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I. THE EFFECTS OF DISCOURAGEMENT AS A PIOUS SOUL.

1. In our labours for the good of others.

2. In our exertions for our own souls. Such apprehension is most enervating.

II. THE EFFECT OF PIETY ON A DISCOURAGED SOUL.

1. To shame querulous impatience.

2. To resuscitate drooping energies.Conclusion:

1. Expect discouragements in every part of your duty.

2. Make them occasions for glorifying God the more.

(C. Simeon, M. A.)

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KJV: Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.

WEB: If I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I can't [contain].