“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise” (Hebrews 10:36).

“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands” (Psalm 92:4).

“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days” (Psalm 90:14).

“Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people” (Genesis 25:8).