THE POETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM COWPER EDITED WITH NOTES AND BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION BY WILLIAM BENHAM, B. D. MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED 1924 COPYRIGHT First Edition, 1870. Reprinied 1874, 1979, 1889, 1902, 1908, 1921, 1924. PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN Refer 11-30-27 TO THE MOST REVEREND R. C. TRENCH, D.D. LORD ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN. MY DEAR LORD ARCHBISHOP, When I asked leave to dedicate to you this Edition of Cowper's Poems, I wished to express, in the only way that lies in my power, my gratitude for past kindnesses, and for all that I have learned from you. But, independently of these feelings, I know that all readers of this volume will recognize a fitness in the offering for your acceptance the Works of one whose writings were so natural and pure and good, and whose command of his mother-tongue was so complete. With deep feelings of affection and sympathy, 1 remain, MY DEAR LORD ARCHBISHOP, ADDINGTON VICARAGE, July 9, 1870. Your Grace's faithful Servant, W. BENHAM. |