The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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... divine , Stark naught , because corrupt in their design . Strange doctrine this ! that without scruple tears The laurel that the very lightning spares , Brings down the warrior's trophy to the dust , And eats into his bloody sword like ...
... divine , Stark naught , because corrupt in their design . Strange doctrine this ! that without scruple tears The laurel that the very lightning spares , Brings down the warrior's trophy to the dust , And eats into his bloody sword like ...
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... Is but the fire without the sacrifice . The stream that feeds the wellspring of the heart Not more invigorates life's noblest part , 349 360 370 380 Than virtue quickens with a warmth divine The powers that 12 TABLE TALK .
... Is but the fire without the sacrifice . The stream that feeds the wellspring of the heart Not more invigorates life's noblest part , 349 360 370 380 Than virtue quickens with a warmth divine The powers that 12 TABLE TALK .
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William Cowper George Gilfillan. Than virtue quickens with a warmth divine The powers that sin has brought to a decline . A. The inestimable estimate of Brown Rose like a paper - kite , and charm'd the town ; But measures , plann'd and ...
William Cowper George Gilfillan. Than virtue quickens with a warmth divine The powers that sin has brought to a decline . A. The inestimable estimate of Brown Rose like a paper - kite , and charm'd the town ; But measures , plann'd and ...
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... divine Along the nerve of every feeling line . But if a deed not tamely to be borne Fire indignation and a sense of scorn , The strings are swept with such a power , so loud , The storm of n.usic shakes the astonish'd crowd . So , when ...
... divine Along the nerve of every feeling line . But if a deed not tamely to be borne Fire indignation and a sense of scorn , The strings are swept with such a power , so loud , The storm of n.usic shakes the astonish'd crowd . So , when ...
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... the Giver's praise , To trace him in his Word , his works , his ways ; Then spread the rich discovery , and invite Mankind to share in the divine delight ; 722 730 740 750 Distorted from its use and just design , To make TABLE TALK . 23.
... the Giver's praise , To trace him in his Word , his works , his ways ; Then spread the rich discovery , and invite Mankind to share in the divine delight ; 722 730 740 750 Distorted from its use and just design , To make TABLE TALK . 23.
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