The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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Page 44
... Pharisee , 44 - Humi- lity of the true Christian , 66 - Works of righteousness of the hermit and Brahmin alike condemned , 79 - A sanctimonious prude , 131 - Cheerfulness and freedom of true piety , 171 - Willing obedience the test of ...
... Pharisee , 44 - Humi- lity of the true Christian , 66 - Works of righteousness of the hermit and Brahmin alike condemned , 79 - A sanctimonious prude , 131 - Cheerfulness and freedom of true piety , 171 - Willing obedience the test of ...
Page 45
... Pharisee ? What odious cause Exposed him to the vengeance of the laws ? Had he seduced a virgin , wrong'd a friend , Or stabb'd a man to serve some private end ? Was blasphemy his sin ? or did he stray From the strict duties of the ...
... Pharisee ? What odious cause Exposed him to the vengeance of the laws ? Had he seduced a virgin , wrong'd a friend , Or stabb'd a man to serve some private end ? Was blasphemy his sin ? or did he stray From the strict duties of the ...
Page 46
... Pharisee is he ! Meridian sunbeams tempt him to unfold His radiant glories , azure , green , and gold ; He treads as if , some solemn music near , His measured step were govern'd by his ear , And seems to say , Ye meaner fowl , give ...
... Pharisee is he ! Meridian sunbeams tempt him to unfold His radiant glories , azure , green , and gold ; He treads as if , some solemn music near , His measured step were govern'd by his ear , And seems to say , Ye meaner fowl , give ...
Page 65
... Pharisee the dupe of his own art , Self - idolized , and yet a knave at heart . When nations are to perish in their sins , ' Tis in the church the leprosy begins : The priest , whose office is , with zeal sincere , To watch the fountain ...
... Pharisee the dupe of his own art , Self - idolized , and yet a knave at heart . When nations are to perish in their sins , ' Tis in the church the leprosy begins : The priest , whose office is , with zeal sincere , To watch the fountain ...
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