And now I hope to cure thy spleen;

This world, which clouds thy soul with doubt

Is but a carpet inside out.

"As when we view these shreds and ends,

We know not what the whole intends;

So, when on earth things look but odd,

They're working still some scheme of God.

"No plan, no pattern, can we trace;

All wants proportion, truth, and grace

The motley mixture we deride,