The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear; And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive.
WILLIAM COWPERWould I describe a preacher, I would express him simple, grave, sincere; In doctrine uncorrupt; in language plain, And plain in manner; decent, solemn, chaste,
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The nurse sleeps sweetly, hired to watch the sick, / whom, snoring, she disturbs.
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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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But oars alone can ne’er prevail To reach the distant coast; The breath of Heaven must swell the sail, Or all the toil is lost.
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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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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Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it e’en in age, and at our latest day.
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Grief is itself a medicine.
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No traveler e’er reached that blest abode who found not thorns and briers in his road.
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There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
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Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in white and black the same.
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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
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Ye therefore who love mercy, teach your sons to love it, too.
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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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Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break, With blessings on your head
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