The Works of William Cowper, Volume 1H. G. Bohn, 1853 |
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... thing before going to rest . 5 . If after years , when Cowper regarded with a diseased mind his own nature and the course of human life , he referred to his want of devotion during this illness , as showing that at that early age his ...
... thing before going to rest . 5 . If after years , when Cowper regarded with a diseased mind his own nature and the course of human life , he referred to his want of devotion during this illness , as showing that at that early age his ...
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... thing . He proceeds to say , that whatever seeds of religion he might carry to Westminster , were all marred and corrupted there , before his seven years ' apprenticeship to the classics was expired ; that the duty of the schoolboy ...
... thing . He proceeds to say , that whatever seeds of religion he might carry to Westminster , were all marred and corrupted there , before his seven years ' apprenticeship to the classics was expired ; that the duty of the schoolboy ...
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... things . the animal part of our nature predominates over the intellec- tual , and in a still greater degree over the spiritual ; but some- thing more than scholastic authority is required for counter- acting the effect of evil example ...
... things . the animal part of our nature predominates over the intellec- tual , and in a still greater degree over the spiritual ; but some- thing more than scholastic authority is required for counter- acting the effect of evil example ...
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... thing like a glow of gratitude to the Father of mercies , for this unexpected blessing , and that I ascribed it to his gracious ac- ceptance of my prayers . But Satan , and my own wicked heart , quickly persuaded me that I was indebted ...
... thing like a glow of gratitude to the Father of mercies , for this unexpected blessing , and that I ascribed it to his gracious ac- ceptance of my prayers . But Satan , and my own wicked heart , quickly persuaded me that I was indebted ...
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... thing serious in this attachment , we may believe that he would not have thus spoken of it , nor allowed it to enter his fancy , unless he had entirely overcome his former disappointment . On both occa- sions he found amusement and ...
... thing serious in this attachment , we may believe that he would not have thus spoken of it , nor allowed it to enter his fancy , unless he had entirely overcome his former disappointment . On both occa- sions he found amusement and ...
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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...