"And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience." (Romans 5:3)

"Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein." (Psalm 69:34)

"But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." (Luke 18:16)

"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." (2 Timothy 3:1)