These black times go as they come and we do not know how they come or why they go. But we know that God controls them, as he controls the whole vast cobweb of the mystery of things.

Elizabeth Goudge
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The quote “These black times go as they come and we do not know how they come or why they go. But we know that God controls them, as he controls the whole vast cobweb of the mystery of things,” is about the hardship of life. It’s about how it is very important to be able to endure the dark times with the certainty that everything is in God’s hands. And even when life gets tough, it is very important to remember that God is working on our behalf and that he will see us through.

Source: The White Witch

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