endurance produces character, and character produces hope —
Once you have suffered for a little, the God of all grace who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will repair and recruit and strengthen you.
Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.
All such words were written of old for our instruction, that by remaining stedfast and drawing encouragement from the scriptures we may cherish hope.
Hold out stedfast and you win your souls.
But you know how he has stood the test, how he has served with me in the gospel, like a son helping his father.
anchoring the soul to it safe and sure, as it enters the inner Presence behind the veil.