Event Of Things Not In Our Power.

God can do all things, save but what are known
For to imply a contradiction.

Let kings command and do the best they may,
The saucy subjects still will bear the sway.

God doth not promise here to man that He
Will free him quickly from his misery;
But in His own time, and when He thinks fit,
Then He will give a happy end to it.

'Tis never, or but seldom known,
Power and peace to keep one throne.

In vain our labours are whatsoe'er they be,
Unless God gives the benedicite.

God is so potent, as His power can
Draw out of bad a sovereign good to man.