But though his methods are unknown,
Judgment and truth support his throne.
3In heaven, and earth, and air, and seas,
He executes his firm decrees;
And by his saints it stands confessed
That what he does is ever best.
629. C. M. Burder's Coll.
Rejoicing in Adversity.
1What though no flowers the fig-tree clothe
Though vines their fruit deny,