God's ordering of our circumstances; his sovereign hand in what befalls us; trusting that he does all things well and appoints our lot in wisdom and love.
- Calvin on Astronomy John Calvin
For astronomy is not only pleasant, but also very useful to be known: it cannot be denied that this art unfolds the admirable wisdom of God.
- Clement on Beards Clement of Alexandria
For God wished women to be smooth and to rejoice in their locks alone growing spontaneously, as a horse in his mane. But He adorned man like the lions, with a beard, and …
- Things of This World Richard Sibbes
Thorns will not prick of themselves, but when they are grasped in a man’s hand they prick deep. So this world and the things thereof are all good, and were all made of …
- The flowers beneath the mower’s hand Isaac Watts
Like flowery fields the nations stand Pleased with the morning light; The flowers beneath the mower’s hand Lie withering ere ‘tis night.