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CHAPTER
6
PATIENCE
PATIENCE
is the guardian of faith, the preserver of peace, the cherisher of love, the
teacher of humility. Patience governs the flesh, strengthens the spirit,
sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride. She
bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, tramples upon temptations, endures
persecutions, consummates martyrdom. Always
have a good stock of patience laid by and be sure you put it where you can
easily find it. Cherish patience; always keep it about you. You will find use
for it oftener than for all other virtues. Patience is not easily provoked. Be
patient with the little child. Be patient with the aged. Be patient in
suffering. “But
let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting
nothing” (James 1:3, 4). “In your patience possess ye your souls” (Luke
21:19). “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of
God, ye might receive the promise” (Hebrews 10:26). “But that on the good
ground are they which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep
it, and bring forth fruit with patience” (Luke 8:15).
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