1. I endured with patience, and patience was my nature
Through all the ruggedness of fate I bore.

2. And yet I found that patience won no praise,
Though God Himself enjoins that we be patient.

3. I shall be patient, then, till God decide
Between us, and choose for me what I would not.

4. Man's sojourn in this world cannot endure;
The issue must be good or ill for all.