Facing Grief
by John Flavel
Facing Grief is Banner of Truth's modern edition of John Flavel's 1674 classic A Token for Mourners, pastoral counsel he wrote after burying two wives and a child. Taking Christ's words to a grieving mother in Luke 7:13, 'Weep not,' as his text, Flavel helps sorrowing Christians tell the difference between grief that honors God and grief that dishonors him, and offers practical rules for bearing loss in faith.
Based on A Token for Mourners by John Flavel (1674)
From the book
In John Flavel's own words
“To be above the stroke of passions is a condition equal to angels; to be in a state of sorrow without the sense of sorrow is a disposition beneath beasts; but duly to regulate our sorrows is the wisdom, duty, and excellency of a Christian.”
“Strong affections make strong afflictions. The higher the tide, the lower the ebb.”
“Griefs are eased by groans, and heart pressures relieved by utterance.”
