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Born in November 26, 1731 / Died in April 25, 1800 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by William Cowper

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Ode To Peace

... And helpless, hopeless, hear thee say-- ...

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Olney Hymn 44: Submission

... Else the next cloud that veils the skies ...

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On An Ugly Fellow (From The Greek)

... Narcissus' fate would then be thine, ...

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The Distress'd Travellers; or, Labour in Vain

... VII. SHE: But should we get there, how shall we get home ...

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On The Receipt Of A Hamper. (In The Manner Of Homer)

... Forth came The rustling package first, bright straw of wheat, ...

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On Niobe (From The Greek)

... By me too proudly spoken, slew us all ...

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Olney Hymn 11: Jehovah Our Righteousness

... This heart, a fountain of vile thoughts ...

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By Philemon

... Through dull despondence to his lot resign'd, ...

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On The Platonic 'Ideal' As It Was Understood By Aristotle. (Translated From Milton)

... From sphere to sphere the tenfold heav'ns, or dwell ...

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Olney Hymn 10: The Future Peace And Glory Of The Church

... "There, like streams that feed the garden, ...

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Olney Hymn 41: Mourning And Longing

... No pleasure else is worth a thought, ...

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On The Receipt Of My Mother's Picture Out Of Norfolk

...   Where once we dwelt our name is heard no more, ...

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Ode On The Death Of A Lady, Who Lived One Hundred Years, And Died On Her Birthday, 1728 (Translation

... Though but half the length of thine ...

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The Vicissitudes Experienced In The Christian Life

... she sinks, Sinks and is lost, without a wish to rise ...

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Olney Hymn 52: For The Poor

... "Bread shall be given them," as He said, ...