To the Christian Afflicted with Melancholy

What do we need to know when melancholy comes knocking? Where do we turn when the darkness does not lift?  This week's Magazine Monday is a reading from the Edinburgh minister John Colquhoun (1748–1827). The October 1971 issue of the magazine included the following excerpt from Colquhoun's Treatise on Spiritual Comfort (1814).  Featured resource:  John Colquhoun, 'Directions to Christians Afflicted with Melancholy,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 97 (October 1971).  Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org (http://www.banneroftruth.org)   Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine (http://www.banneroftruth.org/magazine)   Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast (http://www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast)