Poor human nature cannot bear such strains as heavenly triumphs bring …

Charles Spurgeon
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Poor human nature cannot bear such strains as heavenly triumphs bring to it; there must come a reaction. Excess of joy or excitement must be paid for by subsequent depressions. While the trial lasts, the strength is equal to the emergency; but when it is over, natural weakness claims the right to show itself. ✨ Charles H. Spurgeon (2010). Lectures to My Students, p.192, Zondervan
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