To see him in a brighter world—in heaven!

51. GOD MAN'S ALL-SUFFICIENT GOOD. [(notes)]

Although no blossom'd fig tree deck the field,

Nor fruit hangs clust'ring on the joyful vine,

To give, when press'd, the spirit-cheering wine,

Nor cultur'd ground the needful food doth yield;

Although the flocks the fold no longer shield,

Nor sheep and goats from rav'nous wolves confine;

Although no grazing herds, as once, are mine,