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  HYMN: PATIENCE OF HOPE
  by John Nelson Darby
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Summary: The sermon 'Patience of Hope' expresses the longing for Jesus'
return and the blessed lot of being with Him, where we'll be free from
evil and experience full joy in His presence.

Topics: "Hope", "Patience in Waiting"
Scripture References: Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 25:8, John 14:3, Romans 8:18, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 10:23, James 5:7-8, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 21:4

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John Nelson Darby reflects on the deep longing for Jesus' return,
expressing the duality of human experience marked by both woe and joy.
He emphasizes that while the world is filled with disorder and sorrow
due to man's failings, the hope of Christ's love and eventual return
brings comfort and anticipation. The sermon highlights the importance of
patience in waiting for the fulfillment of God's promises and the
ultimate joy of being united with Christ in heaven, free from sin and
suffering. Darby encourages believers to look forward to the day when
all woe will cease and they will dwell in God's perfect favor.

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CONTENT
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O JESUS, precious Saviour, Oh, when wilt Thou return? Our hearts, with
woe familiar, To Thee our Master turn. Our woe is Thine, Lord Jesus; Our
joy is in Thy love; But woe and joy all lead us To Thee in heaven above.
We ponder the long story Of this world's mournful ways; We think on holy
glory, With Thee, through endless days. We see God's gracious order All
spoiled by man below - See all around disorder, Meek hearts beset with
woe. Where'er we ope the pages, In which - Thy wondrous word - Man's
path through varied ages Is given us to record, Of failure, ruin,
sorrow, The story still we find; God's love but brings the morrow Of
evil in mankind.

To Thee we look, Lord Jesus, To Thee whose love we know; We wait the
power that frees us From bondage, sin and woe.

We look for Thine appearing, Thy presence here to bless; We greet the
day that's nearing, When all this woe shall cease. But oh, for us, blest
Saviour, How brighter far the lot, With Thee to be for ever, Where evil
enters not! To see Thee, who'st so loved us, Then face to face above,
Whose grace at first had moved us To taste and know Thy love! With Thee,
O Lord, for ever, Our souls shall be content; Nor act, nor thought,
shall ever Full joy with Thee prevent. Thy Father's perfect favour Our
dwelling-place shall be; And all His glory ever Shine forth on us and
Thee.

Oh, come then soon, Lord Jesus; In patience still we wait, Await the
power that frees us - Our longed-for heavenly seat!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-nelson-darby/hymn-patience-of-hope/
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