"God often takes those soonest whom he loves best, the time they lose on earth is gained in heaven, to their unspeakable advantage." - Matthew Henry (1662-1714)
Recommended reading:
A Quest for Godliness: A Puritan View of the Christian Life, by J. I. Packer
The Puritans Got it Right, by Dr. Joel Beeke
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis
