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<p>&quot;You, too, must be <strong>patient</strong>. And take courage, for the coming of the Lord draws near.&quot; James 5:8<br />
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      Our God is a <em>God </em>of patience. <br />
      The Lord Jesus is the great <em>Example </em>of patience. <br />
      The Holy Spirit is the <em>Agent </em>producing patience. <br />
      Trials, troubles, and disappointments, are the <em>means </em>which exercise and strengthen patience.<br />
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      The patience that God requires, is a disposition to bear all that He has appointed for us, without complaining; yes, with resignation and hope; to wait God's time for the mercies we need—or for answers to the prayers we put up. <br />
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      Patience is <strong>the daughter of faith</strong>. It is only as we <em>believe </em>that God has <em>appointed</em>, <em>overrules</em>, or <em>commands</em> all things for our good and His glory—that we can be patient.<br />
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      Patience . . .<br />
      produces reliance on God,<br />
      shuts the mouth from complaining,<br />
      keeps back the heart from seeking revenge,<br />
      and is a principal point in self-control. <br />
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        Are you impatient? </em><br />
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      Then confess it, and mourn over it before God! Impatience will make you miserable, and lead you to dishonour God. Watch against it!<br />
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      Look at the patience of the Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs—of Jesus! &quot;You, too, must be <em>patient.</em> And take courage, for the coming of the Lord draws near.&quot;<br>