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====It is one of the blessings of trial ====

There is an ancient picture of the Christ-child in the stable. The child lies upon the straw, the mother is bending over him, the wondering shepherds are near, and in the background are the cattle. 

It is night, and there is only one feeble lantern in the place; but from the infant child, a radiance streams which lights up all the crude scene. 

So it is in sorrow-darkened hearts, when Christ truly dwells within. The light streaming from Him who is the Light of the world, in whom is no darkness — illumines all the gloom of grief. 

Indeed, when Christ dwells in the heart, sorrow is a blessing, because it reveals beauties and joys which could not have been seen in the earthly light. It is one of the blessings of night — that without it we could never see the stars . It is one of the blessings of trial — that without it we could never see the precious comforts of God! 

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