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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 11, 1862

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 24.

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Patience.

By V. O. Edson

WHILE we sojourn here below, Wandering through this vale of tears, Trials we expect to know, Crosses, conflicts, griefs, and fears.
While life's ills we have to bear, How much patience do we need; Constant watchfulness and prayer, Lest we into darkness lead.
Ah! how many fretful words, From our lips impatient fall; These in heaven the Lord records; We must answer for them all.
O, for patience to endure, Calmly all the ills we meet; Patience will to us ensure Peace of mind, how passing sweet.
Patience, 'tis a lovely grace, Blest the one who it obtains. Shall I ever find that place? Shall I perfect patience gain?
Sure must patience dwell within, Meek submission fill my heart, If I would be free from sin, And with Jesus have a part.
Tribulation patience brings; Patience works experience too; Hope bids faith to stretch her wings, Brings the promise to our view.
Those who patiently endure To the end, a crown is given; From life's ills they'll be secure, When they reach their home in heaven. V. O. EDSON.
Hubbardsville, N. Y.