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  THE GOLDEN LINK OF LOVE!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The more Christ has suffered for us, the more dear Christ
should be unto us, and the more we should cherish His love.

Topics: "Love Of Christ", "Sacrifice"
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 13:46, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 4:19, Revelation 1:5

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the profound love of Christ, demonstrated
through His suffering on the cross, should inspire a deep and abiding
love in our hearts for Him. He urges believers to cherish Christ as
their most precious possession, recognizing that His bitter sufferings
lead to the sweetness of His love. Brooks encourages us to keep a
suffering Christ close to our hearts, as He is the source of our
salvation and the ultimate treasure we should value above all else.

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CONTENT
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It was the golden link of love that

fastened Christ to the cross!

Certainly the more Christ has suffered for us,

the more dear Christ should be unto us. The

more bitter His sufferings have been for us,

the more sweet His love should be to us, and

the more eminent should be our love to Him.

Oh, let a suffering Christ lie nearest your hearts;

let Him be your manna, your tree of life, your

morning star. It is better to part with all than

with this pearl of great price.

Christ is that golden pipe through

which the golden oil of salvation runs.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-golden-link-of-love/
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