A worm is in the bud of youth, And at the root of age. - William Cowper

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace, behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

Thus happiness depends, as Nature shows, Less on exterior things than most suppose.

Acquaint thyself with God, if thou would'st taste His works. Admitted once to his embrace, Thou shalt perceive that thou was blind before: Thine eye shall be instructed; and thine heart Made pure shall relish with divine delight Till then unfelt, what hands divine have wrought.