BELOVED, THINK IT NOT STRANGE

(1 Peter 4:12-13, 1 Cor. 15:58)
by Ranela Kaligithi

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trials
Which are to try you
As though some strange thing happened unto you
But rejoice---in as much as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings
That when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also
With exceeding joy

Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable
Always abounding in the work of the Lord
Forasmuch as ye know, as much as ye know that your labor
Is not in vain
Forasmuch as ye know, as much as ye know that your labor
Is not in vain
In the Lord...