Long Sufferance

High Lord to us and to thee, for the excellence of thy governance and the goodliness of thy long-sufferance; and in this thou hast fared even as fared the Spider and the Wind. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In creation, in legislation, and in the works of providence, God, indeed, hath plainly marked out and discovered to us certain traces of his power, wisdom, goodness, justice, and long-sufferance. ❋ 1616-1683 (1967)

But you may rely upon it, the patience and long-sufferance of this army are almost exhausted, and there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant. ❋ Schroeder, J. F. (1903)

The result of her labors and long-sufferance had hitherto been but misfortune and failure. ❋ Elizabeth Robins Pennell (1895)

Oh what a world of sin have I committed against thee, whilst thy long-sufferance expected ray conversion, and thy blessings wooed me to repentance! ❋ D. 1631 (1842)

a sinner, but exercise thy long-sufferance in forbearing thy own creature. ❋ D. 1631 (1842)

Most High, thou hast been vouchsafed this happy son; yea, this blessed [FN#93] child cometh as a gift from the Most High Lord to us and to thee, for the excellence of thy governance and the goodliness of thy long-sufferance; and in this thou hast fared even as fared the Spider and the Wind. " ❋ Anonymous (1855)