Their bread the Lord, majestic, furnishes each hour.
Our God is just. When had it happened that the just
Have acted with injustice towards the poor who trust?
To one, all blessings God gives, favours, luxuries;
Another one, at will, with coals of fire He tries.110
Who doubts that God thus acts with uncontrolled will,
His portion be the fire of tribulation still.”
“‘My poverty’s my pride’ is not an empty word,
Therein are hid a thousand blessings well assured.
In anger, imprecations thou hast cast on me.