Would I describe a preacher, I would express him simple, grave, sincere; In doctrine uncorrupt; in language plain, And plain in manner; decent, solemn, chaste,
WILLIAM COWPERThe only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
More William Cowper Quotes
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There is a pleasure in poetic pains / Which only poets know.
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Spring hangs her infant blossoms on the trees, Rock’d in the cradle of the western breeze.
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England with all thy faults, I love thee still– My country! and, while yet a nook is left Where English minds and manners may be found, Shall be constrained to love thee.
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What we admire we praise; and when we praise, Advance it into notice, that its worth Acknowledged, others may admire it too.
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Truth is the golden girdle of the globe.
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Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
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I will pray, therefore, for blessings on my friends, even though they cease to be so, and upon my enemies, though they continue such.
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
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To follow foolish precedents, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think.
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?
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The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.
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I am out of humanity’s reach.I must finish my journey alone,Never hear the sweet music of speech;I start at the sound of my own.
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