“And although the entrance is "straight and narrow," once inside we see a vast and limitless space, greater than any other anywhere. We have been told of these things by eyewitnesses and heirs. They speak of their trials and distresses: "You have placed afflictions before us," but then they add, "You brought us out int…”
Athanasius of Alexandria, 4th c. — FESTAL LETTERS 9
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12Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
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10For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.
11Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
— Psalms 66:12 —
13I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows,
14Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.