Good men are promised tribulations in this world, and ministers may expect a larger share than others, that they may learn sympathy with the Lord’s suffering people, and so may be fitting shepherds of an ailing flock." ~Charles H. Spurgeon

"Good men are promised tribulations in this world, and ministers may expect a larger share than others, that they may learn sympathy with the Lord’s suffering people, and so may be fitting shepherds of an ailing flock."

~Charles H. Spurgeon

from his sermon, "A Thorn in the Flesh"