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,