The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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Page xix
... muse , and the " Olney Hymns were the result . In 1773 he was again seized with derange- ment , owing , some say , to the preparation of these hymns ; others say , still less probably , to the refusal of a proposal of marriage on his ...
... muse , and the " Olney Hymns were the result . In 1773 he was again seized with derange- ment , owing , some say , to the preparation of these hymns ; others say , still less probably , to the refusal of a proposal of marriage on his ...
Page xxi
... muse - his inspiring genius ; and although it was partly a delusion , who so cruel as to grudge one short and innocent dream of happiness to a man whose usual life was so dark , solitary , and forlorn ? Let those who are dis- posed to ...
... muse - his inspiring genius ; and although it was partly a delusion , who so cruel as to grudge one short and innocent dream of happiness to a man whose usual life was so dark , solitary , and forlorn ? Let those who are dis- posed to ...
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... Muse , Who , with a courage of unshaken root , In honour's field advancing his firm foot , Plants it upon the line that Justice draws , And will prevail or perish in her cause . " Tis to the virtues of such men , man owes His portion in ...
... Muse , Who , with a courage of unshaken root , In honour's field advancing his firm foot , Plants it upon the line that Justice draws , And will prevail or perish in her cause . " Tis to the virtues of such men , man owes His portion in ...
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... Muse , his passion , and his theme ; Genius is thine , and thou art Fancy's nurse , Lost without thee the ennobling powers of verse ; IIeroic song from thy free touch acquires Its clearest tone , the rapture it inspires : Place me where ...
... Muse , his passion , and his theme ; Genius is thine , and thou art Fancy's nurse , Lost without thee the ennobling powers of verse ; IIeroic song from thy free touch acquires Its clearest tone , the rapture it inspires : Place me where ...
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... fire The Muse imparts , and can command the lyre , Acts with a force , and kindles with a zeal , Whate'er the theme , that others never feel . 451 460 470 480 If human woes her soft attention claim , A tender TABLE TALK . 15.
... fire The Muse imparts , and can command the lyre , Acts with a force , and kindles with a zeal , Whate'er the theme , that others never feel . 451 460 470 480 If human woes her soft attention claim , A tender TABLE TALK . 15.
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