John Brown (essayist)

John Brown (November 5, 1715 – 1766) was an English divine and author.

Now let us thank the Eternal Power: convinced
That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction,—
That oft the cloud which wraps the present hour
Serves but to brighten all our future days.

Quotes

• Now let us thank the Eternal Power: convinced
  That Heaven but tries our virtue by affliction,—
  That oft the cloud which wraps the present hour
  Serves but to brighten all our future days.
  • Barbarossa (1754), Act V, Scene 3.

• And coxcombs vanquish Berkeley by a grin.
  • "An Essay on Satire, occasioned by the Death of Mr. Pope"