Patient Saint – Common Wrath Child – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
- Rocky Santangela
- Jul 7
- 4 min read
Updated: Aug 13
Rest From Their Labors
Patient Saint costs 1 Faith and is a Child Being from the Wrath Age, with 1 Strength, 1 Hope, and the Protect keyword, requiring it to be Challenged before anything else can be. This makes it an ideal unit to set the tone in early rounds, shielding key parts of your storyline and providing a secure frontline for development.
Faith Under Fire
from the start of the second half of Jacob's trouble, the world will bend under the tyranny of the Beast. His image will be raised for worship, and his mark will be demanded as proof of loyalty. Without it, no man will buy or sell. In this moment of global deception, the patient saints will have to refuse worship, a remnant who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus. Their faith will be proven in blood, as they refuse the mark and refuse to bow to the Beast, choosing death over defilement.
These saints are not the bride, for the church will already be with Christ in glory. These will be believers who stand for the truth during the tribulation itself, walking in obedience and clinging to the name of Jesus even as the world hunts them down. Their devotion will be both faith and works, holding the testimony of the Lamb while keeping the commands God has given them in this time of judgment. They will love not their lives unto death, embracing the sword rather than surrendering to the Antichrist.
This card's verse is Revelation 14:13:
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them."
In the eyes of heaven, their sacrifice will be precious. Their labor will not be forgotten, for every step of endurance will follow them into eternity. A voice will proclaim them blessed, not because of their suffering alone, but because they overcame in the fiercest battlefield of all time. They will refuse the Beast, endure the wrath of man, and live unto God even as their lives are taken from them.
The Crown Awaiting Them
When the King returns, these faithful witnesses will be raised to reign. They will not have the same relationship to Christ as the bride, but they will stand as victors, and appointed to rule with Him for a thousand years. Their testimony will echo through the millennium as living proof that the Beast could not conquer them.
They will walk in the footsteps of the prophets and martyrs, like Elijah before Ahab and Daniel before Babylon. Their lives will declare the ultimate truth, that the kingdom of this world is nothing compared to the kingdom of Heaven. They will inherit life and stand in authority during His reign on the earth.
Believer, you are the bride of Christ, already sealed by the Spirit and clothed in His righteousness. Your salvation rests entirely on His finished work, and you are promised deliverance from the hour of trial. You will reign with Him in glory, clothed in white, standing beside Him as His eternal companion. Rejoice that your name is written in heaven, your place is prepared, and your destiny is to share His throne forever, for "so shall we ever be with the Lord" - 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
Strategic Use In Gameplay
In low-cost early game strategies, Patient Saint excels as both a defensive piece and a tribal synergy tool. Its Protect ability forces your opponent to go through it before reaching more valuable targets, making it perfect for shielding more fragile or important beings. As a Child, it also contributes to Child synergy decks, where multiple low-cost units can swarm the board and scale over time.
Synergies and Plays:
Solid Opening Defense: A 1/1 with Protect ensures your opponent can’t easily start attacking more critical beings on your storyline.
Child Synergy: Excellent in tribal builds that reward playing multiple Child types, enabling swarm tactics or triggering special effects.
Support Shield: Protects high-value units or those setting up combos, allowing you to build your board state with fewer interruptions.
Patient Saint – Common Wrath Child – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does Protect actually do?
A: Protect means that this Being must be Challenged first, your opponent cannot challenge you or your other Beings until this one is dealt with.
Q: Is it worth playing a 1/1 unit in the late game?
A: While it's strongest early, Patient Saint can still serve a protective role later by absorbing a hit or defending a more important unit from being attacked.
Q: Can I buff this unit to make it more threatening?
A: Absolutely. Adding Strength or Hope buffs can make this protective unit a surprise attacker or a long-term defensive wall.
Patient Saint – Common Wrath Child – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG
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