| He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. (Mal. 3:3) |
| Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. For Mine own sake, even for Mine own sake, will I do it. (Isa. 48:10‑11) |
| God maketh my heart soft. (Job 23:16) |
My life was like an uncut gem,
All rough and angles sharp,
Its brilliance dimmed as by a veil,
No gleam or sheen, all dark;
But the Master’s hand worked miracles,
Each pain and woe or trial or test
A facet cut upon my soul:
He watched the work and blessed. |
