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  TEARS HAVE A VOICE
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: God hears and sees our tears, and they can bring us mercy and
forgiveness when we express genuine repentance and sorrow.

Topics: "Tears", "Divine Mercy"
Scripture References: Psalm 6:8, Psalm 56:8, Isaiah 38:5, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Revelation 21:4

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that tears carry a profound voice, as God pays
attention to both our weeping and our prayers. He illustrates that
penitent tears serve as divine ambassadors that bring forth grace from
the throne of God, highlighting the example of Peter, whose silent tears
led to mercy. Brooks asserts that tears are silent prayers that
ultimately lead to God's compassion and mercy, making a sinner's face
most beautiful when adorned with penitential tears.

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"The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping."

Psalm 6:8

Tears have a voice. God has an eye as well upon

a man's tears--as upon his prayers. Penitent tears

are divine ambassadors, which never return from

the throne of grace without answers of grace. Peter

said nothing, but went out and wept bitterly--and

obtained mercy. Tears are a kind of silent prayers,

which will at last prevail for mercy.

"I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears."

Isaiah 38:5

A sinner's face never shines so beautiful, as

when it is bedewed with penitential tears.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/tears-have-a-voice/
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