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XVII. 

 We call that sickness which is health 5 



That persecution, which is grace; 

 That poverty, which is true wealth ; 



And that dishonour, which is praise. 



XVIII. 



ProTidence watches over all, 

 And that with an impartial eye j 



And if to misery we fall, 



'Tis through our own infirmity. 



XIX. 

 *Tis want of foresight, makes the bold 



Ambitious youth, to danger climb j 

 And want of virtue, when the old 



At persecution do repine. 



XX. 



Alas ! our time is, here, so short, 



That in what state soe'er, 'tis spent- 

 Of joy, or woe does not import, 

 Provided it be innocent: 



XXI. 



But we may make it pleasant too ; 



If we will take our measures right, 

 And not what heav'n has done undo, 



By an unruly appetite. 



XXII. 



'Tis contentation that, alone, 



Can make us happy here below; 



And, when this little life is gone, 

 Will lift s up to heav'n too. 



XXIII. 



A Tery little satisfies 

 - An honest and a grateful heart ; 

 And who would, more than will suffice, 

 Does covet more than is his part. 



