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 COWPERYe therefore who love mercy, teach your sons to love it, too.
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The path of sorrow, and that path alone, leads to the land where sorrow is unknown.
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I seem forsaken and alone, / I hear the lion roar; / And every door is shut but one, / And that is Mercy’s door.
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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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The Spirit breathes upon the Word and brings the truth to sight.
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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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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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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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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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Remorse, the fatal egg that pleasure laid.
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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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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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The nurse sleeps sweetly, hired to watch the sick, / whom, snoring, she disturbs.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your joys disperse at one immense explosion.
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