I will pray, therefore, for blessings on my friends, even though they cease to be so, and upon my enemies, though they continue such.
WILLIAM COWPERA self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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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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Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
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While truths, on which eternal things depend, can hardly find a single friend.
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And natural in gesture; much impress’d Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too; affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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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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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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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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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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