"It seem'd so hard at first, mother, to leave the blessed sun, And now it seems as hard to stay—and yet His will be do…"

"Placato possum non miser esse deo."

"Unum est levamentum malorum pati et necessitatibus suis obsequi."

"Placeat homini quidquid deo placuit."

"Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor; And with thee rich, take what thou wilt away."

"Bends to the grave with unperceived decay, While resignation gently slopes the way And, all his prospects brightening…"

"That's best Which God sends. 'Twas His will: it is mine."

"The pious farmer, who ne'er misses pray'rs, With patience suffers unexpected rain; He blesses Heav'n for what its bou…"

"Thus ready for the way of life or death, I wait the sharpest blow."

"To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are denied, And pleased with favours given;— Dear Chloe, this i…"