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Synopsis
None of us likes to be sick. But as J. C. Ryle points out, sickness, like the sin that caused it, is universal to all mankind. And while sickness is indeed a misery, Ryle shows that, at the same time, it confers general benefits on mankind. He writes, “It is a blessing quite as much as a curse. It is a rough schoolmaster, I grant. But it is a real friend to man’s soul.” He goes on to describe some of the ways that God uses sickness for good and the special duties that its prevalence requires, concluding with some words of practical application. We can do no better than to heed Ryle’s final exhortation, “In sickness and in health, in life and in death, let us lean confidently on Him.”
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Knowledge Elements
Reading Intent
| Purpose: | Inspirational |
|---|---|
| Reader's Existing Knowledge: | Beginner (introduction) |
| Target Audience Age/Stage of Life: | Everyone (no target age) |
Example Forms
| Author's Personal Anecdotes: | Some |
|---|---|
| Citations: | Footnoted or linked in context |
| Examples and Case Studies: | Occasional examples or case studies |
| Exercises and Reader Questions: | Some questions or exercises |
Writing Style
| Humor: | Serious |
|---|---|
| Narrative: | First person |
About the author
John C. Ryle
John Charles Ryle (1816-1900) began his service to the Lord as a minister of the Gospel. He labored in parish churches within the Church of England for almost forty years. He then became Bishop of Liverpool in 1880 and came to international prominence as preacher, Bible expositor, and author. Today he is best known for his plain and lively writings on practical and spiritual themes. He deliberately used this style to reach ordinary people. The great aim of his ministry was to encourage strong and serious Christian living. His tracts and books sold in the millions in the late 1800s. Many of these have been republished in modern times.
