The Works of William Cowper, Volume 1H. G. Bohn, 1853 |
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... given proof sufficient to the world that he is still clever ; but of all that he has written , it has never fallen in my way to read a syllable , except perhaps in a magazine or review , the sole sources at present of all my ...
... given proof sufficient to the world that he is still clever ; but of all that he has written , it has never fallen in my way to read a syllable , except perhaps in a magazine or review , the sole sources at present of all my ...
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... given proof at Westminster of two of its essential qualifications , talents and diligence . The opinion that he was entirely unfitted for it by nature he sometimes entertained in after life , but it was when he considered himself as ...
... given proof at Westminster of two of its essential qualifications , talents and diligence . The opinion that he was entirely unfitted for it by nature he sometimes entertained in after life , but it was when he considered himself as ...
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... given it by the aid of noble and fashionable contributors . By such aid it had reached a sale little short of two thousand five hundred ; thus exceeding what the " Spectator " had obtained . Some reliance the two friends must have ...
... given it by the aid of noble and fashionable contributors . By such aid it had reached a sale little short of two thousand five hundred ; thus exceeding what the " Spectator " had obtained . Some reliance the two friends must have ...
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... given with the most apparent good humour . " Hogarth , in fact , had entered into the humour of the ad- venture , and gave a few touches in chalk where effect could be added by it : thus in the portraits of the King of Prussia and the ...
... given with the most apparent good humour . " Hogarth , in fact , had entered into the humour of the ad- venture , and gave a few touches in chalk where effect could be added by it : thus in the portraits of the King of Prussia and the ...
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... given proof of reformation , Lloyd returned to Westminster as an Usher . That such a situation was compatible with contentment and happiness , he knew from his father's example ; that it was not incompatible with genius , he saw in ...
... given proof of reformation , Lloyd returned to Westminster as an Usher . That such a situation was compatible with contentment and happiness , he knew from his father's example ; that it was not incompatible with genius , he saw in ...
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The Works of William Cowper: Comprising His Poems, Correspondence, and ... William Cowper,Robert Homer No preview available - 2015 |
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Page 160 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.
Page 4 - Say, wast thou conscious of the tears I shed? Hover'd thy spirit o'er thy sorrowing son, Wretch even then, life's journey just begun? Perhaps thou gavest me, though unfelt, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss — Ah, that maternal smile! it answers — Yes.
Page 12 - Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise, We love the play-place of our early days. The scene is touching, and the heart is stone That feels not at that sight, and feels at none.
Page 439 - And that immortalizes whom it sings: — But thou hast little need. There is a Book By seraphs writ with beams of heavenly light, On which the eyes of God not rarely look, A chronicle of actions just and bright — There all thy deeds, my faithful Mary, shine ; And since thou own'st that praise, I spare thee mine.
Page 108 - Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Page 130 - ... till eleven, we read either the Scripture, or the sermons of some faithful preacher of those holy mysteries ; at eleven we attend divine service, which is performed here twice every day ; and from twelve to three we separate and amuse ourselves as we please. During that interval I either read in my own apartment, or walk, or ride, or work in the garden. We seldom sit an hour after dinner, but if the weather permits adjourn to the garden, where with Mrs. Unwin and her son I have generally the...