PATIENCE by S. E. Lindsley

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 1, 1861

PATIENCE.

By S. E. Lindsley

LONE pilgrim! dost thou meet Perplexity and care? Would Satan turn your feet From watchfulness and prayer? Seek then, above, thy heart to lift, Whence cometh every perfect gift.

While striving here on earth All sin to overcome; To walk the narrow path, The way of life to run, Of all the graces that we need, Love, faith and patience take the lead.

Restrain each fretful word; 'Twill only darkness bring. Look up! Soon will be heard The welcome of our King. To old and young in every way, Let patience have its perfect sway.

If heirs of God we be, Affliction we expect; Yet we'll confide in thee, All things wilt thou direct. Patience to bear affliction right, It worketh glory e'en in sight.

S. E. Lindsley.

New Haven, N, Y.