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  EPISTLE 237
  by George Fox
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Summary: The Lord is with us in all our sufferings, and we can be
comforted knowing that Christ is suffering with us.

Topics: "Suffering For Christ", "Comfort in Affliction"
Scripture References: Matthew 25:42, Acts 20:23

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George Fox encourages believers to find comfort in the presence of the
Lord during their trials and afflictions, reminding them that their
sufferings are shared with Christ. He emphasizes that Christ experiences
their pain and persecution, assuring them that they will not be tested
beyond their strength. Fox calls for courage and faithfulness in
standing for the truth, as Christ reigns and will ultimately overcome
all adversities. He reassures the faithful that they are not alone in
their struggles, as the Lord is always with them.

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My dear Friends and brethren,--The Lord is with you all every where, who
suffer for his name and truth's sake, in all your bonds and afflictions
[Acts 20:23] be of good comfort, for the Lord is with you; neither be
dismayed at your sufferings, for if you suffer, Christ suffereth; and if
you be persecuted, it is Christ that is persecuted; and if you be not
visited, it is Christ that is not visited; and if you be oppressed, it
is he that is oppressed [Mat 25:42-45]. And he will lay no more upon you
than you are able to  bear [1 Cor 10:13].

And the angel of his presence [Isa 63:9] suffered with the outward Jew,
and Christ suffereth with the inward Jew in the spirit: and so hath a
fellow-feeling with you all, in all your bonds and afflictions; and
Christ who suffereth, will overcome all his enemies. He reigns, and they
must be his footstool [Heb 10:13] to stand upon. And so, be of good
faith, and be valiant for the truth upon the earth [Jer 9:3].

G. F.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/george-fox/epistle-237/
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