The Works of William Cowper, Volume 1H. G. Bohn, 1853 |
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... writing to Lord Thurlow • 186 ib . 187 . 188 ib . • ib . Cowper's green - house . 190 • Employs himself in drawing ... write the preface . . 199 Delay of the press . • ib . Useful remarks made in the proof sheets by the publisher Two ...
... writing to Lord Thurlow • 186 ib . 187 . 188 ib . • ib . Cowper's green - house . 190 • Employs himself in drawing ... write the preface . . 199 Delay of the press . • ib . Useful remarks made in the proof sheets by the publisher Two ...
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... write no more poetry for want of a sale Composition wholesome for him Monthly Review His happiness in Lady Austen's society · John Gilpin The Royal George . THE DISTRESSED TRAVELLERS . Lady Austen suggests the Task . ib . 235 ib . 238 ...
... write no more poetry for want of a sale Composition wholesome for him Monthly Review His happiness in Lady Austen's society · John Gilpin The Royal George . THE DISTRESSED TRAVELLERS . Lady Austen suggests the Task . ib . 235 ib . 238 ...
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... write on the Slave Trade Writes ballads on that subject . Shrinks from any greater undertaking · Reviews Glover's ... write hymns . · Writes one for the Olney Sunday school . Translates some letters from the Latin of a Dutch clergyman ...
... write on the Slave Trade Writes ballads on that subject . Shrinks from any greater undertaking · Reviews Glover's ... write hymns . · Writes one for the Olney Sunday school . Translates some letters from the Latin of a Dutch clergyman ...
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... write , were I conscious that the door were locked . In less than five minutes I should feel myself a prison- er , though I can spend hours in it , under an assurance that I may leave it when I please , without experiencing any tedium ...
... write , were I conscious that the door were locked . In less than five minutes I should feel myself a prison- er , though I can spend hours in it , under an assurance that I may leave it when I please , without experiencing any tedium ...
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... writing " to him at his country seat , says , " I greet you at your castle of Buen Retiro , and wish you could enjoy the unmixt pleasures 15 In the Monthly Review for September , 1759 , William Cowper , Esq . is mentioned as one of the ...
... writing " to him at his country seat , says , " I greet you at your castle of Buen Retiro , and wish you could enjoy the unmixt pleasures 15 In the Monthly Review for September , 1759 , William Cowper , Esq . is mentioned as one of the ...
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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...