| What is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For ye are our glory and joy. (1 Thess. 2:19‑20) |
| We beseech you, brethren … to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. (1 Thess. 4:1) |
| The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (Prov. 4:18) |
O Jesus, friend unfailing, How dear art Thou to me! Are cares or fears assailing? I find my strength in Thee! Why should my feet grow weary Of this my pilgrim way? Rough though the path and dreary, It ends in perfect day! |