BE PATIENT by A. R. Smith

Publishing Committee · Saratoga Springs, N. Y. · Dec 23, 1851

BE PATIENT.

By A. R. Smith

BY A. R. SMITH.

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise; for yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry." Heb. x, 36, 37.

Be patient, be patient, no longer despairing, Though bright hope deferred fills with sorrow thy heart. Though bitter the cup that thy soul has been sharing, Let not fond affections from Heaven depart. Not long will He tarry, in doubt here us leaving, He'll come for his children who for him are grieving. O wait for the promise, of glory receiving, When the King in his beauty for us shall appear.

Be patient, be patient, the light shining o'er thee, Will guide through the shades that encompass the way. The Saviour has trod the rough pathway before thee, Let not earth's enchantments allure thee astray. Upward to God be the heart's adoration, Where ever is flowing pure streams of salvation. Redemption is nearing! O, seek preparation! Soon the King in his beauty for us will appear.

Be patient, be patient, a pilgrim and stranger, Though foes may assail, and the scoffing deride. Through toil and affliction, temptation and danger, The saints must be "purified, made white and tried." Be humble, the spirit of meekness adorning, Be faithful proclaiming the last notes of warning. Be watchful, to hail the glad dawn of that morning, When the King in his beauty for us shall appear.

Be patient be patient, a little while longer, And Jesus the kingdom to us will restore. Be cheerful enduring, thy faith growing stronger, Till trials are passed, and thy conflicts are o'er. Be patient, the Lord all his saints will deliver, With love, peace and joy, be surrounded forever. Where nought shall e'er cloud, or their sweet union sever, With the King in his beauty they'll reign evermore.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y.