Piper, John, 1946-

The hidden smile of God : the fruit of affliction in the lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd / John Piper. - 175 pages ; 24 cm. - The swans are not silent ; bk. 2. . - Piper, John, 1946- .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Where the fruit of affliction grows -- To live upon God that is invisible : suffering and service in the life of John Bunyan -- The clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy : insanity and spiritual songs in the life of William Cowper -- Oh, that I may never loiter on my heavenly journey! : misery and mission in the life of David Brainerd -- A plea to follow in the fruitful wake of the suffering swans.

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Bunyan, John, 1628-1688.
Cowper, William, 1731-1800.
Brainerd, David, 1718-1747.


Christian biography.


Biographies.

BR1700.3 / .P56 2001

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