The path of sorrow, and that path alone, leads to the land where sorrow is unknown.
WILLIAM COWPERA life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
More William Cowper Quotes
-
-
God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.
WILLIAM COWPER -
A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
WILLIAM COWPER -
Ceremony leads her bigots forth, prepared to fight for shadows of no worth.
WILLIAM COWPER -
The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, “Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more.”
WILLIAM COWPER -
The still small voice is wanted.
WILLIAM COWPER -
Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
WILLIAM COWPER -
This fond attachment to the well-known place Whence first we started into life’s long race.
WILLIAM COWPER -
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.
WILLIAM COWPER -
…So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
WILLIAM COWPER -
Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
WILLIAM COWPER -
Books are not seldom talismans and spells.
WILLIAM COWPER -
There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
WILLIAM COWPER -
Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.
WILLIAM COWPER -
The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
WILLIAM COWPER -
Spring hangs her infant blossoms on the trees, Rock’d in the cradle of the western breeze.
WILLIAM COWPER