I venerate the man whose heart is warm, Whose hands are pure, whose doctrine and whose life, Coincident, exhibit lucid proof That he is honest in the sacred cause.
WILLIAM COWPERI pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?
More William Cowper Quotes
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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Remorse, the fatal egg that pleasure laid.
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A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.
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A fool must now and then be right, by chance
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Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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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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If my resolution to be a great man was half so strong as it is to despise the shame of being a little one.
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God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
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Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
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Some people are more nice than wise.
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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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