Sentence:  Remember, it is laid upon thee to promote communion with thy God and Saviour. ... The cross is laid upon thee, a heavy, a bitter cross: it deprives thee of all sensible comfort, and is kept upon thee till thou hast no prospect of any. Hope in <WSD>creature comfort</WSD> has failed: this is a sweet season for spiritual communion with thy Jesus. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.