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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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Simple Trust

... Through many sharp trials of love, ...

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On The Death Of Damon. (Translated From Milton)

... Thou dwell'st not (thought profane) in shades below, ...

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On A Bath, By Plato

... When bathing here, that made it such ...

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The Nightingale and Glow-worm

... Till life's poor transient night is spent, ...

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Olney Hymn 28: Jesus Hasting To Suffer

... He longs to be baptized with blood, ...

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Inscription For A Hermitage In The Author's Garden

... Built as it has been in our waning years, ...

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Olney Hymn 34: The Waiting Soul

... There, till the dear Deliverer come, ...

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The Task : Complete

... Not a flower But shows some touch, in freckle, streak, or stain, ...

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On A Mistake In His Translation Of Homer

... That would have startled even Pope, ...

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On Invalids (From The Greek)

... Far happier are the dead, methinks, than they ...

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Olney Hymn 40: Peace After A Storm

... Thou, therefore, all the praise receive ...

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On One Ignorant And Arrogant (Translated From Owen)

... Who know'st not that thou nothing know'st ...

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Gratitude, Addressed To Lady Hesketh

... These curtains, that keep the room warm ...

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Epigram : On The Inventor Of Gunpowder (Translated From Milton)

...   Who stole ethereal radiance from the sun ...

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Olney Hymn 50: The Christian

... How fair the scene, how clear the light, ...