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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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Olney Hymn 56: Hatred Of Sin

... The prisoner sent to breathe fresh air, ...

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Olney Hymn 61: The Narrow Way

... But God shall fight with all his storms, ...

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Olney Hymn 21: Sardis

... Cleanse thine heart, thy works amend, ...

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The Task: Book IV. -- The Winter Evening

... and the walk Through pathless wastes and woods, unconscious once ...

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Friendship

... Our friend’s defect, long hid from sight, ...

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Olney Hymn 59: A Living And A Dead Faith

... But none shall gain the blissful place, ...

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Written In A Quarrel

... With kindness bless the present hour, ...

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On The Promotion Of Edward Thurlow, Esq. To The Lord High Chancellorship Of England

... Fair science poured the light of truth, ...

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To The Rev. Mr. Newton, Rector Of St. Mary Woolnoth

... You would think that the wise men of Greece were all there, ...

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From Menander

... Fond youth! who dream'st that hoarded gold ...

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Living Water

... The morning sees them amply filled, ...

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Lines Addressed to Miss Theodora Jane Cowper, On Himself

... Nay, now and then, could look quite gay, ...

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The Triumph Of Heavenly Love Desired

... Dissolve them with a flash of grace, ...

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The Modern Patriot

... Such strings for all who need 'em,-- ...

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To Mrs. King, On Her Kind Present To The Author, A Patchwork Counterpane Of Her Own Making

... Of all their tendrils, leaves, and flowers,-- ...