Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
WILLIAM COWPERMaintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it e’en in age, and at our latest day.
More William Cowper Quotes
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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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Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilirate the spirit, and restore The tone of languid nature.
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The still small voice is wanted.
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What peaceful hours I once enjoy’d! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill.
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There is in souls a sympathy with sounds.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.
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Remorse begets reform.
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And works his sovereign will. Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
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Elegant as simplicity, and warm As ecstasy.
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Remorse, the fatal egg that pleasure laid.
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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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