Tribulations: How to Meet Them
H. W. Beecher. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; We should brave trouble as the New England boy braves winter. The school is a mile away over the snowy hill, yet he lingers not by the fire; but with his books slung over his shoulder, and his cap tied closely under his chin, be sets out to face the storm. And when he reaches the topmost ridge, where the powdered snow lies in drifts, and the north wind comes keen and biting, does he shrink and cower down beneath the fences, or run into the nearest house to warm himself? No: he buttons up his coat, and rejoices to defy the blast, and tosses the snow wreaths with his foot; and so erect and fearless, with strong heart and ruddy cheek, he goes on to his place at school. (H. W. Beecher.) Parallel Verses KJV: And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; WEB: Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;