affliction and misery.

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