Not long thereafter, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed nearly every real estate investment Horatio owned. It began with the tragic loss of their son. Just as Horatio hit the pinnacle of his profession and financial success, things began to change. Life was more than good - it was blessed.īut faith, no matter how great, does not spare us from adversity. He and his beloved wife had four beautiful daughters and one son. He owned several properties throughout the city. He was a prominent Chicago lawyer, whose business was thriving. A devout Christian who’d immersed himself in Scripture, many years of his life were joyous. Much like Job, he placed his trust in God during his life’s prosperity, but also during its calamities. This incredible story of faith belongs to Horatio Spafford (1828-1888).
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