Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
John Milton. 16081674324. From ‘Samson Agonistes’ ii
ALL is best, though we oft doubt, | |
What th’ unsearchable dispose | |
Of highest wisdom brings about, | |
And ever best found in the close. | |
Oft he seems to hide his face, | 5 |
But unexpectedly returns | |
And to his faithful Champion hath in place | |
Bore witness gloriously; whence Gaza mourns | |
And all that band them to resist | |
His uncontroulable intent. | 10 |
His servants he with new acquist | |
Of true experience from this great event | |
With peace and consolation hath dismist, | |
And calm of mind all passion spent. |