We are never more in danger than when we think ourselves most secure, nor in reality more secure than when we seem to be most in danger.
WILLIAM COWPER[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
More William Cowper Quotes
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God made the country, and man made the town.
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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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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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Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in
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Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
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Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer keeps the Christian’s armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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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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The nurse sleeps sweetly, hired to watch the sick, / whom, snoring, she disturbs.
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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A heretic, my dear sir, is a fellow who disagrees with you regarding something neither of you knows anything about.
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He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger.
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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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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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