The puritans suffered through many spreading diseases and plagues and have given us:
(1) Careful and even handed, cautionary advice in such situations,
(2) noble and heroic examples to follow, and
(3) a wealth of moving and poignant spiritual treasure on this topic.
Here is a webpage that has...
I listened to these two messages about suffering and found them very encouraging. It is something that effects us all at some point. The older I get, the realer this becomes.
The Problem of Suffering
God's Answer to Suffering
Hope you find them helpful.